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Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Where'd the Money Go?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/09/02/whered-the-money-go</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:264751</guid><enclosure length="73117204" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260902-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:46</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>It's Hot in Here</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/09/02/its-hot-in-here</link><description/><dc:creator 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url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260902-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Damn the Tire Tax</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/09/01/damn-the-tire-tax</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:264498</guid><enclosure length="73735864" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260901-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:12</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Cost of Living</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/09/01/cost-of-living</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:264497</guid><enclosure length="74501324" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260901-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:44</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Back to School</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/09/01/back-to-school</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:264496</guid><enclosure length="74847354" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260901-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:58</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Poland</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/31/poland</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:264264</guid><enclosure length="73201090" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260831-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:50</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Tariffs</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/31/tariffs</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:264263</guid><enclosure length="71691141" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260831-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:46</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Who's to Blame</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/31/whos-to-blame</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:264262</guid><enclosure length="70443335" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260831-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:55</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Penny for Your Thots</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/28/penny-for-your-thots</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263930</guid><enclosure length="70474792" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260828-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:56</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Cashless</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/28/cashless</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263929</guid><enclosure length="68975329" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260828-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:54</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Cash Rules</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/28/cash-rules</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263928</guid><enclosure length="72183971" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260828-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:07</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Michael Nguyen in Studio</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/27/michael-nguyen-in-studio</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263735</guid><enclosure length="70852280" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260827-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:12</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Keep It Moving</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/27/keep-it-moving</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263734</guid><enclosure length="71607255" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260827-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:43</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Eggs Are Not Dairy</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/27/eggs-are-not-dairy</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263733</guid><enclosure length="73452748" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260827-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:00</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Witness</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/26/the-witness</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263435</guid><enclosure length="73557606" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260826-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:04</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>They Don't Want You</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/26/they-dont-want-you</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263434</guid><enclosure length="73033318" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260826-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:43</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Feel It Around</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/26/feel-it-around</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263433</guid><enclosure length="72435630" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260826-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:18</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Mayor</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/25/the-mayor</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263219</guid><enclosure length="73222062" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260825-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:50</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Music Experiment</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/25/music-experiment</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263218</guid><enclosure length="71292682" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260825-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:30</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Customer Isn't Always  Right</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/25/the-customer-isnt-always-right</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:263217</guid><enclosure length="71858913" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260825-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:53</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Heed My Warning</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/24/heed-my-warning</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262957</guid><enclosure length="76158074" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260824-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>52:53</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>They Hate Us</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/24/they-hate-us</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262956</guid><enclosure length="74323066" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260824-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:36</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Tell Us How You Really Feel</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/24/tell-us-how-you-really-feel</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262955</guid><enclosure length="71093452" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260824-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:22</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Lack of Information</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/21/lack-of-information</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262754</guid><enclosure length="73138176" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260821-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:47</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Death of Local News</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/21/death-of-local-news</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262753</guid><enclosure length="69960990" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260821-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>All Politics Are Local</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/21/all-politics-are-local</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262752</guid><enclosure length="71890370" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260821-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:55</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Black Travel Summit</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/20/black-travel-summit</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262491</guid><enclosure length="71418511" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260820-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:35</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Black Travel</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/20/black-travel</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262490</guid><enclosure length="71355596" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260820-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:33</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Let's Take a Trip</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/20/lets-take-a-trip</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262489</guid><enclosure length="73788293" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260820-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:14</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Money Isn't the Solution</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/19/money-isnt-the-solution</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262270</guid><enclosure length="72655831" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260819-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:27</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Black Discipline</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/19/black-discipline</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262269</guid><enclosure length="70925680" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260819-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:15</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>You've Been Naughty</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/19/youve-been-naughty</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262268</guid><enclosure length="71963770" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260819-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:58</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>I Love Data Centers</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/18/i-love-data-centers</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262069</guid><enclosure length="71470940" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260818-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:38</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Negro Leagues</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/18/negro-leagues</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262068</guid><enclosure length="71449968" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260818-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:37</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Back in Pocket</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/18/back-in-pocket</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:262067</guid><enclosure length="73861693" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260818-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:17</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>In It to Win It</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/14/in-it-to-win-it</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:261257</guid><enclosure length="69782732" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260814-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:27</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Can I Ask a Question?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/14/can-i-ask-a-question</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:261256</guid><enclosure length="70642565" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260814-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:03</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Going to Turn You Out</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/14/going-to-turn-you-out</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:261255</guid><enclosure length="70401392" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260814-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:53</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Relationship Advice</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/13/relationship-advice</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260952</guid><enclosure length="70348963" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260813-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:51</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Onward</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/13/onward</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260951</guid><enclosure length="71240253" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260813-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:28</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>May the Odds Be in Your Favor</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/13/may-the-odds-be-in-your-favor</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260950</guid><enclosure length="70663536" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260813-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:04</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Ballot Machines</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/12/ballot-machines</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260630</guid><enclosure length="68660756" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260812-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:40</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Kelda Ruined It</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/12/kelda-ruined-it</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260629</guid><enclosure length="75161927" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260812-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>52:11</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Establishment</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/12/the-establishment</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260628</guid><enclosure length="70537707" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260812-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:58</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Who Are You Voting For?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/11/who-are-voting-for</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260358</guid><enclosure length="69552046" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260811-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:17</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Election Day Special</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/11/election-day-special</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260357</guid><enclosure length="73494691" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260811-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:02</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Judgement Day</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/11/judgement-day</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260356</guid><enclosure length="72404172" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260811-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:16</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1 Day</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/10/1-day</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260016</guid><enclosure length="68157440" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260810-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:19</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Are We There Yet?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/10/are-we-there-yet</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260015</guid><enclosure length="71691141" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260810-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:47</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Calm Before the Storm</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/10/the-calm-before-the-storm</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:260014</guid><enclosure length="70149734" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260810-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:43</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Dora Drake in Studio</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/07/dora-drake-in-studio</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:259451</guid><enclosure length="67402465" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260807-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:48</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>You Can Trust Me</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/07/you-can-trust-me</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:259450</guid><enclosure length="71638712" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260807-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:44</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Who Do You Trust?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/07/who-do-you-trust</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:259449</guid><enclosure length="74144808" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260807-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:29</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Not On My Watch</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/06/not-on-my-watch</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:259132</guid><enclosure length="69856133" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/080626-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Many More Invasions</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/06/many-more-invasions</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:259131</guid><enclosure length="75004641" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/080626-2-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Incoming Invasion</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/06/incoming-invasion</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:259130</guid><enclosure length="74165780" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/080626-1-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>OnlyFans</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/05/onlyfans</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:258662</guid><enclosure length="70244106" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260805-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:46</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Hard Work</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/05/hard-work</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:258661</guid><enclosure length="69845647" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260805-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:30</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Zen Master</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/05/the-zen-master</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:258656</guid><enclosure length="70726451" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260805-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:06</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Mamdani</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/04/mamdani</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:258476</guid><enclosure length="70569164" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260804-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:00</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Stand Up &amp; Pee</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/04/stand-up-pee</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:258475</guid><enclosure length="69226987" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260804-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:04</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Moving On</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/04/moving-on</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:258474</guid><enclosure length="72204943" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260804-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:08</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Change</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/03/the-change</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:258133</guid><enclosure length="69017272" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260803-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:55</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Rally</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/03/the-rally</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:258132</guid><enclosure length="72089600" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260803-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:03</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>We've Been Here Before</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/08/03/weve-been-here-before</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:258130</guid><enclosure length="69552046" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260803-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:17</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>I'm Not a Socialist</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/31/im-not-a-socialist</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257863</guid><enclosure length="68891443" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260731-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:50</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Mandela!</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/31/mandela</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257861</guid><enclosure length="71366082" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260731-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:33</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>And Then There Were Four</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/31/and-then-there-were-four</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257860</guid><enclosure length="70139248" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260731-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:42</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Not For Us</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/30/not-for-us</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257559</guid><enclosure length="70548193" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260730-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>What's Next</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/30/whats-next</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257558</guid><enclosure length="72509030" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260730-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:21</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>David Crowley in Studio</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/30/david-crowley-in-studio</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257557</guid><enclosure length="74994155" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260730-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>52:04</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Agreement</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/29/the-agreement</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257284</guid><enclosure length="69541560" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260729-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:17</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Debate</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/29/the-debate</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257283</guid><enclosure length="69929533" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260729-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:33</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Not Normal</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/29/not-normal</link><description> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/david-crowley/"&gt;David Crowley&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257282</guid><enclosure length="69698846" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260729-1.mp3"/><content:encoded> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/david-crowley/"&gt;David Crowley&lt;/a&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Guests: David Crowley</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Guests: David Crowley</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:24</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Guests: David Crowley</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Kelda Roys / Francesca Hong Interviews</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/28/kelda-roys-francesca-hong-interviews</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257005</guid><enclosure length="68167925" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260728-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:20</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Be Normal</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/28/be-normal</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257004</guid><enclosure length="70076334" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260728-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:39</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Voting Begins</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/28/voting-begins</link><description> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/francesca-hong/"&gt;Francesca Hong&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/kelda-roys/"&gt;Kelda Roys&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:257003</guid><enclosure length="71995228" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260728-1.mp3"/><content:encoded> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/francesca-hong/"&gt;Francesca Hong&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/kelda-roys/"&gt;Kelda Roys&lt;/a&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Guests: Francesca Hong, Kelda Roys</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Guests: Francesca Hong, Kelda Roys</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Guests: Francesca Hong, Kelda Roys</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Black Fatigue</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/27/black-fatigue</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:256720</guid><enclosure length="69373788" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260727-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Where Do We Go From Here?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/27/where-do-we-go-from-here</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:256719</guid><enclosure length="71691141" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260727-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:47</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Social Cost</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/27/the-social-cost</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:256718</guid><enclosure length="68964843" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260727-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:53</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Know Your Rights</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/24/know-your-rights</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:256343</guid><enclosure length="69111644" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260724-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>How to Get Pulled Over</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/24/how-to-get-pulled-over</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:256342</guid><enclosure length="71785512" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260724-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:51</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>License and Registration, Please....</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/24/license-and-registration-please</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:256341</guid><enclosure length="70915194" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260724-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:14</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Colleston Morgan Jr in Studio</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/23/colleston-morgan-jr-in-studio</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:256043</guid><enclosure length="68692213" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260723-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Building a Coalition</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/23/building-a-coalition</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:256042</guid><enclosure length="70590136" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260723-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Beginning of the End</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/23/the-beginning-of-the-end-2</link><description> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/colleston-morgan/"&gt;Colleston Morgan&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:256041</guid><enclosure length="70443335" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260723-1.mp3"/><content:encoded> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/colleston-morgan/"&gt;Colleston Morgan&lt;/a&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Guests: Colleston Morgan</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Guests: Colleston Morgan</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Guests: Colleston Morgan</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Joel Brennan in Studio</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/22/joel-brennan-in-studio</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:255715</guid><enclosure length="69814190" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260722-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>I'm Just Being Honest</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/22/im-just-being-honest</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:255714</guid><enclosure length="70212648" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260722-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>80,000 Votes Already Cast</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/22/80000-votes-already-cast</link><description> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/joel-brennan/"&gt;Joel Brennan&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:255713</guid><enclosure length="72571944" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260722-1.mp3"/><content:encoded> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/joel-brennan/"&gt;Joel Brennan&lt;/a&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Guests: Joel Brennan</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Guests: Joel Brennan</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Guests: Joel Brennan</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Running Scared</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/20/running-scared</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:255092</guid><enclosure length="71345111" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260720-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>A Little Late</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/20/a-little-late</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:255091</guid><enclosure length="70757908" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260720-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Yo-Yo Primary</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/20/the-yo-yo-primary</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:255090</guid><enclosure length="70988595" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260720-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Fraud</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/17/fraud</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:254765</guid><enclosure length="69635932" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260717-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Race Continues</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/17/the-race-continues</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:254764</guid><enclosure length="70034391" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260717-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Gleaming the Cube</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/17/gleaming-the-cube</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:254763</guid><enclosure length="70170705" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260717-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Do Us a Favor</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/16/do-us-a-favor</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:254516</guid><enclosure length="69573017" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260716-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>I Got 34,000 Problems</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/16/i-got-34000-problems</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:254515</guid><enclosure length="69541560" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260716-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>IKYFL</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/16/ikyfl</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:254514</guid><enclosure length="71145881" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260716-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Watermelon is My Favorite</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/15/watermelon-is-my-favorite</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:254185</guid><enclosure length="69625446" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260715-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Underdog Strategy</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/15/underdog-strategy</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:254184</guid><enclosure length="71387054" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260715-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>National Watermelon Month</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/15/national-watermelon-month</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:254183</guid><enclosure length="69552046" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260715-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>We Can Do It Ourselves</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/14/we-can-do-it-ourselves</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253928</guid><enclosure length="70904709" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260714-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Race</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/14/the-race-3</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253927</guid><enclosure length="69447188" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260714-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Trill of the Chase</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/14/the-race-2</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253926</guid><enclosure length="70275563" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260714-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Our Friend Lindsay</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/13/our-friend-lindsay</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253691</guid><enclosure length="71554826" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260713-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Pseudoscience</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/13/pseudoscience</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253690</guid><enclosure length="70086819" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260713-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:40</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Uninvited</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/13/uninvited</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253689</guid><enclosure length="69279416" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260713-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Cleansing</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/10/the-cleansing</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253379</guid><enclosure length="71932313" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260710-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Devil is in the Details</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/10/the-devil-is-in-the-details-2</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253378</guid><enclosure length="69981962" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260710-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Minute by Minute</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/10/minute-by-minute</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253377</guid><enclosure length="68367155" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260710-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>School Choice</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/09/school-choice</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253180</guid><enclosure length="0" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260709-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Autopsy Report</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/09/autopsy-report</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253179</guid><enclosure length="0" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260709-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Then There Were 5</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/09/then-there-were-5</link><description> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/tim-wise/"&gt;Tim Wise&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:253178</guid><enclosure length="71942799" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260709-1.mp3"/><content:encoded> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/tim-wise/"&gt;Tim Wise&lt;/a&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Guests: Tim Wise</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Guests: Tim Wise</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Guests: Tim Wise</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>AARP in Studio</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/08/aarp-in-studio</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:252953</guid><enclosure length="69426216" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260708-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:12</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>We Want You</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/08/we-want-you</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:252951</guid><enclosure length="70569164" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260708-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:00</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Send In the Troops</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/08/send-in-the-troops</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:252950</guid><enclosure length="70422364" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260708-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:54</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Southern Hospitality</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/07/southern-hospitality</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:252735</guid><enclosure length="68314726" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260707-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:26</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>We Might Need A.I.</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/07/we-might-need-a-i</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:252734</guid><enclosure length="74165780" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260707-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:30</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Secular Firing Squad</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/07/secular-firing-squad</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:252733</guid><enclosure length="70390906" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260707-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:52</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Blacks Unwanted</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/06/blacks-unwanted</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:252421</guid><enclosure length="69604474" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260706-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:20</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>UWM Roar in Studio</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/06/uwm-roar-in-studio</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:252420</guid><enclosure length="69310873" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260706-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:07</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Social Vandalism</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/06/social-vandalism</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:252419</guid><enclosure length="70380421" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260706-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:52</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>For the Ancestors</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/01/for-the-ancestors</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:251620</guid><enclosure length="71229767" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260701-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>What's Favorite Black Activity?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/01/whats-favorite-black-activity</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:251619</guid><enclosure length="71229767" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260701-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Many Rivers to Cross</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/07/01/many-rivers-to-cross</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:251618</guid><enclosure length="75130470" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260701-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Do You Know Math?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/30/do-you-know-math</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:251373</guid><enclosure length="68356669" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260630-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>State of Decay</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/30/state-of-decay</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:251372</guid><enclosure length="73243033" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260630-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Terrible Idea</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/29/terrible-idea</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:251005</guid><enclosure length="69531074" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260629-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Dying Light</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/29/dying-light</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:251004</guid><enclosure length="68765614" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260629-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Change is Coming</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/29/change-is-coming</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:251003</guid><enclosure length="69803704" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260629-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>What's Your Worth</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/26/whats-your-worth</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:250693</guid><enclosure length="71408025" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260626-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>History of Brady Street</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/26/history-of-brady-street</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:250692</guid><enclosure length="74218209" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260626-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Full Circle Moment</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/26/full-circle-moment</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:250691</guid><enclosure length="71156367" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260626-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Proposal</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/25/the-proposal</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:250383</guid><enclosure length="69468160" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260625-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>I Need a Vacation</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/25/i-need-a-vacation</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:250382</guid><enclosure length="69531074" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260625-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Pullout Method</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/25/the-pullout-method</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:250381</guid><enclosure length="71082967" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260625-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Cardio</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/24/cardio</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:250118</guid><enclosure length="68472012" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260624-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:33</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Wolves in Sheep's Clothing</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/24/wolves-in-sheeps-clothing</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:250117</guid><enclosure length="71942799" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260624-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:57</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Truth with Sherwin Hughes</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/24/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:250116</guid><enclosure length="71041024" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260624-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:20</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Straw Poll</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/23/straw-poll</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:249843</guid><enclosure length="70317506" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260623-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:49</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Don't Want No Studs</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/23/dont-want-no-studs</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:249842</guid><enclosure length="69898076" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260623-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:32</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Milwaukee Says Goodbye to Giannis, Bobby</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/23/milwaukee-says-goodbye-to-giannis-bobby</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:249841</guid><enclosure length="74931240" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260623-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>52:02</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>End of the Stick</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/22/end-of-the-stick</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:249539</guid><enclosure length="69761761" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260622-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:26</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Reflecting Pool</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/22/the-reflecting-pool</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:249538</guid><enclosure length="69206016" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260622-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:03</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Not Guilty</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/22/not-guilty</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:249537</guid><enclosure length="69803704" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260622-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:28</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Martha</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/19/martha</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:249061</guid><enclosure length="69573017" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260619-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Happy Juneteenth</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/19/happy-juneteenth</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:249060</guid><enclosure length="70327992" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260619-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Walk Through</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/19/the-walk-through</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:249059</guid><enclosure length="70265077" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260619-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Data Center Meeting</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/18/data-center-meeting</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:248690</guid><enclosure length="68545413" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260618-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Hey Mr. Sherwin</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/18/hey-mr-sherwin</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:248689</guid><enclosure length="69761761" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260618-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Net Loss</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/18/net-loss</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:248688</guid><enclosure length="70537707" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260618-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Kyle Wallace in Studio</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/17/kyle-wallace-in-studio</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:248409</guid><enclosure length="69625446" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260617-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Socialism?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/17/socialism</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:248408</guid><enclosure length="69604474" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260617-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Breakdown</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/17/the-breakdown</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:248406</guid><enclosure length="70810337" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260617-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Ballot</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/16/the-ballot</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:248182</guid><enclosure length="70139248" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260616-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Pull Your Pants Up</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/16/pull-your-pants-up</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:248181</guid><enclosure length="69510103" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260616-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Disrepair</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/16/disrepair</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:248180</guid><enclosure length="71837941" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260616-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>It's Not That Hard</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/15/its-not-that-hard</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247936</guid><enclosure length="69950504" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260615-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Don't Let Them Fool You</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/15/dont-let-them-fool-you</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247935</guid><enclosure length="69730304" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260615-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Not Afraid</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/15/not-afraid</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247934</guid><enclosure length="66479718" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260615-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Truth</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/12/the-truth</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247610</guid><enclosure length="68839014" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260612-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Candidates</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/12/the-candidates</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247609</guid><enclosure length="70348963" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260612-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Freedom or Death</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/12/freedom-or-death</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247608</guid><enclosure length="72204943" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260612-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>City Forward Collective in Studio</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/11/thursday-june-11-2026-hour-3</link><description> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/stephanie-maney-hartlaub/"&gt;Dr. Stephanie Maney - Hartlaub&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247341</guid><enclosure length="69625446" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260611-3.mp3"/><content:encoded> Guests: &lt;a href="https://civicmedia.us/profile/stephanie-maney-hartlaub/"&gt;Dr. Stephanie Maney - Hartlaub&lt;/a&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Guests: Dr. Stephanie Maney - Hartlaub</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Guests: Dr. Stephanie Maney - Hartlaub</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Guests: Dr. Stephanie Maney - Hartlaub</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Let Them Build</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/11/let-them-build</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247340</guid><enclosure length="71041024" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260611-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Circus Came to (Mid) Town</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/11/thursday-june-11-2026-hour-1-2</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247339</guid><enclosure length="70694993" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260611-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Deeper Than Race</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/10/wednesday-june-10-2026-hour-3</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247060</guid><enclosure length="68933386" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260610-3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>The Analysis</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/10/wednesday-june-10-2026-hour-2-2</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247059</guid><enclosure length="69824675" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260610-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Karmelo Anthony: The Real Story</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/10/wednesday-june-10-2026-hour-1-2</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:247058</guid><enclosure length="70611107" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260610-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>I'm Not Crazy</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/09/tuesday-june-9-2026-hour-3</link><description/><dc:creator 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url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260609-2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>Take Responsibility</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/06/09/tuesday-june-9-2026-hour-1-2</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:246796</guid><enclosure length="72236400" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/260609-1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/15/26 Good Bye (For Now) 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/15/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ugocsfrr8dfav7xn0ytcihvk70gnnovq</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the changing economy of the United States and what’s to come.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240861</guid><enclosure length="46776975" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8384823_2026-05-15-153823.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the changing economy of the United States and what’s to come.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the changing economy of the United States and what's to come.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the changing economy of the United States and what's to come.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:43</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the changing economy of the United States and what's to come.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/15/26 Evolving Workforce 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/15/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ldqw1oar7hntouy5aaduf5wcoqj1go0r</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about how Milwaukee’s workforce needs to evolve to keep up with the changing economy.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:29:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240864</guid><enclosure length="46504345" 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11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/15/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-naachd6wbtrrus2vywqrhcvdytsraop7</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the Milwaukee Experience and all the upcoming events in the city of Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:28:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240867</guid><enclosure length="45738885" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8385203_2026-05-15-171403.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the Milwaukee Experience and all the upcoming events in the city of Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the Milwaukee Experience and all the upcoming events in the city of Milwaukee.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the Milwaukee Experience and all the upcoming events in the city of Milwaukee.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:38</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the Milwaukee Experience and all the upcoming events in the city of Milwaukee.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/14/26 I Wrote a Bill 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/14/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-cynvjxfzsvy9evgprm2ld41xlotezqu0</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show breaking down the failed surplus bill that Governor Evers tried to pass, the Chud the Builder situation and the new bill Sherwin wrote.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:08:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240870</guid><enclosure length="46714060" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8382231_2026-05-14-154831.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show breaking down the failed surplus bill that Governor Evers tried to pass, the Chud the Builder situation and the new bill Sherwin wrote.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show breaking down the failed surplus bill that Governor Evers tried to pass, the Chud the Builder situation and the new bill Sherwin wrote.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show breaking down the failed surplus bill that Governor Evers tried to pass, the Chud the Builder situation and the new bill Sherwin wrote.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:39</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show breaking down the failed surplus bill that Governor Evers tried to pass, the Chud the Builder situation and the new bill Sherwin wrote.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/14/26 Dora Drake Interview 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/14/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-iboiuzpq6zfj0x7ti7gmtpcrf2mpvwgc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews Wisconsin state senator Dora Drake about her vote against the surplus bill and continues to talk about Chud the builder and the bill that Sherwin wrote.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:08:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240873</guid><enclosure length="46252687" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8382344_2026-05-14-162344.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews Wisconsin state senator Dora Drake about her vote against the surplus bill and continues to talk about Chud the builder and the bill that Sherwin wrote.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin interviews Wisconsin state senator Dora Drake about her vote against the surplus bill and continues to talk about Chud the builder and the bill that Sherwin wrote.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin interviews Wisconsin state senator Dora Drake about her vote against the surplus bill and continues to talk about Chud the builder and the bill that Sherwin wrote.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin interviews Wisconsin state senator Dora Drake about her vote against the surplus bill and continues to talk about Chud the builder and the bill that Sherwin wrote.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/14/26 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/14/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-hh2ylwtc9slduei6ppskgw066txlc0wc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about how Milwaukee needs to develop and bring more businesses and investment. He describes how a slaughterhouse plan was shut down put in Milwaukee in the past.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:08:53 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240876</guid><enclosure length="46147829" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8382475_2026-05-14-175415.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about how Milwaukee needs to develop and bring more businesses and investment. He describes how a slaughterhouse plan was shut down put in Milwaukee in the past.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about how Milwaukee needs to develop and bring more businesses and investment. He describes how a slaughterhouse plan was shut down put in Milwaukee in the past.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about how Milwaukee needs to develop and bring more businesses and investment. He describes how a slaughterhouse plan was shut down put in Milwaukee in the past.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:04</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about how Milwaukee needs to develop and bring more businesses and investment. He describes how a slaughterhouse plan was shut down put in Milwaukee in the past.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/13/26 Rats in a Cage 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ix1vq5ddggnajmnleq3iwjpgqmkecnho</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking how Donald Trump has changed the U.S. Presidency forever, Wisconsin’s state surplus,&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:16:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240879</guid><enclosure length="47039119" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8379109_2026-05-13-153209.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking how Donald Trump has changed the U.S. Presidency forever, Wisconsin’s state surplus,&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking how Donald Trump has changed the U.S. Presidency forever, Wisconsin's state surplus,</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking how Donald Trump has changed the U.S. Presidency forever, Wisconsin's state surplus,</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking how Donald Trump has changed the U.S. Presidency forever, Wisconsin's state surplus,</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/13/26 The Surplus 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-wohsft5anmw9xofqiywrs3ik91bveflb</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about how Governor Evers’ plan to spend the Wisconsin surplus money is a terrible idea.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:16:30 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240883</guid><enclosure length="47196405" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8379355_2026-05-13-160155.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about how Governor Evers’ plan to spend the Wisconsin surplus money is a terrible idea.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues talking about how Governor Evers' plan to spend the Wisconsin surplus money is a terrible idea.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues talking about how Governor Evers' plan to spend the Wisconsin surplus money is a terrible idea.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:09</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues talking about how Governor Evers' plan to spend the Wisconsin surplus money is a terrible idea.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/13/26  Recession 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-bgbaf7eeymx1phx5klzo2llip4f1ly3y</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin previews the upcoming recession, and the effects will be, he also continues talking about it blocking off Water Street.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:16:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240886</guid><enclosure length="45518684" 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Street.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/12/26 Progress 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-uagcw5ah7670hnnqozchqcmrsi4gkwgz</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the Wisconsin governor’s race and his disappointment in the democratic candidates.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:12:09 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240890</guid><enclosure length="46881832" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8375161_2026-05-12-153801.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the Wisconsin governor’s race and his disappointment in the democratic candidates.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the Wisconsin 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movement.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:52</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the Wisconsin governor's race, his disappointment in the democratic candidates, and the deep roots of racism in America and the Women's Suffrage movement.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/12/26 Damage 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ieh563wq0vpnqek2bsvy9g4d7ecwmkwy</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor’s race Joel Brenan and why Sherwin has never been married.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240896</guid><enclosure length="46336573" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8375493_2026-05-12-162733.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor’s race Joel Brenan and why Sherwin has never been married.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor's race Joel Brenan and why Sherwin has never been married.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor's race Joel Brenan and why Sherwin has never been married.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:16</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor's race Joel Brenan and why Sherwin has never been married.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/11/26 Total Lack of Respect 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/11/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-f6vyketff7te2svianovad3awallmq72</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the negative events that happened around the city this past weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:12:49 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240900</guid><enclosure length="46965719" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8371946_2026-05-11-154046.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the negative events that happened around the city this past weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the negative events that happened around the city this past weekend.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the negative events that happened around the city this past weekend.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:55</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the negative events that happened around the city this past weekend.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/11/26 Black is Beautiful 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/11/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-y4stmmvlwhtq5mxzt7hcwmtnivwhr3h0</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about the how black people are portraited in the media and how we can change that. He also talks about black people and ownership.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:12:46 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240904</guid><enclosure length="46231715" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8372207_2026-05-11-160607.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about the how black people are portraited in the media and how we can change that. He also talks about black people and ownership.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues talking about the how black people are portraited in the media and how we can change that. He also talks about black people and ownership.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues talking about the how black people are portraited in the media and how we can change that. He also talks about black people and ownership.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:09</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues talking about the how black people are portraited in the media and how we can change that. He also talks about black people and ownership.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/11/26 Sold! 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/11/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-390pggg76aayjlmhb4iwlpemxa6ggd8o</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the merger and continues talking about ownership and real estate.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:12:44 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240908</guid><enclosure length="45550141" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8372336_2026-05-11-174636.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the merger and continues talking about ownership and real estate.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the merger and continues talking about ownership and real estate.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the merger and continues talking about ownership and real estate.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:26</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the merger and continues talking about ownership and real estate.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/8/26 They are Failing Us 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-mkbp7curiykhdt9chhmiumy3nwnrxorz</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the failures of local and national government. Sherwin breaks down the failures of local government.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:14:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240911</guid><enclosure length="46032486" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8368683_2026-05-08-153023.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the failures of local and national government. Sherwin breaks down the failures of local government.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the failures of local and national government. Sherwin breaks down the failures of local government.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the failures of local and national government. Sherwin breaks down the failures of local government.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:57</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the failures of local and national government. Sherwin breaks down the failures of local government.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/8/26 Missing Amenity 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-yr3ntsxdrlrbp8tbbzdq60lbd0ym5blc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about the failures of local government and the services the not being provided.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:14:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240914</guid><enclosure length="45665484" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8369218_2026-05-08-161518.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about the failures of local government and the services the not being provided.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues talking about the failures of local government and the services the not being provided.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues talking about the failures of local government and the services the not being provided.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues talking about the failures of local government and the services the not being provided.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/8/26 The Merger 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-wu3hcxab4olbdvcr7znp4b0ygv4rxuxo</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about his problem with the upcoming merger for The Truth.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:14:53 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240916</guid><enclosure length="45529169" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8369393_2026-05-08-172133.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about his problem with the upcoming merger for The Truth.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the hour talking about his problem with the upcoming merger for The Truth.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the hour talking about his problem with the upcoming merger for The Truth.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:25</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the hour talking about his problem with the upcoming merger for The Truth.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/7/26 In Disbelief 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/07/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-b082gpeo0rsr6exnrx236vtc1x3ic4is</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show reflecting on visiting The Center for Black Excellence and Culture on its opening night.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:13:45 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240919</guid><enclosure length="47437578" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8363674_2026-05-07-153914.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show reflecting on visiting The Center for Black Excellence and Culture on its opening night.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show reflecting on visiting The Center for Black Excellence and Culture on its opening night.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show reflecting on visiting The Center for Black Excellence and Culture on its opening night.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:24</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show reflecting on visiting The Center for Black Excellence and Culture on its opening night.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/6/26 The End is Nigh 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/07/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-hztxiadmbogptm4nfmwkkyjsopue4vei</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about The Truth merger and the upcoming AI takeover.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:13:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240921</guid><enclosure length="45906657" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8364047_2026-05-07-160747.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about The Truth merger and the upcoming AI takeover.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about The Truth merger and the upcoming AI takeover.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about The Truth merger and the upcoming AI takeover.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:49</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about The Truth merger and the upcoming AI takeover.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/7/26 Claire Koenig in Studio 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/07/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-njzxkemr4dwgrlxhqq5rqlt6vyoxdt8x</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews Claire Koenig the VP of Communications for Visit Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:13:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240924</guid><enclosure length="45329940" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8364413_2026-05-07-171113.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews Claire Koenig the VP of Communications for Visit Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin interviews Claire Koenig the VP of Communications for Visit Milwaukee.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin interviews Claire Koenig the VP of Communications for Visit Milwaukee.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:12</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin interviews Claire Koenig the VP of Communications for Visit Milwaukee.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/6/26 Evil Genius 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-f8g1p2kpzioolmiqtjnqid0d8gzxbrwn</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the evolution of racism in America and how Project 2025 dismantling civil rights of black people.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240927</guid><enclosure length="46965719" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8360860_2026-05-06-155800.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the evolution of racism in America and how Project 2025 dismantling civil rights of black people.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the evolution of racism in America and how Project 2025 dismantling civil rights of black people.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the evolution of racism in America and how Project 2025 dismantling civil rights of black people.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:55</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the evolution of racism in America and how Project 2025 dismantling civil rights of black people.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/6/26 Discipline is Needed 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-anjoabwdyl5hukiskffwwd9vtckail0x</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about what businesses have to do if they are targeting the black community and how black businesses and patrons have to pay more.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240929</guid><enclosure length="46147829" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8361009_2026-05-06-161409.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about what businesses have to do if they are targeting the black community and how black businesses and patrons have to pay more.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about what businesses have to do if they are targeting the black community and how black businesses and patrons have to pay more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about what businesses have to do if they are targeting the black community and how black businesses and patrons have to pay more.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:04</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about what businesses have to do if they are targeting the black community and how black businesses and patrons have to pay more.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/06/26 Sinister Plans 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-mzkjmlmcbormfmsxxk75pwpiqvvcxjap</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin begins to breakdown Project 2025 and the man who helped construct it.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:07:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240931</guid><enclosure length="45455769" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8361115_2026-05-06-161615.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin begins to breakdown Project 2025 and the man who helped construct it.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin begins to breakdown Project 2025 and the man who helped construct it.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin begins to breakdown Project 2025 and the man who helped construct it.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:21</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin begins to breakdown Project 2025 and the man who helped construct it.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/5/26 Carrot or Stick 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-kc694lzyrrshbjzw3w9nrv2n3udp7pdx</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the carrot or stick method and the recent closing of a local Walgreens because of safety concerns.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:23:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240934</guid><enclosure length="46053457" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8358692_2026-05-05-154132.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the carrot or stick method and the recent closing of a local Walgreens because of safety concerns.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the carrot or stick method and the recent closing of a local Walgreens because of safety concerns.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the carrot or stick method and the recent closing of a local Walgreens because of safety concerns.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:58</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the carrot or stick method and the recent closing of a local Walgreens because of safety concerns.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/5/26 The Grass Isn't Always Greener 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-rhvb1vzxjbisjkn0awwlhdf9ac9rkkx4</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about his disappointment in the democratic candidates for the governor’s race and the lack of black teachers in schools.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:23:50 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240937</guid><enclosure length="46231715" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8358839_2026-05-05-161539.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about his disappointment in the democratic candidates for the governor’s race and the lack of black teachers in schools.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about his disappointment in the democratic candidates for the governor's race and the lack of black teachers in schools.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about his disappointment in the democratic candidates for the governor's race and the lack of black teachers in schools.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:09</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about his disappointment in the democratic candidates for the governor's race and the lack of black teachers in schools.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/5/26 Colleston Morgan Jr. In Studio 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-9fsacwsolqgvm6mc9m7rhbhfkdrh9rt3</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interview Colleston Morgan Jr and Jay- Artis Wright about Freedom to Choose Schools and their mission.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:23:49 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240939</guid><enclosure length="45675970" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8358983_2026-05-05-171423.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interview Colleston Morgan Jr and Jay- Artis Wright about Freedom to Choose Schools and their mission.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin interview Colleston Morgan Jr and Jay- Artis Wright about Freedom to Choose Schools and their mission.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin interview Colleston Morgan Jr and Jay- Artis Wright about Freedom to Choose Schools and their mission.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin interview Colleston Morgan Jr and Jay- Artis Wright about Freedom to Choose Schools and their mission.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/4/26 No Kids Allowed 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-zyw04k2aj3k7kkktrwsspqu4o8nxl9ld</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the Michael Jackson biopic and what you thought of the film. He also discusses if children should be allowed in theaters if the movie is not a movie for children.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:08:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240940</guid><enclosure length="46598717" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8355938_2026-05-04-150038.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the Michael Jackson biopic and what you thought of the film. He also discusses if children should be allowed in theaters if the movie is not a movie for children.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the Michael Jackson biopic and what you thought of the film. He also discusses if children should be allowed in theaters if the movie is not a movie for children.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the Michael Jackson biopic and what you thought of the film. He also discusses if children should be allowed in theaters if the movie is not a movie for children.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:32</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the Michael Jackson biopic and what you thought of the film. He also discusses if children should be allowed in theaters if the movie is not a movie for children.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/4/26 Rev. Dr. Alex Gee on the Line 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-yuhp8bpiao7hkofwgt8hbesjl1zqzt3r</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interview Rev. Dr, Alex Gee about the opening of a black center in Madison.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:07:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240943</guid><enclosure length="45749370" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8356330_2026-05-04-160930.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interview Rev. Dr, Alex Gee about the opening of a black center in Madison.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin interview Rev. Dr, Alex Gee about the opening of a black center in Madison.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin interview Rev. Dr, Alex Gee about the opening of a black center in Madison.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:39</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin interview Rev. Dr, Alex Gee about the opening of a black center in Madison.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/4/26 Craig Karmazin in Studio 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-zpecr7x6a2eqmmrp1tjgbfplnqb8jilg</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews Craig Karmazin about the upcoming changes for The Truth.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:07:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240947</guid><enclosure length="45350912" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8356446_2026-05-04-161346.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews Craig Karmazin about the upcoming changes for The Truth.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin interviews Craig Karmazin about the upcoming changes for The Truth.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin interviews Craig Karmazin about the upcoming changes for The Truth.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:14</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin interviews Craig Karmazin about the upcoming changes for The Truth.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/1/26 A New Chapter for The Truth 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/01/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-4yl4olfupxo93i0dwsdvquc0byipfadf</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the new change for The Truth.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:09:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240950</guid><enclosure length="46084915" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8352745_2026-05-01-154045.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the new change for The Truth.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the new change for The Truth.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the new change for The Truth.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:00</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the new change for The Truth.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/1/26 Food Trucks &amp; Gas 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/01/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-xxq0jkb9fwhxv7lwytgeqeo85gruvccv</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about rising gas prices, electric vehicles, and the new food truck ordinance in downtown Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:09:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240953</guid><enclosure length="45560627" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8353234_2026-05-01-163334.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about rising gas prices, electric vehicles, and the new food truck ordinance in downtown Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about rising gas prices, electric vehicles, and the new food truck ordinance in downtown Milwaukee.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about rising gas prices, electric vehicles, and the new food truck ordinance in downtown Milwaukee.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:27</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about rising gas prices, electric vehicles, and the new food truck ordinance in downtown Milwaukee.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>5/1/26 The Milwaukee Experience 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/05/01/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-yeyco5ichbxr30xfflwiyxmbtedfvjm4</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews singer Clarissa about her upcoming performance at Shakers Lounge and he gives away the Gruber $5,000 giveaway.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:09:23 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240956</guid><enclosure length="45613056" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8353290_2026-05-01-175630.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews singer Clarissa about her upcoming performance at Shakers Lounge and he gives away the Gruber $5,000 giveaway.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin interviews singer Clarissa about her upcoming performance at Shakers Lounge and he gives away the Gruber $5,000 giveaway.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin interviews singer Clarissa about her upcoming performance at Shakers Lounge and he gives away the Gruber $5,000 giveaway.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:31</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin interviews singer Clarissa about her upcoming performance at Shakers Lounge and he gives away the Gruber $5,000 giveaway.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/30/26 Build The Wall 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/30/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-2p87pyovpsgvi7wovc0n6jl4uahpok9j</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens up the show talking about the differences in culture, how downtown Milwaukee’s entertainment districts need to be gated, and the Jim Crow era for black shoppers.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:11:43 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240960</guid><enclosure length="45896171" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8350574_2026-04-30-153214.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens up the show talking about the differences in culture, how downtown Milwaukee’s entertainment districts need to be gated, and the Jim Crow era for black shoppers.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens up the show talking about the differences in culture, how downtown Milwaukee's entertainment districts need to be gated, and the Jim Crow era for black shoppers.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens up the show talking about the differences in culture, how downtown Milwaukee's entertainment districts need to be gated, and the Jim Crow era for black shoppers.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:48</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens up the show talking about the differences in culture, how downtown Milwaukee's entertainment districts need to be gated, and the Jim Crow era for black shoppers.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/30/26 It's Alive and Well 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/30/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-cay96kucccxf2em87a0zooqsp2fuj2y4</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses what modern racism looks like and how its alive and well until this day. He also talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling that changes the voting districts across America.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:11:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240962</guid><enclosure length="46053457" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8350721_2026-04-30-163721.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses what modern racism looks like and how its alive and well until this day. He also talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling that changes the voting districts across America.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin discusses what modern racism looks like and how its alive and well until this day. He also talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling that changes the voting districts across America.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin discusses what modern racism looks like and how its alive and well until this day. He also talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling that changes the voting districts across America.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:58</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin discusses what modern racism looks like and how its alive and well until this day. He also talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling that changes the voting districts across America.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/30/26 Gutted 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/30/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-usdoaqejhhqpoyomr0mojy77ulytldje</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about the Voting Rights Act and the new Supreme Court ruling that help gut it.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:11:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240965</guid><enclosure length="45592084" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8350836_2026-04-30-171336.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about the Voting Rights Act and the new Supreme Court ruling that help gut it.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the hour talking about the Voting Rights Act and the new Supreme Court ruling that help gut it.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the hour talking about the Voting Rights Act and the new Supreme Court ruling that help gut it.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:29</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the hour talking about the Voting Rights Act and the new Supreme Court ruling that help gut it.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/29/26 Q&amp;A 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/29/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-kjupxqoe12rikcytc7roqazxl6zxh8qj</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show with a Q&amp;amp;A so the listeners can as questions.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:13:46 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240968</guid><enclosure length="47647293" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8346105_2026-04-29-155805.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show with a Q&amp;amp;A so the listeners can as questions.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show with a Q&amp;A so the listeners can as questions.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show with a Q&amp;A so the listeners can as questions.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:37</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show with a Q&amp;A so the listeners can as questions.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/29/26 Buying Habits 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/29/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ynkjaddhviifzbrrcym7c51kckovwvdy</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses the buying habits of black people in America and how companies’ market to black people.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:13:44 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240969</guid><enclosure length="45833256" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8346478_2026-04-29-162118.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses the buying habits of black people in America and how companies’ market to black people.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin discusses the buying habits of black people in America and how companies' market to black people.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin discusses the buying habits of black people in America and how companies' market to black people.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:44</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin discusses the buying habits of black people in America and how companies' market to black people.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/29/26 Black Buying Power 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/29/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-k0vjmnm6cr2pknukjlohintajy2kma3d</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about black peoples buying habit and how companies target them. He also reflects on how the 1990’s were the best time to be alive.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:13:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240971</guid><enclosure length="45036339" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8347556_2026-04-29-172456.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about black peoples buying habit and how companies target them. He also reflects on how the 1990’s were the best time to be alive.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues talking about black peoples buying habit and how companies target them. He also reflects on how the 1990's were the best time to be alive.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues talking about black peoples buying habit and how companies target them. He also reflects on how the 1990's were the best time to be alive.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:54</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues talking about black peoples buying habit and how companies target them. He also reflects on how the 1990's were the best time to be alive.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/28/26 Make America Grift Again 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/28/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-gbr3gxdmwo6qldx2mi64bcesdyttu2x7</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about how he has found the photo that proves the WHCD shooting was stage, the Milwaukee teen takeovers&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:14:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240974</guid><enclosure length="46462402" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8339983_2026-04-28-154823.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about how he has found the photo that proves the WHCD shooting was stage, the Milwaukee teen takeovers&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about how he has found the photo that proves the WHCD shooting was stage, the Milwaukee teen takeovers</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about how he has found the photo that proves the WHCD shooting was stage, the Milwaukee teen takeovers</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:24</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about how he has found the photo that proves the WHCD shooting was stage, the Milwaukee teen takeovers</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/28/26 Fool's Gold 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/28/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-x5jp46telhmk8wen5ik16oxlwwahsap2</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin shows his proof that the WHCD shooting was staged and shows the stupidity of the MAGA movement.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:14:39 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240976</guid><enclosure length="46357544" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8341174_2026-04-28-164314.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin shows his proof that the WHCD shooting was staged and shows the stupidity of the MAGA movement.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin shows his proof that the WHCD shooting was staged and shows the stupidity of the MAGA movement.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin shows his proof that the WHCD shooting was staged and shows the stupidity of the MAGA movement.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:17</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin shows his proof that the WHCD shooting was staged and shows the stupidity of the MAGA movement.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/28/26 The Grift 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/28/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-7azdaxpwlmcybtmrz3w8upo8vvg8fend</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about how Trump continues to make money off of the Presidency and how Trump can get a third term.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:14:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240979</guid><enclosure length="45927628" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8341204_2026-04-28-163604.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about how Trump continues to make money off of the Presidency and how Trump can get a third term.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about how Trump continues to make money off of the Presidency and how Trump can get a third term.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about how Trump continues to make money off of the Presidency and how Trump can get a third term.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:50</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about how Trump continues to make money off of the Presidency and how Trump can get a third term.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/24/26 #Flaseflag 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-pydwpmnagm17lsbqgruvi08xopdm9m9a</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the White House Correspondence Dinner and the events that happened that night.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:21:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240981</guid><enclosure length="46221230" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8337241_2026-04-27-151641.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the White House Correspondence Dinner and the events that happened that night.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the White House Correspondence Dinner and the events that happened that night.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the White House Correspondence Dinner and the events that happened that night.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:09</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the White House Correspondence Dinner and the events that happened that night.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/27/26 WHCD Shooter 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-2wm8vunc5mdkgm4gebagk27e6hnlimzb</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the WHCD shooter and the events that happened that night.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:21:57 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240982</guid><enclosure length="45654999" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8337372_2026-04-27-160012.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the WHCD shooter and the events that happened that night.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the WHCD shooter and the events that happened that night.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the WHCD shooter and the events that happened that night.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:33</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the WHCD shooter and the events that happened that night.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/24/26 Revelations 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-cxrairnzkkbcd0ccdfiahr27yovawekl</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to the things that don’t add up about the WHCD attempted shooting.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:21:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240984</guid><enclosure length="45969571" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8337460_2026-04-27-160400.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to the things that don’t add up about the WHCD attempted shooting.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to the things that don't add up about the WHCD attempted shooting.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to the things that don't add up about the WHCD attempted shooting.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:53</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to the things that don't add up about the WHCD attempted shooting.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/24/26 The Explanation 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/24/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-eziuxikehp7stm30gcnaaem9nqio1yvi</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the talking about his love for Trader Joe’s, crime and poverty.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:13:16 +0000</pubDate><guid 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10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/24/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-mbgowbstamacsouledlvs6mxgrodlacr</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin is all over the place this hour he talks about steakhouses, women, and life.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:13:13 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240991</guid><enclosure length="46105886" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8333215_2026-04-24-160415.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin is all over the place this hour he talks about steakhouses, women, and life.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin is all over the place this hour he talks about steakhouses, women, and life.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin is all over the place this hour he talks about steakhouses, women, and life.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:01</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin is all over the place this hour he talks about steakhouses, women, and life.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/24/26 The Milwaukee Experience 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/24/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-dzodl8zbeveefpa0mhpfovd4b8bs8nbb</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin starts off the hour with Milwaukee Experience discussing all the activities happening around the city.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:13:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240993</guid><enclosure length="45445283" type="audio/mpeg" 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9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-etdsozurks9vwfqzdztx8xrtd2cixwd1</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the recent car fire that happened in front of his house.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:16:12 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240996</guid><enclosure length="46829404" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8330749_2026-04-23-161549.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the recent car fire that happened in front of his house.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the recent car fire that happened in front of his house.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the recent car fire that happened in front of his house.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:46</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the recent car fire that happened in front of his house.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/23/26 MPS Superintendent in Studio</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-jswuhk12uzgeup8ef0va30c9ehxuv0od</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius about the state of MPS.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:16:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240999</guid><enclosure length="45707427" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8330751_2026-04-23-162351.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius about the state of MPS.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin interviews MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius about the state of MPS.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin interviews MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius about the state of MPS.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:36</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin interviews MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius about the state of MPS.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/23/26 We Got Questions 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-akmu0y0xsllikh91ja0nfzl0prl8w5ta</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin takes a bunch of listeners’ calls about MPS and their opinions of the MPS Superintendent.  He also interviews Craig Berry and Cynthia Wilson from Mr. B’s Lounge.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:16:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241001</guid><enclosure length="46378516" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8330879_2026-04-23-174719.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin takes a bunch of listeners’ calls about MPS and their opinions of the MPS Superintendent.  He also interviews Craig Berry and Cynthia Wilson from Mr. B’s Lounge.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin takes a bunch of listeners' calls about MPS and their opinions of the MPS Superintendent.  He also interviews Craig Berry and Cynthia Wilson from Mr. B's Lounge.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin takes a bunch of listeners' calls about MPS and their opinions of the MPS Superintendent.  He also interviews Craig Berry and Cynthia Wilson from Mr. B's Lounge.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:18</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin takes a bunch of listeners' calls about MPS and their opinions of the MPS Superintendent.  He also interviews Craig Berry and Cynthia Wilson from Mr. B's Lounge.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/22/26 Throwing Hands 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/22/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-kxv1s9xbe7gqjqwkv1g0tjyjsu5wsj9k</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin starts the show analyzing the start of modern society and the effect it’s having on the youth.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:11:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241004</guid><enclosure length="46672117" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8327854_2026-04-22-153654.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin starts the show analyzing the start of modern society and the effect it’s having on the youth.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin starts the show analyzing the start of modern society and the effect it's having on the youth.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin starts the show analyzing the start of modern society and the effect it's having on the youth.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:37</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin starts the show analyzing the start of modern society and the effect it's having on the youth.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/22/26 The Symptom 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/22/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-jzkhtdftqby8zwisdsfbdhgcsdsj235m</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to breakdown the state of current society, the lack of respect, and what are the symptoms of why we are where we are today.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:11:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241006</guid><enclosure length="45581598" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8328014_2026-04-22-163514.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to breakdown the state of current society, the lack of respect, and what are the symptoms of why we are where we are today.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to breakdown the state of current society, the lack of respect, and what are the symptoms of why we are where we are today.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to breakdown the state of current society, the lack of respect, and what are the symptoms of why we are where we are today.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:29</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to breakdown the state of current society, the lack of respect, and what are the symptoms of why we are where we are today.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/22/26 Tattoos 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/22/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-r6zbeynznvu40yngmxfcp8kxi66fgb2w</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour taking about people and their tattoos and why he doesn’t have one.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:10:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241009</guid><enclosure length="46577745" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8328184_2026-04-22-165624.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour taking about people and their tattoos and why he doesn’t have one.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the hour taking about people and their tattoos and why he doesn't have one.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the hour taking about people and their tattoos and why he doesn't have one.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:30</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the hour taking about people and their tattoos and why he doesn't have one.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/21/26 Guns and Juneteenth 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/21/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-weq58nm3ssuj4y08sj8tmmrtsfbfnmrh</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the about the Juneteenth Shoot Night at a local gun range. He also discusses his displeasure with the gun range holding this event on Juneteenth. He also goes over gun statistics that effect the black community.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:44:05 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241010</guid><enclosure length="47458549" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8319733_2026-04-21-151733.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the about the Juneteenth Shoot Night at a local gun range. He also discusses his displeasure with the gun range holding this event on Juneteenth. He also goes over gun statistics that effect the black community.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the about the Juneteenth Shoot Night at a local gun range. He also discusses his displeasure with the gun range holding this event on Juneteenth. He also goes over gun statistics that effect the black community.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the about the Juneteenth Shoot Night at a local gun range. He also discusses his displeasure with the gun range holding this event on Juneteenth. He also goes over gun statistics that effect the black community.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:26</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the about the Juneteenth Shoot Night at a local gun range. He also discusses his displeasure with the gun range holding this event on Juneteenth. He also goes over gun statistics that effect the black community.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/21/26 Guns Aren't Toys 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/21/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-gh1itfejg4na4booutmaa1tjuf8ioysc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about firearm ownership and the effects of firearms on the black community.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:44:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241014</guid><enclosure length="46252687" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8320673_2026-04-21-165713.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about firearm ownership and the effects of firearms on the black community.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about firearm ownership and the effects of firearms on the black community.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about firearm ownership and the effects of firearms on the black community.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about firearm ownership and the effects of firearms on the black community.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/21/26 Is It Us? 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/21/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-vbpxim39exytza1u0eyjusf1v8ztrf0i</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the Juneteenth Shoot Night at a local gun range. Sherwin continues to talk about how offensive it is to him. He also continues to breakdown black incarceration rates in Wisconsin.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:43:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241016</guid><enclosure length="46630174" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8321224_2026-04-21-162124.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the Juneteenth Shoot Night at a local gun range. Sherwin continues to talk about how offensive it is to him. He also continues to breakdown black incarceration rates in Wisconsin.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the Juneteenth Shoot Night at a local gun range. Sherwin continues to talk about how offensive it is to him. He also continues to breakdown black incarceration rates in Wisconsin.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the Juneteenth Shoot Night at a local gun range. Sherwin continues to talk about how offensive it is to him. He also continues to breakdown black incarceration rates in Wisconsin.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the Juneteenth Shoot Night at a local gun range. Sherwin continues to talk about how offensive it is to him. He also continues to breakdown black incarceration rates in Wisconsin.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4-20-26 Was Mike Epps Right? 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-dsvebmuyantfaihsftldtmxld3ulppy9</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses if Mike Epps was right in calling Milwaukee and dusty city.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:23:18 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241018</guid><enclosure length="47919923" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8294296_2026-04-20-150636.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses if Mike Epps was right in calling Milwaukee and dusty city.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin discusses if Mike Epps was right in calling Milwaukee and dusty city.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin discusses if Mike Epps was right in calling Milwaukee and dusty city.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:54</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin discusses if Mike Epps was right in calling Milwaukee and dusty city.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/20/26 Is Milwaukee Dusty? 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-3otewlcxapjfjqg53d0ek1bvclsnyzks</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour taking listener calls discussing if Milwaukee is a dusty city or not.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:23:16 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241020</guid><enclosure length="46200258" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8295466_2026-04-20-161306.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour taking listener calls discussing if Milwaukee is a dusty city or not.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the hour taking listener calls discussing if Milwaukee is a dusty city or not.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the hour taking listener calls discussing if Milwaukee is a dusty city or not.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:07</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the hour taking listener calls discussing if Milwaukee is a dusty city or not.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/20/26 OnlyFans Culture 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-vczttjglmzi4zpboiz036n8lwonf2qxb</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to discuss if Milwaukee is a dusty city. He also talks about the modern culture of the youth.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:23:07 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241022</guid><enclosure length="43893391" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8296526_2026-04-20-165326.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to discuss if Milwaukee is a dusty city. He also talks about the modern culture of the youth.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to discuss if Milwaukee is a dusty city. He also talks about the modern culture of the youth.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to discuss if Milwaukee is a dusty city. He also talks about the modern culture of the youth.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>45:43</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to discuss if Milwaukee is a dusty city. He also talks about the modern culture of the youth.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/17/26 Fool Me Once 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/17/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-oaam0e2lbeyimb1cxn1yqvaj1p4yydht</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the showing talking about a racist local car dealership and recent actions.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:30:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241026</guid><enclosure length="45843742" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8278279_2026-04-17-160319.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the showing talking about a racist local car dealership and recent actions.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the 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listener calls.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/17/26 Listeners vs Sherwin 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/17/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-sfpxmf15kxb1v7vjwvv92u5qalo5vnjp</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about the racist car dealership and takes a wide range of interesting listener calls.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:28:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241031</guid><enclosure length="45602570" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8278429_2026-04-17-165029.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about the racist car dealership and takes a wide range of interesting listener calls.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues talking about the racist car dealership and takes a wide range of interesting listener calls.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues talking about the racist car dealership and takes a wide range of interesting listener calls.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:30</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues talking about the racist car dealership and takes a wide range of interesting listener calls.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/16/26 The Damage Report 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/16/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-roylxn0knzfodv1ztweno2vsf4phhdgn</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the recent flooding that happened around the Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:08:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241032</guid><enclosure length="46451916" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8275596_2026-04-16-165436.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the recent flooding that happened around the Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the recent flooding that happened around the Milwaukee.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the recent flooding that happened around the Milwaukee.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:23</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the recent flooding that happened around the Milwaukee.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/16/26 Cough Twice 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/16/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-aoek3rozdo5qrrtsgzr1ms3erpltfnob</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about his recent doctor’s visit. Then talks about what the Trump regime is doing the effect government workers.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:08:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241035</guid><enclosure length="45665484" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8275641_2026-04-16-160641.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about his recent doctor’s visit. Then talks about what the Trump regime is doing the effect government workers.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the hour talking about his recent doctor's visit. Then talks about what the Trump regime is doing the effect government workers.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the hour talking about his recent doctor's visit. Then talks about what the Trump regime is doing the effect government workers.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:33</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the hour talking about his recent doctor's visit. Then talks about what the Trump regime is doing the effect government workers.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/16/26 We All Died 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/16/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-a30nkixdrxhheem5cydjeek3j4s7rfde</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about how the Trump regime is targeting black government works and takes listener calls talking about a wide range of topics.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:08:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241038</guid><enclosure length="46231715" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8275780_2026-04-16-163020.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about how the Trump regime is targeting black government works and takes listener calls talking about a wide range of topics.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues talking about how the Trump regime is targeting black government works and takes listener calls talking about a wide range of topics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues talking about how the Trump regime is targeting black government works and takes listener calls talking about a wide range of topics.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:09</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues talking about how the Trump regime is targeting black government works and takes listener calls talking about a wide range of topics.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/14/26 414 Day 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/14/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ga8ztpulgnscvbrwv6xacmyxsdpbehcg</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about affordable housing being built around Milwaukee and the events happening all around the city for 414 Day.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:21:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241041</guid><enclosure length="45801799" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8255428_2026-04-14-153428.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about affordable housing being built around Milwaukee and the events happening all around the city for 414 Day.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about affordable housing being built around Milwaukee and the events happening all around the city for 414 Day.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about affordable housing being built around Milwaukee and the events happening all around the city for 414 Day.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:42</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about affordable housing being built around Milwaukee and the events happening all around the city for 414 Day.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/14/26 Affordable Housing 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/14/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-tgocta2id3jpxbmzks5bxskldbwd2wly</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the upcoming affordable housing units being built in Oak Creek.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:21:51 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241046</guid><enclosure length="47364177" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8255613_2026-04-14-162313.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the upcoming affordable housing units being built in Oak Creek.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the upcoming affordable housing units being built in Oak Creek.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the upcoming affordable housing units being built in Oak Creek.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:20</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the upcoming affordable housing units being built in Oak Creek.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/14/26 The Bridge Program 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/14/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-osiyeaaasp1udwzvti5krnqawbayagjn</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the Bridge Program and the potential negative side effects from it.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:21:49 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241049</guid><enclosure length="45571112" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8256160_2026-04-14-163700.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the Bridge Program and the potential negative side effects from it.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the Bridge Program and the potential negative side effects from it.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the Bridge Program and the potential negative side effects from it.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:28</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the Bridge Program and the potential negative side effects from it.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/13/26 Politics are Tricky 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-0donokxzqgccxwokkfcgky3k12soqco7</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the important upcoming elections, the Eric Swalwell situation, and Kamala Harris potential run for president again.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:16:47 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241050</guid><enclosure length="45927628" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8227779_2026-04-13-154119.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the important upcoming elections, the Eric Swalwell situation, and Kamala Harris potential run for president again.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the important upcoming elections, the Eric Swalwell situation, and Kamala Harris potential run for president again.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the important upcoming elections, the Eric Swalwell situation, and Kamala Harris potential run for president again.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:50</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the important upcoming elections, the Eric Swalwell situation, and Kamala Harris potential run for president again.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/13/26 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ydlgfvbu1ylnxah3sbfakoufq8r3dpwk</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about upcoming elections, Kamala Harris, and the importance of the next democrat who’s running for president to be a fighter.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:16:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241053</guid><enclosure length="45665484" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8228556_2026-04-13-164956.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about upcoming elections, Kamala Harris, and the importance of the next democrat who’s running for president to be a fighter.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues talking about upcoming elections, Kamala Harris, and the importance of the next democrat who's running for president to be a fighter.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues talking about upcoming elections, Kamala Harris, and the importance of the next democrat who's running for president to be a fighter.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:33</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues talking about upcoming elections, Kamala Harris, and the importance of the next democrat who's running for president to be a fighter.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/13/26 Rigged Game 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-jiw3bh6qm4pxdrvdnrmx0nnttvoa0dpz</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about how the education system is rigged against black youth resulting in low test scores.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:16:05 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241056</guid><enclosure length="46001029" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8228703_2026-04-13-163103.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about how the education system is rigged against black youth resulting in low test scores.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about how the education system is rigged against black youth resulting in low test scores.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about how the education system is rigged against black youth resulting in low test scores.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:55</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about how the education system is rigged against black youth resulting in low test scores.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/10/26 Abracadabra 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-txsajyh6tghdxhjxpkxtpqgqb0dsnryl</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about black women in the workplace and the 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off.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:40</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about black women in the workplace and the backlash after the George Floyd effect wore off.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/10/26 I'm Seeing a Pattern 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-go9b09rvpk46dzv93rgsomk0efx7yxud</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about the Melenia Trump &amp;amp; Epstein story, the decreasing number of black women in the workplace&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:14:39 +0000</pubDate><guid 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the workplace</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/10/26 The Milwaukee Experience 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-2ljpwxbjszxbqnf7xzot3bbfidmd1owf</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interview Shake the owner of Clicks about his new show with Adidas, gives the history of public housing and black women in the workplace.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:14:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241065</guid><enclosure length="47028633" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8166275_2026-04-10-170115.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interview Shake the owner of Clicks about his new show with Adidas, gives the history of public housing and black women in the workplace.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin interview Shake the owner of Clicks about his new show with Adidas, gives the history of public housing and black women in the workplace.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin interview Shake the owner of Clicks about his new show with Adidas, gives the history of public housing and black women in the workplace.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin interview Shake the owner of Clicks about his new show with Adidas, gives the history of public housing and black women in the workplace.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/9/26 Do Black Lives Matter?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-cac0jn5chzqewkwjmrxtfu5psbcoiosc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the growing food deserts in Milwaukee and if Black Lives truly matter.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:09:45 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241068</guid><enclosure length="45571112" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8125694_2026-04-09-150334.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the growing food deserts in Milwaukee and if Black Lives truly matter.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the growing food deserts in Milwaukee and if Black Lives truly matter.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the growing food deserts in Milwaukee and if Black Lives truly matter.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:28</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the growing food deserts in Milwaukee and if Black Lives truly matter.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/9/26 Where Do We from Here? 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-7tk5ymd0rxqzmeoh7rmjslcmonfpxnd3</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues discussing if Black Lives truly matter, the painted over mural of local victims to police violence, and our current political landscape.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:08:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241071</guid><enclosure length="47039119" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8128662_2026-04-09-164102.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues discussing if Black Lives truly matter, the painted over mural of local victims to police violence, and our current political landscape.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues discussing if Black Lives truly matter, the painted over mural of local victims to police violence, and our current political landscape.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues discussing if Black Lives truly matter, the painted over mural of local victims to police violence, and our current political landscape.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues discussing if Black Lives truly matter, the painted over mural of local victims to police violence, and our current political landscape.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/9/26 Neighborhoods of Milwaukee 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-zny38hqosliqicogg0mfqqu9rvqpfxmc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the worse neighborhoods in Milwaukee and why they are doing so poorly.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:08:50 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241074</guid><enclosure length="46997176" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8130034_2026-04-09-171034.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the worse neighborhoods in Milwaukee and why they are doing so poorly.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the worse neighborhoods in Milwaukee and why they are doing so poorly.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the worse neighborhoods in Milwaukee and why they are doing so poorly.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:57</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the worse neighborhoods in Milwaukee and why they are doing so poorly.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/8/26 The Results Are In 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-tarrs7yvq5vxrt8omumtzfhkp18pfvos</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses the results of the Supreme Court race and Wisconsin voters shift left.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241077</guid><enclosure length="46284144" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8085073_2026-04-08-154313.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses the results of the Supreme Court race and Wisconsin voters shift left.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin discusses the results of the Supreme Court race and Wisconsin voters shift left.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin discusses the results of the Supreme Court race and Wisconsin voters shift left.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:12</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin discusses the results of the Supreme Court race and Wisconsin voters shift left.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/8/26 Analyze That 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-schkgoxjbqmp0glislq1jrbnlpkugd6e</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to breakdown the election results of yesterday’s Supreme Court race.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:18:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241080</guid><enclosure length="45791313" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8085678_2026-04-08-165318.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to breakdown the election results of yesterday’s Supreme Court race.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to breakdown the election results of yesterday's Supreme Court race.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to breakdown the election results of yesterday's Supreme Court race.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:42</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to breakdown the election results of yesterday's Supreme Court race.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/8/26 I Live in the World of Disagreement 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-2neurcuy62q8w3owp9mccn75x8zb7lx4</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues breaking down the election results and the world we are living in.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:18:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241083</guid><enclosure length="46525317" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8086313_2026-04-08-173813.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues breaking down the election results and the world we are living in.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues breaking down the election results and the world we are living in.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues breaking down the election results and the world we are living in.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:27</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues breaking down the election results and the world we are living in.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/7/26 Election Day 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/07/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-e9pqvcakaukgbjvb6reqykvurprwgvmh</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about election day and his experience this morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:15:06 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241086</guid><enclosure length="47972352" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8081518_2026-04-07-155718.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about election day and his experience this morning.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about election day and his experience this morning.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about election day and his experience this morning.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:58</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about election day and his experience this morning.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/7/26 It Shouldn't be this Hard 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/07/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-hhi3jb3xgt4lvf7pvioa1c26nf5frrv8</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks to his listeners about their problems on this voting day.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:15:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241089</guid><enclosure length="45675970" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8081705_2026-04-07-163505.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks to his listeners about their problems on this voting day.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks to his listeners about their problems on this voting day.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks to his listeners about their problems on this voting day.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks to his listeners about their problems on this voting day.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/7/26 What's Going On? 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/07/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-6jy7ojcelexeexalcps4xndfvm2jg1wa</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about voting day and peoples’ problem casting their vote and Trump’s new threats against Iran.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:15:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241092</guid><enclosure length="45654999" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8081813_2026-04-07-162813.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about voting day and peoples’ problem casting their vote and Trump’s new threats against Iran.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about voting day and peoples' problem casting their vote and Trump's new threats against Iran.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about voting day and peoples' problem casting their vote and Trump's new threats against Iran.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:33</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about voting day and peoples' problem casting their vote and Trump's new threats against Iran.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/6/26 Prevention is Profit 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-fcwmpmnxrajvkxe1ag6zmntbl1suqvrp</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the violence in Milwaukee and the profit motive for people to keep it going.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:15:43 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241095</guid><enclosure length="47500492" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8079006_2026-04-06-155806.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the violence in Milwaukee and the profit motive for people to keep it going.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the violence in Milwaukee and the profit motive for people to keep it going.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the violence in Milwaukee and the profit motive for people to keep it going.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:28</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the violence in Milwaukee and the profit motive for people to keep it going.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/6/26 Mary Had a Little Lamb 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-1meakmhovego0gkczpyfbnwwjf8koatc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about the people who are committing these violent crimes and the solutions for them and continues to go over statistics.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:15:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241098</guid><enclosure length="46630174" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8079174_2026-04-06-165814.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about the people who are committing these violent crimes and the solutions for them and continues to go over statistics.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the hour talking about the people who are committing these violent crimes and the solutions for them and continues to go over statistics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the hour talking about the people who are committing these violent crimes and the solutions for them and continues to go over statistics.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the hour talking about the people who are committing these violent crimes and the solutions for them and continues to go over statistics.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/6/26 How to Avoid Crime  11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-5fswt26b2mlvsbr179xji4mhyhr20gqa</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the racial issues in Milwaukee and our crime rates compared to other cities across the country.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:15:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241101</guid><enclosure length="45592084" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8079517_2026-04-06-161817.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the racial issues in Milwaukee and our crime rates compared to other cities across the country.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the racial issues in Milwaukee and our crime rates compared to other cities across the country.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the racial issues in Milwaukee and our crime rates compared to other cities across the country.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:29</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the racial issues in Milwaukee and our crime rates compared to other cities across the country.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/3/26 Francesca Hong in Studio 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/03/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-idwzovmbmwznz658zclxktrfkbfwz9t9</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Interview with Governor candidate Francesca Hong.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:04:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241104</guid><enclosure length="45602570" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8076057_2026-04-03-170457.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Interview with Governor candidate Francesca Hong.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Interview with Governor candidate Francesca Hong.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Interview with Governor candidate Francesca Hong.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:30</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Interview with Governor candidate Francesca Hong.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/3/26 I Have an Idea 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/03/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-gnhihyn1ar9iyvuoptltpzyn31d4fzc1</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the reality the youth is currently facing and talks about solutions for it.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:09:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241107</guid><enclosure length="46147829" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8075747_2026-04-03-150147.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the reality the youth is currently facing and talks about solutions for it.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the reality the youth is currently facing and talks about solutions for it.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the reality the youth is currently facing and talks about solutions for it.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:04</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the reality the youth is currently facing and talks about solutions for it.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/3/26 Youth Solutions 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/03/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-xg9zsp95oljegpgio1vcvbkopm2lnim1</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the youth and the current society we are living in. 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Sherwin also continues to elaborate on solutions to improve the community.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:39</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the youth and the current society we are living in. 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Hong.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin interview the lead Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin's governor's race, Francesca Hong.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin interview the lead Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin's governor's race, Francesca Hong.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:30</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin interview the lead Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin's governor's race, Francesca Hong.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/2/26 Eric Holder in Studio 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/02/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-i0xskru9crceysjegaqxnnkrorvjyez4</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the cost of living in Milwaukee and similar cities across the country and interviews Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder about the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court Judge race.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241115</guid><enclosure length="49052385" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8073334_2026-04-02-161834.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the cost of living in Milwaukee and similar cities across the country and interviews Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder about the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court Judge race.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the cost of living in Milwaukee and similar cities across the country and interviews Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder about the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court Judge 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10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/02/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-pg6r1wcdqdp6th6ischzfpu8wlhkmeec</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses democratic socialism and harnessing the youth the is rebelling against the system.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:10:57 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241118</guid><enclosure length="42739957" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8073336_2026-04-02-163536.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses democratic socialism and harnessing the youth the is rebelling against the system.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin discusses democratic socialism and harnessing the youth the is rebelling against the system.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin discusses democratic socialism and harnessing the youth the is rebelling against the system.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>44:31</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin discusses democratic socialism and harnessing the youth the is rebelling against the system.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>4/2/26 Good Jobs 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/02/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-dyxdfwuvyffnvibf6jcwcvoimcxamf2p</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses good career fields that Milwaukee’s youth should be steered towards.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:10:53 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241122</guid><enclosure length="45707427" type="audio/mpeg" 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9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/04/01/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-1s3ied0de1cbxuystbenkjbgosekepby</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show giving his prospective as if he was a Trump supporter and he continues to talk about the teen takeovers happening over the country.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:23:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241125</guid><enclosure length="46598717" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8070699_2026-04-01-151839.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show giving his prospective as if he was a Trump supporter and he continues to talk about the teen takeovers happening over the country.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show giving his prospective as if he was a Trump supporter and he 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9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/31/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-wbcddp5dq0nkunonl9y2z4iiry6mddjs</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about how teen takeovers in Milwaukee needs to be banned.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:12:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241132</guid><enclosure length="45801799" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8068347_2026-03-31-154347.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about how teen takeovers in Milwaukee needs to be banned.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about how teen takeovers in Milwaukee needs to be banned.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about how teen takeovers in Milwaukee needs to be banned.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:42</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about how teen takeovers in Milwaukee needs to be banned.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/31/26 Draft'em  10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/31/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-jyoazbiqzjfsmwax7wypmxnfnsogza5c</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the potential of an upcoming military draft and some of the possible benefits of our youth being drafted to the military.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:11:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241135</guid><enclosure length="45675970" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8068438_2026-03-31-162138.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the potential of an upcoming military draft and some of the possible benefits of our youth being drafted to the military.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the potential of an upcoming military draft and some of the possible benefits of our youth being drafted to the military.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the potential of an upcoming military draft and some of the possible benefits of our youth being drafted to the military.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the potential of an upcoming military draft and some of the possible benefits of our youth being drafted to the military.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/31/26 Elections Have Consequences 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/31/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-5hdy8x3lsoi43kalildjqbl7nvb6a3w0</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin closes the show talking about citizenship for migrants being under threat because of the current administration.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:11:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241138</guid><enclosure length="46724546" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8068589_2026-03-31-173029.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin closes the show talking about citizenship for migrants being under threat because of the current administration.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin closes the show talking about citizenship for migrants being under threat because of the current administration.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin closes the show talking about citizenship for migrants being under threat because of the current administration.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:40</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin closes the show talking about citizenship for migrants being under threat because of the current administration.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/30/26 Weekend Takeover 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/30/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-uc5fp4zzeath3kzhti7cnknzap8h5rvu</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the weekend takeover at Bayshore Mall this past weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:29:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241141</guid><enclosure length="49157242" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8065873_2026-03-30-150713.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the weekend takeover at Bayshore Mall this past weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the weekend takeover at Bayshore Mall this past weekend.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the weekend takeover at Bayshore Mall this past weekend.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:12</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the weekend takeover at Bayshore Mall this past weekend.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/30/26 The No Kings Protests 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/30/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-4nofx4h3gjj0fslsv2utewpaqvzfwjrg</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin gives his opinion of the No Kings Protests and what they need to do to capitalize on the moment.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:25:47 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241144</guid><enclosure length="45654999" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8066006_2026-03-30-163506.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin gives his opinion of the No Kings Protests and what they need to do to capitalize on the moment.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin gives his opinion of the No Kings Protests and what they need to do to capitalize on the moment.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin gives his opinion of the No Kings Protests and what they need to do to capitalize on the moment.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:33</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin gives his opinion of the No Kings Protests and what they need to do to capitalize on the moment.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/30/26 TSA 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/30/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-4qeutnobk2xhoxfwkzzr6edpsffll7ij</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin wraps up the show talking about TSA, airports, ICE, and interview Dee Kemp from Acts Housing.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241149</guid><enclosure length="46588231" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8066138_2026-03-30-174138.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin wraps up the show talking about TSA, airports, ICE, and interview Dee Kemp from Acts Housing.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin wraps up the show talking about TSA, airports, ICE, and interview Dee Kemp from Acts Housing.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin wraps up the show talking about TSA, airports, ICE, and interview Dee Kemp from Acts Housing.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:32</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin wraps up the show talking about TSA, airports, ICE, and interview Dee Kemp from Acts Housing.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/27/26 Financial Ruin  9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-jcjah6igdhkio6wofmzxl9xlsc89gnf1</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin starts the show breaking down how things cost in this country and the money our government is wasting.  He also breaks down how much racism and ignorance have cost the country.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:11:09 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241152</guid><enclosure length="47678750" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8062328_2026-03-27-154928.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin starts the show breaking down how things cost in this country and the money our government is wasting.  He also breaks down how much racism and ignorance have cost the country.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin starts the show breaking down how things cost in this country and the money our government is wasting.  He also breaks down how much racism and ignorance have cost the country.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin starts the show breaking down how things cost in this country and the money our government is wasting.  He also breaks down how much racism and ignorance have cost the country.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:39</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin starts the show breaking down how things cost in this country and the money our government is wasting.  He also breaks down how much racism and ignorance have cost the country.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/27/26 Workplace Discrimination 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-gbudo2sypsvcdqnqvkxzflgnv95ctrgz</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to breakdown how much racism and ignorance his been costing the United States.  Sherwin also talks about racial discrimination in the workplace and the companies that have been caught discriminating.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:11:05 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241156</guid><enclosure length="46063943" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8062530_2026-03-27-165330.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to breakdown how much racism and ignorance his been costing the United States.  Sherwin also talks about racial discrimination in the workplace and the companies that have been caught discriminating.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to breakdown how much racism and ignorance his been costing the United States.  Sherwin also talks about racial discrimination in the workplace and the companies that have been caught discriminating.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to breakdown how much racism and ignorance his been costing the United States.  Sherwin also talks about racial discrimination in the workplace and the companies that have been caught discriminating.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to breakdown how much racism and ignorance his been costing the United States.  Sherwin also talks about racial discrimination in the workplace and the companies that have been caught discriminating.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/27/26 The Milwaukee Experience 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-8bm89x9umm76zzvec9vpfdt63rzhphyg</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about the Milwaukee Experience and the upcoming events.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:11:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241158</guid><enclosure length="8629780" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8062655_2026-03-27-171955.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about the Milwaukee Experience and the upcoming events.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the hour talking about the Milwaukee Experience and the upcoming events.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the hour talking about the Milwaukee Experience and the upcoming events.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>8:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the hour talking about the Milwaukee Experience and the upcoming events.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/26/26 Ghost Jobs 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/26/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-dcjtpi8pmlgm8dl6q0bzeqgaxuncd477</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the state of our current society, ghost jobs, black unemployment, and reality.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241161</guid><enclosure length="48328867" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8060046_2026-03-26-153546.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the state of our current society, ghost jobs, black unemployment, and reality.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the state of our current society, ghost jobs, black unemployment, and reality.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the state of our current society, ghost jobs, black unemployment, and reality.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:20</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the state of our current society, ghost jobs, black unemployment, and reality.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/26/26 Black Unemployment 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/26/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-8qkwdd7psgncts6waovluccz6pebfrwq</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour continuing to talk about black unemployment and the downfall of anti DEI policy. He also discusses the history of black employment and racism.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:22:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241163</guid><enclosure length="45455769" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8060203_2026-03-26-163003.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour continuing to talk about black unemployment and the downfall of anti DEI policy. He also discusses the history of black employment and racism.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the hour continuing to talk about black unemployment and the downfall of anti DEI policy. He also discusses the history of black employment and racism.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the hour continuing to talk about black unemployment and the downfall of anti DEI policy. He also discusses the history of black employment and racism.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:21</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the hour continuing to talk about black unemployment and the downfall of anti DEI policy. He also discusses the history of black employment and racism.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/26/26 Bias 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/26/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-3bys2xo6yozztamnefpdu8xlahpcd5rc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the racial bias that affect black people in society. He also discusses how the more America becomes diverse the more racist Republicans become.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241166</guid><enclosure length="46053457" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8060340_2026-03-26-174640.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the racial bias that affect black people in society. He also discusses how the more America becomes diverse the more racist Republicans become.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the racial bias that affect black people in society. He also discusses how the more America becomes diverse the more racist Republicans become.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the racial bias that affect black people in society. He also discusses how the more America becomes diverse the more racist Republicans become.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:58</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the racial bias that affect black people in society. He also discusses how the more America becomes diverse the more racist Republicans become.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/25/26 MPD Physical Requirements 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/25/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ygbpm3a73wtpsvvmnmgkpycliynegwxb</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the reduced requirements of the MPD and talks about what can be the potential outcome of that. He also talks about how Act 12 can hurt the city of Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:21:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241169</guid><enclosure length="46682603" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8057614_2026-03-25-150114.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the reduced requirements of the MPD and talks about what can be the potential outcome of that. He also talks about how Act 12 can hurt the city of Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the reduced requirements of the MPD and talks about what can be the potential outcome of that. He also talks about how Act 12 can hurt the city of Milwaukee.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the reduced requirements of the MPD and talks about what can be the potential outcome of that. He also talks about how Act 12 can hurt the city of Milwaukee.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:37</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the reduced requirements of the MPD and talks about what can be the potential outcome of that. He also talks about how Act 12 can hurt the city of Milwaukee.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/25/26 Democratic Socialism 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/25/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-q3aqwpuj6yrf3jlkdeepr2isrqmkarjt</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about MPD dropping their standards so recruits can pass the test, Democratic Socialism, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:21:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241172</guid><enclosure length="47070576" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8057738_2026-03-25-161638.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about MPD dropping their standards so recruits can pass the test, Democratic Socialism, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues talking about MPD dropping their standards so recruits can pass the test, Democratic Socialism, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues talking about MPD dropping their standards so recruits can pass the test, Democratic Socialism, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:02</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues talking about MPD dropping their standards so recruits can pass the test, Democratic Socialism, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/25/26 The Race 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/25/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-uqaseih3zq1qjnq7cno3gzigurf7u8y4</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the Governor’s race.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:21:27 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241176</guid><enclosure length="46063943" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8057885_2026-03-25-171625.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the Governor’s race.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the Governor's race.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the Governor's race.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:58</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the Governor's race.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/24/26 Hear Me Out 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/24/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ujq1pik3ti5jhxzolcobdd2dssclvkyg</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about discrimination and the racism in America, and peoples’ preference on doctors, car salesmen, etc.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:31:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241179</guid><enclosure length="46326087" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8055159_2026-03-24-155059.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about discrimination and the racism in America, and peoples’ preference on doctors, car salesmen, etc.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about discrimination and the racism in America, and peoples' preference on doctors, car salesmen, etc.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about discrimination and the racism in America, and peoples' preference on doctors, car salesmen, etc.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:15</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about discrimination and the racism in America, and peoples' preference on doctors, car salesmen, etc.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/24/26 Elsa's 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/24/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-wv7ugpivopoppyplicyc5olo9acepudj</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about integration and some of the bad things that have happened as a result of it.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:30:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241181</guid><enclosure length="46242201" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8055336_2026-03-24-163336.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about integration and some of the bad things that have happened as a result of it.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about integration and some of the bad things that have happened as a result of it.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about integration and some of the bad things that have happened as a result of it.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about integration and some of the bad things that have happened as a result of it.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/24/26 The Governor's Race 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/24/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-y4nj9qwwddi22mtmm13xvg2lggegntfb</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the showing about the Wisconsin’s Governor’s race and analysis.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:30:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241185</guid><enclosure length="46955233" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8055481_2026-03-24-172021.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the showing about the Wisconsin’s Governor’s race and analysis.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the showing about the Wisconsin's Governor's race and analysis.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the showing about the Wisconsin's Governor's race and analysis.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:54</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the showing about the Wisconsin's Governor's race and analysis.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/23/26 The Pendulum Swing 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-kevfzptqzdnqxiycmsoe4nytj8dgvlsn</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the shooting on Water Street this past weekend. He also discusses if the death penalty should be brought back to Wisconsin.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:37:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241191</guid><enclosure length="45759856" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8052709_2026-03-23-150309.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the shooting on Water Street this past weekend. He also discusses if the death penalty should be brought back to Wisconsin.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the shooting on Water Street this past weekend. He also discusses if the death penalty should be brought back to Wisconsin.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the shooting on Water Street this past weekend. He also discusses if the death penalty should be brought back to Wisconsin.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:40</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the shooting on Water Street this past weekend. He also discusses if the death penalty should be brought back to Wisconsin.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/23/26 The Solution 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-mgtsscp6qfueumqafnjgsxcbiox957s7</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about solutions to help make the Milwaukee entertainment districts safer. He also talks about what Memphis did to help make their entertainment district safer.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:37:34 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241193</guid><enclosure length="46399488" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8052886_2026-03-23-165926.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about solutions to help make the Milwaukee entertainment districts safer. He also talks about what Memphis did to help make their entertainment district safer.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about solutions to help make the Milwaukee entertainment districts safer. He also talks about what Memphis did to help make their entertainment district safer.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about solutions to help make the Milwaukee entertainment districts safer. He also talks about what Memphis did to help make their entertainment district safer.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:20</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about solutions to help make the Milwaukee entertainment districts safer. He also talks about what Memphis did to help make their entertainment district safer.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/23/26 Demographics 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-qjqggehzqk3vnlq1swfnjeiegrstcwng</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the possible solutions to solve the shooting in downtown Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:37:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241196</guid><enclosure length="46105886" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8053005_2026-03-23-160405.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the possible solutions to solve the shooting in downtown Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the possible solutions to solve the shooting in downtown Milwaukee.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the possible solutions to solve the shooting in downtown Milwaukee.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:01</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the possible solutions to solve the shooting in downtown Milwaukee.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/20/26 Help Me Understand 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-plmq2lsxvefhvbzlv7t05hfldye6ldym</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about how we need to learn how to coexist despite our differences and discrimination in America.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:37:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241199</guid><enclosure length="45686456" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8048049_2026-03-20-153749.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about how we need to learn how to coexist despite our differences and discrimination in America.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about how we need to learn how to coexist despite our differences and discrimination in America.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about how we need to learn how to coexist despite our differences and discrimination in America.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:35</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about how we need to learn how to coexist despite our differences and discrimination in America.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/20/26 Discrimination 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ud3j7m3hd4jzs8d5r6fqwr53i6xbe07d</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down Donald Trump’s destruction of DEI and if white people were ever discriminated against like black people.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:36:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241204</guid><enclosure 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people.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/20/26 The Underground Railroad 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ztbihiipdcijtoc4pvb1valhzkrybxfj</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about discrimination in America, Wisconsin’s past anti-slavery stance and the Underground Railroad.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:36:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241207</guid><enclosure length="45665484" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8048388_2026-03-20-174728.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about discrimination in America, Wisconsin’s past anti-slavery stance and the Underground Railroad.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about discrimination in America, Wisconsin's past anti-slavery stance and the Underground Railroad.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about discrimination in America, Wisconsin's past anti-slavery stance and the Underground Railroad.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:33</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about discrimination in America, Wisconsin's past anti-slavery stance and the Underground Railroad.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/19/26 Kirk Road 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/19/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ej6rthvcr4utthwoyxvau98ze1hf2h17</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA and the battle to rename 3rd street to MLK drive.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:06:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241210</guid><enclosure length="45770342" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8045342_2026-03-19-155942.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA and the battle to rename 3rd street to MLK drive.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA and the battle to rename 3rd street to MLK drive.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA and the battle to rename 3rd street to MLK drive.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:40</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA and the battle to rename 3rd street to MLK drive.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/19/26 MLK Drive 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/19/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-tqamgqvnzlfev1actavdshy9old9strn</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the battle to rename 3rd street to MLK drive, Ronald Regan’s presidency, racism, and DEI.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:06:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241213</guid><enclosure length="46221230" 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Right Dismantled 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/19/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-nevrgmsknyefbdhzczxfp0c6uiu5fvpu</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about Trump’s deconstruction of civil rights.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:06:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241216</guid><enclosure length="45581598" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8045778_2026-03-19-171318.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about Trump’s deconstruction of civil rights.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about Trump's deconstruction of civil rights.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about Trump's deconstruction of civil rights.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:28</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about Trump's deconstruction of civil rights.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/18/26 The Save Act 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/18/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-9rbls9oa32t6fz86axjto2opw5i7gno0</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the impacts of the Save Act if it passes and if men or women are easier to work with.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:12:13 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241219</guid><enclosure length="47112519" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8042610_2026-03-18-152110.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the impacts of the Save Act if it passes and if men or women are easier to work with.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the impacts of the Save Act if it passes and if men or women are easier to work with.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the impacts of the Save Act if it passes and if men or women are easier to work with.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:04</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the impacts of the Save Act if it passes and if men or women are easier to work with.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/18/26 Gotta Get the Poison Out 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/18/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ccy8syrypiv6bkckfdrnlbq7b1fk4gvh</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about if it’s easier to work for a man or a woman.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:12:07 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241222</guid><enclosure length="46189772" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8042794_2026-03-18-163834.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the hour talking about if it’s easier to work for a man or a woman.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the hour talking about if it's easier to work for a man or a woman.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the hour talking about if it's easier to work for a man or a woman.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:07</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the hour talking about if it's easier to work for a man or a woman.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/19/26 Dating Life 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/18/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-foe4ag1eepgx9kagjkpholeo9orzvmzt</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the difference between men and women in the workplace, in life, and dating.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:12:05 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241224</guid><enclosure length="46179287" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8042947_2026-03-18-175747.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the difference between men and women in the workplace, in life, and dating.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the difference between men and women in the workplace, in life, and dating.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the difference between men and women in the workplace, in life, and dating.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:05</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the difference between men and women in the workplace, in life, and dating.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/17/26 Happy St. Patrick's Day 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/17/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ma2idrt9st4lajnhfajxgr3ys9dvsawo</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the situation that happened at a local night club where a 16- &amp;amp; 17-year-old snuck in.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:09:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241227</guid><enclosure length="46892318" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8039969_2026-03-17-150309.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the situation that happened at a local night club where a 16- &amp;amp; 17-year-old snuck in.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the situation that happened at a local night club where a 16- &amp; 17-year-old snuck in.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the situation that happened at a local night club where a 16- &amp; 17-year-old snuck in.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:50</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the situation that happened at a local night club where a 16- &amp; 17-year-old snuck in.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/17/26 Responsibility 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/17/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-tasxvmwciaowzremyg1xy2jgvi10gdpf</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the local nightclub incident, the war in Iran, and his thoughts on the Trump administration.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:09:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241231</guid><enclosure length="46672117" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8040158_2026-03-17-163158.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the local nightclub incident, the war in Iran, and his thoughts on the Trump administration.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the local nightclub incident, the war in Iran, and his thoughts on the Trump administration.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the local nightclub incident, the war in Iran, and his thoughts on the Trump administration.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:37</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the local nightclub incident, the war in Iran, and his thoughts on the Trump administration.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/17/26 Black Women Employment 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/17/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ezi90sw50wpit6fe8n1ssl2e2hyhcvbm</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the local nightclub incident and the Trump administrations effect on black female employment.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241235</guid><enclosure length="45980057" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8040267_2026-03-17-173807.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the local nightclub incident and the Trump administrations effect on black female employment.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the local nightclub incident and the Trump administrations effect on black female employment.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the local nightclub incident and the Trump administrations effect on black female employment.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:53</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the local nightclub incident and the Trump administrations effect on black female employment.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/13/26 Sticker Shock 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-qgv3sdv4an5oyhzwcgjfrnewvbzmzxyw</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talk about the success of the new road enhancements made by the city of Milwaukee, his Uber horror stories, and the upcoming midterms.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:29:53 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241238</guid><enclosure length="47143976" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8032345_2026-03-13-155845.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talk about the success of the new road enhancements made by the city of Milwaukee, his Uber horror stories, and the upcoming midterms.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talk about the success of the new road enhancements made by the city of Milwaukee, his Uber horror stories, and the upcoming midterms.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talk about the success of the new road enhancements made by the city of Milwaukee, his Uber horror stories, and the upcoming midterms.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:06</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talk about the success of the new road enhancements made by the city of Milwaukee, his Uber horror stories, and the upcoming midterms.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/13/26 Schools Just Aren't the Same 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-2arfoq4j3xjqa1p5c2th4azrid2co9bv</link><description/><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:29:49 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241241</guid><enclosure length="47311749" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8032503_2026-03-13-162303.128.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:17</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/13/26 The Milwaukee Experience 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-sssje0dgmogacx2ambv7atwrqr1pwmaf</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin goes over The Milwaukee Experience and all the activities that going on this weekend in Milwaukee. Sherwin also continues talking about how to improve MPS and its past struggles.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:29:47 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241244</guid><enclosure length="46053457" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8032624_2026-03-13-172524.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin goes over The Milwaukee Experience and all the activities that going on this weekend in Milwaukee. Sherwin also continues talking about how to improve MPS and its past struggles.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin goes over The Milwaukee Experience and all the activities that going on this weekend in Milwaukee. Sherwin also continues talking about how to improve MPS and its past struggles.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin goes over The Milwaukee Experience and all the activities that going on this weekend in Milwaukee. Sherwin also continues talking about how to improve MPS and its past struggles.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:58</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin goes over The Milwaukee Experience and all the activities that going on this weekend in Milwaukee. Sherwin also continues talking about how to improve MPS and its past struggles.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/12/26 You mad, bro?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-jhjt1tu2sfmn3cakafnaewtu1vmjy9am</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the new Milwaukee police policy that allows the police to impound your vehicle for reckless driving and not paying for your tickets.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:33:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241247</guid><enclosure length="46944747" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8030011_2026-03-12-153511.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the new Milwaukee police policy that allows the police to impound your vehicle for reckless driving and not paying for your tickets.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the new Milwaukee police policy that allows the police to impound your vehicle for reckless driving and not paying for your tickets.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the new Milwaukee police policy that allows the police to impound your vehicle for reckless driving and not paying for your tickets.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:54</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the new Milwaukee police policy that allows the police to impound your vehicle for reckless driving and not paying for your tickets.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/12/26 Miami Group Chat 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-lpmenuu7x4hipu9izwxtkavwrirbakr1</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the Miami republican racist group chat and the war in Iran.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:33:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241250</guid><enclosure length="45959086" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8030085_2026-03-12-162025.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the Miami republican racist group chat and the war in Iran.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the Miami republican racist group chat and the war in Iran.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the Miami republican racist group chat and the war in Iran.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:52</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the Miami republican racist group chat and the war in Iran.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/12/26 Education 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-kgdjnodr9vns1kvkwi1xvkmib7deu5y2</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews Dr. Howard Fuller and Coleston Morgan Jr. about the failing MPS education system.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:33:30 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241253</guid><enclosure length="46944747" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8030234_2026-03-12-175134.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin interviews Dr. Howard Fuller and Coleston Morgan Jr. about the failing MPS education system.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin interviews Dr. Howard Fuller and Coleston Morgan Jr. about the failing MPS education system.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin interviews Dr. Howard Fuller and Coleston Morgan Jr. about the failing MPS education system.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:54</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin interviews Dr. Howard Fuller and Coleston Morgan Jr. about the failing MPS education system.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/10/26 Men Can't Make Women Happy 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-0zka4h7rltszr9rgum6ckfyre0gvib2b</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the public relationship between Barrack and Michelle Obama.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:25:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241255</guid><enclosure length="46829404" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8023990_2026-03-10-150530.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the public relationship between Barrack and Michelle Obama.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the public relationship between Barrack and Michelle Obama.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the public relationship between Barrack and Michelle Obama.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:46</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the public relationship between Barrack and Michelle Obama.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/10/26 The Baby Boomers 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-8pvsbz1qdmhq3yhtps7chgbbs126jb7b</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the dynamics of modern relationships between men and women, and the Baby Boomer generation.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:25:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241259</guid><enclosure length="47269806" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8024160_2026-03-10-161900.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the dynamics of modern relationships between men and women, and the Baby Boomer generation.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the dynamics of modern relationships between men and women, and the Baby Boomer generation.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the dynamics of modern relationships between men and women, and the Baby Boomer generation.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:14</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the dynamics of modern relationships between men and women, and the Baby Boomer generation.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/10/26 Boomer Breakdown 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-my2sm5inemr8vrhuvjbw85nzfq13se3d</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the Baby Boomer generation and their effects of society.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:25:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241261</guid><enclosure length="45917143" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8024337_2026-03-10-163537.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the Baby Boomer generation and their effects of society.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the Baby Boomer generation and their effects of society.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the Baby Boomer generation and their effects of society.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:50</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the Baby Boomer generation and their effects of society.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/9/26 Trump Considers Military Draft 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-rt5pt7pigbgw7smjpdrty6fmaja4tzri</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the possibility of the military draft coming back and the unseen benefits, the war in Iran, and the price of oil.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:20:09 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241264</guid><enclosure length="45948600" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8021687_2026-03-09-165627.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the possibility of the military draft coming back and the unseen benefits, the war in Iran, and the price of oil.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the possibility of the military draft coming back and the unseen benefits, the war in Iran, and the price of oil.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the possibility of the military draft coming back and the unseen benefits, the war in Iran, and the price of oil.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:51</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the possibility of the military draft coming back and the unseen benefits, the war in Iran, and the price of oil.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/9/26 We Want You 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-lrwptb3puloaefvtguyrjg3yrf9j7qml</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the possible benefits of mandatory military service and the crack &amp;amp; opioid epidemic.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:20:07 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241267</guid><enclosure length="46839889" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8021701_2026-03-09-162901.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the possible benefits of mandatory military service and the crack &amp;amp; opioid epidemic.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the possible benefits of mandatory military service and the crack &amp; opioid epidemic.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the possible benefits of mandatory military service and the crack &amp; opioid epidemic.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:47</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the possible benefits of mandatory military service and the crack &amp; opioid epidemic.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/9/26 Epidemic Tit for Tat  11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-b2mliu0a71qb1sxfs5wfta1x952bgn3b</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the crack and opioid epidemics and their effects on our society.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:20:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241270</guid><enclosure length="46326087" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8021838_2026-03-09-170438.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the crack and opioid epidemics and their effects on our society.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the crack and opioid epidemics and their effects on our society.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the crack and opioid epidemics and their effects on our society.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:15</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the crack and opioid epidemics and their effects on our society.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/6/26  Are We Great Yet?  9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-dtmf5qox8zwhrqmaitoehrjzietit91r</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the newly released Epstein files, the war in Iran, and his birthday.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:13:43 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241273</guid><enclosure length="43935334" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8016635_2026-03-06-163635.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show talking about the newly released Epstein files, the war in Iran, and his birthday.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show talking about the newly released Epstein files, the war in Iran, and his birthday.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show talking about the newly released Epstein files, the war in Iran, and his birthday.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>45:45</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show talking about the newly released Epstein files, the war in Iran, and his birthday.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/6/26 Happy Birthday Sherwin 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-efayli62hij16oljbvuqikiynyi1cxps</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the second hour talking about the new vote of Milwaukee’s Common Council to make Milwaukee and sanctuary city, gun violence in Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:13:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241276</guid><enclosure length="46294630" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8016692_2026-03-06-173932.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the second hour talking about the new vote of Milwaukee’s Common Council to make Milwaukee and sanctuary city, gun violence in Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the second hour talking about the new vote of Milwaukee's Common Council to make Milwaukee and sanctuary city, gun violence in Milwaukee.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the second hour talking about the new vote of Milwaukee's Common Council to make Milwaukee and sanctuary city, gun violence in Milwaukee.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:13</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the second hour talking about the new vote of Milwaukee's Common Council to make Milwaukee and sanctuary city, gun violence in Milwaukee.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/6/26 The Milwaukee Experience 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-iqz2obinthlwhifborusixm1x2xv9ulm</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the Milwaukee Experience and all the activities that are happening, interviews Mona Castro and David Hinton from Loaded Spud and continues to talk about his potential birthday plans.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:12:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241279</guid><enclosure length="45529169" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8016871_2026-03-06-170711.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the Milwaukee Experience and all the activities that are happening, interviews Mona Castro and David Hinton from Loaded Spud and continues to talk about his potential birthday plans.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the Milwaukee Experience and all the activities that are happening, interviews Mona Castro and David Hinton from Loaded Spud and continues to talk about his potential birthday plans.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the Milwaukee Experience and all the activities that are happening, interviews Mona Castro and David Hinton from Loaded Spud and continues to talk about his potential birthday plans.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:25</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the Milwaukee Experience and all the activities that are happening, interviews Mona Castro and David Hinton from Loaded Spud and continues to talk about his potential birthday plans.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/5/26 9AM: Sanctuary Pity</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-g52p7iyj7ry8aewa6u3itbgmcb8iumdy</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes opens the show responding to Dr. Ken’s claim that Milwaukee doesn’t have a single Black leader. Sherwin argues that African Americans in the city are often too independent to follow one voice and that real leadership frequently happens behind the scenes. The conversation then shifts into a broader discussion about sanctuary cities.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:13:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241283</guid><enclosure length="44438650" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8014624_2026-03-05-181824.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes opens the show responding to Dr. Ken’s claim that Milwaukee doesn’t have a single Black leader. Sherwin argues that African Americans in the city are often too independent to follow one voice and that real leadership frequently happens behind the scenes. The conversation then shifts into a broader discussion about sanctuary cities.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes opens the show responding to Dr. Ken’s claim that Milwaukee doesn’t have a single Black leader. Sherwin argues that African Americans in the city are often too independent to follow one voice and that real leadership frequently happens b...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes opens the show responding to Dr. Ken’s claim that Milwaukee doesn’t have a single Black leader. Sherwin argues that African Americans in the city are often too independent to follow one voice and that real leadership frequently happens behind the scenes. The conversation then shifts into a broader discussion about sanctuary cities.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:16</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes opens the show responding to Dr. Ken’s claim that Milwaukee doesn’t have a single Black leader. Sherwin argues that African Americans in the city are often too independent to follow one voice and that real leadership frequently happens behind the scenes. The conversation then shifts into a broader discussion about sanctuary cities.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/5/26 10AM: History, Hypocrisy &amp; Hard Priorities</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ne3pqm8cgtpdvgobrz4lwailcxwcbdgo</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues unpacking Milwaukee’s racist foundations, from housing discrimination to hyper-segregated schools. A caller shares his effort to unlearn inherited bias, prompting Sherwin to reflect on how history still shapes today’s outcomes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He questions city leadership priorities — arguing that unresolved local issues shouldn’t be overshadowed by symbolic moves like sanctuary city debates — and challenges whether Milwaukee should invite federal attention instead of fixing problems at home.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:11:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241286</guid><enclosure length="45529169" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8014622_2026-03-05-181522.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues unpacking Milwaukee’s racist foundations, from housing discrimination to hyper-segregated schools. A caller shares his effort to unlearn inherited bias, prompting Sherwin to reflect on how history still shapes today’s outcomes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He questions city leadership priorities — arguing that unresolved local issues shouldn’t be overshadowed by symbolic moves like sanctuary city debates — and challenges whether Milwaukee should invite federal attention instead of fixing problems at home.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues unpacking Milwaukee’s racist foundations, from housing discrimination to hyper-segregated schools. A caller shares his effort to unlearn inherited bias, prompting Sherwin to reflect on how history still shapes today’s outcomes.

He qu...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues unpacking Milwaukee’s racist foundations, from housing discrimination to hyper-segregated schools. A caller shares his effort to unlearn inherited bias, prompting Sherwin to reflect on how history still shapes today’s outcomes.

He questions city leadership priorities — arguing that unresolved local issues shouldn’t be overshadowed by symbolic moves like sanctuary city debates — and challenges whether Milwaukee should invite federal attention instead of fixing problems at home.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:24</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues unpacking Milwaukee’s racist foundations, from housing discrimination to hyper-segregated schools. A caller shares his effort to unlearn inherited bias, prompting Sherwin to reflect on how history still shapes today’s outcomes.

He questions city leadership priorities — arguing that unresolved local issues shouldn’t be overshadowed by symbolic moves like sanctuary city debates — and challenges whether Milwaukee should invite federal attention instead of fixing problems at home.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/5/26 11AM: Deeds, Double Standards &amp; the Sanctuary Debate</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-zu2vhq3r8qswhu85dc5jd9nltsu0sejt</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin revisits the sanctuary city discussion by flipping the perspective — asking how reactions might change if the roles were reversed. He reads historical property deeds restricting ownership to white residents and ties them to today’s lingering inequities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With calls from Bob and Al, Sherwin explains why he believes Milwaukee shouldn’t pursue sanctuary status — and wraps the show connecting past policy to present tension.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:10:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241290</guid><enclosure length="45738885" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8014623_2026-03-05-181523.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin revisits the sanctuary city discussion by flipping the perspective — asking how reactions might change if the roles were reversed. He reads historical property deeds restricting ownership to white residents and ties them to today’s lingering inequities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With calls from Bob and Al, Sherwin explains why he believes Milwaukee shouldn’t pursue sanctuary status — and wraps the show connecting past policy to present tension.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin revisits the sanctuary city discussion by flipping the perspective — asking how reactions might change if the roles were reversed. He reads historical property deeds restricting ownership to white residents and ties them to today’s lingering in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin revisits the sanctuary city discussion by flipping the perspective — asking how reactions might change if the roles were reversed. He reads historical property deeds restricting ownership to white residents and ties them to today’s lingering inequities.

With calls from Bob and Al, Sherwin explains why he believes Milwaukee shouldn’t pursue sanctuary status — and wraps the show connecting past policy to present tension.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:38</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin revisits the sanctuary city discussion by flipping the perspective — asking how reactions might change if the roles were reversed. He reads historical property deeds restricting ownership to white residents and ties them to today’s lingering inequities.

With calls from Bob and Al, Sherwin explains why he believes Milwaukee shouldn’t pursue sanctuary status — and wraps the show connecting past policy to present tension.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/4/26 9AM: Houston, We Have A Problem</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-vwy8hpcmdsilb18epjjcu3o5h6w3bhja</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes is back with a no-holds-barred breakdown of politics and power.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He kicks off with the primary loss of Jasmine Crockett in Texas—what happened, what it means for the midterms, and why a blue Texas would say more about Republicans than Democrats. Then he dives into the history and psychology of white supremacy, how it shapes the “white experience,” and why the system depends on keeping others down.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Locally, Sherwin calls out education gaps in Milwaukee Public Schools and across Milwaukee—and how miseducation can be weaponized politically.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He closes with a sobering look at national education trends and what they mean for critical thinking in America.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241292</guid><enclosure length="44616908" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8011644_2026-03-04-183344.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes is back with a no-holds-barred breakdown of politics and power.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He kicks off with the primary loss of Jasmine Crockett in Texas—what happened, what it means for the midterms, and why a blue Texas would say more about Republicans than Democrats. Then he dives into the history and psychology of white supremacy, how it shapes the “white experience,” and why the system depends on keeping others down.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Locally, Sherwin calls out education gaps in Milwaukee Public Schools and across Milwaukee—and how miseducation can be weaponized politically.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He closes with a sobering look at national education trends and what they mean for critical thinking in America.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes is back with a no-holds-barred breakdown of politics and power.

He kicks off with the primary loss of Jasmine Crockett in Texas—what happened, what it means for the midterms, and why a blue Texas would say more about Republicans than De...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes is back with a no-holds-barred breakdown of politics and power.

He kicks off with the primary loss of Jasmine Crockett in Texas—what happened, what it means for the midterms, and why a blue Texas would say more about Republicans than Democrats. Then he dives into the history and psychology of white supremacy, how it shapes the “white experience,” and why the system depends on keeping others down.

Locally, Sherwin calls out education gaps in Milwaukee Public Schools and across Milwaukee—and how miseducation can be weaponized politically.

He closes with a sobering look at national education trends and what they mean for critical thinking in America.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:27</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes is back with a no-holds-barred breakdown of politics and power.

He kicks off with the primary loss of Jasmine Crockett in Texas—what happened, what it means for the midterms, and why a blue Texas would say more about Republicans than Democrats. Then he dives into the history and psychology of white supremacy, how it shapes the “white experience,” and why the system depends on keeping others down.

Locally, Sherwin calls out education gaps in Milwaukee Public Schools and across Milwaukee—and how miseducation can be weaponized politically.

He closes with a sobering look at national education trends and what they mean for critical thinking in America.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/4/26 10AM: Literacy, Redlining &amp; Political Distraction</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-oivbqidp7koginmodxy8jku7goviev8t</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues breaking down Milwaukee’s education crisis, arguing that segregation has evolved into educational redlining — separating students who can read and write from those who can’t. He highlights the discomfort many adults feel around literacy programs and calls low education levels the biggest issue facing America today. The conversation pivots to the YouTube poll — is the war with Iran a distraction from larger political stories? Al calls in as Sherwin connects literacy, power, and political narrative control.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:21:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241296</guid><enclosure length="45864714" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8011643_2026-03-04-183143.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues breaking down Milwaukee’s education crisis, arguing that segregation has evolved into educational redlining — separating students who can read and write from those who can’t. He highlights the discomfort many adults feel around literacy programs and calls low education levels the biggest issue facing America today. The conversation pivots to the YouTube poll — is the war with Iran a distraction from larger political stories? Al calls in as Sherwin connects literacy, power, and political narrative control.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues breaking down Milwaukee’s education crisis, arguing that segregation has evolved into educational redlining — separating students who can read and write from those who can’t. He highlights the discomfort many adults feel around litera...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues breaking down Milwaukee’s education crisis, arguing that segregation has evolved into educational redlining — separating students who can read and write from those who can’t. He highlights the discomfort many adults feel around literacy programs and calls low education levels the biggest issue facing America today. The conversation pivots to the YouTube poll — is the war with Iran a distraction from larger political stories? Al calls in as Sherwin connects literacy, power, and political narrative control.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:46</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues breaking down Milwaukee’s education crisis, arguing that segregation has evolved into educational redlining — separating students who can read and write from those who can’t. He highlights the discomfort many adults feel around literacy programs and calls low education levels the biggest issue facing America today. The conversation pivots to the YouTube poll — is the war with Iran a distraction from larger political stories? Al calls in as Sherwin connects literacy, power, and political narrative control.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/4/26 11AM: Critical Thinking in a Low-Literacy Nation</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-yaj1gds3g9ssufmykh8niolkkwr8cn8l</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin asks why systems benefit when people struggle to think critically. From reading food labels to understanding foreign policy headlines, he argues that low literacy levels make manipulation easier. Lisa calls in as Sherwin defines adult literacy levels and explains how declining comprehension impacts everything from public health to war coverage. The hour closes with a sobering look at what it means to govern a country that increasingly can’t process complex information.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241299</guid><enclosure length="45550141" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8011642_2026-03-04-182942.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin asks why systems benefit when people struggle to think critically. From reading food labels to understanding foreign policy headlines, he argues that low literacy levels make manipulation easier. Lisa calls in as Sherwin defines adult literacy levels and explains how declining comprehension impacts everything from public health to war coverage. The hour closes with a sobering look at what it means to govern a country that increasingly can’t process complex information.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin asks why systems benefit when people struggle to think critically. From reading food labels to understanding foreign policy headlines, he argues that low literacy levels make manipulation easier. Lisa calls in as Sherwin defines adult literacy ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin asks why systems benefit when people struggle to think critically. From reading food labels to understanding foreign policy headlines, he argues that low literacy levels make manipulation easier. Lisa calls in as Sherwin defines adult literacy levels and explains how declining comprehension impacts everything from public health to war coverage. The hour closes with a sobering look at what it means to govern a country that increasingly can’t process complex information.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:25</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin asks why systems benefit when people struggle to think critically. From reading food labels to understanding foreign policy headlines, he argues that low literacy levels make manipulation easier. Lisa calls in as Sherwin defines adult literacy levels and explains how declining comprehension impacts everything from public health to war coverage. The hour closes with a sobering look at what it means to govern a country that increasingly can’t process complex information.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/3/26 9AM: The True Cost of War</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/03/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-z1kcdzo39yc9mcuz1dsenblbznkddoef</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show by breaking down what a war with Iran would actually cost American taxpayers. From impeachment talk to comparisons with Vietnam, he argues that even if Trump were impeached, removal wouldn’t happen — and the financial consequences of war would still fall on the public.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He walks line-by-line through the biggest expenses of military conflict and contrasts them with what universal healthcare, free college, or expanded veterans’ support would cost instead — asking whether America’s priorities are truly about security or something else.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:08:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241302</guid><enclosure length="45004881" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8007932_2026-03-03-190632.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show by breaking down what a war with Iran would actually cost American taxpayers. From impeachment talk to comparisons with Vietnam, he argues that even if Trump were impeached, removal wouldn’t happen — and the financial consequences of war would still fall on the public.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He walks line-by-line through the biggest expenses of military conflict and contrasts them with what universal healthcare, free college, or expanded veterans’ support would cost instead — asking whether America’s priorities are truly about security or something else.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show by breaking down what a war with Iran would actually cost American taxpayers. From impeachment talk to comparisons with Vietnam, he argues that even if Trump were impeached, removal wouldn’t happen — and the financial consequence...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show by breaking down what a war with Iran would actually cost American taxpayers. From impeachment talk to comparisons with Vietnam, he argues that even if Trump were impeached, removal wouldn’t happen — and the financial consequences of war would still fall on the public.

He walks line-by-line through the biggest expenses of military conflict and contrasts them with what universal healthcare, free college, or expanded veterans’ support would cost instead — asking whether America’s priorities are truly about security or something else.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:51</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show by breaking down what a war with Iran would actually cost American taxpayers. From impeachment talk to comparisons with Vietnam, he argues that even if Trump were impeached, removal wouldn’t happen — and the financial consequences of war would still fall on the public.

He walks line-by-line through the biggest expenses of military conflict and contrasts them with what universal healthcare, free college, or expanded veterans’ support would cost instead — asking whether America’s priorities are truly about security or something else.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/3/26 10AM: War Hawks, Midterms &amp; MAGA Math</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/03/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-iryrb7fh3iaiftffxuel3yq5ejygnhnt</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Callers weigh in as Sherwin examines how past presidents approached war — and how Trump’s strategy differs. He pivots to the midterm elections, spotlighting the Texas race between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, and raises the question: would MAGA voters support a Black candidate?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour closes with live YouTube chat reactions and a sharp comparison between today’s geopolitical tensions and the Vietnam era — including how veterans are treated in both.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:06:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241305</guid><enclosure length="45686456" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8007929_2026-03-03-195229.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Callers weigh in as Sherwin examines how past presidents approached war — and how Trump’s strategy differs. He pivots to the midterm elections, spotlighting the Texas race between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, and raises the question: would MAGA voters support a Black candidate?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour closes with live YouTube chat reactions and a sharp comparison between today’s geopolitical tensions and the Vietnam era — including how veterans are treated in both.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Callers weigh in as Sherwin examines how past presidents approached war — and how Trump’s strategy differs. He pivots to the midterm elections, spotlighting the Texas race between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, and raises the question: would MAGA...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Callers weigh in as Sherwin examines how past presidents approached war — and how Trump’s strategy differs. He pivots to the midterm elections, spotlighting the Texas race between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, and raises the question: would MAGA voters support a Black candidate?

The hour closes with live YouTube chat reactions and a sharp comparison between today’s geopolitical tensions and the Vietnam era — including how veterans are treated in both.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Callers weigh in as Sherwin examines how past presidents approached war — and how Trump’s strategy differs. He pivots to the midterm elections, spotlighting the Texas race between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, and raises the question: would MAGA voters support a Black candidate?

The hour closes with live YouTube chat reactions and a sharp comparison between today’s geopolitical tensions and the Vietnam era — including how veterans are treated in both.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/3/26 11AM: Drafts, Elections &amp; America’s Origins</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/03/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-acm3cqwu6y54phvlwtwbm1gsghbr4zbd</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin revisits the global implications and rising costs of war, noting how many countries are already involved. Calls from Al, Marlon, and Bob spark debate — including a pointed question about whether Sherwin would support reinstating the draft.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He closes by discussing today’s elections and America’s founding contradictions — immigration, identity shifts, and the uncomfortable truths about how people assimilated into a racially divided nation.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:04:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241308</guid><enclosure length="46147829" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8007928_2026-03-03-194728.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin revisits the global implications and rising costs of war, noting how many countries are already involved. Calls from Al, Marlon, and Bob spark debate — including a pointed question about whether Sherwin would support reinstating the draft.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He closes by discussing today’s elections and America’s founding contradictions — immigration, identity shifts, and the uncomfortable truths about how people assimilated into a racially divided nation.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin revisits the global implications and rising costs of war, noting how many countries are already involved. Calls from Al, Marlon, and Bob spark debate — including a pointed question about whether Sherwin would support reinstating the draft.

He ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin revisits the global implications and rising costs of war, noting how many countries are already involved. Calls from Al, Marlon, and Bob spark debate — including a pointed question about whether Sherwin would support reinstating the draft.

He closes by discussing today’s elections and America’s founding contradictions — immigration, identity shifts, and the uncomfortable truths about how people assimilated into a racially divided nation.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:03</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin revisits the global implications and rising costs of war, noting how many countries are already involved. Calls from Al, Marlon, and Bob spark debate — including a pointed question about whether Sherwin would support reinstating the draft.

He closes by discussing today’s elections and America’s founding contradictions — immigration, identity shifts, and the uncomfortable truths about how people assimilated into a racially divided nation.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/2/26 9AM: War, What Is IT Good For?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/02/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-2sidjxmlrdspe3pu1mfgobhpngsay6rv</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the aftermath of a weekend of bombing and the growing fears of a wider conflict with Iran. He dives into what escalating tensions could mean for global oil markets, unpacking the price-per-barrel tipping point that could send massive profits to investors positioned to benefit. Sherwin also examines what he sees as an emerging propaganda campaign designed to manufacture public support for another war in the Middle East.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:03:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241311</guid><enclosure length="45120225" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8004975_2026-03-02-180715.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the aftermath of a weekend of bombing and the growing fears of a wider conflict with Iran. He dives into what escalating tensions could mean for global oil markets, unpacking the price-per-barrel tipping point that could send massive profits to investors positioned to benefit. Sherwin also examines what he sees as an emerging propaganda campaign designed to manufacture public support for another war in the Middle East.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin breaks down the aftermath of a weekend of bombing and the growing fears of a wider conflict with Iran. He dives into what escalating tensions could mean for global oil markets, unpacking the price-per-barrel tipping point that could send massiv...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin breaks down the aftermath of a weekend of bombing and the growing fears of a wider conflict with Iran. He dives into what escalating tensions could mean for global oil markets, unpacking the price-per-barrel tipping point that could send massive profits to investors positioned to benefit. Sherwin also examines what he sees as an emerging propaganda campaign designed to manufacture public support for another war in the Middle East.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin breaks down the aftermath of a weekend of bombing and the growing fears of a wider conflict with Iran. He dives into what escalating tensions could mean for global oil markets, unpacking the price-per-barrel tipping point that could send massive profits to investors positioned to benefit. Sherwin also examines what he sees as an emerging propaganda campaign designed to manufacture public support for another war in the Middle East.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/2/26 10AM: Follow the Money — Globally &amp; Locally</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/02/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-dqkqoybwd5yhkthor2smwrxjqo0bzsfi</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the global fallout of escalating tensions with Iran, arguing that pressure around nuclear weapons could reshape international politics — and potentially fuel profitable war narratives. He connects that to midterm math, explaining how just one seat could shift congressional power and trigger impeachment talks.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conversation then pivots local, as Sherwin questions the arrival of a new Live Nation-backed concert venue. From competition concerns to policing decisions and a fatal incident outside on opening day, he asks who benefits — and who’s responsible — when big corporate players move in.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241316</guid><enclosure length="46305116" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8004974_2026-03-02-180514.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the global fallout of escalating tensions with Iran, arguing that pressure around nuclear weapons could reshape international politics — and potentially fuel profitable war narratives. He connects that to midterm math, explaining how just one seat could shift congressional power and trigger impeachment talks.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conversation then pivots local, as Sherwin questions the arrival of a new Live Nation-backed concert venue. From competition concerns to policing decisions and a fatal incident outside on opening day, he asks who benefits — and who’s responsible — when big corporate players move in.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin breaks down the global fallout of escalating tensions with Iran, arguing that pressure around nuclear weapons could reshape international politics — and potentially fuel profitable war narratives. He connects that to midterm math, explaining ho...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin breaks down the global fallout of escalating tensions with Iran, arguing that pressure around nuclear weapons could reshape international politics — and potentially fuel profitable war narratives. He connects that to midterm math, explaining how just one seat could shift congressional power and trigger impeachment talks.

The conversation then pivots local, as Sherwin questions the arrival of a new Live Nation-backed concert venue. From competition concerns to policing decisions and a fatal incident outside on opening day, he asks who benefits — and who’s responsible — when big corporate players move in.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:13</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin breaks down the global fallout of escalating tensions with Iran, arguing that pressure around nuclear weapons could reshape international politics — and potentially fuel profitable war narratives. He connects that to midterm math, explaining how just one seat could shift congressional power and trigger impeachment talks.

The conversation then pivots local, as Sherwin questions the arrival of a new Live Nation-backed concert venue. From competition concerns to policing decisions and a fatal incident outside on opening day, he asks who benefits — and who’s responsible — when big corporate players move in.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>3/2/26 11AM: Control, Culture &amp; Consequences</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/03/02/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-k77x8a9jkgyxyftgsybyvcpinthokgym</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin tackles debates around weed and gun ownership before exposing how an April Fool’s article spiraled into real-world behavior. He then turns to grocery store closures, delivery culture, and what it means when neighborhoods lose access to essentials.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A wide-ranging final hour that blends misinformation, policy, and economic shifts.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241319</guid><enclosure length="45801799" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8004973_2026-03-02-180213.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin tackles debates around weed and gun ownership before exposing how an April Fool’s article spiraled into real-world behavior. He then turns to grocery store closures, delivery culture, and what it means when neighborhoods lose access to essentials.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A wide-ranging final hour that blends misinformation, policy, and economic shifts.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin tackles debates around weed and gun ownership before exposing how an April Fool’s article spiraled into real-world behavior. He then turns to grocery store closures, delivery culture, and what it means when neighborhoods lose access to essentia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin tackles debates around weed and gun ownership before exposing how an April Fool’s article spiraled into real-world behavior. He then turns to grocery store closures, delivery culture, and what it means when neighborhoods lose access to essentials.

A wide-ranging final hour that blends misinformation, policy, and economic shifts.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:41</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin tackles debates around weed and gun ownership before exposing how an April Fool’s article spiraled into real-world behavior. He then turns to grocery store closures, delivery culture, and what it means when neighborhoods lose access to essentials.

A wide-ranging final hour that blends misinformation, policy, and economic shifts.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/27/26 9AM:</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-hyroht1qa9cwclhwbzgnrfl3pa2eqzey</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin jumps into the weed-in-public debate, arguing that smelling like smoke in restaurants and courtrooms isn’t just about legality — it’s about consideration. From childhood marketing tactics to parenting habits, he connects culture, responsibility, and public standards in Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:17:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241322</guid><enclosure length="44721766" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8001482_2026-02-27-185622.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin jumps into the weed-in-public debate, arguing that smelling like smoke in restaurants and courtrooms isn’t just about legality — it’s about consideration. From childhood marketing tactics to parenting habits, he connects culture, responsibility, and public standards in Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin jumps into the weed-in-public debate, arguing that smelling like smoke in restaurants and courtrooms isn’t just about legality — it’s about consideration. From childhood marketing tactics to parenting habits, he connects culture, responsibility...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin jumps into the weed-in-public debate, arguing that smelling like smoke in restaurants and courtrooms isn’t just about legality — it’s about consideration. From childhood marketing tactics to parenting habits, he connects culture, responsibility, and public standards in Milwaukee.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin jumps into the weed-in-public debate, arguing that smelling like smoke in restaurants and courtrooms isn’t just about legality — it’s about consideration. From childhood marketing tactics to parenting habits, he connects culture, responsibility, and public standards in Milwaukee.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/27/26 10AM: Culture, Parenting &amp; Public Etiquette</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-qldcou0qweejxllsiwclynrs2bwlldlo</link><description>&lt;p&gt;A single roach can ruin a meal — and sometimes a business. Sherwin recounts a memorable restaurant moment, opens the phone lines for listener stories, and talks about accountability in both dining establishments and customer behavior.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241325</guid><enclosure length="45875200" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8001480_2026-02-27-184420.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;A single roach can ruin a meal — and sometimes a business. Sherwin recounts a memorable restaurant moment, opens the phone lines for listener stories, and talks about accountability in both dining establishments and customer behavior.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>A single roach can ruin a meal — and sometimes a business. Sherwin recounts a memorable restaurant moment, opens the phone lines for listener stories, and talks about accountability in both dining establishments and customer behavior.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A single roach can ruin a meal — and sometimes a business. Sherwin recounts a memorable restaurant moment, opens the phone lines for listener stories, and talks about accountability in both dining establishments and customer behavior.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:46</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>A single roach can ruin a meal — and sometimes a business. Sherwin recounts a memorable restaurant moment, opens the phone lines for listener stories, and talks about accountability in both dining establishments and customer behavior.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/27/26 11AM: The Milwaukee Experience &amp; Mindset</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-mb6q0li43bsey04qnjvptvfl8360oxrm</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin closes the day by spotlighting Milwaukee events, challenging callers on tipping culture, and engaging the YouTube chat. It’s lighter in tone — but still rooted in accountability and community standards.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:14:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241327</guid><enclosure length="46546288" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/8001479_2026-02-27-184119.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin closes the day by spotlighting Milwaukee events, challenging callers on tipping culture, and engaging the YouTube chat. It’s lighter in tone — but still rooted in accountability and community standards.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin closes the day by spotlighting Milwaukee events, challenging callers on tipping culture, and engaging the YouTube chat. It’s lighter in tone — but still rooted in accountability and community standards.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin closes the day by spotlighting Milwaukee events, challenging callers on tipping culture, and engaging the YouTube chat. It’s lighter in tone — but still rooted in accountability and community standards.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:28</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin closes the day by spotlighting Milwaukee events, challenging callers on tipping culture, and engaging the YouTube chat. It’s lighter in tone — but still rooted in accountability and community standards.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/26/26 9AM: The Fatigue is Real</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/26/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-vmui70aint6zahnqujnqm3ppfos1ixvm</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reflects on his first day on air and why getting candidates comfortable once felt essential — but today, fatigue dominates the political landscape. He previews early polling numbers, breaks down Mandela Barnes’ name recognition advantage, and asks the bigger question: does race still factor into electability?&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:08:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241330</guid><enclosure length="44900024" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7999300_2026-02-26-190700.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reflects on his first day on air and why getting candidates comfortable once felt essential — but today, fatigue dominates the political landscape. He previews early polling numbers, breaks down Mandela Barnes’ name recognition advantage, and asks the bigger question: does race still factor into electability?&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin reflects on his first day on air and why getting candidates comfortable once felt essential — but today, fatigue dominates the political landscape. He previews early polling numbers, breaks down Mandela Barnes’ name recognition advantage, and a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin reflects on his first day on air and why getting candidates comfortable once felt essential — but today, fatigue dominates the political landscape. He previews early polling numbers, breaks down Mandela Barnes’ name recognition advantage, and asks the bigger question: does race still factor into electability?</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:45</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin reflects on his first day on air and why getting candidates comfortable once felt essential — but today, fatigue dominates the political landscape. He previews early polling numbers, breaks down Mandela Barnes’ name recognition advantage, and asks the bigger question: does race still factor into electability?</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/26/26 10AM: Rights Given Can Be Taken</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/26/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ajmwmtx5bbylfuipoxvnyxt87itx7i1t</link><description>&lt;p&gt;A leaked audio clip ignites outrage, but Sherwin says the mindset behind it never left. He connects past public racism to modern coded language, challenges political apathy, and explains how educators’ words can shape a student’s self-worth.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241333</guid><enclosure length="46745518" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7999299_2026-02-26-190539.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;A leaked audio clip ignites outrage, but Sherwin says the mindset behind it never left. He connects past public racism to modern coded language, challenges political apathy, and explains how educators’ words can shape a student’s self-worth.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>A leaked audio clip ignites outrage, but Sherwin says the mindset behind it never left. He connects past public racism to modern coded language, challenges political apathy, and explains how educators’ words can shape a student’s self-worth.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A leaked audio clip ignites outrage, but Sherwin says the mindset behind it never left. He connects past public racism to modern coded language, challenges political apathy, and explains how educators’ words can shape a student’s self-worth.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:40</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>A leaked audio clip ignites outrage, but Sherwin says the mindset behind it never left. He connects past public racism to modern coded language, challenges political apathy, and explains how educators’ words can shape a student’s self-worth.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/26/26 11AM: Follow the Money in Milwaukee</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/26/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ujhayoocy3kcmjq4byeflfhp4vtdhgbn</link><description>&lt;p&gt;From classroom accountability to church land exemptions and minimum wage policy, Sherwin asks what Milwaukee could look like if leaders made different financial decisions. The hour closes with listener reactions and a broader look at local responsibility.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:06:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241336</guid><enclosure length="46619688" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7999298_2026-02-26-190338.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;From classroom accountability to church land exemptions and minimum wage policy, Sherwin asks what Milwaukee could look like if leaders made different financial decisions. The hour closes with listener reactions and a broader look at local responsibility.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>From classroom accountability to church land exemptions and minimum wage policy, Sherwin asks what Milwaukee could look like if leaders made different financial decisions. The hour closes with listener reactions and a broader look at local responsibility.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>From classroom accountability to church land exemptions and minimum wage policy, Sherwin asks what Milwaukee could look like if leaders made different financial decisions. The hour closes with listener reactions and a broader look at local responsibility.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>From classroom accountability to church land exemptions and minimum wage policy, Sherwin asks what Milwaukee could look like if leaders made different financial decisions. The hour closes with listener reactions and a broader look at local responsibility.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/25/26 9AM: Fact-Checking the State of the Union</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/25/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-93y9kva5glwkfd2qiug2mptzygzdzsll</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reacts to last night’s lengthy State of the Union, admitting he tried to stay objective—but some claims were hard to ignore. From economic talking points to real-time fact-checking, he breaks down what was said, what wasn’t, and why members of Congress—including Al Green—made headlines during the address.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:12:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241339</guid><enclosure length="46651146" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7996765_2026-02-25-185805.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reacts to last night’s lengthy State of the Union, admitting he tried to stay objective—but some claims were hard to ignore. From economic talking points to real-time fact-checking, he breaks down what was said, what wasn’t, and why members of Congress—including Al Green—made headlines during the address.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin reacts to last night’s lengthy State of the Union, admitting he tried to stay objective—but some claims were hard to ignore. From economic talking points to real-time fact-checking, he breaks down what was said, what wasn’t, and why members of ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin reacts to last night’s lengthy State of the Union, admitting he tried to stay objective—but some claims were hard to ignore. From economic talking points to real-time fact-checking, he breaks down what was said, what wasn’t, and why members of Congress—including Al Green—made headlines during the address.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin reacts to last night’s lengthy State of the Union, admitting he tried to stay objective—but some claims were hard to ignore. From economic talking points to real-time fact-checking, he breaks down what was said, what wasn’t, and why members of Congress—including Al Green—made headlines during the address.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/25/26 10AM: Let's go for a Ride</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/25/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-bynvb5qchldxqd0azzocxx7nol9swykn</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The State of the Union conversation continues before Sherwin pivots to faith and finances. After checking the YouTube poll on church attendance, he revisits past reporting on clergy abuse and asks a bigger question: does the church give back to the community at the same level the community gives to it?&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:11:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241342</guid><enclosure length="45938114" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7996764_2026-02-25-185504.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The State of the Union conversation continues before Sherwin pivots to faith and finances. After checking the YouTube poll on church attendance, he revisits past reporting on clergy abuse and asks a bigger question: does the church give back to the community at the same level the community gives to it?&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>The State of the Union conversation continues before Sherwin pivots to faith and finances. After checking the YouTube poll on church attendance, he revisits past reporting on clergy abuse and asks a bigger question: does the church give back to the com...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The State of the Union conversation continues before Sherwin pivots to faith and finances. After checking the YouTube poll on church attendance, he revisits past reporting on clergy abuse and asks a bigger question: does the church give back to the community at the same level the community gives to it?</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:51</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>The State of the Union conversation continues before Sherwin pivots to faith and finances. After checking the YouTube poll on church attendance, he revisits past reporting on clergy abuse and asks a bigger question: does the church give back to the community at the same level the community gives to it?</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/25/26 11AM: Follow the Money...</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/25/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-hfnj1walvboktu4hrwa7duiefnudfy3t</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin digs into where church money goes—and why it matters. He questions why Black churches deposit funds in banks with histories of discrimination and explores what could happen if even a fraction of those deposits moved to Black-owned institutions. Listeners call in as Sherwin lays out how financial decisions—not just public policy—could reshape the community.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:10:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241345</guid><enclosure length="43421532" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7996763_2026-02-25-185403.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin digs into where church money goes—and why it matters. He questions why Black churches deposit funds in banks with histories of discrimination and explores what could happen if even a fraction of those deposits moved to Black-owned institutions. Listeners call in as Sherwin lays out how financial decisions—not just public policy—could reshape the community.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin digs into where church money goes—and why it matters. He questions why Black churches deposit funds in banks with histories of discrimination and explores what could happen if even a fraction of those deposits moved to Black-owned institutions....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin digs into where church money goes—and why it matters. He questions why Black churches deposit funds in banks with histories of discrimination and explores what could happen if even a fraction of those deposits moved to Black-owned institutions. Listeners call in as Sherwin lays out how financial decisions—not just public policy—could reshape the community.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>45:12</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin digs into where church money goes—and why it matters. He questions why Black churches deposit funds in banks with histories of discrimination and explores what could happen if even a fraction of those deposits moved to Black-owned institutions. Listeners call in as Sherwin lays out how financial decisions—not just public policy—could reshape the community.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/24/26 9AM: The State of Our Union</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/24/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-a8fsjzr8jbvwpanoq9rkte9iqj1d8gco</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Tonight, as the President delivers his State of the Union address, Sherwin Hughes opens the show by cutting through the headlines — acknowledging the polling challenges facing Donald Trump, yet highlighting a “silent group” of voters still strongly aligned with his agenda. With the 2028 race already taking shape in the background, Sherwin frames the conversation around the real state of the union — not just politics, but the fabric of American civil life and law enforcement.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sherwin turns to the evolving nature of policing in the U.S. — from hours spent watching body-cam footage online to how police-public interactions have shifted, including the emphasis on verbal warnings before force is used.&lt;br/&gt;
Sherwin reflects on his own traffic stoppage experience — how a respectful approach helped him walk away without a ticket — and explores the human side of everyday encounters with law enforcement.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241348</guid><enclosure length="43484446" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7994524_2026-02-24-181024.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Tonight, as the President delivers his State of the Union address, Sherwin Hughes opens the show by cutting through the headlines — acknowledging the polling challenges facing Donald Trump, yet highlighting a “silent group” of voters still strongly aligned with his agenda. With the 2028 race already taking shape in the background, Sherwin frames the conversation around the real state of the union — not just politics, but the fabric of American civil life and law enforcement.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sherwin turns to the evolving nature of policing in the U.S. — from hours spent watching body-cam footage online to how police-public interactions have shifted, including the emphasis on verbal warnings before force is used.&lt;br/&gt;
Sherwin reflects on his own traffic stoppage experience — how a respectful approach helped him walk away without a ticket — and explores the human side of everyday encounters with law enforcement.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Tonight, as the President delivers his State of the Union address, Sherwin Hughes opens the show by cutting through the headlines — acknowledging the polling challenges facing Donald Trump, yet highlighting a “silent group” of voters still strongly ali...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Tonight, as the President delivers his State of the Union address, Sherwin Hughes opens the show by cutting through the headlines — acknowledging the polling challenges facing Donald Trump, yet highlighting a “silent group” of voters still strongly aligned with his agenda. With the 2028 race already taking shape in the background, Sherwin frames the conversation around the real state of the union — not just politics, but the fabric of American civil life and law enforcement.

Sherwin turns to the evolving nature of policing in the U.S. — from hours spent watching body-cam footage online to how police-public interactions have shifted, including the emphasis on verbal warnings before force is used.
Sherwin reflects on his own traffic stoppage experience — how a respectful approach helped him walk away without a ticket — and explores the human side of everyday encounters with law enforcement.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>45:17</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Tonight, as the President delivers his State of the Union address, Sherwin Hughes opens the show by cutting through the headlines — acknowledging the polling challenges facing Donald Trump, yet highlighting a “silent group” of voters still strongly aligned with his agenda. With the 2028 race already taking shape in the background, Sherwin frames the conversation around the real state of the union — not just politics, but the fabric of American civil life and law enforcement.

Sherwin turns to the evolving nature of policing in the U.S. — from hours spent watching body-cam footage online to how police-public interactions have shifted, including the emphasis on verbal warnings before force is used.
Sherwin reflects on his own traffic stoppage experience — how a respectful approach helped him walk away without a ticket — and explores the human side of everyday encounters with law enforcement.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/24/26 10AM: Pulled Over &amp; Politically Played</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/24/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-nyf2wsioh2w2jwo8jvegwc711ys52av7</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reacts to a striking YouTube poll result — over 80% of listeners say they’ve been pulled over in the last year. He breaks down what to do during a traffic stop, your rights, and how to protect yourself legally.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conversation expands to the State of the Union, public perception, and the dangers of misusing accusations of racism. Sherwin also argues that low voter turnout isn’t accidental — it’s tied to literacy gaps and disengagement that shape elections more than people realize.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241351</guid><enclosure length="47217377" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7994523_2026-02-24-180823.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reacts to a striking YouTube poll result — over 80% of listeners say they’ve been pulled over in the last year. He breaks down what to do during a traffic stop, your rights, and how to protect yourself legally.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conversation expands to the State of the Union, public perception, and the dangers of misusing accusations of racism. Sherwin also argues that low voter turnout isn’t accidental — it’s tied to literacy gaps and disengagement that shape elections more than people realize.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin reacts to a striking YouTube poll result — over 80% of listeners say they’ve been pulled over in the last year. He breaks down what to do during a traffic stop, your rights, and how to protect yourself legally.

The conversation expands to the ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin reacts to a striking YouTube poll result — over 80% of listeners say they’ve been pulled over in the last year. He breaks down what to do during a traffic stop, your rights, and how to protect yourself legally.

The conversation expands to the State of the Union, public perception, and the dangers of misusing accusations of racism. Sherwin also argues that low voter turnout isn’t accidental — it’s tied to literacy gaps and disengagement that shape elections more than people realize.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin reacts to a striking YouTube poll result — over 80% of listeners say they’ve been pulled over in the last year. He breaks down what to do during a traffic stop, your rights, and how to protect yourself legally.

The conversation expands to the State of the Union, public perception, and the dangers of misusing accusations of racism. Sherwin also argues that low voter turnout isn’t accidental — it’s tied to literacy gaps and disengagement that shape elections more than people realize.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/24/26 11AM: Recession Warnings &amp; State of the Spin</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/24/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-wc0d1k5wtk7msktxs8e3cyuwaylyxju6</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin argues that Americans aren’t being told how serious the economic outlook really is. He connects rising layoffs across major corporations to recession signals reminiscent of 2009 and questions how tonight’s State of the Union will frame the reality. He revisits what to do during a traffic stop — stay quiet, don’t consent to searches — and closes the show navigating a spirited call from Al as the broader conversation about politics, policing, and economic uncertainty wraps up.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:55:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241354</guid><enclosure length="46462402" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7994520_2026-02-24-184820.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin argues that Americans aren’t being told how serious the economic outlook really is. He connects rising layoffs across major corporations to recession signals reminiscent of 2009 and questions how tonight’s State of the Union will frame the reality. He revisits what to do during a traffic stop — stay quiet, don’t consent to searches — and closes the show navigating a spirited call from Al as the broader conversation about politics, policing, and economic uncertainty wraps up.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin argues that Americans aren’t being told how serious the economic outlook really is. He connects rising layoffs across major corporations to recession signals reminiscent of 2009 and questions how tonight’s State of the Union will frame the real...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin argues that Americans aren’t being told how serious the economic outlook really is. He connects rising layoffs across major corporations to recession signals reminiscent of 2009 and questions how tonight’s State of the Union will frame the reality. He revisits what to do during a traffic stop — stay quiet, don’t consent to searches — and closes the show navigating a spirited call from Al as the broader conversation about politics, policing, and economic uncertainty wraps up.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:23</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin argues that Americans aren’t being told how serious the economic outlook really is. He connects rising layoffs across major corporations to recession signals reminiscent of 2009 and questions how tonight’s State of the Union will frame the reality. He revisits what to do during a traffic stop — stay quiet, don’t consent to searches — and closes the show navigating a spirited call from Al as the broader conversation about politics, policing, and economic uncertainty wraps up.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/23/26 9AM: Black History Month is Not Multi Cultural</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ktt1himbvgyaqvbeiq4sl2mchoccedp0</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show with a passionate take on the difference between multicultural celebrations and Black History Month. While multicultural events have their place, Sherwin argues that Black History Month should remain a space intentionally centered on Black history and experiences. He reacts to a recent Black History Month event in Sheboygan, highlighting that two-thirds of the sorority members interviewed were white, and questions what it means when Black spaces don’t feel fully representative of the culture they’re meant to celebrate. Sherwin explores the idea that Black Americans are often expected to be multicultural in every space — even when honoring their own heritage.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:09:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241357</guid><enclosure length="47290777" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7992198_2026-02-23-181638.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show with a passionate take on the difference between multicultural celebrations and Black History Month. While multicultural events have their place, Sherwin argues that Black History Month should remain a space intentionally centered on Black history and experiences. He reacts to a recent Black History Month event in Sheboygan, highlighting that two-thirds of the sorority members interviewed were white, and questions what it means when Black spaces don’t feel fully representative of the culture they’re meant to celebrate. Sherwin explores the idea that Black Americans are often expected to be multicultural in every space — even when honoring their own heritage.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show with a passionate take on the difference between multicultural celebrations and Black History Month. While multicultural events have their place, Sherwin argues that Black History Month should remain a space intentionally centere...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show with a passionate take on the difference between multicultural celebrations and Black History Month. While multicultural events have their place, Sherwin argues that Black History Month should remain a space intentionally centered on Black history and experiences. He reacts to a recent Black History Month event in Sheboygan, highlighting that two-thirds of the sorority members interviewed were white, and questions what it means when Black spaces don’t feel fully representative of the culture they’re meant to celebrate. Sherwin explores the idea that Black Americans are often expected to be multicultural in every space — even when honoring their own heritage.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:14</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show with a passionate take on the difference between multicultural celebrations and Black History Month. While multicultural events have their place, Sherwin argues that Black History Month should remain a space intentionally centered on Black history and experiences. He reacts to a recent Black History Month event in Sheboygan, highlighting that two-thirds of the sorority members interviewed were white, and questions what it means when Black spaces don’t feel fully representative of the culture they’re meant to celebrate. Sherwin explores the idea that Black Americans are often expected to be multicultural in every space — even when honoring their own heritage.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/23/26 10AM: Food, Freedom &amp; EBT: Who Gets to Decide?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-4qyxbv8reojtbbvz26dotwturabx2y7l</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens Hour 2 with a strong reaction to a controversial bill that would limit what people can purchase using EBT/SNAP benefits. He questions whether government restrictions on food choices cross the line — and whether the proposal disproportionately impacts Milwaukee and its Black community. Sherwin dives into tough conversations about health, eating habits, cooking culture, and what he sees as unhealthy patterns within the community.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As the hour continues, callers weigh in on SNAP benefits, food deserts, and the realities of grocery access in Milwaukee neighborhoods. Sherwin challenges the idea that access is the only issue, arguing that purchasing habits also play a major role. The discussion gets real about junk food spending, fresh produce, personal responsibility, and systemic barriers — with Russ calling in to offer his perspective on food deserts and the broader economic landscape.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It’s an unfiltered hour tackling freedom of choice, accountability, and how policy decisions impact everyday families.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241360</guid><enclosure length="45906657" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7992197_2026-02-23-181437.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens Hour 2 with a strong reaction to a controversial bill that would limit what people can purchase using EBT/SNAP benefits. He questions whether government restrictions on food choices cross the line — and whether the proposal disproportionately impacts Milwaukee and its Black community. Sherwin dives into tough conversations about health, eating habits, cooking culture, and what he sees as unhealthy patterns within the community.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As the hour continues, callers weigh in on SNAP benefits, food deserts, and the realities of grocery access in Milwaukee neighborhoods. Sherwin challenges the idea that access is the only issue, arguing that purchasing habits also play a major role. The discussion gets real about junk food spending, fresh produce, personal responsibility, and systemic barriers — with Russ calling in to offer his perspective on food deserts and the broader economic landscape.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It’s an unfiltered hour tackling freedom of choice, accountability, and how policy decisions impact everyday families.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens Hour 2 with a strong reaction to a controversial bill that would limit what people can purchase using EBT/SNAP benefits. He questions whether government restrictions on food choices cross the line — and whether the proposal disproportiona...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens Hour 2 with a strong reaction to a controversial bill that would limit what people can purchase using EBT/SNAP benefits. He questions whether government restrictions on food choices cross the line — and whether the proposal disproportionately impacts Milwaukee and its Black community. Sherwin dives into tough conversations about health, eating habits, cooking culture, and what he sees as unhealthy patterns within the community.

As the hour continues, callers weigh in on SNAP benefits, food deserts, and the realities of grocery access in Milwaukee neighborhoods. Sherwin challenges the idea that access is the only issue, arguing that purchasing habits also play a major role. The discussion gets real about junk food spending, fresh produce, personal responsibility, and systemic barriers — with Russ calling in to offer his perspective on food deserts and the broader economic landscape.

It’s an unfiltered hour tackling freedom of choice, accountability, and how policy decisions impact everyday families.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:48</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens Hour 2 with a strong reaction to a controversial bill that would limit what people can purchase using EBT/SNAP benefits. He questions whether government restrictions on food choices cross the line — and whether the proposal disproportionately impacts Milwaukee and its Black community. Sherwin dives into tough conversations about health, eating habits, cooking culture, and what he sees as unhealthy patterns within the community.

As the hour continues, callers weigh in on SNAP benefits, food deserts, and the realities of grocery access in Milwaukee neighborhoods. Sherwin challenges the idea that access is the only issue, arguing that purchasing habits also play a major role. The discussion gets real about junk food spending, fresh produce, personal responsibility, and systemic barriers — with Russ calling in to offer his perspective on food deserts and the broader economic landscape.

It’s an unfiltered hour tackling freedom of choice, accountability, and how policy decisions impact everyday families.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/23/26 11AM: Gullibility, Groceries &amp; Crossing the Line</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-juqfnxd0cgs8uajync65kjfiaebpjchc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin kicks off Hour 3 by revisiting a surprising controversy — listeners getting upset when he ate fruit on-air. He asks the bigger question: Why does choosing something healthy spark criticism, while unhealthy habits are often encouraged? Red calls in to weigh in as the conversation explores culture, perception, and expectations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour takes a sharp turn into everyday legal pitfalls — like getting in trouble for leaving an item on the bottom of a shopping cart — before circling back to the viral debate about whether eyeglasses contain medicine to help people see. A YouTube poll showing 44% agreement leaves Sherwin stunned, sparking a broader conversation about misinformation and gullibility in the social media era.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the final segment, Sherwin reacts to a bizarre and confrontational situation outside his own home, breaking down the importance of boundaries, respect, and standing your ground.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;From healthy living debates to viral myths and real-life encounters, Hour 3 delivers sharp commentary, humor, and high-energy conversation.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:07:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241363</guid><enclosure length="45833256" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7992196_2026-02-23-181236.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin kicks off Hour 3 by revisiting a surprising controversy — listeners getting upset when he ate fruit on-air. He asks the bigger question: Why does choosing something healthy spark criticism, while unhealthy habits are often encouraged? Red calls in to weigh in as the conversation explores culture, perception, and expectations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour takes a sharp turn into everyday legal pitfalls — like getting in trouble for leaving an item on the bottom of a shopping cart — before circling back to the viral debate about whether eyeglasses contain medicine to help people see. A YouTube poll showing 44% agreement leaves Sherwin stunned, sparking a broader conversation about misinformation and gullibility in the social media era.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the final segment, Sherwin reacts to a bizarre and confrontational situation outside his own home, breaking down the importance of boundaries, respect, and standing your ground.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;From healthy living debates to viral myths and real-life encounters, Hour 3 delivers sharp commentary, humor, and high-energy conversation.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin kicks off Hour 3 by revisiting a surprising controversy — listeners getting upset when he ate fruit on-air. He asks the bigger question: Why does choosing something healthy spark criticism, while unhealthy habits are often encouraged? Red calls...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin kicks off Hour 3 by revisiting a surprising controversy — listeners getting upset when he ate fruit on-air. He asks the bigger question: Why does choosing something healthy spark criticism, while unhealthy habits are often encouraged? Red calls in to weigh in as the conversation explores culture, perception, and expectations.

The hour takes a sharp turn into everyday legal pitfalls — like getting in trouble for leaving an item on the bottom of a shopping cart — before circling back to the viral debate about whether eyeglasses contain medicine to help people see. A YouTube poll showing 44% agreement leaves Sherwin stunned, sparking a broader conversation about misinformation and gullibility in the social media era.

In the final segment, Sherwin reacts to a bizarre and confrontational situation outside his own home, breaking down the importance of boundaries, respect, and standing your ground.

From healthy living debates to viral myths and real-life encounters, Hour 3 delivers sharp commentary, humor, and high-energy conversation.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:43</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin kicks off Hour 3 by revisiting a surprising controversy — listeners getting upset when he ate fruit on-air. He asks the bigger question: Why does choosing something healthy spark criticism, while unhealthy habits are often encouraged? Red calls in to weigh in as the conversation explores culture, perception, and expectations.

The hour takes a sharp turn into everyday legal pitfalls — like getting in trouble for leaving an item on the bottom of a shopping cart — before circling back to the viral debate about whether eyeglasses contain medicine to help people see. A YouTube poll showing 44% agreement leaves Sherwin stunned, sparking a broader conversation about misinformation and gullibility in the social media era.

In the final segment, Sherwin reacts to a bizarre and confrontational situation outside his own home, breaking down the importance of boundaries, respect, and standing your ground.

From healthy living debates to viral myths and real-life encounters, Hour 3 delivers sharp commentary, humor, and high-energy conversation.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/20/26 Accountability 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-xejcuemneqvqnvqb4x1dcdbhi0dpijja</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about holding our elected officials accountable for their actions, Robin Vos’s hate for Milwaukee, and his 101.7 The Truth incident.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:20:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241366</guid><enclosure length="47143976" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7987469_2026-02-20-163209.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about holding our elected officials accountable for their actions, Robin Vos’s hate for Milwaukee, and his 101.7 The Truth incident.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about holding our elected officials accountable for their actions, Robin Vos's hate for Milwaukee, and his 101.7 The Truth incident.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about holding our elected officials accountable for their actions, Robin Vos's hate for Milwaukee, and his 101.7 The Truth incident.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:06</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about holding our elected officials accountable for their actions, Robin Vos's hate for Milwaukee, and his 101.7 The Truth incident.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/20/26 The List 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-fwabwm2hy5iwyqpzim5mc4ilovsyzv5x</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the purpose of his show, the Epstein List, and the new Tyler Perry movie.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:20:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241369</guid><enclosure length="47070576" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7987661_2026-02-20-175701.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the purpose of his show, the Epstein List, and the new Tyler Perry movie.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the purpose of his show, the Epstein List, and the new Tyler Perry movie.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the purpose of his show, the Epstein List, and the new Tyler Perry movie.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:01</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the purpose of his show, the Epstein List, and the new Tyler Perry movie.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/20/26 The Milwaukee Experience 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-xqxnt53jngut1tq2jiubilliw6mct6s2</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the Ticket Master and Live Nation monopiles and the Epstein Files.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:04:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241372</guid><enclosure length="46357544" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7987839_2026-02-20-184239.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the Ticket Master and Live Nation monopiles and the Epstein Files.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the Ticket Master and Live Nation monopiles and the Epstein Files.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the Ticket Master and Live Nation monopiles and the Epstein Files.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:17</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the Ticket Master and Live Nation monopiles and the Epstein Files.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/19/26 What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?  9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/19/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-gkklhrpyrp7to79ilhn3qvbarxmsduqq</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the current state of the job market for blacks in America and the corruption of the Trump regime.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:22:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241375</guid><enclosure length="46546288" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7984956_2026-02-19-162256.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the current state of the job market for blacks in America and the corruption of the Trump regime.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the current state of the job market for blacks in America and the corruption of the Trump regime.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the current state of the job market for blacks in America and the corruption of the Trump regime.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:29</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the current state of the job market for blacks in America and the corruption of the Trump regime.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/19/26 Where Are We Headed? 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/19/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-mjejj3zh66uja64vr1tr6nrifxlassdi</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the current job market for blacks in America, if white people are allies, salary differences in the career choices of different demographics.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:22:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241378</guid><enclosure length="47374663" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7985112_2026-02-19-171212.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the current job market for blacks in America, if white people are allies, salary differences in the career choices of different demographics.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the current job market for blacks in America, if white people are allies, salary differences in the career choices of different demographics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the current job market for blacks in America, if white people are allies, salary differences in the career choices of different demographics.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:21</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the current job market for blacks in America, if white people are allies, salary differences in the career choices of different demographics.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/19/26 It Could Always Get Worse 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/19/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-57oyinbcgp055gwcub4mz3aufyrnpmmp</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the Trump regime and the potential outcome, prison demographics and statistics.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:22:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241380</guid><enclosure length="46640660" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7985237_2026-02-19-173037.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the Trump regime and the potential outcome, prison demographics and statistics.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the Trump regime and the potential outcome, prison demographics and statistics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the Trump regime and the potential outcome, prison demographics and statistics.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:35</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the Trump regime and the potential outcome, prison demographics and statistics.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/18/26 9AM: Totally Radicalized, Dude</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/18/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-atukelp2vzj01zbtylykqlpitd3byxbn</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The hour kicks off with a breakdown of the heated confrontation at Milwaukee City Hall between JoCasta Zamarripa and Mark Chambers. Sherwin shares his personal history with Zamarripa from their days working together in radio, offering behind-the-scenes insight into how personalities and politics sometimes collide. Sherwin zooms out to examine the broader political history of Milwaukee. He revisits the era of former Mayor Tom Barrett and the powerful political machine that shaped city leadership for years. Sherwin argues that the territorial culture created during that time still influences City Hall today — and may help explain why conflicts escalate the way they do.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sherwin dives deeper into leadership style and reputation. Sherwin discusses how he believes long-standing patterns of behavior can surface during high-pressure moments, framing the recent altercation as part of a larger narrative about political culture and personal conduct. Sherwin returns to the City Hall clash and addresses what he sees as a larger issue: how perception, bias, and power dynamics can shape public narratives — particularly when it comes to Black men being labeled or judged based on physical presence. Sherwin closes with strong commentary about accountability, political support, and what this moment means moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:59:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241382</guid><enclosure length="46913290" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7983098_2026-02-18-193338.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The hour kicks off with a breakdown of the heated confrontation at Milwaukee City Hall between JoCasta Zamarripa and Mark Chambers. Sherwin shares his personal history with Zamarripa from their days working together in radio, offering behind-the-scenes insight into how personalities and politics sometimes collide. Sherwin zooms out to examine the broader political history of Milwaukee. He revisits the era of former Mayor Tom Barrett and the powerful political machine that shaped city leadership for years. Sherwin argues that the territorial culture created during that time still influences City Hall today — and may help explain why conflicts escalate the way they do.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sherwin dives deeper into leadership style and reputation. Sherwin discusses how he believes long-standing patterns of behavior can surface during high-pressure moments, framing the recent altercation as part of a larger narrative about political culture and personal conduct. Sherwin returns to the City Hall clash and addresses what he sees as a larger issue: how perception, bias, and power dynamics can shape public narratives — particularly when it comes to Black men being labeled or judged based on physical presence. Sherwin closes with strong commentary about accountability, political support, and what this moment means moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>The hour kicks off with a breakdown of the heated confrontation at Milwaukee City Hall between JoCasta Zamarripa and Mark Chambers. Sherwin shares his personal history with Zamarripa from their days working together in radio, offering behind-the-scenes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The hour kicks off with a breakdown of the heated confrontation at Milwaukee City Hall between JoCasta Zamarripa and Mark Chambers. Sherwin shares his personal history with Zamarripa from their days working together in radio, offering behind-the-scenes insight into how personalities and politics sometimes collide. Sherwin zooms out to examine the broader political history of Milwaukee. He revisits the era of former Mayor Tom Barrett and the powerful political machine that shaped city leadership for years. Sherwin argues that the territorial culture created during that time still influences City Hall today — and may help explain why conflicts escalate the way they do.

Sherwin dives deeper into leadership style and reputation. Sherwin discusses how he believes long-standing patterns of behavior can surface during high-pressure moments, framing the recent altercation as part of a larger narrative about political culture and personal conduct. Sherwin returns to the City Hall clash and addresses what he sees as a larger issue: how perception, bias, and power dynamics can shape public narratives — particularly when it comes to Black men being labeled or judged based on physical presence. Sherwin closes with strong commentary about accountability, political support, and what this moment means moving forward.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:51</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>The hour kicks off with a breakdown of the heated confrontation at Milwaukee City Hall between JoCasta Zamarripa and Mark Chambers. Sherwin shares his personal history with Zamarripa from their days working together in radio, offering behind-the-scenes insight into how personalities and politics sometimes collide. Sherwin zooms out to examine the broader political history of Milwaukee. He revisits the era of former Mayor Tom Barrett and the powerful political machine that shaped city leadership for years. Sherwin argues that the territorial culture created during that time still influences City Hall today — and may help explain why conflicts escalate the way they do.

Sherwin dives deeper into leadership style and reputation. Sherwin discusses how he believes long-standing patterns of behavior can surface during high-pressure moments, framing the recent altercation as part of a larger narrative about political culture and personal conduct. Sherwin returns to the City Hall clash and addresses what he sees as a larger issue: how perception, bias, and power dynamics can shape public narratives — particularly when it comes to Black men being labeled or judged based on physical presence. Sherwin closes with strong commentary about accountability, political support, and what this moment means moving forward.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/18/26 10AM: Infighting, Illusions &amp; Internet Rumors</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/18/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-njw0i6ldtadvzk4rsgnpgto410qno4fi</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues the City Hall conversation, breaking down the myth that Black and Latino communities are unified on every issue. He explains how minority groups experience internal political divides — even if outsiders assume solidarity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour shifts from politics to personality as Sherwin jokes about protecting his DMs, clarifies the wedding ring situation, and calls Milwaukee a tough dating market. He closes with commentary on Trump supporters, followed by a spirited call defending the former president.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241387</guid><enclosure length="46263173" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7983097_2026-02-18-193237.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues the City Hall conversation, breaking down the myth that Black and Latino communities are unified on every issue. He explains how minority groups experience internal political divides — even if outsiders assume solidarity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour shifts from politics to personality as Sherwin jokes about protecting his DMs, clarifies the wedding ring situation, and calls Milwaukee a tough dating market. He closes with commentary on Trump supporters, followed by a spirited call defending the former president.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues the City Hall conversation, breaking down the myth that Black and Latino communities are unified on every issue. He explains how minority groups experience internal political divides — even if outsiders assume solidarity.

The hour sh...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues the City Hall conversation, breaking down the myth that Black and Latino communities are unified on every issue. He explains how minority groups experience internal political divides — even if outsiders assume solidarity.

The hour shifts from politics to personality as Sherwin jokes about protecting his DMs, clarifies the wedding ring situation, and calls Milwaukee a tough dating market. He closes with commentary on Trump supporters, followed by a spirited call defending the former president.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues the City Hall conversation, breaking down the myth that Black and Latino communities are unified on every issue. He explains how minority groups experience internal political divides — even if outsiders assume solidarity.

The hour shifts from politics to personality as Sherwin jokes about protecting his DMs, clarifies the wedding ring situation, and calls Milwaukee a tough dating market. He closes with commentary on Trump supporters, followed by a spirited call defending the former president.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/18/26 11AM: Radicalization &amp; Rejection</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/18/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-jxtdid5e2q1vcy14naccqfjoov1rfts7</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin argues that America is witnessing political radicalization in real time. Calls from Bob, Russ, and Al fuel a heated discussion about crime narratives and political loyalty. The conversation shifts generationally as Sherwin explores how dating culture has changed, why some men fear rejection in the social media era, and how online incel rhetoric connects to broader political patterns.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241390</guid><enclosure length="46105886" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7983096_2026-02-18-193036.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin argues that America is witnessing political radicalization in real time. Calls from Bob, Russ, and Al fuel a heated discussion about crime narratives and political loyalty. The conversation shifts generationally as Sherwin explores how dating culture has changed, why some men fear rejection in the social media era, and how online incel rhetoric connects to broader political patterns.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin argues that America is witnessing political radicalization in real time. Calls from Bob, Russ, and Al fuel a heated discussion about crime narratives and political loyalty. The conversation shifts generationally as Sherwin explores how dating c...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin argues that America is witnessing political radicalization in real time. Calls from Bob, Russ, and Al fuel a heated discussion about crime narratives and political loyalty. The conversation shifts generationally as Sherwin explores how dating culture has changed, why some men fear rejection in the social media era, and how online incel rhetoric connects to broader political patterns.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:01</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin argues that America is witnessing political radicalization in real time. Calls from Bob, Russ, and Al fuel a heated discussion about crime narratives and political loyalty. The conversation shifts generationally as Sherwin explores how dating culture has changed, why some men fear rejection in the social media era, and how online incel rhetoric connects to broader political patterns.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/17/26 9AM: It's Starting</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/17/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-xw8h6erdhcskk8s8spmmoktru08fhfjq</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show with a deeply personal reflection on Rev. Jesse Jackson — sharing memories of the civil rights icon and explaining why his most prized possession is a photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackson taken just hours before King’s assassination. He explores Jackson’s political legacy, his national impact, and his historical significance to Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sherwin dives into election integrity and media accountability. He discusses concerns surrounding the 2024 election, revisits Facebook’s embarrassment over fake political ads in 2016, and examines how tech policy has evolved since. The conversation shifts to federal oversight, the role of government in southern states, and the broader question of whether America has truly experienced a “close” presidential election since 2000.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sherwin tackles the rise of prediction markets and sports gambling. Sherwin argues that legalized betting has blurred ethical lines in broadcasting, potentially incentivizing corruption and turning political and sports coverage into a high-stakes free-for-all.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the final segment, Sherwin turns to health and economics. He questions the Ozempic craze and the sudden nationwide obsession with protein, noting that rapid weight loss isn’t healthy for everyone. He closes by revisiting grocery costs — pointing out that egg prices, which became a political flashpoint in 2024, are now even higher.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:03:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241393</guid><enclosure length="46724546" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7980725_2026-02-17-183525.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show with a deeply personal reflection on Rev. Jesse Jackson — sharing memories of the civil rights icon and explaining why his most prized possession is a photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackson taken just hours before King’s assassination. He explores Jackson’s political legacy, his national impact, and his historical significance to Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sherwin dives into election integrity and media accountability. He discusses concerns surrounding the 2024 election, revisits Facebook’s embarrassment over fake political ads in 2016, and examines how tech policy has evolved since. The conversation shifts to federal oversight, the role of government in southern states, and the broader question of whether America has truly experienced a “close” presidential election since 2000.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sherwin tackles the rise of prediction markets and sports gambling. Sherwin argues that legalized betting has blurred ethical lines in broadcasting, potentially incentivizing corruption and turning political and sports coverage into a high-stakes free-for-all.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the final segment, Sherwin turns to health and economics. He questions the Ozempic craze and the sudden nationwide obsession with protein, noting that rapid weight loss isn’t healthy for everyone. He closes by revisiting grocery costs — pointing out that egg prices, which became a political flashpoint in 2024, are now even higher.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show with a deeply personal reflection on Rev. Jesse Jackson — sharing memories of the civil rights icon and explaining why his most prized possession is a photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackson taken just hours before K...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show with a deeply personal reflection on Rev. Jesse Jackson — sharing memories of the civil rights icon and explaining why his most prized possession is a photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackson taken just hours before King’s assassination. He explores Jackson’s political legacy, his national impact, and his historical significance to Milwaukee.

Sherwin dives into election integrity and media accountability. He discusses concerns surrounding the 2024 election, revisits Facebook’s embarrassment over fake political ads in 2016, and examines how tech policy has evolved since. The conversation shifts to federal oversight, the role of government in southern states, and the broader question of whether America has truly experienced a “close” presidential election since 2000.

Sherwin tackles the rise of prediction markets and sports gambling. Sherwin argues that legalized betting has blurred ethical lines in broadcasting, potentially incentivizing corruption and turning political and sports coverage into a high-stakes free-for-all.

In the final segment, Sherwin turns to health and economics. He questions the Ozempic craze and the sudden nationwide obsession with protein, noting that rapid weight loss isn’t healthy for everyone. He closes by revisiting grocery costs — pointing out that egg prices, which became a political flashpoint in 2024, are now even higher.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:39</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show with a deeply personal reflection on Rev. Jesse Jackson — sharing memories of the civil rights icon and explaining why his most prized possession is a photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackson taken just hours before King’s assassination. He explores Jackson’s political legacy, his national impact, and his historical significance to Milwaukee.

Sherwin dives into election integrity and media accountability. He discusses concerns surrounding the 2024 election, revisits Facebook’s embarrassment over fake political ads in 2016, and examines how tech policy has evolved since. The conversation shifts to federal oversight, the role of government in southern states, and the broader question of whether America has truly experienced a “close” presidential election since 2000.

Sherwin tackles the rise of prediction markets and sports gambling. Sherwin argues that legalized betting has blurred ethical lines in broadcasting, potentially incentivizing corruption and turning political and sports coverage into a high-stakes free-for-all.

In the final segment, Sherwin turns to health and economics. He questions the Ozempic craze and the sudden nationwide obsession with protein, noting that rapid weight loss isn’t healthy for everyone. He closes by revisiting grocery costs — pointing out that egg prices, which became a political flashpoint in 2024, are now even higher.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/17/26 10AM: Housing Warnings &amp; Economic Red Flags</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/17/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-2n5rua3wd4cqqdkuqdo3duirgcihtfa0</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin sounds the alarm on the rising home foreclosure crisis and draws parallels to the 2008 housing collapse. He explains why increasing closures could signal deeper economic trouble ahead, with callers weighing in on what they’re seeing locally.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour also veers into Olympic imagery, political comparisons, and classic Sherwin tangents — from presidential first-term performance to pazackees and donuts — before a wide-ranging call from Julius closes it out.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:02:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241397</guid><enclosure length="47427092" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7980724_2026-02-17-183124.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin sounds the alarm on the rising home foreclosure crisis and draws parallels to the 2008 housing collapse. He explains why increasing closures could signal deeper economic trouble ahead, with callers weighing in on what they’re seeing locally.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour also veers into Olympic imagery, political comparisons, and classic Sherwin tangents — from presidential first-term performance to pazackees and donuts — before a wide-ranging call from Julius closes it out.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin sounds the alarm on the rising home foreclosure crisis and draws parallels to the 2008 housing collapse. He explains why increasing closures could signal deeper economic trouble ahead, with callers weighing in on what they’re seeing locally.

T...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin sounds the alarm on the rising home foreclosure crisis and draws parallels to the 2008 housing collapse. He explains why increasing closures could signal deeper economic trouble ahead, with callers weighing in on what they’re seeing locally.

The hour also veers into Olympic imagery, political comparisons, and classic Sherwin tangents — from presidential first-term performance to pazackees and donuts — before a wide-ranging call from Julius closes it out.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:23</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin sounds the alarm on the rising home foreclosure crisis and draws parallels to the 2008 housing collapse. He explains why increasing closures could signal deeper economic trouble ahead, with callers weighing in on what they’re seeing locally.

The hour also veers into Olympic imagery, political comparisons, and classic Sherwin tangents — from presidential first-term performance to pazackees and donuts — before a wide-ranging call from Julius closes it out.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/17/26 11AM: History, Hypocrisy &amp; Hard Truths</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/17/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-lwlxwjbtbtzca5y5rsbvyi2ndscxire0</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Why is it that when Black Americans speak about past injustice, we’re told to “move on”? Sherwin challenges that logic and questions election integrity narratives, including who might actually benefit from fraud claims.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He plays a powerful video from a pastor addressing America’s real history, compares Obama’s first term plus a year to Trump’s, and closes with a critical look at Marquette University’s loan practices — asking who higher education really serves.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241400</guid><enclosure length="46672117" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7980723_2026-02-17-182923.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Why is it that when Black Americans speak about past injustice, we’re told to “move on”? Sherwin challenges that logic and questions election integrity narratives, including who might actually benefit from fraud claims.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He plays a powerful video from a pastor addressing America’s real history, compares Obama’s first term plus a year to Trump’s, and closes with a critical look at Marquette University’s loan practices — asking who higher education really serves.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Why is it that when Black Americans speak about past injustice, we’re told to “move on”? Sherwin challenges that logic and questions election integrity narratives, including who might actually benefit from fraud claims.

He plays a powerful video from ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Why is it that when Black Americans speak about past injustice, we’re told to “move on”? Sherwin challenges that logic and questions election integrity narratives, including who might actually benefit from fraud claims.

He plays a powerful video from a pastor addressing America’s real history, compares Obama’s first term plus a year to Trump’s, and closes with a critical look at Marquette University’s loan practices — asking who higher education really serves.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:36</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Why is it that when Black Americans speak about past injustice, we’re told to “move on”? Sherwin challenges that logic and questions election integrity narratives, including who might actually benefit from fraud claims.

He plays a powerful video from a pastor addressing America’s real history, compares Obama’s first term plus a year to Trump’s, and closes with a critical look at Marquette University’s loan practices — asking who higher education really serves.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/16/26 9AM: Show Me Your ID</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/16/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-iluagbpu0cgbkgbcfditw7gttsu0uqia</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin kicks off the show with a Valentine’s Day vibe—asking listeners the ultimate debate question: should married women be celebrating “Galentine’s Day”? He also shares a personal milestone: getting flowers delivered to the office for the very first time (and all the reactions that came with it).  Sherwin shifts gears to politics, breaking down Donald Trump’s latest comments and his continued claims about election fraud. He dives into the 2024 election conversation, the so-called “autopsy” that’s been analyzed time and time again and revisits the mail-in ballot debates from both 2020 and 2024—separating rhetoric from reality. Sherwin explores the high-profile connection between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, particularly around election fraud narratives. Callers weigh in with their perspectives, adding fuel to the discussion. Sherwin also shares his thoughts on Neural ink, explaining why he’s intrigued by the technology and what he’s learned so far.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:59:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241403</guid><enclosure length="43327160" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7978558_2026-02-16-183258.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin kicks off the show with a Valentine’s Day vibe—asking listeners the ultimate debate question: should married women be celebrating “Galentine’s Day”? He also shares a personal milestone: getting flowers delivered to the office for the very first time (and all the reactions that came with it).  Sherwin shifts gears to politics, breaking down Donald Trump’s latest comments and his continued claims about election fraud. He dives into the 2024 election conversation, the so-called “autopsy” that’s been analyzed time and time again and revisits the mail-in ballot debates from both 2020 and 2024—separating rhetoric from reality. Sherwin explores the high-profile connection between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, particularly around election fraud narratives. Callers weigh in with their perspectives, adding fuel to the discussion. Sherwin also shares his thoughts on Neural ink, explaining why he’s intrigued by the technology and what he’s learned so far.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin kicks off the show with a Valentine’s Day vibe—asking listeners the ultimate debate question: should married women be celebrating “Galentine’s Day”? He also shares a personal milestone: getting flowers delivered to the office for the very first...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin kicks off the show with a Valentine’s Day vibe—asking listeners the ultimate debate question: should married women be celebrating “Galentine’s Day”? He also shares a personal milestone: getting flowers delivered to the office for the very first time (and all the reactions that came with it).  Sherwin shifts gears to politics, breaking down Donald Trump’s latest comments and his continued claims about election fraud. He dives into the 2024 election conversation, the so-called “autopsy” that’s been analyzed time and time again and revisits the mail-in ballot debates from both 2020 and 2024—separating rhetoric from reality. Sherwin explores the high-profile connection between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, particularly around election fraud narratives. Callers weigh in with their perspectives, adding fuel to the discussion. Sherwin also shares his thoughts on Neural ink, explaining why he’s intrigued by the technology and what he’s learned so far.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>45:07</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin kicks off the show with a Valentine’s Day vibe—asking listeners the ultimate debate question: should married women be celebrating “Galentine’s Day”? He also shares a personal milestone: getting flowers delivered to the office for the very first time (and all the reactions that came with it).  Sherwin shifts gears to politics, breaking down Donald Trump’s latest comments and his continued claims about election fraud. He dives into the 2024 election conversation, the so-called “autopsy” that’s been analyzed time and time again and revisits the mail-in ballot debates from both 2020 and 2024—separating rhetoric from reality. Sherwin explores the high-profile connection between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, particularly around election fraud narratives. Callers weigh in with their perspectives, adding fuel to the discussion. Sherwin also shares his thoughts on Neural ink, explaining why he’s intrigued by the technology and what he’s learned so far.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/16/26 10AM: Identity, Elections &amp; the Blue Wave</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/16/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-is6cimq3arl0cjttpf3wnv7dacupsbbi</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin revisits the history of presidential elections — from Obama’s decisive wins to Clinton’s popular vote margin — and questions why the Electoral College debate has gone quiet. He shifts to stories the media isn’t fully unpacking, including concerns around major headlines and political distractions. The conversation turns local as Sherwin asks: What is Wisconsin’s identity? Is Milwaukee shaping the state’s future as an urban, liberal hub of colleges, sports, and culture? Calls from Bob and Al add heat — especially when Al vents about stolen flood lights. Politics meets personality in this wide-ranging hour.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241406</guid><enclosure length="46001029" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7978557_2026-02-16-183057.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin revisits the history of presidential elections — from Obama’s decisive wins to Clinton’s popular vote margin — and questions why the Electoral College debate has gone quiet. He shifts to stories the media isn’t fully unpacking, including concerns around major headlines and political distractions. The conversation turns local as Sherwin asks: What is Wisconsin’s identity? Is Milwaukee shaping the state’s future as an urban, liberal hub of colleges, sports, and culture? Calls from Bob and Al add heat — especially when Al vents about stolen flood lights. Politics meets personality in this wide-ranging hour.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin revisits the history of presidential elections — from Obama’s decisive wins to Clinton’s popular vote margin — and questions why the Electoral College debate has gone quiet. He shifts to stories the media isn’t fully unpacking, including concer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin revisits the history of presidential elections — from Obama’s decisive wins to Clinton’s popular vote margin — and questions why the Electoral College debate has gone quiet. He shifts to stories the media isn’t fully unpacking, including concerns around major headlines and political distractions. The conversation turns local as Sherwin asks: What is Wisconsin’s identity? Is Milwaukee shaping the state’s future as an urban, liberal hub of colleges, sports, and culture? Calls from Bob and Al add heat — especially when Al vents about stolen flood lights. Politics meets personality in this wide-ranging hour.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:54</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin revisits the history of presidential elections — from Obama’s decisive wins to Clinton’s popular vote margin — and questions why the Electoral College debate has gone quiet. He shifts to stories the media isn’t fully unpacking, including concerns around major headlines and political distractions. The conversation turns local as Sherwin asks: What is Wisconsin’s identity? Is Milwaukee shaping the state’s future as an urban, liberal hub of colleges, sports, and culture? Calls from Bob and Al add heat — especially when Al vents about stolen flood lights. Politics meets personality in this wide-ranging hour.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/16/26 11AM: From Beer City to Birthday Vibes</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/16/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ohmma2h85pzyfr6docvn5mulg9kzinja</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Milwaukee used to be known for beer and brauts — but what defines it now? Sherwin reflects on the city’s changing image before pivoting to personal stories, party plans, and a spirited debate over Galentine’s Day. Truth Nation weighs in on where Sherwin should celebrate his birthday as the show wraps with laughs, chat reactions, and signature commentary.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241410</guid><enclosure length="46661632" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7978556_2026-02-16-182856.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Milwaukee used to be known for beer and brauts — but what defines it now? Sherwin reflects on the city’s changing image before pivoting to personal stories, party plans, and a spirited debate over Galentine’s Day. Truth Nation weighs in on where Sherwin should celebrate his birthday as the show wraps with laughs, chat reactions, and signature commentary.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Milwaukee used to be known for beer and brauts — but what defines it now? Sherwin reflects on the city’s changing image before pivoting to personal stories, party plans, and a spirited debate over Galentine’s Day. Truth Nation weighs in on where Sherwi...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Milwaukee used to be known for beer and brauts — but what defines it now? Sherwin reflects on the city’s changing image before pivoting to personal stories, party plans, and a spirited debate over Galentine’s Day. Truth Nation weighs in on where Sherwin should celebrate his birthday as the show wraps with laughs, chat reactions, and signature commentary.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:35</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Milwaukee used to be known for beer and brauts — but what defines it now? Sherwin reflects on the city’s changing image before pivoting to personal stories, party plans, and a spirited debate over Galentine’s Day. Truth Nation weighs in on where Sherwin should celebrate his birthday as the show wraps with laughs, chat reactions, and signature commentary.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/13/26 9AM: Truth and Consequences</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-lekatndsfxzzsbathga30omim7f5g9gy</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin kicks off with Valentine’s weekend vibes before pivoting hard into politics. He questions the point of diving into the Epstein files if there are no real consequences, challenges “zero tolerance” culture, and breaks down how environmental deregulation quietly harms Black communities the most.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:20:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241413</guid><enclosure length="44920995" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7975680_2026-02-13-193320.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin kicks off with Valentine’s weekend vibes before pivoting hard into politics. He questions the point of diving into the Epstein files if there are no real consequences, challenges “zero tolerance” culture, and breaks down how environmental deregulation quietly harms Black communities the most.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin kicks off with Valentine’s weekend vibes before pivoting hard into politics. He questions the point of diving into the Epstein files if there are no real consequences, challenges “zero tolerance” culture, and breaks down how environmental dereg...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin kicks off with Valentine’s weekend vibes before pivoting hard into politics. He questions the point of diving into the Epstein files if there are no real consequences, challenges “zero tolerance” culture, and breaks down how environmental deregulation quietly harms Black communities the most.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:46</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin kicks off with Valentine’s weekend vibes before pivoting hard into politics. He questions the point of diving into the Epstein files if there are no real consequences, challenges “zero tolerance” culture, and breaks down how environmental deregulation quietly harms Black communities the most.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/13/26 10AM: Pollution, Power, and Payback</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-vudmogqo1q0tsh9apz8i004cox0suc9t</link><description>&lt;p&gt;From weakened environmental protections to historical erasure, Sherwin connects policy to long-term health impacts in Black neighborhoods. He questions whether these decisions are accidental — or intentional — and challenges listeners not to normalize it.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:18:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241416</guid><enclosure length="45875200" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7975679_2026-02-13-191719.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;From weakened environmental protections to historical erasure, Sherwin connects policy to long-term health impacts in Black neighborhoods. He questions whether these decisions are accidental — or intentional — and challenges listeners not to normalize it.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>From weakened environmental protections to historical erasure, Sherwin connects policy to long-term health impacts in Black neighborhoods. He questions whether these decisions are accidental — or intentional — and challenges listeners not to normalize it.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>From weakened environmental protections to historical erasure, Sherwin connects policy to long-term health impacts in Black neighborhoods. He questions whether these decisions are accidental — or intentional — and challenges listeners not to normalize it.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:46</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>From weakened environmental protections to historical erasure, Sherwin connects policy to long-term health impacts in Black neighborhoods. He questions whether these decisions are accidental — or intentional — and challenges listeners not to normalize it.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/13/26 11AM: Fish Fries, Receipts, and Reality</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/13/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-vqsgb2n4tngwvjpcdzcmomz7yjgd2iun</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin keeps it local with The Milwaukee Experience, pushes back on callers demanding his fish fry source, and ends the show by laying out the evidence on environmental rollbacks affecting Black health and communities nationwide.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:17:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241418</guid><enclosure length="46252687" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7975678_2026-02-13-191518.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin keeps it local with The Milwaukee Experience, pushes back on callers demanding his fish fry source, and ends the show by laying out the evidence on environmental rollbacks affecting Black health and communities nationwide.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin keeps it local with The Milwaukee Experience, pushes back on callers demanding his fish fry source, and ends the show by laying out the evidence on environmental rollbacks affecting Black health and communities nationwide.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin keeps it local with The Milwaukee Experience, pushes back on callers demanding his fish fry source, and ends the show by laying out the evidence on environmental rollbacks affecting Black health and communities nationwide.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin keeps it local with The Milwaukee Experience, pushes back on callers demanding his fish fry source, and ends the show by laying out the evidence on environmental rollbacks affecting Black health and communities nationwide.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/12/26 S.O.S. 9AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-sb6cprbxiop6sffcxgnj4kqlszcxjzov</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the possibility of Affirmative Action being banned in Wisconsin, the midterm elections.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:11:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241422</guid><enclosure length="45696942" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7972830_2026-02-12-162430.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the possibility of Affirmative Action being banned in Wisconsin, the midterm elections.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the possibility of Affirmative Action being banned in Wisconsin, the midterm elections.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the possibility of Affirmative Action being banned in Wisconsin, the midterm elections.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:36</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the possibility of Affirmative Action being banned in Wisconsin, the midterm elections.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/12/26 Diversity 10AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-hozatlwvu2aailuww4msbfsdmtxdly9m</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about Affirmative Action and its effects and what would happen if it was ended, The Save Act.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:11:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241425</guid><enclosure length="45696942" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7972999_2026-02-12-171439.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about Affirmative Action and its effects and what would happen if it was ended, The Save Act.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about Affirmative Action and its effects and what would happen if it was ended, The Save Act.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about Affirmative Action and its effects and what would happen if it was ended, The Save Act.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:36</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about Affirmative Action and its effects and what would happen if it was ended, The Save Act.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/12/26 The Save Act 11AM</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-zlonn80zsywxqigjwxa6jezgrkztjz9p</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about The Save Act and the corruption of the Trump regime.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:11:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241429</guid><enclosure length="45287997" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7973139_2026-02-12-180439.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about The Save Act and the corruption of the Trump regime.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about The Save Act and the corruption of the Trump regime.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about The Save Act and the corruption of the Trump regime.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about The Save Act and the corruption of the Trump regime.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/11/26 9AM: We’re Not Angry Enough: Strategy Over Outrage</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/11/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-hhd64swtgniuz57o863xhadlilxagolc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reflects on Milwaukee’s Black History Month celebration, honoring former Mayor Marvin Pratt and highlighting the importance of mentorship and intergenerational leadership. He challenges the idea that public anger alone creates change, arguing that the political system is built to absorb outrage without shifting power.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He makes the case that real revolution is education and strategy—not rebellion. Sherwin connects strong public education, especially for Black children, to safer communities and criticizes outdated MPS policies that harm students and fuel long-term instability.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour closes with a sharp critique of corporations and government systems that prioritize power and profit over people. Sherwin argues that surface-level reforms—whether in schools, policing, or courts—won’t create real change without structural action and policy reform.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:03:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241431</guid><enclosure length="44375736" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7969530_2026-02-11-162830.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reflects on Milwaukee’s Black History Month celebration, honoring former Mayor Marvin Pratt and highlighting the importance of mentorship and intergenerational leadership. He challenges the idea that public anger alone creates change, arguing that the political system is built to absorb outrage without shifting power.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He makes the case that real revolution is education and strategy—not rebellion. Sherwin connects strong public education, especially for Black children, to safer communities and criticizes outdated MPS policies that harm students and fuel long-term instability.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour closes with a sharp critique of corporations and government systems that prioritize power and profit over people. Sherwin argues that surface-level reforms—whether in schools, policing, or courts—won’t create real change without structural action and policy reform.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin reflects on Milwaukee’s Black History Month celebration, honoring former Mayor Marvin Pratt and highlighting the importance of mentorship and intergenerational leadership. He challenges the idea that public anger alone creates change, arguing t...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin reflects on Milwaukee’s Black History Month celebration, honoring former Mayor Marvin Pratt and highlighting the importance of mentorship and intergenerational leadership. He challenges the idea that public anger alone creates change, arguing that the political system is built to absorb outrage without shifting power.

He makes the case that real revolution is education and strategy—not rebellion. Sherwin connects strong public education, especially for Black children, to safer communities and criticizes outdated MPS policies that harm students and fuel long-term instability.

The hour closes with a sharp critique of corporations and government systems that prioritize power and profit over people. Sherwin argues that surface-level reforms—whether in schools, policing, or courts—won’t create real change without structural action and policy reform.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:12</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin reflects on Milwaukee’s Black History Month celebration, honoring former Mayor Marvin Pratt and highlighting the importance of mentorship and intergenerational leadership. He challenges the idea that public anger alone creates change, arguing that the political system is built to absorb outrage without shifting power.

He makes the case that real revolution is education and strategy—not rebellion. Sherwin connects strong public education, especially for Black children, to safer communities and criticizes outdated MPS policies that harm students and fuel long-term instability.

The hour closes with a sharp critique of corporations and government systems that prioritize power and profit over people. Sherwin argues that surface-level reforms—whether in schools, policing, or courts—won’t create real change without structural action and policy reform.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/11/26 10AM: Continuity Over Democracy</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/11/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-rvvxoigwaf2iabdkkty80b2oy8oksu5o</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In Hour 2, Sherwin makes the case that what we’re witnessing isn’t political chaos—it’s system continuity. From attacks on press freedom to the refusal to enforce federal law, he argues that democracy isn’t collapsing by accident but functioning exactly as designed. Sherwin connects slavery, Southern economic dependency, corporate power, and mass incarceration to show how systems of control simply evolve rather than disappear. He breaks down how healthcare dependency, high-fructose corn syrup, and chronic illness create a population too sick and economically tied down to rebel—and why historic “victories” like voting rights often amount to permission, not transformation. This hour is heavy, analytical, and unapologetically direct.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241435</guid><enclosure length="46399488" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7970702_2026-02-11-180002.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In Hour 2, Sherwin makes the case that what we’re witnessing isn’t political chaos—it’s system continuity. From attacks on press freedom to the refusal to enforce federal law, he argues that democracy isn’t collapsing by accident but functioning exactly as designed. Sherwin connects slavery, Southern economic dependency, corporate power, and mass incarceration to show how systems of control simply evolve rather than disappear. He breaks down how healthcare dependency, high-fructose corn syrup, and chronic illness create a population too sick and economically tied down to rebel—and why historic “victories” like voting rights often amount to permission, not transformation. This hour is heavy, analytical, and unapologetically direct.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In Hour 2, Sherwin makes the case that what we’re witnessing isn’t political chaos—it’s system continuity. From attacks on press freedom to the refusal to enforce federal law, he argues that democracy isn’t collapsing by accident but functioning exactl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In Hour 2, Sherwin makes the case that what we’re witnessing isn’t political chaos—it’s system continuity. From attacks on press freedom to the refusal to enforce federal law, he argues that democracy isn’t collapsing by accident but functioning exactly as designed. Sherwin connects slavery, Southern economic dependency, corporate power, and mass incarceration to show how systems of control simply evolve rather than disappear. He breaks down how healthcare dependency, high-fructose corn syrup, and chronic illness create a population too sick and economically tied down to rebel—and why historic “victories” like voting rights often amount to permission, not transformation. This hour is heavy, analytical, and unapologetically direct.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:19</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In Hour 2, Sherwin makes the case that what we’re witnessing isn’t political chaos—it’s system continuity. From attacks on press freedom to the refusal to enforce federal law, he argues that democracy isn’t collapsing by accident but functioning exactly as designed. Sherwin connects slavery, Southern economic dependency, corporate power, and mass incarceration to show how systems of control simply evolve rather than disappear. He breaks down how healthcare dependency, high-fructose corn syrup, and chronic illness create a population too sick and economically tied down to rebel—and why historic “victories” like voting rights often amount to permission, not transformation. This hour is heavy, analytical, and unapologetically direct.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/11/26 11AM: The System Doesn’t Break</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/11/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-t5g7vmljo4eswrlliialymg6hal05mjy</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In Hour 3, Sherwin argues that America hasn’t fundamentally changed — it has simply perfected continuity. From cultural backlash to healthcare funding, census participation, and rising chronic illness, he connects the dots between dependency and power. Sherwin makes the case that outrage, exposure, and even rebellion don’t dismantle systems — they’re absorbed by them. If the system doesn’t respond to anger, what does it respond to?&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:01:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241436</guid><enclosure length="46651146" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7970700_2026-02-11-185700.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In Hour 3, Sherwin argues that America hasn’t fundamentally changed — it has simply perfected continuity. From cultural backlash to healthcare funding, census participation, and rising chronic illness, he connects the dots between dependency and power. Sherwin makes the case that outrage, exposure, and even rebellion don’t dismantle systems — they’re absorbed by them. If the system doesn’t respond to anger, what does it respond to?&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In Hour 3, Sherwin argues that America hasn’t fundamentally changed — it has simply perfected continuity. From cultural backlash to healthcare funding, census participation, and rising chronic illness, he connects the dots between dependency and power....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In Hour 3, Sherwin argues that America hasn’t fundamentally changed — it has simply perfected continuity. From cultural backlash to healthcare funding, census participation, and rising chronic illness, he connects the dots between dependency and power. Sherwin makes the case that outrage, exposure, and even rebellion don’t dismantle systems — they’re absorbed by them. If the system doesn’t respond to anger, what does it respond to?</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In Hour 3, Sherwin argues that America hasn’t fundamentally changed — it has simply perfected continuity. From cultural backlash to healthcare funding, census participation, and rising chronic illness, he connects the dots between dependency and power. Sherwin makes the case that outrage, exposure, and even rebellion don’t dismantle systems — they’re absorbed by them. If the system doesn’t respond to anger, what does it respond to?</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/10/26 9AM: Troublesome</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-xpwxo36cf2rkewtnwtv2oozmjyq1uqqn</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin wants to know if women are open to dating men that are shorter than them. He also shares his thoughts on the food deserts in black communities in Milwaukee and wonders if people still shop in-person, specifically for groceries. He addresses the lack access to these necessities and how it ties to affordable housing.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241439</guid><enclosure length="45246054" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7967370_2026-02-10-180010.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin wants to know if women are open to dating men that are shorter than them. He also shares his thoughts on the food deserts in black communities in Milwaukee and wonders if people still shop in-person, specifically for groceries. He addresses the lack access to these necessities and how it ties to affordable housing.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin wants to know if women are open to dating men that are shorter than them. He also shares his thoughts on the food deserts in black communities in Milwaukee and wonders if people still shop in-person, spec...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin wants to know if women are open to dating men that are shorter than them. He also shares his thoughts on the food deserts in black communities in Milwaukee and wonders if people still shop in-person, specifically for groceries. He addresses the lack access to these necessities and how it ties to affordable housing.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:08</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin wants to know if women are open to dating men that are shorter than them. He also shares his thoughts on the food deserts in black communities in Milwaukee and wonders if people still shop in-person, specifically for groceries. He addresses the lack access to these necessities and how it ties to affordable housing.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/10/26 10AM: Where Did the Jobs Go?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-7yzmgwgaf4tbyr7p0kynib48j40e6atf</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down why microbreweries are booming while big breweries fade, using it as a window into Milwaukee’s larger workforce crisis. From finished goods leaving the city to unfilled jobs across Wisconsin, he asks the uncomfortable question: why do so many positions remain open? The hour explores labor shortages, the role of non-citizen workers, and what’s really holding the local economy back. DT joins the conversation, along with a call from East Side Corey, as the hour closes with a candid discussion about timing, commitments, and what the audience had to say in the YouTube poll.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:03:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241443</guid><enclosure length="45235568" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7967369_2026-02-10-185809.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down why microbreweries are booming while big breweries fade, using it as a window into Milwaukee’s larger workforce crisis. From finished goods leaving the city to unfilled jobs across Wisconsin, he asks the uncomfortable question: why do so many positions remain open? The hour explores labor shortages, the role of non-citizen workers, and what’s really holding the local economy back. DT joins the conversation, along with a call from East Side Corey, as the hour closes with a candid discussion about timing, commitments, and what the audience had to say in the YouTube poll.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin breaks down why microbreweries are booming while big breweries fade, using it as a window into Milwaukee’s larger workforce crisis. From finished goods leaving the city to unfilled jobs across Wisconsin, he asks the uncomfortable question: why ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin breaks down why microbreweries are booming while big breweries fade, using it as a window into Milwaukee’s larger workforce crisis. From finished goods leaving the city to unfilled jobs across Wisconsin, he asks the uncomfortable question: why do so many positions remain open? The hour explores labor shortages, the role of non-citizen workers, and what’s really holding the local economy back. DT joins the conversation, along with a call from East Side Corey, as the hour closes with a candid discussion about timing, commitments, and what the audience had to say in the YouTube poll.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:06</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin breaks down why microbreweries are booming while big breweries fade, using it as a window into Milwaukee’s larger workforce crisis. From finished goods leaving the city to unfilled jobs across Wisconsin, he asks the uncomfortable question: why do so many positions remain open? The hour explores labor shortages, the role of non-citizen workers, and what’s really holding the local economy back. DT joins the conversation, along with a call from East Side Corey, as the hour closes with a candid discussion about timing, commitments, and what the audience had to say in the YouTube poll.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/10/26 11AM: Love, Expectations, and Letting Go</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-zbwmzztg6kvwr7waofbwajmcpq1lhie5</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The final hour shifts gears as Sherwin and DT talk relationships, expectations, and navigating connection—while celebrating DT’s upcoming birthday and the idea that “Black don’t crack.” Truth Nation calls in with their own perspectives before Sherwin heads out to receive an award. Kyle steps into the studio to continue the conversation with DT, breaking down what people should realistically expect from relationships and how those expectations shape outcomes.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241445</guid><enclosure length="46273658" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7967368_2026-02-10-185608.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The final hour shifts gears as Sherwin and DT talk relationships, expectations, and navigating connection—while celebrating DT’s upcoming birthday and the idea that “Black don’t crack.” Truth Nation calls in with their own perspectives before Sherwin heads out to receive an award. Kyle steps into the studio to continue the conversation with DT, breaking down what people should realistically expect from relationships and how those expectations shape outcomes.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>The final hour shifts gears as Sherwin and DT talk relationships, expectations, and navigating connection—while celebrating DT’s upcoming birthday and the idea that “Black don’t crack.” Truth Nation calls in with their own perspectives before Sherwin h...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The final hour shifts gears as Sherwin and DT talk relationships, expectations, and navigating connection—while celebrating DT’s upcoming birthday and the idea that “Black don’t crack.” Truth Nation calls in with their own perspectives before Sherwin heads out to receive an award. Kyle steps into the studio to continue the conversation with DT, breaking down what people should realistically expect from relationships and how those expectations shape outcomes.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:11</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>The final hour shifts gears as Sherwin and DT talk relationships, expectations, and navigating connection—while celebrating DT’s upcoming birthday and the idea that “Black don’t crack.” Truth Nation calls in with their own perspectives before Sherwin heads out to receive an award. Kyle steps into the studio to continue the conversation with DT, breaking down what people should realistically expect from relationships and how those expectations shape outcomes.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/9/26 9AM: The Super Bowl Interrupts Bad Bunny's Halftime Show</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-apupr2ukxb0lpno85a5ijqbmkdkmyyis</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin shares his thoughts on Bad Bunny’s 2026 super Bowl Halftime show. He takes calls from Truth Nation, on why they did and didn’t like the performance based on his special guests, dancing, Spanish lyrics and more.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241449</guid><enclosure length="45749370" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7965000_2026-02-09-175600.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin shares his thoughts on Bad Bunny’s 2026 super Bowl Halftime show. He takes calls from Truth Nation, on why they did and didn’t like the performance based on his special guests, dancing, Spanish lyrics and more.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin shares his thoughts on Bad Bunny's 2026 super Bowl Halftime show. He takes calls from Truth Nation, on why they did and didn't like the performance based on his special guests, dancing, Spanish lyrics and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin shares his thoughts on Bad Bunny's 2026 super Bowl Halftime show. He takes calls from Truth Nation, on why they did and didn't like the performance based on his special guests, dancing, Spanish lyrics and more.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:39</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin shares his thoughts on Bad Bunny's 2026 super Bowl Halftime show. He takes calls from Truth Nation, on why they did and didn't like the performance based on his special guests, dancing, Spanish lyrics and more.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/9/26 10AM: We Can Only Move Forward</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ksu6ezjjumtyy2fjobpzecfscqz2sr9w</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes continues hour 2 talking about the Super Bowl halftime show and the grip that white people are losing on culture.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241453</guid><enclosure length="47175434" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7964999_2026-02-09-175239.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes continues hour 2 talking about the Super Bowl halftime show and the grip that white people are losing on culture.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes continues hour 2 talking about the Super Bowl halftime show and the grip that white people are losing on culture.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes continues hour 2 talking about the Super Bowl halftime show and the grip that white people are losing on culture.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:08</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes continues hour 2 talking about the Super Bowl halftime show and the grip that white people are losing on culture.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/9/26 11AM: Profit, Prisons, and the Language of Power</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-bnf13tn80zqswlaaucpirvod7nz48r0v</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 opens with a heated discussion about language, power, and politics as Sherwin questions how calling someone a “fascist” has suddenly become controversial. Al, NaNa, and Black Conscious call in to weigh in, setting the tone for a broader conversation about how truth is reframed in today’s political climate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour then shifts to immigration, with Sherwin breaking down what he argues is really happening: not deportation, but detention for profit. He reads from an article detailing how private prison companies like CoreCivic and GEO Group are expanding facilities, increasing bed counts, and seeing stock prices rise—turning human confinement into a “great profit opportunity.” The show closes with Mark Chambers joining the conversation, adding insight and perspective as Sherwin connects the dots between politics, corporations, and who ultimately benefits.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:56:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241456</guid><enclosure length="45906657" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7964997_2026-02-09-175037.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 opens with a heated discussion about language, power, and politics as Sherwin questions how calling someone a “fascist” has suddenly become controversial. Al, NaNa, and Black Conscious call in to weigh in, setting the tone for a broader conversation about how truth is reframed in today’s political climate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour then shifts to immigration, with Sherwin breaking down what he argues is really happening: not deportation, but detention for profit. He reads from an article detailing how private prison companies like CoreCivic and GEO Group are expanding facilities, increasing bed counts, and seeing stock prices rise—turning human confinement into a “great profit opportunity.” The show closes with Mark Chambers joining the conversation, adding insight and perspective as Sherwin connects the dots between politics, corporations, and who ultimately benefits.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Hour 3 opens with a heated discussion about language, power, and politics as Sherwin questions how calling someone a “fascist” has suddenly become controversial. Al, NaNa, and Black Conscious call in to weigh in, setting the tone for a broader conversa...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hour 3 opens with a heated discussion about language, power, and politics as Sherwin questions how calling someone a “fascist” has suddenly become controversial. Al, NaNa, and Black Conscious call in to weigh in, setting the tone for a broader conversation about how truth is reframed in today’s political climate.

The hour then shifts to immigration, with Sherwin breaking down what he argues is really happening: not deportation, but detention for profit. He reads from an article detailing how private prison companies like CoreCivic and GEO Group are expanding facilities, increasing bed counts, and seeing stock prices rise—turning human confinement into a “great profit opportunity.” The show closes with Mark Chambers joining the conversation, adding insight and perspective as Sherwin connects the dots between politics, corporations, and who ultimately benefits.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:48</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Hour 3 opens with a heated discussion about language, power, and politics as Sherwin questions how calling someone a “fascist” has suddenly become controversial. Al, NaNa, and Black Conscious call in to weigh in, setting the tone for a broader conversation about how truth is reframed in today’s political climate.

The hour then shifts to immigration, with Sherwin breaking down what he argues is really happening: not deportation, but detention for profit. He reads from an article detailing how private prison companies like CoreCivic and GEO Group are expanding facilities, increasing bed counts, and seeing stock prices rise—turning human confinement into a “great profit opportunity.” The show closes with Mark Chambers joining the conversation, adding insight and perspective as Sherwin connects the dots between politics, corporations, and who ultimately benefits.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/6/26 9 AM: Petty Is the Pedigree</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-0oqb7xlago9su9rinrhnpvmlqk9qztht</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the viral racists video Donald Trump posted that features Barrack and Michelle Obama’s faces photoshopped to apes. Sherwin discusses Donald Trump’s deep-seated racism and how he has centered our current government around it. Sherwin addresses the importance of knowing how our government works and how black have voted for him.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241459</guid><enclosure length="46305116" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7961578_2026-02-06-171418.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the viral racists video Donald Trump posted that features Barrack and Michelle Obama’s faces photoshopped to apes. Sherwin discusses Donald Trump’s deep-seated racism and how he has centered our current government around it. Sherwin addresses the importance of knowing how our government works and how black have voted for him.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the viral racists video Donald Trump posted that features Barrack and Michelle Obama's faces photoshopped to apes. Sherwin discusses Donald Trump's deep-seated racism and how he has centered our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the viral racists video Donald Trump posted that features Barrack and Michelle Obama's faces photoshopped to apes. Sherwin discusses Donald Trump's deep-seated racism and how he has centered our current government around it. Sherwin addresses the importance of knowing how our government works and how black have voted for him.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:14</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the viral racists video Donald Trump posted that features Barrack and Michelle Obama's faces photoshopped to apes. Sherwin discusses Donald Trump's deep-seated racism and how he has centered our current government around it. Sherwin addresses the importance of knowing how our government works and how black have voted for him.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/6/26 10 AM: Buying Power, Broken Promises, and the Political Crossroads Ahead</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-a0hhrqalvdlro2n1u6ohgolkokz6n8k6</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the real buying power of the American consumer, highlighting how much money Black Americans spend and why that influence rarely translates into political leverage. He looks at the election map and explains how key regions could swing blue—but only with stronger Democratic leadership. Sherwin also warns that “Abolish ICE” risks becoming the next “Abolish the Police,” a slogan that could seriously hurt Democrats in the 2026 election cycle.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In later segments, Sherwin examines the rollback of civil rights and changes in policing policy, placing them in historical context through the Obama era and cities like Milwaukee. He reflects on how older generations abandoned idealism for greed and challenges America’s unwillingness—especially among white Americans—to fully admit how cruel the country has been to marginalized people. The episode closes with insights from the 2020 Census, including what the data revealed, what was missed, and how Black undercounting impacts hospitals, resources, and political power.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241463</guid><enclosure length="46326087" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7961577_2026-02-06-171017.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the real buying power of the American consumer, highlighting how much money Black Americans spend and why that influence rarely translates into political leverage. He looks at the election map and explains how key regions could swing blue—but only with stronger Democratic leadership. Sherwin also warns that “Abolish ICE” risks becoming the next “Abolish the Police,” a slogan that could seriously hurt Democrats in the 2026 election cycle.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In later segments, Sherwin examines the rollback of civil rights and changes in policing policy, placing them in historical context through the Obama era and cities like Milwaukee. He reflects on how older generations abandoned idealism for greed and challenges America’s unwillingness—especially among white Americans—to fully admit how cruel the country has been to marginalized people. The episode closes with insights from the 2020 Census, including what the data revealed, what was missed, and how Black undercounting impacts hospitals, resources, and political power.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin breaks down the real buying power of the American consumer, highlighting how much money Black Americans spend and why that influence rarely translates into political leverage. He looks at the election map and explains how key regions could swin...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin breaks down the real buying power of the American consumer, highlighting how much money Black Americans spend and why that influence rarely translates into political leverage. He looks at the election map and explains how key regions could swing blue—but only with stronger Democratic leadership. Sherwin also warns that “Abolish ICE” risks becoming the next “Abolish the Police,” a slogan that could seriously hurt Democrats in the 2026 election cycle.

In later segments, Sherwin examines the rollback of civil rights and changes in policing policy, placing them in historical context through the Obama era and cities like Milwaukee. He reflects on how older generations abandoned idealism for greed and challenges America’s unwillingness—especially among white Americans—to fully admit how cruel the country has been to marginalized people. The episode closes with insights from the 2020 Census, including what the data revealed, what was missed, and how Black undercounting impacts hospitals, resources, and political power.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:14</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin breaks down the real buying power of the American consumer, highlighting how much money Black Americans spend and why that influence rarely translates into political leverage. He looks at the election map and explains how key regions could swing blue—but only with stronger Democratic leadership. Sherwin also warns that “Abolish ICE” risks becoming the next “Abolish the Police,” a slogan that could seriously hurt Democrats in the 2026 election cycle.

In later segments, Sherwin examines the rollback of civil rights and changes in policing policy, placing them in historical context through the Obama era and cities like Milwaukee. He reflects on how older generations abandoned idealism for greed and challenges America’s unwillingness—especially among white Americans—to fully admit how cruel the country has been to marginalized people. The episode closes with insights from the 2020 Census, including what the data revealed, what was missed, and how Black undercounting impacts hospitals, resources, and political power.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/6/26 11AM: Praise, Politics, and Hard No’s</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-vtvlvt01jbi8dv3gfk9h1br1skl1guuu</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights upcoming events and what’s happening around the city. He briefly pivots back to politics before the phones light up with listener love—first from Andy Positive, who calls in to praise Sherwin and famously struggles to hang up, and then from Marty, who applauds Sherwin’s interview from the previous day. The hour takes a serious turn when Marty asks whether boarding schools should make a comeback. Sherwin responds with a firm “no,” using the rest of the show to explain why forced solutions, historical amnesia, and bad ideas recycled as policy do more harm than good—especially in a moment already shaped by racism, political greed, and eroding civil rights. It’s a lighter hour on the surface but still grounded in the deeper conversations driving the day.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241466</guid><enclosure length="45822771" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7961576_2026-02-06-170816.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights upcoming events and what’s happening around the city. He briefly pivots back to politics before the phones light up with listener love—first from Andy Positive, who calls in to praise Sherwin and famously struggles to hang up, and then from Marty, who applauds Sherwin’s interview from the previous day. The hour takes a serious turn when Marty asks whether boarding schools should make a comeback. Sherwin responds with a firm “no,” using the rest of the show to explain why forced solutions, historical amnesia, and bad ideas recycled as policy do more harm than good—especially in a moment already shaped by racism, political greed, and eroding civil rights. It’s a lighter hour on the surface but still grounded in the deeper conversations driving the day.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights upcoming events and what’s happening around the city. He briefly pivots back to politics before the phones light up with listener love—first from Andy Positive, who calls in to praise Sh...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights upcoming events and what’s happening around the city. He briefly pivots back to politics before the phones light up with listener love—first from Andy Positive, who calls in to praise Sherwin and famously struggles to hang up, and then from Marty, who applauds Sherwin’s interview from the previous day. The hour takes a serious turn when Marty asks whether boarding schools should make a comeback. Sherwin responds with a firm “no,” using the rest of the show to explain why forced solutions, historical amnesia, and bad ideas recycled as policy do more harm than good—especially in a moment already shaped by racism, political greed, and eroding civil rights. It’s a lighter hour on the surface but still grounded in the deeper conversations driving the day.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:42</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights upcoming events and what’s happening around the city. He briefly pivots back to politics before the phones light up with listener love—first from Andy Positive, who calls in to praise Sherwin and famously struggles to hang up, and then from Marty, who applauds Sherwin’s interview from the previous day. The hour takes a serious turn when Marty asks whether boarding schools should make a comeback. Sherwin responds with a firm “no,” using the rest of the show to explain why forced solutions, historical amnesia, and bad ideas recycled as policy do more harm than good—especially in a moment already shaped by racism, political greed, and eroding civil rights. It’s a lighter hour on the surface but still grounded in the deeper conversations driving the day.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/4/26 9AM: Class Is In Session</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-0vgfepsbyxoy5pisf0wllmjgonan5dat</link><description>&lt;p&gt;A simple interaction at a Bucks game gives Sherwin hope for Milwaukee’s future. He reflects on mentorship, the systems that once supported young people, and why protecting the most vulnerable youth matters more than ever.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:05:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241470</guid><enclosure length="46420459" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7959208_2026-02-05-185108.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;A simple interaction at a Bucks game gives Sherwin hope for Milwaukee’s future. He reflects on mentorship, the systems that once supported young people, and why protecting the most vulnerable youth matters more than ever.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>A simple interaction at a Bucks game gives Sherwin hope for Milwaukee’s future. He reflects on mentorship, the systems that once supported young people, and why protecting the most vulnerable youth matters more than ever.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A simple interaction at a Bucks game gives Sherwin hope for Milwaukee’s future. He reflects on mentorship, the systems that once supported young people, and why protecting the most vulnerable youth matters more than ever.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:20</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>A simple interaction at a Bucks game gives Sherwin hope for Milwaukee’s future. He reflects on mentorship, the systems that once supported young people, and why protecting the most vulnerable youth matters more than ever.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/5/26 10AM: Who Gets to Shape the Community</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ejrltjpdaq38yvshlfgcvu0gxnel7sia</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Hour 2 features a conversation with City Forward Collective, listener reactions, and a preview of a viral controversy involving weed culture and public behavior—setting the stage for an even bigger debate.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241473</guid><enclosure length="46326087" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7959207_2026-02-05-184507.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hour 2 features a conversation with City Forward Collective, listener reactions, and a preview of a viral controversy involving weed culture and public behavior—setting the stage for an even bigger debate.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Hour 2 features a conversation with City Forward Collective, listener reactions, and a preview of a viral controversy involving weed culture and public behavior—setting the stage for an even bigger debate.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hour 2 features a conversation with City Forward Collective, listener reactions, and a preview of a viral controversy involving weed culture and public behavior—setting the stage for an even bigger debate.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:14</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Hour 2 features a conversation with City Forward Collective, listener reactions, and a preview of a viral controversy involving weed culture and public behavior—setting the stage for an even bigger debate.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/5/26 11AM: Weed, Who’s Watching, and Who Pays</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-sj4sg8hhpunh91ibgansqelet3bvxodr</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Truth Nation sounds off on weed culture, public behavior, and accountability. Sherwin wraps the show by unpacking data that challenges assumptions about race, income, and overconsumption.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:03:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241477</guid><enclosure length="45738885" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7959206_2026-02-05-184106.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Truth Nation sounds off on weed culture, public behavior, and accountability. Sherwin wraps the show by unpacking data that challenges assumptions about race, income, and overconsumption.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Truth Nation sounds off on weed culture, public behavior, and accountability. Sherwin wraps the show by unpacking data that challenges assumptions about race, income, and overconsumption.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Truth Nation sounds off on weed culture, public behavior, and accountability. Sherwin wraps the show by unpacking data that challenges assumptions about race, income, and overconsumption.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:37</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Truth Nation sounds off on weed culture, public behavior, and accountability. Sherwin wraps the show by unpacking data that challenges assumptions about race, income, and overconsumption.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/4/26 9AM: Black History Month is CANCELED</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-3lowbxw1lt0qc7l4e65miojougvxckcg</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin questions whether Black History Month is on borrowed time as DEI programs face rollbacks, breaks down the growing teacher shortage crisis, and explains why representation in classrooms matters for every student. From school suspensions to cultural touchstones like Jump Around, this episode blends history, education, and identity into one unfiltered conversation.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:20:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241479</guid><enclosure length="45287997" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7956829_2026-02-04-181729.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin questions whether Black History Month is on borrowed time as DEI programs face rollbacks, breaks down the growing teacher shortage crisis, and explains why representation in classrooms matters for every student. From school suspensions to cultural touchstones like Jump Around, this episode blends history, education, and identity into one unfiltered conversation.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin questions whether Black History Month is on borrowed time as DEI programs face rollbacks, breaks down the growing teacher shortage crisis, and explains why representation in classrooms matters for every student. From school suspensions to cultu...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin questions whether Black History Month is on borrowed time as DEI programs face rollbacks, breaks down the growing teacher shortage crisis, and explains why representation in classrooms matters for every student. From school suspensions to cultural touchstones like Jump Around, this episode blends history, education, and identity into one unfiltered conversation.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin questions whether Black History Month is on borrowed time as DEI programs face rollbacks, breaks down the growing teacher shortage crisis, and explains why representation in classrooms matters for every student. From school suspensions to cultural touchstones like Jump Around, this episode blends history, education, and identity into one unfiltered conversation.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/4/26 10AM: Who Teaches Our Kids—and Who Pays the Price</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-qf85bndu4u6rcvayxu7gd4zrs2juszwl</link><description>&lt;p&gt;From teachers quitting at record rates to rising school suspensions, Sherwin digs into how education systems fail Black communities while still profiting from them. Listeners call in with stories, culture takes collide with politics, and the show wraps with reflections on generational identity, dating, and the “what if” moments that shape our lives.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:19:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241483</guid><enclosure length="45780828" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7956828_2026-02-04-181228.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;From teachers quitting at record rates to rising school suspensions, Sherwin digs into how education systems fail Black communities while still profiting from them. Listeners call in with stories, culture takes collide with politics, and the show wraps with reflections on generational identity, dating, and the “what if” moments that shape our lives.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>From teachers quitting at record rates to rising school suspensions, Sherwin digs into how education systems fail Black communities while still profiting from them. Listeners call in with stories, culture takes collide with politics, and the show wraps...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>From teachers quitting at record rates to rising school suspensions, Sherwin digs into how education systems fail Black communities while still profiting from them. Listeners call in with stories, culture takes collide with politics, and the show wraps with reflections on generational identity, dating, and the “what if” moments that shape our lives.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:40</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>From teachers quitting at record rates to rising school suspensions, Sherwin digs into how education systems fail Black communities while still profiting from them. Listeners call in with stories, culture takes collide with politics, and the show wraps with reflections on generational identity, dating, and the “what if” moments that shape our lives.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/4/26 11AM: Suspended, Short-Staffed, and Still Standing</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-czjzvpgp02hdzkpifg3a7bawqwc22uoe</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin tackles the teacher shortage, the history of school suspensions, and why schools serving Black communities are always hit hardest. Along the way, Truth Nation shares personal stories, culture gets dissected, and the conversation widens to music, nostalgia, and how different generations experience the same world very differently.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:18:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241487</guid><enclosure length="46745518" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7956827_2026-02-04-180927.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin tackles the teacher shortage, the history of school suspensions, and why schools serving Black communities are always hit hardest. Along the way, Truth Nation shares personal stories, culture gets dissected, and the conversation widens to music, nostalgia, and how different generations experience the same world very differently.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin tackles the teacher shortage, the history of school suspensions, and why schools serving Black communities are always hit hardest. Along the way, Truth Nation shares personal stories, culture gets dissected, and the conversation widens to music...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin tackles the teacher shortage, the history of school suspensions, and why schools serving Black communities are always hit hardest. Along the way, Truth Nation shares personal stories, culture gets dissected, and the conversation widens to music, nostalgia, and how different generations experience the same world very differently.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:41</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin tackles the teacher shortage, the history of school suspensions, and why schools serving Black communities are always hit hardest. Along the way, Truth Nation shares personal stories, culture gets dissected, and the conversation widens to music, nostalgia, and how different generations experience the same world very differently.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/3/26 9AM: Evil or Ignorant?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/03/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-vfbljec3cddnewhhvlolm6l6vbibqab0</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin tries his best to NOT be biased. He addresses the arrest of Journalist Don Lemon and the exorbitant amount of money that our government is spending to domestically detain immigrants. He follows the paper trail and questions if the Trump Administration is evil or ignorant.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241490</guid><enclosure length="44637880" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7953815_2026-02-03-181115.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin tries his best to NOT be biased. He addresses the arrest of Journalist Don Lemon and the exorbitant amount of money that our government is spending to domestically detain immigrants. He follows the paper trail and questions if the Trump Administration is evil or ignorant.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin tries his best to NOT be biased. He addresses the arrest of Journalist Don Lemon and the exorbitant amount of money that our government is spending to domestically detain immigrants. He follows the paper ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin tries his best to NOT be biased. He addresses the arrest of Journalist Don Lemon and the exorbitant amount of money that our government is spending to domestically detain immigrants. He follows the paper trail and questions if the Trump Administration is evil or ignorant.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:30</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin tries his best to NOT be biased. He addresses the arrest of Journalist Don Lemon and the exorbitant amount of money that our government is spending to domestically detain immigrants. He follows the paper trail and questions if the Trump Administration is evil or ignorant.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/3/26 10AM: Missing People, Missing Accountability</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/03/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-vhhnsabl7m3wiwn4eqmnhgc4u35uceii</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Hundreds of people are missing. Deportations are making international headlines. And no one in power seems to care. Sherwin breaks down the history of “Alligator Alcatraz,” the human cost of immigration policy, and why Trump’s unchecked power keeps pushing the country closer to a constitutional crisis.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241493</guid><enclosure length="46378516" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7953814_2026-02-03-180814.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hundreds of people are missing. Deportations are making international headlines. And no one in power seems to care. Sherwin breaks down the history of “Alligator Alcatraz,” the human cost of immigration policy, and why Trump’s unchecked power keeps pushing the country closer to a constitutional crisis.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Hundreds of people are missing. Deportations are making international headlines. And no one in power seems to care. Sherwin breaks down the history of “Alligator Alcatraz,” the human cost of immigration policy, and why Trump’s unchecked power keeps pus...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hundreds of people are missing. Deportations are making international headlines. And no one in power seems to care. Sherwin breaks down the history of “Alligator Alcatraz,” the human cost of immigration policy, and why Trump’s unchecked power keeps pushing the country closer to a constitutional crisis.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:18</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Hundreds of people are missing. Deportations are making international headlines. And no one in power seems to care. Sherwin breaks down the history of “Alligator Alcatraz,” the human cost of immigration policy, and why Trump’s unchecked power keeps pushing the country closer to a constitutional crisis.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/3/26 11AM: Unchecked Power</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/03/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ugwilcml7atd8xwlhqtfowzmedqbkp2t</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin connects the dots between mass deportations, a struggling economy, and Trump’s escalating attacks on the Constitution. With journalists arrested, elections threatened, and Epstein files still buried, the pattern is becoming impossible to ignore.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241496</guid><enclosure length="46839889" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7953813_2026-02-03-180613.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin connects the dots between mass deportations, a struggling economy, and Trump’s escalating attacks on the Constitution. With journalists arrested, elections threatened, and Epstein files still buried, the pattern is becoming impossible to ignore.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin connects the dots between mass deportations, a struggling economy, and Trump’s escalating attacks on the Constitution. With journalists arrested, elections threatened, and Epstein files still buried, the pattern is becoming impossible to ignore.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin connects the dots between mass deportations, a struggling economy, and Trump’s escalating attacks on the Constitution. With journalists arrested, elections threatened, and Epstein files still buried, the pattern is becoming impossible to ignore.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:46</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin connects the dots between mass deportations, a struggling economy, and Trump’s escalating attacks on the Constitution. With journalists arrested, elections threatened, and Epstein files still buried, the pattern is becoming impossible to ignore.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/2/26 9AM: The Great Houdini</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/02/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-uqjmhbizupzk1f1zd6btwwg5880armga</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month by questioning how—and if—it’s genuinely celebrated in America. He challenges how white institutions engage with Black history, examines why major platforms have pulled back their recognition, and reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s evolution later in his life. The hour also explores political realignment, Trump’s lingering obsession with the 2020 election, and what these shifts mean for the Black community moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241499</guid><enclosure length="45896171" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7949267_2026-02-02-184307.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month by questioning how—and if—it’s genuinely celebrated in America. He challenges how white institutions engage with Black history, examines why major platforms have pulled back their recognition, and reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s evolution later in his life. The hour also explores political realignment, Trump’s lingering obsession with the 2020 election, and what these shifts mean for the Black community moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month by questioning how—and if—it’s genuinely celebrated in America. He challenges how white institutions engage with Black history, examines why major platforms have pulled back their recognition, ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month by questioning how—and if—it’s genuinely celebrated in America. He challenges how white institutions engage with Black history, examines why major platforms have pulled back their recognition, and reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s evolution later in his life. The hour also explores political realignment, Trump’s lingering obsession with the 2020 election, and what these shifts mean for the Black community moving forward.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:47</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month by questioning how—and if—it’s genuinely celebrated in America. He challenges how white institutions engage with Black history, examines why major platforms have pulled back their recognition, and reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s evolution later in his life. The hour also explores political realignment, Trump’s lingering obsession with the 2020 election, and what these shifts mean for the Black community moving forward.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/2/26 10AM: The White Population Decline</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/02/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-a69vttppgkiemlbyfesfyg87ymsc4onn</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the rapid decline of the white population and explains how shrinking birth rates are already reshaping the economy, education system, and political power in the U.S. He connects demographic collapse to labor shortages, tariffs, immigration policy, and even Milwaukee’s salt shortage—arguing that when populations disappear, public systems collapse right along with them.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241503</guid><enclosure length="46483374" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7949265_2026-02-02-183505.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the rapid decline of the white population and explains how shrinking birth rates are already reshaping the economy, education system, and political power in the U.S. He connects demographic collapse to labor shortages, tariffs, immigration policy, and even Milwaukee’s salt shortage—arguing that when populations disappear, public systems collapse right along with them.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin breaks down the rapid decline of the white population and explains how shrinking birth rates are already reshaping the economy, education system, and political power in the U.S. He connects demographic collapse to labor shortages, tariffs, immi...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin breaks down the rapid decline of the white population and explains how shrinking birth rates are already reshaping the economy, education system, and political power in the U.S. He connects demographic collapse to labor shortages, tariffs, immigration policy, and even Milwaukee’s salt shortage—arguing that when populations disappear, public systems collapse right along with them.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:24</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin breaks down the rapid decline of the white population and explains how shrinking birth rates are already reshaping the economy, education system, and political power in the U.S. He connects demographic collapse to labor shortages, tariffs, immigration policy, and even Milwaukee’s salt shortage—arguing that when populations disappear, public systems collapse right along with them.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>2/2/26 11AM: Fear, Tariffs, and Performative Guilt</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/02/02/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-tpkemrpslldgfldckkqpwserejohugpo</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In the final hour, Sherwin reacts to newly released Epstein files, Trump’s frantic social media behavior, and the growing anxiety surrounding the administration’s direction. He ties rising tariffs to widespread retail closures, questions the sincerity of “white guilt,” and explains why performative empathy does more harm than good. The hour closes with a raw conversation about race, violence, and why public reaction often reveals more than the events themselves.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241506</guid><enclosure length="45246054" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7949264_2026-02-02-183404.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In the final hour, Sherwin reacts to newly released Epstein files, Trump’s frantic social media behavior, and the growing anxiety surrounding the administration’s direction. He ties rising tariffs to widespread retail closures, questions the sincerity of “white guilt,” and explains why performative empathy does more harm than good. The hour closes with a raw conversation about race, violence, and why public reaction often reveals more than the events themselves.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In the final hour, Sherwin reacts to newly released Epstein files, Trump’s frantic social media behavior, and the growing anxiety surrounding the administration’s direction. He ties rising tariffs to widespread retail closures, questions the sincerity ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In the final hour, Sherwin reacts to newly released Epstein files, Trump’s frantic social media behavior, and the growing anxiety surrounding the administration’s direction. He ties rising tariffs to widespread retail closures, questions the sincerity of “white guilt,” and explains why performative empathy does more harm than good. The hour closes with a raw conversation about race, violence, and why public reaction often reveals more than the events themselves.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:06</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In the final hour, Sherwin reacts to newly released Epstein files, Trump’s frantic social media behavior, and the growing anxiety surrounding the administration’s direction. He ties rising tariffs to widespread retail closures, questions the sincerity of “white guilt,” and explains why performative empathy does more harm than good. The hour closes with a raw conversation about race, violence, and why public reaction often reveals more than the events themselves.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/30/26 9 AM: I Want a Key to the City</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/30/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-wxywawicv2tl6xsi6dpbgvenxawqkb8p</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about his time at Milwaukee’s 180th birthday celebration last night. He also talks about his desire for a key to the city and the work he has done to deserve one. Later, Sherwin also discusses the poor decision to combine all of the cultural departments on the UW-Milwaukee campus.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241508</guid><enclosure length="45277511" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7945762_2026-01-30-175602.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about his time at Milwaukee’s 180th birthday celebration last night. He also talks about his desire for a key to the city and the work he has done to deserve one. Later, Sherwin also discusses the poor decision to combine all of the cultural departments on the UW-Milwaukee campus.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about his time at Milwaukee's 180th birthday celebration last night. He also talks about his desire for a key to the city and the work he has done to deserve one. Later, Sherwin also discusses the p...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about his time at Milwaukee's 180th birthday celebration last night. He also talks about his desire for a key to the city and the work he has done to deserve one. Later, Sherwin also discusses the poor decision to combine all of the cultural departments on the UW-Milwaukee campus.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about his time at Milwaukee's 180th birthday celebration last night. He also talks about his desire for a key to the city and the work he has done to deserve one. Later, Sherwin also discusses the poor decision to combine all of the cultural departments on the UW-Milwaukee campus.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/30/26 10 AM: Grab Bag</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/30/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-wfpitdjunuay8qruojbtlepsvicpook4</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes has fun on a Friday and jumps from topic to topic, including Is it Gay to share a desert with a man, towing cars in Milwaukee and voting.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241510</guid><enclosure length="45885685" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7945761_2026-01-30-175401.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes has fun on a Friday and jumps from topic to topic, including Is it Gay to share a desert with a man, towing cars in Milwaukee and voting.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes has fun on a Friday and jumps from topic to topic, including Is it Gay to share a desert with a man, towing cars in Milwaukee and voting.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes has fun on a Friday and jumps from topic to topic, including Is it Gay to share a desert with a man, towing cars in Milwaukee and voting.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:47</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes has fun on a Friday and jumps from topic to topic, including Is it Gay to share a desert with a man, towing cars in Milwaukee and voting.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/30/26 11AM: What’s Really Going On in Milwaukee</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/30/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-yar2r9kbpq0nvmvokorkxqiidcpttrei</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights events happening around the city tonight and throughout the weekend, giving listeners ideas on where to be and what’s worth checking out. The tone quickly shifts as Sherwin dives into accountability—or the lack of it—questioning why district attorneys rarely charge police even when body camera footage suggests they should. He connects that conversation to Milwaukee’s own version of “Epstein files,” raising uncomfortable questions about power, protection, and who gets shielded from consequences. The hour continues with a discussion about the hidden costs renters face beyond monthly rent and how giving away $5,000 could make a real difference. Sherwin also reacts to the news surrounding Don Lemon’s arrest before wrapping up the show by circling back through the day’s biggest themes and unfinished thoughts. It’s part city guide, part political reality check—and all unfiltered Sherwin.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241513</guid><enclosure length="45749370" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7945760_2026-01-30-175200.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights events happening around the city tonight and throughout the weekend, giving listeners ideas on where to be and what’s worth checking out. The tone quickly shifts as Sherwin dives into accountability—or the lack of it—questioning why district attorneys rarely charge police even when body camera footage suggests they should. He connects that conversation to Milwaukee’s own version of “Epstein files,” raising uncomfortable questions about power, protection, and who gets shielded from consequences. The hour continues with a discussion about the hidden costs renters face beyond monthly rent and how giving away $5,000 could make a real difference. Sherwin also reacts to the news surrounding Don Lemon’s arrest before wrapping up the show by circling back through the day’s biggest themes and unfinished thoughts. It’s part city guide, part political reality check—and all unfiltered Sherwin.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights events happening around the city tonight and throughout the weekend, giving listeners ideas on where to be and what’s worth checking out. The tone quickly shifts as Sherwin dives into ac...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights events happening around the city tonight and throughout the weekend, giving listeners ideas on where to be and what’s worth checking out. The tone quickly shifts as Sherwin dives into accountability—or the lack of it—questioning why district attorneys rarely charge police even when body camera footage suggests they should. He connects that conversation to Milwaukee’s own version of “Epstein files,” raising uncomfortable questions about power, protection, and who gets shielded from consequences. The hour continues with a discussion about the hidden costs renters face beyond monthly rent and how giving away $5,000 could make a real difference. Sherwin also reacts to the news surrounding Don Lemon’s arrest before wrapping up the show by circling back through the day’s biggest themes and unfinished thoughts. It’s part city guide, part political reality check—and all unfiltered Sherwin.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:38</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Hour 3 opens with The Milwaukee Experience, as Sherwin highlights events happening around the city tonight and throughout the weekend, giving listeners ideas on where to be and what’s worth checking out. The tone quickly shifts as Sherwin dives into accountability—or the lack of it—questioning why district attorneys rarely charge police even when body camera footage suggests they should. He connects that conversation to Milwaukee’s own version of “Epstein files,” raising uncomfortable questions about power, protection, and who gets shielded from consequences. The hour continues with a discussion about the hidden costs renters face beyond monthly rent and how giving away $5,000 could make a real difference. Sherwin also reacts to the news surrounding Don Lemon’s arrest before wrapping up the show by circling back through the day’s biggest themes and unfinished thoughts. It’s part city guide, part political reality check—and all unfiltered Sherwin.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/29/26 9AM: Know the Rules or Get Hurt: Protest, Power, and the Crisis Facing American Men</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/29/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-u3h8dfzbjl56j1skhf5kh2srtydqhqep</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin discusses new video showing an altercation between Alex Pretti and ICE Agents prior to his murder. Sherwin also talks about the history ICE, how it developed after 9/11 and how it is now in the wrong hands. Later he addresses gender roles and what “Neet” means.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241516</guid><enclosure length="45267025" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7943360_2026-01-29-185900.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin discusses new video showing an altercation between Alex Pretti and ICE Agents prior to his murder. Sherwin also talks about the history ICE, how it developed after 9/11 and how it is now in the wrong hands. Later he addresses gender roles and what “Neet” means.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin discusses new video showing an altercation between Alex Pretti and ICE Agents prior to his murder. Sherwin also talks about the history ICE, how it developed after 9/11 and how it is now in the wrong hand...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin discusses new video showing an altercation between Alex Pretti and ICE Agents prior to his murder. Sherwin also talks about the history ICE, how it developed after 9/11 and how it is now in the wrong hands. Later he addresses gender roles and what "Neet" means.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:09</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin discusses new video showing an altercation between Alex Pretti and ICE Agents prior to his murder. Sherwin also talks about the history ICE, how it developed after 9/11 and how it is now in the wrong hands. Later he addresses gender roles and what "Neet" means.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/29/26 10AM: What's Wrong with Men?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/29/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-6bfv8sorp48tcinvvthdn4rncqzdg4gf</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show with a warning about protesting in the Trump era, arguing that the rules have changed and constitutional protections aren’t applied the same way during demonstrations. He cautions that showing up uninformed—or armed—can lead to serious consequences and urges protesters to understand the risks before acting. The phones open as callers weigh in.&lt;br/&gt;
Later, Sherwin discusses the biological and developmental differences between boys and girls, the rise of NEAT men who are out of work and not dating, and how the growing education gap fuels many of America’s social problems. He closes by breaking down how the lack of trade education and poor reading foundations contribute to unemployment, particularly in the Black community.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241520</guid><enclosure length="46368030" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7943344_2026-01-29-184844.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show with a warning about protesting in the Trump era, arguing that the rules have changed and constitutional protections aren’t applied the same way during demonstrations. He cautions that showing up uninformed—or armed—can lead to serious consequences and urges protesters to understand the risks before acting. The phones open as callers weigh in.&lt;br/&gt;
Later, Sherwin discusses the biological and developmental differences between boys and girls, the rise of NEAT men who are out of work and not dating, and how the growing education gap fuels many of America’s social problems. He closes by breaking down how the lack of trade education and poor reading foundations contribute to unemployment, particularly in the Black community.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show with a warning about protesting in the Trump era, arguing that the rules have changed and constitutional protections aren’t applied the same way during demonstrations. He cautions that showing up uninformed—or armed—can lead to s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show with a warning about protesting in the Trump era, arguing that the rules have changed and constitutional protections aren’t applied the same way during demonstrations. He cautions that showing up uninformed—or armed—can lead to serious consequences and urges protesters to understand the risks before acting. The phones open as callers weigh in.
Later, Sherwin discusses the biological and developmental differences between boys and girls, the rise of NEAT men who are out of work and not dating, and how the growing education gap fuels many of America’s social problems. He closes by breaking down how the lack of trade education and poor reading foundations contribute to unemployment, particularly in the Black community.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:17</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show with a warning about protesting in the Trump era, arguing that the rules have changed and constitutional protections aren’t applied the same way during demonstrations. He cautions that showing up uninformed—or armed—can lead to serious consequences and urges protesters to understand the risks before acting. The phones open as callers weigh in.
Later, Sherwin discusses the biological and developmental differences between boys and girls, the rise of NEAT men who are out of work and not dating, and how the growing education gap fuels many of America’s social problems. He closes by breaking down how the lack of trade education and poor reading foundations contribute to unemployment, particularly in the Black community.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/29/26 11AM: Skills, Schools, and the Cost of Violence</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/29/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-r8xumeum0mnikor1vc1rloscigfrlmmw</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In Hour 3, Sherwin continues the conversation about the skill sets and academic levels needed to succeed in the trades, taking a few pointed detours along the way. He reflects on how conflict used to be handled with a sense of honor—and how today, too often, physical confrontations escalate into gun violence. The hour then turns serious as Sherwin breaks down alarming reading and math scores within Milwaukee Public Schools, arguing that the steady decline is not accidental but the result of long-standing institutionalized racism. Callers Derek and Al jump in with their own perspectives, adding tension, humor, and sharp commentary to the discussion. Sherwin wraps up the show by reacting to the YouTube chat and closing out the day’s conversations.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:56:47 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241522</guid><enclosure length="45948600" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7943358_2026-01-29-183458.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In Hour 3, Sherwin continues the conversation about the skill sets and academic levels needed to succeed in the trades, taking a few pointed detours along the way. He reflects on how conflict used to be handled with a sense of honor—and how today, too often, physical confrontations escalate into gun violence. The hour then turns serious as Sherwin breaks down alarming reading and math scores within Milwaukee Public Schools, arguing that the steady decline is not accidental but the result of long-standing institutionalized racism. Callers Derek and Al jump in with their own perspectives, adding tension, humor, and sharp commentary to the discussion. Sherwin wraps up the show by reacting to the YouTube chat and closing out the day’s conversations.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In Hour 3, Sherwin continues the conversation about the skill sets and academic levels needed to succeed in the trades, taking a few pointed detours along the way. He reflects on how conflict used to be handled with a sense of honor—and how today, too ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In Hour 3, Sherwin continues the conversation about the skill sets and academic levels needed to succeed in the trades, taking a few pointed detours along the way. He reflects on how conflict used to be handled with a sense of honor—and how today, too often, physical confrontations escalate into gun violence. The hour then turns serious as Sherwin breaks down alarming reading and math scores within Milwaukee Public Schools, arguing that the steady decline is not accidental but the result of long-standing institutionalized racism. Callers Derek and Al jump in with their own perspectives, adding tension, humor, and sharp commentary to the discussion. Sherwin wraps up the show by reacting to the YouTube chat and closing out the day’s conversations.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:51</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In Hour 3, Sherwin continues the conversation about the skill sets and academic levels needed to succeed in the trades, taking a few pointed detours along the way. He reflects on how conflict used to be handled with a sense of honor—and how today, too often, physical confrontations escalate into gun violence. The hour then turns serious as Sherwin breaks down alarming reading and math scores within Milwaukee Public Schools, arguing that the steady decline is not accidental but the result of long-standing institutionalized racism. Callers Derek and Al jump in with their own perspectives, adding tension, humor, and sharp commentary to the discussion. Sherwin wraps up the show by reacting to the YouTube chat and closing out the day’s conversations.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/28/26 9 AM: Poverty Creates Profit</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/28/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-kdndwhqre6gukhiq0yh5gzdozqfrq2ov</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reacts to Donald Trump endorsing Tom Tiffany and asks a hard political question: can a Black candidate realistically win the race for governor in Wisconsin? He continues breaking down the dynamics of the governor’s race and what it means for voters across the state. The conversation then takes a sharp cultural turn as Sherwin challenges rigid ideas of masculinity—questioning why men dancing is often labeled as “gay” and sharing personal stories of going to gay clubs with his straight friends. Along the way, he connects culture to economics, explaining how poverty itself is profitable and how credit card companies target poor communities to keep the system running. It’s an hour that blends politics, money, and identity—uncomfortable for some, necessary for everyone.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241526</guid><enclosure length="45875200" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7940959_2026-01-28-181359.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reacts to Donald Trump endorsing Tom Tiffany and asks a hard political question: can a Black candidate realistically win the race for governor in Wisconsin? He continues breaking down the dynamics of the governor’s race and what it means for voters across the state. The conversation then takes a sharp cultural turn as Sherwin challenges rigid ideas of masculinity—questioning why men dancing is often labeled as “gay” and sharing personal stories of going to gay clubs with his straight friends. Along the way, he connects culture to economics, explaining how poverty itself is profitable and how credit card companies target poor communities to keep the system running. It’s an hour that blends politics, money, and identity—uncomfortable for some, necessary for everyone.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin reacts to Donald Trump endorsing Tom Tiffany and asks a hard political question: can a Black candidate realistically win the race for governor in Wisconsin? He continues breaking down the dynamics of the governor’s race and what it means for vo...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin reacts to Donald Trump endorsing Tom Tiffany and asks a hard political question: can a Black candidate realistically win the race for governor in Wisconsin? He continues breaking down the dynamics of the governor’s race and what it means for voters across the state. The conversation then takes a sharp cultural turn as Sherwin challenges rigid ideas of masculinity—questioning why men dancing is often labeled as “gay” and sharing personal stories of going to gay clubs with his straight friends. Along the way, he connects culture to economics, explaining how poverty itself is profitable and how credit card companies target poor communities to keep the system running. It’s an hour that blends politics, money, and identity—uncomfortable for some, necessary for everyone.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:46</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin reacts to Donald Trump endorsing Tom Tiffany and asks a hard political question: can a Black candidate realistically win the race for governor in Wisconsin? He continues breaking down the dynamics of the governor’s race and what it means for voters across the state. The conversation then takes a sharp cultural turn as Sherwin challenges rigid ideas of masculinity—questioning why men dancing is often labeled as “gay” and sharing personal stories of going to gay clubs with his straight friends. Along the way, he connects culture to economics, explaining how poverty itself is profitable and how credit card companies target poor communities to keep the system running. It’s an hour that blends politics, money, and identity—uncomfortable for some, necessary for everyone.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/28/26 10AM: Love, Power, and Why Everyone’s Mad</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/28/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-dnljisflmhy51krsnjbfqylbuxepk8pa</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Hour 2 starts light with Valentine’s Day plans before Sherwin veers into a brutally honest conversation about masculinity, dating, and what it means when men are raised primarily by women. From the viral “bear vs. man” debate to why grown men wearing jerseys might be doing too much, nothing is off-limits. The hour takes a sharp turn into deeper territory as Sherwin connects mating, marriage, and monogamy to capitalism itself—arguing that the system benefits from keeping people locked into lifelong arrangements. He then pivots to Milwaukee’s housing crisis, claiming Democrats talk tough about the rich but fail to help the poor because once people escape poverty, they often flip politically. The hour wraps with talk of neighborhood redevelopment, a tense call from Bob that ends abruptly, and a follow-up call that has Sherwin questioning his entire day job. This hour is unpredictable, provocative, and exactly why people keep listening.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241530</guid><enclosure length="45707427" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7940957_2026-01-28-181257.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hour 2 starts light with Valentine’s Day plans before Sherwin veers into a brutally honest conversation about masculinity, dating, and what it means when men are raised primarily by women. From the viral “bear vs. man” debate to why grown men wearing jerseys might be doing too much, nothing is off-limits. The hour takes a sharp turn into deeper territory as Sherwin connects mating, marriage, and monogamy to capitalism itself—arguing that the system benefits from keeping people locked into lifelong arrangements. He then pivots to Milwaukee’s housing crisis, claiming Democrats talk tough about the rich but fail to help the poor because once people escape poverty, they often flip politically. The hour wraps with talk of neighborhood redevelopment, a tense call from Bob that ends abruptly, and a follow-up call that has Sherwin questioning his entire day job. This hour is unpredictable, provocative, and exactly why people keep listening.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Hour 2 starts light with Valentine’s Day plans before Sherwin veers into a brutally honest conversation about masculinity, dating, and what it means when men are raised primarily by women. From the viral “bear vs. man” debate to why grown men wearing j...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hour 2 starts light with Valentine’s Day plans before Sherwin veers into a brutally honest conversation about masculinity, dating, and what it means when men are raised primarily by women. From the viral “bear vs. man” debate to why grown men wearing jerseys might be doing too much, nothing is off-limits. The hour takes a sharp turn into deeper territory as Sherwin connects mating, marriage, and monogamy to capitalism itself—arguing that the system benefits from keeping people locked into lifelong arrangements. He then pivots to Milwaukee’s housing crisis, claiming Democrats talk tough about the rich but fail to help the poor because once people escape poverty, they often flip politically. The hour wraps with talk of neighborhood redevelopment, a tense call from Bob that ends abruptly, and a follow-up call that has Sherwin questioning his entire day job. This hour is unpredictable, provocative, and exactly why people keep listening.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:35</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Hour 2 starts light with Valentine’s Day plans before Sherwin veers into a brutally honest conversation about masculinity, dating, and what it means when men are raised primarily by women. From the viral “bear vs. man” debate to why grown men wearing jerseys might be doing too much, nothing is off-limits. The hour takes a sharp turn into deeper territory as Sherwin connects mating, marriage, and monogamy to capitalism itself—arguing that the system benefits from keeping people locked into lifelong arrangements. He then pivots to Milwaukee’s housing crisis, claiming Democrats talk tough about the rich but fail to help the poor because once people escape poverty, they often flip politically. The hour wraps with talk of neighborhood redevelopment, a tense call from Bob that ends abruptly, and a follow-up call that has Sherwin questioning his entire day job. This hour is unpredictable, provocative, and exactly why people keep listening.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/28/26 11AM: Why Poverty Has to Exist</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/28/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-11ybwgn5gfjuthjjuf9qutsdaneo3byf</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In this hour, Sherwin pulls the curtain back on how poverty actually works in America—starting with a conversation about the Nobel Peace Prize that quickly turns into a raw breakdown of why capitalism requires poor people to function. Using a sports analogy that hits hard, he explains how extreme wealth and poverty grow side by side. The conversation shifts to Milwaukee’s housing crisis, where plenty of people are angry about landlord Joe Berrada—but few are stepping up to help the tenants caught in the middle. Then things take a serious turn when Tiffany Miller’s store is broken into again, raising questions about whether the crime was targeted and what self-protection really looks like for small business owners. This hour is uncomfortable, honest, and exactly the conversation a lot of people avoid—until now.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241533</guid><enclosure length="49786388" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7940958_2026-01-28-181258.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this hour, Sherwin pulls the curtain back on how poverty actually works in America—starting with a conversation about the Nobel Peace Prize that quickly turns into a raw breakdown of why capitalism requires poor people to function. Using a sports analogy that hits hard, he explains how extreme wealth and poverty grow side by side. The conversation shifts to Milwaukee’s housing crisis, where plenty of people are angry about landlord Joe Berrada—but few are stepping up to help the tenants caught in the middle. Then things take a serious turn when Tiffany Miller’s store is broken into again, raising questions about whether the crime was targeted and what self-protection really looks like for small business owners. This hour is uncomfortable, honest, and exactly the conversation a lot of people avoid—until now.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In this hour, Sherwin pulls the curtain back on how poverty actually works in America—starting with a conversation about the Nobel Peace Prize that quickly turns into a raw breakdown of why capitalism requires poor people to function. Using a sports an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this hour, Sherwin pulls the curtain back on how poverty actually works in America—starting with a conversation about the Nobel Peace Prize that quickly turns into a raw breakdown of why capitalism requires poor people to function. Using a sports analogy that hits hard, he explains how extreme wealth and poverty grow side by side. The conversation shifts to Milwaukee’s housing crisis, where plenty of people are angry about landlord Joe Berrada—but few are stepping up to help the tenants caught in the middle. Then things take a serious turn when Tiffany Miller’s store is broken into again, raising questions about whether the crime was targeted and what self-protection really looks like for small business owners. This hour is uncomfortable, honest, and exactly the conversation a lot of people avoid—until now.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>51:50</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In this hour, Sherwin pulls the curtain back on how poverty actually works in America—starting with a conversation about the Nobel Peace Prize that quickly turns into a raw breakdown of why capitalism requires poor people to function. Using a sports analogy that hits hard, he explains how extreme wealth and poverty grow side by side. The conversation shifts to Milwaukee’s housing crisis, where plenty of people are angry about landlord Joe Berrada—but few are stepping up to help the tenants caught in the middle. Then things take a serious turn when Tiffany Miller’s store is broken into again, raising questions about whether the crime was targeted and what self-protection really looks like for small business owners. This hour is uncomfortable, honest, and exactly the conversation a lot of people avoid—until now.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/27/26 9AM: What Should We Do?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-fzprcf4ll6jyxqfcvaemuhp78p5fxhti</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the nationwide protests against the Trump administration and ICE taking place this Friday. He shares why he still wants to maintain his focus on Milwaukee and our issues. Later he talks about MPD Police Chief Jeffrey Norman participating in a counterterrorism training seminar in Israel in December and the city’s new initiative to impound cars for reckless driving.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241535</guid><enclosure length="46588231" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7938348_2026-01-27-173748.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the nationwide protests against the Trump administration and ICE taking place this Friday. He shares why he still wants to maintain his focus on Milwaukee and our issues. Later he talks about MPD Police Chief Jeffrey Norman participating in a counterterrorism training seminar in Israel in December and the city’s new initiative to impound cars for reckless driving.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the nationwide protests against the Trump administration and ICE taking place this Friday. He shares why he still wants to maintain his focus on Milwaukee and our issues. Later he talks about MP...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the nationwide protests against the Trump administration and ICE taking place this Friday. He shares why he still wants to maintain his focus on Milwaukee and our issues. Later he talks about MPD Police Chief Jeffrey Norman participating in a counterterrorism training seminar in Israel in December and the city's new initiative to impound cars for reckless driving.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:31</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin addresses the nationwide protests against the Trump administration and ICE taking place this Friday. He shares why he still wants to maintain his focus on Milwaukee and our issues. Later he talks about MPD Police Chief Jeffrey Norman participating in a counterterrorism training seminar in Israel in December and the city's new initiative to impound cars for reckless driving.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/27/26 10AM: What Should We Do?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-qpltwidsnndl19ifw1e7u3kcuwvjltvw</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes continues the conversation and pivots homeownership and why it is so important to be a homeowner. He also talks about food allergies.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241539</guid><enclosure length="45854228" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7938347_2026-01-27-173547.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes continues the conversation and pivots homeownership and why it is so important to be a homeowner. He also talks about food allergies.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes continues the conversation and pivots homeownership and why it is so important to be a homeowner. He also talks about food allergies.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes continues the conversation and pivots homeownership and why it is so important to be a homeowner. He also talks about food allergies.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:45</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes continues the conversation and pivots homeownership and why it is so important to be a homeowner. He also talks about food allergies.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/27/26 11AM: Misinformation, Measles, and Music</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/27/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-5zy2jzuldpx2lo0g0qwiplbreoibpsqj</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In Hour 3, Sherwin breaks down the return of whole milk in schools and warns that health messaging tied to RFK is doing more harm than good. He calls out vaccine misinformation, connects it to the first confirmed measles case in Wisconsin, and explains why one reported case likely means many more infections already exist. Al calls in to expand on measles symptoms and the serious risks involved. The tone lightens as Sherwin jokes about selling “protest kits,” messes with callers trying to win the Gruber giveaway, and takes a call from Bob while reflecting on the importance of community and togetherness. The hour wraps on a cultural note, with Sherwin declaring the disco era the best musical period for Black artists and breaking down how different eras of hip-hop shaped the culture.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:56:11 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241542</guid><enclosure length="45948600" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7938346_2026-01-27-173346.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In Hour 3, Sherwin breaks down the return of whole milk in schools and warns that health messaging tied to RFK is doing more harm than good. He calls out vaccine misinformation, connects it to the first confirmed measles case in Wisconsin, and explains why one reported case likely means many more infections already exist. Al calls in to expand on measles symptoms and the serious risks involved. The tone lightens as Sherwin jokes about selling “protest kits,” messes with callers trying to win the Gruber giveaway, and takes a call from Bob while reflecting on the importance of community and togetherness. The hour wraps on a cultural note, with Sherwin declaring the disco era the best musical period for Black artists and breaking down how different eras of hip-hop shaped the culture.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In Hour 3, Sherwin breaks down the return of whole milk in schools and warns that health messaging tied to RFK is doing more harm than good. He calls out vaccine misinformation, connects it to the first confirmed measles case in Wisconsin, and explains...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In Hour 3, Sherwin breaks down the return of whole milk in schools and warns that health messaging tied to RFK is doing more harm than good. He calls out vaccine misinformation, connects it to the first confirmed measles case in Wisconsin, and explains why one reported case likely means many more infections already exist. Al calls in to expand on measles symptoms and the serious risks involved. The tone lightens as Sherwin jokes about selling “protest kits,” messes with callers trying to win the Gruber giveaway, and takes a call from Bob while reflecting on the importance of community and togetherness. The hour wraps on a cultural note, with Sherwin declaring the disco era the best musical period for Black artists and breaking down how different eras of hip-hop shaped the culture.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:51</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In Hour 3, Sherwin breaks down the return of whole milk in schools and warns that health messaging tied to RFK is doing more harm than good. He calls out vaccine misinformation, connects it to the first confirmed measles case in Wisconsin, and explains why one reported case likely means many more infections already exist. Al calls in to expand on measles symptoms and the serious risks involved. The tone lightens as Sherwin jokes about selling “protest kits,” messes with callers trying to win the Gruber giveaway, and takes a call from Bob while reflecting on the importance of community and togetherness. The hour wraps on a cultural note, with Sherwin declaring the disco era the best musical period for Black artists and breaking down how different eras of hip-hop shaped the culture.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/26/26 9AM: Let's Think This Through</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/26/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-utxz6xiqublmcxkltieqwq7za9pb4ugu</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin breaks down the tragic and fatal shooting of ICU Nurse and protestor, Alex Pretti by ICE Agents in Minneapolis this weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241545</guid><enclosure length="46105886" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7935968_2026-01-26-183708.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin breaks down the tragic and fatal shooting of ICU Nurse and protestor, Alex Pretti by ICE Agents in Minneapolis this weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin breaks down the tragic and fatal shooting of ICU Nurse and protestor, Alex Pretti by ICE Agents in Minneapolis this weekend.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin breaks down the tragic and fatal shooting of ICU Nurse and protestor, Alex Pretti by ICE Agents in Minneapolis this weekend.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:01</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin breaks down the tragic and fatal shooting of ICU Nurse and protestor, Alex Pretti by ICE Agents in Minneapolis this weekend.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/26/26 10AM: Let's Think This Through</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/26/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-taml16xmfc1weozoqluglaoh2lneskve</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes continues Hour 2 by giving updates in Minneapolis and what ICE is doing. Sherwin also gives an update on Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffery Norman going to Isreal. Wrapping up the hour two with talking about the slumlords in Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:01:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241549</guid><enclosure length="45623541" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7935967_2026-01-26-183507.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes continues Hour 2 by giving updates in Minneapolis and what ICE is doing. Sherwin also gives an update on Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffery Norman going to Isreal. Wrapping up the hour two with talking about the slumlords in Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes continues Hour 2 by giving updates in Minneapolis and what ICE is doing. Sherwin also gives an update on Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffery Norman going to Isreal. Wrapping up the hour two with talking about the slumlords in Milwaukee.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes continues Hour 2 by giving updates in Minneapolis and what ICE is doing. Sherwin also gives an update on Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffery Norman going to Isreal. Wrapping up the hour two with talking about the slumlords in Milwaukee.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:31</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes continues Hour 2 by giving updates in Minneapolis and what ICE is doing. Sherwin also gives an update on Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffery Norman going to Isreal. Wrapping up the hour two with talking about the slumlords in Milwaukee.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/26/26 11AM: Renting, Slumlords, and the Power of Ownership</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/26/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-gir6kk7hgrrttrxmwif7agksstfhfagi</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In Hour 3, Sherwin tackles why conversations about homeownership make people uncomfortable, arguing that long-term wealth starts with owning—not renting. The discussion centers on Milwaukee landlord Joe Berrada, including how much of the housing market he actually controls and why the city allows private owners to operate poorly maintained properties when municipal properties are often worse. Listeners call in with strong opinions, labeling Berrada a slumlord, sharing tenant experiences, and debating responsibility between landlords, the city, and residents themselves. The hour wraps with a broader conversation about neighborhood stability, the benefits of homeownership, and a look back at Milwaukee’s dollar house program—highlighting how public pressure once forced the city to change unfair rules and proving that organized voices can still drive real change.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241551</guid><enclosure length="46714060" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7935966_2026-01-26-183306.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In Hour 3, Sherwin tackles why conversations about homeownership make people uncomfortable, arguing that long-term wealth starts with owning—not renting. The discussion centers on Milwaukee landlord Joe Berrada, including how much of the housing market he actually controls and why the city allows private owners to operate poorly maintained properties when municipal properties are often worse. Listeners call in with strong opinions, labeling Berrada a slumlord, sharing tenant experiences, and debating responsibility between landlords, the city, and residents themselves. The hour wraps with a broader conversation about neighborhood stability, the benefits of homeownership, and a look back at Milwaukee’s dollar house program—highlighting how public pressure once forced the city to change unfair rules and proving that organized voices can still drive real change.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In Hour 3, Sherwin tackles why conversations about homeownership make people uncomfortable, arguing that long-term wealth starts with owning—not renting. The discussion centers on Milwaukee landlord Joe Berrada, including how much of the housing market...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In Hour 3, Sherwin tackles why conversations about homeownership make people uncomfortable, arguing that long-term wealth starts with owning—not renting. The discussion centers on Milwaukee landlord Joe Berrada, including how much of the housing market he actually controls and why the city allows private owners to operate poorly maintained properties when municipal properties are often worse. Listeners call in with strong opinions, labeling Berrada a slumlord, sharing tenant experiences, and debating responsibility between landlords, the city, and residents themselves. The hour wraps with a broader conversation about neighborhood stability, the benefits of homeownership, and a look back at Milwaukee’s dollar house program—highlighting how public pressure once forced the city to change unfair rules and proving that organized voices can still drive real change.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:38</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In Hour 3, Sherwin tackles why conversations about homeownership make people uncomfortable, arguing that long-term wealth starts with owning—not renting. The discussion centers on Milwaukee landlord Joe Berrada, including how much of the housing market he actually controls and why the city allows private owners to operate poorly maintained properties when municipal properties are often worse. Listeners call in with strong opinions, labeling Berrada a slumlord, sharing tenant experiences, and debating responsibility between landlords, the city, and residents themselves. The hour wraps with a broader conversation about neighborhood stability, the benefits of homeownership, and a look back at Milwaukee’s dollar house program—highlighting how public pressure once forced the city to change unfair rules and proving that organized voices can still drive real change.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/23/26 9 AM: A Line in the Sand</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-pit2wu6p5uwmaytxhoesfdlqcrscltrr</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin revisits his conversation on the Parental Choice Program. Sherwin addresses how this voucher program is inherently racist. He also does a deep dive on the political history of Mandela Barnes. Sherwin addresses Barnes’ experience with more private schools than public and Barnes’ stance on this program.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241554</guid><enclosure length="45413826" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7931775_2026-01-23-170715.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin revisits his conversation on the Parental Choice Program. Sherwin addresses how this voucher program is inherently racist. He also does a deep dive on the political history of Mandela Barnes. Sherwin addresses Barnes’ experience with more private schools than public and Barnes’ stance on this program.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin revisits his conversation on the Parental Choice Program. Sherwin addresses how this voucher program is inherently racist. He also does a deep dive on the political history of Mandela Barnes. Sherwin addr...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin revisits his conversation on the Parental Choice Program. Sherwin addresses how this voucher program is inherently racist. He also does a deep dive on the political history of Mandela Barnes. Sherwin addresses Barnes' experience with more private schools than public and Barnes' stance on this program.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:18</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin revisits his conversation on the Parental Choice Program. Sherwin addresses how this voucher program is inherently racist. He also does a deep dive on the political history of Mandela Barnes. Sherwin addresses Barnes' experience with more private schools than public and Barnes' stance on this program.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/23/26 10 AM: A Line in the Sand</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-3cqka7vbpr6gqthw2sjl6t17atvaluz7</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the intimacy of getting a massage, why he would never get one, and talks through what might be an award winning script.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241557</guid><enclosure length="37119590" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7931773_2026-01-23-170313.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the intimacy of getting a massage, why he would never get one, and talks through what might be an award winning script.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the intimacy of getting a massage, why he would never get one, and talks through what might be an award winning script.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the intimacy of getting a massage, why he would never get one, and talks through what might be an award winning script.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>38:39</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the intimacy of getting a massage, why he would never get one, and talks through what might be an award winning script.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/23/26 11AM: The Milwaukee Experience</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-fqpcmcime7l0ocs5mm1skpwfs3oejy3f</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 begins with the launch of The Milwaukee Experience, Sherwin’s new partnership with Visit Milwaukee, where he highlights some of his favorite spots around the city and previews upcoming interviews with local business leaders. Bob and Al call in, adding humor and their own takes on the segment. Sherwin then shifts to dating, explaining why dinner isn’t his preferred first date and why getting to know someone through conversation first makes more sense—especially with the expectations placed on men. The hour turns serious as Sherwin argues that racism hasn’t disappeared, it has simply evolved, and that those who appear “nice” can sometimes be the most harmful. He closes by breaking down why the U.S. lacks universal healthcare, pointing to systems intentionally designed to limit Black progress, extending that argument to education and asserting that MPS is operating exactly as it was built to.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241559</guid><enclosure length="45487226" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7931772_2026-01-23-170112.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 begins with the launch of The Milwaukee Experience, Sherwin’s new partnership with Visit Milwaukee, where he highlights some of his favorite spots around the city and previews upcoming interviews with local business leaders. Bob and Al call in, adding humor and their own takes on the segment. Sherwin then shifts to dating, explaining why dinner isn’t his preferred first date and why getting to know someone through conversation first makes more sense—especially with the expectations placed on men. The hour turns serious as Sherwin argues that racism hasn’t disappeared, it has simply evolved, and that those who appear “nice” can sometimes be the most harmful. He closes by breaking down why the U.S. lacks universal healthcare, pointing to systems intentionally designed to limit Black progress, extending that argument to education and asserting that MPS is operating exactly as it was built to.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Hour 3 begins with the launch of The Milwaukee Experience, Sherwin’s new partnership with Visit Milwaukee, where he highlights some of his favorite spots around the city and previews upcoming interviews with local business leaders. Bob and Al call in, ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hour 3 begins with the launch of The Milwaukee Experience, Sherwin’s new partnership with Visit Milwaukee, where he highlights some of his favorite spots around the city and previews upcoming interviews with local business leaders. Bob and Al call in, adding humor and their own takes on the segment. Sherwin then shifts to dating, explaining why dinner isn’t his preferred first date and why getting to know someone through conversation first makes more sense—especially with the expectations placed on men. The hour turns serious as Sherwin argues that racism hasn’t disappeared, it has simply evolved, and that those who appear “nice” can sometimes be the most harmful. He closes by breaking down why the U.S. lacks universal healthcare, pointing to systems intentionally designed to limit Black progress, extending that argument to education and asserting that MPS is operating exactly as it was built to.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:21</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Hour 3 begins with the launch of The Milwaukee Experience, Sherwin’s new partnership with Visit Milwaukee, where he highlights some of his favorite spots around the city and previews upcoming interviews with local business leaders. Bob and Al call in, adding humor and their own takes on the segment. Sherwin then shifts to dating, explaining why dinner isn’t his preferred first date and why getting to know someone through conversation first makes more sense—especially with the expectations placed on men. The hour turns serious as Sherwin argues that racism hasn’t disappeared, it has simply evolved, and that those who appear “nice” can sometimes be the most harmful. He closes by breaking down why the U.S. lacks universal healthcare, pointing to systems intentionally designed to limit Black progress, extending that argument to education and asserting that MPS is operating exactly as it was built to.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/22/26 9AM: WI Candidate Forum</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/22/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-kjwvvmzqxkdrwkvt6rz6qih2sc1gu2nj</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about the 2026 Main Street Action Candidate Forum he attended last night in Milwaukee. He shares his takeaways on what the candidates spoke on, who was in the attendance, who he is looking forward to hearing more of and more.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241562</guid><enclosure length="45770342" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7929460_2026-01-22-183500.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about the 2026 Main Street Action Candidate Forum he attended last night in Milwaukee. He shares his takeaways on what the candidates spoke on, who was in the attendance, who he is looking forward to hearing more of and more.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about the 2026 Main Street Action Candidate Forum he attended last night in Milwaukee. He shares his takeaways on what the candidates spoke on, who was in the attendance, who he is looking forward t...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about the 2026 Main Street Action Candidate Forum he attended last night in Milwaukee. He shares his takeaways on what the candidates spoke on, who was in the attendance, who he is looking forward to hearing more of and more.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:40</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin talks about the 2026 Main Street Action Candidate Forum he attended last night in Milwaukee. He shares his takeaways on what the candidates spoke on, who was in the attendance, who he is looking forward to hearing more of and more.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/22/26 10 AM: WI Candidate Forum</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/22/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-02ryqxsiqfdu1ghpclnpb9dvgtldkxnh</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues the conversation around the Democratic Forum on Wednesday Night- highlighting that this group is not the group that will save the state.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241564</guid><enclosure length="46703575" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7929459_2026-01-22-183259.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues the conversation around the Democratic Forum on Wednesday Night- highlighting that this group is not the group that will save the state.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues the conversation around the Democratic Forum on Wednesday Night- highlighting that this group is not the group that will save the state.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues the conversation around the Democratic Forum on Wednesday Night- highlighting that this group is not the group that will save the state.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:38</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues the conversation around the Democratic Forum on Wednesday Night- highlighting that this group is not the group that will save the state.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/22/26 11AM: Politics, Polls, and Perspective</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/22/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-g8g6bjb1qv48cbwe4a0uaw865flaruj4</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The final hour kicks off with a chaotic round of calls, starting with Bob, whose comments quickly send the conversation in multiple directions. Sherwin makes a provocative statement suggesting Black people would be better at being white than white people themselves, sparking debate over resentment, wealth, and whether frustration with the rich is being mislabeled as “hate.” Al calls in to explain why he refuses to vote for Mandela Barnes, calling him untrustworthy, while Lisa follows with a passionate rant that keeps the energy high.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The tone shifts in segments two and three when Senator Dora Drake joins the show. She and Sherwin dive into the upcoming election, the current political climate, and audience sentiment reflected in the YouTube poll, offering insight into voter engagement and the stakes of the race.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour wraps with Sherwin recapping the day’s major conversations and closing out the show.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241567</guid><enclosure length="45686456" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7929458_2026-01-22-183058.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The final hour kicks off with a chaotic round of calls, starting with Bob, whose comments quickly send the conversation in multiple directions. Sherwin makes a provocative statement suggesting Black people would be better at being white than white people themselves, sparking debate over resentment, wealth, and whether frustration with the rich is being mislabeled as “hate.” Al calls in to explain why he refuses to vote for Mandela Barnes, calling him untrustworthy, while Lisa follows with a passionate rant that keeps the energy high.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The tone shifts in segments two and three when Senator Dora Drake joins the show. She and Sherwin dive into the upcoming election, the current political climate, and audience sentiment reflected in the YouTube poll, offering insight into voter engagement and the stakes of the race.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The hour wraps with Sherwin recapping the day’s major conversations and closing out the show.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>The final hour kicks off with a chaotic round of calls, starting with Bob, whose comments quickly send the conversation in multiple directions. Sherwin makes a provocative statement suggesting Black people would be better at being white than white peop...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The final hour kicks off with a chaotic round of calls, starting with Bob, whose comments quickly send the conversation in multiple directions. Sherwin makes a provocative statement suggesting Black people would be better at being white than white people themselves, sparking debate over resentment, wealth, and whether frustration with the rich is being mislabeled as “hate.” Al calls in to explain why he refuses to vote for Mandela Barnes, calling him untrustworthy, while Lisa follows with a passionate rant that keeps the energy high.

The tone shifts in segments two and three when Senator Dora Drake joins the show. She and Sherwin dive into the upcoming election, the current political climate, and audience sentiment reflected in the YouTube poll, offering insight into voter engagement and the stakes of the race.

The hour wraps with Sherwin recapping the day’s major conversations and closing out the show.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>The final hour kicks off with a chaotic round of calls, starting with Bob, whose comments quickly send the conversation in multiple directions. Sherwin makes a provocative statement suggesting Black people would be better at being white than white people themselves, sparking debate over resentment, wealth, and whether frustration with the rich is being mislabeled as “hate.” Al calls in to explain why he refuses to vote for Mandela Barnes, calling him untrustworthy, while Lisa follows with a passionate rant that keeps the energy high.

The tone shifts in segments two and three when Senator Dora Drake joins the show. She and Sherwin dive into the upcoming election, the current political climate, and audience sentiment reflected in the YouTube poll, offering insight into voter engagement and the stakes of the race.

The hour wraps with Sherwin recapping the day’s major conversations and closing out the show.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/21/26 9 AM: The Vanishing Work Ethic</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/21/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-u4yhwl2quhn4tayljvuulgrrhjbicqfl</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, he takes a deep dive into work ethic and the journey into the trade industry. Then later he takes calls from Truth Nation on supporting black businesses, voting and if police should be in schools.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241570</guid><enclosure length="45109739" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7927272_2026-01-21-171812.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, he takes a deep dive into work ethic and the journey into the trade industry. Then later he takes calls from Truth Nation on supporting black businesses, voting and if police should be in schools.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, he takes a deep dive into work ethic and the journey into the trade industry. Then later he takes calls from Truth Nation on supporting black businesses, voting and if police should be in schools.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, he takes a deep dive into work ethic and the journey into the trade industry. Then later he takes calls from Truth Nation on supporting black businesses, voting and if police should be in schools.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, he takes a deep dive into work ethic and the journey into the trade industry. Then later he takes calls from Truth Nation on supporting black businesses, voting and if police should be in schools.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/21/26 10 AM: The Vanishing Work Ethic</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/21/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-wsepvzpgbym8cervndhu06zxunyjelya</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes talks about the racism in Wisconsin and takes calls from listeners who confirm Sherwin’s theory about white people.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241573</guid><enclosure length="45455769" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7927271_2026-01-21-171611.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes talks about the racism in Wisconsin and takes calls from listeners who confirm Sherwin’s theory about white people.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes talks about the racism in Wisconsin and takes calls from listeners who confirm Sherwin's theory about white people.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes talks about the racism in Wisconsin and takes calls from listeners who confirm Sherwin's theory about white people.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:20</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes talks about the racism in Wisconsin and takes calls from listeners who confirm Sherwin's theory about white people.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/21/26 11AM: Say It With Your Chest</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/21/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-3ebajspb16la2fhj5kn5s41xseh3czdq</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In the final hour, Sherwin opens with a candid discussion about the consequences of centering race in every conversation while simultaneously tiptoeing around it. He argues that many people are living under an illusion about how white Americans truly feel about Black communities, and that avoiding hard truths only delays real understanding.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conversation continues with calls from listeners. Adam weighs in on the impact of protests, arguing they create real progress for the community. Sherwin pushes back, saying many of those gains have been fleeting and temporary. Al calls in next, bluntly stating that racist white people lack honor and thrive on mediocrity. The discussion then shifts to policing in schools, with Sherwin pointing to the outcomes many feared—highlighting reports of over $13,000 in citations issued to Black students.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Later, another caller reflects on the day’s show and its themes. Sherwin wraps up the hour by turning his attention to the first gubernatorial debate happening that night, explaining what he wants to hear from the candidates—directness, courage, and substance, saying he wants them to “have some sack” when addressing real issues.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241576</guid><enclosure length="45466255" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7927274_2026-01-21-175314.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In the final hour, Sherwin opens with a candid discussion about the consequences of centering race in every conversation while simultaneously tiptoeing around it. He argues that many people are living under an illusion about how white Americans truly feel about Black communities, and that avoiding hard truths only delays real understanding.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conversation continues with calls from listeners. Adam weighs in on the impact of protests, arguing they create real progress for the community. Sherwin pushes back, saying many of those gains have been fleeting and temporary. Al calls in next, bluntly stating that racist white people lack honor and thrive on mediocrity. The discussion then shifts to policing in schools, with Sherwin pointing to the outcomes many feared—highlighting reports of over $13,000 in citations issued to Black students.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Later, another caller reflects on the day’s show and its themes. Sherwin wraps up the hour by turning his attention to the first gubernatorial debate happening that night, explaining what he wants to hear from the candidates—directness, courage, and substance, saying he wants them to “have some sack” when addressing real issues.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In the final hour, Sherwin opens with a candid discussion about the consequences of centering race in every conversation while simultaneously tiptoeing around it. He argues that many people are living under an illusion about how white Americans truly f...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In the final hour, Sherwin opens with a candid discussion about the consequences of centering race in every conversation while simultaneously tiptoeing around it. He argues that many people are living under an illusion about how white Americans truly feel about Black communities, and that avoiding hard truths only delays real understanding.

The conversation continues with calls from listeners. Adam weighs in on the impact of protests, arguing they create real progress for the community. Sherwin pushes back, saying many of those gains have been fleeting and temporary. Al calls in next, bluntly stating that racist white people lack honor and thrive on mediocrity. The discussion then shifts to policing in schools, with Sherwin pointing to the outcomes many feared—highlighting reports of over $13,000 in citations issued to Black students.

Later, another caller reflects on the day’s show and its themes. Sherwin wraps up the hour by turning his attention to the first gubernatorial debate happening that night, explaining what he wants to hear from the candidates—directness, courage, and substance, saying he wants them to “have some sack” when addressing real issues.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:21</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In the final hour, Sherwin opens with a candid discussion about the consequences of centering race in every conversation while simultaneously tiptoeing around it. He argues that many people are living under an illusion about how white Americans truly feel about Black communities, and that avoiding hard truths only delays real understanding.

The conversation continues with calls from listeners. Adam weighs in on the impact of protests, arguing they create real progress for the community. Sherwin pushes back, saying many of those gains have been fleeting and temporary. Al calls in next, bluntly stating that racist white people lack honor and thrive on mediocrity. The discussion then shifts to policing in schools, with Sherwin pointing to the outcomes many feared—highlighting reports of over $13,000 in citations issued to Black students.

Later, another caller reflects on the day’s show and its themes. Sherwin wraps up the hour by turning his attention to the first gubernatorial debate happening that night, explaining what he wants to hear from the candidates—directness, courage, and substance, saying he wants them to “have some sack” when addressing real issues.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/20/26 9AM: Approve or Disapprove Pt. 1</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-6hsvqfhnyqv9g9uvm2c0gbwlq04kb9vh</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin discusses Trump’s political social media tirade, ICE’s new reports on deportations, and a recent incident where a Hmong man was dragged out of his home by ICE. Sherwin also draws similarities between ICE and the Nazi Gestapo and questions why everyone is underreacting. Also, Sherwin takes a pulse check on Truth Nation’s thoughts on 101.7 The Truth.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241579</guid><enclosure length="45749370" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7925063_2026-01-20-184003.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin discusses Trump’s political social media tirade, ICE’s new reports on deportations, and a recent incident where a Hmong man was dragged out of his home by ICE. Sherwin also draws similarities between ICE and the Nazi Gestapo and questions why everyone is underreacting. Also, Sherwin takes a pulse check on Truth Nation’s thoughts on 101.7 The Truth.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin discusses Trump's political social media tirade, ICE's new reports on deportations, and a recent incident where a Hmong man was dragged out of his home by ICE. Sherwin also draws similarities between ICE ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin discusses Trump's political social media tirade, ICE's new reports on deportations, and a recent incident where a Hmong man was dragged out of his home by ICE. Sherwin also draws similarities between ICE and the Nazi Gestapo and questions why everyone is underreacting. Also, Sherwin takes a pulse check on Truth Nation's thoughts on 101.7 The Truth.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:39</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin discusses Trump's political social media tirade, ICE's new reports on deportations, and a recent incident where a Hmong man was dragged out of his home by ICE. Sherwin also draws similarities between ICE and the Nazi Gestapo and questions why everyone is underreacting. Also, Sherwin takes a pulse check on Truth Nation's thoughts on 101.7 The Truth.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/20/26 10AM: Approve or Disapprove Pt. 2</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-xx6xi8n0uq5scy2nvkkcejszsyxdrhfc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens up hour 2 talks about how we need to care about what the listeners of 101.7 The Truth care about, makes the comparison on not wanting to see a theater production of Goodfellas. Sherwin talks about the why white people are scared of the immigrates and the migrate population, that their numbers are shrinking. Callers join in to join the conversation. Sherwin gives an update on ICE in Minnesota and makes the case that there are unlawful arrests that are occurring.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241583</guid><enclosure length="46179287" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7925060_2026-01-20-183800.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens up hour 2 talks about how we need to care about what the listeners of 101.7 The Truth care about, makes the comparison on not wanting to see a theater production of Goodfellas. Sherwin talks about the why white people are scared of the immigrates and the migrate population, that their numbers are shrinking. Callers join in to join the conversation. Sherwin gives an update on ICE in Minnesota and makes the case that there are unlawful arrests that are occurring.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens up hour 2 talks about how we need to care about what the listeners of 101.7 The Truth care about, makes the comparison on not wanting to see a theater production of Goodfellas. Sherwin talks about the why white people are scared of the im...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens up hour 2 talks about how we need to care about what the listeners of 101.7 The Truth care about, makes the comparison on not wanting to see a theater production of Goodfellas. Sherwin talks about the why white people are scared of the immigrates and the migrate population, that their numbers are shrinking. Callers join in to join the conversation. Sherwin gives an update on ICE in Minnesota and makes the case that there are unlawful arrests that are occurring.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:06</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens up hour 2 talks about how we need to care about what the listeners of 101.7 The Truth care about, makes the comparison on not wanting to see a theater production of Goodfellas. Sherwin talks about the why white people are scared of the immigrates and the migrate population, that their numbers are shrinking. Callers join in to join the conversation. Sherwin gives an update on ICE in Minnesota and makes the case that there are unlawful arrests that are occurring.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/20/26 11AM: Who’s Really Running the White House?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/20/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-c1cmyaar5lddtxag0kkdolmlychm2aym</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In the final hour, Sherwin examines the states Donald Trump carried in the election and reflects on how his knowledge of history makes watching current events more troubling. He argues that Trump is highly manipulable and surrounded by people who rarely tell him “no,” suggesting that figures like Stephen Miller may be driving decisions behind the scenes—raising concerns that someone more dangerous than Trump himself is shaping policy. The discussion heats up when Brian calls in, prompting Sherwin to jokingly revoke his “Black card.” Melisande follows up in the next segment, calling in to respond to Brian’s comments and add her perspective to the conversation. Later, Sherwin lightens the mood by playfully messing with callers trying to win the Gruber Entry of the Day, before returning to politics and breaking down Trump’s first year of a second term. He warns listeners that the federal government is on track for another shutdown on January 30th. The hour wraps with a look at Trump’s approval ratings and a broader question about political power: why major U.S. cities are overwhelmingly run by Democrats, with few—if any—Republicans leading big urban centers.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241586</guid><enclosure length="46766489" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7925061_2026-01-20-183901.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In the final hour, Sherwin examines the states Donald Trump carried in the election and reflects on how his knowledge of history makes watching current events more troubling. He argues that Trump is highly manipulable and surrounded by people who rarely tell him “no,” suggesting that figures like Stephen Miller may be driving decisions behind the scenes—raising concerns that someone more dangerous than Trump himself is shaping policy. The discussion heats up when Brian calls in, prompting Sherwin to jokingly revoke his “Black card.” Melisande follows up in the next segment, calling in to respond to Brian’s comments and add her perspective to the conversation. Later, Sherwin lightens the mood by playfully messing with callers trying to win the Gruber Entry of the Day, before returning to politics and breaking down Trump’s first year of a second term. He warns listeners that the federal government is on track for another shutdown on January 30th. The hour wraps with a look at Trump’s approval ratings and a broader question about political power: why major U.S. cities are overwhelmingly run by Democrats, with few—if any—Republicans leading big urban centers.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In the final hour, Sherwin examines the states Donald Trump carried in the election and reflects on how his knowledge of history makes watching current events more troubling. He argues that Trump is highly manipulable and surrounded by people who rarel...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In the final hour, Sherwin examines the states Donald Trump carried in the election and reflects on how his knowledge of history makes watching current events more troubling. He argues that Trump is highly manipulable and surrounded by people who rarely tell him “no,” suggesting that figures like Stephen Miller may be driving decisions behind the scenes—raising concerns that someone more dangerous than Trump himself is shaping policy. The discussion heats up when Brian calls in, prompting Sherwin to jokingly revoke his “Black card.” Melisande follows up in the next segment, calling in to respond to Brian’s comments and add her perspective to the conversation. Later, Sherwin lightens the mood by playfully messing with callers trying to win the Gruber Entry of the Day, before returning to politics and breaking down Trump’s first year of a second term. He warns listeners that the federal government is on track for another shutdown on January 30th. The hour wraps with a look at Trump’s approval ratings and a broader question about political power: why major U.S. cities are overwhelmingly run by Democrats, with few—if any—Republicans leading big urban centers.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:42</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In the final hour, Sherwin examines the states Donald Trump carried in the election and reflects on how his knowledge of history makes watching current events more troubling. He argues that Trump is highly manipulable and surrounded by people who rarely tell him “no,” suggesting that figures like Stephen Miller may be driving decisions behind the scenes—raising concerns that someone more dangerous than Trump himself is shaping policy. The discussion heats up when Brian calls in, prompting Sherwin to jokingly revoke his “Black card.” Melisande follows up in the next segment, calling in to respond to Brian’s comments and add her perspective to the conversation. Later, Sherwin lightens the mood by playfully messing with callers trying to win the Gruber Entry of the Day, before returning to politics and breaking down Trump’s first year of a second term. He warns listeners that the federal government is on track for another shutdown on January 30th. The hour wraps with a look at Trump’s approval ratings and a broader question about political power: why major U.S. cities are overwhelmingly run by Democrats, with few—if any—Republicans leading big urban centers.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/15/26 9 AM: What Are We Supposed To Do?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/15/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-yys57cw7sl6g7rskbn6g6phkp7nzkbz4</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin asks Truth Nation if they would participate in an ICE Protest. He talks about the chaos of ICE agents and mass protests happening in Minneapolis, why he thinks this is not a fight for Black Americans, and how we got here in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241588</guid><enclosure length="45151682" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7918392_2026-01-15-184932.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin asks Truth Nation if they would participate in an ICE Protest. He talks about the chaos of ICE agents and mass protests happening in Minneapolis, why he thinks this is not a fight for Black Americans, and how we got here in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin asks Truth Nation if they would participate in an ICE Protest. He talks about the chaos of ICE agents and mass protests happening in Minneapolis, why he thinks this is not a fight for Black Americans, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin asks Truth Nation if they would participate in an ICE Protest. He talks about the chaos of ICE agents and mass protests happening in Minneapolis, why he thinks this is not a fight for Black Americans, and how we got here in the first place.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:02</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin asks Truth Nation if they would participate in an ICE Protest. He talks about the chaos of ICE agents and mass protests happening in Minneapolis, why he thinks this is not a fight for Black Americans, and how we got here in the first place.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/15/26 10 AM: What Was Worse?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/15/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-m8oqqoybhcehiwpukoqis7opbpgzbodo</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Hour 2 centers on a deep comparison between the crack epidemic and the ongoing opioid crisis. Sherwin examines the socioeconomic impacts of both and questions why the differences are often ignored. He briefly pivots to a protest incident where a white woman attempted to use a tragedy to promote an anti-marijuana petition. Later, Sherwin discusses overlooked dangers harming Black communities—such as house fires—and questions why these issues don’t spark the same level of protest. Callers join the discussion, debating drug use and addiction, prompting Sherwin to push back against what he sees as the glorification of heroin. A PSA highlighting the severity of the opioid crisis plays before Sherwin wraps the hour by openly debating whether to continue the show.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:01:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241591</guid><enclosure length="46263173" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7918391_2026-01-15-184531.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hour 2 centers on a deep comparison between the crack epidemic and the ongoing opioid crisis. Sherwin examines the socioeconomic impacts of both and questions why the differences are often ignored. He briefly pivots to a protest incident where a white woman attempted to use a tragedy to promote an anti-marijuana petition. Later, Sherwin discusses overlooked dangers harming Black communities—such as house fires—and questions why these issues don’t spark the same level of protest. Callers join the discussion, debating drug use and addiction, prompting Sherwin to push back against what he sees as the glorification of heroin. A PSA highlighting the severity of the opioid crisis plays before Sherwin wraps the hour by openly debating whether to continue the show.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Hour 2 centers on a deep comparison between the crack epidemic and the ongoing opioid crisis. Sherwin examines the socioeconomic impacts of both and questions why the differences are often ignored. He briefly pivots to a protest incident where a white ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hour 2 centers on a deep comparison between the crack epidemic and the ongoing opioid crisis. Sherwin examines the socioeconomic impacts of both and questions why the differences are often ignored. He briefly pivots to a protest incident where a white woman attempted to use a tragedy to promote an anti-marijuana petition. Later, Sherwin discusses overlooked dangers harming Black communities—such as house fires—and questions why these issues don’t spark the same level of protest. Callers join the discussion, debating drug use and addiction, prompting Sherwin to push back against what he sees as the glorification of heroin. A PSA highlighting the severity of the opioid crisis plays before Sherwin wraps the hour by openly debating whether to continue the show.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Hour 2 centers on a deep comparison between the crack epidemic and the ongoing opioid crisis. Sherwin examines the socioeconomic impacts of both and questions why the differences are often ignored. He briefly pivots to a protest incident where a white woman attempted to use a tragedy to promote an anti-marijuana petition. Later, Sherwin discusses overlooked dangers harming Black communities—such as house fires—and questions why these issues don’t spark the same level of protest. Callers join the discussion, debating drug use and addiction, prompting Sherwin to push back against what he sees as the glorification of heroin. A PSA highlighting the severity of the opioid crisis plays before Sherwin wraps the hour by openly debating whether to continue the show.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/15/26 11AM: Who Pays the Price? Politics, Protest, and Addiction</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/15/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-zn6kctnogdiitmaxbtxunchllqc1tqnc</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 begins with Sherwin comparing different shows and hosts, sharing a personal story about realizing how many people knew Dr. Ken during a past event. Lisa calls in to contribute to the conversation. The discussion then turns to the origins of the term “crack babies,” with Al chiming in as expected. Sherwin revisits the opioid crisis versus the crack epidemic, emphasizing that the comparison falls short because the opioid crisis is still ongoing. He points to the Sackler family’s role in fueling the epidemic and notes that they have yet to fully pay the price for the damage done. The show concludes with the drug discussion wrapped up and final sign-off remarks.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:16 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241594</guid><enclosure length="46168801" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7918390_2026-01-15-182330.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 begins with Sherwin comparing different shows and hosts, sharing a personal story about realizing how many people knew Dr. Ken during a past event. Lisa calls in to contribute to the conversation. The discussion then turns to the origins of the term “crack babies,” with Al chiming in as expected. Sherwin revisits the opioid crisis versus the crack epidemic, emphasizing that the comparison falls short because the opioid crisis is still ongoing. He points to the Sackler family’s role in fueling the epidemic and notes that they have yet to fully pay the price for the damage done. The show concludes with the drug discussion wrapped up and final sign-off remarks.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Hour 3 begins with Sherwin comparing different shows and hosts, sharing a personal story about realizing how many people knew Dr. Ken during a past event. Lisa calls in to contribute to the conversation. The discussion then turns to the origins of the ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hour 3 begins with Sherwin comparing different shows and hosts, sharing a personal story about realizing how many people knew Dr. Ken during a past event. Lisa calls in to contribute to the conversation. The discussion then turns to the origins of the term “crack babies,” with Al chiming in as expected. Sherwin revisits the opioid crisis versus the crack epidemic, emphasizing that the comparison falls short because the opioid crisis is still ongoing. He points to the Sackler family’s role in fueling the epidemic and notes that they have yet to fully pay the price for the damage done. The show concludes with the drug discussion wrapped up and final sign-off remarks.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:04</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Hour 3 begins with Sherwin comparing different shows and hosts, sharing a personal story about realizing how many people knew Dr. Ken during a past event. Lisa calls in to contribute to the conversation. The discussion then turns to the origins of the term “crack babies,” with Al chiming in as expected. Sherwin revisits the opioid crisis versus the crack epidemic, emphasizing that the comparison falls short because the opioid crisis is still ongoing. He points to the Sackler family’s role in fueling the epidemic and notes that they have yet to fully pay the price for the damage done. The show concludes with the drug discussion wrapped up and final sign-off remarks.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/14/26: 9 AM Should Affirmative Action Be Banned in Wisconsin?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/14/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-eovrwi9wuiq7ov2yfc7flyw7k658wyw8</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes is back in the studio. Today he is joined by Effective Communication Coach Denise Thomas (DT) to discuss affirmative action and the impact of the second Trump Administration.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:59:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241597</guid><enclosure length="45298483" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7916167_2026-01-14-172507.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes is back in the studio. Today he is joined by Effective Communication Coach Denise Thomas (DT) to discuss affirmative action and the impact of the second Trump Administration.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes is back in the studio. Today he is joined by Effective Communication Coach Denise Thomas (DT) to discuss affirmative action and the impact of the second Trump Administration.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes is back in the studio. Today he is joined by Effective Communication Coach Denise Thomas (DT) to discuss affirmative action and the impact of the second Trump Administration.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:10</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes is back in the studio. Today he is joined by Effective Communication Coach Denise Thomas (DT) to discuss affirmative action and the impact of the second Trump Administration.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/14/26: 10 AM Relationship with DT</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/14/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-sm0gozwnhbasvnjpgon1ujxdgvau35i6</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes and Denise Thomas talk about the entire spectrum of relationships and roles in relationships.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241602</guid><enclosure length="46022000" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7916166_2026-01-14-172206.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes and Denise Thomas talk about the entire spectrum of relationships and roles in relationships.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes and Denise Thomas talk about the entire spectrum of relationships and roles in relationships.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes and Denise Thomas talk about the entire spectrum of relationships and roles in relationships.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:56</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes and Denise Thomas talk about the entire spectrum of relationships and roles in relationships.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/14/26 11AM: One Conversation, Many Perspectives</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/14/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ti2woivzdem7cq07rrguhqf2nbyadqns</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In the final hour, DT opens with a personal story about a conversation she had with a woman on a plane that sparked a broader discussion around perceived “issues” facing Black women. The conversation leads into listener engagement, with Al and Mahdee calling in to share their perspectives and add depth to the discussion. Sherwin checks in on the YouTube live chat, reacting to audience comments and continuing the dialogue with listeners. Segment three focuses on a YouTube poll asking whether affirmative action should be banned in Wisconsin, with Sherwin breaking down the responses and offering his thoughts. The hour concludes with final reactions and a wrap-up of the show.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241606</guid><enclosure length="45696942" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7916165_2026-01-14-172005.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In the final hour, DT opens with a personal story about a conversation she had with a woman on a plane that sparked a broader discussion around perceived “issues” facing Black women. The conversation leads into listener engagement, with Al and Mahdee calling in to share their perspectives and add depth to the discussion. Sherwin checks in on the YouTube live chat, reacting to audience comments and continuing the dialogue with listeners. Segment three focuses on a YouTube poll asking whether affirmative action should be banned in Wisconsin, with Sherwin breaking down the responses and offering his thoughts. The hour concludes with final reactions and a wrap-up of the show.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In the final hour, DT opens with a personal story about a conversation she had with a woman on a plane that sparked a broader discussion around perceived “issues” facing Black women. The conversation leads into listener engagement, with Al and Mahdee c...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In the final hour, DT opens with a personal story about a conversation she had with a woman on a plane that sparked a broader discussion around perceived “issues” facing Black women. The conversation leads into listener engagement, with Al and Mahdee calling in to share their perspectives and add depth to the discussion. Sherwin checks in on the YouTube live chat, reacting to audience comments and continuing the dialogue with listeners. Segment three focuses on a YouTube poll asking whether affirmative action should be banned in Wisconsin, with Sherwin breaking down the responses and offering his thoughts. The hour concludes with final reactions and a wrap-up of the show.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:35</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In the final hour, DT opens with a personal story about a conversation she had with a woman on a plane that sparked a broader discussion around perceived “issues” facing Black women. The conversation leads into listener engagement, with Al and Mahdee calling in to share their perspectives and add depth to the discussion. Sherwin checks in on the YouTube live chat, reacting to audience comments and continuing the dialogue with listeners. Segment three focuses on a YouTube poll asking whether affirmative action should be banned in Wisconsin, with Sherwin breaking down the responses and offering his thoughts. The hour concludes with final reactions and a wrap-up of the show.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/12/26 9AM Grand Larceny</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-bg7uobnyfw0oao5jy5g7jhmvkjtfkdnm</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about why stores are really closing in Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:22:57 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241609</guid><enclosure length="45204111" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7911302_2026-01-12-165202.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about why stores are really closing in Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about why stores are really closing in Milwaukee.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about why stores are really closing in Milwaukee.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:05</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about why stores are really closing in Milwaukee.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/12/26 10AM Demographics of Theft</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-vsx4tdz4rasx8kiq2gdl9l53cqgdtk82</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about why stores are closing in Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:22:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241612</guid><enclosure length="46347059" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7911434_2026-01-12-173634.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues talking about why stores are closing in Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues talking about why stores are closing in Milwaukee.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues talking about why stores are closing in Milwaukee.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:16</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues talking about why stores are closing in Milwaukee.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/12/26 11AM Dark Store Loophole</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-g7r7yfv1ketpajtig9vsilxwvrffzvrz</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the real reasons why stores are closing and the Dark Store Loophole.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:22:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241615</guid><enclosure length="45980057" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7911579_2026-01-12-182519.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about the real reasons why stores are closing and the Dark Store Loophole.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about the real reasons why stores are closing and the Dark Store Loophole.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about the real reasons why stores are closing and the Dark Store Loophole.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:54</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about the real reasons why stores are closing and the Dark Store Loophole.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/8/26 9AM: ICE Murdered a Woman Yesterday</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-f2qyhsusl41clfayl6a5khc7tbjp2eli</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin breaks down the details behind the shooting of an unarmed Minnesota woman by an ICE Agent. He explains what “Officer Created Jeopardy” is, and why the President and the ICE agent are responsible for this tragic event.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241618</guid><enclosure length="42635100" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7904457_2026-01-08-173057.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin breaks down the details behind the shooting of an unarmed Minnesota woman by an ICE Agent. He explains what “Officer Created Jeopardy” is, and why the President and the ICE agent are responsible for this tragic event.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin breaks down the details behind the shooting of an unarmed Minnesota woman by an ICE Agent. He explains what "Officer Created Jeopardy" is, and why the President and the ICE agent are responsible for this tragi...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin breaks down the details behind the shooting of an unarmed Minnesota woman by an ICE Agent. He explains what "Officer Created Jeopardy" is, and why the President and the ICE agent are responsible for this tragic event.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>44:24</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Today on The Truth Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin breaks down the details behind the shooting of an unarmed Minnesota woman by an ICE Agent. He explains what "Officer Created Jeopardy" is, and why the President and the ICE agent are responsible for this tragic event.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/8/26 10AM: The Fallout We’re Living In</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-06shewnpqoo0t957zdzh73kubfey0706</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the Minnesota shooting, how similar attacks have happened before, and what’s unfolding in the aftermath. He then opens the phones, taking listener calls and exploring different angles on the incident.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conversation widens as Sherwin reflects on a time when Democrats and Republicans could still talk and coexist—and how one side’s turn toward extremism helped create today’s divide. In the final segment, he argues that much of the current political chaos is tied to Donald Trump’s efforts to deflect from his alleged links to the Epstein documents.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241621</guid><enclosure length="45854228" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7904456_2026-01-08-172656.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the Minnesota shooting, how similar attacks have happened before, and what’s unfolding in the aftermath. He then opens the phones, taking listener calls and exploring different angles on the incident.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conversation widens as Sherwin reflects on a time when Democrats and Republicans could still talk and coexist—and how one side’s turn toward extremism helped create today’s divide. In the final segment, he argues that much of the current political chaos is tied to Donald Trump’s efforts to deflect from his alleged links to the Epstein documents.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin breaks down the Minnesota shooting, how similar attacks have happened before, and what’s unfolding in the aftermath. He then opens the phones, taking listener calls and exploring different angles on the incident.

The conversation widens as She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin breaks down the Minnesota shooting, how similar attacks have happened before, and what’s unfolding in the aftermath. He then opens the phones, taking listener calls and exploring different angles on the incident.

The conversation widens as Sherwin reflects on a time when Democrats and Republicans could still talk and coexist—and how one side’s turn toward extremism helped create today’s divide. In the final segment, he argues that much of the current political chaos is tied to Donald Trump’s efforts to deflect from his alleged links to the Epstein documents.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:45</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin breaks down the Minnesota shooting, how similar attacks have happened before, and what’s unfolding in the aftermath. He then opens the phones, taking listener calls and exploring different angles on the incident.

The conversation widens as Sherwin reflects on a time when Democrats and Republicans could still talk and coexist—and how one side’s turn toward extremism helped create today’s divide. In the final segment, he argues that much of the current political chaos is tied to Donald Trump’s efforts to deflect from his alleged links to the Epstein documents.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/8/26 11AM: Illegal, Preventable, and Ignored</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-qvdbrdorkdeozsn4zlptcjjjvcnaib9s</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues the conversation around an ICE agent’s actions—why they were illegal, why they were preventable, and why this keeps happening. He responds to a listener text about “dealing with anger,” then reads directly from DHS policy on the use of deadly force to show, once again, how the law was violated—before kicking Johnny out of the classroom.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Later, Al calls in with a pointed cultural reflection: “White people want our rhythm but not our blues,” urging listeners to look up the song “The Loophole.” The episode wraps with final thoughts and closing conversations.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241624</guid><enclosure length="45717913" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7904454_2026-01-08-172154.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues the conversation around an ICE agent’s actions—why they were illegal, why they were preventable, and why this keeps happening. He responds to a listener text about “dealing with anger,” then reads directly from DHS policy on the use of deadly force to show, once again, how the law was violated—before kicking Johnny out of the classroom.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Later, Al calls in with a pointed cultural reflection: “White people want our rhythm but not our blues,” urging listeners to look up the song “The Loophole.” The episode wraps with final thoughts and closing conversations.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues the conversation around an ICE agent’s actions—why they were illegal, why they were preventable, and why this keeps happening. He responds to a listener text about “dealing with anger,” then reads directly from DHS policy on the use o...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues the conversation around an ICE agent’s actions—why they were illegal, why they were preventable, and why this keeps happening. He responds to a listener text about “dealing with anger,” then reads directly from DHS policy on the use of deadly force to show, once again, how the law was violated—before kicking Johnny out of the classroom.

Later, Al calls in with a pointed cultural reflection: “White people want our rhythm but not our blues,” urging listeners to look up the song “The Loophole.” The episode wraps with final thoughts and closing conversations.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:36</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues the conversation around an ICE agent’s actions—why they were illegal, why they were preventable, and why this keeps happening. He responds to a listener text about “dealing with anger,” then reads directly from DHS policy on the use of deadly force to show, once again, how the law was violated—before kicking Johnny out of the classroom.

Later, Al calls in with a pointed cultural reflection: “White people want our rhythm but not our blues,” urging listeners to look up the song “The Loophole.” The episode wraps with final thoughts and closing conversations.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/7/26 9AM Compare and Contrast</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/07/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-qzwacrfxrpndt4x0pbiaum1ixv66ninr</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the effects of food deserts in Milwaukee and supporting black businesses.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:28:13 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241629</guid><enclosure length="46095400" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7901844_2026-01-07-164444.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the effects of food deserts in Milwaukee and supporting black businesses.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the effects of food deserts in Milwaukee and supporting black businesses.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the effects of food deserts in Milwaukee and supporting black businesses.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:01</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the effects of food deserts in Milwaukee and supporting black businesses.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/7/26 10AM Houston We Have a Problem</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/07/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-w0u2dqfpy29hn5nskwo23h5nnajflgj9</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the closing of Sherman Park grocery store and the reopening of Glorioso’s.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:27:53 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241633</guid><enclosure length="46252687" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7901999_2026-01-07-173039.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about the closing of Sherman Park grocery store and the reopening of Glorioso’s.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about the closing of Sherman Park grocery store and the reopening of Glorioso's.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about the closing of Sherman Park grocery store and the reopening of Glorioso's.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:11</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about the closing of Sherman Park grocery store and the reopening of Glorioso's.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/7/26 11AM Go Get Yourself a Sirloin</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/07/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-kkqssqhl78y1ouizu1uw7dyumoejncyh</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about about his restaurant experiences and black businesses.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:27:09 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241636</guid><enclosure length="45455769" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7902150_2026-01-07-172450.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about about his restaurant experiences and black businesses.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about about his restaurant experiences and black businesses.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about about his restaurant experiences and black businesses.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:21</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about about his restaurant experiences and black businesses.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/6/25 11AM Why Don't You Like Your Neighbors</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-qlpelunq7dommgfvds3zzcjiw3nfozgb</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes’ Hour 3 was full of fun and education. Including learning about the history of vaccines, why people don’t want to live by their neighbors and a non-white school&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:58:43 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241639</guid><enclosure length="46934261" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7897843_2026-01-06-181443.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes’ Hour 3 was full of fun and education. Including learning about the history of vaccines, why people don’t want to live by their neighbors and a non-white school&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes' Hour 3 was full of fun and education. Including learning about the history of vaccines, why people don't want to live by their neighbors and a non-white school</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes' Hour 3 was full of fun and education. Including learning about the history of vaccines, why people don't want to live by their neighbors and a non-white school</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:53</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes' Hour 3 was full of fun and education. Including learning about the history of vaccines, why people don't want to live by their neighbors and a non-white school</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/6/25 10AM Men Are From Mars</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-kiudlv1tzqdoogy2gebpzjbpoheyy4v2</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes discuss the difference between Men and Women and how the differences affect all the different parts of life. From the Military to Friendships.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:02:13 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241643</guid><enclosure length="48192552" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7897845_2026-01-06-182145.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes discuss the difference between Men and Women and how the differences affect all the different parts of life. From the Military to Friendships.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes discuss the difference between Men and Women and how the differences affect all the different parts of life. From the Military to Friendships.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes discuss the difference between Men and Women and how the differences affect all the different parts of life. From the Military to Friendships.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>50:11</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes discuss the difference between Men and Women and how the differences affect all the different parts of life. From the Military to Friendships.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/6/25 9AM January 6th</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/06/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-iobubxefh7gozfj8uldrywdzsck9qo3s</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin shares more insight on the arrest of the Venezuelan President and his wife by the U.S. government. He reflects on the 5th anniversary of January 6th and asks Truth Nation if women should serve in combat.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:03:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241646</guid><enclosure length="45256540" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7897844_2026-01-06-182044.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin shares more insight on the arrest of the Venezuelan President and his wife by the U.S. government. He reflects on the 5th anniversary of January 6th and asks Truth Nation if women should serve in combat.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin shares more insight on the arrest of the Venezuelan President and his wife by the U.S. government. He reflects on the 5th anniversary of January 6th and asks Truth Nation if women should serve in combat.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin shares more insight on the arrest of the Venezuelan President and his wife by the U.S. government. He reflects on the 5th anniversary of January 6th and asks Truth Nation if women should serve in combat.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:08</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin shares more insight on the arrest of the Venezuelan President and his wife by the U.S. government. He reflects on the 5th anniversary of January 6th and asks Truth Nation if women should serve in combat.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/5/25 9AM The Problem with America</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-qcr5kworb9vvqxb3jewvawzghocggoic</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reflects on the passing of his Father, the history of America taking over countries for their nature resources,&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:07:17 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241649</guid><enclosure length="46158315" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7893215_2026-01-05-163315.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin reflects on the passing of his Father, the history of America taking over countries for their nature resources,&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin reflects on the passing of his Father, the history of America taking over countries for their nature resources,</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin reflects on the passing of his Father, the history of America taking over countries for their nature resources,</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:05</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin reflects on the passing of his Father, the history of America taking over countries for their nature resources,</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/5/25 10AM We Aren't Very Good at This</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-q5wlbrg9mtq5hbtr4cplebifgeu43w0p</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about America’s history of regime change wars and its effects on Americans and the American oil industry.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:07:16 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241652</guid><enclosure length="45728399" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7893909_2026-01-05-171609.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about America’s history of regime change wars and its effects on Americans and the American oil industry.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about America's history of regime change wars and its effects on Americans and the American oil industry.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about America's history of regime change wars and its effects on Americans and the American oil industry.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:37</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about America's history of regime change wars and its effects on Americans and the American oil industry.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>1/5/25 11AM Reflections</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2026/01/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-pb4dw9vwujnf4loyykdb31r8xo0ciiyx</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about Venezuela, America’s history of regime change, his father, and Trump defrauding Milwaukee black canvassers.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:07:12 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241656</guid><enclosure length="45487226" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7894426_2026-01-05-175226.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues to talk about Venezuela, America’s history of regime change, his father, and Trump defrauding Milwaukee black canvassers.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues to talk about Venezuela, America's history of regime change, his father, and Trump defrauding Milwaukee black canvassers.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues to talk about Venezuela, America's history of regime change, his father, and Trump defrauding Milwaukee black canvassers.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:23</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues to talk about Venezuela, America's history of regime change, his father, and Trump defrauding Milwaukee black canvassers.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/23/25 9AM Who Should Propose? Rethinking Gender Roles in Marriage</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-2kdwur73hbb0agonyowobyeimpoolbxk</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down traditional and modern gender roles when it comes to marriage—especially the expectations around proposing. From cultural norms to personal choice, he explores why these roles exist, how they’re changing, and what truly matters when two people decide to take the next step&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:01:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241660</guid><enclosure length="47647293" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7872687_2025-12-23-172027.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down traditional and modern gender roles when it comes to marriage—especially the expectations around proposing. From cultural norms to personal choice, he explores why these roles exist, how they’re changing, and what truly matters when two people decide to take the next step&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin breaks down traditional and modern gender roles when it comes to marriage—especially the expectations around proposing. From cultural norms to personal choice, he explores why these roles exist, how they’re changing, and what truly matters when...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin breaks down traditional and modern gender roles when it comes to marriage—especially the expectations around proposing. From cultural norms to personal choice, he explores why these roles exist, how they’re changing, and what truly matters when two people decide to take the next step</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:36</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin breaks down traditional and modern gender roles when it comes to marriage—especially the expectations around proposing. From cultural norms to personal choice, he explores why these roles exist, how they’re changing, and what truly matters when two people decide to take the next step</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/23/25 10AM  The Announcement No One Saw Coming</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ibpay7qhhubjkkxeps6wrr9r8jkllyhw</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Just when the conversation seems normal, producer Rick drops a bomb that changes everything. In this episode, Sherwin and the team react in real time as a major announcement shakes up the podcast and what’s coming next. Expect surprise, honest reactions, and what this means moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:01:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241663</guid><enclosure length="47102033" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7872685_2025-12-23-170225.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Just when the conversation seems normal, producer Rick drops a bomb that changes everything. In this episode, Sherwin and the team react in real time as a major announcement shakes up the podcast and what’s coming next. Expect surprise, honest reactions, and what this means moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Just when the conversation seems normal, producer Rick drops a bomb that changes everything. In this episode, Sherwin and the team react in real time as a major announcement shakes up the podcast and what’s coming next. Expect surprise, honest reaction...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Just when the conversation seems normal, producer Rick drops a bomb that changes everything. In this episode, Sherwin and the team react in real time as a major announcement shakes up the podcast and what’s coming next. Expect surprise, honest reactions, and what this means moving forward.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:03</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Just when the conversation seems normal, producer Rick drops a bomb that changes everything. In this episode, Sherwin and the team react in real time as a major announcement shakes up the podcast and what’s coming next. Expect surprise, honest reactions, and what this means moving forward.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/23/25 11AM Why Do Men Give In—and Pay More—in Relationships?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/23/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-1cvv2x05jfn9sfrejv5apgtk9nngyy21</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens an honest conversation about modern relationship dynamics, asking why many men feel they get “run over” emotionally and financially. From spending habits to decision-making power, this episode explores expectations placed on men, how those patterns form, and whether they’re fair—or just assumed.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241665</guid><enclosure length="45529169" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7872684_2025-12-23-174724.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens an honest conversation about modern relationship dynamics, asking why many men feel they get “run over” emotionally and financially. From spending habits to decision-making power, this episode explores expectations placed on men, how those patterns form, and whether they’re fair—or just assumed.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens an honest conversation about modern relationship dynamics, asking why many men feel they get “run over” emotionally and financially. From spending habits to decision-making power, this episode explores expectations placed on men, how thos...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens an honest conversation about modern relationship dynamics, asking why many men feel they get “run over” emotionally and financially. From spending habits to decision-making power, this episode explores expectations placed on men, how those patterns form, and whether they’re fair—or just assumed.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:24</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens an honest conversation about modern relationship dynamics, asking why many men feel they get “run over” emotionally and financially. From spending habits to decision-making power, this episode explores expectations placed on men, how those patterns form, and whether they’re fair—or just assumed.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/22/25 9AM Inside the Epstein Files: What the Photo Dump Really Shows</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/22/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-za3nmpkpippnyeda551kecm9d5jczud9</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin bravely wades through the Epstein file photo dump—so you don’t have to rely on blurry screenshots, Twitter threads, and people who learned the word “document” five minutes ago. Sherwin breaks down what’s actually in the files, what’s being wildly misinterpreted, and why a photo of a name on paper is not the same thing as proof.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:53:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241668</guid><enclosure length="47846522" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7870633_2025-12-22-184533.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin bravely wades through the Epstein file photo dump—so you don’t have to rely on blurry screenshots, Twitter threads, and people who learned the word “document” five minutes ago. Sherwin breaks down what’s actually in the files, what’s being wildly misinterpreted, and why a photo of a name on paper is not the same thing as proof.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin bravely wades through the Epstein file photo dump—so you don’t have to rely on blurry screenshots, Twitter threads, and people who learned the word “document” five minutes ago. Sherwin breaks down what’s actually in the files, what’s being wild...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin bravely wades through the Epstein file photo dump—so you don’t have to rely on blurry screenshots, Twitter threads, and people who learned the word “document” five minutes ago. Sherwin breaks down what’s actually in the files, what’s being wildly misinterpreted, and why a photo of a name on paper is not the same thing as proof.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:49</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin bravely wades through the Epstein file photo dump—so you don’t have to rely on blurry screenshots, Twitter threads, and people who learned the word “document” five minutes ago. Sherwin breaks down what’s actually in the files, what’s being wildly misinterpreted, and why a photo of a name on paper is not the same thing as proof.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/22/25 10AM Epstein Files, Part II: Still Reading the Fine Print</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/22/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-khtf9uybsc2ghqfpfjtgxpt0igoeat2x</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues the conversation on the Epstein files, following up on the document release, the reactions it sparked, and the claims that took off online. This episode digs deeper into what stands up under scrutiny, what was misunderstood, and why ongoing discussion requires more than screenshots and speculation.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:53:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241671</guid><enclosure length="45749370" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7870632_2025-12-22-183332.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin continues the conversation on the Epstein files, following up on the document release, the reactions it sparked, and the claims that took off online. This episode digs deeper into what stands up under scrutiny, what was misunderstood, and why ongoing discussion requires more than screenshots and speculation.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin continues the conversation on the Epstein files, following up on the document release, the reactions it sparked, and the claims that took off online. This episode digs deeper into what stands up under scrutiny, what was misunderstood, and why o...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin continues the conversation on the Epstein files, following up on the document release, the reactions it sparked, and the claims that took off online. This episode digs deeper into what stands up under scrutiny, what was misunderstood, and why ongoing discussion requires more than screenshots and speculation.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:39</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin continues the conversation on the Epstein files, following up on the document release, the reactions it sparked, and the claims that took off online. This episode digs deeper into what stands up under scrutiny, what was misunderstood, and why ongoing discussion requires more than screenshots and speculation.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/22/25 11AM Shot Down at Sea: Trump’s Drug Boat Campaign Explained</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/22/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-t6bqrx9acjoltipbh3lau9yz6d5hte7b</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the Trump administration’s controversial use of U.S. military force against alleged drug-smuggling boats in international waters — a campaign that has included multiple strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean and has resulted in dozens of deaths. The discussion unpacks what the administration claims are narco-terrorist threats, how the White House and Pentagon justify lethal force under a declared “armed conflict” with cartels, and why lawmakers, legal experts, and human rights groups are raising red flags about the legality and transparency of these actions.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:53:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241674</guid><enclosure length="45518684" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7870630_2025-12-22-181830.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the Trump administration’s controversial use of U.S. military force against alleged drug-smuggling boats in international waters — a campaign that has included multiple strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean and has resulted in dozens of deaths. The discussion unpacks what the administration claims are narco-terrorist threats, how the White House and Pentagon justify lethal force under a declared “armed conflict” with cartels, and why lawmakers, legal experts, and human rights groups are raising red flags about the legality and transparency of these actions.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin breaks down the Trump administration’s controversial use of U.S. military force against alleged drug-smuggling boats in international waters — a campaign that has included multiple strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Oce...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin breaks down the Trump administration’s controversial use of U.S. military force against alleged drug-smuggling boats in international waters — a campaign that has included multiple strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean and has resulted in dozens of deaths. The discussion unpacks what the administration claims are narco-terrorist threats, how the White House and Pentagon justify lethal force under a declared “armed conflict” with cartels, and why lawmakers, legal experts, and human rights groups are raising red flags about the legality and transparency of these actions.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:23</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin breaks down the Trump administration’s controversial use of U.S. military force against alleged drug-smuggling boats in international waters — a campaign that has included multiple strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean and has resulted in dozens of deaths. The discussion unpacks what the administration claims are narco-terrorist threats, how the White House and Pentagon justify lethal force under a declared “armed conflict” with cartels, and why lawmakers, legal experts, and human rights groups are raising red flags about the legality and transparency of these actions.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/19/25 9AM No Filter: Sherwin &amp; Homer Blow</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/19/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-d8ztlu6vjcbus5xcy89k5ph6inzkxsdt</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin welcomes Homer Blow to the show for a wide-ranging chat on what’s happening right now, what’s coming next, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. A relaxed, honest conversation you won’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:50:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241677</guid><enclosure length="47563407" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7867850_2025-12-19-181850.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin welcomes Homer Blow to the show for a wide-ranging chat on what’s happening right now, what’s coming next, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. A relaxed, honest conversation you won’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin welcomes Homer Blow to the show for a wide-ranging chat on what’s happening right now, what’s coming next, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. A relaxed, honest conversation you won’t want to miss.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin welcomes Homer Blow to the show for a wide-ranging chat on what’s happening right now, what’s coming next, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. A relaxed, honest conversation you won’t want to miss.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:31</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin welcomes Homer Blow to the show for a wide-ranging chat on what’s happening right now, what’s coming next, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. A relaxed, honest conversation you won’t want to miss.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/19/25 10AM The Future of Northridge Mall</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/19/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-hpmyaffmfspdxfweq11ecsvmhxlospjl</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Could the old Northridge Mall become the city’s next entertainment hub? Sherwin and Homer Blow discuss the vision, the concerns, and the excitement around replacing the abandoned mall with a destination for dining, music, and nightlife.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:49:57 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241680</guid><enclosure length="46347059" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7867848_2025-12-19-180348.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Could the old Northridge Mall become the city’s next entertainment hub? Sherwin and Homer Blow discuss the vision, the concerns, and the excitement around replacing the abandoned mall with a destination for dining, music, and nightlife.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Could the old Northridge Mall become the city’s next entertainment hub? Sherwin and Homer Blow discuss the vision, the concerns, and the excitement around replacing the abandoned mall with a destination for dining, music, and nightlife.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Could the old Northridge Mall become the city’s next entertainment hub? Sherwin and Homer Blow discuss the vision, the concerns, and the excitement around replacing the abandoned mall with a destination for dining, music, and nightlife.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:16</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Could the old Northridge Mall become the city’s next entertainment hub? Sherwin and Homer Blow discuss the vision, the concerns, and the excitement around replacing the abandoned mall with a destination for dining, music, and nightlife.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/19/25 11AM What’s Next for Northridge? Part Two</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/19/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-5nz8t2mtdqkye3hjba5d02lgyq6i3fqv</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin and Homer Blow continue their discussion on the possible transformation of the old Northridge Mall into a new entertainment district. In this episode, they dig deeper into community impact, development challenges, and what could come next for the area.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:49:53 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241683</guid><enclosure length="46001029" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7867847_2025-12-19-184747.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin and Homer Blow continue their discussion on the possible transformation of the old Northridge Mall into a new entertainment district. In this episode, they dig deeper into community impact, development challenges, and what could come next for the area.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin and Homer Blow continue their discussion on the possible transformation of the old Northridge Mall into a new entertainment district. In this episode, they dig deeper into community impact, development challenges, and what could come next for t...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin and Homer Blow continue their discussion on the possible transformation of the old Northridge Mall into a new entertainment district. In this episode, they dig deeper into community impact, development challenges, and what could come next for the area.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:54</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin and Homer Blow continue their discussion on the possible transformation of the old Northridge Mall into a new entertainment district. In this episode, they dig deeper into community impact, development challenges, and what could come next for the area.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/18/25 11AM Trade Schools</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/18/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ggbfxec9vmtwotxcrtd2wqxhxrznz8xw</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin hears from Truth Nation on offering Trade Schools to troubled youth. Are Trade Schools the best solution? Or a band aid on a problem with poor educators and a setup for failure.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:08:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241687</guid><enclosure length="45717913" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7865603_2025-12-18-170703.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin hears from Truth Nation on offering Trade Schools to troubled youth. Are Trade Schools the best solution? Or a band aid on a problem with poor educators and a setup for failure.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin hears from Truth Nation on offering Trade Schools to troubled youth. Are Trade Schools the best solution? Or a band aid on a problem with poor educators and a setup for failure.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin hears from Truth Nation on offering Trade Schools to troubled youth. Are Trade Schools the best solution? Or a band aid on a problem with poor educators and a setup for failure.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:37</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin hears from Truth Nation on offering Trade Schools to troubled youth. Are Trade Schools the best solution? Or a band aid on a problem with poor educators and a setup for failure.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/18/25 10AM Owned by White Folks</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/18/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-jq66iyxqtsfoixvnvbe24dkwjnfjhubs</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin goes further down memory lane about his time at WNOV. He also questions what will happen to the legacy of WNOV under white ownership?&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:03:18 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241690</guid><enclosure length="45854228" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7865659_2025-12-18-184459.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin goes further down memory lane about his time at WNOV. He also questions what will happen to the legacy of WNOV under white ownership?&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin goes further down memory lane about his time at WNOV. He also questions what will happen to the legacy of WNOV under white ownership?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin goes further down memory lane about his time at WNOV. He also questions what will happen to the legacy of WNOV under white ownership?</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:45</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin goes further down memory lane about his time at WNOV. He also questions what will happen to the legacy of WNOV under white ownership?</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/18/25 9AM: And Then There Were None</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/18/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-scyqba8hmbhw0aa02joc3godogzontx5</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin Hughes take a trip down memory lane and reminisces on the history of the legendary radio station WNOV. He shares how the station provided the opportunity for him to begin his career in radio, the impact WNOV has had for black broadcasters and what happens now that the station has been sold to Civic Media.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:58:06 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241691</guid><enclosure length="45078282" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7865678_2025-12-18-184318.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin Hughes take a trip down memory lane and reminisces on the history of the legendary radio station WNOV. He shares how the station provided the opportunity for him to begin his career in radio, the impact WNOV has had for black broadcasters and what happens now that the station has been sold to Civic Media.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin Hughes take a trip down memory lane and reminisces on the history of the legendary radio station WNOV. He shares how the station provided the opportunity for him to begin his career in radio, the impact W...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today on The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, Sherwin Hughes take a trip down memory lane and reminisces on the history of the legendary radio station WNOV. 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He shares how the station provided the opportunity for him to begin his career in radio, the impact WNOV has had for black broadcasters and what happens now that the station has been sold to Civic Media.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/17/25 11AM Achievement Gap</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/17/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-nvgnlsocw4oqbsyku8p2ocmvm2plx9ga</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin explores the academic achievement gap between Black students and White students. Through data, personal insight, and community perspectives, he examines contributing factors such as access to resources, school funding, expectations, and systemic barriers—while discussing paths toward equity and academic success for all students.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:43:06 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241694</guid><enclosure length="45340426" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7863455_2025-12-17-173055.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin explores the academic achievement gap between Black students and White students. Through data, personal insight, and community perspectives, he examines contributing factors such as access to resources, school funding, expectations, and systemic barriers—while discussing paths toward equity and academic success for all students.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin explores the academic achievement gap between Black students and White students. Through data, personal insight, and community perspectives, he examines contributing factors such as access to resources, school funding, expectations, and systemi...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin explores the academic achievement gap between Black students and White students. Through data, personal insight, and community perspectives, he examines contributing factors such as access to resources, school funding, expectations, and systemic barriers—while discussing paths toward equity and academic success for all students.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:13</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin explores the academic achievement gap between Black students and White students. Through data, personal insight, and community perspectives, he examines contributing factors such as access to resources, school funding, expectations, and systemic barriers—while discussing paths toward equity and academic success for all students.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/17/25 10AM Behind the Lease</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/17/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-0ipzyj03noh0tnxhmv8fvjfox6pdki64</link><description>&lt;p&gt;What’s it really like being a landlord? Sherwin discusses the challenges of property ownership and then turns the mic over to listeners. Callers share their worst landlord experiences—from property damage to legal battles—highlighting why being a landlord isn’t always as easy or profitable as it seems.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:43:05 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241698</guid><enclosure length="45539655" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7863456_2025-12-17-174356.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;What’s it really like being a landlord? Sherwin discusses the challenges of property ownership and then turns the mic over to listeners. Callers share their worst landlord experiences—from property damage to legal battles—highlighting why being a landlord isn’t always as easy or profitable as it seems.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>What’s it really like being a landlord? Sherwin discusses the challenges of property ownership and then turns the mic over to listeners. Callers share their worst landlord experiences—from property damage to legal battles—highlighting why being a landl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>What’s it really like being a landlord? Sherwin discusses the challenges of property ownership and then turns the mic over to listeners. Callers share their worst landlord experiences—from property damage to legal battles—highlighting why being a landlord isn’t always as easy or profitable as it seems.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:25</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>What’s it really like being a landlord? Sherwin discusses the challenges of property ownership and then turns the mic over to listeners. Callers share their worst landlord experiences—from property damage to legal battles—highlighting why being a landlord isn’t always as easy or profitable as it seems.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/17/25 9AM Who's At Fault?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/17/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-kspyk2jesar79amxwprqiriy9vp1ryqn</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin sits down to unpack growing concerns raised by tenants living in Berrada-managed properties. From maintenance delays to communication issues, Sherwin examines the complaints being voiced, explores patterns in tenant experiences, and discusses what accountability and transparency in property management should look like.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:43:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241701</guid><enclosure length="47427092" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7863462_2025-12-17-182902.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin sits down to unpack growing concerns raised by tenants living in Berrada-managed properties. From maintenance delays to communication issues, Sherwin examines the complaints being voiced, explores patterns in tenant experiences, and discusses what accountability and transparency in property management should look like.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin sits down to unpack growing concerns raised by tenants living in Berrada-managed properties. From maintenance delays to communication issues, Sherwin examines the complaints being voiced, explores patterns in tenant experiences, and discusses w...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin sits down to unpack growing concerns raised by tenants living in Berrada-managed properties. From maintenance delays to communication issues, Sherwin examines the complaints being voiced, explores patterns in tenant experiences, and discusses what accountability and transparency in property management should look like.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:24</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin sits down to unpack growing concerns raised by tenants living in Berrada-managed properties. From maintenance delays to communication issues, Sherwin examines the complaints being voiced, explores patterns in tenant experiences, and discusses what accountability and transparency in property management should look like.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/16/25 9AM Power Numbers</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/16/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-l0agasoa8yeywfpxlc1vwktilx82qaom</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks power numbers, winning big, and the real conversation people don’t have—what happens after the win? From smart money moves to personal growth, this episode keeps it real and gets you thinking about how you’d handle success if it landed in your lap.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:58:05 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241704</guid><enclosure length="47427092" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7861203_2025-12-16-182203.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks power numbers, winning big, and the real conversation people don’t have—what happens after the win? From smart money moves to personal growth, this episode keeps it real and gets you thinking about how you’d handle success if it landed in your lap.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks power numbers, winning big, and the real conversation people don’t have—what happens after the win? From smart money moves to personal growth, this episode keeps it real and gets you thinking about how you’d handle success if it landed in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks power numbers, winning big, and the real conversation people don’t have—what happens after the win? From smart money moves to personal growth, this episode keeps it real and gets you thinking about how you’d handle success if it landed in your lap.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:23</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks power numbers, winning big, and the real conversation people don’t have—what happens after the win? From smart money moves to personal growth, this episode keeps it real and gets you thinking about how you’d handle success if it landed in your lap.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/16/25 10AM America’s Richest Zip Codes</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/16/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-v6rmsglehvymagb5unnff4jqt1z1pxam</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the wealthiest zip codes in America and what they reveal about income, opportunity, real estate, and access. From coastal enclaves to unexpected hotspots, he explores why these areas thrive and what lessons listeners can apply to their own financial journey.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:58:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241707</guid><enclosure length="46084915" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7861202_2025-12-16-180302.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the wealthiest zip codes in America and what they reveal about income, opportunity, real estate, and access. From coastal enclaves to unexpected hotspots, he explores why these areas thrive and what lessons listeners can apply to their own financial journey.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin breaks down the wealthiest zip codes in America and what they reveal about income, opportunity, real estate, and access. From coastal enclaves to unexpected hotspots, he explores why these areas thrive and what lessons listeners can apply to th...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin breaks down the wealthiest zip codes in America and what they reveal about income, opportunity, real estate, and access. From coastal enclaves to unexpected hotspots, he explores why these areas thrive and what lessons listeners can apply to their own financial journey.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin breaks down the wealthiest zip codes in America and what they reveal about income, opportunity, real estate, and access. From coastal enclaves to unexpected hotspots, he explores why these areas thrive and what lessons listeners can apply to their own financial journey.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/16/25 11AM Five Years of The Truth</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/16/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-m7i5vxjqpeux7tzc6swfzazmksf8v7s4</link><description>&lt;p&gt;With The Truth approaching its 5-year anniversary next month, Sherwin reflects on the journey—from the vision behind its creation to the impact it has made over the years. This episode is about growth, lessons learned, and what’s next as the platform steps into its next chapter.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:58:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241710</guid><enclosure length="45476741" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7861186_2025-12-16-183226.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;With The Truth approaching its 5-year anniversary next month, Sherwin reflects on the journey—from the vision behind its creation to the impact it has made over the years. This episode is about growth, lessons learned, and what’s next as the platform steps into its next chapter.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>With The Truth approaching its 5-year anniversary next month, Sherwin reflects on the journey—from the vision behind its creation to the impact it has made over the years. This episode is about growth, lessons learned, and what’s next as the platform s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>With The Truth approaching its 5-year anniversary next month, Sherwin reflects on the journey—from the vision behind its creation to the impact it has made over the years. This episode is about growth, lessons learned, and what’s next as the platform steps into its next chapter.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:21</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>With The Truth approaching its 5-year anniversary next month, Sherwin reflects on the journey—from the vision behind its creation to the impact it has made over the years. This episode is about growth, lessons learned, and what’s next as the platform steps into its next chapter.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/15/25 9AM Past, Present, Future</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/15/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-dncu0ldqsswahqbxvjnvstmlrmw7y1l3</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses the emotional and mental toll of living in the past, the challenge of staying present, and the pressure of chasing the future. This episode invites listeners to reflect on where they spend most of their time—and what it’s costing them.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:42:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241714</guid><enclosure length="47028633" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7859028_2025-12-15-181828.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin discusses the emotional and mental toll of living in the past, the challenge of staying present, and the pressure of chasing the future. This episode invites listeners to reflect on where they spend most of their time—and what it’s costing them.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin discusses the emotional and mental toll of living in the past, the challenge of staying present, and the pressure of chasing the future. This episode invites listeners to reflect on where they spend most of their time—and what it’s costing them.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin discusses the emotional and mental toll of living in the past, the challenge of staying present, and the pressure of chasing the future. This episode invites listeners to reflect on where they spend most of their time—and what it’s costing them.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:58</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin discusses the emotional and mental toll of living in the past, the challenge of staying present, and the pressure of chasing the future. This episode invites listeners to reflect on where they spend most of their time—and what it’s costing them.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/15/25 10AM Oh!....Yaw Are Mad Huh??</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/15/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-injxvbdbxt73d00dhcohguir3gkogqa3</link><description>&lt;p&gt;After last hour’s conversation struck a nerve, callers flood the lines—frustrated, emotional, and eager to be heard. Sherwin opens the phones and lets listeners respond in real time, revealing just how deeply the topic resonated.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:42:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241716</guid><enclosure length="45759856" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7859027_2025-12-15-180727.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;After last hour’s conversation struck a nerve, callers flood the lines—frustrated, emotional, and eager to be heard. Sherwin opens the phones and lets listeners respond in real time, revealing just how deeply the topic resonated.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>After last hour’s conversation struck a nerve, callers flood the lines—frustrated, emotional, and eager to be heard. Sherwin opens the phones and lets listeners respond in real time, revealing just how deeply the topic resonated.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>After last hour’s conversation struck a nerve, callers flood the lines—frustrated, emotional, and eager to be heard. Sherwin opens the phones and lets listeners respond in real time, revealing just how deeply the topic resonated.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:39</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>After last hour’s conversation struck a nerve, callers flood the lines—frustrated, emotional, and eager to be heard. Sherwin opens the phones and lets listeners respond in real time, revealing just how deeply the topic resonated.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/15/25 11AM Interracial Relationships and Health Open Enrollment</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/15/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-5p5oxlivzdfjflrbicr0rokhrb2djcqo</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Sherwin discusses the realities of interracial relationships—identity, perception, and communication—before shifting into why health open enrollment matters more than people realize. Two important topics, one honest conversation about living intentionally.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:42:39 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241719</guid><enclosure length="45675970" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7859026_2025-12-15-185526.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Sherwin discusses the realities of interracial relationships—identity, perception, and communication—before shifting into why health open enrollment matters more than people realize. Two important topics, one honest conversation about living intentionally.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Sherwin discusses the realities of interracial relationships—identity, perception, and communication—before shifting into why health open enrollment matters more than people realize. Two important topics, one honest conversation about ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode, Sherwin discusses the realities of interracial relationships—identity, perception, and communication—before shifting into why health open enrollment matters more than people realize. Two important topics, one honest conversation about living intentionally.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In this episode, Sherwin discusses the realities of interracial relationships—identity, perception, and communication—before shifting into why health open enrollment matters more than people realize. Two important topics, one honest conversation about living intentionally.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/12/25 9AM The Fight for Safer Streets</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-oufs27gt6rcwdjjo1bbxu0jdf4lgf2kt</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin takes a deep dive into Milwaukee’s newest legislative push to combat the city’s surge in reckless driving. From harsher penalties to innovative enforcement strategies, he breaks down what lawmakers are proposing, why the issue has become so urgent, and how these changes could reshape daily life for residents.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:48:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241722</guid><enclosure length="47081062" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7856136_2025-12-12-182736.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin takes a deep dive into Milwaukee’s newest legislative push to combat the city’s surge in reckless driving. From harsher penalties to innovative enforcement strategies, he breaks down what lawmakers are proposing, why the issue has become so urgent, and how these changes could reshape daily life for residents.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin takes a deep dive into Milwaukee’s newest legislative push to combat the city’s surge in reckless driving. From harsher penalties to innovative enforcement strategies, he breaks down what lawmakers are proposing, why the issue has become so urg...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin takes a deep dive into Milwaukee’s newest legislative push to combat the city’s surge in reckless driving. From harsher penalties to innovative enforcement strategies, he breaks down what lawmakers are proposing, why the issue has become so urgent, and how these changes could reshape daily life for residents.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:02</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin takes a deep dive into Milwaukee’s newest legislative push to combat the city’s surge in reckless driving. From harsher penalties to innovative enforcement strategies, he breaks down what lawmakers are proposing, why the issue has become so urgent, and how these changes could reshape daily life for residents.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/12/25 10AM Is Reverse Racism Real?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-h6lrfy3ls7swhywzdxxmktndnytkqnh0</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin dives into the controversial idea of “reverse racism,” exploring why some people use the term and why others reject it. He examines historical context, societal power dynamics, and personal experiences to separate emotion from evidence.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:48:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241726</guid><enclosure length="46053457" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7856128_2025-12-12-185928.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin dives into the controversial idea of “reverse racism,” exploring why some people use the term and why others reject it. He examines historical context, societal power dynamics, and personal experiences to separate emotion from evidence.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin dives into the controversial idea of “reverse racism,” exploring why some people use the term and why others reject it. He examines historical context, societal power dynamics, and personal experiences to separate emotion from evidence.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin dives into the controversial idea of “reverse racism,” exploring why some people use the term and why others reject it. He examines historical context, societal power dynamics, and personal experiences to separate emotion from evidence.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:57</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin dives into the controversial idea of “reverse racism,” exploring why some people use the term and why others reject it. He examines historical context, societal power dynamics, and personal experiences to separate emotion from evidence.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/12/25 11AM Rick &amp; Zech Hijack the Studio: Sherwin’s Worst Nightmare</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/12/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-msp5mybspcnf4717klqnn2p7j1r9fjzl</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In a display of confidence that can only be described as impressive, Rick and Zech seize control of Sherwin’s show and run it like they’ve been waiting their whole lives. With snarky commentary, exaggerated swagger, and nonstop jokes at Sherwin’s expense, this takeover episode is equal parts roast and comedy hour.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:47:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241728</guid><enclosure length="46147829" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7856126_2025-12-12-184626.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In a display of confidence that can only be described as impressive, Rick and Zech seize control of Sherwin’s show and run it like they’ve been waiting their whole lives. With snarky commentary, exaggerated swagger, and nonstop jokes at Sherwin’s expense, this takeover episode is equal parts roast and comedy hour.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In a display of confidence that can only be described as impressive, Rick and Zech seize control of Sherwin’s show and run it like they’ve been waiting their whole lives. With snarky commentary, exaggerated swagger, and nonstop jokes at Sherwin’s expen...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In a display of confidence that can only be described as impressive, Rick and Zech seize control of Sherwin’s show and run it like they’ve been waiting their whole lives. With snarky commentary, exaggerated swagger, and nonstop jokes at Sherwin’s expense, this takeover episode is equal parts roast and comedy hour.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:03</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In a display of confidence that can only be described as impressive, Rick and Zech seize control of Sherwin’s show and run it like they’ve been waiting their whole lives. With snarky commentary, exaggerated swagger, and nonstop jokes at Sherwin’s expense, this takeover episode is equal parts roast and comedy hour.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/11/25 11AM The Last Hour</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/11/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-s2wp2qbkg0hp8l7wgwmuzrepgjliztzk</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The last hour of Sherwin’s show is a beautiful mess. He opens the phone lines and the audience unleashes everything from pet peeves to philosophical theories to stories no one asked for. Sherwin navigates the madness with sharp humor and zero expectations. What happens in the final hour? Nobody knows—not even Sherwin.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:10:07 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241732</guid><enclosure length="45780828" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7853922_2025-12-11-174322.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The last hour of Sherwin’s show is a beautiful mess. He opens the phone lines and the audience unleashes everything from pet peeves to philosophical theories to stories no one asked for. Sherwin navigates the madness with sharp humor and zero expectations. What happens in the final hour? Nobody knows—not even Sherwin.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>The last hour of Sherwin’s show is a beautiful mess. He opens the phone lines and the audience unleashes everything from pet peeves to philosophical theories to stories no one asked for. Sherwin navigates the madness with sharp humor and zero expectati...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The last hour of Sherwin’s show is a beautiful mess. He opens the phone lines and the audience unleashes everything from pet peeves to philosophical theories to stories no one asked for. Sherwin navigates the madness with sharp humor and zero expectations. What happens in the final hour? Nobody knows—not even Sherwin.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:40</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>The last hour of Sherwin’s show is a beautiful mess. He opens the phone lines and the audience unleashes everything from pet peeves to philosophical theories to stories no one asked for. Sherwin navigates the madness with sharp humor and zero expectations. What happens in the final hour? Nobody knows—not even Sherwin.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/11/25 10AM How Did We Get Here?</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/11/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-s3zkzguewapgseqml6maxxkitwn6a2pz</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin starts with Joel Brennan, but the episode ends somewhere totally unrelated—every time. Rick’s ongoing confusion becomes the unofficial theme of the show.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:10:06 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241736</guid><enclosure length="45487226" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7853926_2025-12-11-183326.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin starts with Joel Brennan, but the episode ends somewhere totally unrelated—every time. Rick’s ongoing confusion becomes the unofficial theme of the show.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin starts with Joel Brennan, but the episode ends somewhere totally unrelated—every time. Rick’s ongoing confusion becomes the unofficial theme of the show.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin starts with Joel Brennan, but the episode ends somewhere totally unrelated—every time. Rick’s ongoing confusion becomes the unofficial theme of the show.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:21</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin starts with Joel Brennan, but the episode ends somewhere totally unrelated—every time. Rick’s ongoing confusion becomes the unofficial theme of the show.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/11/25 9AM Rant</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/11/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-gwcvfniz689xmgi4omllgptqfh3blcpg</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin hosts a rotating group of callers who unpack the microaggressions they experience and the emotional toll behind them.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:10:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241739</guid><enclosure length="47479521" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7853932_2025-12-11-180032.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin hosts a rotating group of callers who unpack the microaggressions they experience and the emotional toll behind them.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin hosts a rotating group of callers who unpack the microaggressions they experience and the emotional toll behind them.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin hosts a rotating group of callers who unpack the microaggressions they experience and the emotional toll behind them.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:27</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin hosts a rotating group of callers who unpack the microaggressions they experience and the emotional toll behind them.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/10/25 9AM Black Milwaukee Tomorrow</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-yjvfurk76rctwzvycptw7vjh2rd6rbkv</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the forces shaping the future of Black Milwaukee—its culture, its challenges, its power, and its potential. From economic mobility and entrepreneurship to political influence, community healing, and the next generation of leadership, Sherwin speaks candidly about what must change and what’s already rising.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:24:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241742</guid><enclosure length="47720693" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7851829_2025-12-10-180029.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down the forces shaping the future of Black Milwaukee—its culture, its challenges, its power, and its potential. From economic mobility and entrepreneurship to political influence, community healing, and the next generation of leadership, Sherwin speaks candidly about what must change and what’s already rising.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin breaks down the forces shaping the future of Black Milwaukee—its culture, its challenges, its power, and its potential. From economic mobility and entrepreneurship to political influence, community healing, and the next generation of leadership...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin breaks down the forces shaping the future of Black Milwaukee—its culture, its challenges, its power, and its potential. From economic mobility and entrepreneurship to political influence, community healing, and the next generation of leadership, Sherwin speaks candidly about what must change and what’s already rising.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:41</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin breaks down the forces shaping the future of Black Milwaukee—its culture, its challenges, its power, and its potential. From economic mobility and entrepreneurship to political influence, community healing, and the next generation of leadership, Sherwin speaks candidly about what must change and what’s already rising.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/10/25 10AM Racism Between Communities</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-tkrleycb9dzuvhfj4rglathouobgynho</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down how racism shows up between different racial and ethnic groups—and why these tensions often go unaddressed. He explores history, social dynamics, media narratives, and the everyday experiences that shape how communities view one another.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:24:39 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241744</guid><enclosure length="46053457" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7851824_2025-12-10-173724.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin breaks down how racism shows up between different racial and ethnic groups—and why these tensions often go unaddressed. He explores history, social dynamics, media narratives, and the everyday experiences that shape how communities view one another.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin breaks down how racism shows up between different racial and ethnic groups—and why these tensions often go unaddressed. He explores history, social dynamics, media narratives, and the everyday experiences that shape how communities view one ano...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin breaks down how racism shows up between different racial and ethnic groups—and why these tensions often go unaddressed. He explores history, social dynamics, media narratives, and the everyday experiences that shape how communities view one another.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:57</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin breaks down how racism shows up between different racial and ethnic groups—and why these tensions often go unaddressed. He explores history, social dynamics, media narratives, and the everyday experiences that shape how communities view one another.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/10/25 11AM Racism Between Races</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/10/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-djrjdkrjnbperum1a09vwx5u8t5ps8g3</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin returns to continue the conversation on racism as it plays out between different racial and ethnic groups. Building on the first discussion, he digs deeper into the misunderstandings, cultural tensions, and historical forces that shape how communities interact.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:24:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241747</guid><enclosure length="45539655" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7851823_2025-12-10-172423.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin returns to continue the conversation on racism as it plays out between different racial and ethnic groups. Building on the first discussion, he digs deeper into the misunderstandings, cultural tensions, and historical forces that shape how communities interact.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin returns to continue the conversation on racism as it plays out between different racial and ethnic groups. Building on the first discussion, he digs deeper into the misunderstandings, cultural tensions, and historical forces that shape how comm...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin returns to continue the conversation on racism as it plays out between different racial and ethnic groups. Building on the first discussion, he digs deeper into the misunderstandings, cultural tensions, and historical forces that shape how communities interact.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:26</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin returns to continue the conversation on racism as it plays out between different racial and ethnic groups. Building on the first discussion, he digs deeper into the misunderstandings, cultural tensions, and historical forces that shape how communities interact.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/9/25 9AM: 2026 Will Be Better</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-frklq3cd7kevgzjsasuqs6qofhlloa6a</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show with optimism, sharing why he believes 2026 will be better—from the upcoming governor’s race to his long overdue travel bucket list. He recounts his lone 2020 Vegas trip and a memorable early-pandemic airplane moment. Sherwin then reveals an exciting new collaboration with a travel group and Visit Milwaukee designed to showcase the city through local eyes. The hour rounds out with a Truth Nation poll on Walmart and a hilarious tangent about Cinnabon before diving back into America’s complicated feelings about the retail giant.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:22:45 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241751</guid><enclosure length="45529169" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7849810_2025-12-09-182410.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin opens the show with optimism, sharing why he believes 2026 will be better—from the upcoming governor’s race to his long overdue travel bucket list. He recounts his lone 2020 Vegas trip and a memorable early-pandemic airplane moment. Sherwin then reveals an exciting new collaboration with a travel group and Visit Milwaukee designed to showcase the city through local eyes. The hour rounds out with a Truth Nation poll on Walmart and a hilarious tangent about Cinnabon before diving back into America’s complicated feelings about the retail giant.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin opens the show with optimism, sharing why he believes 2026 will be better—from the upcoming governor’s race to his long overdue travel bucket list. He recounts his lone 2020 Vegas trip and a memorable early-pandemic airplane moment. Sherwin the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin opens the show with optimism, sharing why he believes 2026 will be better—from the upcoming governor’s race to his long overdue travel bucket list. He recounts his lone 2020 Vegas trip and a memorable early-pandemic airplane moment. Sherwin then reveals an exciting new collaboration with a travel group and Visit Milwaukee designed to showcase the city through local eyes. The hour rounds out with a Truth Nation poll on Walmart and a hilarious tangent about Cinnabon before diving back into America’s complicated feelings about the retail giant.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:24</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin opens the show with optimism, sharing why he believes 2026 will be better—from the upcoming governor’s race to his long overdue travel bucket list. He recounts his lone 2020 Vegas trip and a memorable early-pandemic airplane moment. Sherwin then reveals an exciting new collaboration with a travel group and Visit Milwaukee designed to showcase the city through local eyes. The hour rounds out with a Truth Nation poll on Walmart and a hilarious tangent about Cinnabon before diving back into America’s complicated feelings about the retail giant.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/9/25 10AM: Diddy, 2Pac &amp; the Price of Everything</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-8iroyhqh0midlnpfldtwwobnanik6ns5</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin kicks off Hour 2 stunned that it’s nearly been 30 years since 2Pac’s death as he reacts to the new 50 Cent vs. Diddy documentary and Diddy’s pattern of exploitation in business. Conversation shifts back to Walmart as Sherwin breaks down rising prices and the chain’s massive influence—21% of all groceries bought in the U.S. come from Walmart. He checks in on the YouTube chat, discusses Milwaukee’s new music venue, and takes calls from Bob and Allen, who offer their usual mix of humor, commentary, and unexpected friendship.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:21:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241755</guid><enclosure length="45592084" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7849809_2025-12-09-182109.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin kicks off Hour 2 stunned that it’s nearly been 30 years since 2Pac’s death as he reacts to the new 50 Cent vs. Diddy documentary and Diddy’s pattern of exploitation in business. Conversation shifts back to Walmart as Sherwin breaks down rising prices and the chain’s massive influence—21% of all groceries bought in the U.S. come from Walmart. He checks in on the YouTube chat, discusses Milwaukee’s new music venue, and takes calls from Bob and Allen, who offer their usual mix of humor, commentary, and unexpected friendship.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin kicks off Hour 2 stunned that it’s nearly been 30 years since 2Pac’s death as he reacts to the new 50 Cent vs. Diddy documentary and Diddy’s pattern of exploitation in business. Conversation shifts back to Walmart as Sherwin breaks down rising ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin kicks off Hour 2 stunned that it’s nearly been 30 years since 2Pac’s death as he reacts to the new 50 Cent vs. Diddy documentary and Diddy’s pattern of exploitation in business. Conversation shifts back to Walmart as Sherwin breaks down rising prices and the chain’s massive influence—21% of all groceries bought in the U.S. come from Walmart. He checks in on the YouTube chat, discusses Milwaukee’s new music venue, and takes calls from Bob and Allen, who offer their usual mix of humor, commentary, and unexpected friendship.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:28</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin kicks off Hour 2 stunned that it’s nearly been 30 years since 2Pac’s death as he reacts to the new 50 Cent vs. Diddy documentary and Diddy’s pattern of exploitation in business. Conversation shifts back to Walmart as Sherwin breaks down rising prices and the chain’s massive influence—21% of all groceries bought in the U.S. come from Walmart. He checks in on the YouTube chat, discusses Milwaukee’s new music venue, and takes calls from Bob and Allen, who offer their usual mix of humor, commentary, and unexpected friendship.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/9/25 11AM: Trust, Distractions &amp; Relationship Rules</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/09/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-hexkuglmyhlhylvdegmfr4d9m1zhym9n</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 begins with Brandon calling in to argue that the Diddy documentary is a distraction from the Epstein files. Sherwin then dives into closeted artists, the question of how many dates are “enough,” and why some men feel women are trying to steal their “seed.” Miss Shack calls to discuss the collapse of trust in society, raising three sons amid today’s social conditioning, and how past experiences shape our fears. Terry joins to add his perspective before Sherwin wraps the show with a full-day recap and a warm send-off to the audience.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:20:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241758</guid><enclosure length="45917143" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7849807_2025-12-09-181907.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 begins with Brandon calling in to argue that the Diddy documentary is a distraction from the Epstein files. Sherwin then dives into closeted artists, the question of how many dates are “enough,” and why some men feel women are trying to steal their “seed.” Miss Shack calls to discuss the collapse of trust in society, raising three sons amid today’s social conditioning, and how past experiences shape our fears. Terry joins to add his perspective before Sherwin wraps the show with a full-day recap and a warm send-off to the audience.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Hour 3 begins with Brandon calling in to argue that the Diddy documentary is a distraction from the Epstein files. Sherwin then dives into closeted artists, the question of how many dates are “enough,” and why some men feel women are trying to steal th...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hour 3 begins with Brandon calling in to argue that the Diddy documentary is a distraction from the Epstein files. Sherwin then dives into closeted artists, the question of how many dates are “enough,” and why some men feel women are trying to steal their “seed.” Miss Shack calls to discuss the collapse of trust in society, raising three sons amid today’s social conditioning, and how past experiences shape our fears. Terry joins to add his perspective before Sherwin wraps the show with a full-day recap and a warm send-off to the audience.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:49</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Hour 3 begins with Brandon calling in to argue that the Diddy documentary is a distraction from the Epstein files. Sherwin then dives into closeted artists, the question of how many dates are “enough,” and why some men feel women are trying to steal their “seed.” Miss Shack calls to discuss the collapse of trust in society, raising three sons amid today’s social conditioning, and how past experiences shape our fears. Terry joins to add his perspective before Sherwin wraps the show with a full-day recap and a warm send-off to the audience.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/8/25 11AM Rail Systems &amp; Racism</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-elkqrtvciasrerydkcy5rayuzmdquwxg</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 of The Truth with Sherwin Hughes focuses on the rail system and why there isn’t better infrastructure to connect the cities on the I-90 corridor. Sherwin then brings the show back to Wisconsin to talk about the Cinnabon worker who went on a racist rant against a Somali couple.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:06:18 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241760</guid><enclosure length="45707427" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7847666_2025-12-08-183106.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hour 3 of The Truth with Sherwin Hughes focuses on the rail system and why there isn’t better infrastructure to connect the cities on the I-90 corridor. Sherwin then brings the show back to Wisconsin to talk about the Cinnabon worker who went on a racist rant against a Somali couple.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Hour 3 of The Truth with Sherwin Hughes focuses on the rail system and why there isn't better infrastructure to connect the cities on the I-90 corridor. Sherwin then brings the show back to Wisconsin to talk about the Cinnabon worker who went on a raci...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hour 3 of The Truth with Sherwin Hughes focuses on the rail system and why there isn't better infrastructure to connect the cities on the I-90 corridor. Sherwin then brings the show back to Wisconsin to talk about the Cinnabon worker who went on a racist rant against a Somali couple.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:36</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Hour 3 of The Truth with Sherwin Hughes focuses on the rail system and why there isn't better infrastructure to connect the cities on the I-90 corridor. Sherwin then brings the show back to Wisconsin to talk about the Cinnabon worker who went on a racist rant against a Somali couple.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/8/25 10AM Larry Ellison Shapes What You See</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-ohwly7oblfd7rgg9vjlduhpomdoeocbt</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes opens Hour 2 with a deep dive into Larry Ellison and Oracle’s massive role in collecting AI data, highlighting the sophistication of modern data storage. He shares a personal example of how ad targeting differs across his devices. At 10:23, a caller joins to discuss AI stories and Facebook’s battle with “fake news,” followed by a conversation about community perceptions of crime. At 10:39, Sherwin calls Ellison a dangerous figure, detailing his immense wealth, island ownership, and attempts to take over Apple. By 10:50, the hour wraps with a discussion on how AI algorithms have transformed the way people consume and react to information.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:02:21 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241763</guid><enclosure length="45696942" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7847534_2025-12-08-171234.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes opens Hour 2 with a deep dive into Larry Ellison and Oracle’s massive role in collecting AI data, highlighting the sophistication of modern data storage. He shares a personal example of how ad targeting differs across his devices. At 10:23, a caller joins to discuss AI stories and Facebook’s battle with “fake news,” followed by a conversation about community perceptions of crime. At 10:39, Sherwin calls Ellison a dangerous figure, detailing his immense wealth, island ownership, and attempts to take over Apple. By 10:50, the hour wraps with a discussion on how AI algorithms have transformed the way people consume and react to information.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes opens Hour 2 with a deep dive into Larry Ellison and Oracle’s massive role in collecting AI data, highlighting the sophistication of modern data storage. He shares a personal example of how ad targeting differs across his devices. At 10:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes opens Hour 2 with a deep dive into Larry Ellison and Oracle’s massive role in collecting AI data, highlighting the sophistication of modern data storage. He shares a personal example of how ad targeting differs across his devices. At 10:23, a caller joins to discuss AI stories and Facebook’s battle with “fake news,” followed by a conversation about community perceptions of crime. At 10:39, Sherwin calls Ellison a dangerous figure, detailing his immense wealth, island ownership, and attempts to take over Apple. By 10:50, the hour wraps with a discussion on how AI algorithms have transformed the way people consume and react to information.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:34</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes opens Hour 2 with a deep dive into Larry Ellison and Oracle’s massive role in collecting AI data, highlighting the sophistication of modern data storage. He shares a personal example of how ad targeting differs across his devices. At 10:23, a caller joins to discuss AI stories and Facebook’s battle with “fake news,” followed by a conversation about community perceptions of crime. At 10:39, Sherwin calls Ellison a dangerous figure, detailing his immense wealth, island ownership, and attempts to take over Apple. By 10:50, the hour wraps with a discussion on how AI algorithms have transformed the way people consume and react to information.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/8/25 9AM Al &amp; Identify Polics</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/08/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-vrslwlrzzbwrimgh4p54zxdqrvmplgzb</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes kicks off the show with a big tease—there’s another Democratic candidate entering the race, and he’ll reveal who later. He stresses that voters have plenty of time to choose a candidate who can win—and that candidate is not Mandela Barnes. At 9:22, Sherwin dives into AI, asking the YouTube chat for their thoughts before taking a caller. By 9:36, the conversation shifts to the Democratic Party’s focus on identity politics and why catering to the smallest coalition won’t beat Republicans. At 9:50, another caller joins to discuss AI, as Sherwin argues most people aren’t using it to its full potential. He closes the hour circling back to Mandela Barnes.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:03:17 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241766</guid><enclosure length="45403340" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7847393_2025-12-08-163333.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes kicks off the show with a big tease—there’s another Democratic candidate entering the race, and he’ll reveal who later. He stresses that voters have plenty of time to choose a candidate who can win—and that candidate is not Mandela Barnes. At 9:22, Sherwin dives into AI, asking the YouTube chat for their thoughts before taking a caller. By 9:36, the conversation shifts to the Democratic Party’s focus on identity politics and why catering to the smallest coalition won’t beat Republicans. At 9:50, another caller joins to discuss AI, as Sherwin argues most people aren’t using it to its full potential. He closes the hour circling back to Mandela Barnes.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes kicks off the show with a big tease—there’s another Democratic candidate entering the race, and he’ll reveal who later. He stresses that voters have plenty of time to choose a candidate who can win—and that candidate is not Mandela Barne...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes kicks off the show with a big tease—there’s another Democratic candidate entering the race, and he’ll reveal who later. He stresses that voters have plenty of time to choose a candidate who can win—and that candidate is not Mandela Barnes. At 9:22, Sherwin dives into AI, asking the YouTube chat for their thoughts before taking a caller. By 9:36, the conversation shifts to the Democratic Party’s focus on identity politics and why catering to the smallest coalition won’t beat Republicans. At 9:50, another caller joins to discuss AI, as Sherwin argues most people aren’t using it to its full potential. He closes the hour circling back to Mandela Barnes.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:16</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes kicks off the show with a big tease—there’s another Democratic candidate entering the race, and he’ll reveal who later. He stresses that voters have plenty of time to choose a candidate who can win—and that candidate is not Mandela Barnes. At 9:22, Sherwin dives into AI, asking the YouTube chat for their thoughts before taking a caller. By 9:36, the conversation shifts to the Democratic Party’s focus on identity politics and why catering to the smallest coalition won’t beat Republicans. At 9:50, another caller joins to discuss AI, as Sherwin argues most people aren’t using it to its full potential. He closes the hour circling back to Mandela Barnes.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/5/25 11AM Strategy vs. Sentiment</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-qdrdws6p3t2h7sncfs1noctb599rvsej</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin explores the long-running debate inside Democratic politics: Should voters prioritize candidates with a proven record of winning elections, or those who appeal on a personal and emotional level? Sherwin breaks down how strategists, analysts, and voters think about electability, what “a winning record” actually means, and how these factors have influenced past primary outcomes. A balanced conversation about strategy, values, and the complexities of voter decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:55:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241769</guid><enclosure length="45550141" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7845003_2025-12-05-181803.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin explores the long-running debate inside Democratic politics: Should voters prioritize candidates with a proven record of winning elections, or those who appeal on a personal and emotional level? Sherwin breaks down how strategists, analysts, and voters think about electability, what “a winning record” actually means, and how these factors have influenced past primary outcomes. A balanced conversation about strategy, values, and the complexities of voter decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin explores the long-running debate inside Democratic politics: Should voters prioritize candidates with a proven record of winning elections, or those who appeal on a personal and emotional level? Sherwin breaks down how strategists, analysts, an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin explores the long-running debate inside Democratic politics: Should voters prioritize candidates with a proven record of winning elections, or those who appeal on a personal and emotional level? Sherwin breaks down how strategists, analysts, and voters think about electability, what “a winning record” actually means, and how these factors have influenced past primary outcomes. A balanced conversation about strategy, values, and the complexities of voter decision-making.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:26</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin explores the long-running debate inside Democratic politics: Should voters prioritize candidates with a proven record of winning elections, or those who appeal on a personal and emotional level? Sherwin breaks down how strategists, analysts, and voters think about electability, what “a winning record” actually means, and how these factors have influenced past primary outcomes. A balanced conversation about strategy, values, and the complexities of voter decision-making.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/5/25 10AM Race, Power, and the Politics of Betrayal in the South</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-shbtf5xjivutvrhcugua5noqiy87xvxb</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin explores the complicated history of political loyalty in the American South. From shifting party allegiances to leaders accused of selling out their own communities, he unpacks how racial dynamics influence who gets labeled a “traitor” — and why those labels stick. Insightful, tense, and historically grounded.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:55:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241772</guid><enclosure length="46305116" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7845004_2025-12-05-183504.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin explores the complicated history of political loyalty in the American South. From shifting party allegiances to leaders accused of selling out their own communities, he unpacks how racial dynamics influence who gets labeled a “traitor” — and why those labels stick. Insightful, tense, and historically grounded.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin explores the complicated history of political loyalty in the American South. From shifting party allegiances to leaders accused of selling out their own communities, he unpacks how racial dynamics influence who gets labeled a “traitor” — and wh...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin explores the complicated history of political loyalty in the American South. From shifting party allegiances to leaders accused of selling out their own communities, he unpacks how racial dynamics influence who gets labeled a “traitor” — and why those labels stick. Insightful, tense, and historically grounded.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>48:13</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin explores the complicated history of political loyalty in the American South. From shifting party allegiances to leaders accused of selling out their own communities, he unpacks how racial dynamics influence who gets labeled a “traitor” — and why those labels stick. Insightful, tense, and historically grounded.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/5/25 9AM Talking Politics as Usual</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/05/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-2a6x3zqyfm7fbjfi5oyrnhnujfvltl5i</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin explores the growing buzz about the possibility of Marjorie Taylor Greene stepping down. What would it mean for Congress? For the GOP? For the national political narrative? Sherwin offers sharp analysis, historical parallels, and a wider look at the political forces that make resignation rumors gain traction.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:55:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241774</guid><enclosure length="47395635" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7845006_2025-12-05-185106.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin explores the growing buzz about the possibility of Marjorie Taylor Greene stepping down. What would it mean for Congress? For the GOP? For the national political narrative? Sherwin offers sharp analysis, historical parallels, and a wider look at the political forces that make resignation rumors gain traction.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin explores the growing buzz about the possibility of Marjorie Taylor Greene stepping down. What would it mean for Congress? For the GOP? For the national political narrative? Sherwin offers sharp analysis, historical parallels, and a wider look a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin explores the growing buzz about the possibility of Marjorie Taylor Greene stepping down. What would it mean for Congress? For the GOP? For the national political narrative? Sherwin offers sharp analysis, historical parallels, and a wider look at the political forces that make resignation rumors gain traction.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>49:22</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin explores the growing buzz about the possibility of Marjorie Taylor Greene stepping down. What would it mean for Congress? For the GOP? For the national political narrative? Sherwin offers sharp analysis, historical parallels, and a wider look at the political forces that make resignation rumors gain traction.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/4/25 11AM Top AI Artiest of the Year</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-j45advg66lvvbnsyspjjolhfey3jj6y3</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes takes calls from listeners about their religious backgrounds.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:06:30 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241778</guid><enclosure length="45738885" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7842858_2025-12-04-180858.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes takes calls from listeners about their religious backgrounds.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes takes calls from listeners about their religious backgrounds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes takes calls from listeners about their religious backgrounds.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:38</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes takes calls from listeners about their religious backgrounds.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/4/25 10AM Religiosity</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-a0azqt8fhxpejmeyzo3ribfhngw5ui4y</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about Marjorie Taylor Greene potentially swinging the election in Georgia, which could mean Hakeem Jeffries would be the speaker of the house. Sherwin then shifts to talk about “Religiosity” and what it means to black community.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:06:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241784</guid><enclosure length="45707427" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7842734_2025-12-04-170234.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin talks about Marjorie Taylor Greene potentially swinging the election in Georgia, which could mean Hakeem Jeffries would be the speaker of the house. Sherwin then shifts to talk about “Religiosity” and what it means to black community.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin talks about Marjorie Taylor Greene potentially swinging the election in Georgia, which could mean Hakeem Jeffries would be the speaker of the house. Sherwin then shifts to talk about "Religiosity" and what it means to black community.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin talks about Marjorie Taylor Greene potentially swinging the election in Georgia, which could mean Hakeem Jeffries would be the speaker of the house. Sherwin then shifts to talk about "Religiosity" and what it means to black community.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:36</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin talks about Marjorie Taylor Greene potentially swinging the election in Georgia, which could mean Hakeem Jeffries would be the speaker of the house. Sherwin then shifts to talk about "Religiosity" and what it means to black community.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/4/25 9AM Number Deep Dive</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/04/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-avufx1for2wldoqxuuap0nny8ulkjeua</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes breaks down a new Politico poll that breaks down the price of living by ethnic demographic. Why this could be the first signs that Trump supporters are starting to recogniz the impact of Trump Tariffs and what that could mean for 2026.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:59:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241790</guid><enclosure length="45109739" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7842588_2025-12-04-161828.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin Hughes breaks down a new Politico poll that breaks down the price of living by ethnic demographic. Why this could be the first signs that Trump supporters are starting to recogniz the impact of Trump Tariffs and what that could mean for 2026.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin Hughes breaks down a new Politico poll that breaks down the price of living by ethnic demographic. Why this could be the first signs that Trump supporters are starting to recogniz the impact of Trump Tariffs and what that could mean for 2026.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin Hughes breaks down a new Politico poll that breaks down the price of living by ethnic demographic. Why this could be the first signs that Trump supporters are starting to recogniz the impact of Trump Tariffs and what that could mean for 2026.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>46:59</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>Sherwin Hughes breaks down a new Politico poll that breaks down the price of living by ethnic demographic. Why this could be the first signs that Trump supporters are starting to recogniz the impact of Trump Tariffs and what that could mean for 2026.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/3/25 10AM Beyond the Numbers</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/03/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-c1su2jisnx4wldlmoyjurj3bpj3sbmva</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In this continuation episode, Sherwin breaks down the deeper cultural and historical forces behind voting behavior in Wisconsin’s Black and white communities. He examines narratives often overlooked in mainstream coverage and looks ahead to what these trends may mean for upcoming elections.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:28:05 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241794</guid><enclosure length="45707427" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7840806_2025-12-03-181106.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this continuation episode, Sherwin breaks down the deeper cultural and historical forces behind voting behavior in Wisconsin’s Black and white communities. He examines narratives often overlooked in mainstream coverage and looks ahead to what these trends may mean for upcoming elections.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>In this continuation episode, Sherwin breaks down the deeper cultural and historical forces behind voting behavior in Wisconsin’s Black and white communities. He examines narratives often overlooked in mainstream coverage and looks ahead to what these ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this continuation episode, Sherwin breaks down the deeper cultural and historical forces behind voting behavior in Wisconsin’s Black and white communities. He examines narratives often overlooked in mainstream coverage and looks ahead to what these trends may mean for upcoming elections.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:duration>47:35</itunes:duration><itunes:author>Sherwin Hughes</itunes:author><googleplay:description>In this continuation episode, Sherwin breaks down the deeper cultural and historical forces behind voting behavior in Wisconsin’s Black and white communities. He examines narratives often overlooked in mainstream coverage and looks ahead to what these trends may mean for upcoming elections.</googleplay:description><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block></item><item><title>12/3/25 9AM Wisconsin</title><link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/2025/12/03/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes-hmxzjyh84mh8pzwryuljsazbrgclp3uw</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin takes a deep dive into how voting patterns among Black and white communities in Wisconsin have shaped the state’s political landscape. Through data-driven analysis, historical context, and community voices, Sherwin explores why these divides exist, how they’ve evolved, and what they mean for the future of democracy in the Badger State.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sherwin Hughes</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:48:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241797</guid><enclosure length="47479521" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/the-truth-with-sherwin-hughes/7840810_2025-12-03-180610.128.mp3"/><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sherwin takes a deep dive into how voting patterns among Black and white communities in Wisconsin have shaped the state’s political landscape. Through data-driven analysis, historical context, and community voices, Sherwin explores why these divides exist, how they’ve evolved, and what they mean for the future of democracy in the Badger State.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><itunes:subtitle>Sherwin takes a deep dive into how voting patterns among Black and white communities in Wisconsin have shaped the state’s political landscape. Through data-driven analysis, historical context, and community voices, Sherwin explores why these divides ex...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sherwin takes a deep dive into how voting patterns among Black and white communities in Wisconsin have shaped the state’s political landscape. 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