The Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris
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The Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, airing weekdays from 4p-6p on 101.7 The Truth.
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6 hours ago
6/8/23 4PM: Screwed!
We as a city asked for one and we got one and what is the end result? The city is being screwed.
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6 hours ago
6/8/23 5PM: Wear Your Seatbelts!
If you want to live longer, wear your seatbelt. Please and thank you. & Do people in Wisconsin need to be worried about the Canadian smoke? Meteorologist Brendan Johnson from TMJ4 joins Dr. Ken.
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1 day ago
6/7/23 5PM: That's Not a Solution
Reckless driving and abiding the law do not go hand in hand. Callers weigh in on how to prevent it and also share their thoughts on a potential toll way system to generate revenue.
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2 days ago
6/6/23 4PM: You Tell Me
Who is the greatest black man in America? Who comes to mind for you? Dr. Ken opens the question to the Truth Nation. Many answers are what you expect and some... not so much!
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2 days ago
6/6/23 5PM: The AI and Tech Gurus
Dr. Ken is joined by Ted Jordan M.S. Senior Cybersecurity Trainer, and Certified Ethical Hacker and Robert S. Wahl Associate Professor of Computer Science. Together they discuss the growing presence of AI, threats in cybersecurity and how to evolve with ever-changing technology.
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3 days ago
6/5/23 Can You Say Hypocrite?
Dr. Ken continues the conversation on how our city leaders will fix this debt decision. Who will lead our local government to make a decision.
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3 days ago
6/5/23 5PM: We Need Some Happier News
Dr. Ken's top 5 at 5:
- Researchers have uncovered a mysterious extinct species that documented their existence with cave drawings and buried dead. This might be helpful as we continue to study human evolution.
- Milwaukee police department investigates a deadly shooting of 55-year-old man found dead in his dining room. The police are still searching for suspects.
- A news1.com article about the nation's current educational "history war" stated k-12 educators are scared of what they can and cannot teach their students. As state laws evolve there has been more concern on what is put in the curriculum.
- Two people were injured in a rollover car accident after a red light was run this weekend in Milwaukee.
- A 17-year-old boy was found dead in a car today that was towed to a Milwaukee tow lot. The vehicle was stolen vehicle and where the driver crashed into a tree last week on Thursday.
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6 days ago
6/2/23 5PM: Parkour!
Dr. Ken's Top 5 at 5:
- A Milwaukee County Sheriff received injuries after chasing after a stolen car.
- The RNC is hosting their first presidential debate in Milwaukee on Aug 23rd with another to be held the next day.
- US Representative Pocan and Evers have been trying to find any missed covid relief spending before they make decisions on the debt ceiling bill.
- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputy crashed a car into a home after a pursuit. The suspect is still on the run.
- A former Milwaukee County Sheriff's correctional officer was charged for sexual assaulting an inmate. He faces up to 23 years in prison and up to $60,000 in fines.
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6 days ago
6/2/23 4PM: Character
From lawn care, and summer projects, to sing and the history of rap and hip hop we talk about it all in this first hour of the show of Truth In The Afternoon With Dr. Ken.
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Jun 1, 2023
6/1/23 4PM: Lets Go All The Way
Should we have separate social media platforms? Dr. Ken discusses whether we should all have our own social media platforms. He also discusses if that goes beyond social media. Do black Milwaukeeans need to form our own city, village or town?
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Jun 1, 2023
6/1/23 5PM: Is Beyonce an Icon?
A recent article quoted Dionne Warwick stating who she believes is an icon in music and Beyonce was not on that list. Dr. Ken poses the question and explores what make an icon.
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May 31, 2023
5/31/23 4PM: When Fear Switched Sides
A vigilante group has killed at least 160 gang members involved with kidnappings. Which brought an end to these crimes in only a month. Kidnappings and gang related shootings...
Is this something Milwaukee should do to deter crime? Dr. Ken explores this question.
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May 31, 2023
5/31/23 5PM: Should Wisconsin Reinstate The Death Penalty?
Dr. Ken's Top 5 at 5:
- A major fire broke out at a Milwaukee recycling plant near Potawatomi hotel & Casino.
- An amber alert for a 1-year-old was issued and canceled. She was missing for the majority of the day.
- The city of Milwaukee is one signature away from deciding on where Milwaukee food trucks can be parked. Currently most must be 50 ft away from any nearing restaurant.
- A 34-year-old man was arrested for stealing a Shorewood Police squad car. He also stole a squad car in December of 2022.
- There has been a resolution to the debt ceiling issue.
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May 30, 2023
5/30/23 4PM: I'm Open
Major companies like Target and Kohl's are under fire for advertising and selling LGBTQIA+ clothing for Pride aimed towards younger adolescents. The clothing that they are selling supports organizations who encourage children to transition without the parents' consent. Dr. Ken shares his thoughts.
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May 30, 2023
5/30/23 5PM: These Families Need To Be Held Accountable
Dr. Ken talks about parents and families holding their children and our youths accountable when it comes to crime and child rearing.
Top 5 at 5:
- Florida police are looking for 3 suspects who they believe are the gunman who opened fire on a public boardwalk.
- A 1-year-old foster child died after being left in the car for 9 hours. the recorded temp inside the car was 110 degrees.
- A recent poll shows that most adults think that college should consider race in admissions. Nine states have already banned affirmative action in regard to applying to college.
- A bear was found spotted in a New Berlin neighborhood.
- A Brady Street regular was injured over the holiday weekend in a hit and run. Milwaukee Police have found the vehicle and are asking for help find the suspect.
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May 26, 2023
5/26/23 4PM: The Anniversary of George Floyd's Murder
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May 26, 2023
5/26/23 5PM: Master Lock Closes
Bailey Coleman is today's guest host filling in for Dr. Ken who is out on assignment. Master lock is shutting down its location here in Milwaukee. This plant has employed up to 1,000 at one time. Now the company will be moving to a new location in the US. Bailey shares how this news will affect Milwaukee.
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May 25, 2023
5/25/23 4PM: Truth Roundtable: Being A Young Professional
Dr. Ken is joined by Nolita Franz, Founder of Beautifully Blended and LaNelle Ramey, Mentor MKE to discuss being a young professional, navigating career paths and dealing with imposter syndrome.
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May 25, 2023
5/25/23 5PM: Truth Roundtable: What Is Justice?
The roundtable talks justice and how to see it through with the youths in Milwaukee. They also chat about Milwaukee's budget issues and what's instore for the future. Dr. Ken's May roundtable with Nolita Franz, Founder of Beautifully Blended and LaNelle Ramey, Mentor MKE.
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May 24, 2023
5/24/23 4PM: Who Died and Made You Black
Joy Behar from "The View" has some choice words about black politicians not understanding racism in America. Dr. Ken also talks about the national deficit and Milwaukee budget.
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May 24, 2023
5/24/23 5PM: RIP Tina Turner
Dr. Ken Top 5 at 5:
- Owner of Peruvian restaurant ceviche faces 4 felony charges of sexual assault.
- A new study states that Milwaukee has the worst road conditions in the country. In second place was Honolulu.
- 37-year-old Milwaukee detective Travis Young has been charged with sexual assault. If convicted, he faces up to a year in prison and $11,00 in fines.
- Moving to Waukesha? Maybe rethink it. A 17-year-old was convicted of wreaking havoc in the city with a rifle in his front yard and assaulting an officer. He now faces charges.
- The queen of rock and roll Tina Turner has died at the age of 83.
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May 23, 2023
5/23/23 4PM: Can You Say Hate Crime?
Stephanie Rapkin who spat on BLM protester Eric Lucas, told the judge that a year of probation and 100 hours of community service was "not viable" and she'd "rather go to jail right now and take care of it." Dr. Ken gives you his take on Stephanie Rapkin. Dr Ken discusses if this is a case where a white judge gives a white women a softer sentence. Dr. Ken is joined by Director of Content Kyle Wallace and they discuss why people need to stop thinking white people only get into college off of merit and blacks and other races get into a college just because of their race. They take a deep dive into the diversity in college and how we need to push back on certain narratives like black people being poor.
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May 23, 2023
5/23/23 5PM: President of AK Development, LLC Ariam Keste
For Entrepreneurship Tuesday Dr. Ken is joined by President of AK Development, LLC Ariam Keste, who is a highly respected and accomplished leader in the Milwaukee real estate community, with extensive experience in the community and economic development through real estate projects. They take a dive into the real estate industry and the things you need to know and look for. They discuss how Ariam started from working with her mom to what she has become now.
Dr. Ken gives his Top 5 at 5 where he discusses things like Door Dash, more on Stephanie Rapkin, and more on the Wisconsin Government.
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May 22, 2023
5/22/23 4PM: It's Someone's Birthday!
On his birthday, Dr. Ken reminds us to continue to live life fully. He also talks NAACP's travel advisory to Florida and how this "warning" is actually hurting black communities traveling and living in Florida more than helping.
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May 22, 2023
5/22/23 5PM: Even Mickey Mouse Is Feeling This Recession
Dr. Ken Top 5 At 5:
- A man was shot and killed by police in a shootout regarding a domestic violence incident in Mount pleasant/Racine.
- Giant fires broke out at a wood company in slinger Wisconsin.
- Green Bay is slotted to host the 2025 NFL draft.
- Disney announces major layoffs and budget cuts.
- Announce charges against a group of 91 people, 61 men and 30 juveniles. This group committed over 100 non-fatal shooting incidents and 35 homicides over a 2 yearlong feud created from a social media dispute.
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May 19, 2023
5/19/23 4PM: Gotcha
It's Friday so it's pop off Friday & it's the end of National Law Enforcement appreciation week... & Remember, ever gimme has a gotcha...
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May 19, 2023
5/19/23 5PM: RIP JIM BROWN!
Dr. Ken Harris wraps up National Law Enforcement Appreciation Week with Special Agent Cole and they talk about her experience working for the secret service, does his top 5 @ anytime other than 5, and messes with DJ Brotha Z.
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May 18, 2023
5/18/23 4PM: 80 Million Years of Life Lost
Dr. Ken reviews a medical study on high mortality rate that black people and their infants are dying at.
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May 18, 2023
5/18/23 5PM: Ruby Red Slippers
Dr. Ken Top 5 at 5
- A 76-year-old man stole the ruby slippers from the wizard of oz. The slippers decreased in value and now are worth 3.5 million dollars.
- Wisconsin public water parks are beginning to open for the summer.
- A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit case against kia and Hyundai.
- Kenneth Wright who crashed into a bus shelter was sentenced to prison. He plead guilty to 2nd degree homicide and faces 15 years plus another 10 in probation.
- Milwaukee police officers are at the scene of a crash Teutonia and Atkins. The driver allegedly was found with gunshot wounds.
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May 17, 2023
5/17/23 4PM: Dear Elizabeth Holmes
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman joins Dr. Ken for law enforcement week on Truth In The Afternoon on 101.7 The Truth.
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