The show explores the history and commercialization of Father’s Day, leading into a discussion on modern masculinity—how expectations of strength, leadership, and emotional intelligence shape men’s lives. The hour concludes with Tom Davis Jr. and Jack Watts, authors of An American Hero: One Man’s Legacy of Fatherhood and Faith, a story of resilience, honor, and the values that shape generations. 

The show explores the history and commercialization of Father&rsquo;s Day, leading into a discussion on modern masculinity&mdash;how expectations of strength, leadership, and emotional intelligence shape men&rsquo;s lives. The hour concludes with Tom Davis Jr. and Jack Watts, authors of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/American-Hero-Legacy-Fatherhood-Faith/dp/1637633955" data-auth="NotApplicable">An American Hero: One Man&rsquo;s Legacy of Fatherhood and Faith</a>, a story of resilience, honor, and the values that shape generations.&nbsp;

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: The Meaning of Father’s Day; Defining Modern Masculinity; Interview with Tom Davis & Jack Watts 

The hosts examine Washington’s new law requiring priests to report confessions of child abuse -- raising constitutional concerns over religious freedom and prompting a federal lawsuit from the DOJ defending the sanctity of the confessional seal. The show concludes with an interview with Dr. Monica Vermani, a Toronto-based clinical psychologist, author, and wellness expert specializing in trauma, stress, and mood disorders.  She is also the author of “A Deeper Wellness.”

The hosts examine Washington&rsquo;s new law requiring priests to report confessions of child abuse -- raising constitutional concerns over religious freedom and prompting a federal lawsuit from the DOJ defending the sanctity of the confessional seal. The show concludes with an interview with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.drmonicavermani.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.drmonicavermani.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751927753259000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2NukIumQIfFBmsZKzjgOIB">Dr. Monica Vermani</a>, a Toronto-based clinical psychologist, author, and wellness expert specializing in trauma, stress, and mood disorders.&nbsp; She is also the author of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.adeeperwellness.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.adeeperwellness.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751927753259000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1hIKLvkuUqEfelLyQuW41l">A Deeper Wellness</a>.&rdquo;

   Hour 2: Should Priests Be Required to Break the Confessional Seal?  Interview with Dr. Monica Vermani

The hosts discuss whether LGBTQIA+ rights and Pride celebrations are losing cultural and political momentum, while diving into heated debates over gender identity, sports fairness, and public opinion. The hour concludes with an interview featuring Arielle Scarcella, a Brooklyn-born YouTube content creator and commentator known for her outspoken stances on LGBTQIA+ issues, women’s rights, and cultural politics.

The hosts discuss whether LGBTQIA+ rights and Pride celebrations are losing cultural and political momentum, while diving into heated debates over gender identity, sports fairness, and public opinion. The hour concludes with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEjK33MAsRdSNlNfCRHARvQ" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEjK33MAsRdSNlNfCRHARvQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751927753259000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2USnyiEI9ZZu4Fw0H41b3b">Arielle Scarcella</a>, a Brooklyn-born YouTube content creator and commentator known for her outspoken stances on LGBTQIA+ issues, women&rsquo;s rights, and cultural politics.

Hour 1: Is Pride Month Losing Steam or Shifting Gears?  Interview with Arielle Scarcella.

The hosts open with a deep dive into ICE’s expanding enforcement under Trump’s second term, exploring how the agency’s mission has collided with questions of civil liberties, public safety, and national identity. The episode closes with Eric Jacobus—stuntman, martial artist, filmmaker, and motion capture performer—discussing his book, If These Fists Could Talk, a behind-the-scenes look at the philosophy and craft of screen fighting.

The hosts open with a deep dive into ICE&rsquo;s expanding enforcement under Trump&rsquo;s second term, exploring how the agency&rsquo;s mission has collided with questions of civil liberties, public safety, and national identity. The episode closes with&nbsp;<a href="https://ericjacobus.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable">Eric Jacobus</a>&mdash;stuntman, martial artist, filmmaker, and motion capture performer&mdash;discussing his book,&nbsp;<a href="https://ericjacobus.com/roba/if-these-fists-could-talk-a-stuntmans-unflinching-take-on-violence/" data-auth="NotApplicable">If These Fists Could Talk</a>, a behind-the-scenes look at the philosophy and craft of screen fighting.

Hour 1: The Meaning of Father’s Day; Defining Modern Masculinity; Interview with Tom Davis & Jack Watts

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