The Truth with Sherwin Hughes

Sherwin marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month by questioning how—and if—it’s genuinely celebrated in America. He challenges how white institutions engage with Black history, examines why major platforms have pulled back their recognition, and reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s evolution later in his life. The hour also explores political realignment, Trump’s lingering obsession...

Sherwin breaks down the rapid decline of the white population and explains how shrinking birth rates are already reshaping the economy, education system, and political power in the U.S. He connects demographic collapse to labor shortages, tariffs, immigration policy, and even Milwaukee’s salt shortage—arguing that when populations disappear, public systems collapse right along with them.

In the final hour, Sherwin reacts to newly released Epstein files, Trump’s frantic social media behavior, and the growing anxiety surrounding the administration’s direction. He ties rising tariffs to widespread retail closures, questions the sincerity of “white guilt,” and explains why performative empathy does more harm than good. The hour closes with a raw conversation about race, violence, and...

Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about his time at Milwaukee’s 180th birthday celebration last night. He also talks about his desire for a key to the city and the work he has done to deserve one. Later, Sherwin also discusses the poor decision to combine all of the cultural departments on the UW-Milwaukee campus.

Sherwin Hughes has fun on a Friday and jumps from topic to topic, including Is it Gay to share a desert with a man, towing cars in Milwaukee and voting.

Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights events happening around the city tonight and throughout the weekend, giving listeners ideas on where to be and what’s worth checking out. The tone quickly shifts as Sherwin dives into accountability—or the lack of it—questioning why district attorneys rarely charge police even when body camera footage suggests they should. He connec...

Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin discusses new video showing an altercation between Alex Pretti and ICE Agents prior to his murder. Sherwin also talks about the history ICE, how it developed after 9/11 and how it is now in the wrong hands. Later he addresses gender roles and what “Neet” means.

Sherwin opens the show with a warning about protesting in the Trump era, arguing that the rules have changed and constitutional protections aren’t applied the same way during demonstrations. He cautions that showing up uninformed—or armed—can lead to serious consequences and urges protesters to understand the risks before acting. The phones open as callers weigh in. Later, Sherwin discusses the bi...

In Hour 3, Sherwin continues the conversation about the skill sets and academic levels needed to succeed in the trades, taking a few pointed detours along the way. He reflects on how conflict used to be handled with a sense of honor—and how today, too often, physical confrontations escalate into gun violence. The hour then turns serious as Sherwin breaks down alarming reading and math scores withi...

Sherwin reacts to Donald Trump endorsing Tom Tiffany and asks a hard political question: can a Black candidate realistically win the race for governor in Wisconsin? He continues breaking down the dynamics of the governor’s race and what it means for voters across the state. The conversation then takes a sharp cultural turn as Sherwin challenges rigid ideas of masculinity—questioning why men dancin...

Hour 2 starts light with Valentine’s Day plans before Sherwin veers into a brutally honest conversation about masculinity, dating, and what it means when men are raised primarily by women. From the viral “bear vs. man” debate to why grown men wearing jerseys might be doing too much, nothing is off-limits. The hour takes a sharp turn into deeper territory as Sherwin connects mating, marriage, and m...

In this hour, Sherwin pulls the curtain back on how poverty actually works in America—starting with a conversation about the Nobel Peace Prize that quickly turns into a raw breakdown of why capitalism requires poor people to function. Using a sports analogy that hits hard, he explains how extreme wealth and poverty grow side by side. The conversation shifts to Milwaukee’s housing crisis, where ple...

Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the nationwide protests against the Trump administration and ICE taking place this Friday. He shares why he still wants to maintain his focus on Milwaukee and our issues. Later he talks about MPD Police Chief Jeffrey Norman participating in a counterterrorism training seminar in Israel in December and the city’s new initiative to impo...

Sherwin Hughes continues the conversation and pivots homeownership and why it is so important to be a homeowner. He also talks about food allergies.

In Hour 3, Sherwin breaks down the return of whole milk in schools and warns that health messaging tied to RFK is doing more harm than good. He calls out vaccine misinformation, connects it to the first confirmed measles case in Wisconsin, and explains why one reported case likely means many more infections already exist. Al calls in to expand on measles symptoms and the serious risks involved. Th...

Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin breaks down the tragic and fatal shooting of ICU Nurse and protestor, Alex Pretti by ICE Agents in Minneapolis this weekend.

Sherwin Hughes continues Hour 2 by giving updates in Minneapolis and what ICE is doing. Sherwin also gives an update on Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffery Norman going to Isreal. Wrapping up the hour two with talking about the slumlords in Milwaukee.

In Hour 3, Sherwin tackles why conversations about homeownership make people uncomfortable, arguing that long-term wealth starts with owning—not renting. The discussion centers on Milwaukee landlord Joe Berrada, including how much of the housing market he actually controls and why the city allows private owners to operate poorly maintained properties when municipal properties are often worse. List...

Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin revisits his conversation on the Parental Choice Program. Sherwin addresses how this voucher program is inherently racist. He also does a deep dive on the political history of Mandela Barnes. Sherwin addresses Barnes’ experience with more private schools than public and Barnes’ stance on this program.

Sherwin talks about the intimacy of getting a massage, why he would never get one, and talks through what might be an award winning script.

Hour 3 begins with the launch of The Milwaukee Experience, Sherwin’s new partnership with Visit Milwaukee, where he highlights some of his favorite spots around the city and previews upcoming interviews with local business leaders. Bob and Al call in, adding humor and their own takes on the segment. Sherwin then shifts to dating, explaining why dinner isn’t his preferred first date and why getting...

Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about the 2026 Main Street Action Candidate Forum he attended last night in Milwaukee. He shares his takeaways on what the candidates spoke on, who was in the attendance, who he is looking forward to hearing more of and more.

Sherwin continues the conversation around the Democratic Forum on Wednesday Night- highlighting that this group is not the group that will save the state.

The final hour kicks off with a chaotic round of calls, starting with Bob, whose comments quickly send the conversation in multiple directions. Sherwin makes a provocative statement suggesting Black people would be better at being white than white people themselves, sparking debate over resentment, wealth, and whether frustration with the rich is being mislabeled as “hate.” Al calls in to explain...

Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, he takes a deep dive into work ethic and the journey into the trade industry. Then later he takes calls from Truth Nation on supporting black businesses, voting and if police should be in schools.