Can We Please Talk?

Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. FBI special agent & author of 'The Queen of Cuba', Pete Lapp, to discuss the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the alleged suspect who killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, at a McDonald's in Altoona, PA, the way this investigation unfolded, plus, we look at the broader issue around the healthcare system in the U.S. & why a CEO was a target.Can We Please Talk? is presented as always by our friends at - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Hot coffee, iced coffee, tea & more, nothing gets us through the day like the great tasting products from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek -  NFL, NBA, NHL, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!

Mike is joined by guest co-host, GZERO Media correspondent Alex Kliment, to look at the latest in the wars in Ukraine & Gaza, the ceasefire by Israel & Hezbollah, the policy positions of President-elect Trump and how they will affect these conflicts, the recent Cabinet picks & their impact on U.S. foreign policy and more. We are presented by - SeatGeek -  NFL, NBA, NHL, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - Hot coffee, iced coffee, tea & more, nothing gets us through the day like the great tasting products from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.

Mike & Nick are joined by Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) for a look at how he won his district this past election cycle, his message to the Democratic Party at-large, the recent Cabinet nominations by President-elect Trump, and ways he is looking to work with the incoming administration to help his district. We are brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Black Friday deals are here at FRC! Great coffee plus march and more. Visit - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off that purchase!SeatGeek -  NFL, NBA, NHL, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!

Mike & Nick examine RFK Jr as the Secretary of HHS pick, plus, fmr ISR coordinator for the U.S. Army & the host of 'This Week Explained', Kervin Aucoin stops by to break down the latest on the wars in Ukraine & Gaza, plus the recent picks by fmr Pres. Trump to lead the Pentagon, DOJ & DNI.We are powered by our friends at Fresh Roasted Coffee. The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek -  NFL tickets, NBA & NHL seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!

Mike & Nick are joined by Fox News contributor & Democratic strategist Marie Harf, to examine the week that was for the Democratic Party, plus, a closer look at how podcasting has reshaped the future of interviews for political candidates. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek -  NFL tickets, NBA & NHL seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!

Mike & Nick recap the 2024 Presidential Election, a look a the data from the states & counties, plus, a panel segment with political analysts on what played out as fmr. President Trump defeated VP Kamala Harris.This episode is brought to you by - SeatGeek -  NFL tickets, NBA & NHL seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.

Mike & Nick on the final days before the 2024 U.S. elections, the fallout from the comments by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at fmr. President Trump's rally at MSG, plus, fmr. RNC senior advisor Terry Holt stops by to give us his thoughts on the campaigns, how podcasts interviews have reshaped the way candidates are approaching media interviews & more.Can We Please Talk? is presented by Fresh Roasted Coffee - The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek. NFL tickets, NBA & NHL regular seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!

Mike & Nick on fmr. President Trump's stop at McDonald's in PA, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo joins us to discuss her latest reporting from battleground Arizona, plus, our Can I Talk? segment is back, Nick on comedians becoming politics anchors, Mike on why you need to read the fine print on the ballot referendums in your state.This episode is brought to you by - SeatGeek -  MLB playoffs, NBA & NHL seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.

Mike & Nick on the viral weekend after Mike's CNN panel discussion on the 2020 election & Barack Obama's message to black male voters, plus, ABC News Legal Analyst & author of 'Pardon Power: How the pardon system works - and WHY', friend of the pod Kim Wehle stops by to talk about the book & what is at stake this election, from the legal perspective. We are presented as always by -SeatGeek -  MLB playoffs, NBA & NHL seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.