POWER, MONEY, AND THE FUTURE OF NEW YORK
SHAKE IT OFF WITH MERT & LUCAS, LIVE!
Episode 73 — Sunday, November 30 | 7–9 PM ET | AM970 Radio
This week, the conversation cuts to the core of America’s political and cultural crossroads.
Hour 1: Inflation and Affordability, a Political Liability for the GOP
Lucas and Mert unpack how rising costs have become a political flashpoint for President Trump and the Republican Party, exposing the gap between campaign rhetoric and household realities. The hour features Kurt Warner, licensed clinical social worker and author of False Idols: How Diversion is Destroying Democracy, who dissects how celebrity worship and distraction corrode civic engagement.
Hour 2: Wall Street Battles New York’s Mayoral Agenda as Stefanik Rises
The hosts spotlight Wall Street’s alarm over New York’s mayor-elect’s populist agenda—wealth taxes, rent freezes, and free buses—and how Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s gubernatorial ambitions are reshaping the political battlefield. Closing the hour, Christopher Henze, filmmaker and cultural provocateur, joins to discuss his groundbreaking project Wise Women: Humanity’s Untold Origins, reframing menopause as a survival advantage in human evolution.
The Hosts:
Lucas A. Ferrara
New York attorney, law professor, and award-winning film producer, Lucas blends sharp legal insight with cultural storytelling. As founding partner of Newman Ferrara LLP and adjunct professor at New York Law School, he has spent decades demystifying complex legal and political processes for the public. Recognized as a Super Lawyer® every year since 2007, Lucas has also produced over 150 acclaimed films since 2020. On air, he brings rigor, wit, and editorial precision—bridging law, politics, and media with a voice that challenges and clarifies.
Mert Roberts
Mert is a seasoned commentator and cultural critic whose work spans politics, media, and public discourse. Known for incisive takes and fearless questioning, he brings a global perspective to American debates, weaving together economic realities, cultural shifts, and political narratives. His on-air style is conversational yet uncompromising, pushing guests and listeners alike to confront uncomfortable truths while staying grounded in facts and lived experience.
Together, Lucas and Mert deliver a dynamic blend of analysis and storytelling, making SHAKE IT OFF WITH MERT & LUCAS, LIVE! a must-listen for anyone navigating the intersections of politics, power, and culture.
It’s time to face the truth.
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