Guest: Ben Lytle, a Fortune 500 CEO and entrepreneur, has launched several successful companies and created billions in market value in the process. He is a healthcare policy expert and author of “ The Potentialist: The Pursuit of Wisdom,” a book that helps readers find their true potential and attain wisdom, particularly in the face of rapid technological and social changes.

Guest: Ben Lytle, a Fortune 500 CEO and entrepreneur, has launched several successful companies and created billions in market value in the process. He is a healthcare policy expert and author of &ldquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://potentialistfuture.com/book/">The Potentialist: The Pursuit of Wisdom,&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;a book that helps readers find their true potential and attain wisdom, particularly in the face of rapid technological and social changes.

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 2 - Achieve Your Full Potential, Tonight!

The hosts debate whether free speech is under attack at American universities and examine whether the Trump administration's policies—restricting activism and international student enrollment—infringe upon constitutional rights and academic freedom. The show concludes with an interview featuring Dr. Daryl Davis—an actor, international recording artist, lecturer, and race relations expert—who discusses his new book, “The Klan Whisperer.”

The hosts debate whether free speech is under attack at American universities and examine whether the Trump administration's policies&mdash;restricting activism and international student enrollment&mdash;infringe upon constitutional rights and academic freedom. The show concludes with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daryldavis.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.daryldavis.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1748905010395000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GA89VseujuVjwnempafQn">Dr. Daryl Davis</a>&mdash;an actor, international recording artist, lecturer, and race relations expert&mdash;who discusses his new book, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Klan-Whisperer-Dr-Daryl-Davis/dp/B0DRSWK4K9/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/Klan-Whisperer-Dr-Daryl-Davis/dp/B0DRSWK4K9/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1748905010395000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mlMveAjuoeK_Rj6kFHwjM">The Klan Whisperer</a>.&rdquo;

Hour 2: Are Silencing Student Protests and Interfering with College Enrollment Unconstitutional? Interview with Dr. Daryl Davis.

The team delves into the controversy surrounding former FBI Director James Comey’s '86-47' social media post, which many interpreted as a coded threat against President Trump. The hosts then discuss a Gallup report revealing that young American men experience higher levels of loneliness compared to their global peers. The hour concludes with an interview featuring Dr. Rebecca Grant -- a national security analyst based out of Washington, D.C., who specializes in defense and aerospace research. She is the founder of IRIS Independent Research, and a Senior Fellow at the Lexington Institute.

The team delves into the controversy surrounding former FBI Director James Comey&rsquo;s '86-47' social media post, which many interpreted as a coded threat against President Trump. The hosts then discuss a Gallup report revealing that young American men experience higher levels of loneliness compared to their global peers. The hour concludes with an interview featuring <a href="http://www.irisresearch.com/about" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.irisresearch.com/about&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1748905010395000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1rvDtx22_ZbXIuf-kCJzjr">Dr. Rebecca Grant</a>&nbsp;-- a national security analyst based out of Washington, D.C., who specializes in defense and aerospace research. She is the founder of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.irisresearch.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.irisresearch.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1748905010395000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3_L8a0azCDZXOSUaMBiACZ">IRIS Independent Research</a>, and a Senior Fellow at the&nbsp;<a href="https://lexingtoninstitute.org/dr-rebecca-grant-senior-fellow/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://lexingtoninstitute.org/dr-rebecca-grant-senior-fellow/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1748905010395000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2EA1T8gIjlkj8pnzNXFJD5">Lexington Institute</a>.

Hour 1: Was James Comey’s “86-47” a Coded Threat?  Are Young American Men Undergoing a Loneliness Crisis?  Interview with Dr. Rebecca Grant.

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;

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