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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...

In our first ever Patreon exclusive , author & screenwriter Chad Sanders joined us to discuss his new book ' Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma & Triumph' , and the highs & lows of taking a chance on yourself. To listen to the entire interview & more bonus content from all of our episodes, subscribe to our Patreon page! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true Su...

In this episode, Mike & Nick examine the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Joining them is history professor Jared Fishman. Jared gives us a breakdown of the history between Israel & Palestine, the core issues that sparked the recent violence, the history of past conflicts that have occurred in the region, what he learned on his travels to the area, plus what role the United States plays in all of thi...

Mike & Nick go into what is really happening at the southern border. Joining them is Politico Immigration reporter Sabrina Rodriguez. From Sabrina's travels to the southern border, her articles that explain what migrants are really encountering when arriving, what the Biden administration is doing that is helping & hurting in some areas, plus what the media should be doing to better inform...

Mike & Nick discuss the power of representation in sports & sports media. Joining us is Sr. Producer at Bleacher Report, Lakia Holmes. Lakia has worked in media for close to 20 years at various media outlets & leagues (from MLB to ESPN to NFL Network), and recently produced a piece for MSG Networks on the Black Girls Hockey Club , a group that wants to inspire and sustain passion for the sport of...

Mike & Nick discuss a few headlines making news. From President Biden's speech to Congress, the highs & lows from his first 100 days in office, the vaccine rollout & hesitation by some to get vaccinated, to gun reform and the recent mass shootings in this country, we break down all of this in our latest episode. Plus, we debut a new segment on the show called Read the Room. Become a patreon subscr...

Mike & Nick venture to Texas to discuss all the recent headlines that have made national news. Joining them is Features & Opinion editor from The Texas Signal & host of the TexMix podcast, Jessica Coggins. From the recent mass shooting in Austin, voting legislation being introduced that would impact voters rights in Texas, to Matthew McConaughey considering a gubernatorial run in 2022,...

In this episode, Mike & Nick jump into the music business. Joining them is Grammy-nominated producer & songwriter, with over 75 million records sold, Clinton Sparks. From how he discovered a passion for music early on, to the legendary songs made & artists he has worked with (from Lil Jon's - Turn Down For What to Pitbull's hit - Shut it Down to Akon's - Sorry, Blame it on Me), to his new book 'Ho...

Mike & Nick journey into the field of exploration. Joining them is the host of 'Born To Explore' on PBS (and on-demand on Amazon Prime) & of the podcast ' Life's Tough: Explorers are Tougher , Richard Wiese. From how he got into exploration, to the numerous places he has traveled to, the most fulfilling aspect of his work, what remains on his bucket list, and what The Explorers Club has do...

Mike & Nick discuss the big business of collegiate athletics. Joining them is former USC & Pitt QB, and college football analyst Max Browne. From Max's journey of being the #1 high school quarterback recruit in the country, to the pressures of playing in one of the biggest media markets in Los Angeles, dealing with fan expectations, to the topic of should collegiate athletes get paid & the dispari...

Mike & Nick discuss all the latest legal news happening in the U.S. Joining them is former federal & state prosecutor, current CNN legal analyst & host of ' Third Degree' podcast, Elie Honig. From the latest developments in the Atlanta, GA & Boulder, CO mass shootings, the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin in the George Floyd murder case, the latest arrests from the January 6th riots...

Mike & Nick dive into the world of news correspondents. Joining them is Fox News Chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel. From his 25+ years of experience covering different presidential administrations (from Bush to Obama to Trump to Biden), to the difference between the opinion vs. news sides of the house at Fox, to what news judgment should mean for a consumer in today's media world, join u...