Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris

Today's edition of Truth In The Afternoon centers on one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces shaping our lives: money. Dr. Ken's Truth breaks down why money management matters just as much as money itself. From saving with intention to financial responsibility and asset accumulation, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to rethink their relationship with money—not as a goal, but as a tool for stability, freedom, and generational growth. The hour then turns to an in-depth conversation with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who joins the show to discuss his journey, his upbringing, and the experiences that shaped his leadership as he continues his campaign for Milwaukee Governor. Crowley outlines his vision for Milwaukee and shares his goals as he looks toward a run for governor, touching on economic opportunity, community investment, and the financial realities facing everyday Wisconsinites. It’s an hour focused on dollars and sense where personal finance meets public leadership on Truth in the Afternoon.

Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5 which includes updates on the Brown University shooting, new developments in the Judge Hannah Dugan trial, a false accusation involving an MPS school bus driver, and Milwaukee Public Schools clearing high-risk buildings of lead hazards—addressing concerns the city itself has struggled to resolve. The conversation then shifts to sports with NYCGP as Dr. Ken asks his thoughts on the tragic Micah Parsons injury & the upcoming divisional battle between the NFC North 1st Place Chicago Bears & the Green Bay Packers. Further into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation: Will marijuana decriminalization ultimately help or harm the Black community? With federal policy changes back in the spotlight, he challenges listeners to weigh reduced criminalization against potential increases in social and economic harm.

“Study Hall” is open as Dr. Ken delivers Truth Nation a masterclass before heading on vacation after tomorrows show. He breaks down why 2026 must be the year we stop romanticizing foolishness and mistaking stubbornness for strength. Stability can’t be faked forever, bad judgment isn’t bad luck, and when the math ain’t mathing, reality sends the bill. Dr. Ken challenges listeners to choose wiser, learn faster, and stop making life harder than it needs to be. The phone lines open wide as callers ask anything—from the purpose of a primary doctor to why prevention beats crisis care every time. Even Sandra jumps in, sparking their trademark back-and-forth. A sharp, hilarious, and brutally honest first hour.

The second hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, spotlighting Flavor Flav stepping up for a Kenosha family, a billion-dollar Powerball jackpot, and Sade Robinson’s mother backing new legislation to protect Black women. Dr. Ken then asks the question lighting up Truth Nation: Is colorism the new racism? He breaks down how to rise above other people’s nonsense without letting their biases derail your purpose. The conversation shifts to the latest revelations in the Judge Hannah Dugan trial—including the infamous “frozen water” Signal chat—and listeners vote on whether they expect a guilty verdict. Dr. Ken wraps the show with poll results, final reflections, and his reminder to choose judgment over emotion as we head into 2026.

Dr. Ken opens the show with a truth many won’t say out loud: pretending is expensive — it drains energy, destroys peace, and keeps people stuck. He reminds listeners that better requires real honesty and real work, not the fragility our culture rewards. In 2026, saying what you believe—not what they want to hear—will matter more than ever. Dr. Ken connects this to Milwaukee’s leadership, challenging the city to stop performing and start telling the truth. His message lands with force: Truth may cost you a moment but lies will cost you years. Then Angela Dix from Erie Insurance joins to share her journey, the power of life insurance, and how families can use it long before they die. A grounded, eye-opening first hour about growth, clarity, and courage.

The second hour dives into the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major moves to end family homelessness, new laws demanding transparency in schools, and legislation targeting deepfake scams. Dr. Ken raises a crucial question: Why isn’t there a database tracking teacher misconduct the way we track police? It sparks a lively discussion in the YouTube chat as Truth Nation pushes for true accountability in education. Al calls in to add his perspective as Dr. Ken ties the threads together: systems fail when accountability is optional. The show ends with final comments, community reflection, and a reminder that honesty—in policy, leadership, and personal life—is still the best (and only) path forward

Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful message: as we head into 2026, we’re exhausted from defending labels and divisions that were never meant to define us. He breaks down how identity has become confused with destiny and why real progress comes from empathy, restraint, and maturity—not political tribes. After reading chats and texts, Dr. Ken digs into the Hannah Dugan trial, immigration misconceptions, the Packers loss, and a tough question: Why don’t Black women talk about DV or SA? Breaking news from Brown University pushes the conversation deeper as Truth Nation debates why silence around powerful men—like Diddy—lasts so long. A thought-provoking, challenging hour that calls us to lead differently.

The second hour kicks off with callers weighing in on partying culture, date-rape drugs, and how women navigate danger. Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5, including the latest on the Hannah Dugan trial, a tragic family case, and a major ruling affecting Catholic Charities. Then the show turns to the topic lighting up YouTube: Sherrone Moore. Should he lose his Black card? Is the outrage justified—or selective? The debate heats up as Dr. Ken challenges Truth Nation to confront hypocrisy, double standards, and who we choose to protect. A bold, unfiltered hour that refuses to look away from the uncomfortable truth.

Dr. Ken opens the show reminding Truth Nation that leadership isn’t a vibe—it’s a discipline. Our lives speak through our choices, our influences shape our instincts, and we don’t rise to our goals—we fall to the level of our character. He challenges listeners to stop “performing” leadership and start becoming leaders from the inside out. As Milwaukee braces for dangerous cold, Dr. Ken urges the city to take care of one another before diving into the ongoing debate over police pursuits. A text from KaWanda sparks a mini–Pop Off Friday as Dr. Ken tackles communication failures, accountability avoidance, and chaos creators with trademark clarity. A powerful first hour with truth that hits home.

In the second hour, Dr. Ken breaks down the Top 5 @ 5, from campaign violations to Milwaukee’s $180K jail settlement. Then he asks the question shaking social media: Did 50 Cent exploit Diddy, or just play by the same rules Diddy used on others? Truth Nation weighs in, and Dr. Ken connects the dots to Trump’s push to loosen marijuana restrictions—wondering who really benefits when laws suddenly shift. With YouTube poll results showing a divided audience, Dr. Ken closes the show urging listeners to stay warm, stay aware, and stay honest about what power really looks like. A sharp, insightful hour that blends culture, politics, and truth with Dr. Ken’s signature edge.

Dr. Ken opens an extended edition of Truth in the Afternoon by replaying the call between Brandon from Milwaukee and Kyle — and asks Truth Nation to weigh in: Can you stop a person who’s already decided what they’re going to do? As the YouTube poll lights up, Dr. Ken reflects on his upbringing and reinforces a message he lives by — life is what you make it — but influence only works if someone is willing to hear it. The conversation shifts to politics as Dr. Ken questions Joel Brennan’s run for governor and whether Milwaukee has anything to gain from his campaign. The first hour ends with a powerful truth: some decisions shape themselves long before anyone tries to intervene, and the real question is whether we recognize the difference.

Dr. Ken begins hour two with his Truth: Age, Wisdom, and Experience Is a Thing, reminding listeners that 2026 must be the year we value those who’ve survived battles younger generations only watch on TikTok. The conversation turns heavy as Dr. Ken plays a heartbreaking video of a Milwaukee mother whose son died following a police chase, challenging Truth Nation with a critical question: Where does accountability truly start? Callers weigh in on reckless driving, police pursuits, and the systems pushing kids into the criminal justice pipeline. More callers join the debate on whether Milwaukee schools are becoming more dangerous than the streets. The hour closes with Dr. Ken’s message to walk into the new year with intention, gratitude, and clarity — not fear.

The third hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, covering street designations honoring local leaders, a Lyft hit-and-run, and a shocking case of a woman shoplifting during a Shop With a Cop event. Dr. Ken breaks down the controversy surrounding Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial, then questions who’s really running HR at MPS as lawsuits continue to mount. After the headlines, Dr. Ken tackles rising healthcare costs as the Senate rejects an extension of federal subsidies, warning listeners that millions may feel the impact in the coming weeks. The YouTube poll results roll in — most listeners say stopping someone “depends on who tries.” Steve and Sandra call in, adding heat and humor before Dr. Ken wraps the day and teases Pop Off Friday.

Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a heartfelt truth for men under AND over 50: isolation is waiting for you — unless you fight it. He breaks down how aging, pride, and fear quietly push men away from friendships, and how vulnerability has long been tolerated but rarely rewarded. “Men don’t lack emotion,” Dr. Ken says, “they lack a safe place to put it.” He challenges listeners to reach out — not with a text, but with a real phone call — because solitude is chosen, but isolation is endured. The conversation shifts to Australia’s move to ban teens from social media, sparking a YouTube poll: Should the U.S. do the same? Al calls in to say parents, not governments, should take the lead, keeping the chat lively until the hour wraps.

The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from soaring natural gas prices and a plane crash in Florida to Milwaukee’s backlash against facial recognition technology. Dr. Ken revisits Australia’s teen social media ban before turning to heartbreaking local news — a 10-year-old boy killed in a Milwaukee shooting. Then, he highlights the case of Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser, who avoided felony escape charges, calling it a textbook case of privilege — not just racial, but financial. Sandra calls in for her daily debate with Dr. Ken over justice, fairness, and equality, adding her signature spark to the show. The hour ends with poll results, final reflections, and Dr. Ken’s reminder to stay connected — to truth, to people, and to purpose.

Dr. Ken dives deep into the fraud case involving Aimee Bock — the former executive director of Feeding Our Future — whose actions resulted in one of the largest pandemic-era financial frauds in recent U.S. history.

Dr. Ken takes a sober, journalistic look at the death of Torrance “Tory” Medley, the Black man found hanging from a tree at Brookfield Hills Golf Course in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Authorities reported no immediate evidence of foul play, but the case quickly drew public scrutiny as Medley’s family and local civil-rights advocates raised concerns about the speed and transparency of the investigation.

Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a message for 2026: things need to change. He reminds Truth Nation that health is wealth, declaring, “a healthy man has many goals, but a sick man only one.” GP joins the show to break down the Packers’ win over the Bears and question whether Giannis might be eyeing the door in Milwaukee. After a quick weather check, Dr. Ken calls out a viral video of a racist Cinnabon worker from Wisconsin before unpacking a controversial story of FBI agents suing over being fired for kneeling during the George Floyd protests. It’s reflection, reaction, and a reminder that progress still has a long way to go.

The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from more snow on the way and freezing temperatures, to City on a Hill filing for bankruptcy while promising to keep serving Milwaukee families. Dr. Ken dives into the state’s staffing crisis at crime labs and the heartbreaking story of two teens charged in a local shooting. Then he takes aim at Milwaukee’s transit debate, arguing that people can’t complain about rising bus fares if they refused to pay the required fee. The conversation turns uplifting as Dr. Ken highlights history made in South Carolina, where the youngest and first Black mayor was elected. The hour wraps with a roundtable on rising costs hosted by Senator Baldwin and Dr. Ken’s signature truth: staying informed is the first step toward real change.

Truth In The Afternoon this Friday begins with Dr. Ken’s latest truth on the sudden closures of Milwaukee’s 27th Street viaduct and now the 16th Street bridge. Sharing information on all the other obstacles, detours, and the unexpected roadblocks communities must navigate across Milwaukee, he ponders why our infrastructure was so broken down to begin with, and what travel alternatives there might be in the future? Later in the hour, Dr. Ken reacts to breaking developments in the J6 pipe bomber case, teasing shocking new details that have upended expectations & asks Truth Nation if they believe the accused pipe bomber will receive a fair trial? He explores disparities in how mental illness is framed depending on the race of the accused and calls on past situations to asks another poignant question: If white suspects are often labeled mentally ill, will the same standard be applied to this Black man? The hour continues with a shift to history and reflection as Dr. Ken marks the 70th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, examining its legacy and asking whether that kind of collective action could work in Milwaukee today.