Can We Please Talk?

Mike is joined by fmr. federal prosecutor Joseph Moreno to examine all the legal news, from National Guard troop deployment, Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case and other immigration news, the recent executive order around flag burning and freedom of speech, plus, Mike & Nick with a thought on the school shooting in Minnesota and the ONE constant denominator in all schools shootings that starts with the letter G.

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Mike & Nick on a recent FBI search of a fmr. Trump official's home and office, which begs the question - righteous search or politically motivated? Plus, AP politics reporter Matthew Brown joined the pod to give the latest from his reporting, on the federal government's "takeover" of D.C. police, and what might happen next.

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Fmr. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darin Gaub stops by to discuss the meeting in Alaska between President Trump & Putin, are we any closer to seeing an end to the war in Ukraine, plus, Mike & Nick explain why you shouldn't be getting your American history lessons from the fitness instructor from 'The Biggest Loser'.

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Mike & Nick are joined by Executive Director over at the Texas Signal, Jessica Montoya Coggins, to discuss the redistricting fight happening in Texas, the latest on the Texas Democrats who have left the state, plus, Mike & Nick on Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for taking control of Gaza City the protests happening in Israel over this, and a viral CNN panel exchange on this topic with a human rights attorney who needs...

Mike & Nick are joined by geopolitics expert, principal at the Vental Strategic Advisory Group & Sr. Director at Our Republican Legacy, Rina Shah, to discuss the wars in Ukraine & Gaza, the tariffs impact here at home and the trade negotiations overall, plus, Mike & Nick on the recent NYC mass shooting.

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Mike and guest co-host, founder & CEO of Solidarity Strategies and the host of 'The Rocha Revolution' on Substack, Chuck Rocha, discuss the Epstein files, Trump's first six months in office, and a convo on their people - Latino voters. Plus, Mike talks with Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) about the 'One Big Beautiful' bill's impact on MD residents, and his message to colleagues on the Hill about working together for the Am...

Mike & Nick on CBS's decision to get rid of 'The Late Show w/ Stephen Colbert', the Youtube series 'Surrounded' that is making viral waves for conversations with people of different "viewpoints", plus, fmr. Obama Deputy Asst. Secretary of State, Joel Rubin stops by to discuss Trump's 180 on helping Ukraine, Israeli PM's Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the U.S., and what U.S relations with the rest of the world should look like.

Mike & Nick on the questions surrounding the release of reported files about deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reported potential resignations of FBI Director Kash Patel & deputy director Dan Bongino, President Trump telling everyone to 'move on', plus, NY Times politics reporter covering NYC, Maya King stops by to explain how Zohran Mamdani's campaign is one Democrats, should actually be embracing.

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Mike is joined by Investigative Reporter at the Austin American-Statesman & KVUE in Austin, Tony Plohetski, to discuss the devastating floods that hit parts of central Texas over this Fourth of July weekend, including Camp Mystic, where children who were attending the summer camp, are still reported missing. Plus, fmr. federal prosecutor Alyse Adamson recaps the trial of Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs. To donate to the relief efforts in...

Mike & Nick on the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill's status in the Senate, things to look for in the bill & how it may affect you or someone you know, plus, criminal defense attorney and U.S. News & World Report opinion contributor Stacy Schneider joined to break down the Supreme Court rulings last week on injunctions, deportations, and the pending case of birthright citizenship this upcoming fall.

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Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. State Department spokesperson & Fox News contributor, Marie Harf, to discuss the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, President Trump's f-bomb criticism heard round the world, plus, Mike & Nick on a key moment in the Tucker Carlson vs. Ted Cruz interview, that should have all of us, paying very, very close attention.

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Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. Lead ISR coordinator for the U.S. Army & host of the 'This Week Explained' podcast, Kervin Aucoin, to discuss the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities, Israel's involvement, Iran's vowed retaliation on America, and did President Trump just involve the United States in yet another war in the Middle East.

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Mike & Nick on a weekend of nonstop breaking news - the politically motivated shootings in MN (and arrest of the suspect), the 'No Kings' protest nationwide, a horrific Air India crash, Israel & Iran at war, plus, Axios National Politics correspondent & co-author of 'Original Sin: President Biden's decline, its cover-up & his disastrous choice to run again', Alex Thompson on the book, his message to fellow journalis...

Mike & Nick on what is unfolding in Los Angeles with the protests over ICE's recent raids, President Trump's use of national guard troops, plus, author & founder of Project Unite Humanity, Dr. Robert Lawrie joined Mike to discuss the war in Gaza and his non-profit's core mission of helping humanity everywhere.

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Mike & Nick on the recent antisemitic terror attack in Boulder, CO, a look at the Trump administration and Harvard University's pending court showdowns, plus, Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) stops by to discuss his trip to El Salvador to attempt to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the House vote on the 'One, Big, Beautiful' bill, what his constituents in Maryland are telling him & more.

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Introducing 'The 25th Hour podcast: The Trial of Sean P. Diddy Combs' - a new limited series to Leon Media Network. Featuring fmr. federal prosecutors Bianca Forde & Alyse Adamson, as each week, they recap the trial, examine the tactics by the prosecution and defense teams, break down key witness testimony, and hear from people who were inside the courtroom & more. Watch The 25th Hour podcast on Youtube - https://www.you...

Mike & Nick on the Axios tape releases of special counsel Hur's interviews with fmr. President Biden back in Oct of 2023, what this showed and why its coming out now, plus, NPR reporter Ximena Bustillo on the latest immigration news and her story on an industry being hit especially hard by the changes in policy.

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Mike & Nick on a story you may have missed last week that deals directly with constitutional principles and rights potentially being suspended, plus, Reuters Pentagon correspondent Idrees Ali joined to discuss the conflict between India & Pakistan, the recent missile strikes, the attack in Kashmir, the U.S.'s response to all of this & more.

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Mike & Nick welcome in attorney & founding partner at the Texas Defense Firm, Jeremy Rosenthal, for a deep dive on all the latest legal news happening nationally. From recent arrests of two judges in New Mexico & Wisconsin, to immigration cases making headlines, plus, are some stories being overblown coverage wise or is the coverage warranted given what is happening from a legal perspective.

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