Shake It Off With Mert and Lucas Hour 1 9-15-24

Guest: Donald Blair -- political commentator and author of “Confessions of a Racist: A View from the Middle Majority”

Shake It Off With Mert and Lucas Hour 1 9-15-24
Guest: Donald Blair -- political commentator and author of “<a href="https://www.confessionsaview.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.confessionsaview.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726534609599000&amp;usg=AOvVaw318Sfkl1b2bhu0UoKPYwXB">Confessions of a Racist: A View from the Middle Majority”</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 9-15-24

The guys review the “Signalgate” snafu involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior members of the Trump administration, as well as the public's reaction to the scandal. This includes the results of a ResumeTemplates.com survey and predictions from oddsmakers at Betonline.ag about who might get fired over the incident.  The show concludes with Ashleigh Searles sharing insights from her latest book, "Startup 2 Success: 7 Tax Savvy Tips for the Novice Business Owner,” which offers practical advice for managing business finances and preparing for tax season.

The guys review the &ldquo;Signalgate&rdquo; snafu involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior members of the Trump administration, as well as the public's reaction to the scandal. This includes the results of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.resumetemplates.com/62-of-americans-say-hegseth-should-be-fired-for-leaking-war-plans/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">ResumeTemplates.com survey</a>&nbsp;and predictions from oddsmakers at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/us-election/trump-administration" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Betonline.ag</a>&nbsp;about who might get fired over the incident.&nbsp; The show concludes with&nbsp;<a href="https://startup2success.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">Ashleigh Searles</a>&nbsp;sharing insights from her latest book, "<a href="https://startup2success.org/#about-the-book" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">Startup 2 Success: 7 Tax Savvy Tips for the Novice Business Owner,</a>&rdquo; which offers practical advice for managing business finances and preparing for tax season.

Hour 2: Should Pete Hegseth be Fired?; Interview with Ashleigh Searles

The hosts discuss Trump’s expressed interest in running for a third term, including the constitutional hurdles, the political instability, and the dangerous precedent that such a move would set into motion. Later in the hour, they chat with Christine Miles about her new book, "What Is It Costing You Not To Listen?", which emphasizes the importance of listening skills in personal and professional relationships.

The hosts discuss Trump&rsquo;s expressed interest in running for a third term, including the constitutional hurdles, the political instability, and the dangerous precedent that such a move would set into motion. Later in the hour, they chat with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.christinemileslistens.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Christine Miles</a>&nbsp;about her new book,&nbsp;"<a href="https://www.christinemileslistens.com/my-book" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">What Is It Costing You Not To Listen?</a>", which emphasizes the importance of listening skills in personal and professional relationships.

Hour 1: Trump’s Third Term; Interview with Christine Miles

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.

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