Can We Please Talk?

In this special episode, Mike is joined by former FBI Assistant Inspector & Legal Attaché to Ukraine, James Davidson, for a conversation about the war in Ukraine, the current negotiations for peace, the way this is playing out in front of cameras for all of us to see, and how President Trump's 'Art of the Deal' is influencing the strategy. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, 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!

Mike & Nick break down, what went down, in the Oval Office last week between Pres. Trump & Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky, plus, Bloomberg News Sr. reporter & host of the 'Big Take D.C.' pod, Saleha Mohsin, stops by to explain why eggs aren't getting cheaper, and why tariff is not just a word, its a strategy.We are presented as always by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, 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!

Mike & Nick talk with Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY) on the latest news out of D.C., Elon Musk & DOGE, Pres. Trump's comments about the war in Ukraine and President Zelensky, plus, Mike & Nick on Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director and a refresher on the history of the bureau.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, 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!

Mike & Nick are joined by Global Affairs correspondent at Scripps News, Maya Rodriguez, to break down Sec Rubio's meeting with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine, Sec of Def. Pete Hegseth's recent comments at NATO about U.S. and Europe's relationship, plus, Mike & Nick on JP Morgan's CEO Jamie Dimon's comments blasting his remote work employees.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, 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!

Mike & Nick examine all the uproar in D.C. about DOGE, the person leading it, what it has done so far, the time another U.S. President tried to work on government efficiency you probably forgot about, plus, Sociology Chair at UNC-Greensboro & author of 'Personal Foul Against The NFL: Roughing Black Bodies', Dr. Steven Cureton joins to discuss another acronym making news - D.E.I. To get Dr. Cureton's book, visit - https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Foul-Against-NFL-Roughing/dp/1433199858Can We Please Talk? as always is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, 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!Donate to the charitable efforts of the Mali Rising Foundation, and our friend Andrea Lewis, by visiting https://www.malirisingfdn.org/donate

Mike & Nick on the recent plane crashes in Washington D.C., involving an American Airlines regional jet & a military helicopter near Reagan Airport, and the crash of a Learjet in Philadelphia, PA, then later, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia & author of ''Bad Advice: Why Celebrities, Politicians and Activists aren't your best source of health information', Dr. Paul Offit joins Mike to discuss the potential confirmation of RFK Jr to lead Health and Human Services.Can We Please Talk? is presented as always by Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA crazy trades, NHL in full swing, MLB around the corner, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use Mike & Nick's promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!

Mike & Nick recap the last week plus of executive orders and actions coming from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, as fmr. federal prosecutor Alyse Adamson joined the pod to break down the legal challenges & hurdles, from immigration, to federal programs & more.We are presented as always by Fresh Roasted Coffee. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek. NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, 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!Pew Research Center article mentioned in the pod by Nick - https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/07/12/how-pew-research-center-counts-unauthorized-immigrants-in-us/

Mike & Nick on Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C., all the speeches & executive orders from President Trump, and President Biden, that you may have missed, plus, author of the book 'We Hold These Truths', Dr. Casey Burgat joins the pod to talk about his book and how it dismantles the myths about American politics. We are presented as always by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the news & politics of the day. Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use their promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.

Mike & Nick on the latest from the wildfires in Los Angeles, what state & local officials are saying, the political blame game taking place as always, plus, the host of 'Laura Coates Live' on CNN, Laura Coates joined the show to discuss her team's reporting in LA, what stories she is focused on in 2025, legal analysis of some upcoming Supreme Court cases & more.To donate and help the victims and those affected by these tragic fires, visit https://unitedwayla.org/wildfire-response-resources/We are presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Nothing will get you through that pile of work emails you are staring at faster than the delicious coffee 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.