Episode 82 begins with a deep dive into the chaotic protest that shut down a St. Paul church service and the political firestorm that followed. The hosts then unpack Attorney General Keith Ellison’s sharply contrasting responses to disruptions at Christian versus Muslim worship spaces, raising pointed questions about consistency, neutrality, and the true meaning of religious freedom. The hour ends with an interview featuring Blair Glaser, author of This Incredible Longing, exploring how longing, resilience, and relational intelligence shape our personal and collective lives.

Episode 82 begins with a deep dive into the chaotic protest that shut down a St. Paul church service and the political firestorm that followed. The hosts then unpack Attorney General Keith Ellison&rsquo;s sharply contrasting responses to disruptions at Christian versus Muslim worship spaces, raising pointed questions about consistency, neutrality, and the true meaning of religious freedom. The hour ends with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blairglaser.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blairglaser.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770066313679000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2iukSgvdNK5w1gcfEhh3Pi">Blair Glaser</a>, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://a.co/d/fanZJEE" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://a.co/d/fanZJEE&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770066313679000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2RVVPpza2MTLhDv04byCx7">This Incredible Longing</a>, exploring how longing, resilience, and relational intelligence shape our personal and collective lives.

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 Minnesota Church Clash | Blair Glaser on Desire, Boundaries & Belonging

The hosts debate the explosive revelations from Josh Shapiro’s memoir, unpacking how a single vetting-room question about “Israeli agents” ignited a national conversation about bias, identity, and the persistence of the dual‑loyalty trope in American politics. They then trace the political, cultural, and historical fallout, examining why the moment struck such a deep nerve and what it reveals about modern campaigns and the country’s unease around Jewish belonging. The show wraps with an interview featuring Zach Shefska, co-founder and CEO of CarEdge, offering sharp, practical insight into the shifting auto market and what consumers need to know now.

The hosts debate the explosive revelations from Josh Shapiro&rsquo;s memoir, unpacking how a single vetting-room question about &ldquo;Israeli agents&rdquo; ignited a national conversation about bias, identity, and the persistence of the dual‑loyalty trope in American politics. They then trace the political, cultural, and historical fallout, examining why the moment struck such a deep nerve and what it reveals about modern campaigns and the country&rsquo;s unease around Jewish belonging. The show wraps with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://shefska.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://shefska.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770066313679000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0XOc5n8Gq-4XrOLdZjI3cD">Zach Shefska</a>,&nbsp;co-founder and&nbsp;CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://caredge.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://caredge.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770066313679000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QG3POC80KxA3m0FemL5uH">CarEdge</a>, offering sharp, practical insight into the shifting auto market and what consumers need to know now.

Hour 2: The Josh Shapiro Vetting Firestorm | Zach Shefska on Navigating the Car Market   

The hosts debate whether “tax the rich” is sound policy or political theater, using California, New York, and Minnesota as case studies in how aggressive taxation collides with mobility, waste, and government mismanagement. They also break down national polling showing that while Americans overwhelmingly support higher taxes on the wealthy, they simultaneously distrust government spending — creating a tension between public sentiment and the real‑world consequences of tax policy.  The show wraps with an interview featuring Dana Micucci, author of The Years of Living Dangerously, an award‑winning journalist and spiritual teacher whose work blends global travel, ancient wisdom traditions, and modern transformation. Her writing helps readers understand how personal challenges can spark growth, presenting big ideas in a way that feels practical, relatable, and actionable.

 

The hosts debate whether &ldquo;tax the rich&rdquo; is sound policy or political theater, using California, New York, and Minnesota as case studies in how aggressive taxation collides with mobility, waste, and government mismanagement. They also break down national polling showing that while Americans overwhelmingly support higher taxes on the wealthy, they simultaneously distrust government spending &mdash; creating a tension between public sentiment and the real‑world consequences of tax policy.&nbsp; The show wraps with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.danamicucci.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Dana Micucci</a>, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.danamicucci.com/years-living-dangerously.php" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">The Years of Living Dangerously</a>, an award‑winning journalist and spiritual teacher whose work blends global travel, ancient wisdom traditions, and modern transformation. Her writing helps readers understand how personal challenges can spark growth, presenting big ideas in a way that feels practical, relatable, and actionable.
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Hour 2: The “Tax the Rich” Showdown | Dana Micucci on Transformation and Living Dangerously

Episode 81 explores Donald Trump’s escalating campaign to acquire Greenland and the geopolitical logic driving it, from Arctic militarization to rare‑earth competition. It also examines polling in the U.S. and Greenland, revealing overwhelming public opposition and underscoring why the idea remains politically and diplomatically radioactive.  The hour concludes with an interview featuring Kenneth Paul Callison, a Denver‑based entrepreneur, inventor, and founder of A Time for Humanity. He is the author of The Way to World Peace: An Idea Whose Time Has Come, where he outlines a bold, systems‑level blueprint for reducing global conflict and strengthening international cooperation.

Episode 81 explores Donald Trump&rsquo;s escalating campaign to acquire Greenland and the geopolitical logic driving it, from Arctic militarization to rare‑earth competition. It also examines polling in the U.S. and Greenland, revealing overwhelming public opposition and underscoring why the idea remains politically and diplomatically radioactive.&nbsp; The hour concludes with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://atimeforhumanity.org/kenneth-callison/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Kenneth Paul Callison</a>, a Denver‑based entrepreneur, inventor, and founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://atimeforhumanity.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">A Time for Humanity</a>. He is the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://a.co/d/6OsioEX" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">The Way to World Peace: An Idea Whose Time Has Come</a>, where he outlines a bold, systems‑level blueprint for reducing global conflict and strengthening international cooperation.

Hour 1: The Minnesota Church Clash | Blair Glaser on Desire, Boundaries & Belonging

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