Mike & Nick on the recent truce in the Israel-Hamas war, the freeing of hostages this past holiday weekend, the insane story around one of the hostages in 9-year-old Emily Hand, plus, Notre Dame history professor & author of Democracy in Darkness, Katlyn Carter joins the pod to discuss her new book. We are sponsored by BetterHelp. If you are thinking of trying therapy, please give BetterHelp a try by going to www.betterhelp.com/canwepleasetalk to get 10% off your first month for being a CWPT listener. And by Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at <a href="https://lddy.no/1i34i" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lddy.no/1i34i</a> & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your purchase. Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk">http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk</a>. Become a member at <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk">https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk</a>.

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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.