Can We Please Talk?

Mike & Nick recap the 2025 election. Republican strategist, fmr. Loudoun County (VA) official & author of 'The Six Secrets to Winning Any Local Election', Ken Reid stopped by to discuss the VA gubernatorial race, the effect of the government shutdown on the race, plus, NY Times politics reporter Maya King joined us to break down Zohran’s victory in NYC, what he promises to do on day one, and will Dems finally embrace the WAY he campaigned as we move to the midterms in 2026.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? 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 and enjoy that night out!

Mike & Nick on a potential media consolidation that could change the landscape of how you get your news, fmr. CNN producer & author of '24 Hours at The Capitol', Nora Neus stops by to discuss her new book, the stories told to her that have never been heard before by the public about that day in January of 2021, plus, this NBA gambling scandal is presented by our friends over at Draftkings... Actually, this episode is brought to you by our sponsors over at - Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? 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 and enjoy that night out!

Mike & Nick on the government shutdown entering its third week, fmr. White House adviser Elizabeth Jamison explains the effects the shutdown is having on military families, NPR Pentagon reporter Tom Bowman joins to discuss the Pentagon press core walkout last week, plus, why turning to Stephen A Smith for political analysis is as dumb as turning to Stephen A Smith for political analysis. This episode is brought to you by - Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? 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 and enjoy that night out!

Mike & Nick on the stories, and data, behind ICE raids across the U.S., plus author of 'The Gods of New York', NY Times staff writer Jonathan Mahler stops by to discuss the book, and one character from it that rose to prominence during the 1980's in NYC, and is now front and center in American politics - Donald J. Trump. Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? 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 and enjoy that night out!

Mike & Nick on the proposed ceasefire deal on the table to end the war in Gaza, CNN anchor & author of the new book 'Race Against Terror', Jake Tapper stops by to discuss the new book based on a true story in 2011, the ire on his last book about President Biden's decline, covering Trump 2.0, and finally, immigration attorney Susan Rosti explains immigration law updates you need to know.If you or someone you know is in need of an immigration attorney consultation, reach out to Susan at - Susanrostiesq@susanrosti.comSusanrostiesq@gmail.comThis episode is brought to you by - Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? 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 and enjoy that night out!

Mike & Nick on five news stories making headlines - two mass shootings in North Carolina & Michigan, President Trump threatening to send troops to Portland, a government shutdown looming, NYC Mayor Eric Adams ends his reelection campaign, plus, fmr. federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani joins us to break down the fifth story - the indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey.This episode is brought to you by - Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? 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 and enjoy that night out!

Mike & Nick on the FDA notifying doctors that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy can be associated with a “very increased risk of autism,” despite decades of evidence that it is safe, plus, Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, and return, all before 11:30 of the next week.This episode is brought to you by - Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? 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 and enjoy that night out!

In this special episode, Mike recaps a recent tv panel exchange with conservative radio host Jeff Crouere of 'Ringside Politics' discussing Charlie Kirk's life, and the current state of the tone of American politics.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? 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 and enjoy that night out!

Mike, Nick, and fmr. federal prosecutor & host of 'At-lyse You Heard It Here', Alyse Adamson on the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, the manhunt for the suspect, political rhetoric, violence towards politicians and commentators & more.