Can We Please Talk?

In this episode, Mike & Nick look back at the topics & guests interviewed in 2020. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Mike & Nick are joined by legendary NY Times best-selling author & Vanderbilt University professor, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. The guys discuss Dr. Dyson latest book, 'Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America' , his journey & progression as a writer, what needs to change with policing in America, and the recent social stands professional athletes have taken across the sports world. For bonus...

Mike & Nick talk with playwright, author, and award-winning narrator Erin Mallon. Erin has narrated over 500 books (available on Audible.com), and has written several plays & novels. Learn how she got her start in the industry, to her influences in the world of theatre & narration, and what advice she would give to aspiring writers & narrators. For bonus content from this episode & more like merch...

Mike & Nick chat with Politico reporter Sabrina Rodriguez on today's female journalist. From how Sabrina got her start, her influences growing up, what made her want to become a writer/reporter, the stories she has covered in D.C., and what advice she would give to aspiring journalists. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out o...

Mike & Nick explore the world of filmmaking with Emmy award-winning director & producer Jason Hehir. Jason has directed & produced of some of the biggest sports documentaries, from ESPN/Netflix's 'The Last Dance', HBO's 'Andre the Giant', and ESPN's 30 for 30 'The Fab Five'. Jason tells us about his upbringing, how he got into producing & directing, his favorite stories he has worked on, and what...

Each week, hosts Mike Leon & Nick Zaveri discuss the latest news happening, with guests ranging from journalists & correspondents, to former/current government officials, best-selling authors, legal experts & more, joining them to help break it all down. Become a Patreon member today - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true Support this show http://supporter.acast...

Mike & Nick talk with former two-sport athlete at Duke University & former aide to President Obama, Reggie Love. Reggie talks about his upbringing, the role sports played in his life, the lessons learned under Coach K & President Obama that Reggie turned into a book (called Power Forward: My Presidential Education) , to what makes Reggie hopeful for the future of our country. For bonus content fro...

Mike & Nick sit down with Officer Benson, an African-American police officer in the Maryland/DC area, to discuss policing in America. From Officer Benson's personal story, what "defund the police" means to an officer, and what changes need to be made to policing to get us back to "protecting & serving." For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs &...

Mike & Nick talk with former FBI operative, Naval Intelligence officer & Newsweek editor-at-large Naveed Jamali. From Naveed's personal story as an FBI operative, his book 'How to catch a Russian spy', which chronicles his days working to bring down a Russian GRU military officer, his work in the intelligence community, today's news media, and the role social media plays in our elections. For bonu...

In this episode, the guys analyze America's education system. With Nick's experience in the education field for over 20 years, the guys discuss some of the core issues of today's system and what can be done to improve it. Email us at canwepleasetalkpodcast@yahoo.com if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program! Follow us on social...

In this episode, Mike talks with legal analyst & practicing attorney Dave Harbatkin on the election-related lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign in the various states. Email us at canwepleasetalkpodcast@yahoo.com if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program! Follow us on social - IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcast Twitter - @CANWEPLEASETA...

In this episode, Mike & Nick break down the 2020 US Presidential election, discussing the large voter turnout, mail-in votes, and key demographics. Email us at canwepleasetalkpodcast@yahoo.com if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program! Follow us on social - IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcast Twitter - @CANWEPLEASETALK TikTok - @canwepl...

In this episode, Mike & Nick discuss the coronavirus pandemic. From the timeline, to its impact across America, government responses, and when can we return to normal. Email us at canwepleasetalkpodcast@yahoo.com if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program! Follow us on social - IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcast Twitter - @CANWEPLEASETA...

In this episode, hosts Nick Zaveri & Mike Leon discuss today's news media. With Nick moderating and Mike discussing his work experience in news media (from his time at Fox), the guys break down the history of news media, what it is like working on shows, the age of Trump, and the overall news media landscape. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-o...