Can We Please Talk?

Dec 09 2024 250 ep. 51 mins 11
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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!” 

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"Welcome to Altoona, where the players play"

Dec 09 2024 44 mins  
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 Plea

The For(eign) 1-1 w/ GZERO Media's Alex Kliment

Dec 02 2024 56 mins  
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, concer

'Message Discipline' w/ Congressman Pat Ryan

Nov 26 2024 28 mins  
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

"The pick is in..."

Nov 17 2024 64 mins  
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 to

The Airing of Grievances

Nov 10 2024 54 mins  
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, i

The Nation has decided, 2024

Nov 07 2024 44 mins  
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 CANWEP

"A Puerto Rico, hoooo..."

Oct 28 2024 51 mins  
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 b

"Welcome to McDonalds, can I take your vote?

Oct 22 2024 67 mins  
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 - SeatG

Pardon our weekend

Oct 14 2024 58 mins  
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 -

You get an interview, you get an interview..

Oct 07 2024 64 mins  
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