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‘Can We Please Talk?’ is a news commentary podcast hosted by Mike Leon &amp; Nick Zaveri.&nbsp;Each week, the guys break down the latest news stories making headlines, featuring award-winning journalists, correspondents, former &amp; current government officials, best-selling authors, members of Congress &amp; more, to help provide analysis &amp; informed perspective.&nbsp;“We talk to people who know what they’re talking about!”&nbsp;Learn more about our show and the family of shows on Leon Media Network, LLC at - https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/Follow us on IG - @canwepleasetalkpodcast, Twitter -@CANWEPLEASTALK, TikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastEmail 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'Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.