Shake It Off With Mert and Lucas Hour 1 8-11-24

Guest: Hogan Gidley, Fmr. Deputy Press Secretary for President Donald Trump. Vice Chair, Center for Election Integrity & Senior Advisor for Communications for America First Policy Institute https://americafirstpolicy.com/team/hogangidley

Shake It Off With Mert and Lucas Hour 1 8-11-24
Guest: Hogan Gidley, Fmr. Deputy Press Secretary for President Donald Trump. Vice Chair, Center for Election Integrity &amp; Senior Advisor for Communications for America First Policy Institute https://americafirstpolicy.com/team/hogangidley

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 8-11-24

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.

Hour 2: The Santa Claus Paradox | Dr. Anthony Silard on Love and Suffering

Episode 76 opens with a deep dive into the booming market for “green” products—and the rising consumer demand driving it, especially among Gen Z and Millennials. The hosts then expose how widespread greenwashing has become, breaking down the data, scandals, and regulatory crackdowns that show just how often companies mislead the public about their environmental impact. The hour closes with an interview featuring Dr. Stefanie Stolinsky, a forensic psychologist and trauma specialist who—writing as S.A. Stolin—introduces her new holiday novel The Doc’s Christmas Miracle (2025), a story of second chances, faith, and healing set in a snow‑covered mountain town.

Episode 76 opens with a deep dive into the booming market for &ldquo;green&rdquo; products&mdash;and the rising consumer demand driving it, especially among Gen Z and Millennials. The hosts then expose how widespread greenwashing has become, breaking down the data, scandals, and regulatory crackdowns that show just how often companies mislead the public about their environmental impact. The hour closes with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://sastolinsky.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Dr. Stefanie Stolinsky</a>, a forensic psychologist and trauma specialist who&mdash;writing as S.A. Stolin&mdash;introduces her new holiday novel&nbsp;<a href="https://sastolinsky.com/the-docs-christmas-miracle/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">The Doc&rsquo;s Christmas Miracle&nbsp;(2025)</a>, a story of second chances, faith, and healing set in a snow‑covered mountain town.

Hour 1: The Business of Being “Green” | S.A. Stolin on The Doc’s Christmas Miracle

The hosts explore the uproar over the video made by six Democratic lawmakers reminding U.S. service members of their duty to refuse unlawful orders—a message denounced by President Trump as “seditious.” They examine the clash between discipline and constitutional fidelity, the governing legal standards, and how public opinion reveals sharp partisan divides. The show concludes with an interview featuring Darin Kinder, retired U.S. Secret Service agent and author of Bury Me in a Dirty Suit (2025), his gripping account of surviving the South Tower collapse on 9/11 and reflections on courage, faith, and purpose.

The hosts explore the uproar over the video made by six Democratic lawmakers reminding U.S. service members of their duty to refuse unlawful orders&mdash;a message denounced by President Trump as &ldquo;seditious.&rdquo; They examine the clash between discipline and constitutional fidelity, the governing legal standards, and how public opinion reveals sharp partisan divides. The show concludes with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.darinkinder.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Darin Kinder</a>, retired U.S. Secret Service agent and author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.darinkinder.com/my-book.html" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Bury Me in a Dirty Suit&nbsp;(2025)</a>, his gripping account of surviving the South Tower collapse on 9/11 and reflections on courage, faith, and purpose.

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