Mike & Nick on a take about today's news media, the Jan. 6th committee's criminal referrals, plus, NY Times finance reporter Emily Flitter joined us to break down the the world of cryptocurrency, the collapse of FTX & the arrest of founder Sam Bankman-Fried. This episode is sponsored 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 for t...
Dec 20, 2022•57 min•Ep. 129
Mike & Nick on fmr. President Trump selling NFT trading cards, a bipartisan hearing in D.C. to examine gun violence, Elon Musk banning journalists, plus, Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) stops by to discuss his fight for paid leave for rail workers, what bipartisanship looks like in D.C. nowadays, what he's learned during his time in Congress & more. Our show is sponsored by Fresh Roasted Coffee. - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first ...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 128
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 Chocolates - Get a discount on the best tasting chocolates for the ones you love this holiday season! Visit http...
Dec 12, 2022•54 min•Ep. 127
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 brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 f...
Dec 09, 2022•43 min•Ep. 126
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 - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your f...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 125
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 season! Visit http://bit.ly/3tqtWtd for a discount. Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 124
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 http://bit.ly/3UVvacg Our sponsors - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 123
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.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. Russell Stover Ch...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 122
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 for the ones you love this holiday season! Visit http://bit.ly/3tqtWtd for a discount. Support this show htt...
Nov 14, 2022•57 min•Ep. 121
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&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. Suppo...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 120
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 someone you know is seeking mental health services. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted C...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 119
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, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo & Reuters foreign policy correspondent Idrees Ali join u...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 118
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 20% off your first purchase. And by 800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life....
Oct 24, 2022•59 min•Ep. 117
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&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. Kitc...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 116
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% off your first purchase. Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Sign up for FREE today at http...
Oct 17, 2022•38 min•Ep. 115
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=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your firs...
Oct 14, 2022•58 min•Ep. 114
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=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww & enter the promo code CANWEGET20 at checkout for 20% ...
Oct 10, 2022•51 min•Ep. 113
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 been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 112
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 Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the wo...
Sep 30, 2022•50 min•Ep. 111
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.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww & enter the promo code...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 110
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 Roasted Coffee. Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! V...
Sep 22, 2022•48 min•Ep. 109
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 across the political landscape. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee . Since 20...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 108
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 passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffe...
Sep 09, 2022•51 min•Ep. 107
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 This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing ...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 106
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=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww to get a discount on this amazing coffee we love! Kitcaster - Want ...
Aug 29, 2022•32 min•Ep. 105
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 bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjeven...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 104
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 - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://w...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 103
Mike & Nick break down last week's events of the FBI executing a search warrant on former President Trump's home in Florida. Joining them is former CIA analyst, former State Department spokesperson & Fox News contributor Marie Harf to help explain what happened last week, the different types of government classifications, the media coverage across outlets, the rise of threats the FBI has received subsequently, and what comes next from this investigation. We are sponsored by - Fresh Roast...
Aug 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 102
Mike & Nick on Arizona's GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, what the people of Kansas voted on last week that may be an indicator for the upcoming midterms, Brittney Griner's 9-year sentence in Russia & what comes next, plus, Dr. Catherine Pearlman joined us to discuss her latest book ' First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety & Etiquette' and the way it helps kids navigate the responsibility of owning a smartphone. This episode is brought to you by - Kitcas...
Aug 07, 2022•51 min•Ep. 101
Mike & Nick examine the PACT act & Assault Weapons ban bills that failed/passed in the Senate & House respectively and what comes next for each of these pieces of legislation, plus, New York Times politics reporter Maya King joins the pod to break down her article on younger voters being frustrated with our current government, plus a look at key midterm races she has her eye on for November. This episode is brought to you by - Kitcaster. Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to con...
Aug 01, 2022•55 min•Ep. 100
