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Lunchbreak with Ray & Shannon
Milwaukee’s midday table. Ray and Shannon tackle three big topics — culture, politics, and what’s really happening in the city. A weekly community guest joins, then Ray and Shannon bring it home with the real takeaway.
Episodes
- Lunchbreak with Ray & Shannon
Back for More Lunch
Ray Nitti & Maybee Shannon are back for another week of lunches! Today we had a smorgasbord for lunch as we talked about the weekend, a 300-pound teacher &…
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Should They Be Charged?
Should parents of people that commit mass shootings be charged? What about on a local level when it comes to all the car theft?
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You Made it To Friday
Ray & Shannon go over their weekend plans, take a look back at the week & talk to Dashea about Bronzeville week coming up!
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Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey Hey, Goodbyeeeee
No description needed for this hour… Mark your calendars… 7-30-26 just became a new holiday! IYKYK!
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Headwear vs. Religious Headwear
From Durags and bonnets, to Hijabs being taken off for a mugshot… this first hour is only the precursor to how the rest of the show unfolds.
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Haters Gon' Hate
MB had some pure hater energy about him last night. Bringing up old talking points from a previous election is WILD.
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That was NOT a Debate, Folks...
Ray & Shannon discuss the Wisconsin Gubernatorial race debate or lack thereof…
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The Audio Speaks for Itself
New audio raises more questions in the Nolan Wells case.
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Storms = How the Gov. Race is Going
From severe storms and a nationwide T-Mobile outage to early voting and questions surrounding Mandela Barnes’ PAC, Ray and Shannon break down a chaotic day…
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Investing or Just Reacting?
From creating safe spaces for young people to the rising cost of raising a family and government waste, Ray and Maybe Shannon ask where our money should really…
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Can Milwaukee Keep the Party Going?
Shannon returns from her birthday vacation as the conversation quickly turns to Brady Street Festival, rising violence, and whether Milwaukee’s biggest events…
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Water Wars Gone Wrong
This lady shot at a teenage over water bottle turf & had the nerve to call herself a hero for it. Then took police on a high-speed chase with more kids in the…
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The Latimore Brothers Join
Ray Nitti was joined by The Latimore Brothers to discuss their upcoming performance at the Summerfest Grounds for Black Arts Fest MKE. Thirty minutes into the…
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Dave Hollister Grabs a Late Lunch!
Shout out to Dave Hollister for tapping in with us today & make sure y’all listen every day for your chance to win tickets to Black Arts Fest. & We continue to…
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Who Doesn't Have One?
It’s been a wild 48 hours in Wisconsin… From police shootings to burner accounts, it’s been a lot to take in. Today, we get into the burner account that’s been…
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Nolan Wells 2nd Autopsy...
Truth Nation this one is tough, the math still doesn’t math in this situation… What do you MEAN not all of his body was received? & “Men” must do better. What…
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Is Wi. REALLY Ready?
In response to Joel Brenan being on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Ray and Shannon continue to discuss Wisconsin’s Governor’s race… Sharing their thoughts on…
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They Speak in Brain Rot
Is there a young person in your family that talks like this? This may be the reason some of the teachers in MPS aren’t staying…
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You Run, We'll Walk
Shoutout to Tawanna Streater VP of Development for the Midwest Division for UNCF for coming in the studio to talk about the run/walk 5k coming up in August. &…
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Passion Doesn't Mean Emotional
Some of y’all just don’t share the same level of passion for certain things, and that is okay! There’s no need to be upset with anyone when at the end of the…
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Wisconsin Politics Has Everyone in Shambles
Milwaukee County Executive, David Crowley is BACK in the Wisconsin Governor’s race and there is still a lot of smoke out on these streets that Ray & Shannon…
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"You're a Wizard, Ray..."
Nahhhh, cause when Ray was saying what he was saying earlier this week, there was all the smoke for him and David but now that all this news is out… CRICKETS!
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Justice for Greenwood
DJ Mercer AKA Ray’s cousin, is a board member of Justice for Greenwood and DJ joins Ray and Maybe Shannon for lunch and they have a great conversation about…
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Scamming Politicians
Make it make sense, but you can’t because there is nothing new when it comes to these “politicians”!!!!!
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Godfrey Grabs Lunch
Comedian and impressionist, Godfrey calls in to Lunch Break with Ray and Maybe Shannon and they have a great conversation around his skits and how they’re…
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Still on the Ballot...
Wondering why or how? Simple because he’s. still. on. the. ballot… These other people have given us NOTHING. Tap in to hear what got Ray so animated today.
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Time to Re-Think?
Is it time to rethink the street bump outs that were put to deter reckless driving? With all the hit and runs we’ve been seeing, maybe it’s time to rethink how…
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Power, Politics & Paid Promises
We unpacked the twists in Wisconsin’s governor’s race, debated whether personal lives belong in politics, and broke down Boosie’s $600,000 pardon saga—asking…
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Receipts, Respect & Real Ones
From life-saving heat advice to giving Homer Blow his flowers and revisiting the “go-to guy” debate, Hour 1 was all about the receipts that prove character…
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Unraveling Injustice: The Nolan Wells Case
The tragic death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old black man in Mississippi, raises alarming questions about racial bias and justice. With three white men…
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Jay-Z, Kaepernick, and the Blueprint of Hypocrisy
Jay-Z faces backlash as he calls out community hypocrisies by highlighting selective boycotting, mentioning Kaepernick’s NFL settlement. The hosts debate if…
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Stranger's House Horoscopes and Tunnel
Hosts Maanaan and Shannon dive into a quirky debate about entering strangers’ homes for horoscopes, with a poll showing most people are hesitant. The…
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Stranger Danger
Wild tales and fiery anecdotes ignite today’s discussion as hosts dive into a whirlwind of topics. A bizarre yet fiery encounter in Cuba with a lady’s…
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It's in the Food
Just be careful about the food you are buying and putting into your body.
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Suicide is Not the Answer
Imagine you are in the air for a pilot lesson, and your instructor jumps out the plane, telling you that you know what to do… Do you even get in another plane…
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The Math Ain't Mathin...
Continuing the conversation the two touched on yesterday regarding Nolan Wells, Ray and Shannon dive deeper into the things that aren’t adding up in this case.
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Don't Be Entitled...
Don’t have this mentality that another local radio host shares… when you have this mentality and speak on it on such a large platform, it’s giving…
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Unheard Voices: Health Disparities and Tragic Mysteries
Delving into the alarming health disparities faced by Black women in Wisconsin, the episode highlights shocking stats: Black infant mortality rates are among…
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Advanced Peace & The Care Gap
Buckle up, Milwaukee! This episode dives into the transformative power of community involvement with Advanced Peace Week. Ray Nitti and Maybe Shannon spotlight…
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Don't Be The Only One
Tragic story taking the internet by storm right now, and that’s the story and potential murder of Nolan Wells…
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Is it the Programming?
What we forget, is that everything “they” create, it’s to program us. & Some are more easily programmed than others, take the “song of the Summer” for example…
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Fights Outshine Summerfest, Again...
Summerfest 2026 is officially wrapped up, but it didn’t finish without a “big bang”. It’s pretty safe to say there was a viral video from every weekend from…
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When You Don't Give Up...
Shout out to the barber, Zo, for coming to the studio representing Advance Peace MKE and sharing his story on how he turned his life around. He is the walking…
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The Legendary Buju Banton Joins Ray Nitti
Ahead of his Summerfest performance in Milwaukee on July 3rd, The General, Buju Banton joins Ray Nitti on this special edition of Lunch Break as the two talk…
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This Week Wrapped Up
It’s our Friday today and todays show, Ray and Maybe Shannon wrap up some of the convos they had earlier this week, touch on some stuff they didn’t get to talk…
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Protect the Kids
Ray and Shannon dive deeper into the epidemic that is sweeping the city in the worst way possible. Start holding people accountable the first time they exhibit…
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Ray's Back in Studio!
Anyone been to Vegas? How much did you spend on your trip and why did the food and drink cost more than you more than your whole trip? & Then we get into the…
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BET Awards, Lavarr Ball, & Black Card Trivia
Did you watch the BET Awards yesterday? Do they still have the same weight they used to have 10 years ago? Do you think Druski was a good host? & What’s going…
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FULL Show Friday...TGIF
It’s finally Friday! We got Maanaan and Shannon serving up a full lunch menu this Friday and the two new siblings, talk about the chaos that’s occurring in The…
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So We Just Gave Up This Money?
Does anyone know about what happened in Milwaukee in 1995? Because this is still affecting us today… We saw people crying this week on social media with…
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Hump Day! WE Energies No More?
Happy hump day Truth Nation, you know Ray and Shannon gotta get their giggles out and keep it light as you start your lunch, but we know what happens after Al…
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Red Flags, Taco Truck Breaking News, Bye Bye Giannis
Shannon and Ray wrap up the convo from yesterday, and after they are joined by Michael AKA Politically Homeless and he brings up the breaking news from…
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Dads vs. Fathers.. Being Present vs. Giving Presents
On the back end of Father’s Day, Ray & Shannon keep it a little light to start the week… With the help of Truth Nation, we establish that there is a difference…
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Spare the Rod, Throw a Party?! & Creepy Family Members
Continuing the discussion, we’ve been having on and off air all week regarding Milwaukee’s youth… We think we may have come to a compromise for showing these…
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Do They Deserve a Block Party?
Is this still rewarding bad behavior? Truth Nation is torn about how they would’ve handed this situation. The “Rage” Warehouse saga continues!
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Give Grace? Or Send to Prison?
Truth Nation, what Ray and his homie Larry had to go through is insane and unspeakable… And the teens had the nerve to show back up…? This conversation is…
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This is what Baby Showers Should be like
Shout out to Jessica Currie for coming to the studio, letting Truth Nation know what community is really like! She talks about her experience in Milwaukee…
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Th-Th-Th-Thank God it's Friday!
Comedian/actor, B Jones HABAKA!!! Joins Ray and Shannon on this breezy, sunny Friday. B Jones, a familiar face on 101.7 The Truth talks about his comedy tour…
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Is it Really a Data Center?
With all 60 minutes to themselves today, Ray & Shannon waste no time getting to the topic that the whole city is talking about and that’s the ‘data center’…
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Safety First with Eagle Sports Range
When you want to blow some steam off legally, safely this is the way to do it. Shout to Jade, Kenzo & Saad for sliding on their Lunch Break!