ON AIR: Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas, LIVE!
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 7–9 PM EST | AM970 Radio
Join hosts Mert Roberts and Lucas A. Ferrara for a live two-hour broadcast that cuts through the noise and dives deep into the stories that matter. With sharp commentary, unfiltered insight, and a commitment to truth over spin, Shake It Off With Mert & Lucas, LIVE! brings together political players, cultural voices, and change-makers from across the country.
Hour 1: Dr. Shelley Burke — Author of The Unsung Heroes: Nurses
Dr. Shelley Ann Pamela Burke, DNP, MSN, RN, CPN, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing at UC Irvine. With over 40 years in healthcare, including roles in hospitals, academia, and global nursing initiatives, Dr. Burke brings a lifetime of frontline experience to her debut book, The Unsung Heroes: Nurses. Her segment will spotlight the overlooked contributions of nurses and the urgent need for systemic recognition.
Hour 2: Brandon Bronaugh — Founder of Life Cycle Transitions, Star of A&E’s Hoarders
Brandon Bronaugh is America’s Life Transition Expert and the founder of Life Cycle Transitions, a pioneering company that supports families through crisis-level home situations. Known for his work on A&E’s hit show Hoarders, Brandon blends emotional care with practical solutions for hoarding, addiction, elder care, and inherited property challenges. He joins the show to discuss dignity-driven interventions and the power of compassionate action.
About the Hosts
Lucas A. Ferrara is a New York-based attorney repeatedly honored as a Super Lawyer and Top 100. He’s also an executive producer of over 175 award-winning films and shorts, with a reputation for editorial precision and legal insight across media platforms.
Mert Roberts is a veteran radio host and cultural commentator known for his incisive interviews and no-nonsense approach to public discourse. Together, Mert and Lucas deliver a show that’s as smart as it is fearless.
Don’t miss it! On Sunday, November 16, from 7-9 PM EST, we’re LIVE on AM970 radio (Tri-State area). You can also stream us here: https://shakeitofflive.com
Or catch a replay on your favorite podcatcher, like Amazon, Apple, IHeart, Spotify and YouTube.
Hard debates. Bold ideas. No filters.
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