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Mike & Nick recap the release of Justice Alito's draft opinion last week & the potential impact that will happen across various states if/when Roe v. Wade is overturned. Plus, NPR political reporter Deepa Shivaram joins the pod to discuss her latest article on the history of the anti-abortion movement in this country, what the decisions of Roe v. Wade & Casey vs. Planned Parenthood act...

Mike & Nick recap the White House Correspondents Dinner, break down the Sage Steele ESPN lawsuit, Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Maura Gillespie joins the pod to discuss her tenure in D.C. working for fmr. House Speaker John Boehner & Rep. Kinzinger, what bipartisanship should look like in Congress & her message to Republicans for the upcoming midterms. Plus, a dive int...

In this episode, a recap of the federal mask mandate being lifted for travel, El Paso Times immigration reporter Lauren Villagran joins us to discuss all the latest news & notes happening at the U.S. southern border, plus, we bid farewell to a streaming service just a month old. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens . Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year s...

The latest from the war in Ukraine, updates from reporters in the region, a look at the media coverage of the war here in the U.S. from one particular network, plus, Elon's attempt to takeover Twitter explained. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, please visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/ This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens . Go to https://...

Mike & Nick on the recent subway shooting in NYC, President Biden & DOJ's new measure on ghost guns, plus LA Times congressional reporter Nolan McCaskill re-joins the pod to discuss the recent confirmation hearing of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, what upcoming legislation is being talked about in D.C., plus all the latest news & notes coming out of Congress. This episode is brought to...

On this episode, Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst joined us to talk about his reporting in the Ukraine, what he saw firsthand on the ground while in Kyiv & other parts of the country, the misinformation & disinformation that is coming out of the region, and why Trey loves doing what he does reporting from conflict zones. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, please visit - htt...

Mike & Nick with the latest on the war in Ukraine, a recap of President Biden's speech in Poland last week, the slap heard around Hollywood, plus, actress Amy Hargreaves ( Homeland, 13 Reasons Why, Billions ) joins the pod to discuss her latest project, activism in Hollywood, and the amazing mentoring work she is doing with SpeakWell organization (https://speakwell.rocks/). Stream Amy's new fi...

Mike & Nick on the recent confirmation hearing for SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Deshaun Watson saga playing out in the NFL, plus GZEROMedia’s Alex Kliment joins us to help break down the latest news coming out of the war in Ukraine, his recent article on Russian polling data regarding the invasion & more. Sign up for GZERO’s newsletter at gzeromedia.com. To donate to help the...

Mike & Nick with the latest on what is happening in Ukraine, Florida's new controversial bill banning LGBTQ topics in schools, plus Kim Kardashian feels no one wants to work anymore. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/ We are presented by - Bones Coffee. Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETA...

Mike & Nick with the latest on the war in Ukraine, plus how WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has been detained in a Russian prison for the last month & could face 10+ years in prison for possession of vape cartridges. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/ We are presented by - Bones Coffee. Go to bonescoffee.com &am...

Mike & Nick with the latest news & updates from what is happening in Ukraine. Plus, a panel discussion on the crisis unfolding as fmr. State Dept. spokesperson & advisor to Sec. Kerry, Marie Harf rejoins us to give her insights, as well as history professor Jared Fishman on the historical outlook of this war. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, visit - https://www.globalgiving.org...

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-...