The guys discuss Katy Perry's involvement in a Blue Origin spaceflight, which has been criticized as a crass publicity stunt. The hour concludes with Lance LoRusso, an accomplished attorney, author, and founder of the Blue Line Lawyer Institute, as he discusses his latest book, When Cops Kill: The Aftermath of a Critical Incident which provides an in-depth look at the legal and emotional challenges officers face.

The guys discuss Katy Perry's involvement in a Blue Origin spaceflight, which has been criticized as a crass publicity stunt. The hour concludes with&nbsp;<a href="https://lorussolawfirm.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Lance LoRusso</a>, an accomplished attorney, author, and founder of the&nbsp;<a href="https://bluelinelawyer.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Blue Line Lawyer Institute</a>, as he discusses his latest book,&nbsp;<a href="https://lancelorussobooks.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">When Cops Kill: The Aftermath of a Critical Incident</a>&nbsp;which provides an in-depth look at the legal and emotional challenges officers face.

Tune in each week, as an established lawyer, and a self- proclaimed “man of the people,” debate some of the hottest issues impacting our city, state and nation. 

Tune in each week, as an established lawyer, and a self- proclaimed “man of the people,” debate some of the hottest issues impacting our city, state and nation.

Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas

Hour 1: Katy Perry’s Disastrous Space Flight; Interview with Lance LoRusso

This hour examines the controversy surrounding President Trump’s acceptance of a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar, raising concerns about potential violations of national security and the law. The hosts also discuss conflicts within the Democratic Party, including tensions with gun activist David Hogg and his progressive campaign efforts. The show concludes with an interview featuring Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., a trailblazing astronaut, physician, and entrepreneur, who discusses his new book, “Embracing Infinite Possibilities: Letting Go of Fear to Find Your Highest Potential.”

This hour examines the controversy surrounding President Trump&rsquo;s acceptance of a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar, raising concerns about potential violations of national security and the law. The hosts also discuss conflicts within the Democratic Party, including tensions with gun activist David Hogg and his progressive campaign efforts. The show concludes with an interview featuring <a href="https://theharrisinstitute.org/about/bernard-harris-jr.php" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr.</a>, a trailblazing astronaut, physician, and entrepreneur, who discusses his new book, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Embracing-Infinite-Possibilities/Bernard-A-Harris/9798888457436" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Embracing Infinite Possibilities: Letting Go of Fear to Find Your Highest Potential</a>.&rdquo;

Hour 2: Is Trump’s $400 Million Qatari Jet a Bribe? Are Democrats Out to Skin a Hogg? Interview with Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr. 

This hour explores whether the Democratic Party is undermining the political process, following Bernie Sanders’ recent criticisms and allegations of election interference by Democratic Party elites. The hosts also examine Democratic lawmakers’ recent confrontations with ICE officials, including reported threats made by Representatives Hakeem Jeffries and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The hour concludes with an interview featuring Prof. Susan Shapiro Barash, a best-selling author, discussing her latest book, “Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships Are Mended or Ended.”

This hour explores whether the Democratic Party is undermining the political process, following Bernie Sanders&rsquo; recent criticisms and allegations of election interference by Democratic Party elites. The hosts also examine Democratic lawmakers&rsquo; recent confrontations with ICE officials, including reported threats made by Representatives Hakeem Jeffries and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The hour concludes with an interview featuring <a href="https://susanshapirobarash.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Prof. Susan Shapiro Barash</a>, a best-selling author, discussing her latest book, &ldquo;<a href="https://susanshapirobarash.com/non-fiction/estranged/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships Are Mended or Ended</a>.&rdquo;

Hour 1: Are Democrats a Threat to Democracy? Why Are Democrats Clashing with ICE? Interview with Prof. Susan Shapiro Barash 

The hosts explore the historical foundation of birthright citizenship in the U.S., as well as the legal and constitutional debates over its interpretation and efforts to restrict it. The show concludes with an interview featuring Michael Hoffen, a 16-year-old scholar and author, whose book “Be a Scribe!” offers an extraordinary translation of an ancient Egyptian papyrus.

The hosts explore the historical foundation of birthright citizenship in the U.S., as well as the legal and constitutional debates over its interpretation and efforts to restrict it. The show concludes with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beascribe.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Michael Hoffen</a>, a 16-year-old scholar and author, whose book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beascribe.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">&ldquo;Be a Scribe!&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;offers an extraordinary translation of an ancient Egyptian papyrus.

Hour 1: Katy Perry’s Disastrous Space Flight; Interview with Lance LoRusso

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