Can We Please Talk?

In this episode, Mike is joined by AP Race & Policy reporter, Matt Brown, to discuss the latest in the U.S. Presidential race, Matt's reporting on the different strategies to target voters from both the Trump & Harris campaigns, plus, PBS correspondent Leila Molana-Allen joins to discuss her reporting from the civil war happening in Sudan, and the latest in the war in Gaza. Can We Please Talk? is presented as always by -Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!

Mike & Nick chat with the Director of the Haley Voters for Harris organization, Craig Snyder, about the goals & aims of their group, their message to voters as we head into the fall & more, plus, our Can I Talk! segment is back, Mike on the obsession with a Presidential candidate doing media interviews, while Nick breaks down when mud slinging goes wrong. We are brought to you as always by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!

Mike & Nick recap the week that was from Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. Hear from Executive Director at the Texas Signal, Jessica Montoya Coggins, and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) from Chicago, about the different speakers & speeches, the message going forward that Democrats will try to hammer home to voters come November & more. This episode is brought to you by - SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.

Mike & Nick are joined by Reuters Pentagon correspondent Idrees Ali to examine the latest from the wars in Ukraine & Gaza, the recent Ukrainian offensive into Russia, the bombings in Gaza, the hostage negotiations, what Idrees is hearing from senior U.S. officials inside D.C., plus, Mike & Nick on the latest from the campaign trail, from Pres. Biden making an appearance, to the Trump/Elon interview. We are presented by -Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Kitcaster - To get booked on a podcast today, visit https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ and sign up for free to get started!SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!

Mike is joined by guest co-host, Washington Post reporter María Luisa Paúl, to discuss the latest from the U.S. campaign trail, plus, Maria's recent reporting on everything happening in Venezuela with the recent elections between Nicholás Maduro & Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the protests, the global community's response & where this goes from here. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets. Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!

Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. Obama State Dept. spokesperson & Fox News contributor, Marie Harf, to talk about the state of the Presidential race, the campaign stops by VP Harris in Houston & Atlanta, fmr. President Trump's interview at NABJ in Chicago, a look at this past week's hearings on Capitol Hill regarding the Secret Service failures in the assassination attempt of fmr. President Trump, the war in Gaza & more.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.

Mike & Nick on the latest in the state of the 2024 Presidential race, a look back at the week that was, plus, Libertarian Party candidate for President, Chase Oliver joined the show to discuss his history running for office at the state & national level, where he stands on the key issues, the Libertarian platform overall & more.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!

Mike & Nick on President Biden's decision to not seek reelection, what comes next, plus, a look at the media coverage of this historic decision, from Van Jones crying on national tv (again), to Stephen Miller yelling on national tv (again), and everything in between.This episode is presented by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.

Mike & Nick recap the week that was at the Republican National Convention, plus, Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY) stopped by the pod to discuss the latest in the investigation into the assassination attempt of fmr. Pres. Trump, what "lowering the temperature" should look like in American politics, his thoughts on whether President Biden should remain in the race or not & more.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!