Hour 2: Lies, Loyalty, and a Presidential Lifeline — George Santos Walks Free, as Tom Allon Dissects the Political Chaos Driving NYC Toward a Socialist Mayor.
Podcasts > Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas
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.
Monday, November 3, 2025
The hosts unpack the stunning presidential commutation of George Santos, whose brief congressional career collapsed under the weight of fraud, lies, and a federal conviction. Through biting satire and exhaustive detail, the show explores Santos’s tangled personal history, legal downfall, and the political firestorm ignited by his early release. The episode wraps with an interview featuring Tom Allon, veteran journalist and publisher of City & State, who offers sharp insights into New York’s media landscape and the deepening divisions fueling the city’s political transformation.
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