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46:46

2/13/26 9AM: Truth and Consequences

The Truth with Sherwin Hughes ·

2026/02/13

Sherwin kicks off with Valentine’s weekend vibes before pivoting hard into politics. He questions the point of diving into the Epstein files if there are no real consequences, challenges “zero tolerance” culture, and breaks down how environmental deregulation quietly harms Black communities the most.

47:46

2/13/26 10AM: Pollution, Power, and Payback

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2026/02/13

From weakened environmental protections to historical erasure, Sherwin connects policy to long-term health impacts in Black neighborhoods. He questions whether these decisions are accidental — or intentional — and challenges listeners not to normalize it.

48:10

2/13/26 11AM: Fish Fries, Receipts, and Reality

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2026/02/13

Sherwin keeps it local with The Milwaukee Experience, pushes back on callers demanding his fish fry source, and ends the show by laying out the evidence on environmental rollbacks affecting Black health and communities nationwide.

47:10

2/12/26 The Save Act 11AM

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2026/02/12

Sherwin continues to talk about The Save Act and the corruption of the Trump regime.

46:12

2/11/26 9AM: We’re Not Angry Enough: Strategy Over...

The Truth with Sherwin Hughes ·

2026/02/11

Sherwin reflects on Milwaukee’s Black History Month celebration, honoring former Mayor Marvin Pratt and highlighting the importance of mentorship and intergenerational leadership. He challenges the idea that public anger alone creates change, arguing that the political system is built to absorb outrage without shifting power.He makes the case that real revolution is education and strategy—not rebellion. Sherwin connects strong public education, especially for Black children, to safer communities

48:19

2/11/26 10AM: Continuity Over Democracy

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2026/02/11

In Hour 2, Sherwin makes the case that what we’re witnessing isn’t political chaos—it’s system continuity. From attacks on press freedom to the refusal to enforce federal law, he argues that democracy isn’t collapsing by accident but functioning exactly as designed. Sherwin connects slavery, Southern economic dependency, corporate power, and mass incarceration to show how systems of control simply evolve rather than disappear. He breaks down how healthcare dependency, high-fructose corn syrup, and

48:34

2/11/26 11AM: The System Doesn’t Break

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2026/02/11

In Hour 3, Sherwin argues that America hasn’t fundamentally changed — it has simply perfected continuity. From cultural backlash to healthcare funding, census participation, and rising chronic illness, he connects the dots between dependency and power. Sherwin makes the case that outrage, exposure, and even rebellion don’t dismantle systems — they’re absorbed by them. If the system doesn’t respond to anger, what does it respond to?

47:08

2/10/26 9AM: Troublesome

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2026/02/10

Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin wants to know if women are open to dating men that are shorter than them. He also shares his thoughts on the food deserts in black communities in Milwaukee and wonders if people still shop in-person, specifically for groceries. He addresses the lack access to these necessities and how it ties to affordable housing.

47:06

2/10/26 10AM: Where Did the Jobs Go?

The Truth with Sherwin Hughes ·

2026/02/10

Sherwin breaks down why microbreweries are booming while big breweries fade, using it as a window into Milwaukee’s larger workforce crisis. From finished goods leaving the city to unfilled jobs across Wisconsin, he asks the uncomfortable question: why do so many positions remain open? The hour explores labor shortages, the role of non-citizen workers, and what’s really holding the local economy back. DT joins the conversation, along with a call from East Side Corey, as the hour closes with a candid

48:11

2/10/26 11AM: Love, Expectations, and Letting Go

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2026/02/10

The final hour shifts gears as Sherwin and DT talk relationships, expectations, and navigating connection—while celebrating DT’s upcoming birthday and the idea that “Black don’t crack.” Truth Nation calls in with their own perspectives before Sherwin heads out to receive an award. Kyle steps into the studio to continue the conversation with DT, breaking down what people should realistically expect from relationships and how those expectations shape outcomes.

47:39

2/9/26 9AM: The Super Bowl Interrupts Bad Bunny's...

The Truth with Sherwin Hughes ·

2026/02/09

Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin shares his thoughts on Bad Bunny's 2026 super Bowl Halftime show. He takes calls from Truth Nation, on why they did and didn't like the performance based on his special guests, dancing, Spanish lyrics and more.

49:08

2/9/26 10AM: We Can Only Move Forward

The Truth with Sherwin Hughes ·

2026/02/09

Sherwin Hughes continues hour 2 talking about the Super Bowl halftime show and the grip that white people are losing on culture.

47:48

2/9/26 11AM: Profit, Prisons, and the Language of Power

The Truth with Sherwin Hughes ·

2026/02/09

Hour 3 opens with a heated discussion about language, power, and politics as Sherwin questions how calling someone a “fascist” has suddenly become controversial. Al, NaNa, and Black Conscious call in to weigh in, setting the tone for a broader conversation about how truth is reframed in today’s political climate. The hour then shifts to immigration, with Sherwin breaking down what he argues is really happening: not deportation, but detention for profit. He reads from an article detailing how

48:14

2/6/26 9 AM: Petty Is the Pedigree

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2026/02/06

Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the viral racists video Donald Trump posted that features Barrack and Michelle Obama's faces photoshopped to apes. Sherwin discusses Donald Trump's deep-seated racism and how he has centered our current government around it. Sherwin addresses the importance of knowing how our government works and how black have voted for him.

48:14

2/6/26 10 AM: Buying Power, Broken Promises, and the...

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2026/02/06

Sherwin breaks down the real buying power of the American consumer, highlighting how much money Black Americans spend and why that influence rarely translates into political leverage. He looks at the election map and explains how key regions could swing blue—but only with stronger Democratic leadership. Sherwin also warns that “Abolish ICE” risks becoming the next “Abolish the Police,” a slogan that could seriously hurt Democrats in the 2026 election cycle.In later segments, Sherwin examines the

47:42

2/6/26 11AM: Praise, Politics, and Hard No’s

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2026/02/06

Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights upcoming events and what’s happening around the city. He briefly pivots back to politics before the phones light up with listener love—first from Andy Positive, who calls in to praise Sherwin and famously struggles to hang up, and then from Marty, who applauds Sherwin’s interview from the previous day. The hour takes a serious turn when Marty asks whether boarding schools should make a comeback. Sherwin responds with a firm “no,”

48:20

2/4/26 9AM: Class Is In Session

The Truth with Sherwin Hughes ·

2026/02/05

A simple interaction at a Bucks game gives Sherwin hope for Milwaukee’s future. He reflects on mentorship, the systems that once supported young people, and why protecting the most vulnerable youth matters more than ever.

48:14

2/5/26 10AM: Who Gets to Shape the Community

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2026/02/05

Hour 2 features a conversation with City Forward Collective, listener reactions, and a preview of a viral controversy involving weed culture and public behavior—setting the stage for an even bigger debate.

47:37

2/5/26 11AM: Weed, Who’s Watching, and Who Pays

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2026/02/05

Truth Nation sounds off on weed culture, public behavior, and accountability. Sherwin wraps the show by unpacking data that challenges assumptions about race, income, and overconsumption.

47:10

2/4/26 9AM: Black History Month is CANCELED

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2026/02/04

Sherwin questions whether Black History Month is on borrowed time as DEI programs face rollbacks, breaks down the growing teacher shortage crisis, and explains why representation in classrooms matters for every student. From school suspensions to cultural touchstones like Jump Around, this episode blends history, education, and identity into one unfiltered conversation.

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