Can We Please Talk?

Mike & Nick examine two stories making headlines - a court order being defied, and the potential end of an agency that helps put an end to homelessness. USA Today National Correspondent Lauren Villagran stops by to talk about the latest immigration news, plus, what is CA Governor Gavin Newsom doing with a podcast. We are brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting...

In this special episode, Mike is joined by former FBI Assistant Inspector & Legal Attaché to Ukraine, James Davidson, for a conversation about the war in Ukraine, the current negotiations for peace, the way this is playing out in front of cameras for all of us to see, and how President Trump's 'Art of the Deal' is influencing the strategy. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roaste...

Mike & Nick break down, what went down, in the Oval Office last week between Pres. Trump & Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky, plus, Bloomberg News Sr. reporter & host of the 'Big Take D.C.' pod, Saleha Mohsin, stops by to explain why eggs aren't getting cheaper, and why tariff is not just a word, its a strategy. We are presented as always by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup...

Mike & Nick talk with Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY) on the latest news out of D.C., Elon Musk & DOGE, Pres. Trump's comments about the war in Ukraine and President Zelensky, plus, Mike & Nick on Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director and a refresher on the history of the bureau. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee t...

Mike & Nick are joined by Global Affairs correspondent at Scripps News, Maya Rodriguez, to break down Sec Rubio's meeting with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine, Sec of Def. Pete Hegseth's recent comments at NATO about U.S. and Europe's relationship, plus, Mike & Nick on JP Morgan's CEO Jamie Dimon's comments blasting his remote work employees. This episode...

Mike & Nick examine all the uproar in D.C. about DOGE, the person leading it, what it has done so far, the time another U.S. President tried to work on government efficiency you probably forgot about, plus, Sociology Chair at UNC-Greensboro & author of ' Personal Foul Against The NFL: Roughing Black Bodies' , Dr. Steven Cureton joins to discuss another acronym making news - D.E.I. To get D...

Mike & Nick on the recent plane crashes in Washington D.C., involving an American Airlines regional jet & a military helicopter near Reagan Airport, and the crash of a Learjet in Philadelphia, PA, then later, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia & author of ''Bad Advice: Why Celebrities, Politicians and Activists aren't your best source of hea...

Mike & Nick recap the last week plus of executive orders and actions coming from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, as fmr. federal prosecutor Alyse Adamson joined the pod to break down the legal challenges & hurdles, from immigration, to federal programs & more. We are presented as always by Fresh Roasted Coffee. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking...

Mike & Nick on Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C., all the speeches & executive orders from President Trump, and President Biden, that you may have missed, plus, author of the book ' We Hold These Truths' , Dr. Casey Burgat joins the pod to talk about his book and how it dismantles the myths about American politics. We are presented as always by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee....

Mike & Nick on the latest from the wildfires in Los Angeles, what state & local officials are saying, the political blame game taking place as always, plus, the host of 'Laura Coates Live' on CNN, Laura Coates joined the show to discuss her team's reporting in LA, what stories she is focused on in 2025, legal analysis of some upcoming Supreme Court cases & more. To donate and help the...

Mike & Nick on a vastly different Jan 6th this time around at the Capitol in D.C., two news stories out of NY not making enough headlines, plus, Advance Local New Orleans Life & Culture reporter Emily Topping on the attack that happened New Years Eve on Bourbon Street & how the city is doing in the aftermath. To donate to the victims families & survivors of the attack in New Orlean...

Introducing the newest show to Leon Media Network, ' Journalistically Speaking' with Emmy & Peabody award-winning journalist, Rick Sanchez. New year, same delicious coffee. Nothing will get you through the email pile you have on your computer like a cup of our sponsors over at Fresh Roasted Coffee! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off you...

Mike & Nick recap the year that was, not only on the program, but from the various news stories to U.S. politics covered on the show, hearing from those who have joined us along the way. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Hot coffee, iced coffee, tea & more, nothing gets us through the day like the great tasting products from our friends over at Fresh Roasted...

Mike & Nick are joined by Reuters Pentagon correspondent Idrees Ali for a look at what has taken place in Syria over the past two weeks, a break down of the latest from the region, plus, how an incoming President-elect Trump administration will handle the current conflicts throughout the Middle East. We are presented as always by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. As you gather around w...

Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. FBI special agent & author of 'The Queen of Cuba', Pete Lapp, to discuss the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the alleged suspect who killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, at a McDonald's in Altoona, PA, the way this investigation unfolded, plus, we look at the broader issue around the healthcare system in the U.S. & why a CEO was a target. Can We Please...

Mike is joined by guest co-host, GZERO Media correspondent Alex Kliment, to look at the latest in the wars in Ukraine & Gaza, the ceasefire by Israel & Hezbollah, the policy positions of President-elect Trump and how they will affect these conflicts, the recent Cabinet picks & their impact on U.S. foreign policy and more. We are presented by - SeatGeek -  NFL, NBA, NHL, concerts,...

Mike & Nick are joined by Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) for a look at how he won his district this past election cycle, his message to the Democratic Party at-large, the recent Cabinet nominations by President-elect Trump, and ways he is looking to work with the incoming administration to help his district. We are brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Black Friday deals are here at FR...

Mike & Nick examine RFK Jr as the Secretary of HHS pick, plus, fmr ISR coordinator for the U.S. Army & the host of ' This Week Explained' , Kervin Aucoin stops by to break down the latest on the wars in Ukraine & Gaza, plus the recent picks by fmr Pres. Trump to lead the Pentagon, DOJ & DNI. We are powered by our friends at Fresh Roasted Coffee. The weather has cooled down, and you...

Mike & Nick are joined by Fox News contributor & Democratic strategist Marie Harf, to examine the week that was for the Democratic Party, plus, a closer look at how podcasting has reshaped the future of interviews for political candidates. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea...

Mike & Nick recap the 2024 Presidential Election, a look a the data from the states & counties, plus, a panel segment with political analysts on what played out as fmr. President Trump defeated VP Kamala Harris. This episode is brought to you by -  SeatGeek -  NFL tickets, NBA & NHL seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLE...

Mike & Nick on the final days before the 2024 U.S. elections, the fallout from the comments by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at fmr. President Trump's rally at MSG, plus, fmr. RNC senior advisor Terry Holt stops by to give us his thoughts on the campaigns, how podcasts interviews have reshaped the way candidates are approaching media interviews & more. Can We Please Talk? is presented by Fresh...

Mike & Nick on fmr. President Trump's stop at McDonald's in PA, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo joins us to discuss her latest reporting from battleground Arizona, plus, our Can I Talk? segment is back, Nick on comedians becoming politics anchors, Mike on why you need to read the fine print on the ballot referendums in your state. This episode is brought to you by -  SeatGeek -&nbsp...

Mike & Nick on the viral weekend after Mike's CNN panel discussion on the 2020 election & Barack Obama's message to black male voters, plus, ABC News Legal Analyst & author of ' Pardon Power: How the pardon system works - and WHY', friend of the pod Kim Wehle stops by to talk about the book & what is at stake this election, from the legal perspective. We are presented as always by...

Mike & Nick examine the use of podcast media by VP Harris & fmr. Pres. Trump, examining their recent interviews across the 'All The Smoke', 'Call Her Daddy', and 'ImPaulsive' podcasts, plus, author of Fixing Congress: Restoring Power to the People , Mike Johnson joins to explain how to fix the chaos in D.C. We are presented as always by Fresh Roasted Coffee. As the weather cools down, you...

Mike & Nick on the VP debate between Gov. Tim Walz & Sen. JD Vance, issues & topics discussed, plus, fmr. Presidential campaign advisor to Sen. Tim Scott & Sen. Mitt Romney, Matt Gorman, joined the pod to recap the night from NYC. To donate to the relief efforts of those impacted by Hurricane Helene, visit https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html/?cid=fy25hurhelene&...