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Part two of our talk with Dr. Steven Cureton, a sociology professor at UNC-Greensboro, focuses on critical race theory, the Minority Outsiders Report he did on the National Football League, the work he is doing with former NFL player James Hasty to help the league eliminate biases in hirings for coaches & front-office personnel, plus his advice for people that want to get into the field of soc...

In part one of this two-part series, Mike & Nick are joined by Dr. Steven Cureton, who is a Professor of Sociology at UNC-Greensboro. Dr. Cureton has written books & research papers on African-Americans’ life chances, behavioral outcomes, gangs & gangsterism, issues related to equity and justice & a study on minority hiring practices in the National Football League. In part one, Dr...

Mike & Nick talk with NY Times political reporter Maggie Astor about some of the recent stories she has covered, from key elections happening this Tuesday, redistricting & where it stands in 14 key states, plus a story she did on voting rights legislation that is getting bipartisan support. Plus, later in the program, Mike & Nick discuss news judgement & what goes into how you dige...

Mike & Nick are joined by LA Times congressional reporter Nolan McCaskill to break down all the latest news happening around Congress, plus the guys examine the recent fallout from the Jon Gruden scandal with the Las Vegas Raiders. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off of this amazing coffee! Support this show http:...

Mike & Nick discuss the recent testimony on Capitol Hill by Frances Haugen, former data scientist for Facebook, plus we bring back our Read The Room segment for one former NBA player spreading misinformation on Covid-19. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off of this amazing coffee! Support this show http://supporter...

Mike & Nick discuss the recent laws & legislation passed in Texas with Elizabeth Findell of the Wall Street Journal. Elizabeth takes us through the abortion law & what it means for Texans, the recent voting legislation & the impact it will have on citizens, the open-carry law that went into effect Sept. 1st where citizens do not have to show documentation or proof when carrying a w...

Mike & Nick discuss the Wall Street Journal's report on the failures of Facebook to curb the spread of misinformation & disinformation across their platform, plus, former state & federal prosecutor Ron Filipkowski joins the program to discuss the right-wing echo chamber. Ron take us inside his former role working for the state of Florida, why Gov. Desantis's actions led to his resignat...

Mike & Nick discuss the recent legislation passed in Texas regarding women's reproductive rights, Florida governor Ron Desantis's new mandates against President Biden's vaccine mandates, Nicki Minaj's ridiculous cousin’s friend story, plus Dr. Amy Scallon from Temple University joins us to discuss her recent study & publishings on teacher turnover & retention. To learn more about this...

In this episode, Mike & Nick discuss the war in Afghanistan with Reuters foreign policy correspondent, Idrees Ali. From the U.S.'s twenty-year involvement, to the recent withdrawal efforts, what the previous four administrations have done right & wrong, to was it all worth it, we examine this with one of the best correspondents in the business. Note - this episode was taped prior to the horrific b...

Mike & Nick break down the science of polling, as Senior Data Reporter at CNN, Harry Enten joins the show. Harry explains polling as a science, how to interpret polling data, his recent article on the changing demographics of the United States (based on the 2020 census), and his recent analysis around all of the Covid data & what it tells us. Become a Patreon subscriber today to get additi...

Mike & Nick discuss all the latest news & notes surrounding the attack on our nation's Capitol on January 6th, as Ryan Reilly of the Huffington Post joins them. From the latests arrests, trials, and sentencings, the Jan. 6th committee & what lies ahead for them, we break all this down & more with someone who has been covering this since the beginning. Become a Patreon subscriber to...

In this episode, we discuss the recent NY AG's report on Governor Andrew Cuomo, President Biden $100 incentive for folks who are not yet vaccinated, plus Hannah Sampson of the Washington Post joins us to discuss all the latest travel news making headlines. Become a Patreon subscriber today to get additional bonus content from this episode & more - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landin...

Mike & Nick are joined by friend of the program, CNN legal analyst, host of the 'Third Degree' podcast & author of the new book 'Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr broke the prosecutor's code and corrupted the Justice Department' , Elie Honig. From how the book concept started from a Twitter dm, to Elie's personal experiences working at DOJ, to what he details in the book that Bill Barr did right & wrong...

Its our 50th episode people! And to celebrate, we are sharing some of the best moments from our Patreon exclusives. Listen to what some of our guests have told us behind the paywall, and to become a CWPT Patreon subscriber, get episodes before they drop, receive fan merchandise & more, visit - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true 7:02 - Author & screenwriter Chad Sanders on the...

Mike & Nick discuss the protests & crisis happening in Cuba. Joining them is reporter Alex Daugherty from the Miami Herald. From the historical look at what has happened on the island, the recent wave of protests, the Cuban government limiting internet access & arresting protestors, to what the U.S.'s response should be in all of this, we examine it all. Become a Patreon subscriber tod...

Mike & Nick discuss the Surfside building collapse, as Bianca Ocasio of the Miami Herald joins them. From the search & recovery efforts ongoing, to why notices about structural issues with the building were ignored, to what happens now for displaced residents & future occupants of similar buildings in the Miami-Dade area, we discuss this & more with Bianca. To donate to the familie...

As we reach the mid-year point, we look back at some of the best topics & guests discussed over the first half of the year. From author & screenwriter Chad Sanders's fantastic book ' Black Magic ' that discusses race consciousness, to Politico Immigration reporter Sabrina Rodriguez discussing the issues at our southern border, to former USC & Pitt quarterback Max Browne breaking down how NCAA play...

Mike & Nick break down the latest news making headlines. From the recent Supreme Court rulings on Obamacare, the NCAA & free speech, the conversation on critical race theory, plus President Biden's latest negotiation with Republicans on a bipartisan infrastructure plan, we discuss this & more as Fox News chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel joins us. Become a Patreon subscriber today to get...

In our Patreon preview, Fox News Chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel took us inside some cool stories that he has gotten to cover throughout his career, how someone mistook him for another network anchor & more. If you want to listen to more exclusive bonus content from all of our interviews, get fantastic fan merchandise & more, come join us over on Patreon, you won't regret it! - https:/...

Mike & Nick discuss the world of support groups. Joining them is SI swimsuit model, dancer, fitness instructor & founder of the Baldtourage, Christie Valdiserri. From Christie's personal life story, how she discovered she had Alopecia, how it affected her both professionally & personally, the support group she started to help kids & adolescences that have this condition, to becoming the first bald...

Mike & Nick talk with former U.S. assistant attorney, professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law, legal analyst across major networks & the author of 'How to Read the Constitution - and Why' , Kim Wehle. From the recent legal news making headlines, a look at how our democracy is being fundamentally challenged through different voter rights acts in some states, why civic engagement is s...

In our Patreon first look, Prof. Kim Wehle of the University of Baltimore-School of Law, a former U.S. assistant attorney and author of ' How to read the Constitution and WHY' joined us to discuss how to get people more civically engaged in this country & why it matters. If you want to listen to this full clip, enjoy more bonus content from our interviews, get some fantastic fan merchandise, recom...

Mike & Nick venture into the world of meteorology. Joining them is Telemundo62 & NBC10 chief meteorologist Violeta Yas. Violeta discusses how she got her start in the industry, misconceptions about the weather field & meteorology, how she battled imposter syndrome as she started out, advice she has for that next generation that wants to be in front of the camera, plus how climate change is impacti...

For this week's Patreon exclusive, Telemundo 62 & NBC10 Chief Meteorologist Violeta Yas joined us to discuss the "bad rap" meteorologists get, the difference between weather vs. climate, & more. To listen to this entire interview for the low, low price of a cup of coffee and bagel, get fan merchandise, listed to bonus content & outtakes from the show, subscribe to our Patreon page people! - https:...

Mike & Nick sit down with author, screenwriter and host of the ‘Quitters’ podcast, Chad Sanders. Chad has written op-ed pieces for The NY Times, has written on the hit series 'Grown-ish' , is currently developing a series for Peacock with Morgan Freeman and Chris Spencer, and is the co-host of the new podcast ‘Quitters’ with actress Julie Bowen. He is also the author of the fantastic book, 'Bl...