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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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Mike & Nick on Axios reporter Alex Thompson's comments at the White House Correspondents Dinner on journalists needing to do better, plus, author & law professor at the Univ. of Richmond, Corinna Barrett Lain joins the pod to discuss her new book 'Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Stories of Lethal Injection.'

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Mike is joined by political economist, author and Professor of International Economics and Finance over at Brown University, Mark Blyth, to discuss tariffs, factors to pay attention to when understanding the economy, demystifying claims about the global trade market & more, plus Mike on the FSU school shooting that happened last week. Check out Professor Blyth's new book 'Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers' coming out May...

Mike & Nick on the latest in the wild Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case in Maryland, GZERO Media correspondent Alex Kliment stops by to discuss Ukraine, Gaza, Iran nuclear talks, President Trump's first few months back on the world stage, plus, our new segment 'WHATTT??' on why Bill Maher & Stephen A Smith should leave us all shaking our heads.

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Mike & Nick help you understand the most searched word of the past week, tariffs, plus, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) stops by to discuss SignalGate, two things here at home & abroad that are concerning him, what he is hearing from his constituents in Massachusetts's 6th district & more.

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Mike & Nick on the student visas that have been revoked by the State Department across the country, a look at some of these stories, writer Ken Reid joins to discuss his recent article on two other instances where this took place under other U.S. Presidents, plus, who is Dr. Peter Marks and why is his resignation important.

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