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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 & Nick Zaveri. Each week, the guys break down the latest news stories making headlines, featuring award-winning journalists, correspondents, former & current government officials, best-selling authors, members of Congress & more, to help provide analysis & informed perspective. “We talk to people who know what they’re talking about!”
Learn more about our show and the family of shows on Leon Media Network, LLC at - https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/
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Email the show at canwepleasetalkpodcast@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, concerns, or, you know, just want to talk!
Show theme song performed by the band 'Leaving Largo'
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Overcoming the Divide
Mike & Nick recently joined the 'Overcoming the Divide' podcast, hosted by Daniel Corcoran, to discuss the Biden presidency, the upcoming 2024 election, the war in Gaza & more. Follow 'Overcoming the Divide' at - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-the-divide-nonpartisan-politics/id1523927567 or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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34 for 34
Mike & Nick on fmr. President Donald Trump being found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in NY and what comes next.
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"South Bronx, south south Bronx.."
Mike is joined by guest host, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo, to discuss the closing arguments and jury deliberation upcoming as the Manhattan trial involving fmr. President Trump wraps up, plus, a look at the fmr. President's recent campaign stop in Mike's old hood, what Ximena is hearing on the campaign trail from voters in swing states & more.
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"Make my day pal"
Mike & Nick on the upcoming debates between fmr. President Trump & President Biden, a look at their recent campaign stops, plus, Unite America Executive Director Nick Troiano joins the pod to discuss his book 'The Primary Solution' & the work the folks over at Unite America are doing. Mike also pays his respects to CNN political commentator Alice Stewart, who recently passed away.
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Boxlab Promotions. On Friday May 31st, at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, FL, 'A Night of Champions' is going down, as the WBA Super Lightweight title is up for grabs, with undefeated Kevin Brown taking on Idalberto Umara, plus the Barrientes twins, Angel & Chavez are back in action, led by legendary trainer Bob Santos. Catch the fight exclusively on DAZN or if you live in the Orlando area, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/220060A1C49A24B4 for tickets!
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"Hush lil payment, don't you cry"
Mike & Nick on the latest in the NY trial involving fmr. President Trump, plus, in this week's Can I Talk? segment, Nick explains to Vivek Ramaswamy what naked racism is, and Mike gives NY Gov. Kathy Hochul an example of a kid from the Bronx that owns a computer (and hosts a podcast....)
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Boxlab Promotions. On Friday May 31st, at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, FL, 'A Night of Champions' is going down, as the WBA Super Lightweight title is up for grabs, with undefeated Kevin Brown taking on Idalberto Umara, plus the Barrientes twins, Angel & Chavez are back in action, led by legendary trainer Bob Santos. Catch the fight exclusively on DAZN or if you live in the Orlando area, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/220060A1C49A24B4 for tickets!
SeatGeek - NBA & NHL playoff tickets. Concerts. Comedy shows. SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that first purchase!
Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels us at https://lddy.no/1jquf & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.
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Protests & Policies
Mike & Nick on the protests that have happened across college campuses in America regarding the war in Gaza, plus, fmr. CNN political analyst and now running for Congress in NY's District 1, John Avlon stops by the pod to discuss why he is running for office, his district out in Long Island and why he felt the need to do something bigger than commenting on politics on tv.
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