In Episode 68, the hosts revisit Donald Trump’s campaign promise to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office—a bold claim repeated throughout 2024 and framed as proof of his diplomatic prowess. Nine months into his second term, the war continues, prompting questions about whether Trump underestimated Vladimir Putin or was strategically outplayed. The hour concludes with Mitch Francis, a serial entrepreneur and inventor, whose book Bad-Ass Solutions for Today’s Big-Ass Problems presents bold, nonpartisan strategies for tackling major global challenges.

In Episode 68, the hosts revisit Donald Trump&rsquo;s campaign promise to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office&mdash;a bold claim repeated throughout 2024 and framed as proof of his diplomatic prowess. Nine months into his second term, the war continues, prompting questions about whether Trump underestimated Vladimir Putin or was strategically outplayed. The hour concludes with&nbsp;<a href="https://bad-asssolutions.com/about/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Mitch Francis</a>, a serial entrepreneur and inventor, whose book&nbsp;<a href="https://bad-asssolutions.com/books/bad-ass-solutions/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Bad-Ass Solutions for Today&rsquo;s Big-Ass Problems</a>&nbsp;presents bold, nonpartisan strategies for tackling major global challenges.

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: Promises, Power Plays, and Putin — Trump’s stalled Ukraine Pledge, Dissected. Interview with Mitch Francis, Author of Bad-Ass Solutions for Today’s Big-Ass Problems.

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