Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris

The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from Disney’s $30 million-a-week standoff with Hulu to a Milwaukee County Parks suicide prevention effort and another shooting near a local high school. Dr. Ken pivots into a passionate segment on fatherhood, calling out the need for more dads to step up — because some have, but too many haven’t. A tangent about the Epstein files and even his stolen B...

Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon asking tough questions: Are we preparing our kids for the future? Do we have enough real leaders? It’s a preview of what’s to come at this weekend’s Truth Summit — informative, entertaining, and unapologetically real. The conversation turns political as Dr. Ken asks what Democrats and Republicans have truly done for Black people — and if either party...

The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, spotlighting Milwaukee’s Mobile Crisis Team’s 30 years of service, the end of the government shutdown, and local stories of justice, tragedy, and hope. Dr. Ken takes a call from Brian and has some fun sparring with YouTube chat regulars before switching gears to something every Milwaukeean can relate to — leaf collection season. He breaks down the c...

With the Truth Summit just three days away, Dr. Ken Harris dives into Wisconsin’s latest school district report cards — where 94% of districts “meet or exceed expectations.” But if things look so good on paper, why do parents still complain in private? Dr. Ken challenges the gap between what we say publicly and what we really believe about our schools. After playing a Fox 6 clip on MPS, he argues...

Dr. Ken opens the 5 o’clock hour with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the government possibly reopening to shocking stories of crime, accountability, and justice across Milwaukee. Each headline sparks deeper reflection on what we tolerate and what we ignore. As the show winds down, Dr. Ken calls out how society has grown too soft — too forgiving — while life itself never takes it easy on anyone. It’s a short...

Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a question Milwaukee can’t afford to ignore — why isn’t anyone doing anything about all the deaths in our city? After playing a powerful clip from Sherwin’s show highlighting the grim homicide statistics, Dr. Ken calls out the silence and inaction. The tone then shifts as GP joins the show for some much-needed sports talk — from the Packers’ latest...

The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the Senate’s progress toward ending the government shutdown to major I-94 changes and growing concerns over use-of-force incidents at MPS. Dr. Ken also dives into a new bill regulating data centers and keeps the audience engaged through talk-to-text and YouTube chat debates. Listeners weigh in on everything from education to leadership, and Dr...

Dr. Ken Harris starts Truth in the Afternoon with a deep dive into America’s beginnings — questioning how you can “claim land” that was already inhabited. He breaks down how slavery, while horrific, wasn’t the worst part of Black history — the lasting damage was a mindset forced onto a people, making them believe they were “less than.” That legacy, he says, continues today in new forms of economic...

The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5, where Dr. Ken covers everything from the Senate’s move to end the shutdown to Trump’s pardons of Wisconsin Republicans and the tragic Milwaukee pharmacy student homicide case. Callers weigh in with strong opinions about local politics and representation — sparking sharp, honest back-and-forths that define Truth Nation. Dr. Ken ties it all together with...

Pop off Friday on Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken Harris breaking down the real cost of “free” education and healthcare while asking should the government foot every bill, or is it time we remember… You Pay? Dr. Ken is also joined by GP for Wisconsin sports talk, opens the lines for a heated debate on elderly drivers, and polls the chat on a simple question that needs to have more atten...

Dr. Ken begins his second hour with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included…… news of the 4% reduction in domestic flights at major airports due to the government shutdown, Billionaire Elon Musk tracking to becoming the world’s first Trillionaire, U.S Rep Buddy Carter from Georgia planning to block federal funds being sent to New York in the...

Someday Never Comes: Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with honesty — calling himself out for saying “someday” too often and reminding Truth Nation that tomorrow isn’t promised. He teases his rebuttal to Kyle’s rebuttal, then reacts to a clip from Truth to Power with classic Dr. Ken energy. Brian calls in to denounce Trump, sparking a fiery exchange that keeps listeners glued in. Dr....

In the 5 o’clock hour, Dr. Ken reads through YouTube texts before diving into the Top 5 @ 5 — from the SDC board’s shake-up to Milwaukee’s tragic pharmacy student shooting. Then, he stirs debate over tearing down I-794 and the traffic chaos it could bring. Listeners sound off about his ongoing back-and-forth with Kyle, while Dr. Ken sets the record straight. The show closes with news on FAA flight...

Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with fire, breaking down why socialism isn’t the solution Milwaukee needs. He argues it’s not about fairness — it’s about false promises — and warns that believing rich people will “pay their share” is a fantasy. GP drops by to pay up on his World Series bet… kinda, bringing laughs and sports talk to the mix. Then Dr. Ken turns serious again, compa...

In the 5 o’clock hour, Dr. Ken runs through a powerful Top 5 at 5 — from the deadly UPS crash and record-breaking government shutdown to a drunk substitute teacher in Muskego and Milwaukee’s new lead abatement project. The conversation then heats up when Dr. Ken reacts to Kyle’s comments about New York Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, sparking a passionate back-and-forth with callers and Truth Nation. One l...

Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a powerful question — What would Milwaukee look like if Black people weren’t here? It’s a deep reflection on culture, contribution, and community pride that sets the tone for the hour. Dr. Ken then welcomes Aaron Shapiro and Matthew Boswell Jr. from Milwaukee Public Schools to talk about open enrollment and how MPS continues to serve as a cornerston...

In the second hour, Dr. Ken Harris brings Truth Nation into a passionate debate: is education still the great equalizer? One caller argues some people are meant to work, not study — but Al calls in with one of his most balanced takes yet, stressing that both trades and education are essential in a changing, tech-driven world. Dr. Ken breaks down the day’s top headlines, from the government shutdow...

Dr. Ken Harris opens up about The Price of Privilege — a powerful reflection on what previous generations sacrificed so we could stand where we are today. From his father’s struggles and his grandmother’s fight for ownership to being denied the GI Bill, Dr. Ken connects personal history to America’s ongoing inequities. He challenges listeners not to forget the cost of opportunity and the power of...

On this episode of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken Harris breaks down the generational cost of progress — from the GI Bill’s exclusion of Black veterans to the ongoing fight for access and equality. He asks, what do we owe to those who paid the price before us? The conversation then shifts to today’s struggles: SNAP benefits uncertainty, ACA premium hikes, and the start of Milwaukee’s massive cons...

Legendary Homer Blow steps in for Dr. Ken and gets right into it — will Trump actually follow the judge’s orders? Homer breaks down Trump’s own words about the government shutdown and his plan to permanently close Democrat-backed programs. Then, the team discusses the fallout from this political standoff and what “major consequences” could mean for everyday Americans. To wrap up the hour, Homer re...

The conversation continues as Homer asks: Are you addicted to Amazon? He shares his own take while teasing his upcoming events and an exciting giveaway. Then, a shocking story — a judge caught using AI in the courtroom — sparks debate on ethics and technology in justice. Later, Homer covers a dramatic Milwaukee freeway foot chase that ended at State Fair Park, calling for more personal responsibil...

With Dr. Ken out, the legendary Homer Blow steps in and welcomes Bria Grant from Milwaukee Crime Stoppers for a powerful hour of conversation. Bria shares what the organization is all about, how the community can get involved, and why it’s time to drop the old connotations about “snitching.” Together, they unpack the real impact Crime Stoppers has had — from crimes solved and drugs seized to lives...

The second hour keeps the conversation flowing as Homer Blow and Bria Grant pivot from crime to community. Homer dives into the ongoing SNAP benefit issues, challenging the racial narratives often pushed around who really relies on food assistance. The discussion expands into politics, distraction, and division, touching on how attention is constantly redirected from what truly matters. A lively c...

Dr. Ken kicks off the hour with a breakdown of the newly passed MPS 2025–26 budget and why every penny counts. GP joins for sports talk, celebrating a big Bucks comeback and the latest in the World Series. Then, Dr. Ken explores how Wisconsin tech colleges are quietly dropping words like “equity” and “access,” and closes the hour asking: Is Milwaukee’s future high tech or hands on—and how do we ma...

The second hour starts strong with Packers talk and concern over safety net programs at risk during the government shutdown. Dr. Ken highlights Milwaukee food banks stepping up, a troubling local gunfight, and the MPS Board’s budget approval—then asks: does it matter how much a man spends on a date? The conversation heats up with listener comments, poll results, and a story about misguided assumpt...