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Can We Please Talk?

Can We Please Talk?

By: Leon Media Network
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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!


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Episodes
  • Is it smoke or is it a fire?
    Aug 25 2025

    Mike & Nick on a recent FBI search of a fmr. Trump official's home and office, which begs the question - righteous search or politically motivated? Plus, AP politics reporter Matthew Brown joined the pod to give the latest from his reporting, on the federal government's "takeover" of D.C. police, and what might happen next.


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    57 mins
  • Meet me in Alaska..
    Aug 18 2025

    Fmr. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darin Gaub stops by to discuss the meeting in Alaska between President Trump & Putin, are we any closer to seeing an end to the war in Ukraine, plus, Mike & Nick explain why you shouldn't be getting your American history lessons from the fitness instructor from 'The Biggest Loser'.


    Can We Please Talk? has partnered with Project Unite Humanity to help the relief efforts in Gaza. Visit projectuh.org to make a donation.


    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.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • "All my exes (redistrict) in Texas"..
    Aug 11 2025

    Mike & Nick are joined by Executive Director over at the Texas Signal, Jessica Montoya Coggins, to discuss the redistricting fight happening in Texas, the latest on the Texas Democrats who have left the state, plus, Mike & Nick on Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for taking control of Gaza City the protests happening in Israel over this, and a viral CNN panel exchange on this topic with a human rights attorney who needs to update her Linkedin profile to include the word "selective".


    'Can We Please Talk?' has partnered with Project Unite Humanity to help in the relief efforts in Gaza. Please visit at https://www.projectuh.org/ to make a donation.


    This episode 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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    52 mins
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