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Mike & Nick with the latest on the devastating tornado that hit Arkansas & Kentucky, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom's "new" idea, and a work zoom call you don't want to join. Plus NPR education correspondent Anya Kamenetz joins the show to discuss all the latest news happening in the education world.

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Mike & Nick talk with former U.S. assistant attorney, professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law, legal analyst across major networks & the author of 'How to Read the Constitution - and Why', Kim Wehle. From the recent legal news making headlines, a look at how our democracy is being fundamentally challenged through different voter rights acts in some states, why civic engagement is so important, to how Kim's IG program 'Simple Politics' gives her audience a full breakdown & understanding on a topic (sound familiar?), join us for a conversation with one of the best legal minds in the country.

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As 2021 winds down, we look back at some of the topics and guest interviews from this past year, the love (and the hate) in our inbox, plus a preview of topics & guests coming up in 2022.

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Mike & Nick discuss the Wall Street Journal's report on the failures of Facebook to curb the spread of misinformation & disinformation across their platform, plus, former state & federal prosecutor Ron Filipkowski joins the program to discuss the right-wing echo chamber. Ron take us inside his former role working for the state of Florida, why Gov. Desantis's actions led to his resignation, why he felt he needed to do something about what was happening to his Republican party, and all the work his team is doing now to monitor right-wing media.

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As we reach the mid-year point, we look back at some of the best topics & guests discussed over the first half of the year. From author & screenwriter Chad Sanders's fantastic book 'Black Magic' that discusses race consciousness, to Politico Immigration reporter Sabrina Rodriguez discussing the issues at our southern border, to former USC & Pitt quarterback Max Browne breaking down how NCAA players should be paid for their image & likeness (before the recent Supreme Court ruling that changed the landscape of college athletics forever), join us for a look back at some fantastic conversations & a look ahead at future eps!

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Mike & Nick discuss the recent laws & legislation passed in Texas with Elizabeth Findell of the Wall Street Journal. Elizabeth takes us through the abortion law & what it means for Texans, the recent voting legislation & the impact it will have on citizens, the open-carry law that went into effect Sept. 1st where citizens do not have to show documentation or proof when carrying a weapon, plus other news coming from the state.

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In our first ever Patreon exclusive, author & screenwriter Chad Sanders joined us to discuss his new book 'Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma & Triumph' , and the highs & lows of taking a chance on yourself.

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Mike & Nick discuss all the latest legal news happening in the U.S. Joining them is former federal & state prosecutor, current CNN legal analyst & host of 'Third Degree' podcast, Elie Honig. From the latest developments in the Atlanta, GA & Boulder, CO mass shootings, the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin in the George Floyd murder case, the latest arrests from the January 6th riots in D.C., to the lawsuits in the big tech world, we break this all down & more, with one of the best legal minds in the business.

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Mike & Nick talk with filmmaker & CEO of This is 42, Desh Amila. Desh has directed & produced films such as ‘Islam: The Future of Tolerance,’ (about the famous conversation between former Islamic extremist Maajid Nawaz & noted atheist Sam Harris about Islam), as well as his latest project ‘Better Left Unsaid’ which looks at the world of political extremism. Desh founded Think Inc. in 2010, which was an intellectual touring company featuring speakers from Neil Degrasse Tyson to Sam Harris to Michio Kaku. The guys talked with Desh about his life story growing up in Sri Lanka, his work in the documentary space, the rise of political extremism, and the mission his new company This is 42 is on to 'make intelligence cool again.'

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Mike & Nick discuss the protests & crisis happening in Cuba. Joining them is reporter Alex Daugherty from the Miami Herald. From the historical look at what has happened on the island, the recent wave of protests, the Cuban government limiting internet access & arresting protestors, to what the U.S.'s response should be in all of this, we examine it all.

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In our Patreon first look, Prof. Kim Wehle of the University of Baltimore-School of Law, a former U.S. assistant attorney and author of 'How to read the Constitution and WHY' joined us to discuss how to get people more civically engaged in this country & why it matters.

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Mike & Nick discuss the world of support groups. Joining them is SI swimsuit model, dancer, fitness instructor & founder of the Baldtourage, Christie Valdiserri. From Christie's personal life story, how she discovered she had Alopecia, how it affected her both professionally & personally, the support group she started to help kids & adolescences that have this condition, to becoming the first bald model featured in SI's Swimsuit edition, join us for an inspirational conversation you won't want to miss!

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Mike & Nick talk with climate writer and contributor at The Daily Beast & The Atlantic, Thor Benson, about climate change, the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow, and his recent pieces on how we handle this global crisis as a community.

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Mike & Nick are joined by Fox Sports & BNC morning show host Mike Hill. Mike talks about his life story, how he served in the Air Force & worked for the NSA, how he got his start in broadcasting, his journey from local tv to ESPN to Fox Sports, his new book 'Open Mike', which chronicles his journey both professionally & personally, and his latest chapter being on a reality tv series.

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Mike & Nick talk with award-winning producer from Rakontur Films, Alfred Spellman. Alfred has produced & worked on some legendary documentaries (along with director Billy Corben & David Cypkin), from 'Cocaine Cowboys' to '537 Votes' to 'Screwball' to 'ESPN's 30 for 30: The U'. Alfred takes us through his upbringing in Miami Beach, to what the role of a producer is on films, the great stories Rakontur Films has told that the city of Miami has inspired, and a never-before told story of a film that almost got made.

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For this week's Patreon exclusive, Telemundo 62 & NBC10 Chief Meteorologist Violeta Yas joined us to discuss the "bad rap" meteorologists get, the difference between weather vs. climate, & more.

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In this episode, Mike & Nick discuss the war in Afghanistan with Reuters foreign policy correspondent, Idrees Ali. From the U.S.'s twenty-year involvement, to the recent withdrawal efforts, what the previous four administrations have done right & wrong, to was it all worth it, we examine this with one of the best correspondents in the business. Note - this episode was taped prior to the horrific bomb blast outside of Kabul airport.

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In this episode, Mike & Nick break down the 2020 US Presidential election, discussing the large voter turnout, mail-in votes, and key demographics.

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Mike & Nick discuss the recent legislation passed in Texas regarding women's reproductive rights, Florida governor Ron Desantis's new mandates against President Biden's vaccine mandates, Nicki Minaj's ridiculous cousin’s friend story, plus Dr. Amy Scallon from Temple University joins us to discuss her recent study & publishings on teacher turnover & retention. To learn more about this study or to reach out to Dr. Scallon directly, click on this link - https://education.temple.edu/about/faculty-staff/amy-millett-scallon-tuf28541

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Mike & Nick discuss the power of representation in sports & sports media. Joining us is Sr. Producer at Bleacher Report, Lakia Holmes. Lakia has worked in media for close to 20 years at various media outlets & leagues (from MLB to ESPN to NFL Network), and recently produced a piece for MSG Networks on the Black Girls Hockey Club, a group that wants to inspire and sustain passion for the sport of hockey, specifically in the Black community. From Lakia's own journey in media as a black woman, the advice she would give to the next generation of black females coming up in media, to all the work the BGHC is doing with the NHL to make hockey not only more inclusive for fans of the game, but more affordable to communities of color that want to play, join us for a conversation you won't want to miss!

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In part one of this two-part series, Mike & Nick are joined by Dr. Steven Cureton, who is a Professor of Sociology at UNC-Greensboro. Dr. Cureton has written books & research papers on African-Americans’ life chances, behavioral outcomes, gangs & gangsterism, issues related to equity and justice & a study on minority hiring practices in the National Football League. In part one, Dr. Cureton takes us through what the study of sociology is, what he means by "life course applicability" when he is teaching his students, and how the study of sociology plays a role in a plethora of issues happening today.

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In this episode, Mike & Nick jump into the music business. Joining them is Grammy-nominated producer & songwriter, with over 75 million records sold, Clinton Sparks. From how he discovered a passion for music early on, to the legendary songs made & artists he has worked with (from Lil Jon's - Turn Down For What to Pitbull's hit - Shut it Down to Akon's - Sorry, Blame it on Me), to his new book 'How To Win Big In The Music Business' that teaches you how to succeed in any industry, to how his radio station Get Familiar Radio helps up & coming artists get exposure, get familiar with one of the biggest names ever in the music & business industry!

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In this episode, the guys analyze America's education system. With Nick's experience in the education field for over 20 years, the guys discuss some of the core issues of today's system and what can be done to improve it.

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Mike & Nick break down the latest Jan. 6th committee news, plus later in the program, MSNBC host Ayman Mohyeldin & producer Preeti Varathan join the show to talk about their gripping five-part podcast series ‘American Radical’, that examines how capitol rioter Roseanne Boyland wandered down the path of misinformation & disinformation, ultimately culminating in her death in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6th.

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In this episode, Mike & Nick discuss the coronavirus pandemic. From the timeline, to its impact across America, government responses, and when can we return to normal.

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Mike & Nick talk with playwright, author, and award-winning narrator Erin Mallon. Erin has narrated over 500 books (available on Audible.com), and has written several plays & novels. Learn how she got her start in the industry, to her influences in the world of theatre & narration, and what advice she would give to aspiring writers & narrators.

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In this episode, we look back at the events that unfolded in our nation's capitol on January 6th, 2021. We hear remarks from President Biden on the anniversary, plus hear from different guests that have been on the program that have covered January 6th, reported on it, or have worked in key government positions to help defend our democracy.

Featured in this episode (in order) - historian Professor Eric Foner, fmr. NSA communications specialist & BNC morning show anchor Mike Hill, fmr. advisor to VP Pence Olivia Troye, Huffington Post reporter Ryan Reilly, fmr. FBI assistant director Frank Figliuzzi, MSNBC anchor & host of 'American Radical' podcast Ayman Mohyeldin.

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Mike & Nick discuss America's decades long problem with mass shootings. Joining them is noted sociology professor at UNC-Greensboro, Dr. Steven Cureton. Dr. Cureton has written books on mass shooter profiles, particularly analyzing the data, trends, and profiles behind school shooters. To read Dr. Cureton's work on this subject, visit - https://bit.ly/3HOmkWy

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Mike & Nick with the latest on voting rights legislation passing at the federal level, Kyrsten Sinema's "good" point on the filibuster, plus former State Department spokesperson & Fox News contributor Marie Harf joins us to discuss what the Democrats need to do from a messaging standpoint in the 2022 midterms & beyond.

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Mike & Nick on President Biden's recent one year in office presser, a statistical breakdown of the highs and lows, plus later in the program, Dr. Paul Offit, an attending physician over at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia & an advisor on the FDA committee, joins the pod to discuss the latest Omicron news, vaccine hesitancy, and how to actually "do your own research."

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Mike & Nick with the latest on Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement, Spotify & Joe Rogan's recent statements about his content, plus presidential historian & author Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky joins the pod to grade President Biden's first term, explain our nation's long history with misinformation, and break down her latest book 'The Cabinet'.

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Mike & Nick on the rising tensions between Russia & the Ukraine, as award-winning national security & intelligence reporter at Foreign Policy, Amy Mackinnon joins the pod to break down the latest, plus we examine the Brian Flores class action suit against the NFL and hear from someone who is working with the league on helping to spark change.

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Mike & Nick are joined by Politico national politics correspondent Sabrina Rodriguez to discuss the latest headlines & her recent article on the GOP gaining ground with voters in key battleground states, plus the "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa, the latest on what is happening with our neighbors north of the border.

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Mike & Nick with the latest details on the conflict between Russia & Ukraine, the Kim Potter sentencing in Minnesota, plus, former U.S. assistant attorney, professor at the Baltimore School of Law & author of 'How to think like a lawyer - and why', Kim Wehle joins the show to discuss her latest book & break down some of the legal news of the week.

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Mike & Nick with the latest news & updates from what is happening in Ukraine. Plus, a panel discussion on the crisis unfolding as fmr. State Dept. spokesperson & advisor to Sec. Kerry, Marie Harf rejoins us to give her insights, as well as history professor Jared Fishman on the historical outlook of this war.

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Mike & Nick with the latest on the war in Ukraine, plus how WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has been detained in a Russian prison for the last month & could face 10+ years in prison for possession of vape cartridges. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/

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Mike & Nick with the latest on what is happening in Ukraine, Florida's new controversial bill banning LGBTQ topics in schools, plus Kim Kardashian feels no one wants to work anymore.

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Mike & Nick on the recent confirmation hearing for SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Deshaun Watson saga playing out in the NFL, plus GZEROMedia’s Alex Kliment joins us to help break down the latest news coming out of the war in Ukraine, his recent article on Russian polling data regarding the invasion & more.

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Mike & Nick with the latest on the war in Ukraine, a recap of President Biden's speech in Poland last week, the slap heard around Hollywood, plus, actress Amy Hargreaves (Homeland, 13 Reasons Why, Billions) joins the pod to discuss her latest project, activism in Hollywood, and the amazing mentoring work she is doing with SpeakWell organization (https://speakwell.rocks/).

Stream Amy's new film They/Them/Us on AppleTV+ or download it now on ITunes!

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On this episode, Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst joined us to talk about his reporting in the Ukraine, what he saw firsthand on the ground while in Kyiv & other parts of the country, the misinformation & disinformation that is coming out of the region, and why Trey loves doing what he does reporting from conflict zones.

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Mike & Nick on the recent subway shooting in NYC, President Biden & DOJ's new measure on ghost guns, plus LA Times congressional reporter Nolan McCaskill re-joins the pod to discuss the recent confirmation hearing of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, what upcoming legislation is being talked about in D.C., plus all the latest news & notes coming out of Congress.

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The latest from the war in Ukraine, updates from reporters in the region, a look at the media coverage of the war here in the U.S. from one particular network, plus, Elon's attempt to takeover Twitter explained. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, please visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/

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In this episode, a recap of the federal mask mandate being lifted for travel, El Paso Times immigration reporter Lauren Villagran joins us to discuss all the latest news & notes happening at the U.S. southern border, plus, we bid farewell to a streaming service just a month old.

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Mike & Nick recap the White House Correspondents Dinner, break down the Sage Steele ESPN lawsuit, Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Maura Gillespie joins the pod to discuss her tenure in D.C. working for fmr. House Speaker John Boehner & Rep. Kinzinger, what bipartisanship should look like in Congress & her message to Republicans for the upcoming midterms. Plus, a dive into our show mailbag on recent comments from fans about our last episode.

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Mike & Nick recap the release of Justice Alito's draft opinion last week & the potential impact that will happen across various states if/when Roe v. Wade is overturned. Plus, NPR political reporter Deepa Shivaram joins the pod to discuss her latest article on the history of the anti-abortion movement in this country, what the decisions of Roe v. Wade & Casey vs. Planned Parenthood actually entailed from a legal standpoint, how the abortion issue could play a role in the midterms & more.

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Mike & Nick on the recent wave of mass shootings that happened over the weekend across the U.S. WKBW (ABC7 in Buffalo) reporter Natalie Fahmy joined us to discuss the latest on that horrific, racially-motivated attack. Plus, a look at the baby formula shortage playing out across the country.

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A look at some of the primaries that have happened across key states (PA, NC) before the upcoming midterms this November. Aaron Hamlin, the Executive Director of the Center for Election Science joined us to break down all the work they are doing to help improve the voting methods in the U.S. (check out their work at electionscience.org), plus, our new game 'Hot Takes' fires off on four recent topics in the news.

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Mike & Nick on yet another school shooting in this country, this time in Uvalde, TX, plus we go through our inbox and share fan emails & comments. Donate to the families of the victims in Uvalde at - https://bit.ly/3LKM5Zy. Email us with questions & comments at canwepleasetalkpodcast@gmail.com.

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Mike & Nick on another mass shooting, this time in Tulsa, Oklahoma, plus, Features & Opinions editor at the Texas Signal, Jessica Montoya Coggins, joins the pod to discuss the latest from Uvalde,TX and her recent piece on Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke's town hall on gun violence. To donate to the victims families in Uvalde, visit at - https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/donate-to-texas-elementary-school-shooting

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Mike & Nick with the latest from the Jan. 6th primetime hearings, a look at Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio's recent comments about said riots from 1/6, plus, Matthew McConaughey's passionate speech about gun legislation last week may finally have a light at the end of the tunnel as a bipartisan agreement on gun reform has taken place in the Senate.

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Mike & Nick talk with PBS NewsHour's chief correspondent Amna Nawaz about the past & upcoming Jan. 6th hearings, Amna's reporting from Uvalde on the horrific school shooting & subsequent investigations, the bipartisan compromise on gun legislation & discussing 'American exceptionalism'. Plus, Mike & Nick on the book tour for a former Trump administration official that is making the media rounds.

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Mike & Nick on the Supreme Court's ruling last week in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health, which overturned the landmark case of Roe v. Wade in this country. Plus, foreign policy correspondent at Reuters, Idrees Ali is back to break down the latest U.S. foreign policy news, Sec. Austin's recent trip to meet with his counterparts around the world, President Biden's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia & more.

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Mike & Nick on more Supreme Court rulings last week before their break, this time on rulings involving the second amendment, the environment, immigration status & more. Plus, President Biden was out in these NATO streets. Happy 4th!

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Mike & Nick with the latest on last week's mass shooting in Highland Park, the Akron police killing of Jayland Walker, PM Boris Johnson's resignation, plus, Kate Smith, the senior director of news content at Planned Parenthood joined the pod to explain what the organization is really all about & what they are doing across states to help women in this fight for reproductive rights & access. If you want to get involved in the fight, visit www.bansoff.org, and for patients seeking an abortion, visit www.abortionfinder.org or call 1-800-230-Plan.

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The latest from the Texas House Committee's report on the police response in the Uvalde school shooting, a recap of the latest Jan. 6th committee hearing, President Biden's trip to Israel & Saudi Arabia examined, plus, a message to voters under the age of 30.

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Mike & Nick on the massive heatwaves that have happened across the U.S. & Europe & their impact, plus, Fox News contributor, democratic strategist & host of 'The Leslie Marshall Show', Leslie Marshall joined us to break down the bipartisan support for the Electoral Count Act, the 1/6 committee hearings, and the Supreme Court's 'Summer to Remember' of decisions. Head to https://chooose.today/ to get digital tools that help you make climate action part of your everyday life.

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Mike & Nick examine the PACT act & Assault Weapons ban bills that failed/passed in the Senate & House respectively and what comes next for each of these pieces of legislation, plus, New York Times politics reporter Maya King joins the pod to break down her article on younger voters being frustrated with our current government, plus a look at key midterm races she has her eye on for November.

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Mike & Nick on Arizona's GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, what the people of Kansas voted on last week that may be an indicator for the upcoming midterms, Brittney Griner's 9-year sentence in Russia & what comes next, plus, Dr. Catherine Pearlman joined us to discuss her latest book 'First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety & Etiquette' and the way it helps kids navigate the responsibility of owning a smartphone.

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Mike & Nick break down last week's events of the FBI executing a search warrant on former President Trump's home in Florida. Joining them is former CIA analyst, former State Department spokesperson & Fox News contributor Marie Harf to help explain what happened last week, the different types of government classifications, the media coverage across outlets, the rise of threats the FBI has received subsequently, and what comes next from this investigation.

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Mike & Nick on the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law last week & what it means for you, Rep. Cheney losing her primary last week in Wyoming, a farewell to another news show we have outlasted, plus, golf journalist & author Robert Lusetich joined us to break down the ongoing battle between the PGA Tour & LIV Golf.

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Mike & Nick on President Biden's executive order regarding student loan debt forgiveness & what this means for you, an explainer on "quiet quitting", plus, fmr. federal & state prosecutor, CNN sr. legal analyst Elie Honig is back to help us break down the latest legal news making headlines.

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Mike & Nick on the affidavit release in the search on former President Trump's home, plus, a school district in Missouri is bringing back *checks notes* corporal punishment. This episode is brought to you by - 

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Mike & Nick on President Biden's 'Safer America' plan, the water crisis playing out in Jackson, MS, plus, Washington Post national correspondent Matthew Brown joins us to break down all of fmr. President Trump's ongoing legal battles & a look at key midterm races he is covering. Visit Mississippi Food Network to help the people of Mississippi during this crisis - https://bit.ly/3cDzAng

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Mike & Nick on President Biden's 'Soul of the Nation' speech last week & the fallout reaction, the damaging floods that are happening in Pakistan, plus, a new segment called "Dear CWPT" where we help a fellow listener with a dilemma. To donate to the people of Pakistan, please visit - https://bit.ly/3RRAQlq

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Mike & Nick on Sen. Lindsey Graham's federal abortion ban idea, a feel good family story out of Canada you may have missed last week, plus, Texas Tribune political correspondent Patrick Svitek joined us to break down the latest news happening out of the state. Visit tribfest.org to find out more about the 12th annual Texas Tribune Festival happening 9/22-9/24 featuring prominent guest speakers across the political landscape.

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Mike & Nick with the latest on Gov. Desantis transporting migrants to Martha's Vineyard & the fallout, plus, investigative journalist at the Mississippi Today, Anna Wolfe joins the pod as she broke the story of former MS Gov. Phil Bryant helping former NFL QB Brett Favre secure welfare funding of $5M dollars for a Univ. of Southern Miss. volleyball stadium.

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Mike & Nick on the 'Commitment to America' plan unveiled by the House Republicans, a workplace scandal making sports headlines, plus, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo on the latest news & notes out of D.C.

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Mike & Nick on Hurricane Ian's devastation throughout western Florida, plus, former FBI special agent Peter Lapp joins us to break down the latest with the ongoing FBI/DOJ investigation into former President Trump's handling of classified documents. To help the victims of Hurricane Ian & Fiona, visit https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/

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Mike & Nick on the upcoming Jan. 6th committee hearing, Maggie Haberman's new book, the worse boss ever from Florida, plus, Iranian-British journalist & author Kamin Mohammadi joined us to explain the protests & uprising happening in Iran after the "morality police" killing of Mahsa Amini.

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Mike & Nick on the Herschel Walker story in GA, our recent focus group with voters on the campus of FIU in Miami & what they had to say, plus, Kanye West talks to Tucker Carlson.

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Mike & Nick on some key midterm races to keep an eye on as early voting gets ready to start across the country. Plus, human rights lawyer & board chair of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center, Gissou Nia joins us to discuss the latest on the protests in Iran.

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Mike & Nick on the 1/6 committee's final hearing, plus, a look at some more key midterm races including last week's Georgia senate debate between Raphael Warnock & Herschel Walker. This episode is brought to you by -

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Mike & Nick on shows continuing to book Kanye West as a guest, debates that happened in Florida & Georgia, plus, Dr. Xavier Perez of DePaul University joins us to discuss the Latino vote and issues affecting the community, from immigration to policing & more.

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Mike & Nick on the federal appeals court's temporary block on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, plus, NY Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman is back to discuss his new book, 'The Last Folk Hero: The Life & Myth of Bo Jackson".

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Live from Washington, D.C., we celebrate our two-year anniversary! First up, fmr. CIA officer, State Dept. spokesperson & Fox News contributor Marie Harf and fmr. FBI special agent Pete Lapp joined us to discuss why they got into government & the public mistrust surrounding their former employers. Later, our panel of journalists, Washington Post national politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo & Reuters foreign policy correspondent Idrees Ali join us to discuss the current state of journalism, why they got into the profession, how to cover misinformation & disinformation from politicians & more.

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Mike & Nick on President Biden's final speech before the midterm elections on Tuesday, the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband, U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) joined the pod to discuss his re-election campaign, Democrats messaging to voters ahead of Election Day, plus, Nick grades Mike's appearance on MSNBC. Visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988 if you or someone you know is seeking mental health services.

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Mike & Nick on the 2022 midterm elections, where we are at this moment, key results across the Senate, House & Governor races, plus, Fox News senior congressional reporter Chad Pergram joined us to give his analysis & some of his surprises on Election night.

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Mike & Nick on political buzzwords, the latest midterm election updates, plus, a different perspective on Kyrie Irving's ongoing battle with his employer.

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Mike & Nick on former President Trump announcing his third bid to become President, author David Marchick stops by the pod to discuss his book 'The Peaceful Transfer of Power: An Oral History of America's Presidential Transitions' & how this process is crucial to protecting our nation, plus, a shoutout to a few loyal listeners.

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Mike & Nick on the mass shooting in Colorado Springs, the DOJ's appointment of a special counsel in their investigations into former President Trump, Dr. Peniel Joseph joins the pod to discuss his latest book 'The Third Reconstruction: America's Struggle for Racial Justice in the 21st century', plus, what we are thankful for. To donate to the victims of the shooting in Colorado Springs, visit http://bit.ly/3UVvacg

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Mike & Nick on a former President's dinner with a white nationalist, House Republicans plan to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, plus, CNBC tech reporter Lora Kolodny on her great reporting surrounding all the latest Elon Musk/Twitter news.

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Mike is joined by former CNN & Fox News anchor and the host of 'The Rick Sanchez Podcast', Rick Sanchez and former State Department spokesperson & Fox News contributor Marie Harf to discuss the Georgia runoff, candidate integrity this past election cycle, a look at the House & Senate in 2023, frontrunners for both parties in 2024 & more.

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Mike is joined by guest co-host Sabrina Rodriguez of the Washington Post, as they recap the 2022 election cycle, the lessons learned in the GA runoff, a look to 2024, plus, Mike's message to listeners on the recent events surrounding a member of Congress's family. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Mike is joined by guest co-host Alex Kliment of GZERO Media to examine Brittney Griner's release from Russia, the latest on the war in Ukraine, plus, a look at the protests in Iran & China's zero-COVID policy.

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Mike & Nick on fmr. President Trump selling NFT trading cards, a bipartisan hearing in D.C. to examine gun violence, Elon Musk banning journalists, plus, Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) stops by to discuss his fight for paid leave for rail workers, what bipartisanship looks like in D.C. nowadays, what he's learned during his time in Congress & more.

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Mike & Nick on a take about today's news media, the Jan. 6th committee's criminal referrals, plus, NY Times finance reporter Emily Flitter joined us to break down the the world of cryptocurrency, the collapse of FTX & the arrest of founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Mike & Nick recap 2022 on the pod. From topics like the protests in Iran, guests like Anna Wolfe of the Mississippi Today (who broke the Brett Favre welfare funds scandal), to members of Congress appearing on the pod, we look back at the news of 2022, guests & give a sneak peak to where our show is headed in 2023 (spoiler alert - we signed with a network people!)

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Mike & Nick on the wild story about Congressman George Santos's (R-NY) resume & life, a farewell to a legendary journalism icon who recently passed, plus, Washington Post travel reporter Hannah Sampson joined us to break down all the Southwest Airlines news from the holiday break.

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Mike & Nick on Rep. Kevin McCarthy's long week to become House Speaker, a few news stories you may have missed, plus, El Paso immigration reporter Lauren Villagran joined us to break down the latest news happening at our U.S. southern border, including President Biden's recent trip.

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Mike & Nick on President Biden's handling of classified documents & the subsequent appointment of a special counsel, plus, author & host of 'The Muckrake' podcast, Jared Yates Sexton joins the pod to discuss his new book 'The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia and the Coming Crisis'.

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Mike & Nick on the mass shooting in CA, Florida's Dept. of Education rejecting an AP African-American studies class, plus, fmr. FBI special agent Pete Lapp joins the pod to help us break down the President Biden classified documents investigation & tell us about his upcoming book 'The Queen of Cuba'.

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Mike & Nick recap 'Classified Docs Week' regarding documents found in President Biden & former VP Mike Pence's home, former President Trump is reinstated to Facebook & Instagram, plus, we examine the story about a six-year old student who shot his teacher in VA.

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Mike & Nick examine the Tyre Nichols' killing in Memphis by the Memphis Police Department, as Maryland PG County Sgt. Will Benson joins the pod to discuss the case, plus, we break down the recent body cam footage released of the Paul Pelosi attack from October.

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Mike & Nick on the House vote to remove Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks an elementary school got $5.1 billion dollars for CRT studies, plus, CNN Sr. Legal Analyst & author of the new book 'Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It", Elie Honig is back on the pod to talk about his latest work & help us break down some legal news making headlines.

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Mike & Nick on the devastating earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the State of the Union address upcoming for President Biden, plus, a look back at all the sensible Chinese spy balloon takes of the week.

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Mike & Nick on President Biden's State of the Union address this past week, key takeaways & moments, plus, PBS White House correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez joins us to break down the speech, what is up next priority wise for the Biden administration, plus the House & Senate agendas in 2023.

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Mike & Nick on the latest with all the UFO's being shot down in U.S. & Canada, plus the East Palestine train derailment story & dispelling the myth that "no one is talking about this story."

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Mike & Nick on fmr. South Carolina governor Nikki Haley announcing her run for presidency in 2024, plus, Reuters Pentagon correspondent Idrees Ali joins the pod to break down all the latest news of the unidentified flying objects shot down by the U.S. military & more.

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Mike & Nick on the recent court filings released regarding Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit against Fox News, text & email message exchanges between on-air talent & network producers, plus, a news division vs. an opinion division explained.

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Mike & Nick on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's "national divorce" idea, professor of constitutional law at Northwestern University & author of the book 'Burning Down The House: How Libertarian Philosophy Was Corrupted By Delusion & Greed', Andrew Koppelman stops by the pod, plus a new segment debut.

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