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 show explores the history and commercialization of Father’s Day, leading into a discussion on modern masculinity—how expectations of strength, leadership, and emotional intelligence shape men’s lives. The hour concludes with Tom Davis Jr. and Jack Watts, authors of An American Hero: One Man’s Legacy of Fatherhood and Faith, a story of resilience, honor, and the values that shape generations. 

The show explores the history and commercialization of Father&rsquo;s Day, leading into a discussion on modern masculinity&mdash;how expectations of strength, leadership, and emotional intelligence shape men&rsquo;s lives. The hour concludes with Tom Davis Jr. and Jack Watts, authors of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/American-Hero-Legacy-Fatherhood-Faith/dp/1637633955" data-auth="NotApplicable">An American Hero: One Man&rsquo;s Legacy of Fatherhood and Faith</a>, a story of resilience, honor, and the values that shape generations.&nbsp;

Hour 1: The Meaning of Father’s Day; Defining Modern Masculinity; Interview with Tom Davis & Jack Watts 

The team discusses Pope Leo XIV’s installation and the challenges he faces, including the Vatican’s financial instability, scrutiny over his past handling of abuse allegations, and his approach to Church unity. The show concludes with Mark Gogolewski, author of How to Be OK (When You're Supposed to Be OK But You're Not), a look at men’s mental health, addiction, and finding strength in vulnerability. 

The team discusses Pope Leo XIV&rsquo;s installation and the challenges he faces, including the Vatican&rsquo;s financial instability, scrutiny over his past handling of abuse allegations, and his approach to Church unity. The show concludes with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markgogolewski.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable">Mark Gogolewski</a>, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markgogolewski.com/book" data-auth="NotApplicable">How to Be OK (When You're Supposed to Be OK But You're Not)</a>, a look at men&rsquo;s mental health, addiction, and finding strength in vulnerability.&nbsp;

 Hour 2: The Trials and Tribulations Awaiting the Holy Father; Interview with Mark Gogolewski 

The team examines Prince Harry’s ongoing tensions with the royal family and his recently expressed desire for reconciliation with King Charles and other relatives. Meanwhile, past controversies—including the couple’s bombshell Oprah interview, Harry’s memoir Spare, and lingering accusations of racism and family rifts—continue to shape his strained relationship with the monarchy. The hour concludes with an interview featuring Dr. Carlyle Naylor, a pastor and life coach, who discusses his new book, “Gritty Friendships: Bringing Purpose and Value to Male Relationships.”

The team examines Prince Harry&rsquo;s ongoing tensions with the royal family and his recently expressed desire for reconciliation with King Charles and other relatives. Meanwhile, past controversies&mdash;including the couple&rsquo;s bombshell Oprah interview, Harry&rsquo;s memoir&nbsp;Spare, and lingering accusations of racism and family rifts&mdash;continue to shape his strained relationship with the monarchy. The hour concludes with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.carlylenaylor.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable">Dr. Carlyle Naylor</a>, a pastor and life coach, who discusses his new book, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gritty-Friendships-Bringing-Purpose-Relationships/dp/1962595102" data-auth="NotApplicable">Gritty Friendships: Bringing Purpose and Value to Male Relationships</a>.&rdquo;

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