Some Sunday nights don’t whisper—they roar.
They remind us that democracy isn’t self‑cleaning, that ambition can warp into obsession, and that truth only matters if someone’s willing to chase it down.
This week’sSHAKE IT OFF WITH MERT & LUCAS, LIVE! turns the spotlight on two guests who know what it means to fight systems that pretend to be fair. One takes on the billion‑dollar machinery of political influence; the other exposes the emotional toll of chasing prestige in higher education.
Hour 1: Tiffany Muller, President, End Citizens United
Tiffany Muller has spent her career dismantling the myth that money equals merit. As the driving force behind End Citizens United, she’s built a national movement to reclaim elections from the grip of super PACs and corporate donors. Her work isn’t about slogans—it’s about strategy, legislation, and the hard math of accountability.
Before leading the charge for campaign finance reform, Muller served in public office and worked to expand equality protections, giving her a front‑row seat to how power operates when no one’s watching. She joins the show to unpack the mechanics of influence, the cost of silence, and the question that defines every voter’s future: who really owns our democracy?
Hour 2: Bette Heller Gelles, Author, Crazy for College
Bette Heller Gelles has seen the college admissions frenzy from every angle: educator, parent, and survivor of the process itself. In her book Crazy for College, she dissects the rituals and anxieties that have turned education into a competitive sport.
Her insights reveal how families lose themselves chasing acceptance letters, how institutions feed the panic, and how students can reclaim their sense of purpose before the system burns them out. Gelles doesn’t just critique the madness—she offers a way out, one grounded in humor, empathy, and the reminder that learning should expand lives, not shrink them.
About the Hosts
Lucas A. Ferrara — New York attorney, law professor, award‑winning film producer, and editorial strategist. Lucas brings legal precision and narrative muscle to every exchange, cutting through spin to reach substance.
Mert Roberts — A seasoned commentator whose wit and grounded analysis keep every conversation unpredictable, alive, and unmistakably human.
Tune In
LIVE on AM970 Radio, the AM970 website, or the AM970 mobile app
Sunday, May 31 | 7–9 PM Eastern
Replays stream everywhere: Apple, Amazon, iHeart, Spotify, and more.
More info: shakeitofflive.com
Some shows talk about change. This one demands it.
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