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Can We Please Talk?

Leon Media Network

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‘Can We Please Talk?’ is a news commentary podcast hosted by Mike Leon with co-host Nick Zaveri. Each week, Mike & Nick break down topics making headlines, featuring award-winning journalists, correspondents, former & current government officials, historians, best-selling authors & more to provide expert analysis & informed perspective. “We talk to people who know what they’re TALKING about!”


Learn more at - https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/


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


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


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2021 year in review

Can We Please Talk?

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12/27/21 • 37 min

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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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12/27/21 • 37 min

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"Here's the latest..."

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12/13/21 • 44 min

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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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12/13/21 • 44 min

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Oxford Strong

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12/05/21 • 64 min

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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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12/05/21 • 64 min

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"Make the check out to..."

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10/10/22 • 50 min

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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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10/10/22 • 50 min

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08/07/22 • 51 min

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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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08/07/22 • 51 min

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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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10/17/23 • 83 min

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"I miss your (Elon) Musk.."

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04/19/22 • 50 min

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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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04/19/22 • 50 min

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09/02/22 • 59 min

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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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09/02/22 • 59 min

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Mass shootings in America

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01/10/22 • 58 min

Mike & Nick discuss America's decades long problem with mass shootings. Joining them is noted sociology professor at UNC-Greensboro, Dr. Steven Cureton. Dr. Cureton has written books on mass shooter profiles, particularly analyzing the data, trends, and profiles behind school shooters. To read Dr. Cureton's work on this subject, visit - https://bit.ly/3HOmkWy

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01/10/22 • 58 min

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Professor Michael Eric Dyson

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12/18/20 • 36 min

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Mike & Nick are joined by legendary NY Times best-selling author & Vanderbilt University professor, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. The guys discuss Dr. Dyson latest book, 'Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America', his journey & progression as a writer, what needs to change with policing in America, and the recent social stands professional athletes have taken across the sports world.

For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true

Email us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!

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12/18/20 • 36 min

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How many episodes does Can We Please Talk? have?

Can We Please Talk? currently has 192 episodes available.

What topics does Can We Please Talk? cover?

The podcast is about News, Democrats, 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 50 minutes.

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

Episodes of Can We Please Talk? are typically released every 6 days, 10 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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