The hosts discuss Trump’s perceived leniency towards Vladimir Putin regarding our nation’s cybersecurity and resolving the war in Ukraine. They also examine Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s suitability for the Senate or the presidency. The show concludes with Dr. Monica Vermani, one of Canada’s highest-rated clinical psychologists, who talks about her latest book, A Deeper Wellness, and guides readers on how to achieve authentic wellness.

The hosts discuss Trump&rsquo;s perceived leniency towards Vladimir Putin regarding our nation&rsquo;s cybersecurity and resolving the war in Ukraine. They also examine Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez&rsquo;s suitability for the Senate or the presidency. The show concludes with&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.drmonicavermani.com_&amp;d=DwMF-g&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=VjLVqDp760rtbFjmvN9KBC4Q3Wzyzl7V5ax9o24L5A0&amp;m=vGKYBcbGshUV9mS5XQRhuZMLmsB7MO8H_k3sD7bVn432K4LS57Ze-rDFKCq_UbXH&amp;s=cZNueACfVkwUJPjM3eRAN03yUHH9JHAEP9t-AWQNmwM&amp;e=" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">Dr. Monica Vermani</a>, one of Canada&rsquo;s highest-rated clinical psychologists, who talks about her latest book,&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.book.adeeperwellness.com_&amp;d=DwMF-g&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=VjLVqDp760rtbFjmvN9KBC4Q3Wzyzl7V5ax9o24L5A0&amp;m=vGKYBcbGshUV9mS5XQRhuZMLmsB7MO8H_k3sD7bVn432K4LS57Ze-rDFKCq_UbXH&amp;s=kMvodNPUpFIglPlgrQOXngNG1NbHM5FU0lG6qA-DWrE&amp;e=" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">A Deeper Wellness</a>, and guides readers on how to achieve authentic wellness.

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 &ldquo;man of the people,&rdquo; debate some of the hottest issues impacting our city, state and nation.&nbsp;

Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas Live

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.

Hour 2: Is Trump Kowtowing to Putin?; Should AOC Run for Higher Office?; Interview with Dr. Monica Vermani

The second hour begins with an analysis of the Justice Department’s historic indictment of Raúl Castro for the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue, grounding the story in verified quotes, the human cost, and the decades‑long fight for accountability. It then widens to the national and South Florida polling divide on Cuba policy, exploring how justice, memory, and public sentiment collide as the U.S. confronts a regime accused of murdering Americans — and what that means going forward. The show wraps with an interview featuring Nick Kessler and Brian Fulmer, hosts of Road Trip Masters, the travel‑adventure series that highlights the people, towns, and hidden gems along America’s backroads. Kessler and Fulmer bring an easygoing chemistry and a deep love of Americana, turning every journey into a celebration of local culture, food, and the open road.

The second hour begins with an analysis of the Justice Department&rsquo;s historic indictment of Ra&uacute;l Castro for the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue, grounding the story in verified quotes, the human cost, and the decades‑long fight for accountability. It then widens to the national and South Florida polling divide on Cuba policy, exploring how justice, memory, and public sentiment collide as the U.S. confronts a regime accused of murdering Americans &mdash; and what that means going forward. The show wraps with an interview featuring Nick Kessler and Brian Fulmer, hosts of&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__roadtripmasters.com&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=VjLVqDp760rtbFjmvN9KBC4Q3Wzyzl7V5ax9o24L5A0&amp;m=BhxK6qRrrTjcHb1Zzg4o6A5qHYNv0Y_EboA3h8Hg_7LBuwUKsQUMBnHp1bNRzML-&amp;s=o6L9Ix596JQ5FWsrWql7p2H4L8d8qIkF_Wb-TqdJXQU&amp;e=" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Road Trip Masters</a>, the travel‑adventure series that highlights the people, towns, and hidden gems along America&rsquo;s backroads. Kessler and Fulmer bring an easygoing chemistry and a deep love of Americana, turning every journey into a celebration of local culture, food, and the open road.

Hour 2: Raúl Castro’s Indictment and America’s Cuba Divide | Nick Kessler & Brian Fulmer of Road Trip Masters

Episode 100 begins with a sharp look at the DNC’s bruising, disowned 192‑page post‑mortem on the 2024 election and the data showing how rural collapse, demographic slippage, and economic anxiety helped crack the Democratic coalition. It’s a tight, fact‑driven breakdown of what the polls actually say went wrong — and what the party must confront heading into the 2026 midterms and beyond. The show then transitions to an interview with Danny “The Count” Koker, the musician, businessman, and television personality best known for Counting Cars and Pawn Stars, and the longtime owner of Count’s Kustoms in Las Vegas, where his custom‑car empire and on‑air charisma have made him a fixture of American automotive culture.

Episode 100 begins with a sharp look at the DNC&rsquo;s bruising, disowned 192‑page post‑mortem on the 2024 election and the data showing how rural collapse, demographic slippage, and economic anxiety helped crack the Democratic coalition. It&rsquo;s a tight, fact‑driven breakdown of what the polls actually say went wrong &mdash; and what the party must confront heading into the 2026 midterms and beyond. The show then transitions to an interview with Danny &ldquo;The Count&rdquo; Koker, the musician, businessman, and television personality best known for&nbsp;Counting Cars&nbsp;and&nbsp;Pawn Stars, and the longtime owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__countskustoms.com&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=VjLVqDp760rtbFjmvN9KBC4Q3Wzyzl7V5ax9o24L5A0&amp;m=BhxK6qRrrTjcHb1Zzg4o6A5qHYNv0Y_EboA3h8Hg_7LBuwUKsQUMBnHp1bNRzML-&amp;s=_5fa3SfwuasvPURXA3kwDgYIkgd8BiqIF6Bv9Wc4Jd8&amp;e=" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Count&rsquo;s Kustoms</a>&nbsp;in Las Vegas, where his custom‑car empire and on‑air charisma have made him a fixture of American automotive culture.

Hour 1: The DNC’s 2024 Autopsy | Danny “The Count” Koker of Counting Cars

The second hour opens with Bishop Alfred L. Phillips, pastor of Sheepshead Bay United Methodist Church and founder of the Sheepshead Bay Community Development Center, reflecting on faith, community, and decades of hands‑on work supporting youth and neighborhood stability.  The show closes with Beth Heller Gelles, author of Crazy for College, who unpacks the pressures, myths, and modern realities shaping today’s college admissions landscape.

The second hour opens with&nbsp;<a href="https://fbcsheepsheadbay.com/our-pastor" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Bishop Alfred L. Phillips</a>, pastor of&nbsp;<a href="https://fbcsheepsheadbay.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Sheepshead Bay United Methodist Church</a>&nbsp;and founder of the Sheepshead Bay Community Development Center, reflecting on faith, community, and decades of hands‑on work supporting youth and neighborhood stability.&nbsp; The show closes with&nbsp;<a href="https://bethhellergelles.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Beth Heller Gelles</a>, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://bethhellergelles.com/books/crazy-for-college/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">Crazy for College</a>, who unpacks the pressures, myths, and modern realities shaping today&rsquo;s college admissions landscape.

Hour 2: Is Trump Kowtowing to Putin?; Should AOC Run for Higher Office?; Interview with Dr. Monica Vermani

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