Can We Please Talk?

Leon Media Network•www.leonmedianetwork.com

‘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/

Email the show at [email protected] if you have questions, comments, concerns, or, you know, just want to talk!

Show theme song performed by the band 'Leaving Largo'

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Episodes

Jason Hehir, Director of ESPN & Netflix's 'The Last Dance'

Mike & Nick explore the world of filmmaking with Emmy award-winning director & producer Jason Hehir. Jason has directed & produced of some of the biggest sports documentaries, from ESPN/Netflix's 'The Last Dance', HBO's 'Andre the Giant', and ESPN's 30 for 30 'The Fab Five'. Jason tells us about his upbringing, how he got into producing & directing, his favorite stories he has worked on, and what it is like to tell the story of some big names in sports, entertainment, and politic...

Dec 10, 2020•43 min•Ep. 9

About the show

Each week, hosts Mike Leon & Nick Zaveri discuss the latest news happening, with guests ranging from journalists & correspondents, to former/current government officials, best-selling authors, legal experts & more, joining them to help break it all down. Become a Patreon member today - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 05, 2020•2 min

Reggie Love, former aide to President Obama

Mike & Nick talk with former two-sport athlete at Duke University & former aide to President Obama, Reggie Love. Reggie talks about his upbringing, the role sports played in his life, the lessons learned under Coach K & President Obama that Reggie turned into a book (called Power Forward: My Presidential Education) , to what makes Reggie hopeful for the future of our country. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, ...

Dec 04, 2020•50 min•Ep. 8

"That's the sound of the policeeee"

Mike & Nick sit down with Officer Benson, an African-American police officer in the Maryland/DC area, to discuss policing in America. From Officer Benson's personal story, what "defund the police" means to an officer, and what changes need to be made to policing to get us back to "protecting & serving." For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/...

Nov 25, 2020•37 min•Ep. 7

Naveed Jamali, fmr. Naval Intelligence Officer & FBI operative

Mike & Nick talk with former FBI operative, Naval Intelligence officer & Newsweek editor-at-large Naveed Jamali. From Naveed's personal story as an FBI operative, his book 'How to catch a Russian spy', which chronicles his days working to bring down a Russian GRU military officer, his work in the intelligence community, today's news media, and the role social media plays in our elections. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs &am...

Nov 19, 2020•32 min•Ep. 6

"We don't need no education"

In this episode, the guys analyze America's education system. With Nick's experience in the education field for over 20 years, the guys discuss some of the core issues of today's system and what can be done to improve it. Email us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program! Follow us on social - IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcast Twitter - @CANWEPLEASETALK TikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcast Support th...

Nov 14, 2020•39 min•Ep. 5

Lawsuits, "fraud", the election - oh my!

In this episode, Mike talks with legal analyst & practicing attorney Dave Harbatkin on the election-related lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign in the various states. Email us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program! Follow us on social - IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcast Twitter - @CANWEPLEASETALK TikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-t...

Nov 13, 2020•15 min•Ep. 4

The 2020 Presidential Election

In this episode, Mike & Nick break down the 2020 US Presidential election, discussing the large voter turnout, mail-in votes, and key demographics. Email us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program! Follow us on social - IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcast Twitter - @CANWEPLEASETALK TikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk . Hosted on Acas...

Nov 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 3

COVID-19: The Virus Examined

In this episode, Mike & Nick discuss the coronavirus pandemic. From the timeline, to its impact across America, government responses, and when can we return to normal. Email us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program! Follow us on social - IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcast Twitter - @CANWEPLEASETALK TikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-t...

Nov 08, 2020•50 min•Ep. 2

Inside the news media

In this episode, hosts Nick Zaveri & Mike Leon discuss today's news media. With Nick moderating and Mike discussing his work experience in news media (from his time at Fox), the guys break down the history of news media, what it is like working on shows, the age of Trump, and the overall news media landscape. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.co...

Nov 08, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 1

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