Can We Please Talk?
219 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 243 ratingsNews, politics, current events & more, this is your new home for informative news commentary! Hosted by Mike Leon & Nick Zaveri. Mike Leon has worked across the media landscape, while co-host Nick Zaveri has worked in the field of education for over twenty years.
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"Previously, on Incompetence!”
July 18, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThe latest from the Texas House Committee's report on the police response in the Uvalde school shooting, a recap of the latest Jan. 6th committee hearing, President Biden's trip to Israel & Saudi Arabia examined, plus, a message to voters under the age of 30. This episode is brought to you by - Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase! Kitcaster. Want to be featur...
"Previously, on Incompetence."
July 18, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThe latest from the Texas House Committee's report on the police response in the Uvalde school shooting, a recap of the latest Jan. 6th committee hearing, President Biden's trip to Israel & Saudi Arabia examined, plus, a message to voters under the age of 30. This episode is brought to you by - Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase! Kitcaster. Want to be featur...
"It's not 50/50, it's 91/9.."
July 10, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBMike & Nick with the latest on last week's mass shooting in Highland Park, the Akron police killing of Jayland Walker, PM Boris Johnson's resignation, plus, Kate Smith, the senior director of news content at Planned Parenthood joined the pod to explain what the organization is really all about & what they are doing across states to help women in this fight for reproductive rights & access. If you want to get involved in the fight, visit www.bansoff.org, and for patients seeking an abortion, ...
"We were on a (Supreme Court) break!!"
July 03, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBMike & Nick on more Supreme Court rulings last week before their break, this time on rulings involving the second amendment, the environment, immigration status & more. Plus, President Biden was out in these NATO streets. Happy 4th! This episode is brought to you by - Kitcaster. Want to be featured on a podcast? Are you ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY! And Athletic Greens. Go to https...
A Supreme ruling
June 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBMike & Nick on the Supreme Court's ruling last week in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health, which overturned the landmark case of Roe v. Wade in this country. Plus, foreign policy correspondent at Reuters, Idrees Ali is back to break down the latest U.S. foreign policy news, Sec. Austin's recent trip to meet with his counterparts around the world, President Biden's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia & more. For 100 years, Planned Parenthood has promoted a commonsense approach to sexual and reprod...
A landmark ruling
June 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBMike & Nick on the Supreme Court's ruling last week in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health, which overturned the landmark case of Roe v. Wade in this country. Plus, foreign policy correspondent at Reuters, Idrees Ali is back to break down the latest U.S. foreign policy news, Sec. Austin's recent trip to meet with his counterparts around the world, President Biden's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia & more. For 100 years, Planned Parenthood has promoted a commonsense approach to sexual and reprod...
"News at this Hour..."
June 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBMike & Nick talk with PBS NewsHour's chief correspondent Amna Nawaz about the past & upcoming Jan. 6th hearings, Amna's reporting from Uvalde on the horrific school shooting & subsequent investigations, the bipartisan compromise on gun legislation & discussing 'American exceptionalism'. Plus, Mike & Nick on the book tour for a former Trump administration official that is making the media rounds. This episode is brought to you by - Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING...
"I'd like to report a dust-up at the Capitol..."
June 13, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBMike & Nick with the latest from the Jan. 6th primetime hearings, a look at Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio's recent comments about said riots from 1/6, plus, Matthew McConaughey's passionate speech about gun legislation last week may finally have a light at the end of the tunnel as a bipartisan agreement on gun reform has taken place in the Senate. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supp...
"Just. Do. Something."
June 05, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBMike & Nick on another mass shooting, this time in Tulsa, Oklahoma, plus, Features & Opinions editor at the Texas Signal, Jessica Montoya Coggins, joins the pod to discuss the latest from Uvalde,TX and her recent piece on Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke's town hall on gun violence. To donate to the victims families in Uvalde, visit at - https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/donate-to-texas-elementary-school-shooting This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athle...
"Mail Time!"
May 29, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBMike & Nick on yet another school shooting in this country, this time in Uvalde, TX, plus we go through our inbox and share fan emails & comments. Donate to the families of the victims in Uvalde at - https://bit.ly/3LKM5Zy. Email us with questions & comments at [email protected]. This episode is brought to you by Kitcaster. Think you are an expert in any & everything or have a unique story to share? Want to be featured on a podcast? Sign up today for FREE at https://kitcast...
"Will you be my primary (candidate)?"
May 23, 2022 11:55 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBA look at some of the primaries that have happened across key states (PA, NC) before the upcoming midterms this November. Aaron Hamlin, the Executive Director of the Center for Election Science joined us to break down all the work they are doing to help improve the voting methods in the U.S. (check out their work at electionscience.org), plus, our new game 'Hot Takes' fires off on four recent topics in the news. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgree...
19 = 199
May 17, 2022 01:13 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBMike & Nick on the recent wave of mass shootings that happened over the weekend across the U.S. WKBW (ABC7 in Buffalo) reporter Natalie Fahmy joined us to discuss the latest on that horrific, racially-motivated attack. Plus, a look at the baby formula shortage playing out across the country. To help those impacted in Buffalo, visit - https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/how-you-can-help-those-impacted-by-saturdays-mass-shooting-in-buffalo To find out more about the baby formula shortage...
"One man's (draft) opinion is another woman's fight.."
May 09, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBMike & Nick recap the release of Justice Alito's draft opinion last week & the potential impact that will happen across various states if/when Roe v. Wade is overturned. Plus, NPR political reporter Deepa Shivaram joins the pod to discuss her latest article on the history of the anti-abortion movement in this country, what the decisions of Roe v. Wade & Casey vs. Planned Parenthood actually entailed from a legal standpoint, how the abortion issue could play a role in the midterms & more. Th...
"Next stop - bipartisanship station!"
May 02, 2022 11:36 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBMike & Nick recap the White House Correspondents Dinner, break down the Sage Steele ESPN lawsuit, Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Maura Gillespie joins the pod to discuss her tenure in D.C. working for fmr. House Speaker John Boehner & Rep. Kinzinger, what bipartisanship should look like in Congress & her message to Republicans for the upcoming midterms. Plus, a dive into our show mailbag on recent comments from fans about our last episode. This episode is brought to you by A...
"Over the (southern) borderline..."
April 25, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode, a recap of the federal mask mandate being lifted for travel, El Paso Times immigration reporter Lauren Villagran joins us to discuss all the latest news & notes happening at the U.S. southern border, plus, we bid farewell to a streaming service just a month old. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase! And by Bones...
"I miss your (Elon) Musk.."
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBThe latest from the war in Ukraine, updates from reporters in the region, a look at the media coverage of the war here in the U.S. from one particular network, plus, Elon's attempt to takeover Twitter explained. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, please visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/ This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FR...
"Untraceable, that's what you were..."
April 13, 2022 11:59 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBMike & Nick on the recent subway shooting in NYC, President Biden & DOJ's new measure on ghost guns, plus LA Times congressional reporter Nolan McCaskill re-joins the pod to discuss the recent confirmation hearing of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, what upcoming legislation is being talked about in D.C., plus all the latest news & notes coming out of Congress. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-su...
The Danger Zone w/ Trey Yingst
April 05, 2022 09:41 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBOn this episode, Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst joined us to talk about his reporting in the Ukraine, what he saw firsthand on the ground while in Kyiv & other parts of the country, the misinformation & disinformation that is coming out of the region, and why Trey loves doing what he does reporting from conflict zones. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, please visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/ We are presented by UsedCardboardBoxe...
“This episode slaps!”
March 29, 2022 11:44 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBMike & Nick with the latest on the war in Ukraine, a recap of President Biden's speech in Poland last week, the slap heard around Hollywood, plus, actress Amy Hargreaves (Homeland, 13 Reasons Why, Billions) joins the pod to discuss her latest project, activism in Hollywood, and the amazing mentoring work she is doing with SpeakWell organization (https://speakwell.rocks/). Stream Amy's new film They/Them/Us on AppleTV+ or download it now on ITunes! To donate to help the people of Ukraine, ...
This episode slaps!
March 29, 2022 11:44 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBMike & Nick with the latest on the war in Ukraine, a recap of President Biden's speech in Poland last week, the slap heard around Hollywood, plus, actress Amy Hargreaves (Homeland, 13 Reasons Why, Billions) joins the pod to discuss her latest project, activism in Hollywood, and the amazing mentoring work she is doing with SpeakWell organization (https://speakwell.rocks/). Stream Amy's new film They/Them/Us on AppleTV+ or download it now on ITunes! To donate to help the people of Ukraine, ...
"I'm sorry Ms. Jackson.."
March 24, 2022 11:23 - 1 hour - 83 MBMike & Nick on the recent confirmation hearing for SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Deshaun Watson saga playing out in the NFL, plus GZEROMedia’s Alex Kliment joins us to help break down the latest news coming out of the war in Ukraine, his recent article on Russian polling data regarding the invasion & more. Sign up for GZERO’s newsletter at gzeromedia.com. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, please visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/ W...
Nobody wants to work??
March 15, 2022 17:08 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBMike & Nick with the latest on what is happening in Ukraine, Florida's new controversial bill banning LGBTQ topics in schools, plus Kim Kardashian feels no one wants to work anymore. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/ We are presented by - Bones Coffee. Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing coffee! UsedCardboardBoxes.com. Got a move comi...
#FreeBrittney (Griner)!
March 07, 2022 15:17 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBMike & Nick with the latest on the war in Ukraine, plus how WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has been detained in a Russian prison for the last month & could face 10+ years in prison for possession of vape cartridges. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/ We are presented by - Bones Coffee. Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing coffee! UsedCardb...
Russia invades Ukraine
March 03, 2022 12:34 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBMike & Nick with the latest news & updates from what is happening in Ukraine. Plus, a panel discussion on the crisis unfolding as fmr. State Dept. spokesperson & advisor to Sec. Kerry, Marie Harf rejoins us to give her insights, as well as history professor Jared Fishman on the historical outlook of this war. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/ We are presented by - Bones Coffee. Go to bonescoffee.com & enter...
How to think like a lawyer!
February 21, 2022 10:56 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBMike & Nick with the latest details on the conflict between Russia & Ukraine, the Kim Potter sentencing in Minnesota, plus, former U.S. assistant attorney, professor at the Baltimore School of Law & author of 'How to think like a lawyer - and why', Kim Wehle joins the show to discuss her latest book & break down some of the legal news of the week. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this a...
"The truck stops here!"
February 16, 2022 03:55 - 1 hour - 59 MBMike & Nick are joined by Politico national politics correspondent Sabrina Rodriguez to discuss the latest headlines & her recent article on the GOP gaining ground with voters in key battleground states, plus the "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa, the latest on what is happening with our neighbors north of the border. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing coffee! Support this show http...
"From Russia, with love?”
February 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBMike & Nick on the rising tensions between Russia & the Ukraine, as award-winning national security & intelligence reporter at Foreign Policy, Amy Mackinnon joins the pod to break down the latest, plus we examine the Brian Flores class action suit against the NFL and hear from someone who is working with the league on helping to spark change. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing ...
"Historically speaking..."
February 02, 2022 10:59 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBMike & Nick with the latest on Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement, Spotify & Joe Rogan's recent statements about his content, plus presidential historian & author Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky joins the pod to grade President Biden's first term, explain our nation's long history with misinformation, and break down her latest book 'The Cabinet'. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off of this amazing coffee & more from Bo...
"Into the Omicron.."
January 24, 2022 12:49 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBMike & Nick on President Biden's recent one year in office presser, a statistical breakdown of the highs and lows, plus later in the program, Dr. Paul Offit, an attending physician over at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia & an advisor on the FDA committee, joins the pod to discuss the latest Omicron news, vaccine hesitancy, and how to actually "do your own research." We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off some ...
"The damn Dems..."
January 17, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBMike & Nick with the latest on voting rights legislation passing at the federal level, Kyrsten Sinema's "good" point on the filibuster, plus former State Department spokesperson & Fox News contributor Marie Harf joins us to discuss what the Democrats need to do from a messaging standpoint in the 2022 midterms & beyond. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off some amazing coffee! Support this show http://supporter....
Mass shootings in America
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBMike & Nick discuss America's decades long problem with mass shootings. Joining them is noted sociology professor at UNC-Greensboro, Dr. Steven Cureton. Dr. Cureton has written books on mass shooter profiles, particularly analyzing the data, trends, and profiles behind school shooters. To read Dr. Cureton's work on this subject, visit - https://bit.ly/3HOmkWy We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off some amazing cof...
Jan. 6th 2021 - One Year Ago
January 06, 2022 16:24 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, we look back at the events that unfolded in our nation's capitol on January 6th, 2021. We hear remarks from President Biden on the anniversary, plus hear from different guests that have been on the program that have covered January 6th, reported on it, or have worked in key government positions to help defend our democracy. Featured in this episode (in order) - historian Professor Eric Foner, fmr. NSA communications specialist & BNC morning show anchor Mike Hill, fmr. advis...
2021 year in review
December 27, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBAs 2021 winds down, we look back at some of the topics and guest interviews from this past year, the love (and the hate) in our inbox, plus a preview of topics & guests coming up in 2022. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off some amazing coffee! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
"This is American Radical!"
December 21, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBMike & Nick break down the latest Jan. 6th committee news, plus later in the program, MSNBC host Ayman Mohyeldin & producer Preeti Varathan join the show to talk about their gripping five-part podcast series ‘American Radical’, that examines how capitol rioter Roseanne Boyland wandered down the path of misinformation & disinformation, ultimately culminating in her death in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6th. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CA...
"Here's the latest..."
December 13, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBMike & Nick with the latest on the devastating tornado that hit Arkansas & Kentucky, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom's "new" idea, and a work zoom call you don't want to join. Plus NPR education correspondent Anya Kamenetz joins the show to discuss all the latest news happening in the education world. To donate to the victims in Kentucky, visit - https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/WKYRelief We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASE...
Oxford Strong
December 05, 2021 19:46 - 1 hour - 59 MBMike & Nick discuss the recent school shooting in Oxford, MI, as former FBI Assistant Director & NBC News contributor Frank Figluzzi joined the pod to help break it all down. Plus later in the program, we examine the Peng Shuai saga happening in China. We are proudly presented by Stamps.com. Go to Stamps.com, enter the promo code POD at checkout & get an exclusive offer just for our listeners!
Oxford Strong
December 05, 2021 19:46 - 1 hour - 59 MBMike & Nick discuss the recent school shooting in Oxford, MI, as former FBI Assistant Director & NBC News contributor Frank Figluzzi joined the pod to help break it all down. Plus later in the program, we examine the Peng Shuai saga happening in China. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off some amazing coffee! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy an...
"Talk climate change to me"
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBMike & Nick talk with climate writer and contributor at The Daily Beast & The Atlantic, Thor Benson, about climate change, the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow, and his recent pieces on how we handle this global crisis as a community. Our show is proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off some amazing coffee! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i...
Talk climate change to me
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBMike & Nick talk with climate writer and contributor at The Daily Beast & The Atlantic, Thor Benson, about climate change, the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow, and his recent pieces on how we handle this global crisis as a community. Our show is proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off some amazing coffee! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i...
The Rittenhouse Effect
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBMike & Nick on the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, plus, we spotlight three reporters who have been on the program educating us on three topics that have been circulating in the headlines. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off of this amazing coffee! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dr. Steven Cureton, Sociology Professor at UNC-Greensboro (Pt. 2)
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBPart two of our talk with Dr. Steven Cureton, a sociology professor at UNC-Greensboro, focuses on critical race theory, the Minority Outsiders Report he did on the National Football League, the work he is doing with former NFL player James Hasty to help the league eliminate biases in hirings for coaches & front-office personnel, plus his advice for people that want to get into the field of sociology. To reach out to Dr. Cureton - https://soc.uncg.edu/people/steven-cureton/ We are proudly s...
Dr. Steven Cureton, Sociology Prof. at UNC-Greensboro (Pt. 1)
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn part one of this two-part series, Mike & Nick are joined by Dr. Steven Cureton, who is a Professor of Sociology at UNC-Greensboro. Dr. Cureton has written books & research papers on African-Americans’ life chances, behavioral outcomes, gangs & gangsterism, issues related to equity and justice & a study on minority hiring practices in the National Football League. In part one, Dr. Cureton takes us through what the study of sociology is, what he means by "life course applicability" when he ...
"According to the NY Times.." w/ Maggie Astor of the NY Times
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBMike & Nick talk with NY Times political reporter Maggie Astor about some of the recent stories she has covered, from key elections happening this Tuesday, redistricting & where it stands in 14 key states, plus a story she did on voting rights legislation that is getting bipartisan support. Plus, later in the program, Mike & Nick discuss news judgement & what goes into how you digest the news you receive. Become a Patreon subscriber today to get additional bonus content from this episode...
"According to the NY Times.."
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBMike & Nick talk with NY Times political reporter Maggie Astor about some of the recent stories she has covered, from key elections happening this Tuesday, redistricting & where it stands in 14 key states, plus a story she did on voting rights legislation that is getting bipartisan support. Plus, later in the program, Mike & Nick discuss news judgement & what goes into how you digest the news you receive. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code ...
"According to the NY Times.."
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBMike & Nick talk with NY Times political reporter Maggie Astor about some of the recent stories she has covered, from key elections happening this Tuesday, redistricting & where it stands in 14 key states, plus a story she did on voting rights legislation that is getting bipartisan support. Plus, later in the program, Mike & Nick discuss news judgement & what goes into how you digest the news you receive. Become a Patreon subscriber today to get additional bonus content from this episode & ...
Congress is in session w/ Nolan McCaskill of the LA Times
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBMike & Nick are joined by LA Times congressional reporter Nolan McCaskill to break down all the latest news happening around Congress, plus the guys examine the recent fallout from the Jon Gruden scandal with the Las Vegas Raiders. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off of this amazing coffee! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...
'Congress is in session' w/ Nolan McCaskill of the LA Times
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBMike & Nick are joined by LA Times congressional reporter Nolan McCaskill to break down all the latest news happening around Congress, plus the guys examine the recent fallout from the Jon Gruden scandal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Become a Patreon subscriber today to get additional bonus content from this episode & more -https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true Email us - [email protected] Follow us on social - IG - @canwepleasetalkpodcast Twitter - @CANW...
The Social Dilemma
October 11, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBMike & Nick discuss the recent testimony on Capitol Hill by Frances Haugen, former data scientist for Facebook, plus we bring back our Read The Room segment for one former NBA player spreading misinformation on Covid-19. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off of this amazing coffee! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Texas three-peat w/ Elizabeth Findell of the Wall Street Journal
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBMike & Nick discuss the recent laws & legislation passed in Texas with Elizabeth Findell of the Wall Street Journal. Elizabeth takes us through the abortion law & what it means for Texans, the recent voting legislation & the impact it will have on citizens, the open-carry law that went into effect Sept. 1st where citizens do not have to show documentation or proof when carrying a weapon, plus other news coming from the state. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, ...
Side effects may include misinformation & disinformation..
September 27, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBMike & Nick discuss the Wall Street Journal's report on the failures of Facebook to curb the spread of misinformation & disinformation across their platform, plus, former state & federal prosecutor Ron Filipkowski joins the program to discuss the right-wing echo chamber. Ron take us inside his former role working for the state of Florida, why Gov. Desantis's actions led to his resignation, why he felt he needed to do something about what was happening to his Republican party, and all the wor...