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11/26/25 4PM: Me Vs. Me

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/26

Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon by greeting Truth Nation in the YouTube chat before diving into breaking news — the tragic shooting in D.C. involving two National Guard members. Callers Al from Sherman Park and The Caller weigh in with passionate reactions, leading Dr. Ken to break down the psychology behind cognitive dissonance and how we rationalize the chaos around us. After recapping and checking the weather, he shifts to another local concern — the surge in car tows across

44:29

11/26/25 5PM: Scam Artists

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/26

The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5 — from dangerous snow and whipping winds to new investigations into Meta’s alleged scam ads, Foxconn’s major AI expansion in Racine County, and the latest on Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser’s extradition. Dr. Ken keeps things moving with weather updates and lively YouTube chat banter, exposing a new twist on the classic “Nigerian prince” scam — this time using social media’s location features. Sherwin even pops into the chat, adding to the fun and fire

43:59

11/25/25 4PM: With a Straight Face

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/25

Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a hard reality check — it now takes six figures for a family of four to live comfortably, and that’s not even lavish living. He breaks down how this “new poverty” is hitting Black families the hardest, where even middle-class incomes are barely enough. The conversation heats up as he asks: Can you really live on $140,000 a year? Dr. Ken dives into whether college or trades offer better stability — ultimately arguing both are valuable paths in

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11/25/25 5PM: From Tulsa to Today: The Price of Progress

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/25

The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5, honoring the life of Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, and covering major headlines from Milwaukee to Washington. Dr. Ken reacts to Trump calling Democrats’ military message “seditious behavior,” and callers like Security Mike and Melisande weigh in. Their conversation turns philosophical as Melisande declares “the American experiment is over,” sparking a spirited debate on whether the nation can still recover its moral

44:07

11/24/25 4PM: AI

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/25

Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a message for Truth Nation: meritocracy is not a myth. He argues that one of the greatest strengths in the Black community is entrepreneurship — the power to build something from nothing — and that calling merit a myth is just fear talking. Then NYGP joins for sports talk, covering the Packers, Badgers, and Bucks before the conversation turns to the shocking Slender Man update. Dr. Ken calls out how the media downplayed the story of the teen who cut

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11/24/25 5PM: Punkification 2.0

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/25

The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the U.S. spending nearly $1 trillion on schools with little to show for it, to a Milwaukee homicide over a crack pipe, and the latest in the Morgan Geyser case. Dr. Ken pushes back on YouTube chat defenders making excuses for broken systems and delayed accountability. Later, he unpacks reports of the Trump administration targeting graduate students by classifying some degrees as “non-professional,” raising questions about who gets access to

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11/21/25 4PM: "Punked"

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/21

For "Pop Off Friday" on Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken takes on The Punkification of Black Men—a raw, unfiltered look at whether modern culture has ruined how we see this new generation of men. From defining what people really mean when they call men “weak,” to examining modern pressures, shifting expectations, and the social forces shaping identity, this hour breaks it all down. Listeners weigh in to answer the poll question of the day and share their thoughts on this

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11/21/25 5PM: "Punkification 2.0"

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/21

Hour Two continues the deep dive into the Punkification of Black Men, returning to Milwaukee’s own headlines before shifting back into the heart of the conversation. Dr. Ken tackles the toughest questions facing Black men today—from generational strength to a lack of role models, along with technology, manhood, responsibility, mental health, and whether Milwaukee is supporting or failing its young men. Listeners jump in with calls, texts, and live chat as we revisit the question of the day.

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11/20/25 5PM: "Racial Identity"

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/20

In this powerful second hour focused on racial identity, Dr. Ken breaks down the biggest stories shaping Milwaukee from school safety updates to questions of justice, love, and moral responsibility. The conversation deepens with a provocative look at whether turning in a spouse for wrongdoing is an act of abuse or ultimate love. Later in the hour, Dr. Ken explores new opportunities that could impact Black youth and young adults, including how changes to foster care policy may reshape futures in

47:32

11/20/25 4PM: "Culture"

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/20

In hour one of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken opens with a discussion into the overlooked ingredient shaping our lives and reveals why “culture” quietly influences everything we do. He later is Joined by special guest Denise M. Thomas, The Effective Communication Coach, for an exploration into being “the only one in the room,” the hidden costs of cultural misalignment, and what it truly means to become a Social Capitalist on today’s show along with weather, traffic, sports, and

43:27

11/17/25 5PM: CLIMB USA

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/18

The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from new EV charging station grants and wintry weather moving in, to Milwaukee tragedies that hit close to home. Dr. Ken welcomes Bob Wynn, president of CLIMB USA, to talk about the upcoming Forum on Wealth and how investment clubs and financial education can help families build lasting stability. Their conversation connects wealth to wellness — showing that opportunity is one of the best tools against despair and violence. Sandra calls in, leading to

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11/17/25 4PM: 2025 Truth Summit

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/17

Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon by celebrating a powerful Truth Summit, shouting out his panelists, attendees, and the community that showed up to talk solutions. Then he and GP shift gears to sports — breaking down the Packers’ narrow win and asking the big question: should fans be worried heading into the next stretch of games? But the tone turns serious as Dr. Ken addresses the surge in violence across Milwaukee and where accountability truly lies. The hour closes with a hard

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11/14/25 4PM: Dead is Dead

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/15

Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with breaking news — an 18-year-old student shot and killed after leaving school early. The suspect is in custody, but the tragedy reignites a larger question: how do we stop the violence? Dr. Ken urges Truth Nation to show up at tomorrow’s Truth Summit, where local superintendents will tackle these hard conversations about accountability and prevention. Listeners call in with emotion and urgency — from questions about the old TABS system that picked up

44:47

11/14/25 5PM: Dads, Disney, and the Death of...

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/15

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 Bucks ball turns into a deeper question: do Americans still care about truth and justice anymore? He

43:46

11/13/25 4PM: 2025 Truth Summit

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/13

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 deserves the loyalty they get. He reminds Truth Nation that he judges every president by their actions,

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11/13/25 5PM: Truth, Politics & Piles of Leaves

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/13

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 city’s ordinance on raking and why this year’s pickup has been extended, proving that even simple topics

44:27

11/12/25 4PM: Honesty

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/12

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 the system is setting kids up for failure, sparking a passionate call from Lisa. Then, the conversation

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11/12/25 5PM: Talking To Yourself

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/12

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 hour before UWM basketball coverage but packed with Dr. Ken’s signature honesty and a challenge to

47:24

11/11/25 4PM: What The H-E-Double Hockey Sticks

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/12

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 struggles to the Bucks and Badgers on the rebound. We wrap the hour by asking a tough civic question:

45:06

11/11/25 5PM: Mo Money, Mo Problems

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2025/11/12

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. Ken closes the show with reminders about this weekend’s Truth Summit and one final call from Sandra

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