The hosts discuss Karine Jean-Pierre's departure from the Democratic Party, her upcoming book detailing her experiences as the former Press Secretary in the Biden administration, and her views on political divisions, misinformation, and the evolving role of independent voters. The show concludes with an interview with Nick Berg, an American author and former Special Operations soldier whose novel "Shadows of Tehran: Forged in Conflict—From Iranian Rebel to American Soldier" explores themes of exile, resilience, and identity.

The hosts discuss Karine Jean-Pierre's departure from the Democratic Party, her upcoming book detailing her experiences as the former Press Secretary in the Biden administration, and her views on political divisions, misinformation, and the evolving role of independent voters. The show concludes with an interview with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pnberg.com/about-nick-berg/" data-auth="NotApplicable">Nick Berg</a>, an American author and former Special Operations soldier whose novel "<a href="https://www.pnberg.com/book-shadows-of-tehran/" data-auth="NotApplicable">Shadows of Tehran: Forged in Conflict&mdash;From Iranian Rebel to American Soldier</a>" explores themes of exile, resilience, and identity.

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: Truth or Betrayal? Karine Jean-Pierre Steps Away from the Democratic Party. Interview with Special Ops Veteran and Author, Nick Berg. 

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: The Cea Weaver Controversy | Mike Radoor on Discipline, Accountability, and Rebuilding Your Life

Episode 80 begins with a look at the fatal shooting of Renee Good during a massive ICE sweep in Minneapolis, tracing the clash between federal claims of self‑defense and local leaders’ accusations of reckless force and political spin. It’s become a case study in how video evidence, legal standards, and dueling narratives collide in a city already scarred by past policing crises, leaving the public split over accountability, intent, and truth. The hour ends with an interview featuring Dr. Monica Vermani, one of Canada’s highest‑rated clinical psychologists and the author of A Deeper Wellness, whose multi‑disciplinary approach to trauma, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing has guided patients for more than 25 years.

Episode 80 begins with a look at the fatal shooting of Renee Good during a massive ICE sweep in Minneapolis, tracing the clash between federal claims of self‑defense and local leaders&rsquo; accusations of reckless force and political spin. It&rsquo;s become a case study in how video evidence, legal standards, and dueling narratives collide in a city already scarred by past policing crises, leaving the public split over accountability, intent, and truth. The hour ends with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.drmonicavermani.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Dr. Monica Vermani</a>, one of Canada&rsquo;s highest‑rated clinical psychologists and the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adeeperwellness.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">A Deeper Wellness</a>, whose multi‑disciplinary approach to trauma, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing has guided patients for more than 25 years.

Hour 1: The Renee Good Shooting Fallout | Dr. Monica Vermani on Healing and Emotional Wellness

Hour 2 opens with Jasmine Crockett’s explosive entry into the 2026 Texas Senate race — a launch that sent Republicans into gleeful theatrics, Democrats into strategic panic, and the political class into full‑body vibration as her unfiltered style becomes the story. The hour then digs into the polling, the party‑wide implications, and James Carville’s blistering critique, revealing a race that’s as much about the future of Democratic identity as it is about Texas politics. The show wraps with an interview featuring Fred Voccola, CEO of Simpro Group and a veteran technology entrepreneur, who is the author of The Coming Disruption, where he argues that artificial intelligence will fundamentally reorder organizational structures and redefine modern leadership. Drawing on decades leading global tech firms, he lays out a blunt, practical roadmap for how AI‑First companies will outpace legacy models — and what leaders must do now to stay competitive.

Hour 2 opens with Jasmine Crockett&rsquo;s explosive entry into the 2026 Texas Senate race &mdash; a launch that sent Republicans into gleeful theatrics, Democrats into strategic panic, and the political class into full‑body vibration as her unfiltered style becomes the story. The hour then digs into the polling, the party‑wide implications, and James Carville&rsquo;s blistering critique, revealing a race that&rsquo;s as much about the future of Democratic identity as it is about Texas politics. The show wraps with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thecomingdisruption.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Fred Voccola</a>, CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simprogroup.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Simpro Group</a>&nbsp;and a veteran technology entrepreneur, who is the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thecomingdisruption.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">The Coming Disruption</a>, where he argues that artificial intelligence will fundamentally reorder organizational structures and redefine modern leadership. Drawing on decades leading global tech firms, he lays out a blunt, practical roadmap for how AI‑First companies will outpace legacy models &mdash; and what leaders must do now to stay competitive.

Hour 2: Truth or Betrayal? Karine Jean-Pierre Steps Away from the Democratic Party. Interview with Special Ops Veteran and Author, Nick Berg.

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