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Can We Please Talk?

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‘Can We Please Talk?’ is a news commentary podcast hosted by Mike Leon & Nick Zaveri. Each week, the guys break down the latest news stories making headlines, featuring award-winning journalists, correspondents, former & current government officials, best-selling authors, members of Congress & more, to help provide analysis & informed perspective. “We talk to people who know what they’re talking about!”  Learn more about our show and the family of shows on Leon Media Network, LLC at - https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/ Follow us on IG - @canwepleasetalkpodcast, Twitter -@CANWEPLEASTALK, TikTok...

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

"Get to stomping in my Trump Force Ones..." 20.02.2024

Mike & Nick on the recent shooting at the Chiefs SB parade, fmr. Pres. Trump drops a new pair of kicks (that's a real sentence), plus, GZERO Media Sr. Editor Alex Kliment stops by to discuss the war in Ukraine, the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Tucker Carlson's love of a Russian McDonald's & more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk . Hosted...

Two gaffes for the price of one.. 13.02.2024

Mike & Nick on the age factor and recent gaffes by fmr. President Trump & President Biden, plus, fmr. attorney for fmr. President Trump, Timothy Parlatore joined us to break down the latest legal news surrounding his fmr. client, the special counsel report on Pres. Biden & more. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our sho...

Anything can happen... 06.02.2024

Mike & Nick on Pres. Biden's win in the SC primary, the Senate bipartisan immigration bill that won't make it out of the House, NY Times politics reporter Maya King joined us to talk about what she heard from voters in SC, plus, 'To LinkedIn or to Not LinkedIn' - we judge whether some things should be posted on LinkedIn. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste th...

Somebody's gotta win! w/ Tara Palmeri! 30.01.2024

Mike & Nick on the recent drone attack against U.S. soldiers in Jordan, the House impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, plus, Puck News Sr. Political Correspondent & the host of the 'Somebody's Gotta Win' podcast, Tara Palmeri joins the pod to discuss the latest news & notes out of D.C. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the...

Rapid Reaction - Trump wins New Hampshire 24.01.2024

Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. Executive Director of the New Hampshire Republican Party & fmr. advisor to Gov. Chris Christie, Matt Mowers, to discuss fmr. President Trump's victory in the New Hampshire primary over Nikki Haley, plus, what comes next for this race. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy....

"Ronnnnn, stop!" 22.01.2024

Mike & Nick on FL gov. Ron DeSantis suspending his campaign, a preview of what to expect in the New Hampshire primary on the 23rd, plus, fmr. FBI special agent & author of ' The Queen of Cuba', Pete Lapp stops by to discuss his incredible new book & more. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i3...

"So we on to the next one, on to the next one.." 16.01.2024

Mike & Nick recap the Iowa caucus, what we learned, a look ahead at the New Hampshire primary & more. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. Better Sleep - Get a personalized sleep experience by visiting https://my.b...

The word is "Fight, Fight, Fight for Iowa!" 09.01.2024

Mike & Nick on the GOP presidential hopefuls final message to Iowa voters this week in town halls & debates, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo stops by to examine the field, discuss what she is hearing on the campaign trail & more, plus, the incredible strength & courage of CNN's Sara Sidner in her battle with breast cancer. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/screenings.h...

The courts or the ballot box? 05.01.2024

Mike & Nick are joined by UNC Law Professor & author of ' The Law of Presidential Impeachment: A Guide for the Engaged Citizen', Michael Gerhardt to examine the rulings in Colorado & Maine to remove fmr. President Trump off of the respective state's ballots, the House impeachment inquiry into President Biden, plus, a look at the recent resignation by Harvard President Claudine Gay. Thi...

The 2023 Yearender 29.12.2023

Mike & Nick recap the year that was on the pod. From CNN's Jake Tapper, authors Luke Russert & Nora Neus, to MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan, join us for a look back at the guests & topics covered on the show in 2023. Happy New Year! We are sponsored by BetterHelp - If you are thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try and get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/canwepleas...

Can We Please Talk? & 'This Week Explained' 26.12.2023

Mike & Nick are joined by the hosts of the geopolitics podcast 'This Week Explained' , Tiana & Kervin Aucoin to discuss the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling on removing fmr. President Trump from the state's ballot, the comments by Chinese President Xi Jinping about reunifying Taiwan & more. This episode is brought to you by -  BetterHelp - If you're thinking of starting therapy, we...

"May I inquire further?.." 15.12.2023

Mike & Nick on the U.S. House of Representatives opening an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, plus, the Can I Talk? segment is back as Mike & Nick get five minutes each, uninterrupted, to go off on something that's been bugging them. This episode is brought to you by -  BetterHelp - If you are thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try and get 10% off your first month...

'CWPT = Great' 11.12.2023

Mike is joined by guest co-host, fmr. State Dept. spokesperson, advisor to Sec. Kerry & Fox News contributor Marie Harf to break down the latest in the Israel-Hamas war, the mass shooting on the campus of UNLV, the fourth GOP presidential debate that happened last week, a look at the 2024 election cycle & more. This episode is brought to you by -  BetterHelp - If you are thinking of s...

A special report: The Israel-Hamas war 08.12.2023

In this special episode, Mike is joined by PBS NewsHour special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen to break down the Israel-Hamas war, her reporting from the region, the U.S.'s involvement, the media's coverage of it & more. This episode is brought to you by -  BetterHelp - If you are thinking of starting therapy, we want you to give BetterHelp a try. Get 10% off your first month by visitin...

Can you fill me in? 04.12.2023

With Nick on vacay, Mike is joined by Washington Post national politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez to discuss the latest in the Israel-Hamas war, preview the upcoming fourth GOP presidential debate, Rep. Dean Phillips entering the 2024 Presidential race, and Rep. George Santos sprucing up his resume due to unemployment. This episode is brought to you by -  BetterHelp - If you are thinking of...

A truce we all hope lasts 28.11.2023

Mike & Nick on the recent truce in the Israel-Hamas war, the freeing of hostages this past holiday weekend, the insane story around one of the hostages in 9-year-old Emily Hand, plus, Notre Dame history professor & author of Democracy in Darkness, Katlyn Carter joins the pod to discuss her new book. We are sponsored by BetterHelp. If you are thinking of trying therapy, please give BetterHe...

"How bout you stand your butt up??" 20.11.2023

Mike & Nick on the Israel-Hamas war, Speaker Johnson releasing more Jan 6th footage, a UFC ppv-style presser that broke out in the Senate, plus, the host of This Week Explained & military analyst at Aucoin Analytics, Kervin Aucoin joins the pod to break down the latest on the war in Ukraine, an explainer on why foreign policy truly matters & more. This episode is brought to you by -&nb...

"Money pleaseee!" 13.11.2023

Mike & Nick on Speaker Johnson's proposal to fund the government past the November 17th deadline, a recap of the third GOP presidential debate in Miami, plus, NYC Mayor Eric Adams in some potential legal troubles. This episode is brought to you by -  BetterHelp - If you are thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try and get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/canw...

"Who's playing for second?" 06.11.2023

Mike & Nick on the upcoming GOP 2024 primary debate, plus Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) joins the pod to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, the recent mass shooting in Maine and what he is asking Speaker Johnson to do about assault weapons as a former veteran & more. This episode is brought to you by -  BetterHelp - If you are thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try and get 1...

Our Maine focus 31.10.2023

Mike & Nick on the recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, Speaker Mike Johnson's first week in office, plus, former White House Cabinet Secretary & principal at The Vogel Group, Bill McGinley joins us to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, and the bipartisan effort being led in Congress on school safety. This episode is brought to you by -  Better Sleep - Get a personalized sleep experien...

"Holla we want Speaker, we want Speaker, yeah..." 24.10.2023

Mike & Nick on the third week with no Speaker of the House, the latest on the Israel-Hamas war, plus, Palestinian historian & founder of Palestinenexus.com, Zachary Foster joined us to examine the history of this conflict and a look at where it goes from here. To donate to the humanitarian efforts in Israel & Gaza, please visit https://www.pledge.to/help-humanitarian-efforts-in-israel-...

No end in sight 17.10.2023

Mike & Nick with the latest in the Israel-Hamas war, MSNBC's removal of a few anchors covering the war, plus GOP presidential candidate & businessman Ryan Binkley stops by to discuss the war, his policies on key issues such as the economy, immigration, reproductive rights & more. To donate to the humanitarian efforts in Israel & Gaza, visit https://www.pledge.to/help-humanitarian-e...

We are at war. 10.10.2023

Mike & Nick on the terrorist attacks that happened in Israel, as UCLA Professor of Israel Studies & author of the book 'The Israel-Palestinian Conflict: What Everyone Needs To Know', Dov Waxman joined the pod to discuss what happened, how we got here and more importantly, where does this conflict ultimately go from here. This episode is brought to you by -  Better Sleep - Get a person...

Crisis averted...for now 02.10.2023

Mike & Nick on the government shutdown being avoided on the final day by the House of Representatives & what comes next, plus, fmr. Deputy Asst. Attorney General for the DOJ, CNN legal analyst & principal at The Raben Group, Elliot Williams joined us to break down the legal cases surrounding Sen. Menendez, fmr. President Trump, Hunter Biden & more. This episode is brought to you by...

Straight gold bars homey 26.09.2023

Mike & Nick on the DOJ's bribery & corruption charges against U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, plus, co-host of Fox News's 'The Five', Jessica Tarlov stops by to discuss the looming government shutdown, the impeachment inquiry into President Biden & more. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use...

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