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Tory Lowe is a community advocate committed to making a difference. Catch up on the latest with Tory on The Tory Lowe Show, which airs weekdays from 1p-4p on 101.7 The Truth.
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Tory Lowe opens Hour 3 reflecting on community awards and marking February 11th as his 17th anniversary as an advocate. He shares what the milestone means to him and revisits the unsettling Epstein connections tied to Milwaukee, questioning how power continues to shield people from accountability.
Tory plays a clip addressing Milwaukee’s ongoing slumlord crisis. Despite helping bring cases against repeat offenders, Tory expresses frustration that little seems to change, raising deeper concerns about enforcement, follow-through, and why residents are still being left in unsafe housing conditions. Liz Brown joins to end the show.
Tory Lowe opens Hour 2 discussing the possibility of facial recognition software being brought to the Milwaukee Police Department. Tory points out that the meeting debating the technology was attended mostly by white residents, raising questions about representation, trust, and who gets to shape decisions that heavily impact Black communities.
The conversation then shifts to a new gun violence prevention initiative. Tory breaks down why many people underestimate the long-term damage gun violence causes—not just physically, but emotionally and economically across entire communities. Callers join the show to weigh in on the question of the day, adding lived experience and perspective to the discussion.
The hour closes with Montey from the gun violence prevention initiative joining the show to explain how the program actually works, how it’s helping people, and how it continues to grow following earlier coverage in the show.
Tory Lowe opens the show reacting to a Truth Social post from Donald Trump that depicted former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. Tory breaks down why the imagery is a bad look for the country and how both political sides continue to drag discourse into the mud instead of raising the level of conversation. Tory shifts to a local reality—driving through the hood and seeing restaurants and businesses everywhere, yet watching grocery stores continue to shut down. He questions how communities can survive without access to fresh food and what that says about priorities and investment.
The Pop Culture Report features Tory and Glenn discussing Giannis Antetokounmpo staying in Milwaukee and what the Bucks need to do next to stay competitive. The hour closes with a conversation about GloRilla’s sister going viral after saying the rapper doesn’t do anything for her family, sparking a deeper discussion about success, boundaries, and how much you truly owe the people around you when you make it.
Tory Lowe continues the conversation around a restaurant drawing a hard line with weed smokers, using it as a jumping-off point for a deeper discussion on boundaries, accountability, and public spaces. The show then shifts to a powerful story out of Los Angeles, where authorities rescued nearly 600 people from a major human trafficking ring. Tory shares a personal and eye-opening story about his first time encountering an adult woman trapped in a trafficking situation, highlighting how complex and hidden these cases can be.
Tory spotlights an uplifting local story involving Rufus King High School teachers who are stepping up to help cut students’ hair. He praises the effort as exactly the kind of community-focused action that needs more attention. A caller joins the conversation to raise concerns about the lack of a clear plan for Milwaukee’s North Side, tying the discussion back to systemic gaps and who gets supported—and who doesn’t. Liz Brown joins to end the show.
Tory Lowe opens Hour 2 highlighting Black inventions and inventors, making the case that the modern world simply would not function without Black innovation and intellectual contributions. Callers join the conversation to share their perspectives, experiences, and examples of how Black excellence has shaped industries, technology, and everyday life. Tory then continues by explaining why he often avoids speaking up in brainstorming meetings, arguing that too many leadership spaces exist to extract ideas rather than give credit. A caller adds to the discussion by spotlighting Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, the Black scientist who played a key role in developing the COVID-19 vaccine, reinforcing the importance of recognizing Black contributions in real time—not years later.
The hour closes with Tory addressing a drive-by shooting in Waukesha where a man targeted his ex-girlfriend. Tory challenges the automatic assumption that drive-by shootings are always gang-related, pointing instead to domestic violence and personal disputes that often get overlooked in public narratives.
Tory Lowe opens the show with a personal and powerful moment, revealing that on February 11th he has a major announcement coming related to advocacy. Tory reflects on the idea that when you’re truly operating in your gift, you’ll do the work for free—because purpose isn’t driven by profit. Tory delivers a sharp message on racism and hypocrisy, arguing that if you benefit from Black inventions and discoveries, you can’t separate yourself from Black contribution. He breaks down how much of modern society is built on innovations by Black people and calls out envy, jealousy, and hatred as the real drivers behind racism.
The Pop Culture Report features Tory and Andrew discussing Giannis Antetokounmpo surviving the NBA trade deadline and what the Milwaukee Bucks do next. Tory also shares a personal story about having the opportunity to get a Matthew Golden jersey—and why he ultimately passed. The hour closes with Tory diving into the long-running tension between 50 Cent and Jay-Z, expanding the conversation to how many celebrities from a certain era were involved with underage girls, raising uncomfortable but necessary questions about accountability, power, and silence in the industry.
Tory Lowe talks about Bill Gates and the Epstein Files dump. Callers join it to give their take. Liz Brown joins to end the show.
Tory Lowe opens Hour 2 by asking a critical question: how are people actually managing now that they live in food deserts? With grocery stores closing and access shrinking, Tory invites listeners to share how they’re adapting day to day.
The conversation continues as Tory breaks down how food deserts won’t just affect current residents—but will create an entirely new group of people struggling to eat healthy, affordable meals, with long-term consequences for health and quality of life. Tory gets practical, laying out 10 strategies that can help people navigate life in a food desert, from smarter shopping to community-based solutions. The hour wraps with callers joining the show to share personal experiences, ideas, and frustrations about food access—and what needs to change.
Tory Lowe opens the show breaking down the “scale” of helping people—how support is love, but after a few repeated rescues it can turn into being taken advantage of. Tory challenges listeners to set boundaries and stop confusing being used with being generous.
Tory reacts to the latest grocery store closures and jokes about Milwaukee being “left behind”… even though the city has already been playing catch-up for years, raising bigger questions about access and investment.
The Pop Culture Report features Tory and Nazir diving into the NBA trade deadline and the Milwaukee Bucks’ “will they/won’t they” tension with Giannis. They agree no team should gut their roster to trade for him—but if he stays, what’s the path to being truly competitive? The hour wraps with a wild sports moment: a boxer getting his toupee knocked off mid-fight. Tory and Nazir debate how bold (or crazy) you have to be to wear a toupee at all—let alone in the ring.
Tory Lowe opens Hour 3 calling out money mismanagement in Washington, D.C., following a severe cold-weather front that slammed the South and exposed gaps in preparation and response. Tory connects the failures to broader issues of leadership and accountability. He then reacts to a violent story out of Houston involving the killing of a man, highlighting ongoing concerns around public safety. Tory shifts to the growing pressure to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin, pointing directly to the long-term impact of mass incarceration tied to drug charges—especially within Black communities. Tory challenges lawmakers to confront the human cost of outdated policies. Liz Brown joins to end the show.
Tory Lowe continues the conversation about Michael Jackson’s global impact, expanding into a broader discussion on how deeply Black culture has shaped religion, music, and Western society—often without proper recognition. Tory contrasts how white communities openly celebrate their history while Black history is frequently minimized, hidden, or kept out of mainstream education.. Tory refocuses on Black History Month and explains why it’s important to actively involve kids and poets in the conversation, emphasizing storytelling, creativity, and passing knowledge to the next generation. Tory reacts to DHS agents now being required to wear body cameras. Tory makes the point that accountability cuts both ways, arguing that if you choose to physically confront agents, you should be prepared for the consequences that follow.
The hour wraps with Tory giving away Truth Award tickets before pivoting to national politics, discussing the Clintons appearing before a Senate committee and what that moment signals about power, accountability, and public scrutiny.
Tory Lowe opens the show reflecting on Black History Month and what it personally means to him. He raises an important question: do white people truly celebrate Black History Month, and is it being acknowledged and honored widely enough across all communities?
Tory highlights the many inventions and contributions made by Black people that have been intentionally blocked out or minimized over time, preventing the full story from being told and understood.
The Pop Culture Report continues the conversation as Glenn joins Tory to discuss Black history, the events that shaped the present, and why historical context matters now more than ever. The hour closes with Glenn and Tory reacting to the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic set for release in April. They break down the newly released trailer and share their expectations for what could be one of the most impactful music biopics in recent years.
Tory Lowe opens the hour blasting the latest Epstein file revelations, calling it a joke that no one has been put in handcuffs. Tory demands real results and real accountability, then brings the conversation home by discussing a local studio owner charged with child pornography. Callers join the show to share their reactions, frustrations, and concerns about how often these cases surface without meaningful consequences. Tory reacts to a terrifying local fire where residents were forced to jump from windows to escape. He connects the tragedy to Milwaukee’s ongoing slumlord problem, arguing that neglectful landlords continue to put lives at risk while facing little to no enforcement.
The hour closes with Liz Brown joining the show, continuing the conversation around accountability, justice, and why systems keep failing the most vulnerable—especially when powerful people are involved.
Tory Lowe returns to the Epstein discussion, focusing on the uncomfortable question of why more people have not stepped forward—and why accountability still feels out of reach despite mounting evidence and public outrage. Tory shifts to Georgia, reacting to a disturbing story involving a nurse twerking on disabled patients and asking what is going wrong within parts of the healthcare system. The conversation then moves to Chicago, where Sean Grayson was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the shooting death of Sonya Massey, marking a rare moment of accountability. Tory plays video of a nurse stealing from patients on camera, questioning how desperation and entitlement are colliding in plain sight. Tory then takes the show to Detroit to discuss guardianship fraud, explaining how similar schemes are happening in Milwaukee but receive little to no media attention.
The hour closes with a pivot to Black History Month and one of Tory’s guilty pleasures—poetry. Tory shares plans to bring multiple poets onto the show, before circling back to Epstein, reacting to YouTube chat skepticism that nothing will ever happen. Tory grounds the conversation locally, focusing on Wisconsin stories connected to child exploitation and why silence continues to protect the wrong people.
Tory Lowe opens the show with Minister Kevin for the Monday Prayer, setting the tone for reflection, accountability, and perspective heading into the week. Tory breaks down the latest Epstein file dump, urging listeners to look beyond the headline-grabbing celebrity names and ask the real question: why aren’t more people being arrested? Tory questions how documents this serious can be released without any real consequences or accountability.
The Pop Culture Report follows as Glenn joins Tory to recap the Grammys. Kendrick Lamar walks away as the night’s biggest winner, sparking a larger conversation about whether award shows still matter—or if the culture has simply moved on. The hour closes with GP and Tory circling back to the Epstein files, discussing the celebrities connected to the case and why power, money, and influence continue to shield people from real justice.
Tory Lowe opens the show continuing the conversation around the Don Lemon situation, taking calls from listeners who weigh in on both the controversy and the broader implications around protest, accountability, and public figures. Tory shifts the focus to Atlanta, reacting to a disturbing story in which a homeless man was run over by a bulldozer. Tory questions how such a machine becomes the “solution” for dealing with unhoused people and what that says about policy and compassion. The show then moves to Detroit, where a judge was removed from the bench after a secret recording exposed her making racist remarks. Tory emphasizes how important that exposure was, noting that without it, more racist decisions could have continued to harm Black people within the legal system.
Liz Brown joins to end the show.
Tory Lowe opens the show reacting to the firing of Adam Procell as Director of Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety. After playing the news clip announcing the decision, Tory makes the case that too often in the Black community, people push to elevate individuals with serious criminal backgrounds into leadership roles—without asking whether they’re actually qualified to lead.
Callers join the show to weigh in on Procell, his firing, and what it says about leadership standards and accountability. As the conversation continues, Tory reiterates his central point: there are people who benefit financially and socially from dysfunction and chaos, and that incentive structure keeps real progress from happening.
The hour closes with breaking news from earlier in the day involving Don Lemon being arrested during an ICE protest, tying the discussion back to activism, visibility, and who truly pays the price when chaos becomes the business model.
Tory Lowe opens the show with a painful admission: Andrew was right. A routine dentist visit turned into news that Tory will need a root canal, sparking a humorous but relatable lesson about avoiding problems you know are coming. Tory reacts to Adam Procell being fired for failing to meet the requirements to serve as Director of Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety. Tory takes a brief victory lap, reminding listeners he called it early—Procell was never qualified for the role.
The Pop Culture Report heats up as GP joins Tory to debate LL Cool J’s claim that he’s one of the greatest rappers alive. Is it a legitimate argument, or are people handing out flowers before they’re truly earned? The hour closes with Tory and Glenn breaking down Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and whether the Bucks could realistically get enough pieces to make a move now—or if patience until the offseason is the smarter play.
Tory Lowe goes to Minnesota to talk about the ICE raids and asks questions about the raids and why the outcry over illegal immigration isn't as loud as the fraud charges against the state. Liz Brown joins to end the show
Tory Lowe opens the show by asking a tough but necessary question: has integration helped or hurt Black people in Milwaukee? Tory breaks down housing data from Wisconsin and Milwaukee, highlighting the ongoing lack of homeownership within the Black community and what that means for long-term wealth. Tory continues the conversation by examining how long the Black dollar circulates within the community, comparing it to Asian and Jewish communities to illustrate the impact of economic retention.
Callers then join the show to share their perspectives, experiences, and disagreements, keeping the conversation going through the final segments as the community weighs in on one of Milwaukee’s most important and unresolved discussions.
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