Mike & Nick on the massive heatwaves that have happened across the U.S. & Europe & their impact, plus, Fox News contributor, democratic strategist & host of 'The Leslie Marshall Show' , Leslie Marshall joined us to break down the bipartisan support for the Electoral Count Act, the 1/6 committee hearings, and the Supreme Court's 'Summer to Remember' of decisions. Head to https://chooose.today/ to get digital tools that help you make climate action part of your everyday life. This ...
Jul 24, 2022•59 min•Ep. 99
The 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 - Kitcaster. Want to be featured on a podcast? 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! Fresh Roasted Coff...
Jul 18, 2022•55 min•Ep. 98
Mike & 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 ab...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 97
Mike & 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 http...
Jul 03, 2022•28 min•Ep. 96
Mike & 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 repro...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 95
Mike & 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://athleticgreen...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 94
Mike & 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...
Jun 13, 2022•59 min•Ep. 93
Mike & 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://a...
Jun 05, 2022•51 min•Ep. 92
Mike & 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:...
May 29, 2022•56 min•Ep. 91
A 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://athleticgreens.com...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 90
Mike & 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, vis...
May 17, 2022•46 min•Ep. 89
Mike & 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 &am...
May 09, 2022•49 min•Ep. 88
Mike & 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 y...
May 02, 2022•53 min•Ep. 87
In 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 ...
Apr 25, 2022•52 min•Ep. 86
The 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 FREE tr...
Apr 19, 2022•50 min•Ep. 85
Mike & 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 i...
Apr 13, 2022•46 min•Ep. 84
On 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...
Apr 05, 2022•49 min•Ep. 83
Mike & 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, p...
Mar 29, 2022•55 min•Ep. 82
Mike & 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/ ...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 81
Mike & 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 coming...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 80
Mike & 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! Used...
Mar 07, 2022•50 min•Ep. 79
Mike & 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 &...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 78
Mike & 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...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 77
Mike & 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 sho...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 76
Mike & 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 ...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 75
Mike & 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 & ...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 74
Mike & 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 so...
Jan 24, 2022•43 min•Ep. 73
Mike & 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://supp...
Jan 17, 2022•58 min•Ep. 72
Mike & 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 coff...
Jan 10, 2022•59 min•Ep. 71
In 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. adviso...
Jan 06, 2022•17 min•Ep. 70
