Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a hard reality check — it now takes six figures for a family of four to live comfortably, and that’s not even lavish living. He breaks down how this “new poverty” is hitting Black families the hardest, where even middle-class incomes are barely enough. The conversation heats up as he asks: Can you really live on $140,000 a year? Dr. Ken dives into whether college or trades offer better stability — ultimately arguing both are valuable paths in today’s economy. Listeners call and chat in with their own stories about rising costs, government aid, and the shrinking dollar, making this one of the most relatable money talks yet.