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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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: Returning the Statue of Liberty to France; Sen. Schumer’s Siding with Republicans on the Budget; Interview with Brigadier General Bentley Nettles

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: Trump’s Greenland Gambit | Kenneth Paul Callison on A Way to World Peace

Hour 2 examines the explosive fallout from Cea Weaver’s appointment as New York City’s tenant‑protection chief, charting how her past rhetoric, ideological record, and critics’ accusations collided with Mayor Mamdani’s unapologetically socialist agenda to ignite a political firestorm. The hosts also discuss the broader battle over homeownership, the American Dream, and the widening gap between housing ideals and housing reality. The show wraps with an interview featuring Mike Radoor, a $300‑million founder who rebuilt his life after losing everything to addiction and ego and now leads The Wolfpack Brotherhood and the MAN UP Framework; his forthcoming book MAN UP: Stop Breaking Your Own Promises will be released in March 2026.

 

Hour 2 examines the explosive fallout from Cea Weaver&rsquo;s appointment as New York City&rsquo;s tenant‑protection chief, charting how her past rhetoric, ideological record, and critics&rsquo; accusations collided with Mayor Mamdani&rsquo;s unapologetically socialist agenda to ignite a political firestorm. The hosts also discuss the broader battle over homeownership, the American Dream, and the widening gap between housing ideals and housing reality. The show wraps with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mikeradoor.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Mike Radoor</a>, a $300‑million founder who rebuilt his life after losing everything to addiction and ego and now leads The Wolfpack Brotherhood and the MAN UP Framework; his forthcoming book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mikeradoor.com/#books" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">MAN UP: Stop Breaking Your Own Promises</a>&nbsp;will be released in March 2026.
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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

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