Mike &amp; Nick on the FCC/CBS controversy over the airing of James Talarico's interview with Stephen Colbert, the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, plus Immigration Correspondent at NPR, Ximena Bustillo joins to discuss the partial government shutdown happening over I.C.E. funding. Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC.&nbsp;The best tasting coffee is back, along with the best news commentary podcast keeping you informed in 2026!&nbsp;Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr &amp; use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.&nbsp;#coffee #tea&nbsp; And by SeatGeek.&nbsp; Need a night out?&nbsp;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! 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>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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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.