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Can We Please Talk?

Can We Please Talk?

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/


Follow us on IG - @canwepleasetalkpodcast, Twitter -@CANWEPLEASTALK, TikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcast


Email the show at [email protected] 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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Can We Please Talk? - 2021 year in review

2021 year in review

Can We Please Talk?

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12/27/21 • 37 min

As 2021 winds down, we look back at some of the topics and guest interviews from this past year, the love (and the hate) in our inbox, plus a preview of topics & guests coming up in 2022.

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Can We Please Talk? - "Here's the latest..."

"Here's the latest..."

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12/13/21 • 44 min

Mike & Nick with the latest on the devastating tornado that hit Arkansas & Kentucky, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom's "new" idea, and a work zoom call you don't want to join. Plus NPR education correspondent Anya Kamenetz joins the show to discuss all the latest news happening in the education world.

To donate to the victims in Kentucky, visit - https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/WKYRelief


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Can We Please Talk? - Oxford Strong

Oxford Strong

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12/05/21 • 64 min

Mike & Nick discuss the recent school shooting in Oxford, MI, as former FBI Assistant Director & NBC News contributor Frank Figluzzi joined the pod to help break it all down. Plus later in the program, we examine the Peng Shuai saga happening in China.

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Can We Please Talk? - No end in sight

No end in sight

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10/17/23 • 83 min

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


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Can We Please Talk? - "There's something in the water (in Jackson).."
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09/02/22 • 59 min

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


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Can We Please Talk? - "Make the check out to..."

"Make the check out to..."

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10/10/22 • 50 min

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.

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Can We Please Talk? - "I miss your (Elon) Musk.."

"I miss your (Elon) Musk.."

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04/19/22 • 50 min

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/


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Can We Please Talk? - "Did you see what happened in Kansas, Toto?!?"
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08/07/22 • 51 min

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.


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Can We Please Talk? - "America's struggle with..."

"America's struggle with..."

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11/22/22 • 87 min

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


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Can We Please Talk? - Jan. 6th 2021 - One Year Ago

Jan. 6th 2021 - One Year Ago

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01/06/22 • 16 min

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. advisor to VP Pence Olivia Troye, Huffington Post reporter Ryan Reilly, fmr. FBI assistant director Frank Figliuzzi, MSNBC anchor & host of 'American Radical' podcast Ayman Mohyeldin.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Can We Please Talk? have?

Can We Please Talk? currently has 249 episodes available.

What topics does Can We Please Talk? cover?

The podcast is about News, Democrats, Fox News, Ny Times, News Commentary, Podcasts, Finance, Npr, Cnn and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on Can We Please Talk??

The episode title '2021 year in review' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Can We Please Talk??

The average episode length on Can We Please Talk? is 51 minutes.

How often are episodes of Can We Please Talk? released?

Episodes of Can We Please Talk? are typically released every 6 days, 12 hours.

When was the first episode of Can We Please Talk??

The first episode of Can We Please Talk? was released on Nov 8, 2020.

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