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Can We Please Talk?

Leon Media Networkwww.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/


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


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Episodes

A special report: The Israel-Hamas war

In this special episode, Mike is joined by PBS NewsHour special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen to break down the Israel-Hamas war, her reporting from the region, the U.S.'s involvement, the media's coverage of it & more. This episode is brought to you by - BetterHelp - If you are thinking of starting therapy, we want you to give BetterHelp a try. Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/canwepleasetalk for being a CWPT listener. Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffe...

Dec 08, 202351 minEp. 189

Can you fill me in?

With Nick on vacay, Mike is joined by Washington Post national politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez to discuss the latest in the Israel-Hamas war, preview the upcoming fourth GOP presidential debate, Rep. Dean Phillips entering the 2024 Presidential race, and Rep. George Santos sprucing up his resume due to unemployment. This episode is brought to you by - BetterHelp - If you are thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try and get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/canwep...

Dec 04, 202349 minEp. 188

A truce we all hope lasts

Mike & Nick on the recent truce in the Israel-Hamas war, the freeing of hostages this past holiday weekend, the insane story around one of the hostages in 9-year-old Emily Hand, plus, Notre Dame history professor & author of Democracy in Darkness, Katlyn Carter joins the pod to discuss her new book. We are sponsored by BetterHelp. If you are thinking of trying therapy, please give BetterHelp a try by going to www.betterhelp.com/canwepleasetalk to get 10% off your first month for being a ...

Nov 28, 202359 minEp. 187

"How bout you stand your butt up??"

Mike & Nick on the Israel-Hamas war, Speaker Johnson releasing more Jan 6th footage, a UFC ppv-style presser that broke out in the Senate, plus, the host of This Week Explained & military analyst at Aucoin Analytics, Kervin Aucoin joins the pod to break down the latest on the war in Ukraine, an explainer on why foreign policy truly matters & more. This episode is brought to you by - BetterHelp - If you are thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try & get 10% off your fir...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 186

"Money pleaseee!"

Mike & Nick on Speaker Johnson's proposal to fund the government past the November 17th deadline, a recap of the third GOP presidential debate in Miami, plus, NYC Mayor Eric Adams in some potential legal troubles. This episode is brought to you by - BetterHelp - If you are thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try and get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/canwepleasetalk Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i &...

Nov 13, 202349 minEp. 185

"Who's playing for second?"

Mike & Nick on the upcoming GOP 2024 primary debate, plus Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) joins the pod to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, the recent mass shooting in Maine and what he is asking Speaker Johnson to do about assault weapons as a former veteran & more. This episode is brought to you by - BetterHelp - If you are thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try and get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/canwepleasetalk Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazin...

Nov 06, 202359 minEp. 184

Our Maine focus

Mike & Nick on the recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, Speaker Mike Johnson's first week in office, plus, former White House Cabinet Secretary & principal at The Vogel Group, Bill McGinley joins us to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, and the bipartisan effort being led in Congress on school safety. This episode is brought to you by - Better Sleep - Get a personalized sleep experience today and a discount by visiting https://my.bettersleep.com/referral?ref=n2m0yje as a loyal CWPT listen...

Oct 31, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 183

"Holla we want Speaker, we want Speaker, yeah..."

Mike & Nick on the third week with no Speaker of the House, the latest on the Israel-Hamas war, plus, Palestinian historian & founder of Palestinenexus.com, Zachary Foster joined us to examine the history of this conflict and a look at where it goes from here. To donate to the humanitarian efforts in Israel & Gaza, please visit https://www.pledge.to/help-humanitarian-efforts-in-israel-and-gaza This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fu...

Oct 24, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 182

No end in sight

Mike & Nick with the latest in the Israel-Hamas war, MSNBC's removal of a few anchors covering the war, plus GOP presidential candidate & businessman Ryan Binkley stops by to discuss the war, his policies on key issues such as the economy, immigration, reproductive rights & more. To donate to the humanitarian efforts in Israel & Gaza, visit https://www.pledge.to/help-humanitarian-efforts-in-israel-and-gaza This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazi...

Oct 17, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 181

We are at war.

Mike & Nick on the terrorist attacks that happened in Israel, as UCLA Professor of Israel Studies & author of the book 'The Israel-Palestinian Conflict: What Everyone Needs To Know', Dov Waxman joined the pod to discuss what happened, how we got here and more importantly, where does this conflict ultimately go from here. This episode is brought to you by - Better Sleep - Get a personalized sleep experience today by visiting https://my.bettersleep.com/referral?ref=n2m0yje Nerd Focus - The...

Oct 10, 202346 minEp. 180

Crisis averted...for now

Mike & Nick on the government shutdown being avoided on the final day by the House of Representatives & what comes next, plus, fmr. Deputy Asst. Attorney General for the DOJ, CNN legal analyst & principal at The Raben Group, Elliot Williams joined us to break down the legal cases surrounding Sen. Menendez, fmr. President Trump, Hunter Biden & more. This episode is brought to you by - Better Sleep - Get a personalized sleep experience today for being a CWPT listener by visiting ht...

Oct 02, 202356 minEp. 179

Straight gold bars homey

Mike & Nick on the DOJ's bribery & corruption charges against U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, plus, co-host of Fox News's 'The Five', Jessica Tarlov stops by to discuss the looming government shutdown, the impeachment inquiry into President Biden & more. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your purchase. Razu - Are you a music creator? Want to ...

Sep 26, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 178

"You reach, I impeach.."

Mike & Nick on the impending government shutdown, Speaker McCarthy's announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, Hunter Biden's latest charges, plus, superior court judge & author of the book 'The Common Flaw: Needless Complexities in the court and 50 ways to reduce it' , Thomas Moukawsher joins the pod to discuss his new book, how he would preside over high profile cases such as fmr. President Trump & more. This episode is brought to you by - Kitcaster - Kitcaster h...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 177

Another "milktoast" episode

Mike & Nick on fmr. President Trump's comments about friend of the pod & Republican strategist Maura Gillespie, a look at the latest polling data on how the GOP '24 field matches up vs. President Biden, plus, author of '24 Hours In Charlottesville: An Oral History of the Stand Against White Supremacy', Nora Neus joined us to break down her book, how the media should be covering these type of events & more. To donate to those affected by the earthquake in Morocco, please visit https:/...

Sep 12, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 176

Countdown to shutdown

Mike & Nick on the looming potential government shutdown at the end of September, the House's potential impeachment inquiry into President Biden, plus, we examine the recent exchange between a college football coach & a reporter covering the team. This episode is brought to you by - Kitcaster - Kitcaster helps you get booked on top podcasts! Visit https://www.kitcaster.com/cwpt and sign up for free today! Nerd Focus - The original think drink that will boost your energy, concentration, m...

Sep 05, 202351 minEp. 175

Jacksonville, UNC, GOP

Mike & Nick on the recent shootings in Jacksonville, FL & the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, plus a look at some of the recent campaign stops by the GOP '24 field & new polling data. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your purchase. Nerd Focus - The original think drink that will boost your energy, concentration, memory & f...

Aug 29, 202344 minEp. 174

Let's get readyyy to debateee!

Mike is joined by fmr. advisor to Sec. Kerry & Fox News contributor Marie Harf and fmr. Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Maura Gillespie, to break down the first GOP primary debate, the key moments, winners and losers from the night & more. This episode is brought to you by - Nerd Focus - The original think drink that will boost your energy, concentration, memory & focus! Visit https://nerdfocus.com?sca_ref=4163439.CGKmK2rfTO and get a discount for being a CWPT listener...

Aug 24, 202341 minEp. 173

"The Devil went down to Georgia..."

Mike & Nick on President Trump's phone call in 2020 with GA Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger, a preview of the upcoming GOP primary debate, plus, CNN Sr. Legal Analyst & fmr. federal prosecutor Elie Honig breaks down the GA indictment & more. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your purchase. Kitcaster - Kitcaster helps you get booked on t...

Aug 22, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 172

"19 and charging.."

Mike & Nick on fmr. President Trump's fourth indictment in GA, the recent referendum vote in Ohio, plus, the host of the 'Talkin Politics & Religion Without Killing Each Other' podcast, Corey Nathan joins the pod to discuss his show, how religion and politics have become intertwined & more. To donate to the victims of the wildfires in Hawaii, please visit https://www.redcross.org/local/hawaii.html. This episode is brought to you by - Nerd Focus - The original think drink that will bo...

Aug 15, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 171

"To be the man, you gotta beat the man!”

Mike & Nick examine fmr. President Trump's 2024 campaign strategy & message, El Paso Times immigration reporter Lauren Villagran joins us to break down the latest news happening at the U.S. southern border, plus, a look at the viral brawl that took place in Montgomery, Alabama. This episode is brought to you by - Nerd Focus - The original think drink that will boost your energy, concentration, memory & focus! Visit https://nerdfocus.com?sca_ref=4163439.CGKmK2rfTO to get a discount fo...

Aug 08, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 170

The 1/6 Indictment of former President Trump

In this special edition of the pod, Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. federal prosecutor Joseph Moreno to break down the four charges fmr. President Trump faces in Washington D.C. in trying to overturn the 2020 election & the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 02, 202336 minEp. 169

"The race for...Trump's VP?"

Mike & Nick on Gov. Desantis's recent interview w/ Megyn Kelly, Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign examined, plus, fmr. Assistant U.S. Attorney & President of the West Coast Trial Lawyers, Neama Rahmani joined us to break down the latest charges against fmr. President Trump & the Hunter Biden plea deal. This episode is brought to you by - Razu - Are you a music creator? Want to discover new talent to work with regardless of location? Start collaborating on your next music project today for F...

Aug 01, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 168

"All The Demons Are Here"

Mike & Nick on Florida's updated African-American history curriculum on slavery, plus, the host of 'The Lead w/ Jake Tapper' on CNN & author of the book 'All The Demons Are Here', Jake Tapper stops by to discuss this fictional thriller, the historical parallels he writes about between the 70's & today, the way he prepares for his day job & more. This episode is brought to you by Fresh Roasted Coffee. Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use ...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 167

"You really got a hold on (my military promotions).."

Mike & Nick on Senator Tommy Tuberville's hold on military promotions that are potentially harming U.S. national security, plus, a look at the Biden administration's new plan on student loan debt forgiveness & what it means for you. To find out if you qualify for this new plan, visit bit.ly/46UZv12 This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your purc...

Jul 18, 202342 minEp. 166

"Its like a VCR rewinding a hit"

Mike & Nick look back at the first half of 2023 on the program. From topics like immigration, mass shootings and Supreme Court rulings, to guests like Rep. Jamaal Bowman, fmr. CNN & Fox News anchor Rick Sanchez & more, we take a look at some of the moments that have left an impact on us here at the show. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr and enter in the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your purchase. Braid - Create amazing ...

Jul 10, 202332 minEp. 165

"These three rulings....plus, Mehdi Hasan!"

Mike & Nick on the Supreme Court rulings regarding affirmative action, student loan debt and religious freedom & the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, plus, host of 'The Mehdi Hasan' show on MSNBC, Mehdi Hasan stops by to discuss social media's impact on news, the media's responsibility in covering presidential candidates & more. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Start the day with a fresh cup of joe from our sponsors at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit freshroastedco...

Jul 03, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 164

"Russia, Russia, Russia.."

Mike & Nick are joined by GZERO Media correspondent Alex Kliment to break down what happened in Russia between private military group Wagner & their chief Yevgeny Prigozhin against Russian President Vladimir Putin, what this means overall & the latest on the war in Ukraine. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your purchase. Razu - Discover new artists and start collaborating on...

Jun 27, 202355 minEp. 163

"Debate me bro.."

Mike & Nick on Hunter Biden's plea agreement, former President Trump's interview with Bret Baier on Fox News, and RFK Jr's recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Podcast. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your purchase. Braid - Create amazing shareable clips from interviews, testimonials, to thought leadership content, in your own time, with collaborative threads called Braids! Book a de...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 162

"Anyone know a good lawyer?"

Mike is joined by criminal defense attorney and legal contributor across Fox News, CNN, CourtTV & more, Lexie Rigden, to break down the federal charges former President Trump is facing in the mishandling of classified documents case. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your purchase. Braid - Create amazing shareable clips from interviews, testimonials, to thought leadership content, in...

Jun 16, 202333 minEp. 161

"Not one, not two..."

Mike & Nick on the upcoming second indictment of former President Trump in Miami, FL, plus, Sr. Writer at Golf Digest, Joel Beall joined us to break down the PGA Tour & the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia's merger. We are sponsored by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd & check out the new Envipods from our partners at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Environmentally safe, compostable, and more importantly, just as delicious. Enter in the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for ...

Jun 09, 202344 minEp. 160
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