Can We Please Talk?

Mike & Nick with the latest details on the conflict between Russia & Ukraine, the Kim Potter sentencing in Minnesota, plus, former U.S. assistant attorney, professor at the Baltimore School of Law & author of ' How to think like a lawyer - and why' , Kim Wehle joins the show to discuss her latest book & break down some of the legal news of the week. We are proudly sponsored by Bone...

Mike & Nick are joined by Politico national politics correspondent Sabrina Rodriguez to discuss the latest headlines & her recent article on the GOP gaining ground with voters in key battleground states, plus the "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa, the latest on what is happening with our neighbors north of the border. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the...

Mike & Nick on the rising tensions between Russia & the Ukraine, as award-winning national security & intelligence reporter at Foreign Policy , Amy Mackinnon joins the pod to break down the latest, plus we examine the Brian Flores class action suit against the NFL and hear from someone who is working with the league on helping to spark change. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee!...

Mike & Nick with the latest on Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement, Spotify & Joe Rogan's recent statements about his content, plus presidential historian & author Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky joins the pod to grade President Biden's first term, explain our nation's long history with misinformation, and break down her latest book 'The Cabinet' . We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go t...

Mike & Nick on President Biden's recent one year in office presser, a statistical breakdown of the highs and lows, plus later in the program, Dr. Paul Offit, an attending physician over at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia & an advisor on the FDA committee, joins the pod to discuss the latest Omicron news, vaccine hesitancy, and how to actually "do your own research." We are proudly spon...

Mike & Nick with the latest on voting rights legislation passing at the federal level, Kyrsten Sinema's "good" point on the filibuster, plus former State Department spokesperson & Fox News contributor Marie Harf joins us to discuss what the Democrats need to do from a messaging standpoint in the 2022 midterms & beyond. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, en...

Mike & Nick discuss America's decades long problem with mass shootings. Joining them is noted sociology professor at UNC-Greensboro, Dr. Steven Cureton. Dr. Cureton has written books on mass shooter profiles, particularly analyzing the data, trends, and profiles behind school shooters. To read Dr. Cureton's work on this subject, visit - https://bit.ly/3HOmkWy We are proudly sponsored by Bones...

In this episode, we look back at the events that unfolded in our nation's capitol on January 6th, 2021. We hear remarks from President Biden on the anniversary, plus hear from different guests that have been on the program that have covered January 6th, reported on it, or have worked in key government positions to help defend our democracy. Featured in this episode (in order) - historian Professor...

As 2021 winds down, we look back at some of the topics and guest interviews from this past year, the love (and the hate) in our inbox, plus a preview of topics & guests coming up in 2022. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off some amazing coffee! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk . Host...

Mike & Nick break down the latest Jan. 6th committee news, plus later in the program, MSNBC host Ayman Mohyeldin & producer Preeti Varathan join the show to talk about their gripping five-part podcast series ‘American Radical’, that examines how capitol rioter Roseanne Boyland wandered down the path of misinformation & disinformation, ultimately culminating in her death in the Capitol...

Mike & Nick with the latest on the devastating tornado that hit Arkansas & Kentucky, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom's "new" idea, and a work zoom call you don't want to join. Plus NPR education correspondent Anya Kamenetz joins the show to discuss all the latest news happening in the education world. To donate to the victims in Kentucky, visit - https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/WKYRe...

Mike & Nick discuss the recent school shooting in Oxford, MI, as former FBI Assistant Director & NBC News contributor Frank Figluzzi joined the pod to help break it all down. Plus later in the program, we examine the Peng Shuai saga happening in China. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off some amazing coffee! S...

Mike & Nick talk with climate writer and contributor at The Daily Beast & The Atlantic, Thor Benson, about climate change, the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow, and his recent pieces on how we handle this global crisis as a community. Our show is proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off some amazing coffee! Support this...

Mike & Nick on the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, plus, we spotlight three reporters who have been on the program educating us on three topics that have been circulating in the headlines. 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.acast.com/can-we-please-...

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...