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Mike is joined by guest co-host Alex Kliment of GZERO Media to examine Brittney Griner's release from Russia, the latest on the war in Ukraine, plus, a look at the protests in Iran & China's zero-COVID policy. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. Russell Stover Chocol...

Mike is joined by guest co-host Sabrina Rodriguez of the Washington Post, as they recap the 2022 election cycle, the lessons learned in the GA runoff, a look to 2024, plus, Mike's message to listeners on the recent events surrounding a member of Congress's family. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This episode is brough...

Mike is joined by former CNN & Fox News anchor and the host of 'The Rick Sanchez Podcast', Rick Sanchez and former State Department spokesperson & Fox News contributor Marie Harf to discuss the Georgia runoff, candidate integrity this past election cycle, a look at the House & Senate in 2023, frontrunners for both parties in 2024 & more. This episode is brought to you by -  Fr...

Mike & Nick on a former President's dinner with a white nationalist, House Republicans plan to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, plus, CNBC tech reporter Lora Kolodny on her great reporting surrounding all the latest Elon Musk/Twitter news. This episode is brought to you by - Russell Stover Chocolates - Get a discount on the best tasting chocolates for the ones you love this holiday se...

Mike & Nick on the mass shooting in Colorado Springs, the DOJ's appointment of a special counsel in their investigations into former President Trump, Dr. Peniel Joseph joins the pod to discuss his latest book 'The Third Reconstruction: America's Struggle for Racial Justice in the 21st century', plus, what we are thankful for. To donate to the victims of the shooting in Colorado Springs, visit...

Mike & Nick on former President Trump announcing his third bid to become President, author David Marchick stops by the pod to discuss his book 'The Peaceful Transfer of Power: An Oral History of America's Presidential Transitions' & how this process is crucial to protecting our nation, plus, a shoutout to a few loyal listeners. We are sponsored by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit....

Mike & Nick on political buzzwords, the latest midterm election updates, plus, a different perspective on Kyrie Irving's ongoing battle with his employer. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. Russell Stover Chocolates - Get a discount on the best tasting chocolates fo...

Mike & Nick on the 2022 midterm elections, where we are at this moment, key results across the Senate, House & Governor races, plus, Fox News senior congressional reporter Chad Pergram joined us to give his analysis & some of his surprises on Election night. We are sponsored by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&a...

Mike & Nick on President Biden's final speech before the midterm elections on Tuesday, the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband, U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) joined the pod to discuss his re-election campaign, Democrats messaging to voters ahead of Election Day, plus, Nick grades Mike's appearance on MSNBC. Visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988 if you or som...

Live from Washington, D.C., we celebrate our two-year anniversary! First up, fmr. CIA officer, State Dept. spokesperson & Fox News contributor Marie Harf and fmr. FBI special agent Pete Lapp joined us to discuss why they got into government & the public mistrust surrounding their former employers. Later, our panel of journalists, Washington Post national politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez...

Mike & Nick on the federal appeals court's temporary block on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, plus, NY Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman is back to discuss his new book, 'The Last Folk Hero: The Life & Myth of Bo Jackson". This episode is brought to you by Fresh Roasted Coffee. Head to https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/ and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for...

Mike & Nick on shows continuing to book Kanye West as a guest, debates that happened in Florida & Georgia, plus, Dr. Xavier Perez of DePaul University joins us to discuss the Latino vote and issues affecting the community, from immigration to policing & more. We are sponsored by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&...

Mike & Nick on the 1/6 committee's final hearing, plus, a look at some more key midterm races including last week's Georgia senate debate between Raphael Warnock & Herschel Walker. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww and enter the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% o...

Mike & Nick on some key midterm races to keep an eye on as early voting gets ready to start across the country. Plus, human rights lawyer & board chair of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center, Gissou Nia joins us to discuss the latest on the protests in Iran. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8...

Mike & Nick on the Herschel Walker story in GA, our recent focus group with voters on the campus of FIU in Miami & what they had to say, plus, Kanye West talks to Tucker Carlson. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31...

Mike & Nick on the upcoming Jan. 6th committee hearing, Maggie Haberman's new book, the worse boss ever from Florida, plus, Iranian-British journalist & author Kamin Mohammadi joined us to explain the protests & uprising happening in Iran after the "morality police" killing of Mahsa Amini. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has be...

Mike & Nick on Hurricane Ian's devastation throughout western Florida, plus, former FBI special agent Peter Lapp joins us to break down the latest with the ongoing FBI/DOJ investigation into former President Trump's handling of classified documents. To help the victims of Hurricane Ian & Fiona, visit https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ This episode is brought to you by - Fresh R...

Mike & Nick on the 'Commitment to America' plan unveiled by the House Republicans, a workplace scandal making sports headlines, plus, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo on the latest news & notes out of D.C. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroas...

Mike & Nick with the latest on Gov. Desantis transporting migrants to Martha's Vineyard & the fallout, plus, investigative journalist at the Mississippi Today, Anna Wolfe joins the pod as she broke the story of former MS Gov. Phil Bryant helping former NFL QB Brett Favre secure welfare funding of $5M dollars for a Univ. of Southern Miss. volleyball stadium. We are sponsored by Fresh Roaste...

Mike & Nick on Sen. Lindsey Graham's federal abortion ban idea, a feel good family story out of Canada you may have missed last week, plus, Texas Tribune political correspondent Patrick Svitek joined us to break down the latest news happening out of the state. Visit tribfest.org to find out more about the 12th annual Texas Tribune Festival happening 9/22-9/24 featuring prominent guest speakers...

Mike & Nick on President Biden's 'Soul of the Nation' speech last week & the fallout reaction, the damaging floods that are happening in Pakistan, plus, a new segment called "Dear CWPT" where we help a fellow listener with a dilemma. To donate to the people of Pakistan, please visit - https://bit.ly/3RRAQlq This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their...

Mike & Nick on President Biden's 'Safer America' plan, the water crisis playing out in Jackson, MS, plus, Washington Post national correspondent Matthew Brown joins us to break down all of fmr. President Trump's ongoing legal battles & a look at key midterm races he is covering. Visit Mississippi Food Network to help the people of Mississippi during this crisis - https://bit.ly/3cDzAng Thi...

Mike & Nick on the affidavit release in the search on former President Trump's home, plus, a school district in Missouri is bringing back *checks notes* corporal punishment. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed83...

Mike & Nick on President Biden's executive order regarding student loan debt forgiveness & what this means for you, an explainer on "quiet quitting", plus, fmr. federal & state prosecutor, CNN sr. legal analyst Elie Honig is back to help us break down the latest legal news making headlines. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been br...

Mike & Nick on the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law last week & what it means for you, Rep. Cheney losing her primary last week in Wyoming, a farewell to another news show we have outlasted, plus, golf journalist & author Robert Lusetich joined us to break down the ongoing battle between the PGA Tour & LIV Golf. This episode is brought to you by -  Fresh Roasted Coffee...