After discussing Trump’s “Golden Age” speech, Biden’s last-minute pardons, and the Democrats’ unabashed hypocrisy, we speak with Jason Colavito, author of “JIMMY: THE SECRET LIFE OF JAMES DEAN.”  His book examines the iconic actor’s life and legacy, with a particular focus on Dean’s experiences and identity as a queer man.  (Sherianna Boyle makes a special guest appearance.)

After discussing Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;Golden Age&rdquo; speech, Biden&rsquo;s last-minute pardons, and the Democrats&rsquo; unabashed hypocrisy, we speak with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jasoncolavito.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.jasoncolavito.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738021786869000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2fP7BKwk9EJs16rIQYc1UP">Jason Colavito</a>, author of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.jasoncolavito.com/jimmy-the-secret-life-of-james-dean.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.jasoncolavito.com/jimmy-the-secret-life-of-james-dean.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738021786869000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3JzM8IHM-RXd01R2iaSss1">JIMMY: THE SECRET LIFE OF JAMES DEAN</a>.&rdquo; &nbsp;His book examines the iconic actor&rsquo;s life and legacy, with a particular focus on Dean&rsquo;s experiences and identity as a queer man. &nbsp;(<a href="https://sheriannaboyle.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sheriannaboyle.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738021786869000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2vvFT-xNNsAOJqQawUKRHy">Sherianna Boyle</a>&nbsp;makes a special guest appearance.)

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   Trump’s “Golden Age,” Biden’s Pardons & Interview with Jason Colavito

The hosts discuss a French Parliament member’s demand for the return of the Statue of Liberty and the controversy surrounding Sen. Chuck Schumer's vote in favor of the Republican funding bill. The show concludes with Brigadier General Bentley Nettles -- a decorated war veteran, licensed attorney, published author, and executive director of a state agency -- who shares insights from his new book, "Creating Excellence: Insights Into Leadership, Life and Legacy."

 

The hosts discuss a French Parliament member&rsquo;s demand for the return of the Statue of Liberty and the controversy surrounding Sen. Chuck Schumer's vote in favor of the Republican funding bill. The show concludes with <a href="https://www.gray-robinson.com/attorneys-professionals/a-bentley-nettles" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.gray-robinson.com/attorneys-professionals/a-bentley-nettles&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1742854941836000&amp;usg=AOvVaw20z3QG3nfG7sFOJfg4UN_h">Brigadier General Bentley Nettles</a>&nbsp;-- a decorated war veteran, licensed attorney, published author, and executive director of a state agency -- who shares insights from his new book, "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Excellence-Insights-Leadership-Legacy/dp/B0DH5YQXBR" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Excellence-Insights-Leadership-Legacy/dp/B0DH5YQXBR&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1742854941836000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1I-Bvh5DqX7CzknZjzxxyx">Creating Excellence: Insights Into Leadership, Life and Legacy</a>."
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Hour 2: Returning the Statue of Liberty to France; Sen. Schumer’s Siding with Republicans on the Budget; Interview with Brigadier General Bentley Nettles

The guys examine the controversy surrounding President Biden's use of the autopen to sign pardons, and whether that practice rendered them “void.” They also look at Betonline.ag’s betting odds as to which party will take the Canadian Prime Minister slot. Later in the hour, James Sweeney and Rhonda Lauritzen -- highly respected and accomplished entrepreneurs -- chat about their new book, “Creative Insecurity: Lean Into the Unknown and Unleash Your Inner Misfit.”

The guys examine the controversy surrounding President Biden's use of the autopen to sign pardons, and whether that practice rendered them &ldquo;void.&rdquo; They also look at <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/politics-futures/canadian-politics" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/politics-futures/canadian-politics&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1742854941836000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1BuKuRZj27X2giUbNVO6XI">Betonline.ag</a>&rsquo;s betting odds as to which party will take the Canadian Prime Minister slot. Later in the hour,&nbsp;<a href="https://jamesmsweeney.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://jamesmsweeney.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1742854941836000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1KbztCgH6nyhJ55N00edo4">James Sweeney</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://evalogue.life/rhonda-lauritzen/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://evalogue.life/rhonda-lauritzen/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1742854941836000&amp;usg=AOvVaw12V21tI9cJqlgES_dyHuQv">Rhonda Lauritzen</a>&nbsp;-- highly respected and accomplished entrepreneurs -- chat about their new book, &ldquo;<a href="https://jamesmsweeney.com/creative-insecurity/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://jamesmsweeney.com/creative-insecurity/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1742854941836000&amp;usg=AOvVaw19_8mah5tPzspmnOd_AU3j">Creative Insecurity: Lean Into the Unknown and Unleash Your Inner Misfit</a>.&rdquo;

Hour 1: Did Biden’s Autopen Use Render Pardons “Void?”; From Which Party will be the Next Canadian Prime Minister Be?; Interview with James Sweeney & Rhonda Lauritzen

The guys review the misinformation disseminated by some Democrats regarding the country's immigration laws. The show concludes with Christian Soto -- an award-winning film critic, journalist, and founder of Hollywood in Toto -- who is out with a new book, "Virtue Bombs: How Hollywood Got Woke and Lost Its Soul.”

The guys review the misinformation disseminated by some Democrats regarding the country's immigration laws. The show concludes with&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.hollywoodintoto.com_&amp;d=DwMF-g&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=VjLVqDp760rtbFjmvN9KBC4Q3Wzyzl7V5ax9o24L5A0&amp;m=eymKTvlXsTVV453IQbzYn6eyBATREL_nQ5QABy1BVJ9n8HL79s5AXBma8ImMsih6&amp;s=0D2ERpbBT9mXkcCt6B9_dDQOPXwc2xyCbim8cpjFuwk&amp;e=" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Christian Soto</a>&nbsp;-- an award-winning film critic, journalist, and founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.hollywoodintoto.com_&amp;d=DwMF-g&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=VjLVqDp760rtbFjmvN9KBC4Q3Wzyzl7V5ax9o24L5A0&amp;m=eymKTvlXsTVV453IQbzYn6eyBATREL_nQ5QABy1BVJ9n8HL79s5AXBma8ImMsih6&amp;s=0D2ERpbBT9mXkcCt6B9_dDQOPXwc2xyCbim8cpjFuwk&amp;e=" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">Hollywood in Toto</a>&nbsp;-- who is out with a new book, "<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.amazon.com_Virtue-2DBombs-2DHollywood-2DWoke-2DLost_dp_1637580991&amp;d=DwMF-g&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=VjLVqDp760rtbFjmvN9KBC4Q3Wzyzl7V5ax9o24L5A0&amp;m=eymKTvlXsTVV453IQbzYn6eyBATREL_nQ5QABy1BVJ9n8HL79s5AXBma8ImMsih6&amp;s=CKwWIS2NHnFBaomOgz1lJaH4Xh0sN8TcbxUzIqpzxh4&amp;e=" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">Virtue Bombs: How Hollywood Got Woke and Lost Its Soul</a>.&rdquo;

Hour 1 Trump’s “Golden Age,” Biden’s Pardons & Interview with Jason Colavito

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