Dr. Ken opens Truth in the Afternoon with a powerful challenge to Milwaukee’s religious leadership, asking whether churches, mosques, and synagogues have chosen comfort over confrontation. He questions why faith institutions that once drove social change now seem disconnected from violence, poverty, and injustice in the streets. As the conversation continues, Truth Nation weighs in on the viral controversy surrounding Karri Turner Bryant and the Black church’s fixation on women’s dress, sparking passionate calls and commentary. Dr. Ken warns that when financial stability becomes more sacred than moral clarity, credibility is lost. The hour ends with one blunt question: Who is faith really serving in Milwaukee today?

The 5 o’clock hour dives into the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from a Black valedictorian losing her scholarship to tragic violence across Milwaukee. Dr. Ken then reacts to allegations against Will Smith, pushing listeners to wrestle with celebrity, power, and accountability. Sandra calls in to add fuel to the conversation, keeping the debate lively and unfiltered. As the show wraps up, Dr. Ken ties together the day’s themes — silence, responsibility, and the cost of avoiding hard truths. It’s an episode that challenges institutions, culture, and conscience all at once.

It’s officially 2026, and The Truth celebrates another anniversary with Dr. Ken delivering one of his most powerful Truths yet. He challenges listeners to rethink what it really means when someone says they’d “die” for a partner — explaining that real commitment isn’t emotional or performative, but rooted in responsibility, duty, and alignment. A man protects what becomes part of his code, Dr. Ken says, and true love is about leadership, trust, and standing firm in what you’re willing to defend. The show then moves into sports with NYGP, a check-in with Truth Nation via texts and YouTube, and a tough conversation about why criticism — especially within the Black community — is often mislabeled as racism. A reflective, thought-provoking start to a new year.

The second half of the show dives into the realities shaping Milwaukee in 2026 — from rising parking costs and a new city slogan to political shakeups and tragic weekend violence. Dr. Ken breaks down why we struggle so much with criticism and asks whether every uncomfortable truth deserves to be dismissed as racism. The conversation heats up around DEI in entertainment after Bill Maher and Tim Allen criticize its impact on creativity, sparking debate about whether inclusion helps or hurts storytelling. With shout-outs to Alpha Phi Alpha’s milestone anniversary and early wrap-up for Panthers basketball, Dr. Ken closes the show reminding listeners that growth — personal or cultural — always comes with a cost.

The final Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris of 2026 fittingly opens with his “26 for 26,” a powerful, no-nonsense reset designed to challenge how you think about success, money, discipline, and personal responsibility heading into the new year. Cutting through excuses and comfort culture, Dr. Ken shares his thoughts on prosperity starting with behavior, consistency, boundaries, and self-ownership, not wishes or image, also pushing Truth Nation to confront hard realities about time, money, relationships, and identity. The message is clear: the version of you that survived yesterday won’t build tomorrow.

The hour then pivots as Dr. Ken introduces a controversial idea for 2026 which involves using technology to track alcohol purchases as a way to curb repeat OWI offenses—sparking debate about personal responsibility, public safety, and prevention. The discussion continues with a deeper look at politics and loyalty, as Dr. Ken examines why many Black voters nationwide are distancing themselves from the Democratic Party, while questioning why that shift looks different in Milwaukee. Listeners are invited to weigh in on whether party support still aligns with lived experience and outcomes.

Hour Two of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, featuring the most important local stories as we close out 2026—from weather concerns to thousands of Milwaukee vehicles facing towing for unpaid tickets, questions surrounding a controversial DA decision, a teen charged with OWI, and the announcement of a local appellate judge retiring next year.

The conversation then turns to sports with NYGP, as Dr. Ken breaks down major headlines including legal trouble surrounding New England Patriots Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs, the outlook for the upcoming Packers–Vikings matchup and Playoff outlook, ending with what Giannis’ return means for the Bucks moving forward. Later in the hour, Dr. Ken tackles growing concerns surrounding Milwaukee Tool employees after multiple high-profile theft cases, asking whether these incidents point to entitlement, opportunity, or misplaced trust inside major organizations. The last show of 2025 closes by tying together the themes of responsibility, consequences, and what a “Happy New Year” really means as Wisconsin steps into 2026.

Dr. Ken opens the show asking if it’s New Year’s Eve Eve, then quickly shifts into a powerful Truth about technology and artificial intelligence already shaping public safety in Milwaukee. He explains how AI can help deploy resources smarter, reduce dangerous guesswork, and increase accountability — but only if used with restraint and oversight. Dr. Ken warns that unchecked surveillance, hidden algorithmic bias, and overreliance on tech can quietly erode trust and human judgment. Callers like Demetri and Brian weigh in as the conversation continues, pushing Truth Nation to think critically about who controls the tools meant to protect us. His bottom line: technology doesn’t determine outcomes — people do.

The second hour dives into a new concern — brain rot — as Dr. Ken reacts to a WISN report and asks the poll question of the day: Is brain rot a technology problem or a discipline problem? After a Christmas Day shooting tied to a Facebook Marketplace deal, the show pivots to the Top 5 @ 5, covering local culture, crime, civil liberties, and education highlights. Poll results show listeners overwhelmingly blame discipline over technology, reinforcing Dr. Ken’s final reflections on how AI will continue reshaping society in 2026 and beyond. The show wraps early for Panthers basketball, leaving Truth Nation with one clear takeaway: convenience without discipline always comes at a cost.

The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5, covering cold weather, crime, public safety, and MPS expanding access to free menstrual products. The conversation then heats up when Dr. Ken weighs in on a petition calling for Nicki Minaj to be deported — and defends her right to speak freely, sparking a spirited on-air debate. After reading texts and YouTube messages, Dr. Ken takes a tangent into football and culture before closing the show with a thought-provoking question: What do ten names like Oprah, Jay-Z, Michael Jordan, and Beyoncé all have in common? The answer opens a final discussion about wealth, power, and what it really means to build something lasting.