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Truth in The Morning
Milwaukee’s wake-up call to what matters. Every weekday, we bring you the latest headlines from around the city, across the country, and within the Black community—blending sharp analysis, real voices and just the right dose of levity.
Episodes
- Truth in The Morning
7AM - Celebrating 414 Day and Rethinking Food Access in Milwaukee (Hour 1)
Homer and Dame kick off the show with 414 Day energy, celebrating Milwaukee pride and the excitement around local culture, community support, and city-inspired…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM - Wealth Inequality, Community Priorities, and a Celebrity Culture Pivot (Hour 2)
Homer and Dame continue the morning by staying focused on community-driven solutions, tying Milwaukee’s grassroots spirit and neighborhood pride back to the…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Road Rage, Traffic Changes & Everyday Frustrations (Hour 1)
Homer and Bailey open with light Milwaukee banter before diving into real concerns around traffic and safety. They discuss upcoming traffic calming initiatives…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Crime’s Impact & A Powerful Conversation on Faith and Belief (Hour 2)
Homer and Bailey continue examining the real-life impact of crime, focusing on how incidents like carjackings disrupt the lives of people trying to do the…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Election Day Issues, Voter Responsibility & Iran Ceasefire Debate (Hour 1)
Homer and Dame open the hour by breaking down Election Day frustrations, focusing on polling site issues that may have impacted voter turnout. They discuss how…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Iran Fallout, Global Impact & Local Community Solutions (Hour 2)
Homer and Dame continue their in-depth discussion on the Iran ceasefire, questioning what the U.S. gained from the conflict and whether the outcome leaves more…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Election Day Push, Mysterious Fires & MPS Budget Reality (Hour 1)
Homer and Bailey start the show with light conversation about Milwaukee’s unpredictable weather before quickly pivoting to a strong reminder about the…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: MPS Budget Tensions, Food Desert Solutions & Community Accountability (Hour 2)
Homer and Bailey continue their in-depth discussion on Milwaukee Public Schools’ financial crisis, highlighting the tension between the teachers union and…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Burnout, Community Violence & Rebuilding Accountability (Hour 1)
Homer and Dame open the show reflecting on Easter weekend before diving into a deeper conversation about burnout and the emotional toll of doing community…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Violence, Leadership Gaps & Concerns Over Global Tensions (Hour 2)
Homer and Dame continue the conversation on violence, highlighting another brutal incident as an example of how quickly situations spiral out of control. They…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Flooding Frustrations, Landlord Lessons & Political Accountability Questions (Hour 1)
Homer and Dame open the show addressing heavy rain and ongoing flooding across Milwaukee, raising concerns about infrastructure and the city’s ability to…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Community Impact, Scholarship Spotlight, Culture & Nostalgic Reflections (Hour 2)
Homer and Dame kick off the second hour with “What the Business Is,” giving local entrepreneurs a platform before transitioning into a meaningful conversation…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Economic Frustration, Trump Policies, Global Tensions & Leadership Concerns (Hour 1)
Homer and Bailey start with some light banter before quickly shifting into a heated and wide-ranging discussion on politics and the economy. They react…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Teen Takeovers, Social Media Influence, Community Accountability & Solutions (Hour 2)
Homer and Bailey revisit the growing issue of teen “takeovers,” broadening the conversation beyond Milwaukee to similar incidents happening globally, including…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Teen Takeovers, Conspiracy Concerns, Youth Engagement & Community Solutions (Hour 1)
Homer and Dame open the hour with growing concern over the surge of teen takeovers across Milwaukee, questioning how quickly these events are organized and…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Relationship Truths, Double Standards & The Honesty Dilemma (Hour 2)
Homer and Dame pivot into a lighter, more humorous conversation centered around relationships, sparked by a provocative YouTube comment about men and women…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: No Kings Protests, Teen Takeover Escalation, Parenting & Accountability (Hour 1)
Homer and Bailey open the show discussing the “No Kings” protests while acknowledging the broader national concerns tied to rising costs and conversations…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Teen Takeover Accountability, Parenting Debate, Team Teal 365 & Survivor Advocacy (Hour 2)
Homer and Bailey continue the discussion around teen takeovers, diving deeper into accountability and parenting expectations. They react to listener feedback…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Thanalysis Live Recap, Bayshore Teen Takeover, Youth Summit Reaction (Hour 1)
Homer and Dame open the show celebrating a huge weekend in Milwaukee, highlighting the success of Thanalysis Live and the impact of major names like Giannis…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Media Narratives, Community Accountability, Iran Tensions & U.S. Involvement (Hour 2)
Homer and Dame continue the conversation around Milwaukee’s youth and media coverage, expressing frustration that positive community efforts like the…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Grocery Store Closures, Food Apartheid and Milwaukee’s North Side (Hour 1)
Bailey and Dame spent the hour digging into grocery store closures in Milwaukee and questioning the explanations often given for why stores leave predominantly…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: What the Business Is, Tank vs. Tyrese, New Edition Legacy Debate (Hour 2)
Bailey and Dame opened the hour by giving local entrepreneurs a spotlight during “What the Business Is,” taking calls from listeners promoting their businesses…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Family, Social Media, and Staying Connected (Hour 1)
Bailey and Dame kick things off by reflecting on Opening Day for the Brewers and the realities of being a small-market team, before pivoting into what really…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Parenting in the Digital Age and MPS at a Crossroads (Hour 2)
The conversation continues with a deeper dive into parenting in the digital era, as Bailey and Dame discuss the balance between access and accountability. They…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: The Wiz, Bus Safety Concerns, and Transportation Failures (Hour 1)
Homer and Dame open the show on a positive note, with Homer sharing his experience attending The Wiz at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. He highlights the…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: ICE Concerns, Iran Debate, and Local Political Tension (Hour 2)
Homer and Dame begin the hour with a strong reaction to the increasing presence of ICE agents in airports, raising concerns about intimidation tactics and the…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: New Edition Debate, Weekend Concerts, and Milwaukee Violence Response (Hour 1)
Homer and Bailey kick off the show reflecting on a lively weekend of concerts and outings, celebrating the lasting impact of iconic performers like New…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Community Accountability, Child Safety Concerns, and Public Trust Issues (Hour 2)
Homer and Bailey continue the conversation around violence and community responsibility, emphasizing how the actions of a small group can lead to widespread…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Milwaukee Weekend Highs and Lows, Travel Frustrations, and Rising Violence (Hour 1)
Homer and Dame reconnect with listeners after technical difficulties and dive into a packed weekend recap, highlighting both the energy and the contrasts…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Community Voices on Violence, Leadership Solutions, and Celebrating Milwaukee Wins (Hour 2)
Homer and Dame open the second hour by turning to the community, giving listeners the floor to share their thoughts on Milwaukee’s recent surge in violence…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Spring Break Chaos, Cesar Chavez Controversy, and Lessons from a Viral Bus Fight (Hour 1)
Homer and Dame kick off the show with a mix of light and serious topics, starting with Milwaukee’s wild weather swings and a viral spring break video that…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Supporting Local Businesses and Dr. Derek Harriell’s Journey to a NYT Bestseller (Hour 2)
The second hour opens with “What the Business Is,” giving local entrepreneurs a platform to promote their work and highlighting the importance of consistent…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Are The Kids Getting Off Easy? (Hour 1)
Homer Blow and Bailey Coleman give an update on Prime Social Club situation where teens get whooped by security.
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: The Youngest Carjacker In The City (Hour 2)
Homer Blow and Bailey Coleman talk about the recent carjacking that happened in the city- this one involved 13-year-olds. How are these youngest people robbing…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: From Bad Decisions to Broken Systems (Hour 1)
Homer & Dame unpack consequences—from underage choices gone wrong to a major Medicaid fraud case—and what it reveals about accountability, integrity, and…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: When Conflict Turns Fatal (Hour 2)
Homer & Dame break down a deadly apartment dispute, react to a wild renter story, and dive into housing tensions and what’s unfolding around Milwaukee.
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Blizzard Aftermath, Kiki Shepard Remembered, and Nightclub Incident Debate (Hour 1)
Homer and Bailey open the show recapping the aftermath of the major blizzard, noting more than 100 accidents across the area and sharing their own experiences…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Nightclub Incident Fallout, Parenting Responsibility, and Community Reactions (Hour 2)
Homer and Bailey continue their discussion on the alleged nightclub incident, diving deeper into accountability and parenting in today’s environment. Bailey…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Snowstorm, Oscars, FCC Pressure, and Weekend Violence (Hour 1)
Homer and Dame open the show reacting to the major snowstorm hitting Wisconsin, talking about dangerous road conditions, school closures across the area, and…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Weekend Shootings, Community Violence, and the Search for Solutions (Hour 2)
Hour two centers on the recent spike in violence across Milwaukee, including multiple shootings over the weekend and another road rage incident that left a…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: One Egg A Day
Homer and Bailey do Hour 2 of Truth In the Morning. Talking about a man in Houston who locked his wife in their multimillion dollar home as well as “What the…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Lethal or Non-Lethal Force
Homer and Bailey kick off the show by reminding listeners that “What the Business Is” is coming up in the 8AM hour before turning to a developing and…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Another Deadly Night, Drug Arrest Crisis, Conflict Resolution in the Community (Hour 1)
Homer and Bailey open the show reacting to what feels like an unrelenting wave of violence in Milwaukee after two more people were shot near 87th and Congress…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Anger Management, Meta Glasses Privacy Fears, Educator Misconduct Investigations (Hour 2)
Homer and Bailey begin hour two by challenging listeners to examine their anger. They argue that too many people go from calm to explosive in seconds — and…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Spring Forward, Community Safety, Missing Milwaukee Teen (Hour 1)
Homer and Bailey kick off the show talking about the spring forward time change, using it as a reminder to check smoke detectors and household safety — even…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: A Mother’s Search, Community Questions, and Closing Reflections (Hour 2)
Homer and Bailey continue their in-depth conversation with Vannatayie Binion, pressing for clarity on the strange circumstances surrounding her missing…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Hemp Law Shake-Up, North Side Shooting, Confronting Year-Round Violence (Hour 1)
Homer and Bailey open the show discussing a new federal hemp law set to take effect in November that would tighten the legal definition of hemp and effectively…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Conflict Resolution, Estabrook Park Tragedy, MPS Budget Cuts (Hour 2)
Homer and Bailey continue the conversation on how to curb violence in Milwaukee, taking calls from listeners who argue that real change starts with respect and…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Deer District Shooting Breakdown + A Lesson in De-Escalation (Hour 1)
Homer and Dame open the show reflecting on the weekend, with Homer sharing a heartfelt story about attending a Daddy Daughter dance at the Baird Center and…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Estabrook Park Shooting, Trump Administration Financial Ties, Food Additive Concerns (Hour 2)
Homer and Dame open the second hour reacting to the tragic discovery of a woman found shot and killed in a car at Estabrook Park. With no suspect currently in…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Jesse Jackson Laid to Rest in Chicago and Kristi Noem Removed by Trump (Hour 1)
Bailey and Dame kick off Friday by inviting listeners to promote their businesses during “What the Business Is,” emphasizing the power of repetition, branding…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: What The Business Is, Aurora Sinai Shooting Fallout, MPS Graduation Rate Surge (Hour 2)
Bailey and Dame open the hour by taking calls for “What The Business Is,” giving local entrepreneurs a free platform to promote their work and connect with the…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Jesse Jackson Legacy Debate, Taco Bell Shooting & Emotional Control (Hour 1)
Bailey and Dame open the hour honoring the late Mike Hawthorne, with Dame sharing a deeply personal story about how Mike once helped him through a difficult…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: DHS $220M Ad Controversy, Luxury Jet Optics & Political Rhetoric Fallout (Hour 2)
Bailey and Dame open the second hour breaking down a tense congressional hearing where Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced sharp questioning over a…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Diddy Release Update, Deer District Shooting, Road Rage Escalation (Hour 1)
Bailey and Dame open the show reacting to news that Sean “Diddy” Combs’ projected prison release date has been moved up after entering a residential drug abuse…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Road Rage Poll, ICE Resolution Debate, DHS $220M Ad Controversy (Hour 2)
Bailey and Dame kick off hour two by revisiting their road rage discussion and reviewing live poll results, which showed a slight majority of listeners do not…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: Iran War Costs at Home, Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock, Clinton on Epstein Files (Hour 1)
Bailey and Dame stay on the Iran conflict from yesterday, starting with reports that the first U.S. casualties may be African American and what that echoes…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: MPS Low-Performing School Report, When the Decline Started, Aurora Sinai Hospital Shooting, Violence After Everyday Disputes (Hour 2)
Hour two shifts local, with Bailey and Dame digging into a report showing tens of thousands of Black students in Wisconsin attending one- and two-star schools…
- Truth in The Morning
7AM: U.S. Bombing of Iran, 1953 Coup History, Faith and War Debate (Hour 1)
Dame and Bailey open the show reacting to the U.S. bombing of Iran, with Dame saying he wasn’t surprised given the tone coming out of the recent State of the…
- Truth in The Morning
8AM: Deer District Shooting, Political Threat Charges, Would You Go to War? (Hour 2)
Bailey and Dame shift to a tragic local story involving a 47-year-old woman shot and killed outside the newly opened Landmark Live venue in the Deer District…