Shake It Off With Mert and Lucas Hour 1 10-6-24

Guest: Ziba Graham – licensed marriage & family counselor, author of FIX YOUR MARRIAGE WITHOUT COUNSELING (https://www.fixyourmarriagebook.com/)

Shake It Off With Mert and Lucas Hour 1 10-6-24
Guest: Ziba Graham – licensed marriage &amp; family counselor, author of FIX YOUR MARRIAGE WITHOUT COUNSELING (<a href="https://www.fixyourmarriagebook.com/">https://www.fixyourmarriagebook.com/</a>)

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

Shake It Off With Mert and Lucas Hour 1 10-6-24

Hour 2 delivers a brisk year‑end review of 2025, guiding listeners through the year’s major headlines, cultural milestones, political developments, and unforgettable “did that really happen?” moments in a fast‑paced multiple‑choice format. It transforms the year’s defining events into an engaging, structured recap that invites listeners to test their memory and revisit the stories that shaped the past twelve months. The show wraps with an interview featuring Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and author of Pain & Purpose: My Journey to Mental Strength, who shares her deeply personal story of loss, perseverance, and the disciplined mindset required to rebuild a life from the inside out.

Hour 2 delivers a brisk year‑end review of 2025, guiding listeners through the year&rsquo;s major headlines, cultural milestones, political developments, and unforgettable &ldquo;did that really happen?&rdquo; moments in a fast‑paced multiple‑choice format. It transforms the year&rsquo;s defining events into an engaging, structured recap that invites listeners to test their memory and revisit the stories that shaped the past twelve months. The show wraps with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://cristibundukamara.mentallystrong.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Dr. Cristi Bundukamara</a>, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and author of&nbsp;<a href="https://a.co/d/bpxuOXe" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Pain &amp; Purpose: My Journey to Mental Strength</a>, who shares her deeply personal story of loss, perseverance, and the disciplined mindset required to rebuild a life from the inside out.

Hour 2: The 2025 Year‑End Pop Quiz | Dr. Cristi Bundukamara on Pain and Purpose   

Episode 77 opens with an examination of the Feeding Our Future scandal, the largest pandemic‑relief fraud in U.S. history, in which a Minnesota nonprofit and its affiliates allegedly siphoned off nearly $1 billion in federal child‑nutrition funds by submitting claims for meals that were never served. Governor Tim Walz’s administration is facing sharp criticism for inadequate oversight, ignoring whistleblower warnings, and continuing payments despite multiple red flags. The hour concludes with an interview featuring Aymie Daniels — psychotherapist, crisis‑recovery specialist, and author of The Hidden Potential in Psychological Crisis — whose work explores how moments of emotional upheaval can become catalysts for growth, resilience, and profound self‑understanding.

Episode 77 opens with an examination of the Feeding Our Future scandal, the largest pandemic‑relief fraud in U.S. history, in which a Minnesota nonprofit and its affiliates allegedly siphoned off nearly $1 billion in federal child‑nutrition funds by submitting claims for meals that were never served. Governor Tim Walz&rsquo;s administration is facing sharp criticism for inadequate oversight, ignoring whistleblower warnings, and continuing payments despite multiple red flags. The hour concludes with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://prophetsource.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Aymie Daniels</a>&nbsp;&mdash; psychotherapist, crisis‑recovery specialist, and author of&nbsp;<a href="https://a.co/d/51Jmrx0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">The Hidden Potential in Psychological Crisis</a>&nbsp;&mdash; whose work explores how moments of emotional upheaval can become catalysts for growth, resilience, and profound self‑understanding.

Hour 1: Inside the Feeding Our Future Fraud | Aymie Daniels on Finding Strength in Crisis

This second hour unpacks the enigma of Santa Claus—how a beloved childhood figure evolved into a global symbol shaped by commerce, culture, and social conditioning, with belief patterns, global traditions, and psychological impacts woven throughout. The hour continues with an examination of Santa’s origins, commercialization, and cultural influence, capped by a lighthearted trivia quiz that highlights both the charm and complexity of the myth. The show wraps with an interview featuring Dr. Anthony Silard, a leadership scholar and professor of public policy, whose new book Love and Suffering (2025) examines the emotional barriers that hold us back from love, leadership, and meaning.

This second hour unpacks the enigma of Santa Claus&mdash;how a beloved childhood figure evolved into a global symbol shaped by commerce, culture, and social conditioning, with belief patterns, global traditions, and psychological impacts woven throughout. The hour continues with an examination of Santa&rsquo;s origins, commercialization, and cultural influence, capped by a lighthearted trivia quiz that highlights both the charm and complexity of the myth. The show wraps with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://theartoflivingfree.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Dr. Anthony Silard</a>, a leadership scholar and professor of public policy, whose new book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Suffering-Emotional-Prevent-Experiencing/dp/0981785379/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Love and Suffering&nbsp;(2025)</a>&nbsp;examines the emotional barriers that hold us back from love, leadership, and meaning.

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