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Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris

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Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, airing weekdays on 101.7 The Truth.

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2/9/26 4PM: African American

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/02/09

When you can’t say “Black” during Black History Month, what are we really doing? Dr. Ken opens with a powerful Truth on identity, history, and why language still matters. The hour heats up with a deep dive into the FAMU controversy after the word “Black” was reportedly flagged on a Black History Month flyer — sparking a real conversation about cultural erasure, common sense, and censorship disguised as compliance. This is one of those hours that makes you stop, think, and maybe get uncomfortable —

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2/9/26 5PM: From Courtrooms to ICE: Accountability on...

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/02/09

From AI in the courtroom to ICE, body cams, and a live, unscripted studio moment — this hour had everything. Dr. Ken breaks down today’s Top 5 stories, including a judge sanctioning a DA for using AI, UW–Madison’s $27M research hit, and a tragic celebrity loss. Then things get real: an FBI agent refusing body cams, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley saying he won’t work with ICE, and a raw, unexpected moment when DT jumps into the conversation live. Power, accountability, and truth collide in a

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2/6/26 4PM: Prayer

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/02/07

Dr. Ken begins Hour One with a powerful reflection on prayer and sacrifice after a young Racine woman risks everything to save her siblings from a house fire. The hour quickly turns as Dr. Ken responds to Trump’s racist video targeting the Obamas, sharing a personal encounter and asking a tough question: are people emboldened—or just exposed? Listener calls and heated YouTube chat debates follow, prompting Dr. Ken to check the conversation and reset the tone. Heavy truths, real talk, and no dodging

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2/6/26 5PM: Black Trivia Friday

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/02/07

Hour Two kicks off with a lighter turn as Dr. Ken jokes about Bad Bunny and embraces his inner hater before diving into the Top 5 @ 5, covering Trump’s racist post fallout, a West Allis embezzlement case, the Nancy Guthrie disappearance update, Milwaukee’s facial recognition ban, and the heroic Racine house fire rescue. The energy shifts to Black Trivia Friday, where Truth Nation competes for prizes and Wakim takes home the win. Dr. Ken wraps the hour engaging directly with YouTube comments and

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2/2/26 4PM: Boss Moves

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/02/03

Dr. Ken opens the hour a little under the weather—but still sharp—after watching something rare in government: decisive leadership. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley fires the county’s HR director, and Dr. Ken calls it exactly what it was: a boss move in a system that usually hesitates.From there, the conversation lightens but stays telling. Why do we still rely on Groundhog Day to predict the weather? Why pay meteorologists when animals seem to get the headlines? Milwaukee’s rhino enters

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2/2/26 5PM: Who gets the Spotlight?

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/02/03

Hour Two dives straight into the day’s biggest stories with the Top 5 @ 5, including the planned closure of the Kennedy Center, new SNAP work requirements that could impact millions, another measles case tied to UW–Madison, and disturbing developments involving the Epstein files and a former Wisconsin surgeon sentenced to prison. Dr. Ken shares a personal story about being exposed to whooping cough, pushing the vaccine conversation beyond politics and into lived experience. As YouTube chat and

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1/26/26 4PM: Carry On

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/26

Dr. Ken opens the show previewing a tough conversation and delivers a Truth on leadership, preparedness, and doing what’s right—even when it’s unpopular. Using Chief Norman’s decision to attend counterterrorism training in Israel, Dr. Ken explains why leadership isn’t about optics or comfort, but responsibility and readiness. He pushes back on criticism framing the trip as political, stressing it was a professional best-practices exchange meant to protect lives before crisis strikes. As calls and

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1/26/26 5PM: Cold Truths, Hot Takes & Preparedness

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/26

The second hour turns local and urgent as Dr. Ken reacts to extreme cold exposing unsafe housing conditions for North Side tenants and growing needs at Milwaukee warming shelters. The Top 5 @ 5 highlights heating failures, food donation needs, an EU investigation into Elon Musk’s AI platform, and a Milwaukee health care fraud case. Truth Nation keeps the energy high in YouTube chat—pressing Dr. Ken to try mushroom coffee—before the conversation shifts to a recent ICE/Border Patrol shooting in

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1/20/26 4PM: Study Hall

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/20

Dr. Ken opens the show reflecting on how he spent MLK Day — not with slogans, but by paying attention. His Truth, “Study Hall,” breaks down one of the most misunderstood debates in America: the difference between the Civil Rights Act and DEI. He explains why Title VII is law and compliance, while DEI is aspirational and optional — and why confusing the two shows a lack of basic civic understanding. NYGP joins for sports talk as the hour shifts gears before Dr. Ken raises a deeper concern: are we

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1/20/26 5PM: AI - Proof Jobs (To be Continued)

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/20

The second hour dives into the future of work and opportunity as Dr. Ken questions why trades like electrical and plumbing require nearly a decade of training — and whether those paths are being undervalued in Milwaukee. The Top 5 @ 5 brings major headlines, from new data centers and bus patrols to the passing of GPS pioneer Gladys West. As texts and YouTube chat light up, Dr. Ken closes the show discussing Rufus King students walking out in protest of ICE activity, raising questions about youth,

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1/16/26 4PM: The Villian

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/16

Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth titled “The Villain,” challenging Milwaukee to stop waiting for saviors and start producing everyday heroes. He argues that the city’s biggest problem in 2026 isn’t a lack of resources, but a lack of responsibility — calling on residents to show up in education, politics, and business instead of just criticizing from the sidelines. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist James Causey joins the conversation to unpack what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

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1/16/26 5PM: Pop off Friday

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/16

The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from returning snow and rising bus fares to a hacked airport account and another deadly hit-and-run. Dr. Ken revisits Bernice King’s call for faith that moves, not just speaks, and expands on Milwaukee’s transit changes with listener Jane calling in. A light moment turns into deeper reflection as Dr. Ken admits he never knew the difference between a Coke and a Pepsi bottle — before the conversation pivots back to responsibility and

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1/15/26 4PM: Any Takers?

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/15

Hour One opens with Dr. Ken making a statement before he even speaks — dressed sharp, intentional, and ready to disrupt comfort. That moment sets the tone for a powerful reframing of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Moving beyond familiar quotes and holiday nostalgia, Dr. Ken reminds listeners that before Dr. King was a dreamer, he was a pastor whose faith was operational, not decorative — lived out in streets, jails, courtrooms, and constant personal risk. Dr. Ken challenges the idea of

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1/15/26 5PM: Time To Say No

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/15

Hour Two turns to today’s headlines with Dr. Ken’s signature mix of insight, humor, and hard questions. From speculation about Saks and Neiman Marcus sales to why “Black folks and cold weather activities” don’t always mix, the show moves fluidly between light moments and serious reflection. The tone sharpens as the conversation shifts to Milwaukee violence, a former county bus driver facing homicide charges, and the ongoing toll these stories take on families and communities. Dr. Ken also digs into

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1/13/26 4PM: Waiting For Justice

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/13

Dr. Ken opens the show with the latest developments in the Cory Stingley case, examining the long and painful wait the Stingley family endured for answers. He challenges the idea that “justice delayed is justice denied,” offering a deeper perspective on how and why justice often takes time. As the conversation continues, Dr. Ken breaks down the details of the case, discusses why public protests may follow, and invites callers to share their reactions and concerns. The show closes with a critical

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1/12/26 4PM: Selective Outrage

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/13

Dr. Ken opens the show responding to comments made by Sherwin about police — and explains why they struck a nerve. From there, he delivers a powerful Truth on selective outrage in Milwaukee, questioning why protests erupted over a death in Minneapolis while two men killed locally the same weekend were met with silence. He argues that this reveals a hierarchy of grief, where distant tragedies spark action but Black deaths in Milwaukee become background noise. Callers jump in, tensions rise, and Dr

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1/12/26 5PM: Deadly Force, Debate & a 50/50 City

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/13

The 5 o’clock hour starts with breaking local headlines — from safer street funding and a grocery store closure on Milwaukee’s north side to a man sentenced for shooting police and a tragic homicide involving a pregnant mother. Dr. Ken revisits the police conversation, laying out the three things required for deadly force, and opens the floor to Truth Nation. A wild tangent about a senior with dementia winning $1.2 million after mistaking a slot machine for a vending machine leads into a lighter

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1/7/26 4PM: Growth

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/08

Dr. Ken opens the hour challenging Gen Z and Gen Alpha to respect education without surrendering their right to think critically. He explains that truth doesn’t come from blind obedience to textbooks or institutions, but from questioning who tells the story, whose voices are missing, and who benefits from the narrative. Using Columbus and “discovery” as an example, he shows how history often reflects power more than truth. The conversation then turns local, with questions about illegal towing in

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1/7/26 5PM: Headline Fatigue

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/08

This hour of Truth in the Afternoon blends philosophy with real-world concerns as Dr. Ken urges listeners to move beyond memorization and toward wisdom. He reminds Truth Nation that questioning authority isn’t rebellion — it’s responsibility — and that education should be a launchpad, not a cage. From there, the discussion shifts to everyday systems that shape our lives, including car towing practices and the evolving role of libraries in a digital age. A powerful listener text sparks a deeper

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1/6/26 4PM: Missing

Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris ·

2026/01/07

Dr. Ken opens Truth in the Afternoon with a powerful challenge to Milwaukee’s religious leadership, asking whether churches, mosques, and synagogues have chosen comfort over confrontation. He questions why faith institutions that once drove social change now seem disconnected from violence, poverty, and injustice in the streets. As the conversation continues, Truth Nation weighs in on the viral controversy surrounding Karri Turner Bryant and the Black church’s fixation on women’s dress, sparking

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