Hour 1: Nepotism and Merit — A Cross-Industry Reckoning. Interview with Dr. Peter Solomon on 100 Years to Extinction.
Podcasts > Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas
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Monday, November 24, 2025
Episode 72 explores the growing public scrutiny of nepotism across industries, not just in Hollywood but also in fields like law, politics, and medicine. It examines how family connections can shape careers, spark debates about fairness and merit, and influence public perception in an era of heightened transparency and accountability. The hour concludes with an interview featuring Dr. Peter Solomon, a physicist and author of 100 Years to Extinction, a novel exploring humanity’s survival amid accelerating global threats.
