Cold World w DVJ & Michelle

Is Wisconsin ready for a Black governor—and are voters being told the whole story?

This episode of Cold World gets straight into Wisconsin politics and the governor’s race.

DVJ and Michelle break down campaign advertising, fact-check some of the claims being made, and question whether political ads should be allowed to make statements that voters may not have the time—or the information—to verify for themselves.

The conversation then gets bigger: race and politics in Wisconsin, representation, voting, and what it would mean if David Crowley became Wisconsin’s first Black governor. They talk openly about the significance of that possibility and why race still matters when looking at American political history.

The episode also gets into criminal justice, truth-in-sentencing, the cost of incarceration, prison policy, community investment, and whether building more prisons actually addresses the problems communities are facing.

And yes—there's plenty of Cold World in between. 😂

The Brewers, Packers, football season, drunk driving, breakfast runs, Milwaukee life, music, Chris Brown vs. Usher, and plenty of those everyday conversations that somehow turn into bigger discussions.

Plus, DVJ and Michelle talk about AOC and the possibility of her running for president, including why they believe listeners should actually research candidates before deciding what they think about them.

Politics. Race. Money. Criminal justice. Representation. Music. Milwaukee.

No polished political show. No pretending everyone agrees.

Just DVJ & Michelle saying what they think and letting the conversation go where it goes.

🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle — real conversations, no filter.

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Everybody has an opinion about politics—but are people actually showing up to vote?

This episode of Cold World takes a different approach.

Instead of just sitting around talking about politics, DVJ takes the conversation out into the real world and asks people a simple question: Are you voting?

The answers—and the reactions—become the heart of the episode.

Along the way, DVJ and Michelle get into race, policing, political participation, and the idea that people can have strong opinions about elections while still choosing not to participate. They also talk about how people form opinions, where those opinions come from, and why hearing someone's raw reaction can sometimes say more than a political speech.

But that's not all.

The conversation touches on Milwaukee, apartment living, landlords and property maintenance, crime, driving, drinking and driving, music, race in America, everyday frustrations, and the things people see happening around them every day.

And because this is Cold World, expect plenty of side conversations, music, humor, personal stories, and completely unfiltered moments along the way. 😂

No political talking points. No polished interviews. Just real people, real reactions, and a conversation about whether having an opinion is enough—or whether you actually have to participate.

🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle — real conversations, real reactions, no filter.

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Is “Jingle Bells” racist? And what does a Christmas song have to do with the history of slavery?

DVJ and Michelle dive into a controversial story involving a Milwaukee music teacher who says she refuses to use certain sleigh-bell instruments with her predominantly Black students because of their connection to the history of enslaved people. The conversation gets into race, historical context, education, and whether understanding the past should change how we use something today.

Then the conversation gets even deeper.

DVJ shares personal experiences from his time in prison, including the racial divisions he witnessed inside the institution and how race shaped everyday life behind the walls.

The episode also takes a turn toward politics, media, Milwaukee radio, political advertising, and the frustration of hearing political voices you specifically don't want attached to your podcast.

And then there's the Krista Pike death-row story—including the shocking report discussed in the episode about her execution attempt and what happened afterward.

Of course, it wouldn't be Cold World without everything in between. 😂 The hosts talk about Big Brother, sports, podcasting, advertising, coffee, Milwaukee, music, and whatever else comes up during the conversation.

Some history. Some politics. Some prison stories. Some true crime. And a whole lot of opinions.

You may not agree with everything said—but you're definitely going to have something to say about it.

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Why can we keep prison beds available, but struggle to make sure everyone has a place to live?

That question sparks one of the biggest conversations in this episode of Cold World.

DVJ and Michelle talk about housing, homelessness, affordable apartments, neighborhood investment, and the idea that lack of stable housing can contribute to bigger community problems. They debate why empty housing can't be treated with the same long-term mindset as maintaining prison capacity—and what happens when communities continue to be viewed only through the lens of crime.

Then the conversation takes an emotional turn as they discuss Wisconsin's Safe Haven law and newborn surrender, including how parents can legally and anonymously surrender an unharmed newborn at designated locations. The discussion looks at why these laws exist, the babies who are safely surrendered, and the tragic consequences when infants are abandoned in unsafe circumstances.

From there, DVJ and Michelle get into Milwaukee, crime, neighborhood investment, politics, the upcoming Wisconsin governor's race, voting, Donald Trump, Snoop Dogg, media personalities, YouTube crime creators, and the kind of long-form conversations they actually enjoy listening to.

There's also plenty of everyday Cold World: running errands, grabbing food, talking about Milwaukee businesses, coffee, pets, music, and whatever else comes up along the way. 😂

It's not just about crime. It's about asking what happens BEFORE the crime—and whether we're doing enough to address the conditions people are living in.

🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle — real conversations, uncomfortable questions, no filter.

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What happens when AI gets too good at doing exactly what we tell it to do?

DVJ and Michelle dive into the growing conversation around AI safety, including some wild “AI doomsday” scenarios involving machines following instructions literally—with consequences humans never intended. They also talk about why people should question AI-generated information, double-check what they're told, and remember that humans are still responsible for how these systems are built and used.

Then the conversation gets political.

They watch and discuss a recent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appearance at a “Students vs. Billionaires” town hall, including her comments about universities, student organizing, weapons manufacturers, corporate media, and unchecked power.

And then comes the Snoop Dogg conversation.

DVJ and Michelle revisit Snoop's past comments about artists supporting Donald Trump, his later participation in Trump-related events, and whether celebrities should be held accountable for positions they publicly took in the past. The bigger question becomes: Do people have standards, or do we forgive celebrities because they're celebrities?

The episode also gets into truth-in-sentencing, Wisconsin prisons, ICE and immigration, the death penalty, AI surveillance technology, Milwaukee, Wisconsin's economy, SpaceX, sports, music, coffee, and plenty of the completely random conversations that make Cold World what it is.

Some serious topics. Some uncomfortable questions. A lot of opinions.

No script. No filter. Just DVJ & Michelle talking about what's happening in the world—and questioning what we're being told.

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AOC said something that sparked a BIG conversation: Can a Latina woman actually win the presidency of the United States?

In this episode, DVJ and Michelle break down the comments and the bigger question behind them. The conversation looks at the history of presidential elections, the lack of women presidents, Barack Obama’s place in American political history, and the experiences of candidates like Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.

They also get into the role race may play in presidential elections, who makes up the voting population, and why having qualified women run for the highest office in the country hasn't yet resulted in a woman becoming president.

But the conversation doesn't stop there.

The episode also covers immigration and ICE, government spending and detention, media coverage, politics, race, and how Americans interpret what they're seeing and hearing from politicians and the news.

As always, DVJ and Michelle aren't reading from a script or trying to make the conversation comfortable. They're asking the questions, challenging each other's perspectives, and saying what they really think.

Could America elect a Latina woman president? And what does history tell us about that possibility?

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DVJ and Michelle start with a conversation about a DUI case, including the charges, license suspension, court costs, and the debate over how many consequences can come from one offense. That leads into a bigger conversation about punishment, parole, restitution, voting rights, and how the criminal justice system can continue affecting someone long after a sentence is over.

From there, the conversation takes a sharp turn into race, politics, media, and America.

They talk about Trump, CNN and political coverage, what politicians campaign on versus what people believe actually happens afterward, and why voters respond to political messaging the way they do.

The conversation also touches on racism, representation, voting patterns, the presidency, and the question of who has historically had the power to shape American politics.

And because this is Cold World, it doesn't stay serious the whole time. 😂 There's also plenty of sports talk, old-school sitcoms, Wisconsin Badgers, the Packers, Milwaukee, childhood memories, and random conversations that only DVJ and Michelle could turn into a podcast.

No script. No polished talking points. Just two people saying what they think and letting the conversation go wherever it goes.

🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle

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This episode gets into a conversation about who gets to tell the story—and what stories keep getting told.

DVJ and Michelle talk about race and representation in media, including a discussion of a major list ranking the best TV shows of the 21st century and the question of how Black and Latino voices are represented when other people are deciding what deserves recognition.

From there, the conversation turns toward Milwaukee: neighborhood investment, schools, housing, economic opportunities, crime, and the way local media talks about violence and the people involved.

Why does crime seem to dominate certain conversations? Is there room for more variety when talking about a community? And what happens when people hear the same negative stories over and over again?

Of course, this is Cold World, so we don't stay serious the entire time. 😂 We get into the Packers, Brewers, Bucks, Saturday morning coffee, podcasts, radio, music, everyday Milwaukee life, and plenty of completely random side conversations along the way.

No script. No perfect answers. Just DVJ & Michelle having the conversation the way they actually have it.

🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle — real life, real opinions, real conversations, no filter.

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What does it look like when you really stop and look at where people are working in Milwaukee—and what opportunities are actually available?

In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, DVJ takes a deeper look at employment, business ownership, wages, and opportunities for Black workers in Milwaukee, leading into a conversation about reported workplace discrimination and harassment cases involving Black, Brown, Hispanic, and Native American employees in Wisconsin.

The conversation gets real about racism in the workplace, retaliation, language and cultural identity, and why these issues matter beyond the people directly involved.

And because this is Cold World, the conversation doesn't stay on one subject for long. We get into police accountability, Milwaukee street life, the Packers, apartment living, coffee, everyday frustrations, and a food-safety discussion sparked by concerns about recalled meat and expired products.

No polished talking points. No pretending to have all the answers. Just DVJ & Michelle talking about what they're seeing, thinking, questioning, and experiencing.

🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle — real conversations about real life, with no filter.

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On this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, DVJ and Michelle take a deep dive into a part of Milwaukee history that many people may not know about—the infamous “Bloody Third.”

They explore the history of Milwaukee's historic Third Ward, including the Irish immigrant community, the rise of the Third Ward Cowboys, political corruption, ballot-box stuffing, protection rackets, violence, and the events that eventually changed the neighborhood forever.

The conversation also looks at how the history of gangs and criminal activity is remembered—and how racial stereotypes can influence the way people think about the word “gang” and who they associate with that label.

From Milwaukee history, the conversation moves all over the place.

DVJ talks about a dangerous adventure into the Congo Basin, the incredible wildlife found there, the predators and dangers of the rainforest, and why attempting to survive in one of the world's most challenging environments is definitely not for everybody.

The episode also gets into race, missing children, media attention, racial disparities, immigration, culture, and current events, with DVJ and Michelle having the kind of honest conversations that don't always fit neatly into a category.

They also talk about Spotify and why they believe there should be a stronger Society & Culture category for podcasts, especially for conversations covering Black and Brown communities, culture, identity, and everyday life.

And of course, there's plenty of the usual Cold World sprinkled throughout—Packers football, Milwaukee, music, favorite artists, YouTubers, crime podcasts, coffee, everyday life, and plenty of unfiltered opinions.

It's history. It's culture. It's race. It's Milwaukee. It's current events. It's music and sports.

And it's two people having a conversation without trying to make everything sound polished.

Real conversations. Real opinions. Real life.

This is Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle — straight out of Milwaukee.

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