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‘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 canwepleasetalkpodcast@gmail.com 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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Mike & Nick on the recent arrest of fmr. CNN anchor & journalist Don Lemon, the particulars surrounding the protest he attended at a church and the 1st amendment brushing up against the FACE Act, plus, fmr. federal prosecutor & host of 'At-lyse You Heard It Here' podcast, Alyse Adamson, explains the past month in Minnesota from a legal perspective, and what to make of the recent Epstein files release.Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. The best tasting coffee is back, along with the best news commentary podcast keeping you informed in 2026! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. #coffee #tea And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike & Nick on the past week in Minnesota, the recent DHS report on the Alex Pretti encounter with CBP officers, plus, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined to discuss her 'no' vote on additional funding for Homeland Security unless guardrails are put in place, a potential looming government shutdown, and what she wants her fellow colleagues in Congress to start doing together - legislating.Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. The best tasting coffee is back, along with the best news commentary podcast keeping you informed in 2026! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host of the 'Grounded' podcast, journalist, Scripps News anchor Maritsa Georgiou, joins Mike from the ground in Minneapolis to explain the mood in her home state of Minnesota, what she is hearing from friends, family, local & state officials, and why the administration is lying about the video evidence in this latest incident.Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC.  The best tasting coffee is back, along with the best news commentary podcast keeping you informed in 2026! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek. Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike & Nick on President Trump's tariff threats to the UK & seven other Nato-allied countries until a deal is reached to purchase Greenland, the potential threat of military force and what this would mean, plus, CNN sr. legal analyst & former federal prosecutor Elie Honig stops by to examine all that has happened the past month in Minnesota. Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. The best tasting coffee is back, along with the best news commentary podcast keeping you informed in 2026! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Watch the video.."

"Watch the video.."

2026-01-1301:06:16

Mike & Nick on the Renee Good killing in Minnesota, the subsequent protests nationwide, Executive Director at the ACLU in Washington D.C., Monica Hopkins joins to explain your rights and the work the ACLU is doing to inform the public, plus part two of our interview with FL D-27 Congressional candidate Robin Peguero. Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike & Nick on the U.S.'s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the fallout, and what comes next. Joining them to discuss - fmr. lead ISR coordinator for the U.S. Army & host of This Week Explained, Kervin Aucoin, GZERO Media correspondent Alex Kliment, and fmr. prosecutor & congressional candidate in FL's 27th district, Robin Peguero.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 2025 Yearender

The 2025 Yearender

2025-12-2940:30

Mike & Nick look at the year that was, top stories, hand out some presents and some lumps of coal for a few folks in 2025. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!This episode is presented by -Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike is joined by guest co-host, Washington Post National politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez, to talk about the shootings at Brown University & in Australia, President Trump's comments about the murder of Rob Reiner, plus, fmr. U.S. assistant attorney, Zeteo legal contributor & author of 'The Little Law School' on Substack, Kim Wehle stops by to examine the Supreme Court cases heard this fall and why you should be paying attention.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike & Nick on Jasmine Crockett jumping into the Texas senate race for 2026, Netflix's potential merger with Mike's old job at WarnerMedia and what it all means, plus, Reuters Pentagon correspondent Idrees Ali on the boat strikes, Sec. Hegseth's shaky last few months, and how the actual Pentagon press core is still hard at work. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State & author of The Briefing Book on Substack, Joel Rubin, to break down the boat strikes against alleged drug traffickers, the administrations communications around these events, the latest on the wars still happening in Ukraine & in Gaza, plus, Mike & Nick on a growing trend happening in Congress that is pointing towards a crazy 2026.Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special Thanksgiving week episode, Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) joined Mike to discuss the Epstein files latest, the Trump admin's continued attack on drug boats& what Congress should be doing about it, the 2025 election wins for Dems & potential momentum into the midterms, and a government shutdown that is still looming around the corner in 2026.This episode is brought to you by - Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Dream Deferred

A Dream Deferred

2025-11-1801:02:25

Mike & Nick on more drug boats being blown up by the U.S. government, author of 'A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power' & CNN Newsnight anchor Abby Phillip stops by to discuss her new book on Rev. Jackson and the way he created the modern Democratic coalition, plus, MTG is doing the craziest political 180 ever seen. But are you buying it? This episode is brought to you by - Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike & Nick on the Senate vote to get the government funded through Jan 30th of 2026, the political fallout, the pending House vote & what to watch for, founder of 'Here's Why w/ Kevin', Kevin Ortega-Rojas joined us to discuss the government shutdown, what he's heard from Democrats across the country after the elections, his rise in the independent media lane and what mainstream outlets should be mimicking from his playbook, plus, 77 pardons you may have missed and why they really won't help those folks much. Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike & Nick recap the 2025 election. Republican strategist, fmr. Loudoun County (VA) official & author of 'The Six Secrets to Winning Any Local Election', Ken Reid stopped by to discuss the VA gubernatorial race, the effect of the government shutdown on the race, plus, NY Times politics reporter Maya King joined us to break down Zohran’s victory in NYC, what he promises to do on day one, and will Dems finally embrace the WAY he campaigned as we move to the midterms in 2026.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike & Nick on a potential media consolidation that could change the landscape of how you get your news, fmr. CNN producer & author of '24 Hours at The Capitol', Nora Neus stops by to discuss her new book, the stories told to her that have never been heard before by the public about that day in January of 2021, plus, this NBA gambling scandal is presented by our friends over at Draftkings... Actually, this episode is brought to you by our sponsors over at - Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When we opening back up?

When we opening back up?

2025-10-2101:06:10

Mike & Nick on the government shutdown entering its third week, fmr. White House adviser Elizabeth Jamison explains the effects the shutdown is having on military families, NPR Pentagon reporter Tom Bowman joins to discuss the Pentagon press core walkout last week, plus, why turning to Stephen A Smith for political analysis is as dumb as turning to Stephen A Smith for political analysis. This episode is brought to you by - Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ice Ice baby..

Ice Ice baby..

2025-10-1359:24

Mike & Nick on the stories, and data, behind ICE raids across the U.S., plus author of 'The Gods of New York', NY Times staff writer Jonathan Mahler stops by to discuss the book, and one character from it that rose to prominence during the 1980's in NYC, and is now front and center in American politics - Donald J. Trump. Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike & Nick on the proposed ceasefire deal on the table to end the war in Gaza, CNN anchor & author of the new book 'Race Against Terror', Jake Tapper stops by to discuss the new book based on a true story in 2011, the ire on his last book about President Biden's decline, covering Trump 2.0, and finally, immigration attorney Susan Rosti explains immigration law updates you need to know.If you or someone you know is in need of an immigration attorney consultation, reach out to Susan at - Susanrostiesq@susanrosti.comSusanrostiesq@gmail.comThis episode is brought to you by - Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike & Nick on five news stories making headlines - two mass shootings in North Carolina & Michigan, President Trump threatening to send troops to Portland, a government shutdown looming, NYC Mayor Eric Adams ends his reelection campaign, plus, fmr. federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani joins us to break down the fifth story - the indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey.This episode is brought to you by - Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike & Nick on the FDA notifying doctors that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy can be associated with a “very increased risk of autism,” despite decades of evidence that it is safe, plus, Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, and return, all before 11:30 of the next week.This episode is brought to you by - Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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