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	<title>5/21/26 4PM: Organized Knowledge</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>On today&#8217;s Black Book Thursday, Dr. Ken dives into The Spook Who Sat by the Door from the late 1960s. He goes over why this book was so controversial and the &#8220;real weapons&#8221; we can get and use from this book&#8230; Tap in for the last Black Book Thursday on 101.7 The Truth in the Afternoon.</p> ]]></description>
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	<title>5/21/26 5PM: Opportunity</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Black Book Thursday continued and what could be the last top 5 @ 5 ever for Truth in the Afternoon so if it is, make sure you tap into Dr. Ken&#8217;s YouTube channel at youtube.com/@drkenstruth and watch him broadcast live weekdays, same start time, 4PM CST! Thanks for ALL of the memories Truth Nation. We wouldn&#8217;t have made it this far without y&#8217;all. See you on the flip side.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Black Book Thursday continued and what could be the last top 5 @ 5 ever for Truth in the Afternoon so if it is, make sure you tap into Dr. Ken&#8217;s YouTube channel at youtube.com/@drkenstruth and watch him broadcast live weekdays, same start time, 4PM]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Black Book Thursday continued and what could be the last top 5 @ 5 ever for Truth in the Afternoon so if it is, make sure you tap into Dr. Ken&#8217;s YouTube channel at youtube.com/@drkenstruth and watch him broadcast live weekdays, same start time, 4PM CST! Thanks for ALL of the memories Truth Nation. We wouldn&#8217;t have made it this far without y&#8217;all. See you on the flip side.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>5/20/26 4PM: Dear MPS Parents</title>
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	<title>5/20/26 5PM: That Part</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>5/19/26 4PM: Knowledge</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Are we succeeding or just surviving? Dr. Ken spends this first hour going over the things we SHOULD know to not only to survive, but also to be successful!</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Are we succeeding or just surviving? Dr. Ken spends this first hour going over the things we SHOULD know to not only to survive, but also to be successful!]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>5/19/26 5PM: Knowledge 2.0</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Continuing with the theme for the first hour, Dr. Ken has a couple more questions for Truth Nation&#8230; Questions about life-or-death situations, literally and figuratively.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Continuing with the theme for the first hour, Dr. Ken has a couple more questions for Truth Nation&#8230; Questions about life-or-death situations, literally and figuratively.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Continuing with the theme for the first hour, Dr. Ken has a couple more questions for Truth Nation&#8230; Questions about life-or-death situations, literally and figuratively.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>5/18/26 4PM: Destiny</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Fellas, what is it something we can do better? Dr. Ken takes this hour to address his fellow men and talks about values, culture, and destiny.</p> ]]></description>
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	<title>5/18/26 5PM: Confused</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken flies through the Top 5 at 5, getting back to his conversation towards men, about men, &#038; takes calls from Truth Nation and checks the respective chats!</p> ]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>5/13/26 4PM: Loses</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens the hour with a powerful breakdown of how modern policing is evolving through drones, AI, and surveillance technology, using a real-time case out of Wauwatosa. While these tools can make policing safer and more efficient, he raises critical questions about privacy, oversight, and the risk of overreach—especially in historically over-policed communities. The conversation then shifts to a local development debate: should Midtown welcome a data center, and what would it mean for the community? Listeners also weigh in through talk-to-text and YouTube comments, adding real-time perspectives. The hour wraps with key takeaways on balancing innovation, public safety, and civil liberties.</p> ]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens the hour with a powerful breakdown of how modern policing is evolving through drones, AI, and surveillance technology, using a real-time case out of Wauwatosa. While these tools can make policing safer and more efficient, he raises critical questions about privacy, oversight, and the risk of overreach—especially in historically over-policed communities. The conversation then shifts to a local development debate: should Midtown welcome a data center, and what would it mean for the community? Listeners also weigh in through talk-to-text and YouTube comments, adding real-time perspectives. The hour wraps with key takeaways on balancing innovation, public safety, and civil liberties.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens the hour with a powerful breakdown of how modern policing is evolving through drones, AI, and surveillance technology, using a real-time case out of Wauwatosa. While these tools can make policing safer and more efficient, he raises critical questions about privacy, oversight, and the risk of overreach—especially in historically over-policed communities. The conversation then shifts to a local development debate: should Midtown welcome a data center, and what would it mean for the community? Listeners also weigh in through talk-to-text and YouTube comments, adding real-time perspectives. The hour wraps with key takeaways on balancing innovation, public safety, and civil liberties.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>5/13/26 5PM: Wisconsin at a Crossroads: Taxes, Safety &#038; Schools</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s the Top 5 at 5, covering the biggest stories of the day—from a proposed $1.8 billion tax relief and school funding bill to major local crime updates and ongoing debates around school resource officers in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken engages listeners directly, asking: should Wisconsin lawmakers pass the tax relief bill? The conversation continues with live talk-to-text reactions and YouTube chat engagement, bringing the audience into the debate. Later, Koli calls in for a lively back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, adding energy and perspective to the discussion. The show closes with final thoughts and a recap of the day’s most impactful conversations.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It’s the Top 5 at 5, covering the biggest stories of the day—from a proposed $1.8 billion tax relief and school funding bill to major local crime updates and ongoing debates around school resource officers in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken engages listeners directly]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s the Top 5 at 5, covering the biggest stories of the day—from a proposed $1.8 billion tax relief and school funding bill to major local crime updates and ongoing debates around school resource officers in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken engages listeners directly, asking: should Wisconsin lawmakers pass the tax relief bill? The conversation continues with live talk-to-text reactions and YouTube chat engagement, bringing the audience into the debate. Later, Koli calls in for a lively back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, adding energy and perspective to the discussion. The show closes with final thoughts and a recap of the day’s most impactful conversations.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s the Top 5 at 5, covering the biggest stories of the day—from a proposed $1.8 billion tax relief and school funding bill to major local crime updates and ongoing debates around school resource officers in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken engages listeners directly, asking: should Wisconsin lawmakers pass the tax relief bill? The conversation continues with live talk-to-text reactions and YouTube chat engagement, bringing the audience into the debate. Later, Koli calls in for a lively back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, adding energy and perspective to the discussion. The show closes with final thoughts and a recap of the day’s most impactful conversations.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:24</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[It’s the Top 5 at 5, covering the biggest stories of the day—from a proposed $1.8 billion tax relief and school funding bill to major local crime updates and ongoing debates around school resource officers in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken engages listeners directly, asking: should Wisconsin lawmakers pass the tax relief bill? The conversation continues with live talk-to-text reactions and YouTube chat engagement, bringing the audience into the debate. Later, Koli calls in for a lively back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, adding energy and perspective to the discussion. The show closes with final thoughts and a recap of the day’s most impactful conversations.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/12/26 4PM: Success</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jr60dw8o3ovqmksuu9z2uxfsuiz4r3lp</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>What does real success actually require? Dr. Ken breaks down the difference between talking about goals and putting in the consistent effort needed to achieve monumental change. From building wealth to breaking generational cycles, this hour dives into why discipline—not motivation—is the real driver of success. Plus, the YouTube chat weighs in, and the conversation expands to community impact, media trust, and the role of Black churches in Milwaukee, with a powerful caller perspective you don’t want to miss.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What does real success actually require? Dr. Ken breaks down the difference between talking about goals and putting in the consistent effort needed to achieve monumental change. From building wealth to breaking generational cycles, this hour dives into w]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does real success actually require? Dr. Ken breaks down the difference between talking about goals and putting in the consistent effort needed to achieve monumental change. From building wealth to breaking generational cycles, this hour dives into why discipline—not motivation—is the real driver of success. Plus, the YouTube chat weighs in, and the conversation expands to community impact, media trust, and the role of Black churches in Milwaukee, with a powerful caller perspective you don’t want to miss.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does real success actually require? Dr. Ken breaks down the difference between talking about goals and putting in the consistent effort needed to achieve monumental change. From building wealth to breaking generational cycles, this hour dives into why discipline—not motivation—is the real driver of success. Plus, the YouTube chat weighs in, and the conversation expands to community impact, media trust, and the role of Black churches in Milwaukee, with a powerful caller perspective you don’t want to miss.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[What does real success actually require? Dr. Ken breaks down the difference between talking about goals and putting in the consistent effort needed to achieve monumental change. From building wealth to breaking generational cycles, this hour dives into why discipline—not motivation—is the real driver of success. Plus, the YouTube chat weighs in, and the conversation expands to community impact, media trust, and the role of Black churches in Milwaukee, with a powerful caller perspective you don’t want to miss.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/12/26 5PM: Again</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-yp1vzhfyaf3nnzrc65thokzlaxutsyig</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Get caught up on the biggest local stories shaping Milwaukee—from public safety to major city decisions—during the Top 5 @ 5. Then, the energy shifts as Truth Nation jumps into fun, thought-provoking rapid-fire questions, including a standout call from Steve that keeps things lively and engaging. A perfect mix of news, community voice, and real conversation to close out the show strong.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Get caught up on the biggest local stories shaping Milwaukee—from public safety to major city decisions—during the Top 5 @ 5. Then, the energy shifts as Truth Nation jumps into fun, thought-provoking rapid-fire questions, including a standout call from S]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Get caught up on the biggest local stories shaping Milwaukee—from public safety to major city decisions—during the Top 5 @ 5. Then, the energy shifts as Truth Nation jumps into fun, thought-provoking rapid-fire questions, including a standout call from Steve that keeps things lively and engaging. A perfect mix of news, community voice, and real conversation to close out the show strong.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8377337_2026-05-12-230137.128.mp3" length="43505566" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Get caught up on the biggest local stories shaping Milwaukee—from public safety to major city decisions—during the Top 5 @ 5. Then, the energy shifts as Truth Nation jumps into fun, thought-provoking rapid-fire questions, including a standout call from Steve that keeps things lively and engaging. A perfect mix of news, community voice, and real conversation to close out the show strong.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:18</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Get caught up on the biggest local stories shaping Milwaukee—from public safety to major city decisions—during the Top 5 @ 5. Then, the energy shifts as Truth Nation jumps into fun, thought-provoking rapid-fire questions, including a standout call from Steve that keeps things lively and engaging. A perfect mix of news, community voice, and real conversation to close out the show strong.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/11/26 4PM: Closed</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wuqnjrdffiaopwstca90hfbwofadtyme</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens the hour with a powerful reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. William Finlayson, framing his passing as the loss of a vital witness to Black Milwaukee’s struggle and progress. The conversation centers on systemic barriers, institution-building, and the harsh reality that many of those institutions have since disappeared—raising urgent questions about how we preserve legacy. The focus then shifts to current policy, as Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders reach a bipartisan deal on schools, property tax relief, and direct payments—sparking listener debate on whether the compromise is a step forward. Al weighs in on the ongoing MPS conversation, adding perspective to the education discussion. The hour wraps with audience engagement, tapping into YouTube chat and live talk-to-text reactions.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens the hour with a powerful reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. William Finlayson, framing his passing as the loss of a vital witness to Black Milwaukee’s struggle and progress. The conversation centers on systemic barriers, instit]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens the hour with a powerful reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. William Finlayson, framing his passing as the loss of a vital witness to Black Milwaukee’s struggle and progress. The conversation centers on systemic barriers, institution-building, and the harsh reality that many of those institutions have since disappeared—raising urgent questions about how we preserve legacy. The focus then shifts to current policy, as Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders reach a bipartisan deal on schools, property tax relief, and direct payments—sparking listener debate on whether the compromise is a step forward. Al weighs in on the ongoing MPS conversation, adding perspective to the education discussion. The hour wraps with audience engagement, tapping into YouTube chat and live talk-to-text reactions.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8373932_2026-05-11-235432.128.mp3" length="44441795" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens the hour with a powerful reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. William Finlayson, framing his passing as the loss of a vital witness to Black Milwaukee’s struggle and progress. The conversation centers on systemic barriers, institution-building, and the harsh reality that many of those institutions have since disappeared—raising urgent questions about how we preserve legacy. The focus then shifts to current policy, as Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders reach a bipartisan deal on schools, property tax relief, and direct payments—sparking listener debate on whether the compromise is a step forward. Al weighs in on the ongoing MPS conversation, adding perspective to the education discussion. The hour wraps with audience engagement, tapping into YouTube chat and live talk-to-text reactions.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:16</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens the hour with a powerful reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. William Finlayson, framing his passing as the loss of a vital witness to Black Milwaukee’s struggle and progress. The conversation centers on systemic barriers, institution-building, and the harsh reality that many of those institutions have since disappeared—raising urgent questions about how we preserve legacy. The focus then shifts to current policy, as Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders reach a bipartisan deal on schools, property tax relief, and direct payments—sparking listener debate on whether the compromise is a step forward. Al weighs in on the ongoing MPS conversation, adding perspective to the education discussion. The hour wraps with audience engagement, tapping into YouTube chat and live talk-to-text reactions.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/11/26 5PM: Poop City</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ehevfjnegyomsffssbva9xstkukoyzwi</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240777</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5:00 hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major local and statewide headlines—from Milwaukee’s shift to bagged leaf collection and election mail concerns, to a massive bird migration, a north side shooting, and this week’s Wisconsin’s Most Wanted case. The conversation then turns to a thought-provoking poll: should race be included in news reporting, with strong listener opinions and commentary from Kathy. The discussion continues with deeper exploration of race in media, alongside breaking news about hantavirus cases in the U.S. The show closes by reconnecting with the audience through YouTube chat and revealing final poll results, bringing community voices full circle.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5:00 hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major local and statewide headlines—from Milwaukee’s shift to bagged leaf collection and election mail concerns, to a massive bird migration, a north side shooting, and this week’s Wisconsin’s Most]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5:00 hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major local and statewide headlines—from Milwaukee’s shift to bagged leaf collection and election mail concerns, to a massive bird migration, a north side shooting, and this week’s Wisconsin’s Most Wanted case. The conversation then turns to a thought-provoking poll: should race be included in news reporting, with strong listener opinions and commentary from Kathy. The discussion continues with deeper exploration of race in media, alongside breaking news about hantavirus cases in the U.S. The show closes by reconnecting with the audience through YouTube chat and revealing final poll results, bringing community voices full circle.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8373931_2026-05-11-235331.128.mp3" length="43597517" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5:00 hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major local and statewide headlines—from Milwaukee’s shift to bagged leaf collection and election mail concerns, to a massive bird migration, a north side shooting, and this week’s Wisconsin’s Most Wanted case. The conversation then turns to a thought-provoking poll: should race be included in news reporting, with strong listener opinions and commentary from Kathy. The discussion continues with deeper exploration of race in media, alongside breaking news about hantavirus cases in the U.S. The show closes by reconnecting with the audience through YouTube chat and revealing final poll results, bringing community voices full circle.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:24</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The 5:00 hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major local and statewide headlines—from Milwaukee’s shift to bagged leaf collection and election mail concerns, to a massive bird migration, a north side shooting, and this week’s Wisconsin’s Most Wanted case. The conversation then turns to a thought-provoking poll: should race be included in news reporting, with strong listener opinions and commentary from Kathy. The discussion continues with deeper exploration of race in media, alongside breaking news about hantavirus cases in the U.S. The show closes by reconnecting with the audience through YouTube chat and revealing final poll results, bringing community voices full circle.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/8/26 5PM: Pop Off Friday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-d8smylqsyh4sfzuudpmk2dxlu2fy0jnr</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The “Top 5 @ 5” covers key updates including financial events, market conversations, and local Milwaukee developments, followed by a quick-hit video on financial freedom. Dr. Ken then challenges listeners with practical money questions—from raising $1,000 in a week to handling a sudden $1M—while tying in broader debates like AOC’s comments on billionaires. The show closes by bringing it all together: how everyday decisions shape long-term financial power.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The “Top 5 @ 5” covers key updates including financial events, market conversations, and local Milwaukee developments, followed by a quick-hit video on financial freedom. Dr. Ken then challenges listeners with practical money questions—from raising $1,00]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The “Top 5 @ 5” covers key updates including financial events, market conversations, and local Milwaukee developments, followed by a quick-hit video on financial freedom. Dr. Ken then challenges listeners with practical money questions—from raising $1,000 in a week to handling a sudden $1M—while tying in broader debates like AOC’s comments on billionaires. The show closes by bringing it all together: how everyday decisions shape long-term financial power.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8370231_2026-05-08-231431.128.mp3" length="43653942" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The “Top 5 @ 5” covers key updates including financial events, market conversations, and local Milwaukee developments, followed by a quick-hit video on financial freedom. Dr. Ken then challenges listeners with practical money questions—from raising $1,000 in a week to handling a sudden $1M—while tying in broader debates like AOC’s comments on billionaires. The show closes by bringing it all together: how everyday decisions shape long-term financial power.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:27</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The “Top 5 @ 5” covers key updates including financial events, market conversations, and local Milwaukee developments, followed by a quick-hit video on financial freedom. Dr. Ken then challenges listeners with practical money questions—from raising $1,000 in a week to handling a sudden $1M—while tying in broader debates like AOC’s comments on billionaires. The show closes by bringing it all together: how everyday decisions shape long-term financial power.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/8/26 4PM: Bloodline</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-byanxagdmpgqv6wqphprjlh9md3v6zol</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240780</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens with a powerful breakdown of financial advisors—who they help, who they hurt, and why discipline matters more than income when building real wealth in Milwaukee. Callers George, Sandra, and Al bring real community perspective, pushing the conversation deeper with honest back-and-forth. The hour wraps with audience engagement and live reactions, reinforcing one message: wealth isn’t about appearance—it’s about structure, ownership, and building something that lasts.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a powerful breakdown of financial advisors—who they help, who they hurt, and why discipline matters more than income when building real wealth in Milwaukee. Callers George, Sandra, and Al bring real community perspective, pushing the c]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens with a powerful breakdown of financial advisors—who they help, who they hurt, and why discipline matters more than income when building real wealth in Milwaukee. Callers George, Sandra, and Al bring real community perspective, pushing the conversation deeper with honest back-and-forth. The hour wraps with audience engagement and live reactions, reinforcing one message: wealth isn’t about appearance—it’s about structure, ownership, and building something that lasts.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8370232_2026-05-08-231632.128.mp3" length="44076916" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a powerful breakdown of financial advisors—who they help, who they hurt, and why discipline matters more than income when building real wealth in Milwaukee. Callers George, Sandra, and Al bring real community perspective, pushing the conversation deeper with honest back-and-forth. The hour wraps with audience engagement and live reactions, reinforcing one message: wealth isn’t about appearance—it’s about structure, ownership, and building something that lasts.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:54</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a powerful breakdown of financial advisors—who they help, who they hurt, and why discipline matters more than income when building real wealth in Milwaukee. Callers George, Sandra, and Al bring real community perspective, pushing the conversation deeper with honest back-and-forth. The hour wraps with audience engagement and live reactions, reinforcing one message: wealth isn’t about appearance—it’s about structure, ownership, and building something that lasts.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/7/26 4PM: Mo&#8217; Money</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/07/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-tlhuslg72acndb62nmdcqfboagreduzu</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Today, Dr. Ken is joined by guests, and these gentlemen talk about everything you need and what you need to do to get to the next level!</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today, Dr. Ken is joined by guests, and these gentlemen talk about everything you need and what you need to do to get to the next level!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, Dr. Ken is joined by guests, and these gentlemen talk about everything you need and what you need to do to get to the next level!</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, Dr. Ken is joined by guests, and these gentlemen talk about everything you need and what you need to do to get to the next level!]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Today, Dr. Ken is joined by guests, and these gentlemen talk about everything you need and what you need to do to get to the next level!]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/7/26 5PM: Who Are You Dining With?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/07/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-nu9fo1gbem68acatkhtxsjsysq1pimpd</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240782</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>We end the show on a lighter note, taking calls from Truth Nation, replying to YouTube chat as we try to figure out if taco trucks are really an issue downtown, and with an end of the show question about having a dinner with someone that just one conversation with could change everything for you.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We end the show on a lighter note, taking calls from Truth Nation, replying to YouTube chat as we try to figure out if taco trucks are really an issue downtown, and with an end of the show question about having a dinner with someone that just one convers]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We end the show on a lighter note, taking calls from Truth Nation, replying to YouTube chat as we try to figure out if taco trucks are really an issue downtown, and with an end of the show question about having a dinner with someone that just one conversation with could change everything for you.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8367381_2026-05-07-231921.128.mp3" length="48268186" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We end the show on a lighter note, taking calls from Truth Nation, replying to YouTube chat as we try to figure out if taco trucks are really an issue downtown, and with an end of the show question about having a dinner with someone that just one conversation with could change everything for you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>50:16</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We end the show on a lighter note, taking calls from Truth Nation, replying to YouTube chat as we try to figure out if taco trucks are really an issue downtown, and with an end of the show question about having a dinner with someone that just one conversation with could change everything for you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/6/26 4PM: Everybody</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-hfnwe6n2tmui3tz19ypwfklgtp6ssbv2</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful breakdown of the growing push for residents to register home security cameras with law enforcement. While acknowledging that surveillance footage is helping solve real crimes and deliver justice, he challenges listeners to think critically about the long-term implications of expanded surveillance—especially real-time access.</p>
<p>As the conversation continues, Dr. Ken engages with the YouTube audience and Study Hall, asking a key question: would you register your cameras with police? A caller, Al, weighs in with strong concerns about privacy and government overreach, adding another layer to the debate.</p>
<p>This hour strikes a balance between safety and civil liberties, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making. The hour wraps with a reminder: once privacy is gone, it’s hard to get it back.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful breakdown of the growing push for residents to register home security cameras with law enforcement. While acknowledging that surveillance footage is helping solve real crimes and deliver justice, he challenge]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful breakdown of the growing push for residents to register home security cameras with law enforcement. While acknowledging that surveillance footage is helping solve real crimes and deliver justice, he challenges listeners to think critically about the long-term implications of expanded surveillance—especially real-time access.</p>
<p>As the conversation continues, Dr. Ken engages with the YouTube audience and Study Hall, asking a key question: would you register your cameras with police? A caller, Al, weighs in with strong concerns about privacy and government overreach, adding another layer to the debate.</p>
<p>This hour strikes a balance between safety and civil liberties, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making. The hour wraps with a reminder: once privacy is gone, it’s hard to get it back.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful breakdown of the growing push for residents to register home security cameras with law enforcement. While acknowledging that surveillance footage is helping solve real crimes and deliver justice, he challenges listeners to think critically about the long-term implications of expanded surveillance—especially real-time access.
As the conversation continues, Dr. Ken engages with the YouTube audience and Study Hall, asking a key question: would you register your cameras with police? A caller, Al, weighs in with strong concerns about privacy and government overreach, adding another layer to the debate.
This hour strikes a balance between safety and civil liberties, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making. The hour wraps with a reminder: once privacy is gone, it’s hard to get it back.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>45:31</itunes:duration>
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As the conversation continues, Dr. Ken engages with the YouTube audience and Study Hall, asking a key question: would you register your cameras with police? A caller, Al, weighs in with strong concerns about privacy and government overreach, adding another layer to the debate.
This hour strikes a balance between safety and civil liberties, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making. The hour wraps with a reminder: once privacy is gone, it’s hard to get it back.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>5/6/26 5PM: Work Life</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-m2b1i4vuokmxrxe2g7mmxdsmiq8vfzuj</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off the 5 o’clock hour with the Top 5 @ 5, covering major headlines including Milwaukee honoring fallen officers, the passing of media pioneer Ted Turner, a cruise ship health scare, media hits and misses, and a major Medicaid fraud case in Milwaukee.</p>
<p>The conversation then shifts to workplace culture with a lively discussion on what people should NOT do at work—sparking relatable and sometimes humorous takes from listeners.</p>
<p>In the second half of the hour, Dr. Ken dives into a thought-provoking question: are humans alone in the universe?
The show wraps with YouTube poll results and final reflections, closing out an engaging and wide-ranging hour of news, culture, and conversation.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off the 5 o’clock hour with the Top 5 @ 5, covering major headlines including Milwaukee honoring fallen officers, the passing of media pioneer Ted Turner, a cruise ship health scare, media hits and misses, and a major Medicaid fraud ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off the 5 o’clock hour with the Top 5 @ 5, covering major headlines including Milwaukee honoring fallen officers, the passing of media pioneer Ted Turner, a cruise ship health scare, media hits and misses, and a major Medicaid fraud case in Milwaukee.</p>
<p>The conversation then shifts to workplace culture with a lively discussion on what people should NOT do at work—sparking relatable and sometimes humorous takes from listeners.</p>
<p>In the second half of the hour, Dr. Ken dives into a thought-provoking question: are humans alone in the universe?
The show wraps with YouTube poll results and final reflections, closing out an engaging and wide-ranging hour of news, culture, and conversation.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off the 5 o’clock hour with the Top 5 @ 5, covering major headlines including Milwaukee honoring fallen officers, the passing of media pioneer Ted Turner, a cruise ship health scare, media hits and misses, and a major Medicaid fraud case in Milwaukee.
The conversation then shifts to workplace culture with a lively discussion on what people should NOT do at work—sparking relatable and sometimes humorous takes from listeners.
In the second half of the hour, Dr. Ken dives into a thought-provoking question: are humans alone in the universe?
The show wraps with YouTube poll results and final reflections, closing out an engaging and wide-ranging hour of news, culture, and conversation.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:06</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off the 5 o’clock hour with the Top 5 @ 5, covering major headlines including Milwaukee honoring fallen officers, the passing of media pioneer Ted Turner, a cruise ship health scare, media hits and misses, and a major Medicaid fraud case in Milwaukee.
The conversation then shifts to workplace culture with a lively discussion on what people should NOT do at work—sparking relatable and sometimes humorous takes from listeners.
In the second half of the hour, Dr. Ken dives into a thought-provoking question: are humans alone in the universe?
The show wraps with YouTube poll results and final reflections, closing out an engaging and wide-ranging hour of news, culture, and conversation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>5/5/26 4PM: Defend</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-htzntqbaiyawrb3zpnjvn8cagtvgitgr</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240785</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful truth: your priorities aren’t what you say—they’re what your daily choices prove. Using a simple (but relatable) soda decision, he breaks down how small habits expose big truths about discipline, health, and growth.</p>
<p>The conversation continues as listeners jump in via YouTube chat and talk-to-text, reflecting on their own real-life choices and contradictions. Then Todd from Watertown calls in, pushing the conversation further—and Dr. Ken finally reveals what he chose in that moment.</p>
<p>Plus: a quick weather check and a positive headline as the Packers invest in the future with grants to grow girls flag football across Wisconsin.</p>
<p> This hour will challenge you to rethink every “small” decision you make.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful truth: your priorities aren’t what you say—they’re what your daily choices prove. Using a simple (but relatable) soda decision, he breaks down how small habits expose big truths about discipline, health, and growth.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful truth: your priorities aren’t what you say—they’re what your daily choices prove. Using a simple (but relatable) soda decision, he breaks down how small habits expose big truths about discipline, health, and growth.</p>
<p>The conversation continues as listeners jump in via YouTube chat and talk-to-text, reflecting on their own real-life choices and contradictions. Then Todd from Watertown calls in, pushing the conversation further—and Dr. Ken finally reveals what he chose in that moment.</p>
<p>Plus: a quick weather check and a positive headline as the Packers invest in the future with grants to grow girls flag football across Wisconsin.</p>
<p> This hour will challenge you to rethink every “small” decision you make.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful truth: your priorities aren’t what you say—they’re what your daily choices prove. Using a simple (but relatable) soda decision, he breaks down how small habits expose big truths about discipline, health, and growth.
The conversation continues as listeners jump in via YouTube chat and talk-to-text, reflecting on their own real-life choices and contradictions. Then Todd from Watertown calls in, pushing the conversation further—and Dr. Ken finally reveals what he chose in that moment.
Plus: a quick weather check and a positive headline as the Packers invest in the future with grants to grow girls flag football across Wisconsin.
 This hour will challenge you to rethink every “small” decision you make.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:51</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful truth: your priorities aren’t what you say—they’re what your daily choices prove. Using a simple (but relatable) soda decision, he breaks down how small habits expose big truths about discipline, health, and growth.
The conversation continues as listeners jump in via YouTube chat and talk-to-text, reflecting on their own real-life choices and contradictions. Then Todd from Watertown calls in, pushing the conversation further—and Dr. Ken finally reveals what he chose in that moment.
Plus: a quick weather check and a positive headline as the Packers invest in the future with grants to grow girls flag football across Wisconsin.
 This hour will challenge you to rethink every “small” decision you make.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>5/5/26 5PM: Walgreens in MILWAUKEE</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-axzu4fm8sih6fw27zt64aqo4fqepnj99</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The “Top 5 @ 5” delivers a mix of culture, community, and conversation starters—from Milwaukee’s Jazz in the Park lineup to a major Walgreens closure impacting the North Side.</p>
<p>Listeners don’t hold back as callers and commenters weigh in on the Walgreens story, turning headlines into real-life impact. The discussion expands with Sandra and others chiming in on local concerns, including a potential $800K Milwaukee County deficit tied to rising fuel costs.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken also breaks down media hits and misses, national polling, and trending stories—keeping it real, relevant, and rooted in perspective.</p>
<p> Tap in for unfiltered takes, community voices, and the stories everyone will be talking about.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The “Top 5 @ 5” delivers a mix of culture, community, and conversation starters—from Milwaukee’s Jazz in the Park lineup to a major Walgreens closure impacting the North Side.
Listeners don’t hold back as callers and commenters weigh in on the Walgreens ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The “Top 5 @ 5” delivers a mix of culture, community, and conversation starters—from Milwaukee’s Jazz in the Park lineup to a major Walgreens closure impacting the North Side.</p>
<p>Listeners don’t hold back as callers and commenters weigh in on the Walgreens story, turning headlines into real-life impact. The discussion expands with Sandra and others chiming in on local concerns, including a potential $800K Milwaukee County deficit tied to rising fuel costs.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken also breaks down media hits and misses, national polling, and trending stories—keeping it real, relevant, and rooted in perspective.</p>
<p> Tap in for unfiltered takes, community voices, and the stories everyone will be talking about.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The “Top 5 @ 5” delivers a mix of culture, community, and conversation starters—from Milwaukee’s Jazz in the Park lineup to a major Walgreens closure impacting the North Side.
Listeners don’t hold back as callers and commenters weigh in on the Walgreens story, turning headlines into real-life impact. The discussion expands with Sandra and others chiming in on local concerns, including a potential $800K Milwaukee County deficit tied to rising fuel costs.
Dr. Ken also breaks down media hits and misses, national polling, and trending stories—keeping it real, relevant, and rooted in perspective.
 Tap in for unfiltered takes, community voices, and the stories everyone will be talking about.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:29</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The “Top 5 @ 5” delivers a mix of culture, community, and conversation starters—from Milwaukee’s Jazz in the Park lineup to a major Walgreens closure impacting the North Side.
Listeners don’t hold back as callers and commenters weigh in on the Walgreens story, turning headlines into real-life impact. The discussion expands with Sandra and others chiming in on local concerns, including a potential $800K Milwaukee County deficit tied to rising fuel costs.
Dr. Ken also breaks down media hits and misses, national polling, and trending stories—keeping it real, relevant, and rooted in perspective.
 Tap in for unfiltered takes, community voices, and the stories everyone will be talking about.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/4/26 4PM: Fight Club</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-cehwfr650dokr1wbqbb40uvaasmaegvc</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240788</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken flips the Spirit Airlines story on its head—less about memes, more about what actually created the chaos. He breaks down how a business model built on ultra-low costs can unintentionally fuel high-stress behavior, and how social media turned moments into a movement. As the conversation unfolds, YouTube chat jumps in, reactions pour in, and the discussion pivots to a serious local story: Milwaukee street takeovers and the person now being charged as the “organizer.” Things get even more heated when a familiar caller challenges Dr. Ken live, sparking a back-and-forth that pulls the audience right into the middle of it.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken flips the Spirit Airlines story on its head—less about memes, more about what actually created the chaos. He breaks down how a business model built on ultra-low costs can unintentionally fuel high-stress behavior, and how social media turned mome]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken flips the Spirit Airlines story on its head—less about memes, more about what actually created the chaos. He breaks down how a business model built on ultra-low costs can unintentionally fuel high-stress behavior, and how social media turned moments into a movement. As the conversation unfolds, YouTube chat jumps in, reactions pour in, and the discussion pivots to a serious local story: Milwaukee street takeovers and the person now being charged as the “organizer.” Things get even more heated when a familiar caller challenges Dr. Ken live, sparking a back-and-forth that pulls the audience right into the middle of it.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8357458_2026-05-04-224258.128.mp3" length="43918510" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken flips the Spirit Airlines story on its head—less about memes, more about what actually created the chaos. He breaks down how a business model built on ultra-low costs can unintentionally fuel high-stress behavior, and how social media turned moments into a movement. As the conversation unfolds, YouTube chat jumps in, reactions pour in, and the discussion pivots to a serious local story: Milwaukee street takeovers and the person now being charged as the “organizer.” Things get even more heated when a familiar caller challenges Dr. Ken live, sparking a back-and-forth that pulls the audience right into the middle of it.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:44</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken flips the Spirit Airlines story on its head—less about memes, more about what actually created the chaos. He breaks down how a business model built on ultra-low costs can unintentionally fuel high-stress behavior, and how social media turned moments into a movement. As the conversation unfolds, YouTube chat jumps in, reactions pour in, and the discussion pivots to a serious local story: Milwaukee street takeovers and the person now being charged as the “organizer.” Things get even more heated when a familiar caller challenges Dr. Ken live, sparking a back-and-forth that pulls the audience right into the middle of it.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/4/26 5PM: Crazy Weather</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vrhujzk8rlfepvbrbz3rzv8xysg8t6pf</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240789</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 sets the tone with everything from storm chances to viral reactions about Spirit Airlines—and yes, the jokes keep coming. But it quickly turns deeper: policing, public safety, and a bizarre “Paranoia” incident involving a student that has people questioning judgment and accountability. The conversation shifts again as Dr. Ken and the YouTube chat dive into gerrymandering and political influence, mixing real-time audience reactions with sharp commentary. A quick weather check and rapid-fire talk-to-text moments keep things moving before the hour wraps with plenty left to think about.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 sets the tone with everything from storm chances to viral reactions about Spirit Airlines—and yes, the jokes keep coming. But it quickly turns deeper: policing, public safety, and a bizarre “Paranoia” incident involving a student that has ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 sets the tone with everything from storm chances to viral reactions about Spirit Airlines—and yes, the jokes keep coming. But it quickly turns deeper: policing, public safety, and a bizarre “Paranoia” incident involving a student that has people questioning judgment and accountability. The conversation shifts again as Dr. Ken and the YouTube chat dive into gerrymandering and political influence, mixing real-time audience reactions with sharp commentary. A quick weather check and rapid-fire talk-to-text moments keep things moving before the hour wraps with plenty left to think about.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8357457_2026-05-04-223957.128.mp3" length="43795212" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 sets the tone with everything from storm chances to viral reactions about Spirit Airlines—and yes, the jokes keep coming. But it quickly turns deeper: policing, public safety, and a bizarre “Paranoia” incident involving a student that has people questioning judgment and accountability. The conversation shifts again as Dr. Ken and the YouTube chat dive into gerrymandering and political influence, mixing real-time audience reactions with sharp commentary. A quick weather check and rapid-fire talk-to-text moments keep things moving before the hour wraps with plenty left to think about.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:36</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 sets the tone with everything from storm chances to viral reactions about Spirit Airlines—and yes, the jokes keep coming. But it quickly turns deeper: policing, public safety, and a bizarre “Paranoia” incident involving a student that has people questioning judgment and accountability. The conversation shifts again as Dr. Ken and the YouTube chat dive into gerrymandering and political influence, mixing real-time audience reactions with sharp commentary. A quick weather check and rapid-fire talk-to-text moments keep things moving before the hour wraps with plenty left to think about.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/1/26 4PM: Powerful</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-asijz2gzzldr5fx78gsmw6rdu0aelvs0</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240790</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken’s Truth leads the hour with a powerful monologue on why critical thinking is essential for progress in Milwaukee’s Black community. The conversation continues with a deeper dive into how emotional reactions—especially on social media—can replace analysis and keep cycles going. Listeners also explore how to evaluate the strength of an argument and what it really means to think independently. The hour wraps with a caller weighing in, sparking discussion about contrarian thinking and the value of challenging perspectives.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s Truth leads the hour with a powerful monologue on why critical thinking is essential for progress in Milwaukee’s Black community. The conversation continues with a deeper dive into how emotional reactions—especially on social media—can replace ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken’s Truth leads the hour with a powerful monologue on why critical thinking is essential for progress in Milwaukee’s Black community. The conversation continues with a deeper dive into how emotional reactions—especially on social media—can replace analysis and keep cycles going. Listeners also explore how to evaluate the strength of an argument and what it really means to think independently. The hour wraps with a caller weighing in, sparking discussion about contrarian thinking and the value of challenging perspectives.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8354420_2026-05-01-233020.128.mp3" length="44494040" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s Truth leads the hour with a powerful monologue on why critical thinking is essential for progress in Milwaukee’s Black community. The conversation continues with a deeper dive into how emotional reactions—especially on social media—can replace analysis and keep cycles going. Listeners also explore how to evaluate the strength of an argument and what it really means to think independently. The hour wraps with a caller weighing in, sparking discussion about contrarian thinking and the value of challenging perspectives.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:20</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s Truth leads the hour with a powerful monologue on why critical thinking is essential for progress in Milwaukee’s Black community. The conversation continues with a deeper dive into how emotional reactions—especially on social media—can replace analysis and keep cycles going. Listeners also explore how to evaluate the strength of an argument and what it really means to think independently. The hour wraps with a caller weighing in, sparking discussion about contrarian thinking and the value of challenging perspectives.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>5/1/26 5PM: Pop Off Friday &#038; Fallacies</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/05/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-cwsn8mflanifmx4uetttexkvuefy8k6h</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240791</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including rising gas prices, a push for a $20 minimum wage in Wisconsin, and developments in a serious MPD case. The conversation then shifts into a breakdown of five types of logical fallacies, helping listeners sharpen their critical thinking skills. Engagement continues with audience interaction through talk-to-text and YouTube chat, expanding the discussion in real time. The hour closes with continued conversation and a strong wrap-up of the day’s key themes.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including rising gas prices, a push for a $20 minimum wage in Wisconsin, and developments in a serious MPD case. The conversation then shifts into a breakdown of five types of logical fallacies, helping listeners sh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including rising gas prices, a push for a $20 minimum wage in Wisconsin, and developments in a serious MPD case. The conversation then shifts into a breakdown of five types of logical fallacies, helping listeners sharpen their critical thinking skills. Engagement continues with audience interaction through talk-to-text and YouTube chat, expanding the discussion in real time. The hour closes with continued conversation and a strong wrap-up of the day’s key themes.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including rising gas prices, a push for a $20 minimum wage in Wisconsin, and developments in a serious MPD case. The conversation then shifts into a breakdown of five types of logical fallacies, helping listeners sharpen their critical thinking skills. Engagement continues with audience interaction through talk-to-text and YouTube chat, expanding the discussion in real time. The hour closes with continued conversation and a strong wrap-up of the day’s key themes.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:10</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/30/26 4PM: No</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lfsj0mkoqanonzamsiz91uqptggeb1ic</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a tough but necessary conversation about youth violence in the community, asking why it continues to impact so many young people. Abaina calls in and sparks a passionate debate on American culture vs. Black culture, bringing strong perspectives to the table. The conversation expands with input from the YouTube chat and talk-to-text listeners, keeping the dialogue centered on culture, accountability, and community. Dr. Ken also previews Pop Off Friday, where he’ll tackle critical thinking in the Black community, before wrapping up the hour with more audience interaction.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a tough but necessary conversation about youth violence in the community, asking why it continues to impact so many young people. Abaina calls in and sparks a passionate debate on American culture vs. Black culture, bringing s]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a tough but necessary conversation about youth violence in the community, asking why it continues to impact so many young people. Abaina calls in and sparks a passionate debate on American culture vs. Black culture, bringing strong perspectives to the table. The conversation expands with input from the YouTube chat and talk-to-text listeners, keeping the dialogue centered on culture, accountability, and community. Dr. Ken also previews Pop Off Friday, where he’ll tackle critical thinking in the Black community, before wrapping up the hour with more audience interaction.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a tough but necessary conversation about youth violence in the community, asking why it continues to impact so many young people. Abaina calls in and sparks a passionate debate on American culture vs. Black culture, bringing strong perspectives to the table. The conversation expands with input from the YouTube chat and talk-to-text listeners, keeping the dialogue centered on culture, accountability, and community. Dr. Ken also previews Pop Off Friday, where he’ll tackle critical thinking in the Black community, before wrapping up the hour with more audience interaction.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>46:04</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a tough but necessary conversation about youth violence in the community, asking why it continues to impact so many young people. Abaina calls in and sparks a passionate debate on American culture vs. Black culture, bringing strong perspectives to the table. The conversation expands with input from the YouTube chat and talk-to-text listeners, keeping the dialogue centered on culture, accountability, and community. Dr. Ken also previews Pop Off Friday, where he’ll tackle critical thinking in the Black community, before wrapping up the hour with more audience interaction.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/30/26 5PM: Pre-Pop Thursday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-osuzozlwoiiofl7lpg3vsomll2nfypja</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The culture conversation continues as callers—including Tone, Felix, and Al—join Dr. Ken for a lively back-and-forth with differing viewpoints. In the Top 5 @ 5, Dr. Ken breaks down major headlines, including Milwaukee street takeover crackdowns, a shocking incident involving an 11-year-old, a trafficking case out of Johnson Creek, and the Bucks naming a new head coach. The hour stays interactive with YouTube chat and listener responses driving the discussion before Dr. Ken closes out the show.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The culture conversation continues as callers—including Tone, Felix, and Al—join Dr. Ken for a lively back-and-forth with differing viewpoints. In the Top 5 @ 5, Dr. Ken breaks down major headlines, including Milwaukee street takeover crackdowns, a shock]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The culture conversation continues as callers—including Tone, Felix, and Al—join Dr. Ken for a lively back-and-forth with differing viewpoints. In the Top 5 @ 5, Dr. Ken breaks down major headlines, including Milwaukee street takeover crackdowns, a shocking incident involving an 11-year-old, a trafficking case out of Johnson Creek, and the Bucks naming a new head coach. The hour stays interactive with YouTube chat and listener responses driving the discussion before Dr. Ken closes out the show.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The culture conversation continues as callers—including Tone, Felix, and Al—join Dr. Ken for a lively back-and-forth with differing viewpoints. In the Top 5 @ 5, Dr. Ken breaks down major headlines, including Milwaukee street takeover crackdowns, a shocking incident involving an 11-year-old, a trafficking case out of Johnson Creek, and the Bucks naming a new head coach. The hour stays interactive with YouTube chat and listener responses driving the discussion before Dr. Ken closes out the show.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The culture conversation continues as callers—including Tone, Felix, and Al—join Dr. Ken for a lively back-and-forth with differing viewpoints. In the Top 5 @ 5, Dr. Ken breaks down major headlines, including Milwaukee street takeover crackdowns, a shocking incident involving an 11-year-old, a trafficking case out of Johnson Creek, and the Bucks naming a new head coach. The hour stays interactive with YouTube chat and listener responses driving the discussion before Dr. Ken closes out the show.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/29/26 4PM: Real Power</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-9gef9muezz6ibcpco9phvo5r77owx6ww</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful message on perspective, emphasizing that while race plays a significant role in shaping experiences in America, viewing every situation solely through a racial lens can limit growth and clarity. He challenges listeners to balance awareness of systemic barriers with personal responsibility, discipline, and execution.</p>
<p>The conversation continues with a critical question: how do we teach the next generation to understand racial realities without allowing that awareness to become a limitation? A caller, Al, joins the discussion to share his perspective, adding depth to the dialogue.</p>
<p>The hour wraps with “Black Facts” highlighting this day in history, closing out a thought-provoking first hour.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful message on perspective, emphasizing that while race plays a significant role in shaping experiences in America, viewing every situation solely through a racial lens can limit growth and clarity. He challenges]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful message on perspective, emphasizing that while race plays a significant role in shaping experiences in America, viewing every situation solely through a racial lens can limit growth and clarity. He challenges listeners to balance awareness of systemic barriers with personal responsibility, discipline, and execution.</p>
<p>The conversation continues with a critical question: how do we teach the next generation to understand racial realities without allowing that awareness to become a limitation? A caller, Al, joins the discussion to share his perspective, adding depth to the dialogue.</p>
<p>The hour wraps with “Black Facts” highlighting this day in history, closing out a thought-provoking first hour.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful message on perspective, emphasizing that while race plays a significant role in shaping experiences in America, viewing every situation solely through a racial lens can limit growth and clarity. He challenges listeners to balance awareness of systemic barriers with personal responsibility, discipline, and execution.
The conversation continues with a critical question: how do we teach the next generation to understand racial realities without allowing that awareness to become a limitation? A caller, Al, joins the discussion to share his perspective, adding depth to the dialogue.
The hour wraps with “Black Facts” highlighting this day in history, closing out a thought-provoking first hour.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:28</itunes:duration>
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The conversation continues with a critical question: how do we teach the next generation to understand racial realities without allowing that awareness to become a limitation? A caller, Al, joins the discussion to share his perspective, adding depth to the dialogue.
The hour wraps with “Black Facts” highlighting this day in history, closing out a thought-provoking first hour.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>4/29/26 5PM: Turnabout</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-dhxflhrw7hi2lbuewindvzadwmrbir61</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour kicks off with the “Top 5 @ 5,” covering major headlines including Southern University’s standout achievement, Milwaukee Public Schools staff raises, and several serious local public safety concerns.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken then dives into a major national story: a Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act and districts drawn for Black voters. Listeners are engaged with a YouTube poll asking: Should voting districts be based on shared race or shared political affiliation?</p>
<p>The conversation continues with audience interaction through YouTube chat and talk-to-text, bringing real-time perspectives into the discussion before the show wraps up.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour kicks off with the “Top 5 @ 5,” covering major headlines including Southern University’s standout achievement, Milwaukee Public Schools staff raises, and several serious local public safety concerns.
Dr. Ken then dives into a major nation]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour kicks off with the “Top 5 @ 5,” covering major headlines including Southern University’s standout achievement, Milwaukee Public Schools staff raises, and several serious local public safety concerns.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken then dives into a major national story: a Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act and districts drawn for Black voters. Listeners are engaged with a YouTube poll asking: Should voting districts be based on shared race or shared political affiliation?</p>
<p>The conversation continues with audience interaction through YouTube chat and talk-to-text, bringing real-time perspectives into the discussion before the show wraps up.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour kicks off with the “Top 5 @ 5,” covering major headlines including Southern University’s standout achievement, Milwaukee Public Schools staff raises, and several serious local public safety concerns.
Dr. Ken then dives into a major national story: a Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act and districts drawn for Black voters. Listeners are engaged with a YouTube poll asking: Should voting districts be based on shared race or shared political affiliation?
The conversation continues with audience interaction through YouTube chat and talk-to-text, bringing real-time perspectives into the discussion before the show wraps up.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:42</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The second hour kicks off with the “Top 5 @ 5,” covering major headlines including Southern University’s standout achievement, Milwaukee Public Schools staff raises, and several serious local public safety concerns.
Dr. Ken then dives into a major national story: a Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act and districts drawn for Black voters. Listeners are engaged with a YouTube poll asking: Should voting districts be based on shared race or shared political affiliation?
The conversation continues with audience interaction through YouTube chat and talk-to-text, bringing real-time perspectives into the discussion before the show wraps up.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/28/26 4PM: Shop While Black</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-1slfk1h04ib8r2irvvbanhodz23tz7uw</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:09:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down a viral moment involving Jim Jones at Lowe’s that sparks a deeper conversation about how discrimination has evolved in retail spaces. What starts as a simple price dispute turns into a broader discussion on perception, escalation, and the everyday experiences Black consumers face while shopping. Listeners call in to weigh whether this is yet another reason to support Black-owned businesses, before the show lightens up with Black Facts, a weather check, and a fun “Would You Rather” to close the hour.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down a viral moment involving Jim Jones at Lowe’s that sparks a deeper conversation about how discrimination has evolved in retail spaces. What starts as a simple price dispute turns into a broader discussion on perception, escalation, and]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down a viral moment involving Jim Jones at Lowe’s that sparks a deeper conversation about how discrimination has evolved in retail spaces. What starts as a simple price dispute turns into a broader discussion on perception, escalation, and the everyday experiences Black consumers face while shopping. Listeners call in to weigh whether this is yet another reason to support Black-owned businesses, before the show lightens up with Black Facts, a weather check, and a fun “Would You Rather” to close the hour.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8344669_2026-04-28-230309.128.mp3" length="40853197" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down a viral moment involving Jim Jones at Lowe’s that sparks a deeper conversation about how discrimination has evolved in retail spaces. What starts as a simple price dispute turns into a broader discussion on perception, escalation, and the everyday experiences Black consumers face while shopping. Listeners call in to weigh whether this is yet another reason to support Black-owned businesses, before the show lightens up with Black Facts, a weather check, and a fun “Would You Rather” to close the hour.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>42:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down a viral moment involving Jim Jones at Lowe’s that sparks a deeper conversation about how discrimination has evolved in retail spaces. What starts as a simple price dispute turns into a broader discussion on perception, escalation, and the everyday experiences Black consumers face while shopping. Listeners call in to weigh whether this is yet another reason to support Black-owned businesses, before the show lightens up with Black Facts, a weather check, and a fun “Would You Rather” to close the hour.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/28/26 5PM: Perception, Power &#038; Tension</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-weckxsxm7unuwnwjr9agbmdlinyhfngx</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken and Kyle kick off the hour with lively banter before diving into the Top 5 @ 5, covering major local stories from severe weather damage to crime and community headlines across Milwaukee. The conversation then shifts to a deeper cultural discussion on the meaning behind “all skin folk ain’t kin folk,” followed by a thought-provoking look at new data suggesting Americans with graduate degrees are more likely to support political violence. The hour wraps with reflection and perspective on the issues shaping today’s climate.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken and Kyle kick off the hour with lively banter before diving into the Top 5 @ 5, covering major local stories from severe weather damage to crime and community headlines across Milwaukee. The conversation then shifts to a deeper cultural discussio]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken and Kyle kick off the hour with lively banter before diving into the Top 5 @ 5, covering major local stories from severe weather damage to crime and community headlines across Milwaukee. The conversation then shifts to a deeper cultural discussion on the meaning behind “all skin folk ain’t kin folk,” followed by a thought-provoking look at new data suggesting Americans with graduate degrees are more likely to support political violence. The hour wraps with reflection and perspective on the issues shaping today’s climate.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken and Kyle kick off the hour with lively banter before diving into the Top 5 @ 5, covering major local stories from severe weather damage to crime and community headlines across Milwaukee. The conversation then shifts to a deeper cultural discussion on the meaning behind “all skin folk ain’t kin folk,” followed by a thought-provoking look at new data suggesting Americans with graduate degrees are more likely to support political violence. The hour wraps with reflection and perspective on the issues shaping today’s climate.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:34</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken and Kyle kick off the hour with lively banter before diving into the Top 5 @ 5, covering major local stories from severe weather damage to crime and community headlines across Milwaukee. The conversation then shifts to a deeper cultural discussion on the meaning behind “all skin folk ain’t kin folk,” followed by a thought-provoking look at new data suggesting Americans with graduate degrees are more likely to support political violence. The hour wraps with reflection and perspective on the issues shaping today’s climate.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/27/26 4PM: Just Say No</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-scz8ygcy116fdlhdmxdboazvula1my0c</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the hour with a powerful breakdown of Polymarket, challenging listeners to think critically about the difference between speculation and true wealth-building. While acknowledging the appeal—access, potential profits, and sharper awareness—he warns of the risks: gambling-like behavior, unequal information, and emotional decision-making. The conversation continues with listener interaction from YouTube and a call-in from Al, debating whether platforms like Polymarket are opportunity or illusion in the Black community. The hour pivots to breaking news on storm damage, power outages, and a controversial shooting story, before closing with a lighter (but heated) debate: is a hot dog a sandwich?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the hour with a powerful breakdown of Polymarket, challenging listeners to think critically about the difference between speculation and true wealth-building. While acknowledging the appeal—access, potential profits, and sharper awareness—h]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the hour with a powerful breakdown of Polymarket, challenging listeners to think critically about the difference between speculation and true wealth-building. While acknowledging the appeal—access, potential profits, and sharper awareness—he warns of the risks: gambling-like behavior, unequal information, and emotional decision-making. The conversation continues with listener interaction from YouTube and a call-in from Al, debating whether platforms like Polymarket are opportunity or illusion in the Black community. The hour pivots to breaking news on storm damage, power outages, and a controversial shooting story, before closing with a lighter (but heated) debate: is a hot dog a sandwich?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8338653_2026-04-27-231953.128.mp3" length="47434383" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the hour with a powerful breakdown of Polymarket, challenging listeners to think critically about the difference between speculation and true wealth-building. While acknowledging the appeal—access, potential profits, and sharper awareness—he warns of the risks: gambling-like behavior, unequal information, and emotional decision-making. The conversation continues with listener interaction from YouTube and a call-in from Al, debating whether platforms like Polymarket are opportunity or illusion in the Black community. The hour pivots to breaking news on storm damage, power outages, and a controversial shooting story, before closing with a lighter (but heated) debate: is a hot dog a sandwich?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>49:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the hour with a powerful breakdown of Polymarket, challenging listeners to think critically about the difference between speculation and true wealth-building. While acknowledging the appeal—access, potential profits, and sharper awareness—he warns of the risks: gambling-like behavior, unequal information, and emotional decision-making. The conversation continues with listener interaction from YouTube and a call-in from Al, debating whether platforms like Polymarket are opportunity or illusion in the Black community. The hour pivots to breaking news on storm damage, power outages, and a controversial shooting story, before closing with a lighter (but heated) debate: is a hot dog a sandwich?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/27/26 5PM: Prison</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vb7wp6z5nckr0yq0mzkepyz3f31uuiwg</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:58:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The “Top 5 at 5” covers major local and national headlines, including severe weather alerts, developments tied to a White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect, a Bay View street takeover, a mistaken juvenile release, and disturbing charges in a Milwaukee abuse case. The discussion deepens as callers weigh in—sparking a difficult but necessary conversation about accountability in the Black community and barriers to reporting crime. The hour also explores gender dynamics with a candid question about masculinity and societal expectations, before wrapping up with final thoughts and the results of the hot dog poll.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The “Top 5 at 5” covers major local and national headlines, including severe weather alerts, developments tied to a White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect, a Bay View street takeover, a mistaken juvenile release, and disturbing charges in a ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The “Top 5 at 5” covers major local and national headlines, including severe weather alerts, developments tied to a White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect, a Bay View street takeover, a mistaken juvenile release, and disturbing charges in a Milwaukee abuse case. The discussion deepens as callers weigh in—sparking a difficult but necessary conversation about accountability in the Black community and barriers to reporting crime. The hour also explores gender dynamics with a candid question about masculinity and societal expectations, before wrapping up with final thoughts and the results of the hot dog poll.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8338654_2026-04-27-232254.128.mp3" length="43839934" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The “Top 5 at 5” covers major local and national headlines, including severe weather alerts, developments tied to a White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect, a Bay View street takeover, a mistaken juvenile release, and disturbing charges in a Milwaukee abuse case. The discussion deepens as callers weigh in—sparking a difficult but necessary conversation about accountability in the Black community and barriers to reporting crime. The hour also explores gender dynamics with a candid question about masculinity and societal expectations, before wrapping up with final thoughts and the results of the hot dog poll.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:39</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The “Top 5 at 5” covers major local and national headlines, including severe weather alerts, developments tied to a White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect, a Bay View street takeover, a mistaken juvenile release, and disturbing charges in a Milwaukee abuse case. The discussion deepens as callers weigh in—sparking a difficult but necessary conversation about accountability in the Black community and barriers to reporting crime. The hour also explores gender dynamics with a candid question about masculinity and societal expectations, before wrapping up with final thoughts and the results of the hot dog poll.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>4/24/26 4PM: Loyal</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-cjz1tcjmgnzxwsrdtltjpqq4oicri9zb</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris takes on a tough question: should Black residents stay in Milwaukee—or leave?
In this powerful hour, Dr. Ken breaks down the difference between loyalty and strategy, challenging listeners to think critically about what it really means to build a future in the city. He highlights Milwaukee’s deep cultural roots while also confronting hard truths around education, homeownership, and economic opportunity. Then, Truth Nation joins the conversation. Callers and YouTube viewers weigh in with real, unfiltered perspectives on whether staying is about commitment—or being stuck. The hour closes with passionate community voices sharing their personal decisions, struggles, and strategies when it comes to Milwaukee. Stay with a plan—or leave with purpose.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris takes on a tough question: should Black residents stay in Milwaukee—or leave?
In this powerful hour, Dr. Ken breaks down the difference between loyalty and strategy, challenging listeners to think critically about what it really means to b]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris takes on a tough question: should Black residents stay in Milwaukee—or leave?
In this powerful hour, Dr. Ken breaks down the difference between loyalty and strategy, challenging listeners to think critically about what it really means to build a future in the city. He highlights Milwaukee’s deep cultural roots while also confronting hard truths around education, homeownership, and economic opportunity. Then, Truth Nation joins the conversation. Callers and YouTube viewers weigh in with real, unfiltered perspectives on whether staying is about commitment—or being stuck. The hour closes with passionate community voices sharing their personal decisions, struggles, and strategies when it comes to Milwaukee. Stay with a plan—or leave with purpose.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris takes on a tough question: should Black residents stay in Milwaukee—or leave?
In this powerful hour, Dr. Ken breaks down the difference between loyalty and strategy, challenging listeners to think critically about what it really means to build a future in the city. He highlights Milwaukee’s deep cultural roots while also confronting hard truths around education, homeownership, and economic opportunity. Then, Truth Nation joins the conversation. Callers and YouTube viewers weigh in with real, unfiltered perspectives on whether staying is about commitment—or being stuck. The hour closes with passionate community voices sharing their personal decisions, struggles, and strategies when it comes to Milwaukee. Stay with a plan—or leave with purpose.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris takes on a tough question: should Black residents stay in Milwaukee—or leave?
In this powerful hour, Dr. Ken breaks down the difference between loyalty and strategy, challenging listeners to think critically about what it really means to build a future in the city. He highlights Milwaukee’s deep cultural roots while also confronting hard truths around education, homeownership, and economic opportunity. Then, Truth Nation joins the conversation. Callers and YouTube viewers weigh in with real, unfiltered perspectives on whether staying is about commitment—or being stuck. The hour closes with passionate community voices sharing their personal decisions, struggles, and strategies when it comes to Milwaukee. Stay with a plan—or leave with purpose.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/24/26 5PM: Popoff Friday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-073wx9pmzte8iawvhe7e2c1915uqny6t</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s the Top 5 at 5—covering the biggest stories shaping Milwaukee right now, from a teachers union protest over job cuts to ongoing public safety concerns and major local investigations. Then, a cultural debate sparks up as a revival of A Different World takes shape—Truth Nation weighs in on which artist delivered the best theme song, with strong support for Aretha Franklin’s version. The energy keeps building with Pop-Off Friday, as callers sound off and bring their unfiltered takes to the mic. A fast-paced hour of news, culture, and real talk—wrapped up the way only Truth In The Afternoon can.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It’s the Top 5 at 5—covering the biggest stories shaping Milwaukee right now, from a teachers union protest over job cuts to ongoing public safety concerns and major local investigations. Then, a cultural debate sparks up as a revival of A Different Worl]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s the Top 5 at 5—covering the biggest stories shaping Milwaukee right now, from a teachers union protest over job cuts to ongoing public safety concerns and major local investigations. Then, a cultural debate sparks up as a revival of A Different World takes shape—Truth Nation weighs in on which artist delivered the best theme song, with strong support for Aretha Franklin’s version. The energy keeps building with Pop-Off Friday, as callers sound off and bring their unfiltered takes to the mic. A fast-paced hour of news, culture, and real talk—wrapped up the way only Truth In The Afternoon can.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s the Top 5 at 5—covering the biggest stories shaping Milwaukee right now, from a teachers union protest over job cuts to ongoing public safety concerns and major local investigations. Then, a cultural debate sparks up as a revival of A Different World takes shape—Truth Nation weighs in on which artist delivered the best theme song, with strong support for Aretha Franklin’s version. The energy keeps building with Pop-Off Friday, as callers sound off and bring their unfiltered takes to the mic. A fast-paced hour of news, culture, and real talk—wrapped up the way only Truth In The Afternoon can.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:53</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[It’s the Top 5 at 5—covering the biggest stories shaping Milwaukee right now, from a teachers union protest over job cuts to ongoing public safety concerns and major local investigations. Then, a cultural debate sparks up as a revival of A Different World takes shape—Truth Nation weighs in on which artist delivered the best theme song, with strong support for Aretha Franklin’s version. The energy keeps building with Pop-Off Friday, as callers sound off and bring their unfiltered takes to the mic. A fast-paced hour of news, culture, and real talk—wrapped up the way only Truth In The Afternoon can.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/23/26 4PM: A Crown</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-t6cb45wuecc4elcnvy8g40r0te63o0sx</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens with a sharp take on the Spelman College homecoming controversy, arguing that crowning two queens reflects a failure in accountability rather than progress. He breaks down why titles are meant to be singular and how institutions undermine credibility when they choose optics over transparency. The conversation continues with lively audience interaction, as Dr. Ken reads YouTube chat and talk-to-text messages, calling out what he sees as adult leadership failures and their impact on students. The hour shifts to real-life financial pressure with a discussion on rising property taxes, featuring a caller who weighs cost versus value in where to live, before wrapping the hour.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a sharp take on the Spelman College homecoming controversy, arguing that crowning two queens reflects a failure in accountability rather than progress. He breaks down why titles are meant to be singular and how institutions undermine c]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens with a sharp take on the Spelman College homecoming controversy, arguing that crowning two queens reflects a failure in accountability rather than progress. He breaks down why titles are meant to be singular and how institutions undermine credibility when they choose optics over transparency. The conversation continues with lively audience interaction, as Dr. Ken reads YouTube chat and talk-to-text messages, calling out what he sees as adult leadership failures and their impact on students. The hour shifts to real-life financial pressure with a discussion on rising property taxes, featuring a caller who weighs cost versus value in where to live, before wrapping the hour.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a sharp take on the Spelman College homecoming controversy, arguing that crowning two queens reflects a failure in accountability rather than progress. He breaks down why titles are meant to be singular and how institutions undermine credibility when they choose optics over transparency. The conversation continues with lively audience interaction, as Dr. Ken reads YouTube chat and talk-to-text messages, calling out what he sees as adult leadership failures and their impact on students. The hour shifts to real-life financial pressure with a discussion on rising property taxes, featuring a caller who weighs cost versus value in where to live, before wrapping the hour.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:39</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a sharp take on the Spelman College homecoming controversy, arguing that crowning two queens reflects a failure in accountability rather than progress. He breaks down why titles are meant to be singular and how institutions undermine credibility when they choose optics over transparency. The conversation continues with lively audience interaction, as Dr. Ken reads YouTube chat and talk-to-text messages, calling out what he sees as adult leadership failures and their impact on students. The hour shifts to real-life financial pressure with a discussion on rising property taxes, featuring a caller who weighs cost versus value in where to live, before wrapping the hour.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>4/23/26 5PM: Weather Again</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-bsrasopgv1xrpoddkk2wtjpsfv1ubwwo</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 stories of the day, including severe weather alerts, high fire danger across Wisconsin, a Milwaukee hit-and-run arrest, a disturbing criminal case involving a singer, and a deep dive into deed theft impacting Black homeowners in New York. The conversation then pivots to lighter (and louder) territory as listeners flood the chat debating cage-free vs. caged chickens after a bizarre poultry-related news story. A caller joins for some spirited back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, bringing humor and personality to the hour before the show signs off.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 stories of the day, including severe weather alerts, high fire danger across Wisconsin, a Milwaukee hit-and-run arrest, a disturbing criminal case involving a singer, and a deep dive into deed theft impacting Black homeowne]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 stories of the day, including severe weather alerts, high fire danger across Wisconsin, a Milwaukee hit-and-run arrest, a disturbing criminal case involving a singer, and a deep dive into deed theft impacting Black homeowners in New York. The conversation then pivots to lighter (and louder) territory as listeners flood the chat debating cage-free vs. caged chickens after a bizarre poultry-related news story. A caller joins for some spirited back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, bringing humor and personality to the hour before the show signs off.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8331705_2026-04-23-234105.128.mp3" length="43230943" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 stories of the day, including severe weather alerts, high fire danger across Wisconsin, a Milwaukee hit-and-run arrest, a disturbing criminal case involving a singer, and a deep dive into deed theft impacting Black homeowners in New York. The conversation then pivots to lighter (and louder) territory as listeners flood the chat debating cage-free vs. caged chickens after a bizarre poultry-related news story. A caller joins for some spirited back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, bringing humor and personality to the hour before the show signs off.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 stories of the day, including severe weather alerts, high fire danger across Wisconsin, a Milwaukee hit-and-run arrest, a disturbing criminal case involving a singer, and a deep dive into deed theft impacting Black homeowners in New York. The conversation then pivots to lighter (and louder) territory as listeners flood the chat debating cage-free vs. caged chickens after a bizarre poultry-related news story. A caller joins for some spirited back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, bringing humor and personality to the hour before the show signs off.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/22/26 4PM: Forgiving</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-svbaipsfeiwcmvfjwhkpgfy7zh62ezzn</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Police draw guns on kids with Nerf Guns in Germantown! All captured on video. Dr. Ken says we should be thankful the officers did the RIGHT thing!</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Police draw guns on kids with Nerf Guns in Germantown! All captured on video. Dr. Ken says we should be thankful the officers did the RIGHT thing!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Police draw guns on kids with Nerf Guns in Germantown! All captured on video. Dr. Ken says we should be thankful the officers did the RIGHT thing!</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8329195_2026-04-22-232335.128.mp3" length="44341460" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Police draw guns on kids with Nerf Guns in Germantown! All captured on video. Dr. Ken says we should be thankful the officers did the RIGHT thing!]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:11</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Police draw guns on kids with Nerf Guns in Germantown! All captured on video. Dr. Ken says we should be thankful the officers did the RIGHT thing!]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/22/26 5PM: It&#8217;s Time to Shutdown Milwaukee County</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-o4zh0f3fkt3uyvdg3rs7y7deiid83t7o</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>When leadership makes pool decisions we must call them out! Dr. Ken addresses the incident at the Milwaukee McKinley Marina where a white gas attendant refused to service black customers. He also talks about the terrible mask mandate for Police and what will happen in result. Is it Time to Shutdown Milwaukee?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When leadership makes pool decisions we must call them out! Dr. Ken addresses the incident at the Milwaukee McKinley Marina where a white gas attendant refused to service black customers. He also talks about the terrible mask mandate for Police and what ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When leadership makes pool decisions we must call them out! Dr. Ken addresses the incident at the Milwaukee McKinley Marina where a white gas attendant refused to service black customers. He also talks about the terrible mask mandate for Police and what will happen in result. Is it Time to Shutdown Milwaukee?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8329191_2026-04-22-231831.128.mp3" length="43699475" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[When leadership makes pool decisions we must call them out! Dr. Ken addresses the incident at the Milwaukee McKinley Marina where a white gas attendant refused to service black customers. He also talks about the terrible mask mandate for Police and what will happen in result. Is it Time to Shutdown Milwaukee?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[When leadership makes pool decisions we must call them out! Dr. Ken addresses the incident at the Milwaukee McKinley Marina where a white gas attendant refused to service black customers. He also talks about the terrible mask mandate for Police and what will happen in result. Is it Time to Shutdown Milwaukee?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/21/26 4PM: Awareness</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/21/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jrmsvfjuvxszksbpilp72jiaixfd4kwo</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens with a powerful breakdown of cannabis in America, calling out the shift from criminalization to corporate profit while Black communities remain disproportionately impacted and underrepresented. He challenges listeners to think beyond legalization, emphasizing awareness, responsibility, and ownership in an evolving industry. The conversation then transitions to Milwaukee County’s Office of Equity and its work to close wealth gaps through the Economic Empowerment Blueprint, supported by the Bloomberg City Start Initiative. Leaders outline how data, policy, and community input are shaping solutions to long-standing inequities. Aziz joins the discussion as the focus turns to community listening sessions and the upcoming “Story of Wealth” event, highlighting real concerns like access to capital and homeownership. The hour closes with a call to action around collective engagement and long-term economic empowerment.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a powerful breakdown of cannabis in America, calling out the shift from criminalization to corporate profit while Black communities remain disproportionately impacted and underrepresented. He challenges listeners to think beyond legali]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens with a powerful breakdown of cannabis in America, calling out the shift from criminalization to corporate profit while Black communities remain disproportionately impacted and underrepresented. He challenges listeners to think beyond legalization, emphasizing awareness, responsibility, and ownership in an evolving industry. The conversation then transitions to Milwaukee County’s Office of Equity and its work to close wealth gaps through the Economic Empowerment Blueprint, supported by the Bloomberg City Start Initiative. Leaders outline how data, policy, and community input are shaping solutions to long-standing inequities. Aziz joins the discussion as the focus turns to community listening sessions and the upcoming “Story of Wealth” event, highlighting real concerns like access to capital and homeownership. The hour closes with a call to action around collective engagement and long-term economic empowerment.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8325169_2026-04-21-231809.128.mp3" length="42808410" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a powerful breakdown of cannabis in America, calling out the shift from criminalization to corporate profit while Black communities remain disproportionately impacted and underrepresented. He challenges listeners to think beyond legalization, emphasizing awareness, responsibility, and ownership in an evolving industry. The conversation then transitions to Milwaukee County’s Office of Equity and its work to close wealth gaps through the Economic Empowerment Blueprint, supported by the Bloomberg City Start Initiative. Leaders outline how data, policy, and community input are shaping solutions to long-standing inequities. Aziz joins the discussion as the focus turns to community listening sessions and the upcoming “Story of Wealth” event, highlighting real concerns like access to capital and homeownership. The hour closes with a call to action around collective engagement and long-term economic empowerment.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:34</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>4/21/26 5PM: Flooding</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/21/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zx3zkkvmf1mtnjtiaycm87djomixrmmm</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240809</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5:00 hour kicks off with the “Top 5 @ 5,” covering key local and national headlines—from election security concerns to Milwaukee flooding issues and new developments at the county zoo. The show then pivots back to audience engagement, checking in with YouTube chat and talk-to-text as the cannabis conversation continues. Al calls in, adding perspective and prompting deeper discussion as Dr. Ken breaks down the real-life negative effects of marijuana use, especially around focus and long-term impact. The dialogue blends community voices with expert insight, keeping the conversation grounded and interactive. The hour wraps with continued reflections on responsibility, awareness, and how choices today shape outcomes tomorrow.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5:00 hour kicks off with the “Top 5 @ 5,” covering key local and national headlines—from election security concerns to Milwaukee flooding issues and new developments at the county zoo. The show then pivots back to audience engagement, checking in wit]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5:00 hour kicks off with the “Top 5 @ 5,” covering key local and national headlines—from election security concerns to Milwaukee flooding issues and new developments at the county zoo. The show then pivots back to audience engagement, checking in with YouTube chat and talk-to-text as the cannabis conversation continues. Al calls in, adding perspective and prompting deeper discussion as Dr. Ken breaks down the real-life negative effects of marijuana use, especially around focus and long-term impact. The dialogue blends community voices with expert insight, keeping the conversation grounded and interactive. The hour wraps with continued reflections on responsibility, awareness, and how choices today shape outcomes tomorrow.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8325164_2026-04-21-224904.128.mp3" length="44929553" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5:00 hour kicks off with the “Top 5 @ 5,” covering key local and national headlines—from election security concerns to Milwaukee flooding issues and new developments at the county zoo. The show then pivots back to audience engagement, checking in with YouTube chat and talk-to-text as the cannabis conversation continues. Al calls in, adding perspective and prompting deeper discussion as Dr. Ken breaks down the real-life negative effects of marijuana use, especially around focus and long-term impact. The dialogue blends community voices with expert insight, keeping the conversation grounded and interactive. The hour wraps with continued reflections on responsibility, awareness, and how choices today shape outcomes tomorrow.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The 5:00 hour kicks off with the “Top 5 @ 5,” covering key local and national headlines—from election security concerns to Milwaukee flooding issues and new developments at the county zoo. The show then pivots back to audience engagement, checking in with YouTube chat and talk-to-text as the cannabis conversation continues. Al calls in, adding perspective and prompting deeper discussion as Dr. Ken breaks down the real-life negative effects of marijuana use, especially around focus and long-term impact. The dialogue blends community voices with expert insight, keeping the conversation grounded and interactive. The hour wraps with continued reflections on responsibility, awareness, and how choices today shape outcomes tomorrow.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>4/20/26 4PM: The Money or The Honey</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-x6wgho12ynacrkahzmbkcvm05hwxp6gs</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the deeper emotional and cultural roots behind rising violence, arguing that instability in relationships—especially between Black men and Black women—is fueling destructive outcomes. He connects tragic headlines, including a devastat]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down the deeper emotional and cultural roots behind rising violence, arguing that instability in relationships—especially between Black men and Black women—is fueling destructive outcomes. He connects tragic headlines, including a devastating Louisiana mass shooting and the Fairfax murder-suicide case, to patterns of unmanaged emotion, fragile identity, and ignored warning signs. The conversation expands with listener input and reaction to Roland Martin’s controversial comments, highlighting accountability, discernment, and the dangers of normalized dysfunction in relationships.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the deeper emotional and cultural roots behind rising violence, arguing that instability in relationships—especially between Black men and Black women—is fueling destructive outcomes. He connects tragic headlines, including a devastating Louisiana mass shooting and the Fairfax murder-suicide case, to patterns of unmanaged emotion, fragile identity, and ignored warning signs. The conversation expands with listener input and reaction to Roland Martin’s controversial comments, highlighting accountability, discernment, and the dangers of normalized dysfunction in relationships.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/20/26 5PM: Questions</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-rxvi04ctmd8aawsxntmgxprlcv2jwdq4</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:59:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and statewide headlines, from concerns about election trust in Wisconsin to violent incidents in Milwaukee and a deadly crash investigation. Listeners weigh in throughout the hour, with calls from Winky Blue, Norm, and Todd adding perspective on relationships, self-worth, and personal accountability. Dr. Ken engages the audience with a thought-provoking question about confidence and closes the show with reflection on identity and growth.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and statewide headlines, from concerns about election trust in Wisconsin to violent incidents in Milwaukee and a deadly crash investigation. Listeners weigh in throughout the hour, with calls from Winky Blue, Norm, and T]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and statewide headlines, from concerns about election trust in Wisconsin to violent incidents in Milwaukee and a deadly crash investigation. Listeners weigh in throughout the hour, with calls from Winky Blue, Norm, and Todd adding perspective on relationships, self-worth, and personal accountability. Dr. Ken engages the audience with a thought-provoking question about confidence and closes the show with reflection on identity and growth.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and statewide headlines, from concerns about election trust in Wisconsin to violent incidents in Milwaukee and a deadly crash investigation. Listeners weigh in throughout the hour, with calls from Winky Blue, Norm, and Todd adding perspective on relationships, self-worth, and personal accountability. Dr. Ken engages the audience with a thought-provoking question about confidence and closes the show with reflection on identity and growth.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/15/26 5PM: Career Resources”</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-yavkob59l0ofnl2ktic02cerrhkkqe84</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:38:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/15/26 4PM: All Three</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vvwmjbzd56lbaksueow5akcansfqp6fq</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/14/26 4PM: You</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/14/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-pwif64zjwylzphaabr7xs5zuzghzcw26</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240814</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken centers the conversation on a powerful truth—you don’t succeed alone. From breaking down how mentorship provides clarity, accountability, and accelerated growth, to a live conversation with Mentor Greater Milwaukee’s LaNelle Ramey, this hour explores the real impact of guidance and leadership. With history, perspective, and a focus on the future, the question becomes clear: can mentoring truly transform Milwaukee? This is an hour about growth, challenge, and becoming who you’re meant to be.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken centers the conversation on a powerful truth—you don’t succeed alone. From breaking down how mentorship provides clarity, accountability, and accelerated growth, to a live conversation with Mentor Greater Milwaukee’s LaNelle Ramey, this hour expl]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken centers the conversation on a powerful truth—you don’t succeed alone. From breaking down how mentorship provides clarity, accountability, and accelerated growth, to a live conversation with Mentor Greater Milwaukee’s LaNelle Ramey, this hour explores the real impact of guidance and leadership. With history, perspective, and a focus on the future, the question becomes clear: can mentoring truly transform Milwaukee? This is an hour about growth, challenge, and becoming who you’re meant to be.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken centers the conversation on a powerful truth—you don’t succeed alone. From breaking down how mentorship provides clarity, accountability, and accelerated growth, to a live conversation with Mentor Greater Milwaukee’s LaNelle Ramey, this hour explores the real impact of guidance and leadership. With history, perspective, and a focus on the future, the question becomes clear: can mentoring truly transform Milwaukee? This is an hour about growth, challenge, and becoming who you’re meant to be.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken centers the conversation on a powerful truth—you don’t succeed alone. From breaking down how mentorship provides clarity, accountability, and accelerated growth, to a live conversation with Mentor Greater Milwaukee’s LaNelle Ramey, this hour explores the real impact of guidance and leadership. With history, perspective, and a focus on the future, the question becomes clear: can mentoring truly transform Milwaukee? This is an hour about growth, challenge, and becoming who you’re meant to be.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/14/26 5PM: Reading</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/14/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-io3fzq4bew2wtfxachnmttggba0opg3q</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240815</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour brings a mix of breaking headlines and real talk—from severe weather alerts to global tension in the Strait of Hormuz and the complicated truth behind Milwaukee’s crime stats. Dr. Ken keeps it grounded with a conversation on why reading still matters and a thought-provoking question about mentorship’s impact on local youth. The hour closes on a lighter but revealing note: what your car says about you. News, nuance, and personality—all in one.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour brings a mix of breaking headlines and real talk—from severe weather alerts to global tension in the Strait of Hormuz and the complicated truth behind Milwaukee’s crime stats. Dr. Ken keeps it grounded with a conversation on why readin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour brings a mix of breaking headlines and real talk—from severe weather alerts to global tension in the Strait of Hormuz and the complicated truth behind Milwaukee’s crime stats. Dr. Ken keeps it grounded with a conversation on why reading still matters and a thought-provoking question about mentorship’s impact on local youth. The hour closes on a lighter but revealing note: what your car says about you. News, nuance, and personality—all in one.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour brings a mix of breaking headlines and real talk—from severe weather alerts to global tension in the Strait of Hormuz and the complicated truth behind Milwaukee’s crime stats. Dr. Ken keeps it grounded with a conversation on why reading still matters and a thought-provoking question about mentorship’s impact on local youth. The hour closes on a lighter but revealing note: what your car says about you. News, nuance, and personality—all in one.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/13/26 4PM: Possible</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-1ybxfvrcgvfktxqv6f28nrbsax25p7fr</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240816</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off with weekend reflections and a warm studio vibe before diving into a powerful truth: people are messy, contradictory, and human. From that lens, the conversation shifts to real community impact—MPS staffing shakeups and a spirited debate over Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Pageant that has Truth Nation sounding off. It’s a raw look at growth, accountability, and what happens when ideals meet reality.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off with weekend reflections and a warm studio vibe before diving into a powerful truth: people are messy, contradictory, and human. From that lens, the conversation shifts to real community impact—MPS staffing shakeups and a spirited debat]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off with weekend reflections and a warm studio vibe before diving into a powerful truth: people are messy, contradictory, and human. From that lens, the conversation shifts to real community impact—MPS staffing shakeups and a spirited debate over Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Pageant that has Truth Nation sounding off. It’s a raw look at growth, accountability, and what happens when ideals meet reality.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off with weekend reflections and a warm studio vibe before diving into a powerful truth: people are messy, contradictory, and human. From that lens, the conversation shifts to real community impact—MPS staffing shakeups and a spirited debate over Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Pageant that has Truth Nation sounding off. It’s a raw look at growth, accountability, and what happens when ideals meet reality.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off with weekend reflections and a warm studio vibe before diving into a powerful truth: people are messy, contradictory, and human. From that lens, the conversation shifts to real community impact—MPS staffing shakeups and a spirited debate over Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Pageant that has Truth Nation sounding off. It’s a raw look at growth, accountability, and what happens when ideals meet reality.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/16/26 5PM: Closed for Business</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jkqrnp8bfkj7xmzrndi6su2xtoysxsj9</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240817</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The energy ramps up as callers weigh in on Juneteenth, leading into a loaded Top 5 at 5—from Bucks coaching drama to public safety concerns. Dr. Ken breaks down global tension with a Strait of Hormuz explainer, then pivots to cybercrime and controversy in the church. It’s a fast-moving hour packed with bold opinions, major headlines, and unfiltered perspective.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The energy ramps up as callers weigh in on Juneteenth, leading into a loaded Top 5 at 5—from Bucks coaching drama to public safety concerns. Dr. Ken breaks down global tension with a Strait of Hormuz explainer, then pivots to cybercrime and controversy i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The energy ramps up as callers weigh in on Juneteenth, leading into a loaded Top 5 at 5—from Bucks coaching drama to public safety concerns. Dr. Ken breaks down global tension with a Strait of Hormuz explainer, then pivots to cybercrime and controversy in the church. It’s a fast-moving hour packed with bold opinions, major headlines, and unfiltered perspective.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The energy ramps up as callers weigh in on Juneteenth, leading into a loaded Top 5 at 5—from Bucks coaching drama to public safety concerns. Dr. Ken breaks down global tension with a Strait of Hormuz explainer, then pivots to cybercrime and controversy in the church. It’s a fast-moving hour packed with bold opinions, major headlines, and unfiltered perspective.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/10/26 4PM: Live By It</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ixj8wvqqlnmzkyj6fmicrzrxujsapwhb</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240818</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Pop Off Friday comes in HOT as Dr. Ken drops a powerful truth—everything in life costs you something, so what are you really paying with your time, energy, and peace? Truth Nation lights up the phones over city potholes before the conversation shifts to six major health issues impacting Black America—and why we keep talking but not taking action. Real talk, real accountability, and a wake-up call you can’t ignore.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pop Off Friday comes in HOT as Dr. Ken drops a powerful truth—everything in life costs you something, so what are you really paying with your time, energy, and peace? Truth Nation lights up the phones over city potholes before the conversation shifts to ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pop Off Friday comes in HOT as Dr. Ken drops a powerful truth—everything in life costs you something, so what are you really paying with your time, energy, and peace? Truth Nation lights up the phones over city potholes before the conversation shifts to six major health issues impacting Black America—and why we keep talking but not taking action. Real talk, real accountability, and a wake-up call you can’t ignore.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8167239_2026-04-10-235239.128.mp3" length="44469380" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pop Off Friday comes in HOT as Dr. Ken drops a powerful truth—everything in life costs you something, so what are you really paying with your time, energy, and peace? Truth Nation lights up the phones over city potholes before the conversation shifts to six major health issues impacting Black America—and why we keep talking but not taking action. Real talk, real accountability, and a wake-up call you can’t ignore.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>46:18</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Pop Off Friday comes in HOT as Dr. Ken drops a powerful truth—everything in life costs you something, so what are you really paying with your time, energy, and peace? Truth Nation lights up the phones over city potholes before the conversation shifts to six major health issues impacting Black America—and why we keep talking but not taking action. Real talk, real accountability, and a wake-up call you can’t ignore.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/10/26 5PM: Black Biz</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-fgsxid1aupx3ylryjth3hfqdux5ikphj</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240819</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 breaks down the biggest local headlines—from city leadership moves to missed ballots and community loss—before things turn lively with a “men buy vs. women shop” debate. Then it gets deeper: declining U.S. birth rates and a bold discussion on whether “a seat at the table” is enough for Black progress, with callers like Winky Blue bringing it home. News, culture, and unfiltered conversation all in one hour.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 breaks down the biggest local headlines—from city leadership moves to missed ballots and community loss—before things turn lively with a “men buy vs. women shop” debate. Then it gets deeper: declining U.S. birth rates and a bold discussion]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 breaks down the biggest local headlines—from city leadership moves to missed ballots and community loss—before things turn lively with a “men buy vs. women shop” debate. Then it gets deeper: declining U.S. birth rates and a bold discussion on whether “a seat at the table” is enough for Black progress, with callers like Winky Blue bringing it home. News, culture, and unfiltered conversation all in one hour.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8167240_2026-04-10-235540.128.mp3" length="44311391" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 breaks down the biggest local headlines—from city leadership moves to missed ballots and community loss—before things turn lively with a “men buy vs. women shop” debate. Then it gets deeper: declining U.S. birth rates and a bold discussion on whether “a seat at the table” is enough for Black progress, with callers like Winky Blue bringing it home. News, culture, and unfiltered conversation all in one hour.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:08</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 breaks down the biggest local headlines—from city leadership moves to missed ballots and community loss—before things turn lively with a “men buy vs. women shop” debate. Then it gets deeper: declining U.S. birth rates and a bold discussion on whether “a seat at the table” is enough for Black progress, with callers like Winky Blue bringing it home. News, culture, and unfiltered conversation all in one hour.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/9/26 5PM: Design</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-hrxcv8izvdxtstuxkeiubemkyq1sdl55</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240820</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down “resegregation” as a strategic choice, not a step backward—exploring its potential for economic power, cultural preservation, and psychological safety, while also warning about risks like lost influence and internal division. The conversation shifts to audience engagement with a live poll asking if Black Americans should resegregate, followed by discussion on a developing policy: automatic draft registration for eligible men. Listeners jump in, including Brian and Al, to weigh the pros and concerns. The hour closes with another poll pushing the debate further—should women be drafted too?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down “resegregation” as a strategic choice, not a step backward—exploring its potential for economic power, cultural preservation, and psychological safety, while also warning about risks like lost influence and internal division. The conv]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down “resegregation” as a strategic choice, not a step backward—exploring its potential for economic power, cultural preservation, and psychological safety, while also warning about risks like lost influence and internal division. The conversation shifts to audience engagement with a live poll asking if Black Americans should resegregate, followed by discussion on a developing policy: automatic draft registration for eligible men. Listeners jump in, including Brian and Al, to weigh the pros and concerns. The hour closes with another poll pushing the debate further—should women be drafted too?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down “resegregation” as a strategic choice, not a step backward—exploring its potential for economic power, cultural preservation, and psychological safety, while also warning about risks like lost influence and internal division. The conversation shifts to audience engagement with a live poll asking if Black Americans should resegregate, followed by discussion on a developing policy: automatic draft registration for eligible men. Listeners jump in, including Brian and Al, to weigh the pros and concerns. The hour closes with another poll pushing the debate further—should women be drafted too?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>46:03</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/9/26 5PM: Warring Women</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-el9wrwqbo3ftpf7alkhpmp38vqpsqbj4</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240821</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 @ 5 highlights major Milwaukee updates—from new traffic calming projects and golf course openings to a mail theft case, expanded opportunities for DACA recipients, and a serious incident at the Intermodal Station. The show circles back to the draft debate as callers like Kathy share strong opinions on women serving. Then the tone lightens with a relatable question: What food would you eat every day with no consequences?—with Dr. Ken reflecting on his own past indulgences. The show wraps with a mix of insight, community voice, and everyday conversation.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 @ 5 highlights major Milwaukee updates—from new traffic calming projects and golf course openings to a mail theft case, expanded opportunities for DACA recipients, and a serious incident at the Intermodal Station. The show circles back to the d]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 @ 5 highlights major Milwaukee updates—from new traffic calming projects and golf course openings to a mail theft case, expanded opportunities for DACA recipients, and a serious incident at the Intermodal Station. The show circles back to the draft debate as callers like Kathy share strong opinions on women serving. Then the tone lightens with a relatable question: What food would you eat every day with no consequences?—with Dr. Ken reflecting on his own past indulgences. The show wraps with a mix of insight, community voice, and everyday conversation.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 @ 5 highlights major Milwaukee updates—from new traffic calming projects and golf course openings to a mail theft case, expanded opportunities for DACA recipients, and a serious incident at the Intermodal Station. The show circles back to the draft debate as callers like Kathy share strong opinions on women serving. Then the tone lightens with a relatable question: What food would you eat every day with no consequences?—with Dr. Ken reflecting on his own past indulgences. The show wraps with a mix of insight, community voice, and everyday conversation.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 @ 5 highlights major Milwaukee updates—from new traffic calming projects and golf course openings to a mail theft case, expanded opportunities for DACA recipients, and a serious incident at the Intermodal Station. The show circles back to the draft debate as callers like Kathy share strong opinions on women serving. Then the tone lightens with a relatable question: What food would you eat every day with no consequences?—with Dr. Ken reflecting on his own past indulgences. The show wraps with a mix of insight, community voice, and everyday conversation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/8/26 4PM: Cold</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-sec9ovmdmwbfgotcehgmyp1euujaa09j</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240822</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off Hump Day with a warning—he’s trying not to let the show turn into &#8220;Pop off Friday,” but the tension is already there. He questions whether the city is even capable of becoming what it needs to be, sparking a real conversation about accountability and direction. As calls roll in, low voter turnout and political silence take center stage, before a heated debate on women’s rights sends the show into overdrive. By the end of the hour, the YouTube chat is lit and the conversation is far from settled.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off Hump Day with a warning—he’s trying not to let the show turn into &#8220;Pop off Friday,” but the tension is already there. He questions whether the city is even capable of becoming what it needs to be, sparking a real conversation abou]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off Hump Day with a warning—he’s trying not to let the show turn into &#8220;Pop off Friday,” but the tension is already there. He questions whether the city is even capable of becoming what it needs to be, sparking a real conversation about accountability and direction. As calls roll in, low voter turnout and political silence take center stage, before a heated debate on women’s rights sends the show into overdrive. By the end of the hour, the YouTube chat is lit and the conversation is far from settled.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off Hump Day with a warning—he’s trying not to let the show turn into &#8220;Pop off Friday,” but the tension is already there. He questions whether the city is even capable of becoming what it needs to be, sparking a real conversation about accountability and direction. As calls roll in, low voter turnout and political silence take center stage, before a heated debate on women’s rights sends the show into overdrive. By the end of the hour, the YouTube chat is lit and the conversation is far from settled.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off Hump Day with a warning—he’s trying not to let the show turn into &#8220;Pop off Friday,” but the tension is already there. He questions whether the city is even capable of becoming what it needs to be, sparking a real conversation about accountability and direction. As calls roll in, low voter turnout and political silence take center stage, before a heated debate on women’s rights sends the show into overdrive. By the end of the hour, the YouTube chat is lit and the conversation is far from settled.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>4/8/26 5PM: Wicked Wednesday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-5fnqcb6aqixz9uplqplrki5gv68lklfr</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240823</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 @ 5 brings everything from rising airline fees to major political shakeups and a headline-grabbing media deal—but the real story is what’s happening off-script. Truth Nation refuses to let the women’s rights debate go, flooding the chat with strong opinions and raw reactions. Dr. Ken pivots to dream vacations to cool things down… but does it work? Tap in to hear how quickly things spiral, shift, and snap right back into one of the most unfiltered hours of the day.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 @ 5 brings everything from rising airline fees to major political shakeups and a headline-grabbing media deal—but the real story is what’s happening off-script. Truth Nation refuses to let the women’s rights debate go, flooding the chat with st]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 @ 5 brings everything from rising airline fees to major political shakeups and a headline-grabbing media deal—but the real story is what’s happening off-script. Truth Nation refuses to let the women’s rights debate go, flooding the chat with strong opinions and raw reactions. Dr. Ken pivots to dream vacations to cool things down… but does it work? Tap in to hear how quickly things spiral, shift, and snap right back into one of the most unfiltered hours of the day.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 @ 5 brings everything from rising airline fees to major political shakeups and a headline-grabbing media deal—but the real story is what’s happening off-script. Truth Nation refuses to let the women’s rights debate go, flooding the chat with strong opinions and raw reactions. Dr. Ken pivots to dream vacations to cool things down… but does it work? Tap in to hear how quickly things spiral, shift, and snap right back into one of the most unfiltered hours of the day.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 @ 5 brings everything from rising airline fees to major political shakeups and a headline-grabbing media deal—but the real story is what’s happening off-script. Truth Nation refuses to let the women’s rights debate go, flooding the chat with strong opinions and raw reactions. Dr. Ken pivots to dream vacations to cool things down… but does it work? Tap in to hear how quickly things spiral, shift, and snap right back into one of the most unfiltered hours of the day.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/7/26 4PM: Worse</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/07/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-yudkcvauthyv36wzqyn9n1rwigotymhb</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240824</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful message about misdirected energy in Milwaukee—challenging listeners to stop engaging in distractions and start focusing on fights that actually impact power, education, economics, and community outcomes. The hour also features a Truth Nation check-in on YouTube, discussion around The Shade Room founder turning down a $100M offer, and a developing conversation on MPS budget tensions as teachers call for intervention. Listeners weigh in through polls, chat, and talk-to-text to close out the hour.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful message about misdirected energy in Milwaukee—challenging listeners to stop engaging in distractions and start focusing on fights that actually impact power, education, economics, and community outcomes. The ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful message about misdirected energy in Milwaukee—challenging listeners to stop engaging in distractions and start focusing on fights that actually impact power, education, economics, and community outcomes. The hour also features a Truth Nation check-in on YouTube, discussion around The Shade Room founder turning down a $100M offer, and a developing conversation on MPS budget tensions as teachers call for intervention. Listeners weigh in through polls, chat, and talk-to-text to close out the hour.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful message about misdirected energy in Milwaukee—challenging listeners to stop engaging in distractions and start focusing on fights that actually impact power, education, economics, and community outcomes. The hour also features a Truth Nation check-in on YouTube, discussion around The Shade Room founder turning down a $100M offer, and a developing conversation on MPS budget tensions as teachers call for intervention. Listeners weigh in through polls, chat, and talk-to-text to close out the hour.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens the show with a powerful message about misdirected energy in Milwaukee—challenging listeners to stop engaging in distractions and start focusing on fights that actually impact power, education, economics, and community outcomes. The hour also features a Truth Nation check-in on YouTube, discussion around The Shade Room founder turning down a $100M offer, and a developing conversation on MPS budget tensions as teachers call for intervention. Listeners weigh in through polls, chat, and talk-to-text to close out the hour.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/7/26 5PM: Black Rom-Coms</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/07/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-7oaei9pwlt1eskucfmglirgs2hatmrv1</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240825</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour kicks off with a lively tangent before diving into the Top 5 at 5, covering local headlines from delayed Milwaukee polling locations to a U-Haul facility fire, court decisions, and what to know about the 2026 Wisconsin spring election. The conversation then shifts to culture, sparked by Halle Bailey’s comments on Hollywood standards for Black films, leading into a broader discussion on Black rom-coms.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour kicks off with a lively tangent before diving into the Top 5 at 5, covering local headlines from delayed Milwaukee polling locations to a U-Haul facility fire, court decisions, and what to know about the 2026 Wisconsin spring election. Th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour kicks off with a lively tangent before diving into the Top 5 at 5, covering local headlines from delayed Milwaukee polling locations to a U-Haul facility fire, court decisions, and what to know about the 2026 Wisconsin spring election. The conversation then shifts to culture, sparked by Halle Bailey’s comments on Hollywood standards for Black films, leading into a broader discussion on Black rom-coms.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour kicks off with a lively tangent before diving into the Top 5 at 5, covering local headlines from delayed Milwaukee polling locations to a U-Haul facility fire, court decisions, and what to know about the 2026 Wisconsin spring election. The conversation then shifts to culture, sparked by Halle Bailey’s comments on Hollywood standards for Black films, leading into a broader discussion on Black rom-coms.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The second hour kicks off with a lively tangent before diving into the Top 5 at 5, covering local headlines from delayed Milwaukee polling locations to a U-Haul facility fire, court decisions, and what to know about the 2026 Wisconsin spring election. The conversation then shifts to culture, sparked by Halle Bailey’s comments on Hollywood standards for Black films, leading into a broader discussion on Black rom-coms.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/6/26 4PM: Reality</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-nh2zdwxedthhaulrdn6ryirwdtll9s8b</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240826</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down the importance of developing your “political self,” challenging listeners to think beyond inherited beliefs and emotional reactions. He emphasizes growth, critical thinking, and grounding your views in principles rather than personalities, setting the tone for a deeper conversation on civic responsibility. The hour continues with a sharp discussion on MPS being labeled a “hostile partner” to successful public schools, sparking strong reactions from callers Earl and Todd. The conversation heats up as callers weigh in on the state of MPS, bringing passion and perspective to the debate. G jumps in for a spirited back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, turning the segment into a “Pop Off Friday” reprise filled with tension, accountability, and unfiltered dialogue.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the importance of developing your “political self,” challenging listeners to think beyond inherited beliefs and emotional reactions. He emphasizes growth, critical thinking, and grounding your views in principles rather than personali]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down the importance of developing your “political self,” challenging listeners to think beyond inherited beliefs and emotional reactions. He emphasizes growth, critical thinking, and grounding your views in principles rather than personalities, setting the tone for a deeper conversation on civic responsibility. The hour continues with a sharp discussion on MPS being labeled a “hostile partner” to successful public schools, sparking strong reactions from callers Earl and Todd. The conversation heats up as callers weigh in on the state of MPS, bringing passion and perspective to the debate. G jumps in for a spirited back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, turning the segment into a “Pop Off Friday” reprise filled with tension, accountability, and unfiltered dialogue.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8080424_2026-04-06-233824.128.mp3" length="43747982" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the importance of developing your “political self,” challenging listeners to think beyond inherited beliefs and emotional reactions. He emphasizes growth, critical thinking, and grounding your views in principles rather than personalities, setting the tone for a deeper conversation on civic responsibility. The hour continues with a sharp discussion on MPS being labeled a “hostile partner” to successful public schools, sparking strong reactions from callers Earl and Todd. The conversation heats up as callers weigh in on the state of MPS, bringing passion and perspective to the debate. G jumps in for a spirited back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, turning the segment into a “Pop Off Friday” reprise filled with tension, accountability, and unfiltered dialogue.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the importance of developing your “political self,” challenging listeners to think beyond inherited beliefs and emotional reactions. He emphasizes growth, critical thinking, and grounding your views in principles rather than personalities, setting the tone for a deeper conversation on civic responsibility. The hour continues with a sharp discussion on MPS being labeled a “hostile partner” to successful public schools, sparking strong reactions from callers Earl and Todd. The conversation heats up as callers weigh in on the state of MPS, bringing passion and perspective to the debate. G jumps in for a spirited back-and-forth with Dr. Ken, turning the segment into a “Pop Off Friday” reprise filled with tension, accountability, and unfiltered dialogue.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/6/26 5PM: Ding Dong Ditch</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-rsnht9nyclkmyjpgmemhoiaugxvncaal</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240827</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and national headlines, including the Bucks under investigation and Giannis’ injury status, the end of Wisconsin’s winter utility shutoff moratorium, and Milwaukee’s national ranking as a retirement destination. Community voices rally behind Fire Chief Aaron Lipski’s reappointment, while a tragic Easter weekend shooting leaves a Milwaukee family searching for answers. The second half of the hour dives into trending and controversial stories, including rapper Trick Daddy clashing with AKAs after a provocative performance. A bizarre Ohio incident involving a “ding-dong ditch” prank escalates into gunfire, raising serious concerns about overreaction and safety. DT joins the show to preview Truth Unfiltered, closing the hour with insight into what’s ahead.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and national headlines, including the Bucks under investigation and Giannis’ injury status, the end of Wisconsin’s winter utility shutoff moratorium, and Milwaukee’s national ranking as a retirement destination. Communit]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and national headlines, including the Bucks under investigation and Giannis’ injury status, the end of Wisconsin’s winter utility shutoff moratorium, and Milwaukee’s national ranking as a retirement destination. Community voices rally behind Fire Chief Aaron Lipski’s reappointment, while a tragic Easter weekend shooting leaves a Milwaukee family searching for answers. The second half of the hour dives into trending and controversial stories, including rapper Trick Daddy clashing with AKAs after a provocative performance. A bizarre Ohio incident involving a “ding-dong ditch” prank escalates into gunfire, raising serious concerns about overreaction and safety. DT joins the show to preview Truth Unfiltered, closing the hour with insight into what’s ahead.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8080423_2026-04-06-233223.128.mp3" length="43486757" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and national headlines, including the Bucks under investigation and Giannis’ injury status, the end of Wisconsin’s winter utility shutoff moratorium, and Milwaukee’s national ranking as a retirement destination. Community voices rally behind Fire Chief Aaron Lipski’s reappointment, while a tragic Easter weekend shooting leaves a Milwaukee family searching for answers. The second half of the hour dives into trending and controversial stories, including rapper Trick Daddy clashing with AKAs after a provocative performance. A bizarre Ohio incident involving a “ding-dong ditch” prank escalates into gunfire, raising serious concerns about overreaction and safety. DT joins the show to preview Truth Unfiltered, closing the hour with insight into what’s ahead.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and national headlines, including the Bucks under investigation and Giannis’ injury status, the end of Wisconsin’s winter utility shutoff moratorium, and Milwaukee’s national ranking as a retirement destination. Community voices rally behind Fire Chief Aaron Lipski’s reappointment, while a tragic Easter weekend shooting leaves a Milwaukee family searching for answers. The second half of the hour dives into trending and controversial stories, including rapper Trick Daddy clashing with AKAs after a provocative performance. A bizarre Ohio incident involving a “ding-dong ditch” prank escalates into gunfire, raising serious concerns about overreaction and safety. DT joins the show to preview Truth Unfiltered, closing the hour with insight into what’s ahead.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>4/3/26 4PM: Home</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zhgms5sh45yfvpcf5xyvrx2pnsbtpzeq</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240828</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down the real issue behind “teen takeovers,” arguing it’s not about boredom but a deeper lack of accountability, structure, and parenting at home. He challenges the idea that more programs or spaces will fix the problem, calling for a return to discipline and presence before teens ever hit the streets. The conversation shifts to what it will actually take to create a safe summer in Milwaukee, with community concerns front and center. Listeners weigh in live via talk-to-text and YouTube, adding raw perspective to the debate. The hour wraps with a look at Governor Tony Evers’ decision to restore prison sentence commutations.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the real issue behind “teen takeovers,” arguing it’s not about boredom but a deeper lack of accountability, structure, and parenting at home. He challenges the idea that more programs or spaces will fix the problem, calling for a retu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down the real issue behind “teen takeovers,” arguing it’s not about boredom but a deeper lack of accountability, structure, and parenting at home. He challenges the idea that more programs or spaces will fix the problem, calling for a return to discipline and presence before teens ever hit the streets. The conversation shifts to what it will actually take to create a safe summer in Milwaukee, with community concerns front and center. Listeners weigh in live via talk-to-text and YouTube, adding raw perspective to the debate. The hour wraps with a look at Governor Tony Evers’ decision to restore prison sentence commutations.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the real issue behind “teen takeovers,” arguing it’s not about boredom but a deeper lack of accountability, structure, and parenting at home. He challenges the idea that more programs or spaces will fix the problem, calling for a return to discipline and presence before teens ever hit the streets. The conversation shifts to what it will actually take to create a safe summer in Milwaukee, with community concerns front and center. Listeners weigh in live via talk-to-text and YouTube, adding raw perspective to the debate. The hour wraps with a look at Governor Tony Evers’ decision to restore prison sentence commutations.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:44</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the real issue behind “teen takeovers,” arguing it’s not about boredom but a deeper lack of accountability, structure, and parenting at home. He challenges the idea that more programs or spaces will fix the problem, calling for a return to discipline and presence before teens ever hit the streets. The conversation shifts to what it will actually take to create a safe summer in Milwaukee, with community concerns front and center. Listeners weigh in live via talk-to-text and YouTube, adding raw perspective to the debate. The hour wraps with a look at Governor Tony Evers’ decision to restore prison sentence commutations.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/3/26 5PM: Pop Off Friday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-loouay60utxv5jtwatyfeihujfj8bdzb</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including a breakthrough in DNA testing for Black women with breast cancer, a local religious leader detained by ICE, international conflict updates, and major Wisconsin crime cases. The show then lightens up with a cultural question: what should Milwaukee’s theme song be? That energy carries into a music-driven segment inspired by recent teen takeovers, featuring “All the Way Turnt Up” as the vibe of the moment. The hour blends serious news with community voice and culture before wrapping up the show.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including a breakthrough in DNA testing for Black women with breast cancer, a local religious leader detained by ICE, international conflict updates, and major Wisconsin crime cases. The show then lightens up with a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including a breakthrough in DNA testing for Black women with breast cancer, a local religious leader detained by ICE, international conflict updates, and major Wisconsin crime cases. The show then lightens up with a cultural question: what should Milwaukee’s theme song be? That energy carries into a music-driven segment inspired by recent teen takeovers, featuring “All the Way Turnt Up” as the vibe of the moment. The hour blends serious news with community voice and culture before wrapping up the show.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including a breakthrough in DNA testing for Black women with breast cancer, a local religious leader detained by ICE, international conflict updates, and major Wisconsin crime cases. The show then lightens up with a cultural question: what should Milwaukee’s theme song be? That energy carries into a music-driven segment inspired by recent teen takeovers, featuring “All the Way Turnt Up” as the vibe of the moment. The hour blends serious news with community voice and culture before wrapping up the show.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:48</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including a breakthrough in DNA testing for Black women with breast cancer, a local religious leader detained by ICE, international conflict updates, and major Wisconsin crime cases. The show then lightens up with a cultural question: what should Milwaukee’s theme song be? That energy carries into a music-driven segment inspired by recent teen takeovers, featuring “All the Way Turnt Up” as the vibe of the moment. The hour blends serious news with community voice and culture before wrapping up the show.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>4/2/26 4PM: Barracoon</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vsh6v1uulq4stotqdapryh1gaosvbgko</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240830</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down why access to information isn’t the same as understanding—especially when it comes to Black history. He challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level knowledge by reading deeply, engaging with real narratives, and sharing truth to prevent it from being rewritten. The conversation highlights the importance of Barracoon and Zora Neale Hurston’s work in preserving the voice of Cudjo Lewis, while pushing the audience to confront history as a living, human story—not just distant events.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down why access to information isn’t the same as understanding—especially when it comes to Black history. He challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level knowledge by reading deeply, engaging with real narratives, and sharing truth to]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down why access to information isn’t the same as understanding—especially when it comes to Black history. He challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level knowledge by reading deeply, engaging with real narratives, and sharing truth to prevent it from being rewritten. The conversation highlights the importance of Barracoon and Zora Neale Hurston’s work in preserving the voice of Cudjo Lewis, while pushing the audience to confront history as a living, human story—not just distant events.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down why access to information isn’t the same as understanding—especially when it comes to Black history. He challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level knowledge by reading deeply, engaging with real narratives, and sharing truth to prevent it from being rewritten. The conversation highlights the importance of Barracoon and Zora Neale Hurston’s work in preserving the voice of Cudjo Lewis, while pushing the audience to confront history as a living, human story—not just distant events.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down why access to information isn’t the same as understanding—especially when it comes to Black history. He challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level knowledge by reading deeply, engaging with real narratives, and sharing truth to prevent it from being rewritten. The conversation highlights the importance of Barracoon and Zora Neale Hurston’s work in preserving the voice of Cudjo Lewis, while pushing the audience to confront history as a living, human story—not just distant events.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/2/26 5PM: The Truth We Keep Delaying</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lojc16gvw5swswml97wutqxdkhplmxbf</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240831</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s show dives into the power of truth and the danger of ignoring it. From severe weather updates and local headlines to powerful listener calls, Dr. Ken keeps the focus on Barracoon and the legacy of resilience—how formerly enslaved people built communities from nothing and why those stories still matter. The discussion closes with a deeper question: what truths are we still avoiding, and what responsibility comes with finally understanding them?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today’s show dives into the power of truth and the danger of ignoring it. From severe weather updates and local headlines to powerful listener calls, Dr. Ken keeps the focus on Barracoon and the legacy of resilience—how formerly enslaved people built com]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today’s show dives into the power of truth and the danger of ignoring it. From severe weather updates and local headlines to powerful listener calls, Dr. Ken keeps the focus on Barracoon and the legacy of resilience—how formerly enslaved people built communities from nothing and why those stories still matter. The discussion closes with a deeper question: what truths are we still avoiding, and what responsibility comes with finally understanding them?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s show dives into the power of truth and the danger of ignoring it. From severe weather updates and local headlines to powerful listener calls, Dr. Ken keeps the focus on Barracoon and the legacy of resilience—how formerly enslaved people built communities from nothing and why those stories still matter. The discussion closes with a deeper question: what truths are we still avoiding, and what responsibility comes with finally understanding them?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:37</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Today’s show dives into the power of truth and the danger of ignoring it. From severe weather updates and local headlines to powerful listener calls, Dr. Ken keeps the focus on Barracoon and the legacy of resilience—how formerly enslaved people built communities from nothing and why those stories still matter. The discussion closes with a deeper question: what truths are we still avoiding, and what responsibility comes with finally understanding them?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>4/1/26 4PM: No</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-muvmkimyhblxhfghqlrigscbgey4jyh0</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240832</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris takes a deep dive into the birthright citizenship debate, breaking down the 14th Amendment and the legal arguments shaping both sides. He explains why the issue ultimately comes down to constitutional interpretation—and why executive action alone likely won’t change it—while making his stance clear: he’s voting no. The conversation shifts to Milwaukee’s “teen takeovers,” where Dr. Ken questions whether online content is being used to provoke division, sparking strong reactions from callers and listeners. Audience engagement continues with a live YouTube poll and call-ins, as the discussion turns personal with questions about social media and public pressure. The hour wraps with more listener interaction and unfiltered dialogue.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris takes a deep dive into the birthright citizenship debate, breaking down the 14th Amendment and the legal arguments shaping both sides. He explains why the issue ultimately comes down to constitutional interpretation—and why executive actio]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris takes a deep dive into the birthright citizenship debate, breaking down the 14th Amendment and the legal arguments shaping both sides. He explains why the issue ultimately comes down to constitutional interpretation—and why executive action alone likely won’t change it—while making his stance clear: he’s voting no. The conversation shifts to Milwaukee’s “teen takeovers,” where Dr. Ken questions whether online content is being used to provoke division, sparking strong reactions from callers and listeners. Audience engagement continues with a live YouTube poll and call-ins, as the discussion turns personal with questions about social media and public pressure. The hour wraps with more listener interaction and unfiltered dialogue.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8071870_2026-04-01-234510.128.mp3" length="44113278" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris takes a deep dive into the birthright citizenship debate, breaking down the 14th Amendment and the legal arguments shaping both sides. He explains why the issue ultimately comes down to constitutional interpretation—and why executive action alone likely won’t change it—while making his stance clear: he’s voting no. The conversation shifts to Milwaukee’s “teen takeovers,” where Dr. Ken questions whether online content is being used to provoke division, sparking strong reactions from callers and listeners. Audience engagement continues with a live YouTube poll and call-ins, as the discussion turns personal with questions about social media and public pressure. The hour wraps with more listener interaction and unfiltered dialogue.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:56</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris takes a deep dive into the birthright citizenship debate, breaking down the 14th Amendment and the legal arguments shaping both sides. He explains why the issue ultimately comes down to constitutional interpretation—and why executive action alone likely won’t change it—while making his stance clear: he’s voting no. The conversation shifts to Milwaukee’s “teen takeovers,” where Dr. Ken questions whether online content is being used to provoke division, sparking strong reactions from callers and listeners. Audience engagement continues with a live YouTube poll and call-ins, as the discussion turns personal with questions about social media and public pressure. The hour wraps with more listener interaction and unfiltered dialogue.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>4/1/26 5PM: Mission to The Moon &#124; Artemis II Launch</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/04/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-xvdqcu1xbeigilcd5x5iv1sdnm5l4tsx</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240833</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken’s “Top 5 at 5” delivers a mix of local impact and national relevance, from violence prevention efforts and nonprofit closures to economic questions and a high-profile discrimination case. He keeps the community informed with resources like an upcoming job fair while continuing to connect headlines to larger conversations. The energy shifts skyward with a focus on the Artemis II launch, as Dr. Ken breaks down its importance and what it represents for the future. Listener reactions pour in, reflecting excitement and curiosity. The show wraps with a blend of information, inspiration, and Dr. Ken’s signature perspective.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s “Top 5 at 5” delivers a mix of local impact and national relevance, from violence prevention efforts and nonprofit closures to economic questions and a high-profile discrimination case. He keeps the community informed with resources like an upc]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken’s “Top 5 at 5” delivers a mix of local impact and national relevance, from violence prevention efforts and nonprofit closures to economic questions and a high-profile discrimination case. He keeps the community informed with resources like an upcoming job fair while continuing to connect headlines to larger conversations. The energy shifts skyward with a focus on the Artemis II launch, as Dr. Ken breaks down its importance and what it represents for the future. Listener reactions pour in, reflecting excitement and curiosity. The show wraps with a blend of information, inspiration, and Dr. Ken’s signature perspective.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s “Top 5 at 5” delivers a mix of local impact and national relevance, from violence prevention efforts and nonprofit closures to economic questions and a high-profile discrimination case. He keeps the community informed with resources like an upcoming job fair while continuing to connect headlines to larger conversations. The energy shifts skyward with a focus on the Artemis II launch, as Dr. Ken breaks down its importance and what it represents for the future. Listener reactions pour in, reflecting excitement and curiosity. The show wraps with a blend of information, inspiration, and Dr. Ken’s signature perspective.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s “Top 5 at 5” delivers a mix of local impact and national relevance, from violence prevention efforts and nonprofit closures to economic questions and a high-profile discrimination case. He keeps the community informed with resources like an upcoming job fair while continuing to connect headlines to larger conversations. The energy shifts skyward with a focus on the Artemis II launch, as Dr. Ken breaks down its importance and what it represents for the future. Listener reactions pour in, reflecting excitement and curiosity. The show wraps with a blend of information, inspiration, and Dr. Ken’s signature perspective.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/31/26 4PM: Unicorn</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/31/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-j6rwapuumnwuabddrlesuuhjd7dtkl3j</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240834</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris dives into the reality of individuality, arguing that while society promotes “being yourself,” it often rejects those who truly think independently. He breaks down the difference between performative expression and real individuality, emphasizing the courage it takes to stand alone and challenge groupthink. Dr. Ken also reacts to a viral Moody Park fight, offering his perspective while mixing in lighter moments&#8230; The hour blends thoughtful commentary with real-time audience connection before wrapping up.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris dives into the reality of individuality, arguing that while society promotes “being yourself,” it often rejects those who truly think independently. He breaks down the difference between performative expression and real individuality, emph]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris dives into the reality of individuality, arguing that while society promotes “being yourself,” it often rejects those who truly think independently. He breaks down the difference between performative expression and real individuality, emphasizing the courage it takes to stand alone and challenge groupthink. Dr. Ken also reacts to a viral Moody Park fight, offering his perspective while mixing in lighter moments&#8230; The hour blends thoughtful commentary with real-time audience connection before wrapping up.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris dives into the reality of individuality, arguing that while society promotes “being yourself,” it often rejects those who truly think independently. He breaks down the difference between performative expression and real individuality, emphasizing the courage it takes to stand alone and challenge groupthink. Dr. Ken also reacts to a viral Moody Park fight, offering his perspective while mixing in lighter moments&#8230; The hour blends thoughtful commentary with real-time audience connection before wrapping up.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:53</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris dives into the reality of individuality, arguing that while society promotes “being yourself,” it often rejects those who truly think independently. He breaks down the difference between performative expression and real individuality, emphasizing the courage it takes to stand alone and challenge groupthink. Dr. Ken also reacts to a viral Moody Park fight, offering his perspective while mixing in lighter moments&#8230; The hour blends thoughtful commentary with real-time audience connection before wrapping up.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/31/26 5PM: Gone Golf</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/31/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zcucvkhtlboxzk08sfbwadohl6vfntpu</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240836</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The “Top 5 at 5” covers a range of local headlines, from stormy weather impacting southeastern Wisconsin to illegal dumping cleanups and ongoing debates around violence prevention leadership in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken also highlights crime updates, including fast food burglaries and the latest developments in the Tremaine Jones case involving injured officers. The conversation continues with audience interaction and breaking political news surrounding changes that could impact mail-in voting, sparking discussion on what Black Milwaukee should demand from candidates ahead of the midterms. He then explores the political divide over Trump’s overtime tax break and Democratic response. The show closes with sharp analysis and signature unfiltered commentary.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The “Top 5 at 5” covers a range of local headlines, from stormy weather impacting southeastern Wisconsin to illegal dumping cleanups and ongoing debates around violence prevention leadership in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken also highlights crime updates, including ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The “Top 5 at 5” covers a range of local headlines, from stormy weather impacting southeastern Wisconsin to illegal dumping cleanups and ongoing debates around violence prevention leadership in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken also highlights crime updates, including fast food burglaries and the latest developments in the Tremaine Jones case involving injured officers. The conversation continues with audience interaction and breaking political news surrounding changes that could impact mail-in voting, sparking discussion on what Black Milwaukee should demand from candidates ahead of the midterms. He then explores the political divide over Trump’s overtime tax break and Democratic response. The show closes with sharp analysis and signature unfiltered commentary.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8069555_2026-03-31-231355.128.mp3" length="44012969" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The “Top 5 at 5” covers a range of local headlines, from stormy weather impacting southeastern Wisconsin to illegal dumping cleanups and ongoing debates around violence prevention leadership in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken also highlights crime updates, including fast food burglaries and the latest developments in the Tremaine Jones case involving injured officers. The conversation continues with audience interaction and breaking political news surrounding changes that could impact mail-in voting, sparking discussion on what Black Milwaukee should demand from candidates ahead of the midterms. He then explores the political divide over Trump’s overtime tax break and Democratic response. The show closes with sharp analysis and signature unfiltered commentary.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The “Top 5 at 5” covers a range of local headlines, from stormy weather impacting southeastern Wisconsin to illegal dumping cleanups and ongoing debates around violence prevention leadership in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken also highlights crime updates, including fast food burglaries and the latest developments in the Tremaine Jones case involving injured officers. The conversation continues with audience interaction and breaking political news surrounding changes that could impact mail-in voting, sparking discussion on what Black Milwaukee should demand from candidates ahead of the midterms. He then explores the political divide over Trump’s overtime tax break and Democratic response. The show closes with sharp analysis and signature unfiltered commentary.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/30/26 4PM: Mindset</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-9hfe7so77gu5ynnrg6poxkrildnunx4z</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:59:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opened the show with a powerful mindset discussion, emphasizing that the real issue isn’t the N-word itself, but our emotional response and relationship to it. He challenged listeners to focus on discipline and control rather than elimination, highlighting the importance of context, intent, and cultural nuance. The conversation then shifted to the Bayshore Teen Takeover, where Dr. Ken questioned calls for more activities and instead pushed for greater parental accountability. Listeners weighed in during an extended “Pop Off” discussion, debating teen behavior, lack of boundaries, and responsibility. Callers and YouTube comments added to the dialogue, with strong opinions on both sides. The hour wrapped with continued reactions and discussion around accountability between parents and teens.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opened the show with a powerful mindset discussion, emphasizing that the real issue isn’t the N-word itself, but our emotional response and relationship to it. He challenged listeners to focus on discipline and control rather than elimination, hi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opened the show with a powerful mindset discussion, emphasizing that the real issue isn’t the N-word itself, but our emotional response and relationship to it. He challenged listeners to focus on discipline and control rather than elimination, highlighting the importance of context, intent, and cultural nuance. The conversation then shifted to the Bayshore Teen Takeover, where Dr. Ken questioned calls for more activities and instead pushed for greater parental accountability. Listeners weighed in during an extended “Pop Off” discussion, debating teen behavior, lack of boundaries, and responsibility. Callers and YouTube comments added to the dialogue, with strong opinions on both sides. The hour wrapped with continued reactions and discussion around accountability between parents and teens.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opened the show with a powerful mindset discussion, emphasizing that the real issue isn’t the N-word itself, but our emotional response and relationship to it. He challenged listeners to focus on discipline and control rather than elimination, highlighting the importance of context, intent, and cultural nuance. The conversation then shifted to the Bayshore Teen Takeover, where Dr. Ken questioned calls for more activities and instead pushed for greater parental accountability. Listeners weighed in during an extended “Pop Off” discussion, debating teen behavior, lack of boundaries, and responsibility. Callers and YouTube comments added to the dialogue, with strong opinions on both sides. The hour wrapped with continued reactions and discussion around accountability between parents and teens.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/30/26 5PM: Cop Killer</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-v79nxsegpzqq2ftfti9idwtecmqjtmml</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation carried over with continued listener feedback and reactions to the teen accountability discussion. During the “Top 5 at 5,” Dr. Ken covered major local and state headlines, including Milwaukee County golf courses reopening, improved TSA wait times, a Lyft carjacking, emissions testing debate, and a high-profile trial involving a Milwaukee police officer’s death. Engagement remained high as Dr. Ken checked in with the talk and text line and YouTube chat. The hour also included reaction to Governor Tony Evers vetoing a school voucher-related bill, sparking strong commentary from Dr. Ken. A caller, Miss Shirley, lightened the moment by sharing how she spent her $5,000. The show closed with final thoughts and continued audience interaction.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The conversation carried over with continued listener feedback and reactions to the teen accountability discussion. During the “Top 5 at 5,” Dr. Ken covered major local and state headlines, including Milwaukee County golf courses reopening, improved TSA ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The conversation carried over with continued listener feedback and reactions to the teen accountability discussion. During the “Top 5 at 5,” Dr. Ken covered major local and state headlines, including Milwaukee County golf courses reopening, improved TSA wait times, a Lyft carjacking, emissions testing debate, and a high-profile trial involving a Milwaukee police officer’s death. Engagement remained high as Dr. Ken checked in with the talk and text line and YouTube chat. The hour also included reaction to Governor Tony Evers vetoing a school voucher-related bill, sparking strong commentary from Dr. Ken. A caller, Miss Shirley, lightened the moment by sharing how she spent her $5,000. The show closed with final thoughts and continued audience interaction.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The conversation carried over with continued listener feedback and reactions to the teen accountability discussion. During the “Top 5 at 5,” Dr. Ken covered major local and state headlines, including Milwaukee County golf courses reopening, improved TSA wait times, a Lyft carjacking, emissions testing debate, and a high-profile trial involving a Milwaukee police officer’s death. Engagement remained high as Dr. Ken checked in with the talk and text line and YouTube chat. The hour also included reaction to Governor Tony Evers vetoing a school voucher-related bill, sparking strong commentary from Dr. Ken. A caller, Miss Shirley, lightened the moment by sharing how she spent her $5,000. The show closed with final thoughts and continued audience interaction.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:30</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The conversation carried over with continued listener feedback and reactions to the teen accountability discussion. During the “Top 5 at 5,” Dr. Ken covered major local and state headlines, including Milwaukee County golf courses reopening, improved TSA wait times, a Lyft carjacking, emissions testing debate, and a high-profile trial involving a Milwaukee police officer’s death. Engagement remained high as Dr. Ken checked in with the talk and text line and YouTube chat. The hour also included reaction to Governor Tony Evers vetoing a school voucher-related bill, sparking strong commentary from Dr. Ken. A caller, Miss Shirley, lightened the moment by sharing how she spent her $5,000. The show closed with final thoughts and continued audience interaction.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/27/26 4PM: Nonsensical</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-8et7f1nltzuuf0gfglnjtidnmxfirrq9</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240840</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris breaks down what he calls a “nonsensical” contradiction within MPS, where over 200 positions are being cut amid a $46 million deficit—yet leaders claim classroom teaching remains untouched. He challenges the blurred definition of who is actually teaching, questioning why certified educators aren’t in classrooms while support staff face layoffs. The conversation intensifies as he continues to call out district priorities and engages with listeners during a fiery YouTube chat discussion, pivoting between MPS concerns and reactions to controversy surrounding Mamdani’s wife. The hour wraps with a national story out of Boston involving a so-called social justice advocate accused of misusing over $224K from the BLM movement.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris breaks down what he calls a “nonsensical” contradiction within MPS, where over 200 positions are being cut amid a $46 million deficit—yet leaders claim classroom teaching remains untouched. He challenges the blurred definition of who is ac]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris breaks down what he calls a “nonsensical” contradiction within MPS, where over 200 positions are being cut amid a $46 million deficit—yet leaders claim classroom teaching remains untouched. He challenges the blurred definition of who is actually teaching, questioning why certified educators aren’t in classrooms while support staff face layoffs. The conversation intensifies as he continues to call out district priorities and engages with listeners during a fiery YouTube chat discussion, pivoting between MPS concerns and reactions to controversy surrounding Mamdani’s wife. The hour wraps with a national story out of Boston involving a so-called social justice advocate accused of misusing over $224K from the BLM movement.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris breaks down what he calls a “nonsensical” contradiction within MPS, where over 200 positions are being cut amid a $46 million deficit—yet leaders claim classroom teaching remains untouched. He challenges the blurred definition of who is actually teaching, questioning why certified educators aren’t in classrooms while support staff face layoffs. The conversation intensifies as he continues to call out district priorities and engages with listeners during a fiery YouTube chat discussion, pivoting between MPS concerns and reactions to controversy surrounding Mamdani’s wife. The hour wraps with a national story out of Boston involving a so-called social justice advocate accused of misusing over $224K from the BLM movement.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:32</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/27/26 5PM: Pop off Friday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-w3uzt5v7yaw88td9zr6xiswkvowe7sgf</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240841</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The “Top 5 at 5” leads with major headlines, including Tiger Woods’ DUI crash, local political controversy over renaming a highway, and a shocking case involving a state senator’s daughter accused of stealing campaign funds. Dr. Ken also covers a violent dog attack and a tragic DUI case resulting in a father killing his own son. The hour continues with listener interaction during Pop Off Friday, including live calls and YouTube engagement, before shifting to newly released body cam footage from a controversial Milwaukee police shooting. The show closes with candid commentary on real estate frustrations and a lawsuit involving High Grove, ending another unfiltered and high-energy broadcast.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The “Top 5 at 5” leads with major headlines, including Tiger Woods’ DUI crash, local political controversy over renaming a highway, and a shocking case involving a state senator’s daughter accused of stealing campaign funds. Dr. Ken also covers a violent]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The “Top 5 at 5” leads with major headlines, including Tiger Woods’ DUI crash, local political controversy over renaming a highway, and a shocking case involving a state senator’s daughter accused of stealing campaign funds. Dr. Ken also covers a violent dog attack and a tragic DUI case resulting in a father killing his own son. The hour continues with listener interaction during Pop Off Friday, including live calls and YouTube engagement, before shifting to newly released body cam footage from a controversial Milwaukee police shooting. The show closes with candid commentary on real estate frustrations and a lawsuit involving High Grove, ending another unfiltered and high-energy broadcast.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The “Top 5 at 5” leads with major headlines, including Tiger Woods’ DUI crash, local political controversy over renaming a highway, and a shocking case involving a state senator’s daughter accused of stealing campaign funds. Dr. Ken also covers a violent dog attack and a tragic DUI case resulting in a father killing his own son. The hour continues with listener interaction during Pop Off Friday, including live calls and YouTube engagement, before shifting to newly released body cam footage from a controversial Milwaukee police shooting. The show closes with candid commentary on real estate frustrations and a lawsuit involving High Grove, ending another unfiltered and high-energy broadcast.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:07</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The “Top 5 at 5” leads with major headlines, including Tiger Woods’ DUI crash, local political controversy over renaming a highway, and a shocking case involving a state senator’s daughter accused of stealing campaign funds. Dr. Ken also covers a violent dog attack and a tragic DUI case resulting in a father killing his own son. The hour continues with listener interaction during Pop Off Friday, including live calls and YouTube engagement, before shifting to newly released body cam footage from a controversial Milwaukee police shooting. The show closes with candid commentary on real estate frustrations and a lawsuit involving High Grove, ending another unfiltered and high-energy broadcast.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/26/26 4PM: An End</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/26/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-gq6qcnhcbw8xzxmpw9ncygphvw6zx7xj</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down a landmark lawsuit where a jury ruled Meta and YouTube are responsible for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user—marking a major shift toward corporate accountability in tech. Captain Theil from MPD joins the show to discuss new summer curfew initiatives and what they mean for the community, followed by a recap of that conversation. The hour closes with a bigger question: could this case signal the beginning of the end for social media as we know it?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down a landmark lawsuit where a jury ruled Meta and YouTube are responsible for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user—marking a major shift toward corporate accountability in tech. Captain Theil from MPD joins the show to ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down a landmark lawsuit where a jury ruled Meta and YouTube are responsible for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user—marking a major shift toward corporate accountability in tech. Captain Theil from MPD joins the show to discuss new summer curfew initiatives and what they mean for the community, followed by a recap of that conversation. The hour closes with a bigger question: could this case signal the beginning of the end for social media as we know it?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down a landmark lawsuit where a jury ruled Meta and YouTube are responsible for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user—marking a major shift toward corporate accountability in tech. Captain Theil from MPD joins the show to discuss new summer curfew initiatives and what they mean for the community, followed by a recap of that conversation. The hour closes with a bigger question: could this case signal the beginning of the end for social media as we know it?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down a landmark lawsuit where a jury ruled Meta and YouTube are responsible for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user—marking a major shift toward corporate accountability in tech. Captain Theil from MPD joins the show to discuss new summer curfew initiatives and what they mean for the community, followed by a recap of that conversation. The hour closes with a bigger question: could this case signal the beginning of the end for social media as we know it?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/26/26 5PM: Meta &#038; YouTube are Addictive</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/26/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-up1imw3xr0eeoxko5am0xzo33jpcxlwf</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The hour begins with a weather check and the Top 5 at 5, covering major local headlines including job cuts, leadership changes, and a developing homicide investigation in Milwaukee. The conversation returns to the Meta and YouTube lawsuit as callers weigh in, including Todd from Watertown who shares concerns about how everyday people are impacted by the rise of tech and AI. Dr. Ken also explores the companies’ defense and engages with audience reactions before closing with a powerful discussion on what this case could mean specifically for Black Milwaukee.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The hour begins with a weather check and the Top 5 at 5, covering major local headlines including job cuts, leadership changes, and a developing homicide investigation in Milwaukee. The conversation returns to the Meta and YouTube lawsuit as callers weig]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The hour begins with a weather check and the Top 5 at 5, covering major local headlines including job cuts, leadership changes, and a developing homicide investigation in Milwaukee. The conversation returns to the Meta and YouTube lawsuit as callers weigh in, including Todd from Watertown who shares concerns about how everyday people are impacted by the rise of tech and AI. Dr. Ken also explores the companies’ defense and engages with audience reactions before closing with a powerful discussion on what this case could mean specifically for Black Milwaukee.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The hour begins with a weather check and the Top 5 at 5, covering major local headlines including job cuts, leadership changes, and a developing homicide investigation in Milwaukee. The conversation returns to the Meta and YouTube lawsuit as callers weigh in, including Todd from Watertown who shares concerns about how everyday people are impacted by the rise of tech and AI. Dr. Ken also explores the companies’ defense and engages with audience reactions before closing with a powerful discussion on what this case could mean specifically for Black Milwaukee.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The hour begins with a weather check and the Top 5 at 5, covering major local headlines including job cuts, leadership changes, and a developing homicide investigation in Milwaukee. The conversation returns to the Meta and YouTube lawsuit as callers weigh in, including Todd from Watertown who shares concerns about how everyday people are impacted by the rise of tech and AI. Dr. Ken also explores the companies’ defense and engages with audience reactions before closing with a powerful discussion on what this case could mean specifically for Black Milwaukee.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>3/25/26 4PM: Nowhere</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-29cdfi9dmzawxlhjiqt0ly3aidxrsts6</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240844</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opened with a powerful message on the difference between acknowledgment and affirmation, highlighting how many people succeed without ever feeling truly seen. The conversation shifted to community concerns, including reactions to recent violence and a call for solutions from Truth Nation. Listeners, including Miss Nikki, Al, and Miss Carolyn, joined in with perspectives on accountability and change. The hour closed with a big question: what are we really going to do to improve the city?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opened with a powerful message on the difference between acknowledgment and affirmation, highlighting how many people succeed without ever feeling truly seen. The conversation shifted to community concerns, including reactions to recent violence ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opened with a powerful message on the difference between acknowledgment and affirmation, highlighting how many people succeed without ever feeling truly seen. The conversation shifted to community concerns, including reactions to recent violence and a call for solutions from Truth Nation. Listeners, including Miss Nikki, Al, and Miss Carolyn, joined in with perspectives on accountability and change. The hour closed with a big question: what are we really going to do to improve the city?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opened with a powerful message on the difference between acknowledgment and affirmation, highlighting how many people succeed without ever feeling truly seen. The conversation shifted to community concerns, including reactions to recent violence and a call for solutions from Truth Nation. Listeners, including Miss Nikki, Al, and Miss Carolyn, joined in with perspectives on accountability and change. The hour closed with a big question: what are we really going to do to improve the city?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:16</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opened with a powerful message on the difference between acknowledgment and affirmation, highlighting how many people succeed without ever feeling truly seen. The conversation shifted to community concerns, including reactions to recent violence and a call for solutions from Truth Nation. Listeners, including Miss Nikki, Al, and Miss Carolyn, joined in with perspectives on accountability and change. The hour closed with a big question: what are we really going to do to improve the city?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/25/26 5PM: They&#8217;re Failing the Fitness Exam</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qymwqjxa37pnlwj5djpqi6dmmbgc8ked</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240845</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 @ 5 covered major headlines, from a Green Bay crash involving a revoked license to a proposed Milwaukee mask ban being paused. The discussion then turned to concerns about MPD recruits not meeting fitness requirements, sparking debate and a YouTube poll on whether standards should change. Callers like Jeffery weighed in as the conversation continued around policing and public safety. The show wrapped with a recap of the day’s biggest topics and listener insights.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 @ 5 covered major headlines, from a Green Bay crash involving a revoked license to a proposed Milwaukee mask ban being paused. The discussion then turned to concerns about MPD recruits not meeting fitness requirements, sparking debate and a You]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 @ 5 covered major headlines, from a Green Bay crash involving a revoked license to a proposed Milwaukee mask ban being paused. The discussion then turned to concerns about MPD recruits not meeting fitness requirements, sparking debate and a YouTube poll on whether standards should change. Callers like Jeffery weighed in as the conversation continued around policing and public safety. The show wrapped with a recap of the day’s biggest topics and listener insights.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8058811_2026-03-25-235811.128.mp3" length="45548969" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 @ 5 covered major headlines, from a Green Bay crash involving a revoked license to a proposed Milwaukee mask ban being paused. The discussion then turned to concerns about MPD recruits not meeting fitness requirements, sparking debate and a YouTube poll on whether standards should change. Callers like Jeffery weighed in as the conversation continued around policing and public safety. The show wrapped with a recap of the day’s biggest topics and listener insights.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>47:26</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 @ 5 covered major headlines, from a Green Bay crash involving a revoked license to a proposed Milwaukee mask ban being paused. The discussion then turned to concerns about MPD recruits not meeting fitness requirements, sparking debate and a YouTube poll on whether standards should change. Callers like Jeffery weighed in as the conversation continued around policing and public safety. The show wrapped with a recap of the day’s biggest topics and listener insights.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>3/24/26 4PM: Disconnected</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-29ms02pb1jb24jwrau7dszuy6jrhm1jt</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240846</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken delivers a powerful message on leadership and empathy, calling out how quickly tragedy turns into politics. After the death of a young college student, the focus shifts to what truly matters—compassion, accountability, and restoring trust within the community. Listeners weigh in with raw, honest perspectives as the conversation challenges whether anything has really changed over the years when it comes to violence.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken delivers a powerful message on leadership and empathy, calling out how quickly tragedy turns into politics. After the death of a young college student, the focus shifts to what truly matters—compassion, accountability, and restoring trust within ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken delivers a powerful message on leadership and empathy, calling out how quickly tragedy turns into politics. After the death of a young college student, the focus shifts to what truly matters—compassion, accountability, and restoring trust within the community. Listeners weigh in with raw, honest perspectives as the conversation challenges whether anything has really changed over the years when it comes to violence.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8056415_2026-03-24-230915.128.mp3" length="44290494" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken delivers a powerful message on leadership and empathy, calling out how quickly tragedy turns into politics. After the death of a young college student, the focus shifts to what truly matters—compassion, accountability, and restoring trust within the community. Listeners weigh in with raw, honest perspectives as the conversation challenges whether anything has really changed over the years when it comes to violence.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:07</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken delivers a powerful message on leadership and empathy, calling out how quickly tragedy turns into politics. After the death of a young college student, the focus shifts to what truly matters—compassion, accountability, and restoring trust within the community. Listeners weigh in with raw, honest perspectives as the conversation challenges whether anything has really changed over the years when it comes to violence.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/24/26 5PM: Ridin&#8217; Dirty</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-je7n6ht2vt9obdvv8kb76x2seolhmxed</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240847</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, from local crime updates to political commentary and corruption cases. The conversation continues with community voices, including reactions to ongoing violence, infrastructure frustrations, and everyday challenges impacting the city. As the show wraps, one question lingers—what will it actually take to create real change?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, from local crime updates to political commentary and corruption cases. The conversation continues with community voices, including reactions to ongoing violence, infrastructure frustrations, and everyday challenges ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, from local crime updates to political commentary and corruption cases. The conversation continues with community voices, including reactions to ongoing violence, infrastructure frustrations, and everyday challenges impacting the city. As the show wraps, one question lingers—what will it actually take to create real change?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, from local crime updates to political commentary and corruption cases. The conversation continues with community voices, including reactions to ongoing violence, infrastructure frustrations, and everyday challenges impacting the city. As the show wraps, one question lingers—what will it actually take to create real change?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, from local crime updates to political commentary and corruption cases. The conversation continues with community voices, including reactions to ongoing violence, infrastructure frustrations, and everyday challenges impacting the city. As the show wraps, one question lingers—what will it actually take to create real change?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/23/26 4PM: You</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-rfqnfo8lcsvdjzt7cqsxskippd5ueauw</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240848</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down the real story behind the weekend violence, focusing on what’s often missing—who’s committing these crimes and why. He outlines three key patterns driving crime, from youth group violence to repeat offenders and opportunistic situations. The conversation challenges listeners to think beyond headlines and toward real, targeted solutions. If crime isn’t random, what does that mean for how we fix it?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the real story behind the weekend violence, focusing on what’s often missing—who’s committing these crimes and why. He outlines three key patterns driving crime, from youth group violence to repeat offenders and opportunistic situatio]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down the real story behind the weekend violence, focusing on what’s often missing—who’s committing these crimes and why. He outlines three key patterns driving crime, from youth group violence to repeat offenders and opportunistic situations. The conversation challenges listeners to think beyond headlines and toward real, targeted solutions. If crime isn’t random, what does that mean for how we fix it?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8053971_2026-03-23-233211.128.mp3" length="43236400" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the real story behind the weekend violence, focusing on what’s often missing—who’s committing these crimes and why. He outlines three key patterns driving crime, from youth group violence to repeat offenders and opportunistic situations. The conversation challenges listeners to think beyond headlines and toward real, targeted solutions. If crime isn’t random, what does that mean for how we fix it?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the real story behind the weekend violence, focusing on what’s often missing—who’s committing these crimes and why. He outlines three key patterns driving crime, from youth group violence to repeat offenders and opportunistic situations. The conversation challenges listeners to think beyond headlines and toward real, targeted solutions. If crime isn’t random, what does that mean for how we fix it?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/23/26 5PM: Money</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jgpr8tmd6uglvprlpxb03wdrg3tuewdw</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240849</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>From headlines to hard truths, Hour 2 blends news and community voices on crime and safety. The discussion continues with listener reactions, including strong opinions on accountability, prevention, and funding solutions. As calls come in, the conversation stays grounded in one key question: what are we actually willing to do to make our communities safer?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From headlines to hard truths, Hour 2 blends news and community voices on crime and safety. The discussion continues with listener reactions, including strong opinions on accountability, prevention, and funding solutions. As calls come in, the conversati]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From headlines to hard truths, Hour 2 blends news and community voices on crime and safety. The discussion continues with listener reactions, including strong opinions on accountability, prevention, and funding solutions. As calls come in, the conversation stays grounded in one key question: what are we actually willing to do to make our communities safer?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8053970_2026-03-23-232910.128.mp3" length="44683351" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From headlines to hard truths, Hour 2 blends news and community voices on crime and safety. The discussion continues with listener reactions, including strong opinions on accountability, prevention, and funding solutions. As calls come in, the conversation stays grounded in one key question: what are we actually willing to do to make our communities safer?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[From headlines to hard truths, Hour 2 blends news and community voices on crime and safety. The discussion continues with listener reactions, including strong opinions on accountability, prevention, and funding solutions. As calls come in, the conversation stays grounded in one key question: what are we actually willing to do to make our communities safer?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/18/26 4PM: Soon and Late</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ijncfatc5nyxguf63karuvvwmeosvjdp</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240851</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris talks about the Postal Service going BROKE and his solution to the problem&#8230;.ruffles some feathers.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris talks about the Postal Service going BROKE and his solution to the problem&#8230;.ruffles some feathers.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris talks about the Postal Service going BROKE and his solution to the problem&#8230;.ruffles some feathers.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8043828_2026-03-18-223928.128.mp3" length="46598858" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris talks about the Postal Service going BROKE and his solution to the problem&#8230;.ruffles some feathers.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>48:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris talks about the Postal Service going BROKE and his solution to the problem&#8230;.ruffles some feathers.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>3/18/26 5PM: Fraud</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qyjtwkie4tlsxigwzeo6iceqybrf1ggf</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240855</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and shifts to talking about Cesar Chavez renaming. Can you cancel a dead person?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and shifts to talking about Cesar Chavez renaming. Can you cancel a dead person?]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and shifts to talking about Cesar Chavez renaming. Can you cancel a dead person?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8043923_2026-03-18-225623.128.mp3" length="46279119" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and shifts to talking about Cesar Chavez renaming. Can you cancel a dead person?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>48:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and shifts to talking about Cesar Chavez renaming. Can you cancel a dead person?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>3/17/26 4PM: It’s Gone</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zsdchvw264u262xecygbkxwlm6av7igf</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240856</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris begins the show wishing a happy birthday to his wife then breaking down the fraud happening around Milwaukee</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris begins the show wishing a happy birthday to his wife then breaking down the fraud happening around Milwaukee]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris begins the show wishing a happy birthday to his wife then breaking down the fraud happening around Milwaukee</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8041301_2026-03-17-231701.128.mp3" length="45202480" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris begins the show wishing a happy birthday to his wife then breaking down the fraud happening around Milwaukee]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>47:04</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris begins the show wishing a happy birthday to his wife then breaking down the fraud happening around Milwaukee]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>3/18/26 5PM: Fraud</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-slor0avmgyr8glv254gktql8rbve2wrs</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240857</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris does his Top 5 at 5 and talks to listeners about fraud in Milwaukee</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris does his Top 5 at 5 and talks to listeners about fraud in Milwaukee]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris does his Top 5 at 5 and talks to listeners about fraud in Milwaukee</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8041300_2026-03-17-232500.128.mp3" length="46291240" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris does his Top 5 at 5 and talks to listeners about fraud in Milwaukee]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>48:13</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris does his Top 5 at 5 and talks to listeners about fraud in Milwaukee]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/16/26 4PM: Possibilities</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zfodg4uottaw0tyi5aspncwlavjguezw</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240858</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris talks the historic win for Micheal B Jordan as the Academy&#8217;s Best Actor and talks about his recent health issues&#8230;his bad back.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris talks the historic win for Micheal B Jordan as the Academy&#8217;s Best Actor and talks about his recent health issues&#8230;his bad back.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris talks the historic win for Micheal B Jordan as the Academy&#8217;s Best Actor and talks about his recent health issues&#8230;his bad back.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8038502_2026-03-16-233302.128.mp3" length="46938241" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris talks the historic win for Micheal B Jordan as the Academy&#8217;s Best Actor and talks about his recent health issues&#8230;his bad back.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>48:53</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris talks the historic win for Micheal B Jordan as the Academy&#8217;s Best Actor and talks about his recent health issues&#8230;his bad back.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>3/16/26 5PM: “Crazy Weather&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-91r3x2f5vp0xdbfutp8sxdsjqnkabwft</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240859</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens hour 2 giving his top five at five. Continues the topic of Sinners, Ryan Coogler and Micheal B Jordan winning Sunday night in the Oscar.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens hour 2 giving his top five at five. Continues the topic of Sinners, Ryan Coogler and Micheal B Jordan winning Sunday night in the Oscar.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens hour 2 giving his top five at five. Continues the topic of Sinners, Ryan Coogler and Micheal B Jordan winning Sunday night in the Oscar.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8038503_2026-03-16-233603.128.mp3" length="46107361" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens hour 2 giving his top five at five. Continues the topic of Sinners, Ryan Coogler and Micheal B Jordan winning Sunday night in the Oscar.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>48:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens hour 2 giving his top five at five. Continues the topic of Sinners, Ryan Coogler and Micheal B Jordan winning Sunday night in the Oscar.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>3/10/26 4PM: Freedom First</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-fipnlblr9krnuxby0bke07s6tu6ksvzg</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240863</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Freedom or privacy — which matters more? Dr. Ken challenges listeners to examine how technology, AI, and national security laws like FISA and the PATRIOT Act are quietly redefining both. He reflects on COVID-era policies, post-9/11 surveillance expansion, and whether Americans have slowly normalized losing pieces of liberty. The YouTube chat and callers fuel a spirited debate, with some arguing privacy is expendable while others warn about government overreach. An intense first hour centered on rights, power, and the future of freedom.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Freedom or privacy — which matters more? Dr. Ken challenges listeners to examine how technology, AI, and national security laws like FISA and the PATRIOT Act are quietly redefining both. He reflects on COVID-era policies, post-9/11 surveillance expansion]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Freedom or privacy — which matters more? Dr. Ken challenges listeners to examine how technology, AI, and national security laws like FISA and the PATRIOT Act are quietly redefining both. He reflects on COVID-era policies, post-9/11 surveillance expansion, and whether Americans have slowly normalized losing pieces of liberty. The YouTube chat and callers fuel a spirited debate, with some arguing privacy is expendable while others warn about government overreach. An intense first hour centered on rights, power, and the future of freedom.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8025598_2026-03-10-233438.128.mp3" length="43805661" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Freedom or privacy — which matters more? Dr. Ken challenges listeners to examine how technology, AI, and national security laws like FISA and the PATRIOT Act are quietly redefining both. He reflects on COVID-era policies, post-9/11 surveillance expansion, and whether Americans have slowly normalized losing pieces of liberty. The YouTube chat and callers fuel a spirited debate, with some arguing privacy is expendable while others warn about government overreach. An intense first hour centered on rights, power, and the future of freedom.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:37</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Freedom or privacy — which matters more? Dr. Ken challenges listeners to examine how technology, AI, and national security laws like FISA and the PATRIOT Act are quietly redefining both. He reflects on COVID-era policies, post-9/11 surveillance expansion, and whether Americans have slowly normalized losing pieces of liberty. The YouTube chat and callers fuel a spirited debate, with some arguing privacy is expendable while others warn about government overreach. An intense first hour centered on rights, power, and the future of freedom.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>3/10/26 5PM: Lift Every Voice</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lt5fujru4agr8derb3nzsevzwuosvp5d</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240866</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5PM hour kicks off with weather updates before Kyle joins Dr. Ken for a lively back-and-forth about earlier commentary. The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including MPS approving cuts to more than 260 positions, the Milwaukee County Sheriff dropping a facial recognition plan, and a fatal double shooting. Dr. Ken also delivers a Black Fact of the Day highlighting James Weldon Johnson’s thoughts on democracy and the ballot. The conversation circles back to the PATRIOT Act and how surveillance powers could intersect with escalating tensions overseas. Callers, including Todd, weigh in as the show wraps with a continued focus on security, war, and civil liberties.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5PM hour kicks off with weather updates before Kyle joins Dr. Ken for a lively back-and-forth about earlier commentary. The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including MPS approving cuts to more than 260 positions, the Milwaukee County Sheriff dropp]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5PM hour kicks off with weather updates before Kyle joins Dr. Ken for a lively back-and-forth about earlier commentary. The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including MPS approving cuts to more than 260 positions, the Milwaukee County Sheriff dropping a facial recognition plan, and a fatal double shooting. Dr. Ken also delivers a Black Fact of the Day highlighting James Weldon Johnson’s thoughts on democracy and the ballot. The conversation circles back to the PATRIOT Act and how surveillance powers could intersect with escalating tensions overseas. Callers, including Todd, weigh in as the show wraps with a continued focus on security, war, and civil liberties.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8025597_2026-03-10-233237.128.mp3" length="43918510" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5PM hour kicks off with weather updates before Kyle joins Dr. Ken for a lively back-and-forth about earlier commentary. The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including MPS approving cuts to more than 260 positions, the Milwaukee County Sheriff dropping a facial recognition plan, and a fatal double shooting. Dr. Ken also delivers a Black Fact of the Day highlighting James Weldon Johnson’s thoughts on democracy and the ballot. The conversation circles back to the PATRIOT Act and how surveillance powers could intersect with escalating tensions overseas. Callers, including Todd, weigh in as the show wraps with a continued focus on security, war, and civil liberties.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:44</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The 5PM hour kicks off with weather updates before Kyle joins Dr. Ken for a lively back-and-forth about earlier commentary. The Top 5 at 5 covers major headlines, including MPS approving cuts to more than 260 positions, the Milwaukee County Sheriff dropping a facial recognition plan, and a fatal double shooting. Dr. Ken also delivers a Black Fact of the Day highlighting James Weldon Johnson’s thoughts on democracy and the ballot. The conversation circles back to the PATRIOT Act and how surveillance powers could intersect with escalating tensions overseas. Callers, including Todd, weigh in as the show wraps with a continued focus on security, war, and civil liberties.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/9/26 4PM: Riiiight&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-emwbgkslckgnbx9pm4dvjz7solnzzdna</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show by revisiting decades of climate change predictions, questioning why past timelines and forecasts missed the mark and explaining why he remains skeptical of the broader narrative. The conversation shifts to local news, including the quiet closure of the Center for Self-Sufficiency amid federal audit and funding challenges. As he engages the YouTube chat, Dr. Ken pivots to cultural priorities — from a suspicious spam text to headlines about Rihanna’s home being shot at — asking whether we sometimes show more concern for celebrity incidents than violence happening in our own neighborhoods. A wide-ranging first hour blending national debate, local accountability, and cultural reflection.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show by revisiting decades of climate change predictions, questioning why past timelines and forecasts missed the mark and explaining why he remains skeptical of the broader narrative. The conversation shifts to local news, including th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show by revisiting decades of climate change predictions, questioning why past timelines and forecasts missed the mark and explaining why he remains skeptical of the broader narrative. The conversation shifts to local news, including the quiet closure of the Center for Self-Sufficiency amid federal audit and funding challenges. As he engages the YouTube chat, Dr. Ken pivots to cultural priorities — from a suspicious spam text to headlines about Rihanna’s home being shot at — asking whether we sometimes show more concern for celebrity incidents than violence happening in our own neighborhoods. A wide-ranging first hour blending national debate, local accountability, and cultural reflection.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show by revisiting decades of climate change predictions, questioning why past timelines and forecasts missed the mark and explaining why he remains skeptical of the broader narrative. The conversation shifts to local news, including the quiet closure of the Center for Self-Sufficiency amid federal audit and funding challenges. As he engages the YouTube chat, Dr. Ken pivots to cultural priorities — from a suspicious spam text to headlines about Rihanna’s home being shot at — asking whether we sometimes show more concern for celebrity incidents than violence happening in our own neighborhoods. A wide-ranging first hour blending national debate, local accountability, and cultural reflection.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>47:25</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show by revisiting decades of climate change predictions, questioning why past timelines and forecasts missed the mark and explaining why he remains skeptical of the broader narrative. The conversation shifts to local news, including the quiet closure of the Center for Self-Sufficiency amid federal audit and funding challenges. As he engages the YouTube chat, Dr. Ken pivots to cultural priorities — from a suspicious spam text to headlines about Rihanna’s home being shot at — asking whether we sometimes show more concern for celebrity incidents than violence happening in our own neighborhoods. A wide-ranging first hour blending national debate, local accountability, and cultural reflection.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/9/26 5PM: Priorities, Pressure &#038; Public Accountability</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-xa3tn5ygccpi4yoh5skkig0oivhcdviz</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:03:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Kyle Wallace, host of Truth To Power (12-1PM) joins Dr. Ken for a sports-infused Top 5 at 5, covering headlines from the Packers and Malik Willis’ reported deal to major local crime updates and changes within the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The hour also examines the sudden closure of two Biggby Coffee locations, sparking a larger conversation about why so many Black-owned businesses struggle in Milwaukee and whether economic recovery from COVID ever fully happened. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken discusses rising affordability concerns and an opinion piece on the cost of living in Milwaukee. The show wraps with candid commentary on campus culture at Marquette, closing a high-energy hour focused on economics, accountability, and community priorities.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Kyle Wallace, host of Truth To Power (12-1PM) joins Dr. Ken for a sports-infused Top 5 at 5, covering headlines from the Packers and Malik Willis’ reported deal to major local crime updates and changes within the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The hour also ex]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kyle Wallace, host of Truth To Power (12-1PM) joins Dr. Ken for a sports-infused Top 5 at 5, covering headlines from the Packers and Malik Willis’ reported deal to major local crime updates and changes within the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The hour also examines the sudden closure of two Biggby Coffee locations, sparking a larger conversation about why so many Black-owned businesses struggle in Milwaukee and whether economic recovery from COVID ever fully happened. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken discusses rising affordability concerns and an opinion piece on the cost of living in Milwaukee. The show wraps with candid commentary on campus culture at Marquette, closing a high-energy hour focused on economics, accountability, and community priorities.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kyle Wallace, host of Truth To Power (12-1PM) joins Dr. Ken for a sports-infused Top 5 at 5, covering headlines from the Packers and Malik Willis’ reported deal to major local crime updates and changes within the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The hour also examines the sudden closure of two Biggby Coffee locations, sparking a larger conversation about why so many Black-owned businesses struggle in Milwaukee and whether economic recovery from COVID ever fully happened. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken discusses rising affordability concerns and an opinion piece on the cost of living in Milwaukee. The show wraps with candid commentary on campus culture at Marquette, closing a high-energy hour focused on economics, accountability, and community priorities.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Kyle Wallace, host of Truth To Power (12-1PM) joins Dr. Ken for a sports-infused Top 5 at 5, covering headlines from the Packers and Malik Willis’ reported deal to major local crime updates and changes within the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The hour also examines the sudden closure of two Biggby Coffee locations, sparking a larger conversation about why so many Black-owned businesses struggle in Milwaukee and whether economic recovery from COVID ever fully happened. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken discusses rising affordability concerns and an opinion piece on the cost of living in Milwaukee. The show wraps with candid commentary on campus culture at Marquette, closing a high-energy hour focused on economics, accountability, and community priorities.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/6/26 4PM: Pop Off Friday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-rrulfp43v7xrseq1lfdx3hozeggldtcg</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240875</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s Pop Off Friday and Dr. Ken wasted no time responding to Kyle’s earlier comments, playing audio and firing back with signature energy. He opened up about how understanding his ADHD has sharpened his self-awareness — and fueled the fire even more. The hour also covered continued job cuts at MPS, sparking a spirited Friday exchange with Sandra, and information about the upcoming community celebration of life for Akuwa C. Dantzler.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It’s Pop Off Friday and Dr. Ken wasted no time responding to Kyle’s earlier comments, playing audio and firing back with signature energy. He opened up about how understanding his ADHD has sharpened his self-awareness — and fueled the fire even more. The]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s Pop Off Friday and Dr. Ken wasted no time responding to Kyle’s earlier comments, playing audio and firing back with signature energy. He opened up about how understanding his ADHD has sharpened his self-awareness — and fueled the fire even more. The hour also covered continued job cuts at MPS, sparking a spirited Friday exchange with Sandra, and information about the upcoming community celebration of life for Akuwa C. Dantzler.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8017738_2026-03-06-235138.128.mp3" length="44022164" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s Pop Off Friday and Dr. Ken wasted no time responding to Kyle’s earlier comments, playing audio and firing back with signature energy. He opened up about how understanding his ADHD has sharpened his self-awareness — and fueled the fire even more. The hour also covered continued job cuts at MPS, sparking a spirited Friday exchange with Sandra, and information about the upcoming community celebration of life for Akuwa C. Dantzler.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[It’s Pop Off Friday and Dr. Ken wasted no time responding to Kyle’s earlier comments, playing audio and firing back with signature energy. He opened up about how understanding his ADHD has sharpened his self-awareness — and fueled the fire even more. The hour also covered continued job cuts at MPS, sparking a spirited Friday exchange with Sandra, and information about the upcoming community celebration of life for Akuwa C. Dantzler.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/6/26 5PM: Rain, Rain Go Away</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-8gmf0rum5o8yigtj6ovxtuxwmdy47tyi</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240878</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covered everything from storms rolling through the area to a Wisconsin man sentenced for setting fire to a congressman’s office. Dr. Ken also broke down developments in a disorderly conduct case, the impact of Milwaukee’s towing ordinance, and charges in the Aurora Sinai hospital shooting. The second half of the hour shifted to leadership and mentorship as representatives from 100 Black Men — including Milwaukee President Joseph Addison, Midwest Representative Andre Givens, and International Chairman Milton Jones — joined the show to discuss the upcoming Midwest Summit and its focus on empowering the next generation.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covered everything from storms rolling through the area to a Wisconsin man sentenced for setting fire to a congressman’s office. Dr. Ken also broke down developments in a disorderly conduct case, the impact of Milwaukee’s towing ordinance,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covered everything from storms rolling through the area to a Wisconsin man sentenced for setting fire to a congressman’s office. Dr. Ken also broke down developments in a disorderly conduct case, the impact of Milwaukee’s towing ordinance, and charges in the Aurora Sinai hospital shooting. The second half of the hour shifted to leadership and mentorship as representatives from 100 Black Men — including Milwaukee President Joseph Addison, Midwest Representative Andre Givens, and International Chairman Milton Jones — joined the show to discuss the upcoming Midwest Summit and its focus on empowering the next generation.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8017737_2026-03-06-234937.128.mp3" length="44406268" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covered everything from storms rolling through the area to a Wisconsin man sentenced for setting fire to a congressman’s office. Dr. Ken also broke down developments in a disorderly conduct case, the impact of Milwaukee’s towing ordinance, and charges in the Aurora Sinai hospital shooting. The second half of the hour shifted to leadership and mentorship as representatives from 100 Black Men — including Milwaukee President Joseph Addison, Midwest Representative Andre Givens, and International Chairman Milton Jones — joined the show to discuss the upcoming Midwest Summit and its focus on empowering the next generation.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covered everything from storms rolling through the area to a Wisconsin man sentenced for setting fire to a congressman’s office. Dr. Ken also broke down developments in a disorderly conduct case, the impact of Milwaukee’s towing ordinance, and charges in the Aurora Sinai hospital shooting. The second half of the hour shifted to leadership and mentorship as representatives from 100 Black Men — including Milwaukee President Joseph Addison, Midwest Representative Andre Givens, and International Chairman Milton Jones — joined the show to discuss the upcoming Midwest Summit and its focus on empowering the next generation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/5/26 4PM: Stay Woke</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-gdmbvwxhpjc0qsub7ypdumvlkth4npcz</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens with a cultural reset, revisiting the true origin of the phrase “stay woke.” He explains how the term began as a survival warning within Black culture before being commercialized and weaponized in mainstream politics. The conversation expands into a broader discussion about modern labeling — questioning whether disagreement automatically equals hate or “phobia.” Callers Demetri and Al from Sherman Park weigh in as Truth Nation engages the topic. The hour closes with a weather check and breaking news involving comments from Pete Hegseth about escalating tensions overseas.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a cultural reset, revisiting the true origin of the phrase “stay woke.” He explains how the term began as a survival warning within Black culture before being commercialized and weaponized in mainstream politics. The conversation expan]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens with a cultural reset, revisiting the true origin of the phrase “stay woke.” He explains how the term began as a survival warning within Black culture before being commercialized and weaponized in mainstream politics. The conversation expands into a broader discussion about modern labeling — questioning whether disagreement automatically equals hate or “phobia.” Callers Demetri and Al from Sherman Park weigh in as Truth Nation engages the topic. The hour closes with a weather check and breaking news involving comments from Pete Hegseth about escalating tensions overseas.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8015438_2026-03-06-003638.128.mp3" length="45132680" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a cultural reset, revisiting the true origin of the phrase “stay woke.” He explains how the term began as a survival warning within Black culture before being commercialized and weaponized in mainstream politics. The conversation expands into a broader discussion about modern labeling — questioning whether disagreement automatically equals hate or “phobia.” Callers Demetri and Al from Sherman Park weigh in as Truth Nation engages the topic. The hour closes with a weather check and breaking news involving comments from Pete Hegseth about escalating tensions overseas.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:59</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a cultural reset, revisiting the true origin of the phrase “stay woke.” He explains how the term began as a survival warning within Black culture before being commercialized and weaponized in mainstream politics. The conversation expands into a broader discussion about modern labeling — questioning whether disagreement automatically equals hate or “phobia.” Callers Demetri and Al from Sherman Park weigh in as Truth Nation engages the topic. The hour closes with a weather check and breaking news involving comments from Pete Hegseth about escalating tensions overseas.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/5/26 5PM: Get Kristi Noem</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-1n5nnxfg1jbe0y6geivigauwzjzh9o97</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:04:16 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240885</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and national headlines, including changes to Milwaukee’s police chase policy, a new youth rehabilitation center opening, a violent home invasion case, and leadership shakeups in Washington. Dr. Ken also discusses the Common Council’s approval of a $950,000 settlement in a non-fatal police shooting case and continued debate over pursuit policies. He previews an upcoming Truth Nation book discussion on Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo” by Zora Neale Hurston. A wide-ranging hour focused on accountability, justice, and historical reflection.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and national headlines, including changes to Milwaukee’s police chase policy, a new youth rehabilitation center opening, a violent home invasion case, and leadership shakeups in Washington. Dr. Ken also discusses the Com]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and national headlines, including changes to Milwaukee’s police chase policy, a new youth rehabilitation center opening, a violent home invasion case, and leadership shakeups in Washington. Dr. Ken also discusses the Common Council’s approval of a $950,000 settlement in a non-fatal police shooting case and continued debate over pursuit policies. He previews an upcoming Truth Nation book discussion on Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo” by Zora Neale Hurston. A wide-ranging hour focused on accountability, justice, and historical reflection.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and national headlines, including changes to Milwaukee’s police chase policy, a new youth rehabilitation center opening, a violent home invasion case, and leadership shakeups in Washington. Dr. Ken also discusses the Common Council’s approval of a $950,000 settlement in a non-fatal police shooting case and continued debate over pursuit policies. He previews an upcoming Truth Nation book discussion on Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo” by Zora Neale Hurston. A wide-ranging hour focused on accountability, justice, and historical reflection.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major local and national headlines, including changes to Milwaukee’s police chase policy, a new youth rehabilitation center opening, a violent home invasion case, and leadership shakeups in Washington. Dr. Ken also discusses the Common Council’s approval of a $950,000 settlement in a non-fatal police shooting case and continued debate over pursuit policies. He previews an upcoming Truth Nation book discussion on Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo” by Zora Neale Hurston. A wide-ranging hour focused on accountability, justice, and historical reflection.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/4/26 4PM: Ghosted</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-fait1podoqh4g67ayy9buw1ohvecix6b</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240888</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens with a blunt Truth: Black Milwaukee has a leadership problem. He challenges the idea that titles equal leadership, arguing that true leadership requires courage, accountability, coordination, and a clear agenda for progress. As violence, economic struggles, and educational gaps persist, he asks why unified direction feels absent. The conversation expands to national politics with Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s primary loss and what it says about political power and influence. The YouTube chat weighs in on school choice debates and the poll of the day: Does Black Milwaukee have a leader? Al calls in to add his perspective to the heated discussion.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a blunt Truth: Black Milwaukee has a leadership problem. He challenges the idea that titles equal leadership, arguing that true leadership requires courage, accountability, coordination, and a clear agenda for progress. As violence, ec]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens with a blunt Truth: Black Milwaukee has a leadership problem. He challenges the idea that titles equal leadership, arguing that true leadership requires courage, accountability, coordination, and a clear agenda for progress. As violence, economic struggles, and educational gaps persist, he asks why unified direction feels absent. The conversation expands to national politics with Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s primary loss and what it says about political power and influence. The YouTube chat weighs in on school choice debates and the poll of the day: Does Black Milwaukee have a leader? Al calls in to add his perspective to the heated discussion.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8012414_2026-03-04-232714.128.mp3" length="44574288" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a blunt Truth: Black Milwaukee has a leadership problem. He challenges the idea that titles equal leadership, arguing that true leadership requires courage, accountability, coordination, and a clear agenda for progress. As violence, economic struggles, and educational gaps persist, he asks why unified direction feels absent. The conversation expands to national politics with Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s primary loss and what it says about political power and influence. The YouTube chat weighs in on school choice debates and the poll of the day: Does Black Milwaukee have a leader? Al calls in to add his perspective to the heated discussion.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:25</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens with a blunt Truth: Black Milwaukee has a leadership problem. He challenges the idea that titles equal leadership, arguing that true leadership requires courage, accountability, coordination, and a clear agenda for progress. As violence, economic struggles, and educational gaps persist, he asks why unified direction feels absent. The conversation expands to national politics with Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s primary loss and what it says about political power and influence. The YouTube chat weighs in on school choice debates and the poll of the day: Does Black Milwaukee have a leader? Al calls in to add his perspective to the heated discussion.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>3/4/26 5PM: Northridge</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-8xydbejvvpkugetd0himrdg9rbaswnlm</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240891</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major local headlines, including new developments in the Deer District shooting, a stolen vehicle case that sparked outrage, and an MPD officer resigning amid misconduct charges. Dr. Ken also examines the Milwaukee Common Council’s stance on the We Energies data center proposal and renewed debate surrounding housing development near Northridge. The YouTube chat remains active as the show moves quickly through community concerns and accountability issues. The hour wraps early for Panthers playoff basketball, but not before delivering sharp commentary on leadership and public trust.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major local headlines, including new developments in the Deer District shooting, a stolen vehicle case that sparked outrage, and an MPD officer resigning amid misconduct charges. Dr. Ken also examines the Milwaukee Common Council’s ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 covers major local headlines, including new developments in the Deer District shooting, a stolen vehicle case that sparked outrage, and an MPD officer resigning amid misconduct charges. Dr. Ken also examines the Milwaukee Common Council’s stance on the We Energies data center proposal and renewed debate surrounding housing development near Northridge. The YouTube chat remains active as the show moves quickly through community concerns and accountability issues. The hour wraps early for Panthers playoff basketball, but not before delivering sharp commentary on leadership and public trust.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/8012413_2026-03-04-232513.128.mp3" length="21650063" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major local headlines, including new developments in the Deer District shooting, a stolen vehicle case that sparked outrage, and an MPD officer resigning amid misconduct charges. Dr. Ken also examines the Milwaukee Common Council’s stance on the We Energies data center proposal and renewed debate surrounding housing development near Northridge. The YouTube chat remains active as the show moves quickly through community concerns and accountability issues. The hour wraps early for Panthers playoff basketball, but not before delivering sharp commentary on leadership and public trust.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 covers major local headlines, including new developments in the Deer District shooting, a stolen vehicle case that sparked outrage, and an MPD officer resigning amid misconduct charges. Dr. Ken also examines the Milwaukee Common Council’s stance on the We Energies data center proposal and renewed debate surrounding housing development near Northridge. The YouTube chat remains active as the show moves quickly through community concerns and accountability issues. The hour wraps early for Panthers playoff basketball, but not before delivering sharp commentary on leadership and public trust.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/3/26 4PM: Mindset</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-1gdvtznf4rted9iylba0j53jhrg6ifxx</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken’s Truth tackles Milwaukee’s annual “snowbird” debate — should you head south for the winter or tough it out? He breaks down the physical, social, and mental health benefits of escaping the cold, while also warning about the financial costs and potential disconnect from home. The real takeaway isn’t about Florida vs. Wisconsin — it’s about intentionally designing your life instead of just surviving it. The conversation continues with the YouTube chat and a poll asking whether Dr. Ken himself should become a snowbird. The hour also covers a court ruling siding with parents over California transgender student policies and important polling location changes announced by the Milwaukee Election Commission.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s Truth tackles Milwaukee’s annual “snowbird” debate — should you head south for the winter or tough it out? He breaks down the physical, social, and mental health benefits of escaping the cold, while also warning about the financial costs and po]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken’s Truth tackles Milwaukee’s annual “snowbird” debate — should you head south for the winter or tough it out? He breaks down the physical, social, and mental health benefits of escaping the cold, while also warning about the financial costs and potential disconnect from home. The real takeaway isn’t about Florida vs. Wisconsin — it’s about intentionally designing your life instead of just surviving it. The conversation continues with the YouTube chat and a poll asking whether Dr. Ken himself should become a snowbird. The hour also covers a court ruling siding with parents over California transgender student policies and important polling location changes announced by the Milwaukee Election Commission.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s Truth tackles Milwaukee’s annual “snowbird” debate — should you head south for the winter or tough it out? He breaks down the physical, social, and mental health benefits of escaping the cold, while also warning about the financial costs and potential disconnect from home. The real takeaway isn’t about Florida vs. Wisconsin — it’s about intentionally designing your life instead of just surviving it. The conversation continues with the YouTube chat and a poll asking whether Dr. Ken himself should become a snowbird. The hour also covers a court ruling siding with parents over California transgender student policies and important polling location changes announced by the Milwaukee Election Commission.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>46:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s Truth tackles Milwaukee’s annual “snowbird” debate — should you head south for the winter or tough it out? He breaks down the physical, social, and mental health benefits of escaping the cold, while also warning about the financial costs and potential disconnect from home. The real takeaway isn’t about Florida vs. Wisconsin — it’s about intentionally designing your life instead of just surviving it. The conversation continues with the YouTube chat and a poll asking whether Dr. Ken himself should become a snowbird. The hour also covers a court ruling siding with parents over California transgender student policies and important polling location changes announced by the Milwaukee Election Commission.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/3/26 5PM: Bad Acts</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-hyktpi2ef9zms3ucebkygiudd9lsug4p</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour five is news-heavy and thought-provoking. Dr. Ken breaks down the Top 5 stories shaping Milwaukee — from public safety concerns to economic ripple effects tied to global conflict. After highlighting a refreshing positive customer service experience, he challenges listeners with a bigger question: Is it time for America to rethink how it disciplines teens? Drawing comparisons to stricter international models, the discussion pushes boundaries while inviting community input. A dynamic close to a wide-ranging show.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour five is news-heavy and thought-provoking. Dr. Ken breaks down the Top 5 stories shaping Milwaukee — from public safety concerns to economic ripple effects tied to global conflict. After highlighting a refreshing positive customer service experience,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour five is news-heavy and thought-provoking. Dr. Ken breaks down the Top 5 stories shaping Milwaukee — from public safety concerns to economic ripple effects tied to global conflict. After highlighting a refreshing positive customer service experience, he challenges listeners with a bigger question: Is it time for America to rethink how it disciplines teens? Drawing comparisons to stricter international models, the discussion pushes boundaries while inviting community input. A dynamic close to a wide-ranging show.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour five is news-heavy and thought-provoking. Dr. Ken breaks down the Top 5 stories shaping Milwaukee — from public safety concerns to economic ripple effects tied to global conflict. After highlighting a refreshing positive customer service experience, he challenges listeners with a bigger question: Is it time for America to rethink how it disciplines teens? Drawing comparisons to stricter international models, the discussion pushes boundaries while inviting community input. A dynamic close to a wide-ranging show.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:44</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour five is news-heavy and thought-provoking. Dr. Ken breaks down the Top 5 stories shaping Milwaukee — from public safety concerns to economic ripple effects tied to global conflict. After highlighting a refreshing positive customer service experience, he challenges listeners with a bigger question: Is it time for America to rethink how it disciplines teens? Drawing comparisons to stricter international models, the discussion pushes boundaries while inviting community input. A dynamic close to a wide-ranging show.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/2/26 4PM: Forgive</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-dhhd4mldqijqsacotcfr86yte97gukse</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken’s Truth centers on one powerful word: forgive. He challenges Milwaukee to reject pride, grudges, and ego-driven escalation, warning that small moments of disrespect are turning into permanent consequences. As the city grapples with multiple deadly shootings, callers Al and Vincent join the conversation, while the YouTube chat weighs in on violence and accountability. Dr. Ken makes it clear — forgiveness isn’t weakness, it’s discipline, and the future of the community may depend on learning to let small things stay small.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s Truth centers on one powerful word: forgive. He challenges Milwaukee to reject pride, grudges, and ego-driven escalation, warning that small moments of disrespect are turning into permanent consequences. As the city grapples with multiple deadl]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken’s Truth centers on one powerful word: forgive. He challenges Milwaukee to reject pride, grudges, and ego-driven escalation, warning that small moments of disrespect are turning into permanent consequences. As the city grapples with multiple deadly shootings, callers Al and Vincent join the conversation, while the YouTube chat weighs in on violence and accountability. Dr. Ken makes it clear — forgiveness isn’t weakness, it’s discipline, and the future of the community may depend on learning to let small things stay small.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s Truth centers on one powerful word: forgive. He challenges Milwaukee to reject pride, grudges, and ego-driven escalation, warning that small moments of disrespect are turning into permanent consequences. As the city grapples with multiple deadly shootings, callers Al and Vincent join the conversation, while the YouTube chat weighs in on violence and accountability. Dr. Ken makes it clear — forgiveness isn’t weakness, it’s discipline, and the future of the community may depend on learning to let small things stay small.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken’s Truth centers on one powerful word: forgive. He challenges Milwaukee to reject pride, grudges, and ego-driven escalation, warning that small moments of disrespect are turning into permanent consequences. As the city grapples with multiple deadly shootings, callers Al and Vincent join the conversation, while the YouTube chat weighs in on violence and accountability. Dr. Ken makes it clear — forgiveness isn’t weakness, it’s discipline, and the future of the community may depend on learning to let small things stay small.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>3/2/26 5PM: Miami Nice</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/03/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-akxyp8a9nugtz89rvyoedukwqiim67pa</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 spotlights a heavy slate of headlines, including multiple local shootings, a West Milwaukee homicide, hospital gunfire, and new MPD policy changes. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken examines public safety, accountability, and trust in leadership. He also shares stories from a turbulent business trip to Miami — from travel delays to a serious allergy scare — reflecting on how patience and humility are often forged through inconvenience. A news-packed hour that blends hard truths with personal perspective</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 spotlights a heavy slate of headlines, including multiple local shootings, a West Milwaukee homicide, hospital gunfire, and new MPD policy changes. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken examines public safety, accountability, and trust in leadership]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 spotlights a heavy slate of headlines, including multiple local shootings, a West Milwaukee homicide, hospital gunfire, and new MPD policy changes. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken examines public safety, accountability, and trust in leadership. He also shares stories from a turbulent business trip to Miami — from travel delays to a serious allergy scare — reflecting on how patience and humility are often forged through inconvenience. A news-packed hour that blends hard truths with personal perspective</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 spotlights a heavy slate of headlines, including multiple local shootings, a West Milwaukee homicide, hospital gunfire, and new MPD policy changes. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken examines public safety, accountability, and trust in leadership. He also shares stories from a turbulent business trip to Miami — from travel delays to a serious allergy scare — reflecting on how patience and humility are often forged through inconvenience. A news-packed hour that blends hard truths with personal perspective]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:18</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 spotlights a heavy slate of headlines, including multiple local shootings, a West Milwaukee homicide, hospital gunfire, and new MPD policy changes. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken examines public safety, accountability, and trust in leadership. He also shares stories from a turbulent business trip to Miami — from travel delays to a serious allergy scare — reflecting on how patience and humility are often forged through inconvenience. A news-packed hour that blends hard truths with personal perspective]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/24/26 4PM: Me</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-9ru4nc9fejpwsnkbg2pxbzuokwevc67d</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken starts the hour by looking inward — laying out five personal goals he wants to accomplish in the next 30 days to become sharper, stronger, and more disciplined. But self-improvement quickly turns into a bigger question about community standards.</p>
<p>Another Milwaukee store loses its liquor and food license after repeated police calls — and Dr. Ken asks the uncomfortable question: Is enforcement consistent, or selective?</p>
<p>Then the focus shifts to education. Wisconsin schools and teachers are suing the GOP-led Legislature for more funding. Who should really get the money — public schools, private schools, or both? The YouTube chat had opinions.</p>
<p>Self-accountability. Business accountability. Government accountability. That was the theme.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken starts the hour by looking inward — laying out five personal goals he wants to accomplish in the next 30 days to become sharper, stronger, and more disciplined. But self-improvement quickly turns into a bigger question about community standards.
]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken starts the hour by looking inward — laying out five personal goals he wants to accomplish in the next 30 days to become sharper, stronger, and more disciplined. But self-improvement quickly turns into a bigger question about community standards.</p>
<p>Another Milwaukee store loses its liquor and food license after repeated police calls — and Dr. Ken asks the uncomfortable question: Is enforcement consistent, or selective?</p>
<p>Then the focus shifts to education. Wisconsin schools and teachers are suing the GOP-led Legislature for more funding. Who should really get the money — public schools, private schools, or both? The YouTube chat had opinions.</p>
<p>Self-accountability. Business accountability. Government accountability. That was the theme.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken starts the hour by looking inward — laying out five personal goals he wants to accomplish in the next 30 days to become sharper, stronger, and more disciplined. But self-improvement quickly turns into a bigger question about community standards.
Another Milwaukee store loses its liquor and food license after repeated police calls — and Dr. Ken asks the uncomfortable question: Is enforcement consistent, or selective?
Then the focus shifts to education. Wisconsin schools and teachers are suing the GOP-led Legislature for more funding. Who should really get the money — public schools, private schools, or both? The YouTube chat had opinions.
Self-accountability. Business accountability. Government accountability. That was the theme.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken starts the hour by looking inward — laying out five personal goals he wants to accomplish in the next 30 days to become sharper, stronger, and more disciplined. But self-improvement quickly turns into a bigger question about community standards.
Another Milwaukee store loses its liquor and food license after repeated police calls — and Dr. Ken asks the uncomfortable question: Is enforcement consistent, or selective?
Then the focus shifts to education. Wisconsin schools and teachers are suing the GOP-led Legislature for more funding. Who should really get the money — public schools, private schools, or both? The YouTube chat had opinions.
Self-accountability. Business accountability. Government accountability. That was the theme.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/24/26 5PM: Who Gets the Money?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-sfwk1qg6jydtadwizzo9x8fuhuxrsqo2</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240913</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>From potholes to Puerto Vallarta, Dr. Ken covers the Top 5 stories shaping Milwaukee and beyond.</p>
<p>But education refuses to leave the conversation. As schools fight for funding and families debate where tax dollars should go, another issue surfaces — lead screening for Milwaukee children and a new federal grant.</p>
<p>We say children are the future. But are we investing like it?</p>
<p>The hour closes with one clear takeaway: Follow the money, and you’ll find the priorities.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From potholes to Puerto Vallarta, Dr. Ken covers the Top 5 stories shaping Milwaukee and beyond.
But education refuses to leave the conversation. As schools fight for funding and families debate where tax dollars should go, another issue surfaces — lead ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From potholes to Puerto Vallarta, Dr. Ken covers the Top 5 stories shaping Milwaukee and beyond.</p>
<p>But education refuses to leave the conversation. As schools fight for funding and families debate where tax dollars should go, another issue surfaces — lead screening for Milwaukee children and a new federal grant.</p>
<p>We say children are the future. But are we investing like it?</p>
<p>The hour closes with one clear takeaway: Follow the money, and you’ll find the priorities.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From potholes to Puerto Vallarta, Dr. Ken covers the Top 5 stories shaping Milwaukee and beyond.
But education refuses to leave the conversation. As schools fight for funding and families debate where tax dollars should go, another issue surfaces — lead screening for Milwaukee children and a new federal grant.
We say children are the future. But are we investing like it?
The hour closes with one clear takeaway: Follow the money, and you’ll find the priorities.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[From potholes to Puerto Vallarta, Dr. Ken covers the Top 5 stories shaping Milwaukee and beyond.
But education refuses to leave the conversation. As schools fight for funding and families debate where tax dollars should go, another issue surfaces — lead screening for Milwaukee children and a new federal grant.
We say children are the future. But are we investing like it?
The hour closes with one clear takeaway: Follow the money, and you’ll find the priorities.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>2/23/26 4PM: Evidence</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-13iyxvrszywojjfkflwcqrbubla1uupy</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240918</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour One is about legacy. As Black History Month ends, Dr. Ken asks a direct question: Will we build something lasting, or just post quotes and move on? He urges listeners to document their stories, create something that outlives them, and remember that history honors contributors, not consumers. Listeners call in to respond, including Demetri, Winky Blue, and Mary. The hour also touches on grocery stores rapidly leaving Milwaukee and community engagement around the Truth Community Awards before wrapping with live chat interaction.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour One is about legacy. As Black History Month ends, Dr. Ken asks a direct question: Will we build something lasting, or just post quotes and move on? He urges listeners to document their stories, create something that outlives them, and remember that ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour One is about legacy. As Black History Month ends, Dr. Ken asks a direct question: Will we build something lasting, or just post quotes and move on? He urges listeners to document their stories, create something that outlives them, and remember that history honors contributors, not consumers. Listeners call in to respond, including Demetri, Winky Blue, and Mary. The hour also touches on grocery stores rapidly leaving Milwaukee and community engagement around the Truth Community Awards before wrapping with live chat interaction.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7992973_2026-02-24-003413.128.mp3" length="44352327" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour One is about legacy. As Black History Month ends, Dr. Ken asks a direct question: Will we build something lasting, or just post quotes and move on? He urges listeners to document their stories, create something that outlives them, and remember that history honors contributors, not consumers. Listeners call in to respond, including Demetri, Winky Blue, and Mary. The hour also touches on grocery stores rapidly leaving Milwaukee and community engagement around the Truth Community Awards before wrapping with live chat interaction.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour One is about legacy. As Black History Month ends, Dr. Ken asks a direct question: Will we build something lasting, or just post quotes and move on? He urges listeners to document their stories, create something that outlives them, and remember that history honors contributors, not consumers. Listeners call in to respond, including Demetri, Winky Blue, and Mary. The hour also touches on grocery stores rapidly leaving Milwaukee and community engagement around the Truth Community Awards before wrapping with live chat interaction.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>2/26/26 5PM: Build It So They Remember You</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-xzdkwroyc6duwoci5xlj9iwktyffegpd</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240923</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two moves into hard news and accountability. The Top 5 at 5 includes unrest in Mexico impacting Milwaukee travelers, a safety and security workshop at Marquette, Republican moves affecting Common Council oversight of police and fire departments, two new shootings in Milwaukee, and the first step forward for ICE OUT Milwaukee legislation. Dr. Ken reads YouTube reactions and closes with a cultural discussion about Michael B. Jordan and whether public figures deserve apologies in high-profile incidents. It’s a blend of legacy, local politics, public safety, and culture — all in one conversation.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two moves into hard news and accountability. The Top 5 at 5 includes unrest in Mexico impacting Milwaukee travelers, a safety and security workshop at Marquette, Republican moves affecting Common Council oversight of police and fire departments, two]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two moves into hard news and accountability. The Top 5 at 5 includes unrest in Mexico impacting Milwaukee travelers, a safety and security workshop at Marquette, Republican moves affecting Common Council oversight of police and fire departments, two new shootings in Milwaukee, and the first step forward for ICE OUT Milwaukee legislation. Dr. Ken reads YouTube reactions and closes with a cultural discussion about Michael B. Jordan and whether public figures deserve apologies in high-profile incidents. It’s a blend of legacy, local politics, public safety, and culture — all in one conversation.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7992972_2026-02-24-003112.128.mp3" length="44894863" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour Two moves into hard news and accountability. The Top 5 at 5 includes unrest in Mexico impacting Milwaukee travelers, a safety and security workshop at Marquette, Republican moves affecting Common Council oversight of police and fire departments, two new shootings in Milwaukee, and the first step forward for ICE OUT Milwaukee legislation. Dr. Ken reads YouTube reactions and closes with a cultural discussion about Michael B. Jordan and whether public figures deserve apologies in high-profile incidents. It’s a blend of legacy, local politics, public safety, and culture — all in one conversation.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:45</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour Two moves into hard news and accountability. The Top 5 at 5 includes unrest in Mexico impacting Milwaukee travelers, a safety and security workshop at Marquette, Republican moves affecting Common Council oversight of police and fire departments, two new shootings in Milwaukee, and the first step forward for ICE OUT Milwaukee legislation. Dr. Ken reads YouTube reactions and closes with a cultural discussion about Michael B. Jordan and whether public figures deserve apologies in high-profile incidents. It’s a blend of legacy, local politics, public safety, and culture — all in one conversation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/20/26 6PM: BHM</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-bxtepawm6c37a19fkcg7efri14xfmerj</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240926</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two dives into the Top 5 at 5 — from Marquette University controversy and local crime headlines to a SCOTUS decision and new Wisconsin legislation expanding healthcare access.</p>
<p>Then Dr. Ken asks the deeper question: What is Black liberty? Is it symbolic recognition — or economic power? As Black History Month continues, listeners debate whether we should celebrate it or commemorate it, and what real freedom truly looks like in 2026. Shorter show for Panthers basketball</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two dives into the Top 5 at 5 — from Marquette University controversy and local crime headlines to a SCOTUS decision and new Wisconsin legislation expanding healthcare access.
Then Dr. Ken asks the deeper question: What is Black liberty? Is it symbo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two dives into the Top 5 at 5 — from Marquette University controversy and local crime headlines to a SCOTUS decision and new Wisconsin legislation expanding healthcare access.</p>
<p>Then Dr. Ken asks the deeper question: What is Black liberty? Is it symbolic recognition — or economic power? As Black History Month continues, listeners debate whether we should celebrate it or commemorate it, and what real freedom truly looks like in 2026. Shorter show for Panthers basketball</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour Two dives into the Top 5 at 5 — from Marquette University controversy and local crime headlines to a SCOTUS decision and new Wisconsin legislation expanding healthcare access.
Then Dr. Ken asks the deeper question: What is Black liberty? Is it symbolic recognition — or economic power? As Black History Month continues, listeners debate whether we should celebrate it or commemorate it, and what real freedom truly looks like in 2026. Shorter show for Panthers basketball]]></itunes:summary>
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Then Dr. Ken asks the deeper question: What is Black liberty? Is it symbolic recognition — or economic power? As Black History Month continues, listeners debate whether we should celebrate it or commemorate it, and what real freedom truly looks like in 2026. Shorter show for Panthers basketball]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/20/26 4PM: Wasted</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-m68gm8ogvhqfnaltxewjffpdxphljljh</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:42:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken delivers a powerful Truth centered on righteous anger in Milwaukee’s Black community. From the persistent education gap to economic development that skips over Black neighborhoods and selective “accuracy” in media narratives, the question becomes: are we channeling frustration into strategy — or wasting it?</p>
<p>Plus: a Black-owned jazz café closes during Black History Month, former SDC workers are still fighting for payment nearly two years later, and listeners weigh in on whether Wisconsin should permanently revoke driver’s licenses in severe crashes. Is our outrage producing change — or just noise?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken delivers a powerful Truth centered on righteous anger in Milwaukee’s Black community. From the persistent education gap to economic development that skips over Black neighborhoods and selective “accuracy” in media narratives, the question becomes]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken delivers a powerful Truth centered on righteous anger in Milwaukee’s Black community. From the persistent education gap to economic development that skips over Black neighborhoods and selective “accuracy” in media narratives, the question becomes: are we channeling frustration into strategy — or wasting it?</p>
<p>Plus: a Black-owned jazz café closes during Black History Month, former SDC workers are still fighting for payment nearly two years later, and listeners weigh in on whether Wisconsin should permanently revoke driver’s licenses in severe crashes. Is our outrage producing change — or just noise?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken delivers a powerful Truth centered on righteous anger in Milwaukee’s Black community. From the persistent education gap to economic development that skips over Black neighborhoods and selective “accuracy” in media narratives, the question becomes: are we channeling frustration into strategy — or wasting it?
Plus: a Black-owned jazz café closes during Black History Month, former SDC workers are still fighting for payment nearly two years later, and listeners weigh in on whether Wisconsin should permanently revoke driver’s licenses in severe crashes. Is our outrage producing change — or just noise?]]></itunes:summary>
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Plus: a Black-owned jazz café closes during Black History Month, former SDC workers are still fighting for payment nearly two years later, and listeners weigh in on whether Wisconsin should permanently revoke driver’s licenses in severe crashes. Is our outrage producing change — or just noise?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/19/26 4PM: I&#8217;m Black</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/19/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wqhieozyqj5knkgjwylglfk1wfqzt6di</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth: to be Black in America is to embody resilience, faith, creativity, and community that have endured generations of pressure. Instead of centering struggle, he highlights what has been preserved — dignity, joy, and spiritual grounding. The conversation expands into a spirited discussion about what it means to be “Black enough,” honoring culture during Black History Month, and why identity debates often miss the bigger picture. Callers Deja and Al spark passionate reactions from Truth Nation, especially as faith and accountability enter the conversation. The hour challenges listeners to stand fully in who they are and reject narrow definitions of Black identity.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth: to be Black in America is to embody resilience, faith, creativity, and community that have endured generations of pressure. Instead of centering struggle, he highlights what has been preserved — dignity, joy,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth: to be Black in America is to embody resilience, faith, creativity, and community that have endured generations of pressure. Instead of centering struggle, he highlights what has been preserved — dignity, joy, and spiritual grounding. The conversation expands into a spirited discussion about what it means to be “Black enough,” honoring culture during Black History Month, and why identity debates often miss the bigger picture. Callers Deja and Al spark passionate reactions from Truth Nation, especially as faith and accountability enter the conversation. The hour challenges listeners to stand fully in who they are and reject narrow definitions of Black identity.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth: to be Black in America is to embody resilience, faith, creativity, and community that have endured generations of pressure. Instead of centering struggle, he highlights what has been preserved — dignity, joy, and spiritual grounding. The conversation expands into a spirited discussion about what it means to be “Black enough,” honoring culture during Black History Month, and why identity debates often miss the bigger picture. Callers Deja and Al spark passionate reactions from Truth Nation, especially as faith and accountability enter the conversation. The hour challenges listeners to stand fully in who they are and reject narrow definitions of Black identity.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>2/19/26 5PM: Leadership, Loyalty &#038; Accountability</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/19/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-rjinjuv2nbkvuhqqvhurmsnak6xuucjx</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 drives a headline-heavy hour — from Prince Andrew’s arrest and Wisconsin political shakeups to tragedy in Sherman Park and internal scrutiny within MPD. Dr. Ken connects the dots between power, accountability, and public trust, asking tough questions about leadership at every level. Governor Wes Moore’s comments spark a deeper conversation about whether Black elected officials are listening to the people who put them in office. The discussion intensifies with a bold question: Is Barack Obama the de facto leader of Black America? Truth Nation weighs in, and the poll results make one thing clear — leadership isn’t automatic, it’s earned.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 drives a headline-heavy hour — from Prince Andrew’s arrest and Wisconsin political shakeups to tragedy in Sherman Park and internal scrutiny within MPD. Dr. Ken connects the dots between power, accountability, and public trust, asking toug]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 5 at 5 drives a headline-heavy hour — from Prince Andrew’s arrest and Wisconsin political shakeups to tragedy in Sherman Park and internal scrutiny within MPD. Dr. Ken connects the dots between power, accountability, and public trust, asking tough questions about leadership at every level. Governor Wes Moore’s comments spark a deeper conversation about whether Black elected officials are listening to the people who put them in office. The discussion intensifies with a bold question: Is Barack Obama the de facto leader of Black America? Truth Nation weighs in, and the poll results make one thing clear — leadership isn’t automatic, it’s earned.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Top 5 at 5 drives a headline-heavy hour — from Prince Andrew’s arrest and Wisconsin political shakeups to tragedy in Sherman Park and internal scrutiny within MPD. Dr. Ken connects the dots between power, accountability, and public trust, asking tough questions about leadership at every level. Governor Wes Moore’s comments spark a deeper conversation about whether Black elected officials are listening to the people who put them in office. The discussion intensifies with a bold question: Is Barack Obama the de facto leader of Black America? Truth Nation weighs in, and the poll results make one thing clear — leadership isn’t automatic, it’s earned.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/18/26 4PM: Connect the Dots</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-skpy0mg3nwew3zu6nf6l2h2tf5rojcdb</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken breaks down a life-changing truth: everything you need for success already exists. Drawing parallels between innovation and faith, he challenges listeners to stop waiting for opportunity and start developing vision, discipline, and awareness. The conversation explores how success comes from recognizing patterns, strengthening character, and assembling the resources already in front of us. Dr. Ken also reconnects with the YouTube community, revives Black Author Thursdays, and reminds listeners that legacy is built intentionally — not accidentally.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken breaks down a life-changing truth: everything you need for success already exists. Drawing parallels between innovation and faith, he challenges listeners to stop waiting for opportunity and start developing vision, d]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken breaks down a life-changing truth: everything you need for success already exists. Drawing parallels between innovation and faith, he challenges listeners to stop waiting for opportunity and start developing vision, discipline, and awareness. The conversation explores how success comes from recognizing patterns, strengthening character, and assembling the resources already in front of us. Dr. Ken also reconnects with the YouTube community, revives Black Author Thursdays, and reminds listeners that legacy is built intentionally — not accidentally.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken breaks down a life-changing truth: everything you need for success already exists. Drawing parallels between innovation and faith, he challenges listeners to stop waiting for opportunity and start developing vision, discipline, and awareness. The conversation explores how success comes from recognizing patterns, strengthening character, and assembling the resources already in front of us. Dr. Ken also reconnects with the YouTube community, revives Black Author Thursdays, and reminds listeners that legacy is built intentionally — not accidentally.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>46:06</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken breaks down a life-changing truth: everything you need for success already exists. Drawing parallels between innovation and faith, he challenges listeners to stop waiting for opportunity and start developing vision, discipline, and awareness. The conversation explores how success comes from recognizing patterns, strengthening character, and assembling the resources already in front of us. Dr. Ken also reconnects with the YouTube community, revives Black Author Thursdays, and reminds listeners that legacy is built intentionally — not accidentally.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/18/26 5PM: Built Under Pressure</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-p44ajfu9dchv5fcq3vizejstotfzew5k</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:09:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Pressure, justice, leadership, and legacy headline the second hour. Dr. Ken’s Top 5 at 5 covers everything from Olympic excellence to local crime and state politics, with pointed analysis throughout. The sentencing of a former teacher aide draws emotional reaction and tough talk about consequences. The conversation then turns personal, as listeners share the most valuable lessons passed down from their parents — reminding us that what we build internally shapes what we pass on externally.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pressure, justice, leadership, and legacy headline the second hour. Dr. Ken’s Top 5 at 5 covers everything from Olympic excellence to local crime and state politics, with pointed analysis throughout. The sentencing of a former teacher aide draws emotiona]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pressure, justice, leadership, and legacy headline the second hour. Dr. Ken’s Top 5 at 5 covers everything from Olympic excellence to local crime and state politics, with pointed analysis throughout. The sentencing of a former teacher aide draws emotional reaction and tough talk about consequences. The conversation then turns personal, as listeners share the most valuable lessons passed down from their parents — reminding us that what we build internally shapes what we pass on externally.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pressure, justice, leadership, and legacy headline the second hour. Dr. Ken’s Top 5 at 5 covers everything from Olympic excellence to local crime and state politics, with pointed analysis throughout. The sentencing of a former teacher aide draws emotional reaction and tough talk about consequences. The conversation then turns personal, as listeners share the most valuable lessons passed down from their parents — reminding us that what we build internally shapes what we pass on externally.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:11</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Pressure, justice, leadership, and legacy headline the second hour. Dr. Ken’s Top 5 at 5 covers everything from Olympic excellence to local crime and state politics, with pointed analysis throughout. The sentencing of a former teacher aide draws emotional reaction and tough talk about consequences. The conversation then turns personal, as listeners share the most valuable lessons passed down from their parents — reminding us that what we build internally shapes what we pass on externally.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/17/26 4PM: For Somebody Else</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-xvspffr6brnffpedbrlnvq5wwjkj5k5y</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show reflecting on Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s transformational impact on American politics and the foundation he laid for a multiracial democratic coalition. From Operation PUSH to his historic 1988 presidential run, Dr. Ken explains why Jackson’s leadership changed the trajectory of Black political power. The focus then turns to Black women, as Dr. Ken delivers a heartfelt warning about over functioning — when survival mode becomes identity and strength becomes isolation. He explores how society rewards exhaustion while ignoring the emotional cost of hyper-independence. Listeners engage in real time, affirming that Black women deserve support, softness, and peace. This hour blends political history with personal healing.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show reflecting on Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s transformational impact on American politics and the foundation he laid for a multiracial democratic coalition. From Operation PUSH to his historic 1988 presidential run, Dr. Ken explains why J]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show reflecting on Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s transformational impact on American politics and the foundation he laid for a multiracial democratic coalition. From Operation PUSH to his historic 1988 presidential run, Dr. Ken explains why Jackson’s leadership changed the trajectory of Black political power. The focus then turns to Black women, as Dr. Ken delivers a heartfelt warning about over functioning — when survival mode becomes identity and strength becomes isolation. He explores how society rewards exhaustion while ignoring the emotional cost of hyper-independence. Listeners engage in real time, affirming that Black women deserve support, softness, and peace. This hour blends political history with personal healing.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show reflecting on Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s transformational impact on American politics and the foundation he laid for a multiracial democratic coalition. From Operation PUSH to his historic 1988 presidential run, Dr. Ken explains why Jackson’s leadership changed the trajectory of Black political power. The focus then turns to Black women, as Dr. Ken delivers a heartfelt warning about over functioning — when survival mode becomes identity and strength becomes isolation. He explores how society rewards exhaustion while ignoring the emotional cost of hyper-independence. Listeners engage in real time, affirming that Black women deserve support, softness, and peace. This hour blends political history with personal healing.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show reflecting on Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s transformational impact on American politics and the foundation he laid for a multiracial democratic coalition. From Operation PUSH to his historic 1988 presidential run, Dr. Ken explains why Jackson’s leadership changed the trajectory of Black political power. The focus then turns to Black women, as Dr. Ken delivers a heartfelt warning about over functioning — when survival mode becomes identity and strength becomes isolation. He explores how society rewards exhaustion while ignoring the emotional cost of hyper-independence. Listeners engage in real time, affirming that Black women deserve support, softness, and peace. This hour blends political history with personal healing.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>2/17/26 5PM: Power, Politics &#038; Accountability</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-8cfwmx9glxcsuh8n6npruyhx2aftlfcj</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two moves from reflection to real-time accountability. Dr. Ken covers troubling local headlines, including cases involving harm to the elderly, public safety concerns, and allegations of excessive force in Milwaukee. He revisits the conversation around “White Girl tears” following a City Hall complaint involving a Milwaukee alderwoman and expands the discussion to ethics questions surrounding the Common Council. Truth Nation weighs in on whether lines were crossed and whether leadership is being held to the same standards it demands of others. The hour also closes with national political tension and continued reaction to the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson. A fast-moving hour filled with news, debate, and unfiltered commentary.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two moves from reflection to real-time accountability. Dr. Ken covers troubling local headlines, including cases involving harm to the elderly, public safety concerns, and allegations of excessive force in Milwaukee. He revisits the conversation aro]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two moves from reflection to real-time accountability. Dr. Ken covers troubling local headlines, including cases involving harm to the elderly, public safety concerns, and allegations of excessive force in Milwaukee. He revisits the conversation around “White Girl tears” following a City Hall complaint involving a Milwaukee alderwoman and expands the discussion to ethics questions surrounding the Common Council. Truth Nation weighs in on whether lines were crossed and whether leadership is being held to the same standards it demands of others. The hour also closes with national political tension and continued reaction to the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson. A fast-moving hour filled with news, debate, and unfiltered commentary.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour Two moves from reflection to real-time accountability. Dr. Ken covers troubling local headlines, including cases involving harm to the elderly, public safety concerns, and allegations of excessive force in Milwaukee. He revisits the conversation around “White Girl tears” following a City Hall complaint involving a Milwaukee alderwoman and expands the discussion to ethics questions surrounding the Common Council. Truth Nation weighs in on whether lines were crossed and whether leadership is being held to the same standards it demands of others. The hour also closes with national political tension and continued reaction to the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson. A fast-moving hour filled with news, debate, and unfiltered commentary.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:51</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>2/16/26 4PM: Healing</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ef9cn1zmlog8394klbby398gu7tryljo</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240963</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>There’s a quiet epidemic happening — and we’re not talking about it enough. In this powerful hour, Dr. Ken explores the growing reality of aging Black men living in isolation. From being raised to provide instead of connect, to pride replacing vulnerability, the conversation challenges what strength has meant for generations. Listeners reflect on retirement, divorce, emotional avoidance, and whether men were ever taught how to build real relational equity. Is loneliness a choice, a byproduct, or a warning sign? This hour is about healing — without shame.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There’s a quiet epidemic happening — and we’re not talking about it enough. In this powerful hour, Dr. Ken explores the growing reality of aging Black men living in isolation. From being raised to provide instead of connect, to pride replacing vulnerabil]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There’s a quiet epidemic happening — and we’re not talking about it enough. In this powerful hour, Dr. Ken explores the growing reality of aging Black men living in isolation. From being raised to provide instead of connect, to pride replacing vulnerability, the conversation challenges what strength has meant for generations. Listeners reflect on retirement, divorce, emotional avoidance, and whether men were ever taught how to build real relational equity. Is loneliness a choice, a byproduct, or a warning sign? This hour is about healing — without shame.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7979215_2026-02-17-000015.128.mp3" length="44490278" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There’s a quiet epidemic happening — and we’re not talking about it enough. In this powerful hour, Dr. Ken explores the growing reality of aging Black men living in isolation. From being raised to provide instead of connect, to pride replacing vulnerability, the conversation challenges what strength has meant for generations. Listeners reflect on retirement, divorce, emotional avoidance, and whether men were ever taught how to build real relational equity. Is loneliness a choice, a byproduct, or a warning sign? This hour is about healing — without shame.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>46:19</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/16/26 5PM: Don’t Let the Outfit Speak Louder Than You</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-le8cgcd5qajchqjfyiixinwvweob1gos</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The headlines ranged from national to local — but the deeper theme was perception. After breaking down today’s Top 5 stories, Dr. Ken turns to a cultural question: does how you dress determine how you’re treated? Listeners flood the chat with reactions about professionalism, bias, generational standards, and self-presentation. From city hall confrontations to airport shutdowns, this hour blends news with self-awareness. Because sometimes the fight isn’t just political — it’s personal branding.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The headlines ranged from national to local — but the deeper theme was perception. After breaking down today’s Top 5 stories, Dr. Ken turns to a cultural question: does how you dress determine how you’re treated? Listeners flood the chat with reactions a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The headlines ranged from national to local — but the deeper theme was perception. After breaking down today’s Top 5 stories, Dr. Ken turns to a cultural question: does how you dress determine how you’re treated? Listeners flood the chat with reactions about professionalism, bias, generational standards, and self-presentation. From city hall confrontations to airport shutdowns, this hour blends news with self-awareness. Because sometimes the fight isn’t just political — it’s personal branding.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The headlines ranged from national to local — but the deeper theme was perception. After breaking down today’s Top 5 stories, Dr. Ken turns to a cultural question: does how you dress determine how you’re treated? Listeners flood the chat with reactions about professionalism, bias, generational standards, and self-presentation. From city hall confrontations to airport shutdowns, this hour blends news with self-awareness. Because sometimes the fight isn’t just political — it’s personal branding.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/13/26 4PM: Continue</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-cg9i0p883hhusipr82qpvej2gzw2zqs2</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:240972</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>In Hour 1, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to rethink how we teach Black history to our children. He argues that identity is armor, and when kids only learn trauma without learning excellence, they develop fragile confidence. The conversation shifts on this Pop-Off Friday when Dr. Ken opens the floor to Truth Nation and tackles Black leadership head-on — and makes it clear: “Our leadership ain’t it.” From superstition talk on Friday the 13th to unfiltered YouTube chat exchanges, this hour blends culture, accountability, and bold commentary.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Hour 1, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to rethink how we teach Black history to our children. He argues that identity is armor, and when kids only learn trauma without learning excellence, they develop fragile confidence. The conversation shifts on this]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Hour 1, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to rethink how we teach Black history to our children. He argues that identity is armor, and when kids only learn trauma without learning excellence, they develop fragile confidence. The conversation shifts on this Pop-Off Friday when Dr. Ken opens the floor to Truth Nation and tackles Black leadership head-on — and makes it clear: “Our leadership ain’t it.” From superstition talk on Friday the 13th to unfiltered YouTube chat exchanges, this hour blends culture, accountability, and bold commentary.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Hour 1, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to rethink how we teach Black history to our children. He argues that identity is armor, and when kids only learn trauma without learning excellence, they develop fragile confidence. The conversation shifts on this Pop-Off Friday when Dr. Ken opens the floor to Truth Nation and tackles Black leadership head-on — and makes it clear: “Our leadership ain’t it.” From superstition talk on Friday the 13th to unfiltered YouTube chat exchanges, this hour blends culture, accountability, and bold commentary.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In Hour 1, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to rethink how we teach Black history to our children. He argues that identity is armor, and when kids only learn trauma without learning excellence, they develop fragile confidence. The conversation shifts on this Pop-Off Friday when Dr. Ken opens the floor to Truth Nation and tackles Black leadership head-on — and makes it clear: “Our leadership ain’t it.” From superstition talk on Friday the 13th to unfiltered YouTube chat exchanges, this hour blends culture, accountability, and bold commentary.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/13/26 5PM: Black History Trivia</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-6xdcrhhl8ulvag9zoookesfhnbihhjc6</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when Black history becomes assignment instead of celebration?</p>
<p>In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken reframes Black History Month as a blueprint for the future. He explains why identity rooted in truth builds resilience and why children must learn about excellence alongside struggle. On Pop-Off Friday, listeners help choose the topic, and Dr. Ken delivers strong words about the current state of Black leadership. The YouTube chat stays active as he responds live and challenges the community to expect more. The hour closes with practical steps families can take to build culturally grounded, future-ready children.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What happens when Black history becomes assignment instead of celebration?
In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken reframes Black History Month as a blueprint for the future. He explains why identity rooted in truth builds resilience and why children must l]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What happens when Black history becomes assignment instead of celebration?</p>
<p>In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken reframes Black History Month as a blueprint for the future. He explains why identity rooted in truth builds resilience and why children must learn about excellence alongside struggle. On Pop-Off Friday, listeners help choose the topic, and Dr. Ken delivers strong words about the current state of Black leadership. The YouTube chat stays active as he responds live and challenges the community to expect more. The hour closes with practical steps families can take to build culturally grounded, future-ready children.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens when Black history becomes assignment instead of celebration?
In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken reframes Black History Month as a blueprint for the future. He explains why identity rooted in truth builds resilience and why children must learn about excellence alongside struggle. On Pop-Off Friday, listeners help choose the topic, and Dr. Ken delivers strong words about the current state of Black leadership. The YouTube chat stays active as he responds live and challenges the community to expect more. The hour closes with practical steps families can take to build culturally grounded, future-ready children.]]></itunes:summary>
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In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken reframes Black History Month as a blueprint for the future. He explains why identity rooted in truth builds resilience and why children must learn about excellence alongside struggle. On Pop-Off Friday, listeners help choose the topic, and Dr. Ken delivers strong words about the current state of Black leadership. The YouTube chat stays active as he responds live and challenges the community to expect more. The hour closes with practical steps families can take to build culturally grounded, future-ready children.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/12/26 4PM: The Jewish Phenomenon</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-d8kf7p2eglczymkrtbthumtcnwydghhr</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>What separates communities that build generational wealth from those that struggle to keep it? Dr. Ken explores “The Jewish Phenomenon” and outlines seven key principles behind enduring success — then flips the mirror back on us. From wealth data and education standards to entrepreneurship and financial discipline, this hour is a blueprint conversation. If you voted for self-determination… this episode will test what that really means.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What separates communities that build generational wealth from those that struggle to keep it? Dr. Ken explores “The Jewish Phenomenon” and outlines seven key principles behind enduring success — then flips the mirror back on us. From wealth data and edu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What separates communities that build generational wealth from those that struggle to keep it? Dr. Ken explores “The Jewish Phenomenon” and outlines seven key principles behind enduring success — then flips the mirror back on us. From wealth data and education standards to entrepreneurship and financial discipline, this hour is a blueprint conversation. If you voted for self-determination… this episode will test what that really means.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What separates communities that build generational wealth from those that struggle to keep it? Dr. Ken explores “The Jewish Phenomenon” and outlines seven key principles behind enduring success — then flips the mirror back on us. From wealth data and education standards to entrepreneurship and financial discipline, this hour is a blueprint conversation. If you voted for self-determination… this episode will test what that really means.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/12/26 5PM: Self-Determination</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-weyekfiic634r0mqvwaekrry0jrzjnxc</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday, 100% of Truth Nation voted for self-determination. So what does that actually require?</p>
<p>In this hour, Dr. Ken Harris breaks down the tactics necessary to make self-determination real — from developing verbal confidence and assertiveness to living prudently while still celebrating success. He challenges listeners to embrace innovation, individuality, and the psychological drive to prove something, because adversity should build determination — not excuses.</p>
<p>Plus, it’s a packed Top 5 @ 5:
The EPA rolls back Obama-era climate rules in what’s being called the largest deregulatory action in history.
Milwaukee leaders introduce an “ICE Out Milwaukee” initiative.
A Franklin store owner is accused of SNAP fraud.
A missing Wisconsin woman is found dead in Michigan.
And a fired Walgreens employee allegedly sends disturbing photo orders.</p>
<p>Sandra calls in, Al weighs in (with one rare positive moment), and breaking news updates on the Nancy Guthrie case unfold live. If you believe in self-determination, this hour forces the next question: Are we disciplined enough to build it?</p>
<p>Listen back now.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Yesterday, 100% of Truth Nation voted for self-determination. So what does that actually require?
In this hour, Dr. Ken Harris breaks down the tactics necessary to make self-determination real — from developing verbal confidence and assertiveness to livi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday, 100% of Truth Nation voted for self-determination. So what does that actually require?</p>
<p>In this hour, Dr. Ken Harris breaks down the tactics necessary to make self-determination real — from developing verbal confidence and assertiveness to living prudently while still celebrating success. He challenges listeners to embrace innovation, individuality, and the psychological drive to prove something, because adversity should build determination — not excuses.</p>
<p>Plus, it’s a packed Top 5 @ 5:
The EPA rolls back Obama-era climate rules in what’s being called the largest deregulatory action in history.
Milwaukee leaders introduce an “ICE Out Milwaukee” initiative.
A Franklin store owner is accused of SNAP fraud.
A missing Wisconsin woman is found dead in Michigan.
And a fired Walgreens employee allegedly sends disturbing photo orders.</p>
<p>Sandra calls in, Al weighs in (with one rare positive moment), and breaking news updates on the Nancy Guthrie case unfold live. If you believe in self-determination, this hour forces the next question: Are we disciplined enough to build it?</p>
<p>Listen back now.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yesterday, 100% of Truth Nation voted for self-determination. So what does that actually require?
In this hour, Dr. Ken Harris breaks down the tactics necessary to make self-determination real — from developing verbal confidence and assertiveness to living prudently while still celebrating success. He challenges listeners to embrace innovation, individuality, and the psychological drive to prove something, because adversity should build determination — not excuses.
Plus, it’s a packed Top 5 @ 5:
The EPA rolls back Obama-era climate rules in what’s being called the largest deregulatory action in history.
Milwaukee leaders introduce an “ICE Out Milwaukee” initiative.
A Franklin store owner is accused of SNAP fraud.
A missing Wisconsin woman is found dead in Michigan.
And a fired Walgreens employee allegedly sends disturbing photo orders.
Sandra calls in, Al weighs in (with one rare positive moment), and breaking news updates on the Nancy Guthrie case unfold live. If you believe in self-determination, this hour forces the next question: Are we disciplined enough to build it?
Listen back now.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Yesterday, 100% of Truth Nation voted for self-determination. So what does that actually require?
In this hour, Dr. Ken Harris breaks down the tactics necessary to make self-determination real — from developing verbal confidence and assertiveness to living prudently while still celebrating success. He challenges listeners to embrace innovation, individuality, and the psychological drive to prove something, because adversity should build determination — not excuses.
Plus, it’s a packed Top 5 @ 5:
The EPA rolls back Obama-era climate rules in what’s being called the largest deregulatory action in history.
Milwaukee leaders introduce an “ICE Out Milwaukee” initiative.
A Franklin store owner is accused of SNAP fraud.
A missing Wisconsin woman is found dead in Michigan.
And a fired Walgreens employee allegedly sends disturbing photo orders.
Sandra calls in, Al weighs in (with one rare positive moment), and breaking news updates on the Nancy Guthrie case unfold live. If you believe in self-]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/11/26 4PM: Build Your Own</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-1iusw71y7cbkd4ksc2ngub2iv2qk7z00</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris dives deep into the real meaning of Black History Month—how it started, why it matters, and whether we’ve lost sight of its purpose. Then he asks the big question: What actually needs to change for Black America to say things are different? Callers weigh in on justice, unity, economics, and political power, but Ken keeps pushing for concrete answers. A passionate, sometimes heated, hour focused on accountability and action.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris dives deep into the real meaning of Black History Month—how it started, why it matters, and whether we’ve lost sight of its purpose. Then he asks the big question: What actually needs to change for Black America to say things are different]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris dives deep into the real meaning of Black History Month—how it started, why it matters, and whether we’ve lost sight of its purpose. Then he asks the big question: What actually needs to change for Black America to say things are different? Callers weigh in on justice, unity, economics, and political power, but Ken keeps pushing for concrete answers. A passionate, sometimes heated, hour focused on accountability and action.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris dives deep into the real meaning of Black History Month—how it started, why it matters, and whether we’ve lost sight of its purpose. Then he asks the big question: What actually needs to change for Black America to say things are different? Callers weigh in on justice, unity, economics, and political power, but Ken keeps pushing for concrete answers. A passionate, sometimes heated, hour focused on accountability and action.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>2/11/26 5PM: Integration or Self-Determination? Choosing the Future</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-uoz55h6nfirkpjkwf5egpdltbcxbcxbb</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Integration or self-determination—which is the real path forward? Dr. Ken Harris continues the debate, arguing that economic power—not politics—is the key to Black progress. He also tackles Milwaukee Public Schools’ $46 million deficit, teacher accountability, and whether comfort has weakened the fight for change. A fiery, thought-provoking hour that demands personal responsibility</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Integration or self-determination—which is the real path forward? Dr. Ken Harris continues the debate, arguing that economic power—not politics—is the key to Black progress. He also tackles Milwaukee Public Schools’ $46 million deficit, teacher accountab]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Integration or self-determination—which is the real path forward? Dr. Ken Harris continues the debate, arguing that economic power—not politics—is the key to Black progress. He also tackles Milwaukee Public Schools’ $46 million deficit, teacher accountability, and whether comfort has weakened the fight for change. A fiery, thought-provoking hour that demands personal responsibility</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7971833_2026-02-12-004133.128.mp3" length="44424241" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Integration or self-determination—which is the real path forward? Dr. Ken Harris continues the debate, arguing that economic power—not politics—is the key to Black progress. He also tackles Milwaukee Public Schools’ $46 million deficit, teacher accountability, and whether comfort has weakened the fight for change. A fiery, thought-provoking hour that demands personal responsibility]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Integration or self-determination—which is the real path forward? Dr. Ken Harris continues the debate, arguing that economic power—not politics—is the key to Black progress. He also tackles Milwaukee Public Schools’ $46 million deficit, teacher accountability, and whether comfort has weakened the fight for change. A fiery, thought-provoking hour that demands personal responsibility]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/10/26 4PM: Negro History Month</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-usldttdm4u6qhcdmaepoutldljite0z0</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241003</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>In today’s short but loaded episode, Dr. Ken opens with a powerful Truth—challenging how Black History Month has been softened, branded, and made too comfortable. He argues that Black history was never meant to be cute or convenient, but honest, disruptive, and corrective—rooted in resistance, struggle, and survival without approval. Then it’s a rapid-fire Top 5 at 4, covering FEMA rejecting Wisconsin’s flooding aid appeal, new FBI surveillance images in a high-profile case, a major meth bust in Milwaukee, renewed scrutiny of the Wisconsin Center District CEO, and the City of Milwaukee’s nomination of a new violence prevention leader. The show wraps with a YouTube “study hall” check-in and a headline-making EEOC lawsuit involving Nike.</p>
<p>Short show. Heavy substance.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In today’s short but loaded episode, Dr. Ken opens with a powerful Truth—challenging how Black History Month has been softened, branded, and made too comfortable. He argues that Black history was never meant to be cute or convenient, but honest, disrupti]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today’s short but loaded episode, Dr. Ken opens with a powerful Truth—challenging how Black History Month has been softened, branded, and made too comfortable. He argues that Black history was never meant to be cute or convenient, but honest, disruptive, and corrective—rooted in resistance, struggle, and survival without approval. Then it’s a rapid-fire Top 5 at 4, covering FEMA rejecting Wisconsin’s flooding aid appeal, new FBI surveillance images in a high-profile case, a major meth bust in Milwaukee, renewed scrutiny of the Wisconsin Center District CEO, and the City of Milwaukee’s nomination of a new violence prevention leader. The show wraps with a YouTube “study hall” check-in and a headline-making EEOC lawsuit involving Nike.</p>
<p>Short show. Heavy substance.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7968347_2026-02-10-233147.128.mp3" length="43260642" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today’s short but loaded episode, Dr. Ken opens with a powerful Truth—challenging how Black History Month has been softened, branded, and made too comfortable. He argues that Black history was never meant to be cute or convenient, but honest, disruptive, and corrective—rooted in resistance, struggle, and survival without approval. Then it’s a rapid-fire Top 5 at 4, covering FEMA rejecting Wisconsin’s flooding aid appeal, new FBI surveillance images in a high-profile case, a major meth bust in Milwaukee, renewed scrutiny of the Wisconsin Center District CEO, and the City of Milwaukee’s nomination of a new violence prevention leader. The show wraps with a YouTube “study hall” check-in and a headline-making EEOC lawsuit involving Nike.
Short show. Heavy substance.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>45:02</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In today’s short but loaded episode, Dr. Ken opens with a powerful Truth—challenging how Black History Month has been softened, branded, and made too comfortable. He argues that Black history was never meant to be cute or convenient, but honest, disruptive, and corrective—rooted in resistance, struggle, and survival without approval. Then it’s a rapid-fire Top 5 at 4, covering FEMA rejecting Wisconsin’s flooding aid appeal, new FBI surveillance images in a high-profile case, a major meth bust in Milwaukee, renewed scrutiny of the Wisconsin Center District CEO, and the City of Milwaukee’s nomination of a new violence prevention leader. The show wraps with a YouTube “study hall” check-in and a headline-making EEOC lawsuit involving Nike.
Short show. Heavy substance.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/9/26 4PM: African American</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jjzvyzydiwfsib4edszq6dz9ebraffi5</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>When you can’t say “Black” during Black History Month, what are we really doing?
Dr. Ken opens with a powerful Truth on identity, history, and why language still matters. The hour heats up with a deep dive into the FAMU controversy after the word “Black” was reportedly flagged on a Black History Month flyer — sparking a real conversation about cultural erasure, common sense, and censorship disguised as compliance. This is one of those hours that makes you stop, think, and maybe get uncomfortable — in the best way.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When you can’t say “Black” during Black History Month, what are we really doing?
Dr. Ken opens with a powerful Truth on identity, history, and why language still matters. The hour heats up with a deep dive into the FAMU controversy after the word “Black”]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you can’t say “Black” during Black History Month, what are we really doing?
Dr. Ken opens with a powerful Truth on identity, history, and why language still matters. The hour heats up with a deep dive into the FAMU controversy after the word “Black” was reportedly flagged on a Black History Month flyer — sparking a real conversation about cultural erasure, common sense, and censorship disguised as compliance. This is one of those hours that makes you stop, think, and maybe get uncomfortable — in the best way.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[When you can’t say “Black” during Black History Month, what are we really doing?
Dr. Ken opens with a powerful Truth on identity, history, and why language still matters. The hour heats up with a deep dive into the FAMU controversy after the word “Black” was reportedly flagged on a Black History Month flyer — sparking a real conversation about cultural erasure, common sense, and censorship disguised as compliance. This is one of those hours that makes you stop, think, and maybe get uncomfortable — in the best way.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[When you can’t say “Black” during Black History Month, what are we really doing?
Dr. Ken opens with a powerful Truth on identity, history, and why language still matters. The hour heats up with a deep dive into the FAMU controversy after the word “Black” was reportedly flagged on a Black History Month flyer — sparking a real conversation about cultural erasure, common sense, and censorship disguised as compliance. This is one of those hours that makes you stop, think, and maybe get uncomfortable — in the best way.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/9/26 5PM: From Courtrooms to ICE: Accountability on Trial</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-tzme1t7nmdid5duraucagattcb8ljoji</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241011</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>From AI in the courtroom to ICE, body cams, and a live, unscripted studio moment — this hour had everything. Dr. Ken breaks down today’s Top 5 stories, including a judge sanctioning a DA for using AI, UW–Madison’s $27M research hit, and a tragic celebrity loss. Then things get real: an FBI agent refusing body cams, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley saying he won’t work with ICE, and a raw, unexpected moment when DT jumps into the conversation live. Power, accountability, and truth collide in a can’t-miss hour.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From AI in the courtroom to ICE, body cams, and a live, unscripted studio moment — this hour had everything. Dr. Ken breaks down today’s Top 5 stories, including a judge sanctioning a DA for using AI, UW–Madison’s $27M research hit, and a tragic celebrit]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From AI in the courtroom to ICE, body cams, and a live, unscripted studio moment — this hour had everything. Dr. Ken breaks down today’s Top 5 stories, including a judge sanctioning a DA for using AI, UW–Madison’s $27M research hit, and a tragic celebrity loss. Then things get real: an FBI agent refusing body cams, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley saying he won’t work with ICE, and a raw, unexpected moment when DT jumps into the conversation live. Power, accountability, and truth collide in a can’t-miss hour.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From AI in the courtroom to ICE, body cams, and a live, unscripted studio moment — this hour had everything. Dr. Ken breaks down today’s Top 5 stories, including a judge sanctioning a DA for using AI, UW–Madison’s $27M research hit, and a tragic celebrity loss. Then things get real: an FBI agent refusing body cams, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley saying he won’t work with ICE, and a raw, unexpected moment when DT jumps into the conversation live. Power, accountability, and truth collide in a can’t-miss hour.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[From AI in the courtroom to ICE, body cams, and a live, unscripted studio moment — this hour had everything. Dr. Ken breaks down today’s Top 5 stories, including a judge sanctioning a DA for using AI, UW–Madison’s $27M research hit, and a tragic celebrity loss. Then things get real: an FBI agent refusing body cams, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley saying he won’t work with ICE, and a raw, unexpected moment when DT jumps into the conversation live. Power, accountability, and truth collide in a can’t-miss hour.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/6/26 4PM: Prayer</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-99cx9eewfnx9f8a0jdfrp51wfo06cuis</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241015</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins Hour One with a powerful reflection on prayer and sacrifice after a young Racine woman risks everything to save her siblings from a house fire. The hour quickly turns as Dr. Ken responds to Trump’s racist video targeting the Obamas, sharing a personal encounter and asking a tough question: are people emboldened—or just exposed? Listener calls and heated YouTube chat debates follow, prompting Dr. Ken to check the conversation and reset the tone. Heavy truths, real talk, and no dodging the hard questions.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Hour One with a powerful reflection on prayer and sacrifice after a young Racine woman risks everything to save her siblings from a house fire. The hour quickly turns as Dr. Ken responds to Trump’s racist video targeting the Obamas, sharin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins Hour One with a powerful reflection on prayer and sacrifice after a young Racine woman risks everything to save her siblings from a house fire. The hour quickly turns as Dr. Ken responds to Trump’s racist video targeting the Obamas, sharing a personal encounter and asking a tough question: are people emboldened—or just exposed? Listener calls and heated YouTube chat debates follow, prompting Dr. Ken to check the conversation and reset the tone. Heavy truths, real talk, and no dodging the hard questions.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Hour One with a powerful reflection on prayer and sacrifice after a young Racine woman risks everything to save her siblings from a house fire. The hour quickly turns as Dr. Ken responds to Trump’s racist video targeting the Obamas, sharing a personal encounter and asking a tough question: are people emboldened—or just exposed? Listener calls and heated YouTube chat debates follow, prompting Dr. Ken to check the conversation and reset the tone. Heavy truths, real talk, and no dodging the hard questions.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Hour One with a powerful reflection on prayer and sacrifice after a young Racine woman risks everything to save her siblings from a house fire. The hour quickly turns as Dr. Ken responds to Trump’s racist video targeting the Obamas, sharing a personal encounter and asking a tough question: are people emboldened—or just exposed? Listener calls and heated YouTube chat debates follow, prompting Dr. Ken to check the conversation and reset the tone. Heavy truths, real talk, and no dodging the hard questions.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/6/26 5PM: Black Trivia Friday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-z1szgnklq5bwsxockgr6wsdd4n5w6krx</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241019</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two kicks off with a lighter turn as Dr. Ken jokes about Bad Bunny and embraces his inner hater before diving into the Top 5 @ 5, covering Trump’s racist post fallout, a West Allis embezzlement case, the Nancy Guthrie disappearance update, Milwaukee’s facial recognition ban, and the heroic Racine house fire rescue. The energy shifts to Black Trivia Friday, where Truth Nation competes for prizes and Wakim takes home the win. Dr. Ken wraps the hour engaging directly with YouTube comments and closing out the show with community connection.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two kicks off with a lighter turn as Dr. Ken jokes about Bad Bunny and embraces his inner hater before diving into the Top 5 @ 5, covering Trump’s racist post fallout, a West Allis embezzlement case, the Nancy Guthrie disappearance update, Milwaukee]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two kicks off with a lighter turn as Dr. Ken jokes about Bad Bunny and embraces his inner hater before diving into the Top 5 @ 5, covering Trump’s racist post fallout, a West Allis embezzlement case, the Nancy Guthrie disappearance update, Milwaukee’s facial recognition ban, and the heroic Racine house fire rescue. The energy shifts to Black Trivia Friday, where Truth Nation competes for prizes and Wakim takes home the win. Dr. Ken wraps the hour engaging directly with YouTube comments and closing out the show with community connection.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7962578_2026-02-07-004118.128.mp3" length="44011297" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour Two kicks off with a lighter turn as Dr. Ken jokes about Bad Bunny and embraces his inner hater before diving into the Top 5 @ 5, covering Trump’s racist post fallout, a West Allis embezzlement case, the Nancy Guthrie disappearance update, Milwaukee’s facial recognition ban, and the heroic Racine house fire rescue. The energy shifts to Black Trivia Friday, where Truth Nation competes for prizes and Wakim takes home the win. Dr. Ken wraps the hour engaging directly with YouTube comments and closing out the show with community connection.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour Two kicks off with a lighter turn as Dr. Ken jokes about Bad Bunny and embraces his inner hater before diving into the Top 5 @ 5, covering Trump’s racist post fallout, a West Allis embezzlement case, the Nancy Guthrie disappearance update, Milwaukee’s facial recognition ban, and the heroic Racine house fire rescue. The energy shifts to Black Trivia Friday, where Truth Nation competes for prizes and Wakim takes home the win. Dr. Ken wraps the hour engaging directly with YouTube comments and closing out the show with community connection.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/5/26 4PM: Don&#8217;t Ask for What You Can Take</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-yuh9fnnxv8kmh7524xvtqgkib3shaq5q</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241023</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show “feeling some kind of way,” asking Truth Nation a powerful question: what is the fundamental truth about being Black in America that we can all agree on? He challenges the idea that Blackness was ever a weakness, arguing instead that systemic barriers — including intentional underfunding of MPS — were designed to slow natural Black progress. The conversation opens up to listeners, followed by discussion of a deadly Kenosha school shooting and a deeper dive into education, including whether it’s time to bring back dedicated teacher-training schools. A thought-provoking hour centered on truth, history, and how systems shape outcomes.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show “feeling some kind of way,” asking Truth Nation a powerful question: what is the fundamental truth about being Black in America that we can all agree on? He challenges the idea that Blackness was ever a weakness, arguing instead th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show “feeling some kind of way,” asking Truth Nation a powerful question: what is the fundamental truth about being Black in America that we can all agree on? He challenges the idea that Blackness was ever a weakness, arguing instead that systemic barriers — including intentional underfunding of MPS — were designed to slow natural Black progress. The conversation opens up to listeners, followed by discussion of a deadly Kenosha school shooting and a deeper dive into education, including whether it’s time to bring back dedicated teacher-training schools. A thought-provoking hour centered on truth, history, and how systems shape outcomes.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7960166_2026-02-06-000006.128.mp3" length="44300525" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show “feeling some kind of way,” asking Truth Nation a powerful question: what is the fundamental truth about being Black in America that we can all agree on? He challenges the idea that Blackness was ever a weakness, arguing instead that systemic barriers — including intentional underfunding of MPS — were designed to slow natural Black progress. The conversation opens up to listeners, followed by discussion of a deadly Kenosha school shooting and a deeper dive into education, including whether it’s time to bring back dedicated teacher-training schools. A thought-provoking hour centered on truth, history, and how systems shape outcomes.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:07</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show “feeling some kind of way,” asking Truth Nation a powerful question: what is the fundamental truth about being Black in America that we can all agree on? He challenges the idea that Blackness was ever a weakness, arguing instead that systemic barriers — including intentional underfunding of MPS — were designed to slow natural Black progress. The conversation opens up to listeners, followed by discussion of a deadly Kenosha school shooting and a deeper dive into education, including whether it’s time to bring back dedicated teacher-training schools. A thought-provoking hour centered on truth, history, and how systems shape outcomes.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/5/26 5PM: Pushed, Not Placed</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-mekyyuqtp5lbuxnromkra3bjtuhl4i1d</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241027</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two mixes headlines, culture, and classic Dr. Ken tangents. The show kicks off with a Truth Nation-fueled rant on subscription overload and nonstop YouTube ads before shifting into the Top 5 stories of the day — including Giannis staying put (for now), troubling Epstein connections in Milwaukee, teachers stepping up for students, and national political developments. Calls and YouTube chat drive the conversation as concern grows over a missing Atlanta rapper’s son, before Dr. Ken wraps the show with final thoughts and community perspective.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two mixes headlines, culture, and classic Dr. Ken tangents. The show kicks off with a Truth Nation-fueled rant on subscription overload and nonstop YouTube ads before shifting into the Top 5 stories of the day — including Giannis staying put (for no]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two mixes headlines, culture, and classic Dr. Ken tangents. The show kicks off with a Truth Nation-fueled rant on subscription overload and nonstop YouTube ads before shifting into the Top 5 stories of the day — including Giannis staying put (for now), troubling Epstein connections in Milwaukee, teachers stepping up for students, and national political developments. Calls and YouTube chat drive the conversation as concern grows over a missing Atlanta rapper’s son, before Dr. Ken wraps the show with final thoughts and community perspective.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7960162_2026-02-06-003002.128.mp3" length="44163016" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two mixes headlines, culture, and classic Dr. Ken tangents. The show kicks off with a Truth Nation-fueled rant on subscription overload and nonstop YouTube ads before shifting into the Top 5 stories of the day — including Giannis staying put (for now), troubling Epstein connections in Milwaukee, teachers stepping up for students, and national political developments. Calls and YouTube chat drive the conversation as concern grows over a missing Atlanta rapper’s son, before Dr. Ken wraps the show with final thoughts and community perspective.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:59</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour two mixes headlines, culture, and classic Dr. Ken tangents. The show kicks off with a Truth Nation-fueled rant on subscription overload and nonstop YouTube ads before shifting into the Top 5 stories of the day — including Giannis staying put (for now), troubling Epstein connections in Milwaukee, teachers stepping up for students, and national political developments. Calls and YouTube chat drive the conversation as concern grows over a missing Atlanta rapper’s son, before Dr. Ken wraps the show with final thoughts and community perspective.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/4/26 4PM: Still Matters</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-rrcvmoy6oxumuwzfxysek5hl7kch5xdi</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241033</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth about why Black history is more than individual icons — it’s about the institutions that carried us when America shut us out. From churches and HBCUs to Black Greek life and media, the conversation centers on why these systems still matter, especially in Milwaukee. NYGP joins to break down the latest Giannis trade deadline buzz as hope grows he may remain a Buck. The hour takes a serious turn with discussion around another fatal MPD shooting during a police chase, listener reaction, and a call-in that sparks debate about staying focused on local accountability.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth about why Black history is more than individual icons — it’s about the institutions that carried us when America shut us out. From churches and HBCUs to Black Greek life and media, the conversation centers on ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth about why Black history is more than individual icons — it’s about the institutions that carried us when America shut us out. From churches and HBCUs to Black Greek life and media, the conversation centers on why these systems still matter, especially in Milwaukee. NYGP joins to break down the latest Giannis trade deadline buzz as hope grows he may remain a Buck. The hour takes a serious turn with discussion around another fatal MPD shooting during a police chase, listener reaction, and a call-in that sparks debate about staying focused on local accountability.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7957754_2026-02-05-003854.128.mp3" length="44569690" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth about why Black history is more than individual icons — it’s about the institutions that carried us when America shut us out. From churches and HBCUs to Black Greek life and media, the conversation centers on why these systems still matter, especially in Milwaukee. NYGP joins to break down the latest Giannis trade deadline buzz as hope grows he may remain a Buck. The hour takes a serious turn with discussion around another fatal MPD shooting during a police chase, listener reaction, and a call-in that sparks debate about staying focused on local accountability.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:24</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth about why Black history is more than individual icons — it’s about the institutions that carried us when America shut us out. From churches and HBCUs to Black Greek life and media, the conversation centers on why these systems still matter, especially in Milwaukee. NYGP joins to break down the latest Giannis trade deadline buzz as hope grows he may remain a Buck. The hour takes a serious turn with discussion around another fatal MPD shooting during a police chase, listener reaction, and a call-in that sparks debate about staying focused on local accountability.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>2/4/26 5PM: Wrong is Wrong</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-uwv9cenp6k2dcsvburadla8lyna0jz0e</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241036</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two brings a mix of headlines, community voices, and classic Dr. Ken tangents. Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 stories of the day, including new Marquette polling, food desert legislation, and multiple local shootings. YouTube chat stays active as listeners weigh in, calls come through, and the poll of the day asks whether Dr. Ken should stand or sit while hosting the show. The hour wraps with discussion on Washington Post layoffs, weather updates, and final thoughts as Truth Nation keeps the conversation real to the very end.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two brings a mix of headlines, community voices, and classic Dr. Ken tangents. Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 stories of the day, including new Marquette polling, food desert legislation, and multiple local shootings. YouTube chat stays active as li]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two brings a mix of headlines, community voices, and classic Dr. Ken tangents. Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 stories of the day, including new Marquette polling, food desert legislation, and multiple local shootings. YouTube chat stays active as listeners weigh in, calls come through, and the poll of the day asks whether Dr. Ken should stand or sit while hosting the show. The hour wraps with discussion on Washington Post layoffs, weather updates, and final thoughts as Truth Nation keeps the conversation real to the very end.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7957753_2026-02-05-003253.128.mp3" length="42724376" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two brings a mix of headlines, community voices, and classic Dr. Ken tangents. Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 stories of the day, including new Marquette polling, food desert legislation, and multiple local shootings. YouTube chat stays active as listeners weigh in, calls come through, and the poll of the day asks whether Dr. Ken should stand or sit while hosting the show. The hour wraps with discussion on Washington Post layoffs, weather updates, and final thoughts as Truth Nation keeps the conversation real to the very end.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:30</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour two brings a mix of headlines, community voices, and classic Dr. Ken tangents. Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 stories of the day, including new Marquette polling, food desert legislation, and multiple local shootings. YouTube chat stays active as listeners weigh in, calls come through, and the poll of the day asks whether Dr. Ken should stand or sit while hosting the show. The hour wraps with discussion on Washington Post layoffs, weather updates, and final thoughts as Truth Nation keeps the conversation real to the very end.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>2/3/26 4PM: Dead is Dead</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-yydsx40c7lpslp6qjga8ncar8csnuu9j</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>During Black History Month, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to move beyond remembering struggle and start protecting the future we’re building today. He explains why generational wealth without protection is fragile and how life insurance plays a critical role in creating stability, preventing generational setbacks, and building lasting legacy for Black families. Life insurance broker Launita Dawson joins the show to reinforce the message, sharing why protection must happen while you’re alive. Dr. Ken and Launita break down how life insurance actually works, discuss different types of policies and premiums, and answer the real questions families need to be asking to protect what they’ve worked for.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[During Black History Month, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to move beyond remembering struggle and start protecting the future we’re building today. He explains why generational wealth without protection is fragile and how life insurance plays a critical r]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>During Black History Month, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to move beyond remembering struggle and start protecting the future we’re building today. He explains why generational wealth without protection is fragile and how life insurance plays a critical role in creating stability, preventing generational setbacks, and building lasting legacy for Black families. Life insurance broker Launita Dawson joins the show to reinforce the message, sharing why protection must happen while you’re alive. Dr. Ken and Launita break down how life insurance actually works, discuss different types of policies and premiums, and answer the real questions families need to be asking to protect what they’ve worked for.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[During Black History Month, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to move beyond remembering struggle and start protecting the future we’re building today. He explains why generational wealth without protection is fragile and how life insurance plays a critical role in creating stability, preventing generational setbacks, and building lasting legacy for Black families. Life insurance broker Launita Dawson joins the show to reinforce the message, sharing why protection must happen while you’re alive. Dr. Ken and Launita break down how life insurance actually works, discuss different types of policies and premiums, and answer the real questions families need to be asking to protect what they’ve worked for.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[During Black History Month, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to move beyond remembering struggle and start protecting the future we’re building today. He explains why generational wealth without protection is fragile and how life insurance plays a critical role in creating stability, preventing generational setbacks, and building lasting legacy for Black families. Life insurance broker Launita Dawson joins the show to reinforce the message, sharing why protection must happen while you’re alive. Dr. Ken and Launita break down how life insurance actually works, discuss different types of policies and premiums, and answer the real questions families need to be asking to protect what they’ve worked for.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>2/3/26 5PM: Plea Deals</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-rnt6fef2sghai6a1ksms8v0thr2oj5ce</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into breaking local and national news, starting with a Milwaukee town hall on potential ICE operations that drew hundreds of attendees. Dr. Ken reacts to Congress ending the shutdown with a $1.2 trillion funding deal, developments in a high-profile transgender healthcare lawsuit, and a police shootout in Brookfield tied to drive-by shootings in Waukesha County. He also shares firsthand perspective after witnessing a stolen Wauwatosa squad car pursuit before arriving at the station. The hour continues with breaking news on an officer-involved shooting on Milwaukee’s north side, a Brown Deer homicide plea deal, and a discussion on whether plea bargains truly deliver justice. The show wraps with political updates, commentary on election security, listener calls, and final thoughts from Dr. Ken.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour dives into breaking local and national news, starting with a Milwaukee town hall on potential ICE operations that drew hundreds of attendees. Dr. Ken reacts to Congress ending the shutdown with a $1.2 trillion funding deal, developments i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into breaking local and national news, starting with a Milwaukee town hall on potential ICE operations that drew hundreds of attendees. Dr. Ken reacts to Congress ending the shutdown with a $1.2 trillion funding deal, developments in a high-profile transgender healthcare lawsuit, and a police shootout in Brookfield tied to drive-by shootings in Waukesha County. He also shares firsthand perspective after witnessing a stolen Wauwatosa squad car pursuit before arriving at the station. The hour continues with breaking news on an officer-involved shooting on Milwaukee’s north side, a Brown Deer homicide plea deal, and a discussion on whether plea bargains truly deliver justice. The show wraps with political updates, commentary on election security, listener calls, and final thoughts from Dr. Ken.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour dives into breaking local and national news, starting with a Milwaukee town hall on potential ICE operations that drew hundreds of attendees. Dr. Ken reacts to Congress ending the shutdown with a $1.2 trillion funding deal, developments in a high-profile transgender healthcare lawsuit, and a police shootout in Brookfield tied to drive-by shootings in Waukesha County. He also shares firsthand perspective after witnessing a stolen Wauwatosa squad car pursuit before arriving at the station. The hour continues with breaking news on an officer-involved shooting on Milwaukee’s north side, a Brown Deer homicide plea deal, and a discussion on whether plea bargains truly deliver justice. The show wraps with political updates, commentary on election security, listener calls, and final thoughts from Dr. Ken.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>2/2/26 4PM: Boss Moves</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-5ucjoqpiffa6wc64nepti5fuqdthdn9w</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the hour a little under the weather—but still sharp—after watching something rare in government: decisive leadership. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley fires the county’s HR director, and Dr. Ken calls it exactly what it was: a boss move in a system that usually hesitates.</p>
<p>From there, the conversation lightens but stays telling. Why do we still rely on Groundhog Day to predict the weather? Why pay meteorologists when animals seem to get the headlines? Milwaukee’s rhino enters the chat, along with a few side questions about Black History Month, curiosity, and culture—including a quick Olivia Dean tangent.</p>
<p>The phones and YouTube chat heat up as Dr. Ken asks listeners how they plan to acknowledge and celebrate Black History Month, before the tone turns serious again with news of a second confirmed measles case in Wisconsin. The hour wraps with a candid discussion on vaccines, public health, and longevity, sparked by a call from Sandra, who credits staying on top of her vaccines as part of why she’s lived a long life.</p>
<p>Reflective, funny, and grounded in real-life consequences—this hour sets the tone for a deeper conversation.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the hour a little under the weather—but still sharp—after watching something rare in government: decisive leadership. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley fires the county’s HR director, and Dr. Ken calls it exactly what it was: a boss ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the hour a little under the weather—but still sharp—after watching something rare in government: decisive leadership. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley fires the county’s HR director, and Dr. Ken calls it exactly what it was: a boss move in a system that usually hesitates.</p>
<p>From there, the conversation lightens but stays telling. Why do we still rely on Groundhog Day to predict the weather? Why pay meteorologists when animals seem to get the headlines? Milwaukee’s rhino enters the chat, along with a few side questions about Black History Month, curiosity, and culture—including a quick Olivia Dean tangent.</p>
<p>The phones and YouTube chat heat up as Dr. Ken asks listeners how they plan to acknowledge and celebrate Black History Month, before the tone turns serious again with news of a second confirmed measles case in Wisconsin. The hour wraps with a candid discussion on vaccines, public health, and longevity, sparked by a call from Sandra, who credits staying on top of her vaccines as part of why she’s lived a long life.</p>
<p>Reflective, funny, and grounded in real-life consequences—this hour sets the tone for a deeper conversation.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the hour a little under the weather—but still sharp—after watching something rare in government: decisive leadership. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley fires the county’s HR director, and Dr. Ken calls it exactly what it was: a boss move in a system that usually hesitates.
From there, the conversation lightens but stays telling. Why do we still rely on Groundhog Day to predict the weather? Why pay meteorologists when animals seem to get the headlines? Milwaukee’s rhino enters the chat, along with a few side questions about Black History Month, curiosity, and culture—including a quick Olivia Dean tangent.
The phones and YouTube chat heat up as Dr. Ken asks listeners how they plan to acknowledge and celebrate Black History Month, before the tone turns serious again with news of a second confirmed measles case in Wisconsin. The hour wraps with a candid discussion on vaccines, public health, and longevity, sparked by a call from Sandra, who credits staying on top of her vaccines as part of why she’s lived a long life.
Reflective, funny, and grounded in real-life consequences—this hour sets the tone for a deeper conversation.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>43:42</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the hour a little under the weather—but still sharp—after watching something rare in government: decisive leadership. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley fires the county’s HR director, and Dr. Ken calls it exactly what it was: a boss move in a system that usually hesitates.
From there, the conversation lightens but stays telling. Why do we still rely on Groundhog Day to predict the weather? Why pay meteorologists when animals seem to get the headlines? Milwaukee’s rhino enters the chat, along with a few side questions about Black History Month, curiosity, and culture—including a quick Olivia Dean tangent.
The phones and YouTube chat heat up as Dr. Ken asks listeners how they plan to acknowledge and celebrate Black History Month, before the tone turns serious again with news of a second confirmed measles case in Wisconsin. The hour wraps with a candid discussion on vaccines, public health, and longevity, sparked by a call from Sandra, who credits staying on top of h]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>2/2/26 5PM: Who gets the Spotlight?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/02/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ozpnlryoag8kggdpmsylmpzaklxx0hdj</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two dives straight into the day’s biggest stories with the Top 5 @ 5, including the planned closure of the Kennedy Center, new SNAP work requirements that could impact millions, another measles case tied to UW–Madison, and disturbing developments involving the Epstein files and a former Wisconsin surgeon sentenced to prison.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken shares a personal story about being exposed to whooping cough, pushing the vaccine conversation beyond politics and into lived experience. As YouTube chat and texts roll in, the focus tightens on the Epstein file redactions—or lack thereof—and the real danger of destroying lives when evidence is mishandled or incomplete.</p>
<p>The hour closes with a powerful media critique: the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Dr. Ken asks the uncomfortable but necessary question—would this story be getting the same attention without the celebrity connection? And is this another example of “missing white woman syndrome,” or something more complicated?</p>
<p>Challenging, honest, and unafraid to interrogate media priorities, this hour asks listeners to look past headlines and into accountability.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two dives straight into the day’s biggest stories with the Top 5 @ 5, including the planned closure of the Kennedy Center, new SNAP work requirements that could impact millions, another measles case tied to UW–Madison, and disturbing developments in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two dives straight into the day’s biggest stories with the Top 5 @ 5, including the planned closure of the Kennedy Center, new SNAP work requirements that could impact millions, another measles case tied to UW–Madison, and disturbing developments involving the Epstein files and a former Wisconsin surgeon sentenced to prison.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken shares a personal story about being exposed to whooping cough, pushing the vaccine conversation beyond politics and into lived experience. As YouTube chat and texts roll in, the focus tightens on the Epstein file redactions—or lack thereof—and the real danger of destroying lives when evidence is mishandled or incomplete.</p>
<p>The hour closes with a powerful media critique: the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Dr. Ken asks the uncomfortable but necessary question—would this story be getting the same attention without the celebrity connection? And is this another example of “missing white woman syndrome,” or something more complicated?</p>
<p>Challenging, honest, and unafraid to interrogate media priorities, this hour asks listeners to look past headlines and into accountability.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour Two dives straight into the day’s biggest stories with the Top 5 @ 5, including the planned closure of the Kennedy Center, new SNAP work requirements that could impact millions, another measles case tied to UW–Madison, and disturbing developments involving the Epstein files and a former Wisconsin surgeon sentenced to prison.
Dr. Ken shares a personal story about being exposed to whooping cough, pushing the vaccine conversation beyond politics and into lived experience. As YouTube chat and texts roll in, the focus tightens on the Epstein file redactions—or lack thereof—and the real danger of destroying lives when evidence is mishandled or incomplete.
The hour closes with a powerful media critique: the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Dr. Ken asks the uncomfortable but necessary question—would this story be getting the same attention without the celebrity connection? And is this another example of “missing white woman syndrome,” or something more complicated?
Challenging, honest, and unafraid to interrogate media priorities, this hour asks listeners to look past headlines and into accountability.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour Two dives straight into the day’s biggest stories with the Top 5 @ 5, including the planned closure of the Kennedy Center, new SNAP work requirements that could impact millions, another measles case tied to UW–Madison, and disturbing developments involving the Epstein files and a former Wisconsin surgeon sentenced to prison.
Dr. Ken shares a personal story about being exposed to whooping cough, pushing the vaccine conversation beyond politics and into lived experience. As YouTube chat and texts roll in, the focus tightens on the Epstein file redactions—or lack thereof—and the real danger of destroying lives when evidence is mishandled or incomplete.
The hour closes with a powerful media critique: the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Dr. Ken asks the uncomfortable but necessary question—would this story be getting the same attention without the celebrity connection? And is this another example of “missing white woman syndrome,” or something more complicated?
Challenging]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/30/26 4PM: Good Leadership</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-gpsssvsgsn0iouexu0ccfki0ns0wwjzv</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:22:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour 1 of Truth in the Afternoon with Dr. Ken opens with a sharp breakdown of a leadership failure at Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety. Dr. Ken explains why the removal of Adam Procell wasn’t about performance, but about a preventable legal oversight—and what that says about governance, process, and foresight at City Hall. Listeners weigh in via talk-to-text and YouTube chat as the conversation continues, including a pointed call questioning whether this was more than a simple “oops.” Dr. Ken also checks in on his own health (running on just over five hours of sleep) before pivoting to breaking news: Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty, sparking a tough discussion on justice, punishment, and accountability. The hour wraps with news that Milwaukee is expanding the use of street cameras—and what that means for safety and surveillance.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour 1 of Truth in the Afternoon with Dr. Ken opens with a sharp breakdown of a leadership failure at Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety. Dr. Ken explains why the removal of Adam Procell wasn’t about performance, but about a preventable ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour 1 of Truth in the Afternoon with Dr. Ken opens with a sharp breakdown of a leadership failure at Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety. Dr. Ken explains why the removal of Adam Procell wasn’t about performance, but about a preventable legal oversight—and what that says about governance, process, and foresight at City Hall. Listeners weigh in via talk-to-text and YouTube chat as the conversation continues, including a pointed call questioning whether this was more than a simple “oops.” Dr. Ken also checks in on his own health (running on just over five hours of sleep) before pivoting to breaking news: Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty, sparking a tough discussion on justice, punishment, and accountability. The hour wraps with news that Milwaukee is expanding the use of street cameras—and what that means for safety and surveillance.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7946652_2026-01-30-231652.128.mp3" length="42645406" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour 1 of Truth in the Afternoon with Dr. Ken opens with a sharp breakdown of a leadership failure at Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety. Dr. Ken explains why the removal of Adam Procell wasn’t about performance, but about a preventable legal oversight—and what that says about governance, process, and foresight at City Hall. Listeners weigh in via talk-to-text and YouTube chat as the conversation continues, including a pointed call questioning whether this was more than a simple “oops.” Dr. Ken also checks in on his own health (running on just over five hours of sleep) before pivoting to breaking news: Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty, sparking a tough discussion on justice, punishment, and accountability. The hour wraps with news that Milwaukee is expanding the use of street cameras—and what that means for safety and surveillance.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:24</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour 1 of Truth in the Afternoon with Dr. Ken opens with a sharp breakdown of a leadership failure at Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety. Dr. Ken explains why the removal of Adam Procell wasn’t about performance, but about a preventable legal oversight—and what that says about governance, process, and foresight at City Hall. Listeners weigh in via talk-to-text and YouTube chat as the conversation continues, including a pointed call questioning whether this was more than a simple “oops.” Dr. Ken also checks in on his own health (running on just over five hours of sleep) before pivoting to breaking news: Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty, sparking a tough discussion on justice, punishment, and accountability. The hour wraps with news that Milwaukee is expanding the use of street cameras—and what that means for safety and surveillance.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/30/26 5PM: Pop Off Friday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ejjydxszvjrjbr359cjawbhwzrjtgt2a</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour 2 kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, starting with Milwaukee’s 180th birthday and moving through major headlines, including nationwide food recalls tied to rodent contamination, a proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban in Wisconsin schools, a $1.9 million real estate fraud case, and Sha’Carri Richardson finding herself in trouble once again. Dr. Ken brings context, perspective, and pointed commentary to each story. The hour closes with a discussion around the arrest of Don Lemon and another individual, breaking down why a federal law violation sparked public outrage and what accountability should really look like. The show wraps early to make way for Panthers basketball, but not before leaving listeners with plenty to think about.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour 2 kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, starting with Milwaukee’s 180th birthday and moving through major headlines, including nationwide food recalls tied to rodent contamination, a proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban in Wisconsin schools, a $1.9 million r]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour 2 kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, starting with Milwaukee’s 180th birthday and moving through major headlines, including nationwide food recalls tied to rodent contamination, a proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban in Wisconsin schools, a $1.9 million real estate fraud case, and Sha’Carri Richardson finding herself in trouble once again. Dr. Ken brings context, perspective, and pointed commentary to each story. The hour closes with a discussion around the arrest of Don Lemon and another individual, breaking down why a federal law violation sparked public outrage and what accountability should really look like. The show wraps early to make way for Panthers basketball, but not before leaving listeners with plenty to think about.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7946651_2026-01-30-231451.128.mp3" length="19387231" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour 2 kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, starting with Milwaukee’s 180th birthday and moving through major headlines, including nationwide food recalls tied to rodent contamination, a proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban in Wisconsin schools, a $1.9 million real estate fraud case, and Sha’Carri Richardson finding herself in trouble once again. Dr. Ken brings context, perspective, and pointed commentary to each story. The hour closes with a discussion around the arrest of Don Lemon and another individual, breaking down why a federal law violation sparked public outrage and what accountability should really look like. The show wraps early to make way for Panthers basketball, but not before leaving listeners with plenty to think about.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>20:10</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour 2 kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, starting with Milwaukee’s 180th birthday and moving through major headlines, including nationwide food recalls tied to rodent contamination, a proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban in Wisconsin schools, a $1.9 million real estate fraud case, and Sha’Carri Richardson finding herself in trouble once again. Dr. Ken brings context, perspective, and pointed commentary to each story. The hour closes with a discussion around the arrest of Don Lemon and another individual, breaking down why a federal law violation sparked public outrage and what accountability should really look like. The show wraps early to make way for Panthers basketball, but not before leaving listeners with plenty to think about.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/29/26 4PM: They&#8217;re Coming</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-cxr7zlrhmne9biyjeuajjiqyw7idaz25</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a sobering Truth titled “They’re Coming,” connecting massive corporate layoffs — including Amazon’s cuts — to Milwaukee’s long-standing Black employment crisis. He explains how automation and “efficiency” narratives hide the real fallout: families losing income, stability, and futures. While overall unemployment may look average, Dr. Ken reminds listeners that Black unemployment in Milwaukee remains among the worst in the nation due to decades of structural inequities. The conversation expands to planned obsolescence, corporate accountability, and whether communities are being pushed — or pushing themselves — out of opportunity. Calls from Sandra and Al keep the debate raw and real as Dr. Ken challenges Milwaukee to prepare, retrain, and build before the next wave hits.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a sobering Truth titled “They’re Coming,” connecting massive corporate layoffs — including Amazon’s cuts — to Milwaukee’s long-standing Black employment crisis. He explains how automation and “efficiency” narratives hide the r]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>1/29/26 5PM: Beware</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-81y9jkrycubwyzslihcrtfqwp1uhg4ll</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into breaking local and national headlines, from another anti-ICE student walkout in Milwaukee to political shakeups and violent crime investigations. Dr. Ken reacts to the closure of Sweet Connie’s Café, highlighting the quiet loss of Black-owned businesses amid economic pressure. RN Kwanda calls in to clear the air, adding levity before the conversation turns serious again — urging vigilance as robberies continue and another government shutdown looms. The show closes on a note of justice as Dr. Ken acknowledges the sentencing of the former officer who murdered Sonya Massey, calling it a reminder that accountability, while slow, still matters. A heavy, honest hour that underscores why preparation and awareness aren’t optional — they’re survival tools.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour dives into breaking local and national headlines, from another anti-ICE student walkout in Milwaukee to political shakeups and violent crime investigations. Dr. Ken reacts to the closure of Sweet Connie’s Café, highlighting the quiet loss]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into breaking local and national headlines, from another anti-ICE student walkout in Milwaukee to political shakeups and violent crime investigations. Dr. Ken reacts to the closure of Sweet Connie’s Café, highlighting the quiet loss of Black-owned businesses amid economic pressure. RN Kwanda calls in to clear the air, adding levity before the conversation turns serious again — urging vigilance as robberies continue and another government shutdown looms. The show closes on a note of justice as Dr. Ken acknowledges the sentencing of the former officer who murdered Sonya Massey, calling it a reminder that accountability, while slow, still matters. A heavy, honest hour that underscores why preparation and awareness aren’t optional — they’re survival tools.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour dives into breaking local and national headlines, from another anti-ICE student walkout in Milwaukee to political shakeups and violent crime investigations. Dr. Ken reacts to the closure of Sweet Connie’s Café, highlighting the quiet loss of Black-owned businesses amid economic pressure. RN Kwanda calls in to clear the air, adding levity before the conversation turns serious again — urging vigilance as robberies continue and another government shutdown looms. The show closes on a note of justice as Dr. Ken acknowledges the sentencing of the former officer who murdered Sonya Massey, calling it a reminder that accountability, while slow, still matters. A heavy, honest hour that underscores why preparation and awareness aren’t optional — they’re survival tools.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/28/26 4PM: Ruled by A.I.</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ngugkyyctub8gaop5vfcfimd9kpfqzbj</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth warning listeners not to blindly trust algorithms and artificial intelligence. He breaks down how AI isn’t neutral but built on biased data and power structures that can quietly reinforce inequality in policing, hiring, and lending. While acknowledging AI’s benefits, Dr. Ken makes clear he’s anti–blind trust, not anti-technology, urging transparency, oversight, and human judgment. The hour then shifts as NYGP joins to discuss Giannis’ future with the NBA trade deadline approaching, sparking debate over whether stars belong in big markets or smaller cities like Milwaukee. Dr. Ken closes the hour by calling out Milwaukee leadership, questioning what’s actually being done to move the city forward beyond talk.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth warning listeners not to blindly trust algorithms and artificial intelligence. He breaks down how AI isn’t neutral but built on biased data and power structures that can quietly reinforce inequality in policin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth warning listeners not to blindly trust algorithms and artificial intelligence. He breaks down how AI isn’t neutral but built on biased data and power structures that can quietly reinforce inequality in policing, hiring, and lending. While acknowledging AI’s benefits, Dr. Ken makes clear he’s anti–blind trust, not anti-technology, urging transparency, oversight, and human judgment. The hour then shifts as NYGP joins to discuss Giannis’ future with the NBA trade deadline approaching, sparking debate over whether stars belong in big markets or smaller cities like Milwaukee. Dr. Ken closes the hour by calling out Milwaukee leadership, questioning what’s actually being done to move the city forward beyond talk.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth warning listeners not to blindly trust algorithms and artificial intelligence. He breaks down how AI isn’t neutral but built on biased data and power structures that can quietly reinforce inequality in policing, hiring, and lending. While acknowledging AI’s benefits, Dr. Ken makes clear he’s anti–blind trust, not anti-technology, urging transparency, oversight, and human judgment. The hour then shifts as NYGP joins to discuss Giannis’ future with the NBA trade deadline approaching, sparking debate over whether stars belong in big markets or smaller cities like Milwaukee. Dr. Ken closes the hour by calling out Milwaukee leadership, questioning what’s actually being done to move the city forward beyond talk.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/28/26 5PM: Mentorship, Mortality &#038; the State of the City</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-anqfputrjphgaatsnmfuoxxy7xfmsjov</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour begins with major local headlines, from housing displacement and repeat burglaries to criminal convictions and continued speculation about Giannis’ future. Dr. Ken then shifts the focus to mentorship, highlighting how real guidance can change lives and sharing a personal story about growing up without a father and the impact mentorship had on his own path. The conversation deepens when Dr. Ken reacts to Ray J’s health scare, asking listeners whether they would want to know when their life will end. Calls from Sandra and Al spark debate about activism, pessimism, and whether social media fuels a constant sense of doom. The show wraps with Dr. Ken reminding listeners that while headlines matter, people — showing up, mentoring, and leading with intention — are what truly change a city.</p> ]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour begins with major local headlines, from housing displacement and repeat burglaries to criminal convictions and continued speculation about Giannis’ future. Dr. Ken then shifts the focus to mentorship, highlighting how real guidance can change lives and sharing a personal story about growing up without a father and the impact mentorship had on his own path. The conversation deepens when Dr. Ken reacts to Ray J’s health scare, asking listeners whether they would want to know when their life will end. Calls from Sandra and Al spark debate about activism, pessimism, and whether social media fuels a constant sense of doom. The show wraps with Dr. Ken reminding listeners that while headlines matter, people — showing up, mentoring, and leading with intention — are what truly change a city.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour begins with major local headlines, from housing displacement and repeat burglaries to criminal convictions and continued speculation about Giannis’ future. Dr. Ken then shifts the focus to mentorship, highlighting how real guidance can change lives and sharing a personal story about growing up without a father and the impact mentorship had on his own path. The conversation deepens when Dr. Ken reacts to Ray J’s health scare, asking listeners whether they would want to know when their life will end. Calls from Sandra and Al spark debate about activism, pessimism, and whether social media fuels a constant sense of doom. The show wraps with Dr. Ken reminding listeners that while headlines matter, people — showing up, mentoring, and leading with intention — are what truly change a city.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/27/26 4PM: Just Respect</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-igdoxnpkfowqwzvfsyoz4dhw58qivcft</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a Truth titled “Just Respect,” pushing back on passive-aggressive conversations and selective views of free speech. Drawing on nearly three decades in law enforcement, he makes clear that military service and civilian policing are both honorable — but neither should be used to silence or diminish the other. The conversation then turns to housing, where Dr. Ken challenges assumptions about renting versus buying and breaks down “The Lines That Built (and Blocked) Wealth in Milwaukee.” From redlining maps to deed restrictions, he explains how policy — not culture — shaped who could build equity and who couldn’t. Calls and chat heat up as Truth Nation reacts, forcing listeners to rethink the American Dream and how history still impacts housing choices today.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a Truth titled “Just Respect,” pushing back on passive-aggressive conversations and selective views of free speech. Drawing on nearly three decades in law enforcement, he makes clear that military service and civilian policing]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a Truth titled “Just Respect,” pushing back on passive-aggressive conversations and selective views of free speech. Drawing on nearly three decades in law enforcement, he makes clear that military service and civilian policing are both honorable — but neither should be used to silence or diminish the other. The conversation then turns to housing, where Dr. Ken challenges assumptions about renting versus buying and breaks down “The Lines That Built (and Blocked) Wealth in Milwaukee.” From redlining maps to deed restrictions, he explains how policy — not culture — shaped who could build equity and who couldn’t. Calls and chat heat up as Truth Nation reacts, forcing listeners to rethink the American Dream and how history still impacts housing choices today.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a Truth titled “Just Respect,” pushing back on passive-aggressive conversations and selective views of free speech. Drawing on nearly three decades in law enforcement, he makes clear that military service and civilian policing are both honorable — but neither should be used to silence or diminish the other. The conversation then turns to housing, where Dr. Ken challenges assumptions about renting versus buying and breaks down “The Lines That Built (and Blocked) Wealth in Milwaukee.” From redlining maps to deed restrictions, he explains how policy — not culture — shaped who could build equity and who couldn’t. Calls and chat heat up as Truth Nation reacts, forcing listeners to rethink the American Dream and how history still impacts housing choices today.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>44:46</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/27/26 5PM: Ownership, Choice &#038; Who Gets Left Out</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ambpdejqoikb6kezflyvchcwcqnvdony</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives deeper into ownership, opportunity, and personal choice. Dr. Ken responds to YouTube questions on home warranties and revisits the rent-versus-buy debate as poll results reveal a strong preference for ownership — even as history complicates the conversation. The Top 5 @ 5 covers major developments, from a measles case in Wisconsin to criminal investigations and upcoming constitutional amendments. Dr. Ken then pivots to school choice, arguing that families should be able to choose what works best for their children and that opportunity shouldn’t be denied simply because others don’t benefit the same way. He closes the show previewing a deeper discussion on legacy, voting, and accountability — reminding Truth Nation that progress depends on choosing leaders who understand history, policy, and consequence.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour dives deeper into ownership, opportunity, and personal choice. Dr. Ken responds to YouTube questions on home warranties and revisits the rent-versus-buy debate as poll results reveal a strong preference for ownership — even as history com]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives deeper into ownership, opportunity, and personal choice. Dr. Ken responds to YouTube questions on home warranties and revisits the rent-versus-buy debate as poll results reveal a strong preference for ownership — even as history complicates the conversation. The Top 5 @ 5 covers major developments, from a measles case in Wisconsin to criminal investigations and upcoming constitutional amendments. Dr. Ken then pivots to school choice, arguing that families should be able to choose what works best for their children and that opportunity shouldn’t be denied simply because others don’t benefit the same way. He closes the show previewing a deeper discussion on legacy, voting, and accountability — reminding Truth Nation that progress depends on choosing leaders who understand history, policy, and consequence.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7939316_2026-01-28-003716.128.mp3" length="44377847" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour dives deeper into ownership, opportunity, and personal choice. Dr. Ken responds to YouTube questions on home warranties and revisits the rent-versus-buy debate as poll results reveal a strong preference for ownership — even as history complicates the conversation. The Top 5 @ 5 covers major developments, from a measles case in Wisconsin to criminal investigations and upcoming constitutional amendments. Dr. Ken then pivots to school choice, arguing that families should be able to choose what works best for their children and that opportunity shouldn’t be denied simply because others don’t benefit the same way. He closes the show previewing a deeper discussion on legacy, voting, and accountability — reminding Truth Nation that progress depends on choosing leaders who understand history, policy, and consequence.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/26/26 4PM: Carry On</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/26/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ceevebcybkufe7nbmjuvlymnwbthjjew</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241075</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show previewing a tough conversation and delivers a Truth on leadership, preparedness, and doing what’s right—even when it’s unpopular. Using Chief Norman’s decision to attend counterterrorism training in Israel, Dr. Ken explains why leadership isn’t about optics or comfort, but responsibility and readiness. He pushes back on criticism framing the trip as political, stressing it was a professional best-practices exchange meant to protect lives before crisis strikes. As calls and YouTube chat light up, Dr. Ken challenges Milwaukee’s habit of criticizing leaders for being reactive while also condemning them for being proactive. The hour blends serious leadership talk with lighter moments, including sports predictions with NYGP and spirited back-and-forth with Truth Nation.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show previewing a tough conversation and delivers a Truth on leadership, preparedness, and doing what’s right—even when it’s unpopular. Using Chief Norman’s decision to attend counterterrorism training in Israel, Dr. Ken explains why le]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show previewing a tough conversation and delivers a Truth on leadership, preparedness, and doing what’s right—even when it’s unpopular. Using Chief Norman’s decision to attend counterterrorism training in Israel, Dr. Ken explains why leadership isn’t about optics or comfort, but responsibility and readiness. He pushes back on criticism framing the trip as political, stressing it was a professional best-practices exchange meant to protect lives before crisis strikes. As calls and YouTube chat light up, Dr. Ken challenges Milwaukee’s habit of criticizing leaders for being reactive while also condemning them for being proactive. The hour blends serious leadership talk with lighter moments, including sports predictions with NYGP and spirited back-and-forth with Truth Nation.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7936961_2026-01-26-233801.128.mp3" length="42225357" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show previewing a tough conversation and delivers a Truth on leadership, preparedness, and doing what’s right—even when it’s unpopular. Using Chief Norman’s decision to attend counterterrorism training in Israel, Dr. Ken explains why leadership isn’t about optics or comfort, but responsibility and readiness. He pushes back on criticism framing the trip as political, stressing it was a professional best-practices exchange meant to protect lives before crisis strikes. As calls and YouTube chat light up, Dr. Ken challenges Milwaukee’s habit of criticizing leaders for being reactive while also condemning them for being proactive. The hour blends serious leadership talk with lighter moments, including sports predictions with NYGP and spirited back-and-forth with Truth Nation.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:58</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/26/26 5PM: Cold Truths, Hot Takes &#038; Preparedness</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/26/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jpp6hxn1oq3kkrfwfg1rqgmqfbxioxma</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:56:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241078</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour turns local and urgent as Dr. Ken reacts to extreme cold exposing unsafe housing conditions for North Side tenants and growing needs at Milwaukee warming shelters. The Top 5 @ 5 highlights heating failures, food donation needs, an EU investigation into Elon Musk’s AI platform, and a Milwaukee health care fraud case. Truth Nation keeps the energy high in YouTube chat—pressing Dr. Ken to try mushroom coffee—before the conversation shifts to a recent ICE/Border Patrol shooting in Minnesota. Dr. Ken sharply questions the official explanations, saying they don’t add up and calling for accountability through prosecution. The show wraps with final thoughts, live chat reactions, and a reminder that preparedness, clarity, and honesty matter—especially when lives are on the line.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour turns local and urgent as Dr. Ken reacts to extreme cold exposing unsafe housing conditions for North Side tenants and growing needs at Milwaukee warming shelters. The Top 5 @ 5 highlights heating failures, food donation needs, an EU inve]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour turns local and urgent as Dr. Ken reacts to extreme cold exposing unsafe housing conditions for North Side tenants and growing needs at Milwaukee warming shelters. The Top 5 @ 5 highlights heating failures, food donation needs, an EU investigation into Elon Musk’s AI platform, and a Milwaukee health care fraud case. Truth Nation keeps the energy high in YouTube chat—pressing Dr. Ken to try mushroom coffee—before the conversation shifts to a recent ICE/Border Patrol shooting in Minnesota. Dr. Ken sharply questions the official explanations, saying they don’t add up and calling for accountability through prosecution. The show wraps with final thoughts, live chat reactions, and a reminder that preparedness, clarity, and honesty matter—especially when lives are on the line.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour turns local and urgent as Dr. Ken reacts to extreme cold exposing unsafe housing conditions for North Side tenants and growing needs at Milwaukee warming shelters. The Top 5 @ 5 highlights heating failures, food donation needs, an EU investigation into Elon Musk’s AI platform, and a Milwaukee health care fraud case. Truth Nation keeps the energy high in YouTube chat—pressing Dr. Ken to try mushroom coffee—before the conversation shifts to a recent ICE/Border Patrol shooting in Minnesota. Dr. Ken sharply questions the official explanations, saying they don’t add up and calling for accountability through prosecution. The show wraps with final thoughts, live chat reactions, and a reminder that preparedness, clarity, and honesty matter—especially when lives are on the line.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The second hour turns local and urgent as Dr. Ken reacts to extreme cold exposing unsafe housing conditions for North Side tenants and growing needs at Milwaukee warming shelters. The Top 5 @ 5 highlights heating failures, food donation needs, an EU investigation into Elon Musk’s AI platform, and a Milwaukee health care fraud case. Truth Nation keeps the energy high in YouTube chat—pressing Dr. Ken to try mushroom coffee—before the conversation shifts to a recent ICE/Border Patrol shooting in Minnesota. Dr. Ken sharply questions the official explanations, saying they don’t add up and calling for accountability through prosecution. The show wraps with final thoughts, live chat reactions, and a reminder that preparedness, clarity, and honesty matter—especially when lives are on the line.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>1/23/26 4PM: Fist Bump</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-gkkcxhlfnj0mxa9brvazgprfxzcndwdh</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show breaking down why accountability lives in documentation—not spin, emotion, or selective storytelling. Using recent reporting involving a police report, a public official, and a leader of a publicly funded entity, Dr. Ken challenges the decision to withhold names when both parties are public figures, arguing that selective anonymity erodes trust. He makes clear this isn’t about guilt or innocence, but about transparency, structure, and the public’s right to context. The hour continues with breaking news, including a lockdown in Rock County and heated discussion around Milwaukee politics. Dr. Ken then takes on MPS budget cuts head-on, arguing bluntly that leadership means owning the job you chose—or stepping aside. Calls and chat light up as Truth Nation weighs in on responsibility, public trust, and who really gets protected when records stay hidden.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show breaking down why accountability lives in documentation—not spin, emotion, or selective storytelling. Using recent reporting involving a police report, a public official, and a leader of a publicly funded entity, Dr. Ken challenges]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show breaking down why accountability lives in documentation—not spin, emotion, or selective storytelling. Using recent reporting involving a police report, a public official, and a leader of a publicly funded entity, Dr. Ken challenges the decision to withhold names when both parties are public figures, arguing that selective anonymity erodes trust. He makes clear this isn’t about guilt or innocence, but about transparency, structure, and the public’s right to context. The hour continues with breaking news, including a lockdown in Rock County and heated discussion around Milwaukee politics. Dr. Ken then takes on MPS budget cuts head-on, arguing bluntly that leadership means owning the job you chose—or stepping aside. Calls and chat light up as Truth Nation weighs in on responsibility, public trust, and who really gets protected when records stay hidden.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show breaking down why accountability lives in documentation—not spin, emotion, or selective storytelling. Using recent reporting involving a police report, a public official, and a leader of a publicly funded entity, Dr. Ken challenges the decision to withhold names when both parties are public figures, arguing that selective anonymity erodes trust. He makes clear this isn’t about guilt or innocence, but about transparency, structure, and the public’s right to context. The hour continues with breaking news, including a lockdown in Rock County and heated discussion around Milwaukee politics. Dr. Ken then takes on MPS budget cuts head-on, arguing bluntly that leadership means owning the job you chose—or stepping aside. Calls and chat light up as Truth Nation weighs in on responsibility, public trust, and who really gets protected when records stay hidden.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>1/26/26 5PM: Pop Off Friday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-mdlwcffo4gucm0jjnmwtlvksyhiexdve</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241084</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into the day’s biggest local stories, from I-94 construction updates and a dangerous wrong-way crash to a jury convicting a security guard in a fatal shooting over stolen snack cakes. Dr. Ken revisits education, reacting to news that MPS received its final $8 million in state funding while listeners debate whether public schooling is about learning—or control. YouTube chat heats up with claims about where MPS problems began, and Sandra calls in to add her take on the day’s issues. The hour balances breaking news, strong opinions, and tough accountability before Dr. Ken wraps the show reminding listeners that systems only work when people are willing to tell the truth—and back it up with receipts.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour dives into the day’s biggest local stories, from I-94 construction updates and a dangerous wrong-way crash to a jury convicting a security guard in a fatal shooting over stolen snack cakes. Dr. Ken revisits education, reacting to news tha]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into the day’s biggest local stories, from I-94 construction updates and a dangerous wrong-way crash to a jury convicting a security guard in a fatal shooting over stolen snack cakes. Dr. Ken revisits education, reacting to news that MPS received its final $8 million in state funding while listeners debate whether public schooling is about learning—or control. YouTube chat heats up with claims about where MPS problems began, and Sandra calls in to add her take on the day’s issues. The hour balances breaking news, strong opinions, and tough accountability before Dr. Ken wraps the show reminding listeners that systems only work when people are willing to tell the truth—and back it up with receipts.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour dives into the day’s biggest local stories, from I-94 construction updates and a dangerous wrong-way crash to a jury convicting a security guard in a fatal shooting over stolen snack cakes. Dr. Ken revisits education, reacting to news that MPS received its final $8 million in state funding while listeners debate whether public schooling is about learning—or control. YouTube chat heats up with claims about where MPS problems began, and Sandra calls in to add her take on the day’s issues. The hour balances breaking news, strong opinions, and tough accountability before Dr. Ken wraps the show reminding listeners that systems only work when people are willing to tell the truth—and back it up with receipts.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>1/22/26 4PM: S.N.O.B.</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ki3lp4406lxpg7bbjuhgsnhpialqxeuq</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a bold Truth for 2026: Milwaukee doesn’t need louder voices — it needs higher standards. In “S.N.O.B.”, he redefines what it means to be mature and disciplined, arguing that real leadership rejects outrage, laziness, and hot takes in favor of evidence, context, and solutions. He challenges listeners to stop rewarding noise and start demanding substance, reminding Truth Nation that progress belongs to clear thinkers and builders. The hour then lightens up as listeners check in through YouTube and talk-to-text, navigating extreme cold safety and debating what kind of “snob” they are — from standards snobs to unapologetic coffee snobs. Insightful, funny, and sharp, this hour sets the tone for the day.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a bold Truth for 2026: Milwaukee doesn’t need louder voices — it needs higher standards. In “S.N.O.B.”, he redefines what it means to be mature and disciplined, arguing that real leadership rejects outrage, laziness, and hot t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a bold Truth for 2026: Milwaukee doesn’t need louder voices — it needs higher standards. In “S.N.O.B.”, he redefines what it means to be mature and disciplined, arguing that real leadership rejects outrage, laziness, and hot takes in favor of evidence, context, and solutions. He challenges listeners to stop rewarding noise and start demanding substance, reminding Truth Nation that progress belongs to clear thinkers and builders. The hour then lightens up as listeners check in through YouTube and talk-to-text, navigating extreme cold safety and debating what kind of “snob” they are — from standards snobs to unapologetic coffee snobs. Insightful, funny, and sharp, this hour sets the tone for the day.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a bold Truth for 2026: Milwaukee doesn’t need louder voices — it needs higher standards. In “S.N.O.B.”, he redefines what it means to be mature and disciplined, arguing that real leadership rejects outrage, laziness, and hot takes in favor of evidence, context, and solutions. He challenges listeners to stop rewarding noise and start demanding substance, reminding Truth Nation that progress belongs to clear thinkers and builders. The hour then lightens up as listeners check in through YouTube and talk-to-text, navigating extreme cold safety and debating what kind of “snob” they are — from standards snobs to unapologetic coffee snobs. Insightful, funny, and sharp, this hour sets the tone for the day.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>44:07</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>1/22/26 5PM: Extreme Cold, Hot Coffee &#038; Real Life</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wlef2i9sgp4rjwyx9zsqxchzkpallspv</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:24:47 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241090</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour leans into community conversation as Milwaukee braces for dangerous cold and frostbite conditions, with updates on school closures, warming shelters, and emergency responses across the city. Truth Nation keeps the coffee debate alive — from comfort drinks to the worst cup Dr. Ken ever had — proving not every disagreement needs outrage. Joyce calls in, headlines roll through fires, closures, and city cleanup efforts, and Dr. Ken encourages listeners to support Sinners after its Oscar nominations. The show wraps early for Panther&#8217;s basketball, ending on a mix of practicality, humor, and grounded perspective that defines Truth in the Afternoon.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour leans into community conversation as Milwaukee braces for dangerous cold and frostbite conditions, with updates on school closures, warming shelters, and emergency responses across the city. Truth Nation keeps the coffee debate alive — fr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour leans into community conversation as Milwaukee braces for dangerous cold and frostbite conditions, with updates on school closures, warming shelters, and emergency responses across the city. Truth Nation keeps the coffee debate alive — from comfort drinks to the worst cup Dr. Ken ever had — proving not every disagreement needs outrage. Joyce calls in, headlines roll through fires, closures, and city cleanup efforts, and Dr. Ken encourages listeners to support Sinners after its Oscar nominations. The show wraps early for Panther&#8217;s basketball, ending on a mix of practicality, humor, and grounded perspective that defines Truth in the Afternoon.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7930436_2026-01-22-234336.128.mp3" length="19648038" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour leans into community conversation as Milwaukee braces for dangerous cold and frostbite conditions, with updates on school closures, warming shelters, and emergency responses across the city. Truth Nation keeps the coffee debate alive — from comfort drinks to the worst cup Dr. Ken ever had — proving not every disagreement needs outrage. Joyce calls in, headlines roll through fires, closures, and city cleanup efforts, and Dr. Ken encourages listeners to support Sinners after its Oscar nominations. The show wraps early for Panther&#8217;s basketball, ending on a mix of practicality, humor, and grounded perspective that defines Truth in the Afternoon.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>1/21/26 4PM: Don&#8217;t Drop the Ball</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/21/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wpdznf7hprjanxus7bp49azzfwxgg6p9</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth on justice and accountability in Milwaukee, using the current trial of a former security guard charged in a fatal shooting as an example of the system doing its job. He contrasts it with the Corey Stingley case, where a family waited over 13 years for accountability, warning that justice delayed damages trust and dignity. The conversation then shifts to opportunity, as Dr. Ken questions an online trades program that largely excludes Milwaukee schools, sparking passionate calls from Demetri, Al, Charles, and others. Listeners debate whether the system is designed to help or quietly set people up to fail. A heavy, honest hour focused on fairness, access, and whether accountability truly applies to everyone.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth on justice and accountability in Milwaukee, using the current trial of a former security guard charged in a fatal shooting as an example of the system doing its job. He contrasts it with the Corey Stingley cas]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth on justice and accountability in Milwaukee, using the current trial of a former security guard charged in a fatal shooting as an example of the system doing its job. He contrasts it with the Corey Stingley case, where a family waited over 13 years for accountability, warning that justice delayed damages trust and dignity. The conversation then shifts to opportunity, as Dr. Ken questions an online trades program that largely excludes Milwaukee schools, sparking passionate calls from Demetri, Al, Charles, and others. Listeners debate whether the system is designed to help or quietly set people up to fail. A heavy, honest hour focused on fairness, access, and whether accountability truly applies to everyone.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth on justice and accountability in Milwaukee, using the current trial of a former security guard charged in a fatal shooting as an example of the system doing its job. He contrasts it with the Corey Stingley case, where a family waited over 13 years for accountability, warning that justice delayed damages trust and dignity. The conversation then shifts to opportunity, as Dr. Ken questions an online trades program that largely excludes Milwaukee schools, sparking passionate calls from Demetri, Al, Charles, and others. Listeners debate whether the system is designed to help or quietly set people up to fail. A heavy, honest hour focused on fairness, access, and whether accountability truly applies to everyone.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:10</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/21/26 5PM: Extreme Center: Trades, Climate &#038; Common Sense</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/21/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ti8punlb8hv8mct8ojfvlbveu2acpxjz</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241096</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with major local headlines — from extreme cold weather and school policy changes to national championships and controversial legislation. Dr. Ken declares himself an “extreme centrist” and pushes back against political extremes as calls and texts pour in. The conversation heats up when Sandra connects the brutal cold to climate change, leading to a broader discussion on weather, policy, and perspective. Dr. Ken also tackles a surprisingly popular question: Is it legal to flash your headlights in Wisconsin? The hour wraps with grounded, common-sense conversation that challenges listeners to think beyond talking points and focus on facts.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with major local headlines — from extreme cold weather and school policy changes to national championships and controversial legislation. Dr. Ken declares himself an “extreme centrist” and pushes back against political extrem]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with major local headlines — from extreme cold weather and school policy changes to national championships and controversial legislation. Dr. Ken declares himself an “extreme centrist” and pushes back against political extremes as calls and texts pour in. The conversation heats up when Sandra connects the brutal cold to climate change, leading to a broader discussion on weather, policy, and perspective. Dr. Ken also tackles a surprisingly popular question: Is it legal to flash your headlights in Wisconsin? The hour wraps with grounded, common-sense conversation that challenges listeners to think beyond talking points and focus on facts.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with major local headlines — from extreme cold weather and school policy changes to national championships and controversial legislation. Dr. Ken declares himself an “extreme centrist” and pushes back against political extremes as calls and texts pour in. The conversation heats up when Sandra connects the brutal cold to climate change, leading to a broader discussion on weather, policy, and perspective. Dr. Ken also tackles a surprisingly popular question: Is it legal to flash your headlights in Wisconsin? The hour wraps with grounded, common-sense conversation that challenges listeners to think beyond talking points and focus on facts.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:35</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/20/26 4PM: Study Hall</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-yanjyd5oozbgnp9jm6skv8ih3uumjbfn</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show reflecting on how he spent MLK Day — not with slogans, but by paying attention. His Truth, “Study Hall,” breaks down one of the most misunderstood debates in America: the difference between the Civil Rights Act and DEI. He explains why Title VII is law and compliance, while DEI is aspirational and optional — and why confusing the two shows a lack of basic civic understanding. NYGP joins for sports talk as the hour shifts gears before Dr. Ken raises a deeper concern: are we pushing college so hard that we’re quietly creating a permanent underclass by ignoring trades? A sharp, educational first hour that blends clarity, culture, and uncomfortable questions.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show reflecting on how he spent MLK Day — not with slogans, but by paying attention. His Truth, “Study Hall,” breaks down one of the most misunderstood debates in America: the difference between the Civil Rights Act and DEI. He explains]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show reflecting on how he spent MLK Day — not with slogans, but by paying attention. His Truth, “Study Hall,” breaks down one of the most misunderstood debates in America: the difference between the Civil Rights Act and DEI. He explains why Title VII is law and compliance, while DEI is aspirational and optional — and why confusing the two shows a lack of basic civic understanding. NYGP joins for sports talk as the hour shifts gears before Dr. Ken raises a deeper concern: are we pushing college so hard that we’re quietly creating a permanent underclass by ignoring trades? A sharp, educational first hour that blends clarity, culture, and uncomfortable questions.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>1/20/26 5PM: AI &#8211; Proof Jobs (To be Continued)</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ogydkhzkhy1xbwcozjpmexxfim52tpnd</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into the future of work and opportunity as Dr. Ken questions why trades like electrical and plumbing require nearly a decade of training — and whether those paths are being undervalued in Milwaukee. The Top 5 @ 5 brings major headlines, from new data centers and bus patrols to the passing of GPS pioneer Gladys West. As texts and YouTube chat light up, Dr. Ken closes the show discussing Rufus King students walking out in protest of ICE activity, raising questions about youth, activism, and education. The show wraps early for high school basketball, leaving listeners with one big takeaway: the choices we make now determine who gets left behind later.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour dives into the future of work and opportunity as Dr. Ken questions why trades like electrical and plumbing require nearly a decade of training — and whether those paths are being undervalued in Milwaukee. The Top 5 @ 5 brings major headli]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into the future of work and opportunity as Dr. Ken questions why trades like electrical and plumbing require nearly a decade of training — and whether those paths are being undervalued in Milwaukee. The Top 5 @ 5 brings major headlines, from new data centers and bus patrols to the passing of GPS pioneer Gladys West. As texts and YouTube chat light up, Dr. Ken closes the show discussing Rufus King students walking out in protest of ICE activity, raising questions about youth, activism, and education. The show wraps early for high school basketball, leaving listeners with one big takeaway: the choices we make now determine who gets left behind later.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour dives into the future of work and opportunity as Dr. Ken questions why trades like electrical and plumbing require nearly a decade of training — and whether those paths are being undervalued in Milwaukee. The Top 5 @ 5 brings major headlines, from new data centers and bus patrols to the passing of GPS pioneer Gladys West. As texts and YouTube chat light up, Dr. Ken closes the show discussing Rufus King students walking out in protest of ICE activity, raising questions about youth, activism, and education. The show wraps early for high school basketball, leaving listeners with one big takeaway: the choices we make now determine who gets left behind later.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/16/26 4PM: The Villian</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-oxrwercw0x4pifloin4kdt6ifn5gng2s</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth titled “The Villain,” challenging Milwaukee to stop waiting for saviors and start producing everyday heroes. He argues that the city’s biggest problem in 2026 isn’t a lack of resources, but a lack of responsibility — calling on residents to show up in education, politics, and business instead of just criticizing from the sidelines. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist James Causey joins the conversation to unpack what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy truly demands today, moving beyond comfort and nostalgia toward accountability and service. Truth Nation weighs in through calls and YouTube chat as Dr. Ken presses tough questions about faith, ethnicity, and Milwaukee’s future. The hour closes with a challenge: what would this city look like if more people lived out Dr. King’s discipline, not just his dream?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth titled “The Villain,” challenging Milwaukee to stop waiting for saviors and start producing everyday heroes. He argues that the city’s biggest problem in 2026 isn’t a lack of resources, but a lack of responsib]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth titled “The Villain,” challenging Milwaukee to stop waiting for saviors and start producing everyday heroes. He argues that the city’s biggest problem in 2026 isn’t a lack of resources, but a lack of responsibility — calling on residents to show up in education, politics, and business instead of just criticizing from the sidelines. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist James Causey joins the conversation to unpack what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy truly demands today, moving beyond comfort and nostalgia toward accountability and service. Truth Nation weighs in through calls and YouTube chat as Dr. Ken presses tough questions about faith, ethnicity, and Milwaukee’s future. The hour closes with a challenge: what would this city look like if more people lived out Dr. King’s discipline, not just his dream?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful Truth titled “The Villain,” challenging Milwaukee to stop waiting for saviors and start producing everyday heroes. He argues that the city’s biggest problem in 2026 isn’t a lack of resources, but a lack of responsibility — calling on residents to show up in education, politics, and business instead of just criticizing from the sidelines. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist James Causey joins the conversation to unpack what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy truly demands today, moving beyond comfort and nostalgia toward accountability and service. Truth Nation weighs in through calls and YouTube chat as Dr. Ken presses tough questions about faith, ethnicity, and Milwaukee’s future. The hour closes with a challenge: what would this city look like if more people lived out Dr. King’s discipline, not just his dream?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/16/26 5PM: Pop off Friday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-etimgs432gisyplnpjgkulgkiifolwh9</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from returning snow and rising bus fares to a hacked airport account and another deadly hit-and-run. Dr. Ken revisits Bernice King’s call for faith that moves, not just speaks, and expands on Milwaukee’s transit changes with listener Jane calling in. A light moment turns into deeper reflection as Dr. Ken admits he never knew the difference between a Coke and a Pepsi bottle — before the conversation pivots back to responsibility and engagement. Sandra calls in for Pop Off Friday, keeping the energy high as Dr. Ken closes the show by returning to “The Villain” Truth. His final question lingers: what have you given back to Milwaukee?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from returning snow and rising bus fares to a hacked airport account and another deadly hit-and-run. Dr. Ken revisits Bernice King’s call for faith that moves, not just speaks, and expands]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from returning snow and rising bus fares to a hacked airport account and another deadly hit-and-run. Dr. Ken revisits Bernice King’s call for faith that moves, not just speaks, and expands on Milwaukee’s transit changes with listener Jane calling in. A light moment turns into deeper reflection as Dr. Ken admits he never knew the difference between a Coke and a Pepsi bottle — before the conversation pivots back to responsibility and engagement. Sandra calls in for Pop Off Friday, keeping the energy high as Dr. Ken closes the show by returning to “The Villain” Truth. His final question lingers: what have you given back to Milwaukee?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from returning snow and rising bus fares to a hacked airport account and another deadly hit-and-run. Dr. Ken revisits Bernice King’s call for faith that moves, not just speaks, and expands on Milwaukee’s transit changes with listener Jane calling in. A light moment turns into deeper reflection as Dr. Ken admits he never knew the difference between a Coke and a Pepsi bottle — before the conversation pivots back to responsibility and engagement. Sandra calls in for Pop Off Friday, keeping the energy high as Dr. Ken closes the show by returning to “The Villain” Truth. His final question lingers: what have you given back to Milwaukee?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/15/26 4PM: Any Takers?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-yomdmq5x7zdol5qlrm0qac2z47geuqny</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour One opens with Dr. Ken making a statement before he even speaks — dressed sharp, intentional, and ready to disrupt comfort. That moment sets the tone for a powerful reframing of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Moving beyond familiar quotes and holiday nostalgia, Dr. Ken reminds listeners that before Dr. King was a dreamer, he was a pastor whose faith was operational, not decorative — lived out in streets, jails, courtrooms, and constant personal risk. Dr. Ken challenges the idea of justice as a slogan, arguing that for Dr. King it meant structure, policy, access, dignity, and economic equity. Peace without justice, he says, is just theater. The hour continues with YouTube “study hall” check-ins, conversations about style and how women often get shortchanged in fashion, and thoughtful dialogue on policing, ICE, and the question at the heart of justice: is it about following the process, or delivering the right outcome? Dr. Ken closes the hour with a challenge — Dr. King didn’t leave us a dream to admire; he left us work to finish.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour One opens with Dr. Ken making a statement before he even speaks — dressed sharp, intentional, and ready to disrupt comfort. That moment sets the tone for a powerful reframing of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Moving beyond familiar quotes]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour One opens with Dr. Ken making a statement before he even speaks — dressed sharp, intentional, and ready to disrupt comfort. That moment sets the tone for a powerful reframing of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Moving beyond familiar quotes and holiday nostalgia, Dr. Ken reminds listeners that before Dr. King was a dreamer, he was a pastor whose faith was operational, not decorative — lived out in streets, jails, courtrooms, and constant personal risk. Dr. Ken challenges the idea of justice as a slogan, arguing that for Dr. King it meant structure, policy, access, dignity, and economic equity. Peace without justice, he says, is just theater. The hour continues with YouTube “study hall” check-ins, conversations about style and how women often get shortchanged in fashion, and thoughtful dialogue on policing, ICE, and the question at the heart of justice: is it about following the process, or delivering the right outcome? Dr. Ken closes the hour with a challenge — Dr. King didn’t leave us a dream to admire; he left us work to finish.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour One opens with Dr. Ken making a statement before he even speaks — dressed sharp, intentional, and ready to disrupt comfort. That moment sets the tone for a powerful reframing of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Moving beyond familiar quotes and holiday nostalgia, Dr. Ken reminds listeners that before Dr. King was a dreamer, he was a pastor whose faith was operational, not decorative — lived out in streets, jails, courtrooms, and constant personal risk. Dr. Ken challenges the idea of justice as a slogan, arguing that for Dr. King it meant structure, policy, access, dignity, and economic equity. Peace without justice, he says, is just theater. The hour continues with YouTube “study hall” check-ins, conversations about style and how women often get shortchanged in fashion, and thoughtful dialogue on policing, ICE, and the question at the heart of justice: is it about following the process, or delivering the right outcome? Dr. Ken closes the hour with a challenge — Dr. King didn’t leave us a dream to admire; he left us work to finish.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:34</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour One opens with Dr. Ken making a statement before he even speaks — dressed sharp, intentional, and ready to disrupt comfort. That moment sets the tone for a powerful reframing of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Moving beyond familiar quotes and holiday nostalgia, Dr. Ken reminds listeners that before Dr. King was a dreamer, he was a pastor whose faith was operational, not decorative — lived out in streets, jails, courtrooms, and constant personal risk. Dr. Ken challenges the idea of justice as a slogan, arguing that for Dr. King it meant structure, policy, access, dignity, and economic equity. Peace without justice, he says, is just theater. The hour continues with YouTube “study hall” check-ins, conversations about style and how women often get shortchanged in fashion, and thoughtful dialogue on policing, ICE, and the question at the heart of justice: is it about following the process, or delivering the right outcome? Dr. Ken closes the hour with a challenge — Dr. King ]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/15/26 5PM: Time To Say No</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-em5sm1q3xfkmfebmf4xnxedj50xowohg</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two turns to today’s headlines with Dr. Ken’s signature mix of insight, humor, and hard questions. From speculation about Saks and Neiman Marcus sales to why “Black folks and cold weather activities” don’t always mix, the show moves fluidly between light moments and serious reflection. The tone sharpens as the conversation shifts to Milwaukee violence, a former county bus driver facing homicide charges, and the ongoing toll these stories take on families and communities. Dr. Ken also digs into Milwaukee Public Schools’ proposal to close six schools, asking whether it’s a radical move — or a long-overdue reality check. The hour wraps with a spirited call-in exchange and an early close for Panther&#8217;s basketball, leaving listeners informed, challenged, and still thinking long after the mic goes down.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two turns to today’s headlines with Dr. Ken’s signature mix of insight, humor, and hard questions. From speculation about Saks and Neiman Marcus sales to why “Black folks and cold weather activities” don’t always mix, the show moves fluidly between ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two turns to today’s headlines with Dr. Ken’s signature mix of insight, humor, and hard questions. From speculation about Saks and Neiman Marcus sales to why “Black folks and cold weather activities” don’t always mix, the show moves fluidly between light moments and serious reflection. The tone sharpens as the conversation shifts to Milwaukee violence, a former county bus driver facing homicide charges, and the ongoing toll these stories take on families and communities. Dr. Ken also digs into Milwaukee Public Schools’ proposal to close six schools, asking whether it’s a radical move — or a long-overdue reality check. The hour wraps with a spirited call-in exchange and an early close for Panther&#8217;s basketball, leaving listeners informed, challenged, and still thinking long after the mic goes down.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour Two turns to today’s headlines with Dr. Ken’s signature mix of insight, humor, and hard questions. From speculation about Saks and Neiman Marcus sales to why “Black folks and cold weather activities” don’t always mix, the show moves fluidly between light moments and serious reflection. The tone sharpens as the conversation shifts to Milwaukee violence, a former county bus driver facing homicide charges, and the ongoing toll these stories take on families and communities. Dr. Ken also digs into Milwaukee Public Schools’ proposal to close six schools, asking whether it’s a radical move — or a long-overdue reality check. The hour wraps with a spirited call-in exchange and an early close for Panther&#8217;s basketball, leaving listeners informed, challenged, and still thinking long after the mic goes down.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/14/26 4PM: It Does</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/14/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-nfod0yn3j1lsxy6ccpyjupjwtmhsbsua</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241117</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show tired but purposeful, fresh off a flu shot and COVID booster, with a powerful message straight to Milwaukee’s teens. Using Thaddeus as a symbol, he reminds young listeners that their zip code doesn’t define their destiny and that dreaming big is strategy, not fantasy. He challenges them to value character over clout and responsibility over excuses, calling discipline the real currency of 2026. The conversation then turns to Milwaukee’s new Drone as First Responder pilot program, raising serious questions about safety, necessity, and surveillance. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken pushes listeners to think critically about technology, trust, and who it’s really meant to protect.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show tired but purposeful, fresh off a flu shot and COVID booster, with a powerful message straight to Milwaukee’s teens. Using Thaddeus as a symbol, he reminds young listeners that their zip code doesn’t define their destiny and that d]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show tired but purposeful, fresh off a flu shot and COVID booster, with a powerful message straight to Milwaukee’s teens. Using Thaddeus as a symbol, he reminds young listeners that their zip code doesn’t define their destiny and that dreaming big is strategy, not fantasy. He challenges them to value character over clout and responsibility over excuses, calling discipline the real currency of 2026. The conversation then turns to Milwaukee’s new Drone as First Responder pilot program, raising serious questions about safety, necessity, and surveillance. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken pushes listeners to think critically about technology, trust, and who it’s really meant to protect.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show tired but purposeful, fresh off a flu shot and COVID booster, with a powerful message straight to Milwaukee’s teens. Using Thaddeus as a symbol, he reminds young listeners that their zip code doesn’t define their destiny and that dreaming big is strategy, not fantasy. He challenges them to value character over clout and responsibility over excuses, calling discipline the real currency of 2026. The conversation then turns to Milwaukee’s new Drone as First Responder pilot program, raising serious questions about safety, necessity, and surveillance. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken pushes listeners to think critically about technology, trust, and who it’s really meant to protect.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show tired but purposeful, fresh off a flu shot and COVID booster, with a powerful message straight to Milwaukee’s teens. Using Thaddeus as a symbol, he reminds young listeners that their zip code doesn’t define their destiny and that dreaming big is strategy, not fantasy. He challenges them to value character over clout and responsibility over excuses, calling discipline the real currency of 2026. The conversation then turns to Milwaukee’s new Drone as First Responder pilot program, raising serious questions about safety, necessity, and surveillance. Callers weigh in as Dr. Ken pushes listeners to think critically about technology, trust, and who it’s really meant to protect.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/14/26 5PM: Forever</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/14/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-iwvsdcgutofyrquqifhakoz2nbovdva4</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>From snow jokes and breaking headlines to heavy conversations about education, safety, and medical ethics, this hour covers it all. Dr. Ken asks what’s really changed in Milwaukee 50 years after desegregation and why the city struggles to move forward. He then tackles one of the day’s most controversial topics—gender-affirming care for minors—offering a firm, unapologetic perspective that sparks reflection and debate. As callers and chat weigh in, Dr. Ken balances criticism with compassion, reminding listeners that Milwaukee’s story isn’t finished yet. A challenging, honest close to a wide-ranging show.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From snow jokes and breaking headlines to heavy conversations about education, safety, and medical ethics, this hour covers it all. Dr. Ken asks what’s really changed in Milwaukee 50 years after desegregation and why the city struggles to move forward. H]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From snow jokes and breaking headlines to heavy conversations about education, safety, and medical ethics, this hour covers it all. Dr. Ken asks what’s really changed in Milwaukee 50 years after desegregation and why the city struggles to move forward. He then tackles one of the day’s most controversial topics—gender-affirming care for minors—offering a firm, unapologetic perspective that sparks reflection and debate. As callers and chat weigh in, Dr. Ken balances criticism with compassion, reminding listeners that Milwaukee’s story isn’t finished yet. A challenging, honest close to a wide-ranging show.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From snow jokes and breaking headlines to heavy conversations about education, safety, and medical ethics, this hour covers it all. Dr. Ken asks what’s really changed in Milwaukee 50 years after desegregation and why the city struggles to move forward. He then tackles one of the day’s most controversial topics—gender-affirming care for minors—offering a firm, unapologetic perspective that sparks reflection and debate. As callers and chat weigh in, Dr. Ken balances criticism with compassion, reminding listeners that Milwaukee’s story isn’t finished yet. A challenging, honest close to a wide-ranging show.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[From snow jokes and breaking headlines to heavy conversations about education, safety, and medical ethics, this hour covers it all. Dr. Ken asks what’s really changed in Milwaukee 50 years after desegregation and why the city struggles to move forward. He then tackles one of the day’s most controversial topics—gender-affirming care for minors—offering a firm, unapologetic perspective that sparks reflection and debate. As callers and chat weigh in, Dr. Ken balances criticism with compassion, reminding listeners that Milwaukee’s story isn’t finished yet. A challenging, honest close to a wide-ranging show.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/13/26 5PM: Top 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-izlrqf1yfdiim81dmt7wfdashra3qfye</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5. highlighting the potential  of ICE coming to Milwaukee and the disagreements in Madison between the Governor and his Lt.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5. highlighting the potential  of ICE coming to Milwaukee and the disagreements in Madison between the Governor and his Lt.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5. highlighting the potential  of ICE coming to Milwaukee and the disagreements in Madison between the Governor and his Lt.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5. highlighting the potential  of ICE coming to Milwaukee and the disagreements in Madison between the Governor and his Lt.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/13/26 4PM: Waiting For Justice</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-sod1byji8qgrywsfy8scwmdxyzfgfowm</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:03:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with the latest developments in the Cory Stingley case, examining the long and painful wait the Stingley family endured for answers. He challenges the idea that “justice delayed is justice denied,” offering a deeper perspective on how and why justice often takes time. As the conversation continues, Dr. Ken breaks down the details of the case, discusses why public protests may follow, and invites callers to share their reactions and concerns. The show closes with a critical look at the assistant district attorney’s office, ongoing issues within Milwaukee’s DA system, and the lack of accountability when crimes are investigated.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with the latest developments in the Cory Stingley case, examining the long and painful wait the Stingley family endured for answers. He challenges the idea that “justice delayed is justice denied,” offering a deeper perspective on ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with the latest developments in the Cory Stingley case, examining the long and painful wait the Stingley family endured for answers. He challenges the idea that “justice delayed is justice denied,” offering a deeper perspective on how and why justice often takes time. As the conversation continues, Dr. Ken breaks down the details of the case, discusses why public protests may follow, and invites callers to share their reactions and concerns. The show closes with a critical look at the assistant district attorney’s office, ongoing issues within Milwaukee’s DA system, and the lack of accountability when crimes are investigated.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with the latest developments in the Cory Stingley case, examining the long and painful wait the Stingley family endured for answers. He challenges the idea that “justice delayed is justice denied,” offering a deeper perspective on how and why justice often takes time. As the conversation continues, Dr. Ken breaks down the details of the case, discusses why public protests may follow, and invites callers to share their reactions and concerns. The show closes with a critical look at the assistant district attorney’s office, ongoing issues within Milwaukee’s DA system, and the lack of accountability when crimes are investigated.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:52</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with the latest developments in the Cory Stingley case, examining the long and painful wait the Stingley family endured for answers. He challenges the idea that “justice delayed is justice denied,” offering a deeper perspective on how and why justice often takes time. As the conversation continues, Dr. Ken breaks down the details of the case, discusses why public protests may follow, and invites callers to share their reactions and concerns. The show closes with a critical look at the assistant district attorney’s office, ongoing issues within Milwaukee’s DA system, and the lack of accountability when crimes are investigated.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/12/26 4PM: Selective Outrage</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ulptofupjbc43vccjahygwxrzxg1valn</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show responding to comments made by Sherwin about police — and explains why they struck a nerve. From there, he delivers a powerful Truth on selective outrage in Milwaukee, questioning why protests erupted over a death in Minneapolis while two men killed locally the same weekend were met with silence. He argues that this reveals a hierarchy of grief, where distant tragedies spark action but Black deaths in Milwaukee become background noise. Callers jump in, tensions rise, and Dr. Ken breaks down the three legal conditions required for police to use deadly force. This hour challenges listeners to rethink what real solidarity looks like — and who we show up for when cameras aren’t around.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show responding to comments made by Sherwin about police — and explains why they struck a nerve. From there, he delivers a powerful Truth on selective outrage in Milwaukee, questioning why protests erupted over a death in Minneapolis wh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show responding to comments made by Sherwin about police — and explains why they struck a nerve. From there, he delivers a powerful Truth on selective outrage in Milwaukee, questioning why protests erupted over a death in Minneapolis while two men killed locally the same weekend were met with silence. He argues that this reveals a hierarchy of grief, where distant tragedies spark action but Black deaths in Milwaukee become background noise. Callers jump in, tensions rise, and Dr. Ken breaks down the three legal conditions required for police to use deadly force. This hour challenges listeners to rethink what real solidarity looks like — and who we show up for when cameras aren’t around.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show responding to comments made by Sherwin about police — and explains why they struck a nerve. From there, he delivers a powerful Truth on selective outrage in Milwaukee, questioning why protests erupted over a death in Minneapolis while two men killed locally the same weekend were met with silence. He argues that this reveals a hierarchy of grief, where distant tragedies spark action but Black deaths in Milwaukee become background noise. Callers jump in, tensions rise, and Dr. Ken breaks down the three legal conditions required for police to use deadly force. This hour challenges listeners to rethink what real solidarity looks like — and who we show up for when cameras aren’t around.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:11</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show responding to comments made by Sherwin about police — and explains why they struck a nerve. From there, he delivers a powerful Truth on selective outrage in Milwaukee, questioning why protests erupted over a death in Minneapolis while two men killed locally the same weekend were met with silence. He argues that this reveals a hierarchy of grief, where distant tragedies spark action but Black deaths in Milwaukee become background noise. Callers jump in, tensions rise, and Dr. Ken breaks down the three legal conditions required for police to use deadly force. This hour challenges listeners to rethink what real solidarity looks like — and who we show up for when cameras aren’t around.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/12/26 5PM: Deadly Force, Debate &#038; a 50/50 City</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lbzozfzkhvpogpdxlefzv1yerh0olx6p</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour starts with breaking local headlines — from safer street funding and a grocery store closure on Milwaukee’s north side to a man sentenced for shooting police and a tragic homicide involving a pregnant mother. Dr. Ken revisits the police conversation, laying out the three things required for deadly force, and opens the floor to Truth Nation. A wild tangent about a senior with dementia winning $1.2 million after mistaking a slot machine for a vending machine leads into a lighter moment on why sometimes it’s just good to sit with the fellas and do nothing. YouTube chat and talk-to-text light up as listeners weigh in on whether Sherwin was right about police — ending in a perfectly split 50/50 poll. Heavy topics, real debate, and classic Dr. Ken balance to close the show.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with breaking local headlines — from safer street funding and a grocery store closure on Milwaukee’s north side to a man sentenced for shooting police and a tragic homicide involving a pregnant mother. Dr. Ken revisits the polic]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour starts with breaking local headlines — from safer street funding and a grocery store closure on Milwaukee’s north side to a man sentenced for shooting police and a tragic homicide involving a pregnant mother. Dr. Ken revisits the police conversation, laying out the three things required for deadly force, and opens the floor to Truth Nation. A wild tangent about a senior with dementia winning $1.2 million after mistaking a slot machine for a vending machine leads into a lighter moment on why sometimes it’s just good to sit with the fellas and do nothing. YouTube chat and talk-to-text light up as listeners weigh in on whether Sherwin was right about police — ending in a perfectly split 50/50 poll. Heavy topics, real debate, and classic Dr. Ken balance to close the show.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with breaking local headlines — from safer street funding and a grocery store closure on Milwaukee’s north side to a man sentenced for shooting police and a tragic homicide involving a pregnant mother. Dr. Ken revisits the police conversation, laying out the three things required for deadly force, and opens the floor to Truth Nation. A wild tangent about a senior with dementia winning $1.2 million after mistaking a slot machine for a vending machine leads into a lighter moment on why sometimes it’s just good to sit with the fellas and do nothing. YouTube chat and talk-to-text light up as listeners weigh in on whether Sherwin was right about police — ending in a perfectly split 50/50 poll. Heavy topics, real debate, and classic Dr. Ken balance to close the show.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:02</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with breaking local headlines — from safer street funding and a grocery store closure on Milwaukee’s north side to a man sentenced for shooting police and a tragic homicide involving a pregnant mother. Dr. Ken revisits the police conversation, laying out the three things required for deadly force, and opens the floor to Truth Nation. A wild tangent about a senior with dementia winning $1.2 million after mistaking a slot machine for a vending machine leads into a lighter moment on why sometimes it’s just good to sit with the fellas and do nothing. YouTube chat and talk-to-text light up as listeners weigh in on whether Sherwin was right about police — ending in a perfectly split 50/50 poll. Heavy topics, real debate, and classic Dr. Ken balance to close the show.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/9/26 4PM: Priority</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zluxhblhomwqsifpnwtujsmbf7jms6of</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken centers the show on one word: Priority. He opens by challenging Wisconsin leaders to treat the state’s tax surplus as public money meant to relieve real pressure — lowering property taxes, reducing healthcare costs, and strengthening public safety for Milwaukee families already stretched thin. The conversation moves from music and mindset to Pop Off Friday energy, as Dr. Ken breaks down why he hates losing more than he loves winning, and why “reasonable” strategy matters. The show then pivots to accountability and power, unpacking the Minneapolis ICE shooting and what legal responsibility looks like when federal force turns deadly.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken centers the show on one word: Priority. He opens by challenging Wisconsin leaders to treat the state’s tax surplus as public money meant to relieve real pressure — lowering property taxes, reducing healt]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken centers the show on one word: Priority. He opens by challenging Wisconsin leaders to treat the state’s tax surplus as public money meant to relieve real pressure — lowering property taxes, reducing healthcare costs, and strengthening public safety for Milwaukee families already stretched thin. The conversation moves from music and mindset to Pop Off Friday energy, as Dr. Ken breaks down why he hates losing more than he loves winning, and why “reasonable” strategy matters. The show then pivots to accountability and power, unpacking the Minneapolis ICE shooting and what legal responsibility looks like when federal force turns deadly.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken centers the show on one word: Priority. He opens by challenging Wisconsin leaders to treat the state’s tax surplus as public money meant to relieve real pressure — lowering property taxes, reducing healthcare costs, and strengthening public safety for Milwaukee families already stretched thin. The conversation moves from music and mindset to Pop Off Friday energy, as Dr. Ken breaks down why he hates losing more than he loves winning, and why “reasonable” strategy matters. The show then pivots to accountability and power, unpacking the Minneapolis ICE shooting and what legal responsibility looks like when federal force turns deadly.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:57</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken centers the show on one word: Priority. He opens by challenging Wisconsin leaders to treat the state’s tax surplus as public money meant to relieve real pressure — lowering property taxes, reducing healthcare costs, and strengthening public safety for Milwaukee families already stretched thin. The conversation moves from music and mindset to Pop Off Friday energy, as Dr. Ken breaks down why he hates losing more than he loves winning, and why “reasonable” strategy matters. The show then pivots to accountability and power, unpacking the Minneapolis ICE shooting and what legal responsibility looks like when federal force turns deadly.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/9/26 5PM: Pop Off Friday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-oewh94klidj58soho828ejksft8se8n1</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Truth Nations&#8217; texts and YouTube chats drive a deeper discussion on the Sherman Park grocery store at risk of closing, exposing how essential community institutions are expected to survive without structural support. Hour two brings the Top 5 @ 5 — from weather whiplash and medical student housing to shoe robberies, legal accountability, and sharp criticism of Governor Evers’ tax policy. The episode closes by tying everything back to Priority: housing stability, healthcare access, and public safety as practical — not political — needs. Dr. Ken reminds listeners that leadership isn’t measured by speeches, but by the relief people feel in their daily lives.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Truth Nations&#8217; texts and YouTube chats drive a deeper discussion on the Sherman Park grocery store at risk of closing, exposing how essential community institutions are expected to survive without structural support. Hour two brings the Top 5 @ 5 —]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truth Nations&#8217; texts and YouTube chats drive a deeper discussion on the Sherman Park grocery store at risk of closing, exposing how essential community institutions are expected to survive without structural support. Hour two brings the Top 5 @ 5 — from weather whiplash and medical student housing to shoe robberies, legal accountability, and sharp criticism of Governor Evers’ tax policy. The episode closes by tying everything back to Priority: housing stability, healthcare access, and public safety as practical — not political — needs. Dr. Ken reminds listeners that leadership isn’t measured by speeches, but by the relief people feel in their daily lives.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Truth Nations&#8217; texts and YouTube chats drive a deeper discussion on the Sherman Park grocery store at risk of closing, exposing how essential community institutions are expected to survive without structural support. Hour two brings the Top 5 @ 5 — from weather whiplash and medical student housing to shoe robberies, legal accountability, and sharp criticism of Governor Evers’ tax policy. The episode closes by tying everything back to Priority: housing stability, healthcare access, and public safety as practical — not political — needs. Dr. Ken reminds listeners that leadership isn’t measured by speeches, but by the relief people feel in their daily lives.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Truth Nations&#8217; texts and YouTube chats drive a deeper discussion on the Sherman Park grocery store at risk of closing, exposing how essential community institutions are expected to survive without structural support. Hour two brings the Top 5 @ 5 — from weather whiplash and medical student housing to shoe robberies, legal accountability, and sharp criticism of Governor Evers’ tax policy. The episode closes by tying everything back to Priority: housing stability, healthcare access, and public safety as practical — not political — needs. Dr. Ken reminds listeners that leadership isn’t measured by speeches, but by the relief people feel in their daily lives.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/8/26 4PM: Tomorrow</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-fwzvf1kyscn6aduwj5qhdwqkvue31yh0</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241143</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful, practical Truth on how Milwaukee families can protect themselves in uncertain times. He breaks down constitutional rights, explains what law enforcement legally can—and cannot—do, and urges families to prepare instead of panic. From knowing when officers need a judicial warrant to staying calm during encounters, Dr. Ken lays out why safety starts with knowledge and restraint, not fear. Listeners engage live with tough questions about ICE, police entry, and use-of-force laws, as Dr. Ken walks through landmark Supreme Court cases that still shape policing today. This hour is part civics lesson, part survival guide, and essential listening for anyone who wants clarity instead of chaos.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful, practical Truth on how Milwaukee families can protect themselves in uncertain times. He breaks down constitutional rights, explains what law enforcement legally can—and cannot—do, and urges families to prepare inst]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful, practical Truth on how Milwaukee families can protect themselves in uncertain times. He breaks down constitutional rights, explains what law enforcement legally can—and cannot—do, and urges families to prepare instead of panic. From knowing when officers need a judicial warrant to staying calm during encounters, Dr. Ken lays out why safety starts with knowledge and restraint, not fear. Listeners engage live with tough questions about ICE, police entry, and use-of-force laws, as Dr. Ken walks through landmark Supreme Court cases that still shape policing today. This hour is part civics lesson, part survival guide, and essential listening for anyone who wants clarity instead of chaos.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7905521_2026-01-09-003921.128.mp3" length="42339460" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful, practical Truth on how Milwaukee families can protect themselves in uncertain times. He breaks down constitutional rights, explains what law enforcement legally can—and cannot—do, and urges families to prepare instead of panic. From knowing when officers need a judicial warrant to staying calm during encounters, Dr. Ken lays out why safety starts with knowledge and restraint, not fear. Listeners engage live with tough questions about ICE, police entry, and use-of-force laws, as Dr. Ken walks through landmark Supreme Court cases that still shape policing today. This hour is part civics lesson, part survival guide, and essential listening for anyone who wants clarity instead of chaos.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful, practical Truth on how Milwaukee families can protect themselves in uncertain times. He breaks down constitutional rights, explains what law enforcement legally can—and cannot—do, and urges families to prepare instead of panic. From knowing when officers need a judicial warrant to staying calm during encounters, Dr. Ken lays out why safety starts with knowledge and restraint, not fear. Listeners engage live with tough questions about ICE, police entry, and use-of-force laws, as Dr. Ken walks through landmark Supreme Court cases that still shape policing today. This hour is part civics lesson, part survival guide, and essential listening for anyone who wants clarity instead of chaos.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/8/26 5PM: Ice, Ice, Baby</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-o7jfrry5p4u6wtna9ipk8kls5amdsqnr</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>1/7/26 4PM: Growth</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the hour challenging Gen Z and Gen Alpha to respect education without surrendering their right to think critically. He explains that truth doesn’t come from blind obedience to textbooks or institutions, but from questioning who tells the story, whose voices are missing, and who benefits from the narrative. Using Columbus and “discovery” as an example, he shows how history often reflects power more than truth. The conversation then turns local, with questions about illegal towing in Milwaukee and whether the internet has quietly replaced libraries. Truth Nation weighs in through YouTube polls and calls, revealing a city split on access, information, and how knowledge should be preserved. An hour rooted in curiosity, skepticism, and deeper thinking.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the hour challenging Gen Z and Gen Alpha to respect education without surrendering their right to think critically. He explains that truth doesn’t come from blind obedience to textbooks or institutions, but from questioning who tells the st]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the hour challenging Gen Z and Gen Alpha to respect education without surrendering their right to think critically. He explains that truth doesn’t come from blind obedience to textbooks or institutions, but from questioning who tells the story, whose voices are missing, and who benefits from the narrative. Using Columbus and “discovery” as an example, he shows how history often reflects power more than truth. The conversation then turns local, with questions about illegal towing in Milwaukee and whether the internet has quietly replaced libraries. Truth Nation weighs in through YouTube polls and calls, revealing a city split on access, information, and how knowledge should be preserved. An hour rooted in curiosity, skepticism, and deeper thinking.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the hour challenging Gen Z and Gen Alpha to respect education without surrendering their right to think critically. He explains that truth doesn’t come from blind obedience to textbooks or institutions, but from questioning who tells the story, whose voices are missing, and who benefits from the narrative. Using Columbus and “discovery” as an example, he shows how history often reflects power more than truth. The conversation then turns local, with questions about illegal towing in Milwaukee and whether the internet has quietly replaced libraries. Truth Nation weighs in through YouTube polls and calls, revealing a city split on access, information, and how knowledge should be preserved. An hour rooted in curiosity, skepticism, and deeper thinking.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>1/7/26 5PM: Headline Fatigue</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/07/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-fz4k4fkgffdrnujkhutn6r2clbakyq4n</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>This hour of Truth in the Afternoon blends philosophy with real-world concerns as Dr. Ken urges listeners to move beyond memorization and toward wisdom. He reminds Truth Nation that questioning authority isn’t rebellion — it’s responsibility — and that education should be a launchpad, not a cage. From there, the discussion shifts to everyday systems that shape our lives, including car towing practices and the evolving role of libraries in a digital age. A powerful listener text sparks a deeper conversation about anger, injustice, and how communities respond when systems meant to protect instead cause harm. With breaking headlines, passionate callers, and a delayed Top 5, the hour reflects a city — and a generation — searching for clarity in a world overloaded with information.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This hour of Truth in the Afternoon blends philosophy with real-world concerns as Dr. Ken urges listeners to move beyond memorization and toward wisdom. He reminds Truth Nation that questioning authority isn’t rebellion — it’s responsibility — and that e]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This hour of Truth in the Afternoon blends philosophy with real-world concerns as Dr. Ken urges listeners to move beyond memorization and toward wisdom. He reminds Truth Nation that questioning authority isn’t rebellion — it’s responsibility — and that education should be a launchpad, not a cage. From there, the discussion shifts to everyday systems that shape our lives, including car towing practices and the evolving role of libraries in a digital age. A powerful listener text sparks a deeper conversation about anger, injustice, and how communities respond when systems meant to protect instead cause harm. With breaking headlines, passionate callers, and a delayed Top 5, the hour reflects a city — and a generation — searching for clarity in a world overloaded with information.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/6/26 4PM: Missing</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-yxuhiwggp3hiffle1fwxvohvj4pouhfs</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens Truth in the Afternoon with a powerful challenge to Milwaukee’s religious leadership, asking whether churches, mosques, and synagogues have chosen comfort over confrontation. He questions why faith institutions that once drove social change now seem disconnected from violence, poverty, and injustice in the streets. As the conversation continues, Truth Nation weighs in on the viral controversy surrounding Karri Turner Bryant and the Black church’s fixation on women’s dress, sparking passionate calls and commentary. Dr. Ken warns that when financial stability becomes more sacred than moral clarity, credibility is lost. The hour ends with one blunt question: Who is faith really serving in Milwaukee today?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens Truth in the Afternoon with a powerful challenge to Milwaukee’s religious leadership, asking whether churches, mosques, and synagogues have chosen comfort over confrontation. He questions why faith institutions that once drove social change]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens Truth in the Afternoon with a powerful challenge to Milwaukee’s religious leadership, asking whether churches, mosques, and synagogues have chosen comfort over confrontation. He questions why faith institutions that once drove social change now seem disconnected from violence, poverty, and injustice in the streets. As the conversation continues, Truth Nation weighs in on the viral controversy surrounding Karri Turner Bryant and the Black church’s fixation on women’s dress, sparking passionate calls and commentary. Dr. Ken warns that when financial stability becomes more sacred than moral clarity, credibility is lost. The hour ends with one blunt question: Who is faith really serving in Milwaukee today?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/6/26 5PM: History</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-gkfjjmftwk1mlmb71fvqurwwjhnfhsfe</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:09:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour dives into the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from a Black valedictorian losing her scholarship to tragic violence across Milwaukee. Dr. Ken then reacts to allegations against Will Smith, pushing listeners to wrestle with celebrity, power, and accountability. Sandra calls in to add fuel to the conversation, keeping the debate lively and unfiltered. As the show wraps up, Dr. Ken ties together the day’s themes — silence, responsibility, and the cost of avoiding hard truths. It’s an episode that challenges institutions, culture, and conscience all at once.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour dives into the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from a Black valedictorian losing her scholarship to tragic violence across Milwaukee. Dr. Ken then reacts to allegations against Will Smith, pushing listeners to wrestle with celebrity, po]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour dives into the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from a Black valedictorian losing her scholarship to tragic violence across Milwaukee. Dr. Ken then reacts to allegations against Will Smith, pushing listeners to wrestle with celebrity, power, and accountability. Sandra calls in to add fuel to the conversation, keeping the debate lively and unfiltered. As the show wraps up, Dr. Ken ties together the day’s themes — silence, responsibility, and the cost of avoiding hard truths. It’s an episode that challenges institutions, culture, and conscience all at once.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour dives into the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from a Black valedictorian losing her scholarship to tragic violence across Milwaukee. Dr. Ken then reacts to allegations against Will Smith, pushing listeners to wrestle with celebrity, power, and accountability. Sandra calls in to add fuel to the conversation, keeping the debate lively and unfiltered. As the show wraps up, Dr. Ken ties together the day’s themes — silence, responsibility, and the cost of avoiding hard truths. It’s an episode that challenges institutions, culture, and conscience all at once.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/5/26 4PM: Why Would A Man Want To Die For You?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vmm0uyav6qlc6pxhq3r256wndcedbait</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s officially 2026, and The Truth celebrates another anniversary with Dr. Ken delivering one of his most powerful Truths yet. He challenges listeners to rethink what it really means when someone says they’d “die” for a partner — explaining that real commitment isn’t emotional or performative, but rooted in responsibility, duty, and alignment. A man protects what becomes part of his code, Dr. Ken says, and true love is about leadership, trust, and standing firm in what you’re willing to defend. The show then moves into sports with NYGP, a check-in with Truth Nation via texts and YouTube, and a tough conversation about why criticism — especially within the Black community — is often mislabeled as racism. A reflective, thought-provoking start to a new year.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It’s officially 2026, and The Truth celebrates another anniversary with Dr. Ken delivering one of his most powerful Truths yet. He challenges listeners to rethink what it really means when someone says they’d “die” for a partner — explaining that real co]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s officially 2026, and The Truth celebrates another anniversary with Dr. Ken delivering one of his most powerful Truths yet. He challenges listeners to rethink what it really means when someone says they’d “die” for a partner — explaining that real commitment isn’t emotional or performative, but rooted in responsibility, duty, and alignment. A man protects what becomes part of his code, Dr. Ken says, and true love is about leadership, trust, and standing firm in what you’re willing to defend. The show then moves into sports with NYGP, a check-in with Truth Nation via texts and YouTube, and a tough conversation about why criticism — especially within the Black community — is often mislabeled as racism. A reflective, thought-provoking start to a new year.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s officially 2026, and The Truth celebrates another anniversary with Dr. Ken delivering one of his most powerful Truths yet. He challenges listeners to rethink what it really means when someone says they’d “die” for a partner — explaining that real commitment isn’t emotional or performative, but rooted in responsibility, duty, and alignment. A man protects what becomes part of his code, Dr. Ken says, and true love is about leadership, trust, and standing firm in what you’re willing to defend. The show then moves into sports with NYGP, a check-in with Truth Nation via texts and YouTube, and a tough conversation about why criticism — especially within the Black community — is often mislabeled as racism. A reflective, thought-provoking start to a new year.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>1/5/26 5PM: Happy Alpha-versary</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2026/01/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-q9jxqg0bdidlimnl1zl5hku5zcxw0rud</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241165</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second half of the show dives into the realities shaping Milwaukee in 2026 — from rising parking costs and a new city slogan to political shakeups and tragic weekend violence. Dr. Ken breaks down why we struggle so much with criticism and asks whether every uncomfortable truth deserves to be dismissed as racism. The conversation heats up around DEI in entertainment after Bill Maher and Tim Allen criticize its impact on creativity, sparking debate about whether inclusion helps or hurts storytelling. With shout-outs to Alpha Phi Alpha’s milestone anniversary and early wrap-up for Panthers basketball, Dr. Ken closes the show reminding listeners that growth — personal or cultural — always comes with a cost.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second half of the show dives into the realities shaping Milwaukee in 2026 — from rising parking costs and a new city slogan to political shakeups and tragic weekend violence. Dr. Ken breaks down why we struggle so much with criticism and asks whethe]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second half of the show dives into the realities shaping Milwaukee in 2026 — from rising parking costs and a new city slogan to political shakeups and tragic weekend violence. Dr. Ken breaks down why we struggle so much with criticism and asks whether every uncomfortable truth deserves to be dismissed as racism. The conversation heats up around DEI in entertainment after Bill Maher and Tim Allen criticize its impact on creativity, sparking debate about whether inclusion helps or hurts storytelling. With shout-outs to Alpha Phi Alpha’s milestone anniversary and early wrap-up for Panthers basketball, Dr. Ken closes the show reminding listeners that growth — personal or cultural — always comes with a cost.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second half of the show dives into the realities shaping Milwaukee in 2026 — from rising parking costs and a new city slogan to political shakeups and tragic weekend violence. Dr. Ken breaks down why we struggle so much with criticism and asks whether every uncomfortable truth deserves to be dismissed as racism. The conversation heats up around DEI in entertainment after Bill Maher and Tim Allen criticize its impact on creativity, sparking debate about whether inclusion helps or hurts storytelling. With shout-outs to Alpha Phi Alpha’s milestone anniversary and early wrap-up for Panthers basketball, Dr. Ken closes the show reminding listeners that growth — personal or cultural — always comes with a cost.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>12/31/25 4PM: &#8220;26 For 26</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/31/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-tqs0nxav2f6meshtqez3naoxnidgdnd3</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The final Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris of 2026 fittingly opens with his “26 for 26,” a powerful, no-nonsense reset designed to challenge how you think about success, money, discipline, and personal responsibility heading into the new year. Cutting through excuses and comfort culture, Dr. Ken shares his thoughts on prosperity starting with behavior, consistency, boundaries, and self-ownership, not wishes or image, also pushing Truth Nation to confront hard realities about time, money, relationships, and identity. The message is clear: the version of you that survived yesterday won’t build tomorrow.</p>
<p>The hour then pivots as Dr. Ken introduces a controversial idea for 2026 which involves using technology to track alcohol purchases as a way to curb repeat OWI offenses—sparking debate about personal responsibility, public safety, and prevention. The discussion continues with a deeper look at politics and loyalty, as Dr. Ken examines why many Black voters nationwide are distancing themselves from the Democratic Party, while questioning why that shift looks different in Milwaukee. Listeners are invited to weigh in on whether party support still aligns with lived experience and outcomes.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The final Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris of 2026 fittingly opens with his “26 for 26,” a powerful, no-nonsense reset designed to challenge how you think about success, money, discipline, and personal responsibility heading into the new year. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The final Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris of 2026 fittingly opens with his “26 for 26,” a powerful, no-nonsense reset designed to challenge how you think about success, money, discipline, and personal responsibility heading into the new year. Cutting through excuses and comfort culture, Dr. Ken shares his thoughts on prosperity starting with behavior, consistency, boundaries, and self-ownership, not wishes or image, also pushing Truth Nation to confront hard realities about time, money, relationships, and identity. The message is clear: the version of you that survived yesterday won’t build tomorrow.</p>
<p>The hour then pivots as Dr. Ken introduces a controversial idea for 2026 which involves using technology to track alcohol purchases as a way to curb repeat OWI offenses—sparking debate about personal responsibility, public safety, and prevention. The discussion continues with a deeper look at politics and loyalty, as Dr. Ken examines why many Black voters nationwide are distancing themselves from the Democratic Party, while questioning why that shift looks different in Milwaukee. Listeners are invited to weigh in on whether party support still aligns with lived experience and outcomes.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The final Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris of 2026 fittingly opens with his “26 for 26,” a powerful, no-nonsense reset designed to challenge how you think about success, money, discipline, and personal responsibility heading into the new year. Cutting through excuses and comfort culture, Dr. Ken shares his thoughts on prosperity starting with behavior, consistency, boundaries, and self-ownership, not wishes or image, also pushing Truth Nation to confront hard realities about time, money, relationships, and identity. The message is clear: the version of you that survived yesterday won’t build tomorrow.
The hour then pivots as Dr. Ken introduces a controversial idea for 2026 which involves using technology to track alcohol purchases as a way to curb repeat OWI offenses—sparking debate about personal responsibility, public safety, and prevention. The discussion continues with a deeper look at politics and loyalty, as Dr. Ken examines why many Black voters nationwide are distancing themselves from the Democratic Party, while questioning why that shift looks different in Milwaukee. Listeners are invited to weigh in on whether party support still aligns with lived experience and outcomes.]]></itunes:summary>
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The hour then pivots as Dr. Ken introduces a controversial idea for 2026 which involves using technology to track alcohol purchases as a way to curb repeat OWI offenses—sparking debate about personal responsibility, public safety, and prevention. The discussion continues with a deeper look at politics and loyalty, as Dr. Ken examines why many Black voters nationwide are distanc]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/31/25 5PM: &#8220;Happy New Year!&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/31/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jey7dpgetyqlezpg5ggdq6wjwudefn74</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, featuring the most important local stories as we close out 2026—from weather concerns to thousands of Milwaukee vehicles facing towing for unpaid tickets, questions surrounding a controversial DA decision, a teen charged with OWI, and the announcement of a local appellate judge retiring next year.</p>
<p>The conversation then turns to sports with NYGP, as Dr. Ken breaks down major headlines including legal trouble surrounding New England Patriots Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs, the outlook for the upcoming Packers–Vikings matchup and Playoff outlook, ending with what Giannis’ return means for the Bucks moving forward. Later in the hour, Dr. Ken tackles growing concerns surrounding Milwaukee Tool employees after multiple high-profile theft cases, asking whether these incidents point to entitlement, opportunity, or misplaced trust inside major organizations. The last show of 2025 closes by tying together the themes of responsibility, consequences, and what a “Happy New Year” really means as Wisconsin steps into 2026.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, featuring the most important local stories as we close out 2026—from weather concerns to thousands of Milwaukee vehicles facing towing for unpaid tickets, questions surr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, featuring the most important local stories as we close out 2026—from weather concerns to thousands of Milwaukee vehicles facing towing for unpaid tickets, questions surrounding a controversial DA decision, a teen charged with OWI, and the announcement of a local appellate judge retiring next year.</p>
<p>The conversation then turns to sports with NYGP, as Dr. Ken breaks down major headlines including legal trouble surrounding New England Patriots Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs, the outlook for the upcoming Packers–Vikings matchup and Playoff outlook, ending with what Giannis’ return means for the Bucks moving forward. Later in the hour, Dr. Ken tackles growing concerns surrounding Milwaukee Tool employees after multiple high-profile theft cases, asking whether these incidents point to entitlement, opportunity, or misplaced trust inside major organizations. The last show of 2025 closes by tying together the themes of responsibility, consequences, and what a “Happy New Year” really means as Wisconsin steps into 2026.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour Two of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, featuring the most important local stories as we close out 2026—from weather concerns to thousands of Milwaukee vehicles facing towing for unpaid tickets, questions surrounding a controversial DA decision, a teen charged with OWI, and the announcement of a local appellate judge retiring next year.
The conversation then turns to sports with NYGP, as Dr. Ken breaks down major headlines including legal trouble surrounding New England Patriots Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs, the outlook for the upcoming Packers–Vikings matchup and Playoff outlook, ending with what Giannis’ return means for the Bucks moving forward. Later in the hour, Dr. Ken tackles growing concerns surrounding Milwaukee Tool employees after multiple high-profile theft cases, asking whether these incidents point to entitlement, opportunity, or misplaced trust inside major organizations. The last show of 2025 closes by tying together the themes of responsibility, consequences, and what a “Happy New Year” really means as Wisconsin steps into 2026.]]></itunes:summary>
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The conversation then turns to sports with NYGP, as Dr. Ken breaks down major headlines including legal trouble surrounding New England Patriots Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs, the outlook for the upcoming Packers–Vikings matchup and Playoff outlook, ending with what Giannis’ return means for the Bucks moving forward. Later in the hour, Dr. Ken tackles growing concerns surrounding Milwaukee Tool employees after multiple high-profile theft cases, asking whether these incidents point to entitlement, opportunity, or misplaced trust inside major organizations. The last show of 2025 closes by tying together the theme]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/30/25 4PM: You</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-2mboucwqnzrgiuzrfrupgxj1wkmyp6bg</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show asking if it’s New Year’s Eve Eve, then quickly shifts into a powerful Truth about technology and artificial intelligence already shaping public safety in Milwaukee. He explains how AI can help deploy resources smarter, reduce dangerous guesswork, and increase accountability — but only if used with restraint and oversight. Dr. Ken warns that unchecked surveillance, hidden algorithmic bias, and overreliance on tech can quietly erode trust and human judgment. Callers like Demetri and Brian weigh in as the conversation continues, pushing Truth Nation to think critically about who controls the tools meant to protect us. His bottom line: technology doesn’t determine outcomes — people do.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show asking if it’s New Year’s Eve Eve, then quickly shifts into a powerful Truth about technology and artificial intelligence already shaping public safety in Milwaukee. He explains how AI can help deploy resources smarter, reduce dang]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show asking if it’s New Year’s Eve Eve, then quickly shifts into a powerful Truth about technology and artificial intelligence already shaping public safety in Milwaukee. He explains how AI can help deploy resources smarter, reduce dangerous guesswork, and increase accountability — but only if used with restraint and oversight. Dr. Ken warns that unchecked surveillance, hidden algorithmic bias, and overreliance on tech can quietly erode trust and human judgment. Callers like Demetri and Brian weigh in as the conversation continues, pushing Truth Nation to think critically about who controls the tools meant to protect us. His bottom line: technology doesn’t determine outcomes — people do.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show asking if it’s New Year’s Eve Eve, then quickly shifts into a powerful Truth about technology and artificial intelligence already shaping public safety in Milwaukee. He explains how AI can help deploy resources smarter, reduce dangerous guesswork, and increase accountability — but only if used with restraint and oversight. Dr. Ken warns that unchecked surveillance, hidden algorithmic bias, and overreliance on tech can quietly erode trust and human judgment. Callers like Demetri and Brian weigh in as the conversation continues, pushing Truth Nation to think critically about who controls the tools meant to protect us. His bottom line: technology doesn’t determine outcomes — people do.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:59</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show asking if it’s New Year’s Eve Eve, then quickly shifts into a powerful Truth about technology and artificial intelligence already shaping public safety in Milwaukee. He explains how AI can help deploy resources smarter, reduce dangerous guesswork, and increase accountability — but only if used with restraint and oversight. Dr. Ken warns that unchecked surveillance, hidden algorithmic bias, and overreliance on tech can quietly erode trust and human judgment. Callers like Demetri and Brian weigh in as the conversation continues, pushing Truth Nation to think critically about who controls the tools meant to protect us. His bottom line: technology doesn’t determine outcomes — people do.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/30/25 5PM: Tech? Shmech</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-fjaxsxeb9yzqydvfvtvqsbsdpwdyi9v9</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into a new concern — brain rot — as Dr. Ken reacts to a WISN report and asks the poll question of the day: Is brain rot a technology problem or a discipline problem? After a Christmas Day shooting tied to a Facebook Marketplace deal, the show pivots to the Top 5 @ 5, covering local culture, crime, civil liberties, and education highlights. Poll results show listeners overwhelmingly blame discipline over technology, reinforcing Dr. Ken’s final reflections on how AI will continue reshaping society in 2026 and beyond. The show wraps early for Panthers basketball, leaving Truth Nation with one clear takeaway: convenience without discipline always comes at a cost.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour dives into a new concern — brain rot — as Dr. Ken reacts to a WISN report and asks the poll question of the day: Is brain rot a technology problem or a discipline problem? After a Christmas Day shooting tied to a Facebook Marketplace deal]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into a new concern — brain rot — as Dr. Ken reacts to a WISN report and asks the poll question of the day: Is brain rot a technology problem or a discipline problem? After a Christmas Day shooting tied to a Facebook Marketplace deal, the show pivots to the Top 5 @ 5, covering local culture, crime, civil liberties, and education highlights. Poll results show listeners overwhelmingly blame discipline over technology, reinforcing Dr. Ken’s final reflections on how AI will continue reshaping society in 2026 and beyond. The show wraps early for Panthers basketball, leaving Truth Nation with one clear takeaway: convenience without discipline always comes at a cost.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour dives into a new concern — brain rot — as Dr. Ken reacts to a WISN report and asks the poll question of the day: Is brain rot a technology problem or a discipline problem? After a Christmas Day shooting tied to a Facebook Marketplace deal, the show pivots to the Top 5 @ 5, covering local culture, crime, civil liberties, and education highlights. Poll results show listeners overwhelmingly blame discipline over technology, reinforcing Dr. Ken’s final reflections on how AI will continue reshaping society in 2026 and beyond. The show wraps early for Panthers basketball, leaving Truth Nation with one clear takeaway: convenience without discipline always comes at a cost.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:36</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The second hour dives into a new concern — brain rot — as Dr. Ken reacts to a WISN report and asks the poll question of the day: Is brain rot a technology problem or a discipline problem? After a Christmas Day shooting tied to a Facebook Marketplace deal, the show pivots to the Top 5 @ 5, covering local culture, crime, civil liberties, and education highlights. Poll results show listeners overwhelmingly blame discipline over technology, reinforcing Dr. Ken’s final reflections on how AI will continue reshaping society in 2026 and beyond. The show wraps early for Panthers basketball, leaving Truth Nation with one clear takeaway: convenience without discipline always comes at a cost.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/25/26 4PM: Leave</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-p2uvw5wbes8bfmke6viuaontk0zlfqyn</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[ ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:48</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>12/29/25 5PM: Billionaire with a &#8220;B&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-nwltzje2jn3pxxrxwifmmz2tki8gzmpq</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241184</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5, covering cold weather, crime, public safety, and MPS expanding access to free menstrual products. The conversation then heats up when Dr. Ken weighs in on a petition calling for Nicki Minaj to be deported — and defends her right to speak freely, sparking a spirited on-air debate. After reading texts and YouTube messages, Dr. Ken takes a tangent into football and culture before closing the show with a thought-provoking question: What do ten names like Oprah, Jay-Z, Michael Jordan, and Beyoncé all have in common? The answer opens a final discussion about wealth, power, and what it really means to build something lasting.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5, covering cold weather, crime, public safety, and MPS expanding access to free menstrual products. The conversation then heats up when Dr. Ken weighs in on a petition calling for Nicki Minaj to be deported — an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5, covering cold weather, crime, public safety, and MPS expanding access to free menstrual products. The conversation then heats up when Dr. Ken weighs in on a petition calling for Nicki Minaj to be deported — and defends her right to speak freely, sparking a spirited on-air debate. After reading texts and YouTube messages, Dr. Ken takes a tangent into football and culture before closing the show with a thought-provoking question: What do ten names like Oprah, Jay-Z, Michael Jordan, and Beyoncé all have in common? The answer opens a final discussion about wealth, power, and what it really means to build something lasting.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5, covering cold weather, crime, public safety, and MPS expanding access to free menstrual products. The conversation then heats up when Dr. Ken weighs in on a petition calling for Nicki Minaj to be deported — and defends her right to speak freely, sparking a spirited on-air debate. After reading texts and YouTube messages, Dr. Ken takes a tangent into football and culture before closing the show with a thought-provoking question: What do ten names like Oprah, Jay-Z, Michael Jordan, and Beyoncé all have in common? The answer opens a final discussion about wealth, power, and what it really means to build something lasting.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>47:51</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/22/25 4PM: Second Chances or Final Consequences?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-2hxqcotffq9cezjjq6yktykmb35fzkui</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>With Dr. Ken out, Homer fills in and opens Truth in the Afternoon by asking a question that instantly divides Truth Nation: Is life without parole too harsh for a teen who committed murder? Callers flood the lines with powerful perspectives — from South Side Frank arguing for second chances, to Al pointing out how race and location shape outcomes, to Alexandria sharing a deeply personal story about her 80-year-old grandmother surviving general population. The debate cuts deep, forcing listeners to confront justice, accountability, and whether redemption has an expiration date. An emotional, thoughtful hour that proves there are no easy answers.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With Dr. Ken out, Homer fills in and opens Truth in the Afternoon by asking a question that instantly divides Truth Nation: Is life without parole too harsh for a teen who committed murder? Callers flood the lines with powerful perspectives — from South ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With Dr. Ken out, Homer fills in and opens Truth in the Afternoon by asking a question that instantly divides Truth Nation: Is life without parole too harsh for a teen who committed murder? Callers flood the lines with powerful perspectives — from South Side Frank arguing for second chances, to Al pointing out how race and location shape outcomes, to Alexandria sharing a deeply personal story about her 80-year-old grandmother surviving general population. The debate cuts deep, forcing listeners to confront justice, accountability, and whether redemption has an expiration date. An emotional, thoughtful hour that proves there are no easy answers.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With Dr. Ken out, Homer fills in and opens Truth in the Afternoon by asking a question that instantly divides Truth Nation: Is life without parole too harsh for a teen who committed murder? Callers flood the lines with powerful perspectives — from South Side Frank arguing for second chances, to Al pointing out how race and location shape outcomes, to Alexandria sharing a deeply personal story about her 80-year-old grandmother surviving general population. The debate cuts deep, forcing listeners to confront justice, accountability, and whether redemption has an expiration date. An emotional, thoughtful hour that proves there are no easy answers.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:21</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[With Dr. Ken out, Homer fills in and opens Truth in the Afternoon by asking a question that instantly divides Truth Nation: Is life without parole too harsh for a teen who committed murder? Callers flood the lines with powerful perspectives — from South Side Frank arguing for second chances, to Al pointing out how race and location shape outcomes, to Alexandria sharing a deeply personal story about her 80-year-old grandmother surviving general population. The debate cuts deep, forcing listeners to confront justice, accountability, and whether redemption has an expiration date. An emotional, thoughtful hour that proves there are no easy answers.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/22/25 5PM: Trafficking, Accountability &#038; The Future of Work</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-m7gzs8efdt3qcmaqcvzpgylozbdsylcw</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241190</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour turns to breaking news out of Franklin, where four people were arrested in a sex trafficking investigation tied to a local strip club — raising hard questions about blame, responsibility, and whether some businesses outlive their purpose. Homer pushes Truth Nation to wrestle with uncomfortable realities: What happens when the trafficker is the club itself? And is there a moral difference between paying for an act versus paying someone to leave? The show closes with a sobering look ahead as AI is reported to have eliminated over 50,000 jobs in 2025 alone. From justice to exploitation to the future of work, this hour keeps the conversation real until the final minute.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour turns to breaking news out of Franklin, where four people were arrested in a sex trafficking investigation tied to a local strip club — raising hard questions about blame, responsibility, and whether some businesses outlive their purpose.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour turns to breaking news out of Franklin, where four people were arrested in a sex trafficking investigation tied to a local strip club — raising hard questions about blame, responsibility, and whether some businesses outlive their purpose. Homer pushes Truth Nation to wrestle with uncomfortable realities: What happens when the trafficker is the club itself? And is there a moral difference between paying for an act versus paying someone to leave? The show closes with a sobering look ahead as AI is reported to have eliminated over 50,000 jobs in 2025 alone. From justice to exploitation to the future of work, this hour keeps the conversation real until the final minute.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7871677_2025-12-23-001117.128.mp3" length="42196099" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour turns to breaking news out of Franklin, where four people were arrested in a sex trafficking investigation tied to a local strip club — raising hard questions about blame, responsibility, and whether some businesses outlive their purpose. Homer pushes Truth Nation to wrestle with uncomfortable realities: What happens when the trafficker is the club itself? And is there a moral difference between paying for an act versus paying someone to leave? The show closes with a sobering look ahead as AI is reported to have eliminated over 50,000 jobs in 2025 alone. From justice to exploitation to the future of work, this hour keeps the conversation real until the final minute.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:56</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The second hour turns to breaking news out of Franklin, where four people were arrested in a sex trafficking investigation tied to a local strip club — raising hard questions about blame, responsibility, and whether some businesses outlive their purpose. Homer pushes Truth Nation to wrestle with uncomfortable realities: What happens when the trafficker is the club itself? And is there a moral difference between paying for an act versus paying someone to leave? The show closes with a sobering look ahead as AI is reported to have eliminated over 50,000 jobs in 2025 alone. From justice to exploitation to the future of work, this hour keeps the conversation real until the final minute.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/18/25 4PM: &#8220;Money&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-akkr93vweg4ztkurlsepaaab8byizgj0</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Today&#8217;s edition of Truth In The Afternoon centers on one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces shaping our lives: money. Dr. Ken&#8217;s Truth breaks down why money management matters just as much as money itself. From saving with intention to financial responsibility and asset accumulation, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to rethink their relationship with money—not as a goal, but as a tool for stability, freedom, and generational growth.</p>
<p>The hour then turns to an in-depth conversation with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who joins the show to discuss his journey, his upbringing, and the experiences that shaped his leadership as he continues his campaign for Milwaukee Governor. Crowley outlines his vision for Milwaukee and shares his goals as he looks toward a run for governor, touching on economic opportunity, community investment, and the financial realities facing everyday Wisconsinites.</p>
<p>It’s an hour focused on dollars and sense where personal finance meets public leadership on Truth in the Afternoon.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s edition of Truth In The Afternoon centers on one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces shaping our lives: money. Dr. Ken&#8217;s Truth breaks down why money management matters just as much as money itself. From saving with intention]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today&#8217;s edition of Truth In The Afternoon centers on one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces shaping our lives: money. Dr. Ken&#8217;s Truth breaks down why money management matters just as much as money itself. From saving with intention to financial responsibility and asset accumulation, Dr. Ken challenges listeners to rethink their relationship with money—not as a goal, but as a tool for stability, freedom, and generational growth.</p>
<p>The hour then turns to an in-depth conversation with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who joins the show to discuss his journey, his upbringing, and the experiences that shaped his leadership as he continues his campaign for Milwaukee Governor. Crowley outlines his vision for Milwaukee and shares his goals as he looks toward a run for governor, touching on economic opportunity, community investment, and the financial realities facing everyday Wisconsinites.</p>
<p>It’s an hour focused on dollars and sense where personal finance meets public leadership on Truth in the Afternoon.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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The hour then turns to an in-depth conversation with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who joins the show to discuss his journey, his upbringing, and the experiences that shaped his leadership as he continues his campaign for Milwaukee Governor. Crowley outlines his vision for Milwaukee and shares his goals as he looks toward a run for governor, touching on economic opportunity, community investment, and the financial realities facing everyday Wisconsinites.
It’s an hour focused on dollars and sense where personal finance meets public leadership on Truth in the Afternoon.]]></itunes:summary>
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The hour then turns to an in-depth conversation with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who joins the show to discuss his journey, his upbringing, and the experiences that shaped his leadership as he continues his campaign for Milwaukee Governor. Crowley outlines his vision for Milwaukee and shares his goals as he looks toward a run for governor, touching on economic opportunity, community investment, and the financial realities facing everyday Wisconsinites.
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	<title>12/18/25 5PM: &#8220;The Fix Is In&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-oshbzp007vz6fsa3s747sn5cpex9jpey</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5 which includes updates on the Brown University shooting, new developments in the Judge Hannah Dugan trial, a false accusation involving an MPS school bus driver, and Milwaukee Public Schools clearing high-risk buildings of lead hazards—addressing concerns the city itself has struggled to resolve.</p>
<p>The conversation then shifts to sports with NYCGP as Dr. Ken asks his thoughts on the tragic Micah Parsons injury &#038; the upcoming divisional battle between the NFC North 1st Place Chicago Bears &#038; the Green Bay Packers. Further into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation: Will marijuana decriminalization ultimately help or harm the Black community? With federal policy changes back in the spotlight, he challenges listeners to weigh reduced criminalization against potential increases in social and economic harm.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5 which includes updates on the Brown University shooting, new developments in the Judge Hannah Dugan trial, a false accusation involving an MPS school bus driver, and Milwaukee Public Schools clearing high-risk buildings ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5 which includes updates on the Brown University shooting, new developments in the Judge Hannah Dugan trial, a false accusation involving an MPS school bus driver, and Milwaukee Public Schools clearing high-risk buildings of lead hazards—addressing concerns the city itself has struggled to resolve.</p>
<p>The conversation then shifts to sports with NYCGP as Dr. Ken asks his thoughts on the tragic Micah Parsons injury &#038; the upcoming divisional battle between the NFC North 1st Place Chicago Bears &#038; the Green Bay Packers. Further into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation: Will marijuana decriminalization ultimately help or harm the Black community? With federal policy changes back in the spotlight, he challenges listeners to weigh reduced criminalization against potential increases in social and economic harm.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5 which includes updates on the Brown University shooting, new developments in the Judge Hannah Dugan trial, a false accusation involving an MPS school bus driver, and Milwaukee Public Schools clearing high-risk buildings of lead hazards—addressing concerns the city itself has struggled to resolve.
The conversation then shifts to sports with NYCGP as Dr. Ken asks his thoughts on the tragic Micah Parsons injury &#038; the upcoming divisional battle between the NFC North 1st Place Chicago Bears &#038; the Green Bay Packers. Further into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation: Will marijuana decriminalization ultimately help or harm the Black community? With federal policy changes back in the spotlight, he challenges listeners to weigh reduced criminalization against potential increases in social and economic harm.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>44:24</itunes:duration>
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The conversation then shifts to sports with NYCGP as Dr. Ken asks his thoughts on the tragic Micah Parsons injury &#038; the upcoming divisional battle between the NFC North 1st Place Chicago Bears &#038; the Green Bay Packers. Further into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation: Will marijuana decriminalization ultimately help or harm the Black community? With federal policy changes back in the spotlight, he challenges listeners to weigh reduced criminalization against potential increases in social and economic harm.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>12/17/25 4PM: STUPID</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-gqizni7ojmgbrxweghrzdukwsnqage0l</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>“Study Hall” is open as Dr. Ken delivers Truth Nation a masterclass before heading on vacation after tomorrows show. He breaks down why 2026 must be the year we stop romanticizing foolishness and mistaking stubbornness for strength. Stability can’t be faked forever, bad judgment isn’t bad luck, and when the math ain’t mathing, reality sends the bill. Dr. Ken challenges listeners to choose wiser, learn faster, and stop making life harder than it needs to be. The phone lines open wide as callers ask anything—from the purpose of a primary doctor to why prevention beats crisis care every time. Even Sandra jumps in, sparking their trademark back-and-forth. A sharp, hilarious, and brutally honest first hour.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[“Study Hall” is open as Dr. Ken delivers Truth Nation a masterclass before heading on vacation after tomorrows show. He breaks down why 2026 must be the year we stop romanticizing foolishness and mistaking stubbornness for strength. Stability can’t be fa]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Study Hall” is open as Dr. Ken delivers Truth Nation a masterclass before heading on vacation after tomorrows show. He breaks down why 2026 must be the year we stop romanticizing foolishness and mistaking stubbornness for strength. Stability can’t be faked forever, bad judgment isn’t bad luck, and when the math ain’t mathing, reality sends the bill. Dr. Ken challenges listeners to choose wiser, learn faster, and stop making life harder than it needs to be. The phone lines open wide as callers ask anything—from the purpose of a primary doctor to why prevention beats crisis care every time. Even Sandra jumps in, sparking their trademark back-and-forth. A sharp, hilarious, and brutally honest first hour.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[“Study Hall” is open as Dr. Ken delivers Truth Nation a masterclass before heading on vacation after tomorrows show. He breaks down why 2026 must be the year we stop romanticizing foolishness and mistaking stubbornness for strength. Stability can’t be faked forever, bad judgment isn’t bad luck, and when the math ain’t mathing, reality sends the bill. Dr. Ken challenges listeners to choose wiser, learn faster, and stop making life harder than it needs to be. The phone lines open wide as callers ask anything—from the purpose of a primary doctor to why prevention beats crisis care every time. Even Sandra jumps in, sparking their trademark back-and-forth. A sharp, hilarious, and brutally honest first hour.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:08</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[“Study Hall” is open as Dr. Ken delivers Truth Nation a masterclass before heading on vacation after tomorrows show. He breaks down why 2026 must be the year we stop romanticizing foolishness and mistaking stubbornness for strength. Stability can’t be faked forever, bad judgment isn’t bad luck, and when the math ain’t mathing, reality sends the bill. Dr. Ken challenges listeners to choose wiser, learn faster, and stop making life harder than it needs to be. The phone lines open wide as callers ask anything—from the purpose of a primary doctor to why prevention beats crisis care every time. Even Sandra jumps in, sparking their trademark back-and-forth. A sharp, hilarious, and brutally honest first hour.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/17/25 5PM: Is Colorism the New Racism?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-z7hbfnfpbfkz4jsiiybicrf76fzyt0xq</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, spotlighting Flavor Flav stepping up for a Kenosha family, a billion-dollar Powerball jackpot, and Sade Robinson’s mother backing new legislation to protect Black women. Dr. Ken then asks the question lighting up Truth Nation: Is colorism the new racism? He breaks down how to rise above other people’s nonsense without letting their biases derail your purpose. The conversation shifts to the latest revelations in the Judge Hannah Dugan trial—including the infamous “frozen water” Signal chat—and listeners vote on whether they expect a guilty verdict. Dr. Ken wraps the show with poll results, final reflections, and his reminder to choose judgment over emotion as we head into 2026.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, spotlighting Flavor Flav stepping up for a Kenosha family, a billion-dollar Powerball jackpot, and Sade Robinson’s mother backing new legislation to protect Black women. Dr. Ken then asks the question lightin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, spotlighting Flavor Flav stepping up for a Kenosha family, a billion-dollar Powerball jackpot, and Sade Robinson’s mother backing new legislation to protect Black women. Dr. Ken then asks the question lighting up Truth Nation: Is colorism the new racism? He breaks down how to rise above other people’s nonsense without letting their biases derail your purpose. The conversation shifts to the latest revelations in the Judge Hannah Dugan trial—including the infamous “frozen water” Signal chat—and listeners vote on whether they expect a guilty verdict. Dr. Ken wraps the show with poll results, final reflections, and his reminder to choose judgment over emotion as we head into 2026.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, spotlighting Flavor Flav stepping up for a Kenosha family, a billion-dollar Powerball jackpot, and Sade Robinson’s mother backing new legislation to protect Black women. Dr. Ken then asks the question lighting up Truth Nation: Is colorism the new racism? He breaks down how to rise above other people’s nonsense without letting their biases derail your purpose. The conversation shifts to the latest revelations in the Judge Hannah Dugan trial—including the infamous “frozen water” Signal chat—and listeners vote on whether they expect a guilty verdict. Dr. Ken wraps the show with poll results, final reflections, and his reminder to choose judgment over emotion as we head into 2026.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:29</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The second hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, spotlighting Flavor Flav stepping up for a Kenosha family, a billion-dollar Powerball jackpot, and Sade Robinson’s mother backing new legislation to protect Black women. Dr. Ken then asks the question lighting up Truth Nation: Is colorism the new racism? He breaks down how to rise above other people’s nonsense without letting their biases derail your purpose. The conversation shifts to the latest revelations in the Judge Hannah Dugan trial—including the infamous “frozen water” Signal chat—and listeners vote on whether they expect a guilty verdict. Dr. Ken wraps the show with poll results, final reflections, and his reminder to choose judgment over emotion as we head into 2026.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/16/25 4PM: Lies</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-5y7o4h9t9remck96lnobva5vxy4fnu5t</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241206</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a truth many won’t say out loud: pretending is expensive — it drains energy, destroys peace, and keeps people stuck. He reminds listeners that better requires real honesty and real work, not the fragility our culture rewards. In 2026, saying what you believe—not what they want to hear—will matter more than ever. Dr. Ken connects this to Milwaukee’s leadership, challenging the city to stop performing and start telling the truth. His message lands with force: Truth may cost you a moment but lies will cost you years. Then Angela Dix from Erie Insurance joins to share her journey, the power of life insurance, and how families can use it long before they die. A grounded, eye-opening first hour about growth, clarity, and courage.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a truth many won’t say out loud: pretending is expensive — it drains energy, destroys peace, and keeps people stuck. He reminds listeners that better requires real honesty and real work, not the fragility our culture rewards. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a truth many won’t say out loud: pretending is expensive — it drains energy, destroys peace, and keeps people stuck. He reminds listeners that better requires real honesty and real work, not the fragility our culture rewards. In 2026, saying what you believe—not what they want to hear—will matter more than ever. Dr. Ken connects this to Milwaukee’s leadership, challenging the city to stop performing and start telling the truth. His message lands with force: Truth may cost you a moment but lies will cost you years. Then Angela Dix from Erie Insurance joins to share her journey, the power of life insurance, and how families can use it long before they die. A grounded, eye-opening first hour about growth, clarity, and courage.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a truth many won’t say out loud: pretending is expensive — it drains energy, destroys peace, and keeps people stuck. He reminds listeners that better requires real honesty and real work, not the fragility our culture rewards. In 2026, saying what you believe—not what they want to hear—will matter more than ever. Dr. Ken connects this to Milwaukee’s leadership, challenging the city to stop performing and start telling the truth. His message lands with force: Truth may cost you a moment but lies will cost you years. Then Angela Dix from Erie Insurance joins to share her journey, the power of life insurance, and how families can use it long before they die. A grounded, eye-opening first hour about growth, clarity, and courage.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>42:37</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>12/16/25 5PM: More Lies</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-fxifpbaplj6vi4x1nir6tkbcjxiz6oiq</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241209</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major moves to end family homelessness, new laws demanding transparency in schools, and legislation targeting deepfake scams. Dr. Ken raises a crucial question: Why isn’t there a database tracking teacher misconduct the way we track police? It sparks a lively discussion in the YouTube chat as Truth Nation pushes for true accountability in education. Al calls in to add his perspective as Dr. Ken ties the threads together: systems fail when accountability is optional. The show ends with final comments, community reflection, and a reminder that honesty—in policy, leadership, and personal life—is still the best (and only) path forward</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour dives into the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major moves to end family homelessness, new laws demanding transparency in schools, and legislation targeting deepfake scams. Dr. Ken raises a crucial question: Why isn’t there a database tracking te]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour dives into the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major moves to end family homelessness, new laws demanding transparency in schools, and legislation targeting deepfake scams. Dr. Ken raises a crucial question: Why isn’t there a database tracking teacher misconduct the way we track police? It sparks a lively discussion in the YouTube chat as Truth Nation pushes for true accountability in education. Al calls in to add his perspective as Dr. Ken ties the threads together: systems fail when accountability is optional. The show ends with final comments, community reflection, and a reminder that honesty—in policy, leadership, and personal life—is still the best (and only) path forward</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour dives into the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major moves to end family homelessness, new laws demanding transparency in schools, and legislation targeting deepfake scams. Dr. Ken raises a crucial question: Why isn’t there a database tracking teacher misconduct the way we track police? It sparks a lively discussion in the YouTube chat as Truth Nation pushes for true accountability in education. Al calls in to add his perspective as Dr. Ken ties the threads together: systems fail when accountability is optional. The show ends with final comments, community reflection, and a reminder that honesty—in policy, leadership, and personal life—is still the best (and only) path forward]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:13</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The second hour dives into the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major moves to end family homelessness, new laws demanding transparency in schools, and legislation targeting deepfake scams. Dr. Ken raises a crucial question: Why isn’t there a database tracking teacher misconduct the way we track police? It sparks a lively discussion in the YouTube chat as Truth Nation pushes for true accountability in education. Al calls in to add his perspective as Dr. Ken ties the threads together: systems fail when accountability is optional. The show ends with final comments, community reflection, and a reminder that honesty—in policy, leadership, and personal life—is still the best (and only) path forward]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/15/25 4PM: Humanity</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jttkpf98jjv2zqntoftoncwailyd5w8z</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241212</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful message: as we head into 2026, we’re exhausted from defending labels and divisions that were never meant to define us. He breaks down how identity has become confused with destiny and why real progress comes from empathy, restraint, and maturity—not political tribes. After reading chats and texts, Dr. Ken digs into the Hannah Dugan trial, immigration misconceptions, the Packers loss, and a tough question: Why don’t Black women talk about DV or SA? Breaking news from Brown University pushes the conversation deeper as Truth Nation debates why silence around powerful men—like Diddy—lasts so long. A thought-provoking, challenging hour that calls us to lead differently.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful message: as we head into 2026, we’re exhausted from defending labels and divisions that were never meant to define us. He breaks down how identity has become confused with destiny and why real progress comes from em]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful message: as we head into 2026, we’re exhausted from defending labels and divisions that were never meant to define us. He breaks down how identity has become confused with destiny and why real progress comes from empathy, restraint, and maturity—not political tribes. After reading chats and texts, Dr. Ken digs into the Hannah Dugan trial, immigration misconceptions, the Packers loss, and a tough question: Why don’t Black women talk about DV or SA? Breaking news from Brown University pushes the conversation deeper as Truth Nation debates why silence around powerful men—like Diddy—lasts so long. A thought-provoking, challenging hour that calls us to lead differently.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7859957_2025-12-16-003857.128.mp3" length="43649344" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful message: as we head into 2026, we’re exhausted from defending labels and divisions that were never meant to define us. He breaks down how identity has become confused with destiny and why real progress comes from empathy, restraint, and maturity—not political tribes. After reading chats and texts, Dr. Ken digs into the Hannah Dugan trial, immigration misconceptions, the Packers loss, and a tough question: Why don’t Black women talk about DV or SA? Breaking news from Brown University pushes the conversation deeper as Truth Nation debates why silence around powerful men—like Diddy—lasts so long. A thought-provoking, challenging hour that calls us to lead differently.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:27</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show with a powerful message: as we head into 2026, we’re exhausted from defending labels and divisions that were never meant to define us. He breaks down how identity has become confused with destiny and why real progress comes from empathy, restraint, and maturity—not political tribes. After reading chats and texts, Dr. Ken digs into the Hannah Dugan trial, immigration misconceptions, the Packers loss, and a tough question: Why don’t Black women talk about DV or SA? Breaking news from Brown University pushes the conversation deeper as Truth Nation debates why silence around powerful men—like Diddy—lasts so long. A thought-provoking, challenging hour that calls us to lead differently.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/15/25 5PM: &#8230;Black Women&#8230;Zero</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qxev6cfwspbqtlf2sygkdh1chfdm15gj</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour kicks off with callers weighing in on partying culture, date-rape drugs, and how women navigate danger. Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5, including the latest on the Hannah Dugan trial, a tragic family case, and a major ruling affecting Catholic Charities. Then the show turns to the topic lighting up YouTube: Sherrone Moore. Should he lose his Black card? Is the outrage justified—or selective? The debate heats up as Dr. Ken challenges Truth Nation to confront hypocrisy, double standards, and who we choose to protect. A bold, unfiltered hour that refuses to look away from the uncomfortable truth.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour kicks off with callers weighing in on partying culture, date-rape drugs, and how women navigate danger. Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5, including the latest on the Hannah Dugan trial, a tragic family case, and a major ruling affecting Cat]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour kicks off with callers weighing in on partying culture, date-rape drugs, and how women navigate danger. Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5, including the latest on the Hannah Dugan trial, a tragic family case, and a major ruling affecting Catholic Charities. Then the show turns to the topic lighting up YouTube: Sherrone Moore. Should he lose his Black card? Is the outrage justified—or selective? The debate heats up as Dr. Ken challenges Truth Nation to confront hypocrisy, double standards, and who we choose to protect. A bold, unfiltered hour that refuses to look away from the uncomfortable truth.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour kicks off with callers weighing in on partying culture, date-rape drugs, and how women navigate danger. Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5, including the latest on the Hannah Dugan trial, a tragic family case, and a major ruling affecting Catholic Charities. Then the show turns to the topic lighting up YouTube: Sherrone Moore. Should he lose his Black card? Is the outrage justified—or selective? The debate heats up as Dr. Ken challenges Truth Nation to confront hypocrisy, double standards, and who we choose to protect. A bold, unfiltered hour that refuses to look away from the uncomfortable truth.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/12/25 4PM: It&#8217;s Time You Answered</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-xocf3zo7wjd6p1gbzw2uaepda6bay7wc</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show reminding Truth Nation that leadership isn’t a vibe—it’s a discipline. Our lives speak through our choices, our influences shape our instincts, and we don’t rise to our goals—we fall to the level of our character. He challenges listeners to stop “performing” leadership and start becoming leaders from the inside out. As Milwaukee braces for dangerous cold, Dr. Ken urges the city to take care of one another before diving into the ongoing debate over police pursuits. A text from KaWanda sparks a mini–Pop Off Friday as Dr. Ken tackles communication failures, accountability avoidance, and chaos creators with trademark clarity. A powerful first hour with truth that hits home.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show reminding Truth Nation that leadership isn’t a vibe—it’s a discipline. Our lives speak through our choices, our influences shape our instincts, and we don’t rise to our goals—we fall to the level of our character. He challenges lis]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the show reminding Truth Nation that leadership isn’t a vibe—it’s a discipline. Our lives speak through our choices, our influences shape our instincts, and we don’t rise to our goals—we fall to the level of our character. He challenges listeners to stop “performing” leadership and start becoming leaders from the inside out. As Milwaukee braces for dangerous cold, Dr. Ken urges the city to take care of one another before diving into the ongoing debate over police pursuits. A text from KaWanda sparks a mini–Pop Off Friday as Dr. Ken tackles communication failures, accountability avoidance, and chaos creators with trademark clarity. A powerful first hour with truth that hits home.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the show reminding Truth Nation that leadership isn’t a vibe—it’s a discipline. Our lives speak through our choices, our influences shape our instincts, and we don’t rise to our goals—we fall to the level of our character. He challenges listeners to stop “performing” leadership and start becoming leaders from the inside out. As Milwaukee braces for dangerous cold, Dr. Ken urges the city to take care of one another before diving into the ongoing debate over police pursuits. A text from KaWanda sparks a mini–Pop Off Friday as Dr. Ken tackles communication failures, accountability avoidance, and chaos creators with trademark clarity. A powerful first hour with truth that hits home.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:31</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/12/25 5PM: Accountability, Exploitation &#038; The Real Motives Behind Power</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zkh20keyczxufdvnllz0xlycxqedncrs</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>In the second hour, Dr. Ken breaks down the Top 5 @ 5, from campaign violations to Milwaukee’s $180K jail settlement. Then he asks the question shaking social media: Did 50 Cent exploit Diddy, or just play by the same rules Diddy used on others? Truth Nation weighs in, and Dr. Ken connects the dots to Trump’s push to loosen marijuana restrictions—wondering who really benefits when laws suddenly shift. With YouTube poll results showing a divided audience, Dr. Ken closes the show urging listeners to stay warm, stay aware, and stay honest about what power really looks like. A sharp, insightful hour that blends culture, politics, and truth with Dr. Ken’s signature edge.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the second hour, Dr. Ken breaks down the Top 5 @ 5, from campaign violations to Milwaukee’s $180K jail settlement. Then he asks the question shaking social media: Did 50 Cent exploit Diddy, or just play by the same rules Diddy used on others? Truth Na]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the second hour, Dr. Ken breaks down the Top 5 @ 5, from campaign violations to Milwaukee’s $180K jail settlement. Then he asks the question shaking social media: Did 50 Cent exploit Diddy, or just play by the same rules Diddy used on others? Truth Nation weighs in, and Dr. Ken connects the dots to Trump’s push to loosen marijuana restrictions—wondering who really benefits when laws suddenly shift. With YouTube poll results showing a divided audience, Dr. Ken closes the show urging listeners to stay warm, stay aware, and stay honest about what power really looks like. A sharp, insightful hour that blends culture, politics, and truth with Dr. Ken’s signature edge.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the second hour, Dr. Ken breaks down the Top 5 @ 5, from campaign violations to Milwaukee’s $180K jail settlement. Then he asks the question shaking social media: Did 50 Cent exploit Diddy, or just play by the same rules Diddy used on others? Truth Nation weighs in, and Dr. Ken connects the dots to Trump’s push to loosen marijuana restrictions—wondering who really benefits when laws suddenly shift. With YouTube poll results showing a divided audience, Dr. Ken closes the show urging listeners to stay warm, stay aware, and stay honest about what power really looks like. A sharp, insightful hour that blends culture, politics, and truth with Dr. Ken’s signature edge.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:29</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>12/11/15 3PM: Can You Really Stop Someone?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ymlm3sbexet0arkuvkcfqirejl8eght3</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241225</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens an extended edition of Truth in the Afternoon by replaying the call between Brandon from Milwaukee and Kyle — and asks Truth Nation to weigh in: Can you stop a person who’s already decided what they’re going to do? As the YouTube poll lights up, Dr. Ken reflects on his upbringing and reinforces a message he lives by — life is what you make it — but influence only works if someone is willing to hear it. The conversation shifts to politics as Dr. Ken questions Joel Brennan’s run for governor and whether Milwaukee has anything to gain from his campaign. The first hour ends with a powerful truth: some decisions shape themselves long before anyone tries to intervene, and the real question is whether we recognize the difference.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens an extended edition of Truth in the Afternoon by replaying the call between Brandon from Milwaukee and Kyle — and asks Truth Nation to weigh in: Can you stop a person who’s already decided what they’re going to do? As the YouTube poll light]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens an extended edition of Truth in the Afternoon by replaying the call between Brandon from Milwaukee and Kyle — and asks Truth Nation to weigh in: Can you stop a person who’s already decided what they’re going to do? As the YouTube poll lights up, Dr. Ken reflects on his upbringing and reinforces a message he lives by — life is what you make it — but influence only works if someone is willing to hear it. The conversation shifts to politics as Dr. Ken questions Joel Brennan’s run for governor and whether Milwaukee has anything to gain from his campaign. The first hour ends with a powerful truth: some decisions shape themselves long before anyone tries to intervene, and the real question is whether we recognize the difference.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7854839_2025-12-12-000139.128.mp3" length="43925196" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens an extended edition of Truth in the Afternoon by replaying the call between Brandon from Milwaukee and Kyle — and asks Truth Nation to weigh in: Can you stop a person who’s already decided what they’re going to do? As the YouTube poll lights up, Dr. Ken reflects on his upbringing and reinforces a message he lives by — life is what you make it — but influence only works if someone is willing to hear it. The conversation shifts to politics as Dr. Ken questions Joel Brennan’s run for governor and whether Milwaukee has anything to gain from his campaign. The first hour ends with a powerful truth: some decisions shape themselves long before anyone tries to intervene, and the real question is whether we recognize the difference.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:44</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/11/15 4PM: Age, Wisdom &#038; The Cost of Accountability</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-duvppxh7zmbjswcrnm8wej54s3dkrgvq</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241228</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two with his Truth: Age, Wisdom, and Experience Is a Thing, reminding listeners that 2026 must be the year we value those who’ve survived battles younger generations only watch on TikTok. The conversation turns heavy as Dr. Ken plays a heartbreaking video of a Milwaukee mother whose son died following a police chase, challenging Truth Nation with a critical question: Where does accountability truly start? Callers weigh in on reckless driving, police pursuits, and the systems pushing kids into the criminal justice pipeline. More callers join the debate on whether Milwaukee schools are becoming more dangerous than the streets. The hour closes with Dr. Ken’s message to walk into the new year with intention, gratitude, and clarity — not fear.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two with his Truth: Age, Wisdom, and Experience Is a Thing, reminding listeners that 2026 must be the year we value those who’ve survived battles younger generations only watch on TikTok. The conversation turns heavy as Dr. Ken plays ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two with his Truth: Age, Wisdom, and Experience Is a Thing, reminding listeners that 2026 must be the year we value those who’ve survived battles younger generations only watch on TikTok. The conversation turns heavy as Dr. Ken plays a heartbreaking video of a Milwaukee mother whose son died following a police chase, challenging Truth Nation with a critical question: Where does accountability truly start? Callers weigh in on reckless driving, police pursuits, and the systems pushing kids into the criminal justice pipeline. More callers join the debate on whether Milwaukee schools are becoming more dangerous than the streets. The hour closes with Dr. Ken’s message to walk into the new year with intention, gratitude, and clarity — not fear.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7854838_2025-12-12-005938.128.mp3" length="44889847" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two with his Truth: Age, Wisdom, and Experience Is a Thing, reminding listeners that 2026 must be the year we value those who’ve survived battles younger generations only watch on TikTok. The conversation turns heavy as Dr. Ken plays a heartbreaking video of a Milwaukee mother whose son died following a police chase, challenging Truth Nation with a critical question: Where does accountability truly start? Callers weigh in on reckless driving, police pursuits, and the systems pushing kids into the criminal justice pipeline. More callers join the debate on whether Milwaukee schools are becoming more dangerous than the streets. The hour closes with Dr. Ken’s message to walk into the new year with intention, gratitude, and clarity — not fear.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:44</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two with his Truth: Age, Wisdom, and Experience Is a Thing, reminding listeners that 2026 must be the year we value those who’ve survived battles younger generations only watch on TikTok. The conversation turns heavy as Dr. Ken plays a heartbreaking video of a Milwaukee mother whose son died following a police chase, challenging Truth Nation with a critical question: Where does accountability truly start? Callers weigh in on reckless driving, police pursuits, and the systems pushing kids into the criminal justice pipeline. More callers join the debate on whether Milwaukee schools are becoming more dangerous than the streets. The hour closes with Dr. Ken’s message to walk into the new year with intention, gratitude, and clarity — not fear.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/11/15 5PM: Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-krfzekuqeiqtypie2blv80enfr3mxr3q</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241230</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The third hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, covering street designations honoring local leaders, a Lyft hit-and-run, and a shocking case of a woman shoplifting during a Shop With a Cop event. Dr. Ken breaks down the controversy surrounding Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial, then questions who’s really running HR at MPS as lawsuits continue to mount. After the headlines, Dr. Ken tackles rising healthcare costs as the Senate rejects an extension of federal subsidies, warning listeners that millions may feel the impact in the coming weeks. The YouTube poll results roll in — most listeners say stopping someone “depends on who tries.” Steve and Sandra call in, adding heat and humor before Dr. Ken wraps the day and teases Pop Off Friday.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The third hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, covering street designations honoring local leaders, a Lyft hit-and-run, and a shocking case of a woman shoplifting during a Shop With a Cop event. Dr. Ken breaks down the controversy surrounding Judge Hannah ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The third hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, covering street designations honoring local leaders, a Lyft hit-and-run, and a shocking case of a woman shoplifting during a Shop With a Cop event. Dr. Ken breaks down the controversy surrounding Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial, then questions who’s really running HR at MPS as lawsuits continue to mount. After the headlines, Dr. Ken tackles rising healthcare costs as the Senate rejects an extension of federal subsidies, warning listeners that millions may feel the impact in the coming weeks. The YouTube poll results roll in — most listeners say stopping someone “depends on who tries.” Steve and Sandra call in, adding heat and humor before Dr. Ken wraps the day and teases Pop Off Friday.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7854837_2025-12-12-005737.128.mp3" length="43955290" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The third hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, covering street designations honoring local leaders, a Lyft hit-and-run, and a shocking case of a woman shoplifting during a Shop With a Cop event. Dr. Ken breaks down the controversy surrounding Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial, then questions who’s really running HR at MPS as lawsuits continue to mount. After the headlines, Dr. Ken tackles rising healthcare costs as the Senate rejects an extension of federal subsidies, warning listeners that millions may feel the impact in the coming weeks. The YouTube poll results roll in — most listeners say stopping someone “depends on who tries.” Steve and Sandra call in, adding heat and humor before Dr. Ken wraps the day and teases Pop Off Friday.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The third hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, covering street designations honoring local leaders, a Lyft hit-and-run, and a shocking case of a woman shoplifting during a Shop With a Cop event. Dr. Ken breaks down the controversy surrounding Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial, then questions who’s really running HR at MPS as lawsuits continue to mount. After the headlines, Dr. Ken tackles rising healthcare costs as the Senate rejects an extension of federal subsidies, warning listeners that millions may feel the impact in the coming weeks. The YouTube poll results roll in — most listeners say stopping someone “depends on who tries.” Steve and Sandra call in, adding heat and humor before Dr. Ken wraps the day and teases Pop Off Friday.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/10/25 4PM: Anymore</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zjex9r06s18cyftvxlgqlgcayfr20nmh</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241234</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a heartfelt truth for men under AND over 50: isolation is waiting for you — unless you fight it. He breaks down how aging, pride, and fear quietly push men away from friendships, and how vulnerability has long been tolerated but rarely rewarded. “Men don’t lack emotion,” Dr. Ken says, “they lack a safe place to put it.” He challenges listeners to reach out — not with a text, but with a real phone call — because solitude is chosen, but isolation is endured. The conversation shifts to Australia’s move to ban teens from social media, sparking a YouTube poll: Should the U.S. do the same? Al calls in to say parents, not governments, should take the lead, keeping the chat lively until the hour wraps.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a heartfelt truth for men under AND over 50: isolation is waiting for you — unless you fight it. He breaks down how aging, pride, and fear quietly push men away from friendships, and how vulnerability has ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a heartfelt truth for men under AND over 50: isolation is waiting for you — unless you fight it. He breaks down how aging, pride, and fear quietly push men away from friendships, and how vulnerability has long been tolerated but rarely rewarded. “Men don’t lack emotion,” Dr. Ken says, “they lack a safe place to put it.” He challenges listeners to reach out — not with a text, but with a real phone call — because solitude is chosen, but isolation is endured. The conversation shifts to Australia’s move to ban teens from social media, sparking a YouTube poll: Should the U.S. do the same? Al calls in to say parents, not governments, should take the lead, keeping the chat lively until the hour wraps.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7852711_2025-12-11-000811.128.mp3" length="43735862" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a heartfelt truth for men under AND over 50: isolation is waiting for you — unless you fight it. He breaks down how aging, pride, and fear quietly push men away from friendships, and how vulnerability has long been tolerated but rarely rewarded. “Men don’t lack emotion,” Dr. Ken says, “they lack a safe place to put it.” He challenges listeners to reach out — not with a text, but with a real phone call — because solitude is chosen, but isolation is endured. The conversation shifts to Australia’s move to ban teens from social media, sparking a YouTube poll: Should the U.S. do the same? Al calls in to say parents, not governments, should take the lead, keeping the chat lively until the hour wraps.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a heartfelt truth for men under AND over 50: isolation is waiting for you — unless you fight it. He breaks down how aging, pride, and fear quietly push men away from friendships, and how vulnerability has long been tolerated but rarely rewarded. “Men don’t lack emotion,” Dr. Ken says, “they lack a safe place to put it.” He challenges listeners to reach out — not with a text, but with a real phone call — because solitude is chosen, but isolation is endured. The conversation shifts to Australia’s move to ban teens from social media, sparking a YouTube poll: Should the U.S. do the same? Al calls in to say parents, not governments, should take the lead, keeping the chat lively until the hour wraps.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/10/25 5PM: Privilege, Policy &#038; the Power of Presence</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zjkxpfk0pg3wienkw3lkhjsjhgobsfru</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from soaring natural gas prices and a plane crash in Florida to Milwaukee’s backlash against facial recognition technology. Dr. Ken revisits Australia’s teen social media ban before turning to heartbreaking local news — a 10-year-old boy killed in a Milwaukee shooting. Then, he highlights the case of Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser, who avoided felony escape charges, calling it a textbook case of privilege — not just racial, but financial. Sandra calls in for her daily debate with Dr. Ken over justice, fairness, and equality, adding her signature spark to the show. The hour ends with poll results, final reflections, and Dr. Ken’s reminder to stay connected — to truth, to people, and to purpose.</p> ]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from soaring natural gas prices and a plane crash in Florida to Milwaukee’s backlash against facial recognition technology. Dr. Ken revisits Australia’s teen social media ban before turning to heartbreaking local news — a 10-year-old boy killed in a Milwaukee shooting. Then, he highlights the case of Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser, who avoided felony escape charges, calling it a textbook case of privilege — not just racial, but financial. Sandra calls in for her daily debate with Dr. Ken over justice, fairness, and equality, adding her signature spark to the show. The hour ends with poll results, final reflections, and Dr. Ken’s reminder to stay connected — to truth, to people, and to purpose.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, covering everything from soaring natural gas prices and a plane crash in Florida to Milwaukee’s backlash against facial recognition technology. Dr. Ken revisits Australia’s teen social media ban before turning to heartbreaking local news — a 10-year-old boy killed in a Milwaukee shooting. Then, he highlights the case of Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser, who avoided felony escape charges, calling it a textbook case of privilege — not just racial, but financial. Sandra calls in for her daily debate with Dr. Ken over justice, fairness, and equality, adding her signature spark to the show. The hour ends with poll results, final reflections, and Dr. Ken’s reminder to stay connected — to truth, to people, and to purpose.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>12/9/25 4PM It&#8217;s About Them Benjamins</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-msqhwy2tmmktp3woptoenhjaytfm8p0z</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken dives deep into the fraud case involving Aimee Bock — the former executive director of Feeding Our Future — whose actions resulted in one of the largest pandemic-era financial frauds in recent U.S. history.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken dives deep into the fraud case involving Aimee Bock — the former executive director of Feeding Our Future — whose actions resulted in one of the largest pandemic-era financial frauds in recent U.S. history.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken dives deep into the fraud case involving Aimee Bock — the former executive director of Feeding Our Future — whose actions resulted in one of the largest pandemic-era financial frauds in recent U.S. history.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken dives deep into the fraud case involving Aimee Bock — the former executive director of Feeding Our Future — whose actions resulted in one of the largest pandemic-era financial frauds in recent U.S. history.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>46:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken dives deep into the fraud case involving Aimee Bock — the former executive director of Feeding Our Future — whose actions resulted in one of the largest pandemic-era financial frauds in recent U.S. history.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>12/9/25 5PM Say It Isn&#8217;t So</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-us7nara2ddmnmtm6ppiqvp54yfw80lvp</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken takes a sober, journalistic look at the death of Torrance “Tory” Medley, the Black man found hanging from a tree at Brookfield Hills Golf Course in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Authorities reported no immediate evidence of foul play, but the case quickly drew public scrutiny as Medley’s family and local civil-rights advocates raised concerns about the speed and transparency of the investigation.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken takes a sober, journalistic look at the death of Torrance “Tory” Medley, the Black man found hanging from a tree at Brookfield Hills Golf Course in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Authorities reported no immediate evidence of foul play, but the case quick]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken takes a sober, journalistic look at the death of Torrance “Tory” Medley, the Black man found hanging from a tree at Brookfield Hills Golf Course in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Authorities reported no immediate evidence of foul play, but the case quickly drew public scrutiny as Medley’s family and local civil-rights advocates raised concerns about the speed and transparency of the investigation.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken takes a sober, journalistic look at the death of Torrance “Tory” Medley, the Black man found hanging from a tree at Brookfield Hills Golf Course in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Authorities reported no immediate evidence of foul play, but the case quickly drew public scrutiny as Medley’s family and local civil-rights advocates raised concerns about the speed and transparency of the investigation.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>47:30</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken takes a sober, journalistic look at the death of Torrance “Tory” Medley, the Black man found hanging from a tree at Brookfield Hills Golf Course in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Authorities reported no immediate evidence of foul play, but the case quickly drew public scrutiny as Medley’s family and local civil-rights advocates raised concerns about the speed and transparency of the investigation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/8/25 4PM: Just One</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-yibhfrnhzujsxq1xdii827pffdtvpov4</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:58:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241246</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a message for 2026: things need to change. He reminds Truth Nation that health is wealth, declaring, “a healthy man has many goals, but a sick man only one.” GP joins the show to break down the Packers’ win over the Bears and question whether Giannis might be eyeing the door in Milwaukee. After a quick weather check, Dr. Ken calls out a viral video of a racist Cinnabon worker from Wisconsin before unpacking a controversial story of FBI agents suing over being fired for kneeling during the George Floyd protests. It’s reflection, reaction, and a reminder that progress still has a long way to go.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a message for 2026: things need to change. He reminds Truth Nation that health is wealth, declaring, “a healthy man has many goals, but a sick man only one.” GP joins the show to break down the Packers]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a message for 2026: things need to change. He reminds Truth Nation that health is wealth, declaring, “a healthy man has many goals, but a sick man only one.” GP joins the show to break down the Packers’ win over the Bears and question whether Giannis might be eyeing the door in Milwaukee. After a quick weather check, Dr. Ken calls out a viral video of a racist Cinnabon worker from Wisconsin before unpacking a controversial story of FBI agents suing over being fired for kneeling during the George Floyd protests. It’s reflection, reaction, and a reminder that progress still has a long way to go.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a message for 2026: things need to change. He reminds Truth Nation that health is wealth, declaring, “a healthy man has many goals, but a sick man only one.” GP joins the show to break down the Packers’ win over the Bears and question whether Giannis might be eyeing the door in Milwaukee. After a quick weather check, Dr. Ken calls out a viral video of a racist Cinnabon worker from Wisconsin before unpacking a controversial story of FBI agents suing over being fired for kneeling during the George Floyd protests. It’s reflection, reaction, and a reminder that progress still has a long way to go.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>44:20</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>12/8/25 5PM: Kashed Out</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ksnc0eepf61xmvoygsalxk8zhoqwd97u</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from more snow on the way and freezing temperatures, to City on a Hill filing for bankruptcy while promising to keep serving Milwaukee families. Dr. Ken dives into the state’s staffing crisis at crime labs and the heartbreaking story of two teens charged in a local shooting. Then he takes aim at Milwaukee’s transit debate, arguing that people can’t complain about rising bus fares if they refused to pay the required fee. The conversation turns uplifting as Dr. Ken highlights history made in South Carolina, where the youngest and first Black mayor was elected. The hour wraps with a roundtable on rising costs hosted by Senator Baldwin and Dr. Ken’s signature truth: staying informed is the first step toward real change.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from more snow on the way and freezing temperatures, to City on a Hill filing for bankruptcy while promising to keep serving Milwaukee families. Dr. Ken dives into the state’s staffing crisis at crime labs a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from more snow on the way and freezing temperatures, to City on a Hill filing for bankruptcy while promising to keep serving Milwaukee families. Dr. Ken dives into the state’s staffing crisis at crime labs and the heartbreaking story of two teens charged in a local shooting. Then he takes aim at Milwaukee’s transit debate, arguing that people can’t complain about rising bus fares if they refused to pay the required fee. The conversation turns uplifting as Dr. Ken highlights history made in South Carolina, where the youngest and first Black mayor was elected. The hour wraps with a roundtable on rising costs hosted by Senator Baldwin and Dr. Ken’s signature truth: staying informed is the first step toward real change.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from more snow on the way and freezing temperatures, to City on a Hill filing for bankruptcy while promising to keep serving Milwaukee families. Dr. Ken dives into the state’s staffing crisis at crime labs and the heartbreaking story of two teens charged in a local shooting. Then he takes aim at Milwaukee’s transit debate, arguing that people can’t complain about rising bus fares if they refused to pay the required fee. The conversation turns uplifting as Dr. Ken highlights history made in South Carolina, where the youngest and first Black mayor was elected. The hour wraps with a roundtable on rising costs hosted by Senator Baldwin and Dr. Ken’s signature truth: staying informed is the first step toward real change.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from more snow on the way and freezing temperatures, to City on a Hill filing for bankruptcy while promising to keep serving Milwaukee families. Dr. Ken dives into the state’s staffing crisis at crime labs and the heartbreaking story of two teens charged in a local shooting. Then he takes aim at Milwaukee’s transit debate, arguing that people can’t complain about rising bus fares if they refused to pay the required fee. The conversation turns uplifting as Dr. Ken highlights history made in South Carolina, where the youngest and first Black mayor was elected. The hour wraps with a roundtable on rising costs hosted by Senator Baldwin and Dr. Ken’s signature truth: staying informed is the first step toward real change.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>12/5/25 4PM: &#8220;Road Closed&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-p1od3fakas9qjko7h8c5ff8wzg2uuuka</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon this Friday begins with Dr. Ken’s latest truth on the sudden closures of Milwaukee’s 27th Street viaduct and now the 16th Street bridge. Sharing information on all the other obstacles, detours, and the unexpected roadblocks communities must navigate across Milwaukee, he ponders why our infrastructure was so broken down to begin with, and what travel alternatives there might be in the future?</p>
<p>Later in the hour, Dr. Ken reacts to breaking developments in the J6 pipe bomber case, teasing shocking new details that have upended expectations &#038; asks Truth Nation if they believe the accused pipe bomber will receive a fair trial? He explores disparities in how mental illness is framed depending on the race of the accused and calls on past situations to asks another poignant question: If white suspects are often labeled mentally ill, will the same standard be applied to this Black man?</p>
<p>The hour continues with a shift to history and reflection as Dr. Ken marks the 70th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, examining its legacy and asking whether that kind of collective action could work in Milwaukee today.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon this Friday begins with Dr. Ken’s latest truth on the sudden closures of Milwaukee’s 27th Street viaduct and now the 16th Street bridge. Sharing information on all the other obstacles, detours, and the unexpected roadblocks communi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon this Friday begins with Dr. Ken’s latest truth on the sudden closures of Milwaukee’s 27th Street viaduct and now the 16th Street bridge. Sharing information on all the other obstacles, detours, and the unexpected roadblocks communities must navigate across Milwaukee, he ponders why our infrastructure was so broken down to begin with, and what travel alternatives there might be in the future?</p>
<p>Later in the hour, Dr. Ken reacts to breaking developments in the J6 pipe bomber case, teasing shocking new details that have upended expectations &#038; asks Truth Nation if they believe the accused pipe bomber will receive a fair trial? He explores disparities in how mental illness is framed depending on the race of the accused and calls on past situations to asks another poignant question: If white suspects are often labeled mentally ill, will the same standard be applied to this Black man?</p>
<p>The hour continues with a shift to history and reflection as Dr. Ken marks the 70th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, examining its legacy and asking whether that kind of collective action could work in Milwaukee today.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon this Friday begins with Dr. Ken’s latest truth on the sudden closures of Milwaukee’s 27th Street viaduct and now the 16th Street bridge. Sharing information on all the other obstacles, detours, and the unexpected roadblocks communities must navigate across Milwaukee, he ponders why our infrastructure was so broken down to begin with, and what travel alternatives there might be in the future?
Later in the hour, Dr. Ken reacts to breaking developments in the J6 pipe bomber case, teasing shocking new details that have upended expectations &#038; asks Truth Nation if they believe the accused pipe bomber will receive a fair trial? He explores disparities in how mental illness is framed depending on the race of the accused and calls on past situations to asks another poignant question: If white suspects are often labeled mentally ill, will the same standard be applied to this Black man?
The hour continues with a shift to history and reflection as Dr. Ken marks the 70th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, examining its legacy and asking whether that kind of collective action could work in Milwaukee today.]]></itunes:summary>
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Later in the hour, Dr. Ken reacts to breaking developments in the J6 pipe bomber case, teasing shocking new details that have upended expectations &#038; asks Truth Nation if they believe the accused pipe bomber will receive a fair trial? He explores disparities in how mental illness is framed depending on the race of the accused and calls on past situations to asks another poignant question: If white suspects are often labeled mentally ill, will the same standard be applied to this Black man?
The hour continues with a shift to history and reflection as Dr. Ken marks the 70t]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/5/25 5PM: &#8220;Documented Undocumented&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-o2htrlrjpbjti7dyeo8dkxbrr5pwdrfn</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241256</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5, as Dr. Ken breaks down five stories from around Wisconsin—each highlighting a different kind of chaos, consequence, or curiosity. From another round of expected snowfall to questions surrounding Terry Rozier’s multi-million–dollar IRS lien, to new developments in the Judge Hannah Dugan case, along with another well-known executive headed to prison who may soon become a candidate for a presidential pardon, ending with news regarding a Kenosha school district staffer finally heading to jail for sexually assaulting a student.</p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken tackles the controversy surrounding Governor Tony Evers’ veto preserving state health funds for undocumented immigrants, as many Wisconsinites have to pay into the Affordable Care Act coverage, with undocumented individuals may receive free access. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation Is the governor prioritizing those who aren’t from Wisconsin over the citizens who elected him?</p>
<p>To round out the show and hour, Dr. Ken explores whether politicians ever deliver meaningful solutions, this time looking at Senator Baldwin’s recent roundtable on rising childcare expenses. He pushes Truth Nation to grapple with the real question:
Now what? What should actually happen next?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5, as Dr. Ken breaks down five stories from around Wisconsin—each highlighting a different kind of chaos, consequence, or curiosity. From another round of expected snowfall to questions surrounding Terry Rozier’s multi-mil]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5, as Dr. Ken breaks down five stories from around Wisconsin—each highlighting a different kind of chaos, consequence, or curiosity. From another round of expected snowfall to questions surrounding Terry Rozier’s multi-million–dollar IRS lien, to new developments in the Judge Hannah Dugan case, along with another well-known executive headed to prison who may soon become a candidate for a presidential pardon, ending with news regarding a Kenosha school district staffer finally heading to jail for sexually assaulting a student.</p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken tackles the controversy surrounding Governor Tony Evers’ veto preserving state health funds for undocumented immigrants, as many Wisconsinites have to pay into the Affordable Care Act coverage, with undocumented individuals may receive free access. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation Is the governor prioritizing those who aren’t from Wisconsin over the citizens who elected him?</p>
<p>To round out the show and hour, Dr. Ken explores whether politicians ever deliver meaningful solutions, this time looking at Senator Baldwin’s recent roundtable on rising childcare expenses. He pushes Truth Nation to grapple with the real question:
Now what? What should actually happen next?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7845862_2025-12-05-233102.128.mp3" length="42830980" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5, as Dr. Ken breaks down five stories from around Wisconsin—each highlighting a different kind of chaos, consequence, or curiosity. From another round of expected snowfall to questions surrounding Terry Rozier’s multi-million–dollar IRS lien, to new developments in the Judge Hannah Dugan case, along with another well-known executive headed to prison who may soon become a candidate for a presidential pardon, ending with news regarding a Kenosha school district staffer finally heading to jail for sexually assaulting a student.
Later in the hour Dr. Ken tackles the controversy surrounding Governor Tony Evers’ veto preserving state health funds for undocumented immigrants, as many Wisconsinites have to pay into the Affordable Care Act coverage, with undocumented individuals may receive free access. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation Is the governor prioritizing those who aren’t from Wisconsin over the citizens who elected him?
To round out the show and hour, Dr. Ken explores whether politicians ever deliver meaningful solutions, this time looking at Senator Baldwin’s recent roundtable on rising childcare expenses. He pushes Truth Nation to grapple with the real question:
Now what? What should actually happen next?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:36</itunes:duration>
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Later in the hour Dr. Ken tackles the controversy surrounding Governor Tony Evers’ veto preserving state health funds for undocumented immigrants, as many Wisconsinites have to pay into the Affordable Care Act coverage, with undocumented individuals may receive free access. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation Is the governor prioritizing those who aren’t from Wisconsin over the citizens who elected him?
To round out the show and hour, Dr. Ke]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>12/4/25 4PM: &#8220;Be Bougie&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-eehjxgeozmlt3uxp9zjyyahigp5mqt1l</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon today begins with Dr. Ken’s latest Truth under the theme “Be Bougie”, highlighting three more things Blacks must do for their transformation and growth going into 2026. Dr. Ken shares how &#8221; cleaning your clutter&#8221;, upgrading your input, &#038; reassigning people&#8217;s positions in your life can create better habits and outlook in the near future. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken later discusses the recent announcement from President Trump regarding his plans to supply children born in 2025 through 2028 with a $1,000 grant that can only be used to invest in low-cost, diversified U.S. stock index funds, and operate in a similar way to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), with withdrawals restricted until the child turns 18. Dr. Ken opens the lines for thoughts and comments on the decision, as well as a discussion on trades in the workforce and just how profitable they can be as a career choice.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon today begins with Dr. Ken’s latest Truth under the theme “Be Bougie”, highlighting three more things Blacks must do for their transformation and growth going into 2026. Dr. Ken shares how &#8221; cleaning your clutter&#8221;, upgra]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon today begins with Dr. Ken’s latest Truth under the theme “Be Bougie”, highlighting three more things Blacks must do for their transformation and growth going into 2026. Dr. Ken shares how &#8221; cleaning your clutter&#8221;, upgrading your input, &#038; reassigning people&#8217;s positions in your life can create better habits and outlook in the near future. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken later discusses the recent announcement from President Trump regarding his plans to supply children born in 2025 through 2028 with a $1,000 grant that can only be used to invest in low-cost, diversified U.S. stock index funds, and operate in a similar way to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), with withdrawals restricted until the child turns 18. Dr. Ken opens the lines for thoughts and comments on the decision, as well as a discussion on trades in the workforce and just how profitable they can be as a career choice.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Dr. Ken later discusses the recent announcement from President Trump regarding his plans to supply children born in 2025 through 2028 with a $1,000 grant that can only be used to invest in low-cost, diversified U.S. stock index funds, and operate in a similar way to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), with withdrawals restricted until the child turns 18. Dr. Ken opens the lines for thoughts and comments on the decision, as well as a discussion on trades in the workforce and just how profitable they can be as a career choice.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken later discusses the recent announcement from President Trump regarding his plans to supply children born in 2025 through 2028 with a $1,000 grant that can only be used to invest in low-cost, diversified U.S. stock index funds, and operate in a similar way to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), with withdrawals restricted until the child turns 18. Dr. Ken opens the lines for thoughts and comments on the decision, as well as a discussion on trades in the workforce and just how profitable they can be as a career choice.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>12/4/25 5PM: &#8220;Suburban Wonder&#8221;</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, with Dr. Ken running through five headlines from the surrounding counties—each with its own lesson, warning, or eyebrow-raiser. From the Waukesha D.A.’s controversial neutrality in the Morgan Geyser case, to a dangerous hit-and-run in Merton, to tensions boiling over north of Highway 60, Dr. Ken asks listeners to look beyond city limits. The top stories close with two deeply personal questions: Are we watching our children? And who’s protecting them when we aren’t?</p>
<p>Dr. Ken then tackles the biggest headline in Milwaukee sports with Giannis Antetokounmpo now out 2–4 weeks with injury in the midst of trade rumors while also breaks down what this means for the Bucks, what fans should expect, and why his message is simple: Giannis. Go.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken then turns his focus back on Milwaukee specifically as Dr. Ken examines the city’s decision to deny a Sherman Park tavern license following resident pushback. With community tensions and business interests colliding, he asks the question everyone else tiptoes around: Is this fair? The focus turns back on Truth Nation as Dr. Ken tees up the Poll Question of the Day: “Would you issue the Sherman Park tavern license? YES or NO.”</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, with Dr. Ken running through five headlines from the surrounding counties—each with its own lesson, warning, or eyebrow-raiser. From the Waukesha D.A.’s controversial neutrality in the Morgan Geyser case, to a dange]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, with Dr. Ken running through five headlines from the surrounding counties—each with its own lesson, warning, or eyebrow-raiser. From the Waukesha D.A.’s controversial neutrality in the Morgan Geyser case, to a dangerous hit-and-run in Merton, to tensions boiling over north of Highway 60, Dr. Ken asks listeners to look beyond city limits. The top stories close with two deeply personal questions: Are we watching our children? And who’s protecting them when we aren’t?</p>
<p>Dr. Ken then tackles the biggest headline in Milwaukee sports with Giannis Antetokounmpo now out 2–4 weeks with injury in the midst of trade rumors while also breaks down what this means for the Bucks, what fans should expect, and why his message is simple: Giannis. Go.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken then turns his focus back on Milwaukee specifically as Dr. Ken examines the city’s decision to deny a Sherman Park tavern license following resident pushback. With community tensions and business interests colliding, he asks the question everyone else tiptoes around: Is this fair? The focus turns back on Truth Nation as Dr. Ken tees up the Poll Question of the Day: “Would you issue the Sherman Park tavern license? YES or NO.”</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Dr. Ken then tackles the biggest headline in Milwaukee sports with Giannis Antetokounmpo now out 2–4 weeks with injury in the midst of trade rumors while also breaks down what this means for the Bucks, what fans should expect, and why his message is simple: Giannis. Go.
Dr. Ken then turns his focus back on Milwaukee specifically as Dr. Ken examines the city’s decision to deny a Sherman Park tavern license following resident pushback. With community tensions and business interests colliding, he asks the question everyone else tiptoes around: Is this fair? The focus turns back on Truth Nation as Dr. Ken tees up the Poll Question of the Day: “Would you issue the Sherman Park tavern license? YES or NO.”]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken then tackles the biggest headline in Milwaukee sports with Giannis Antetokounmpo now out 2–4 weeks with injury in the midst of trade rumors while also breaks down what this means for the Bucks, what fans should expect, and why his message is simple: Giannis. Go.
Dr. Ken then turns his focus back on Milwaukee specifically as Dr. Ken examines the city’s decision to deny a Sherman Park tavern license following resident pushback. With community tensions and business interests colli]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>12/3/25 4PM: &#8220;You Rise&#8221;</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour One of Truth In The Afternoon opens with his continuation of his &#8220;Things The Black Community&#8221; must do to aid success in 2026, this time focusing on discipline, emotional intelligence, &#038; self-awareness.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken then is joined by NYGP for Sports—breaking down the two upcoming Packers–Bears showdowns stretched across 13 days and questioning whether Giannis’ future in Milwaukee is in doubt. To round out the hour Dr. Ken highlighs the viral “door-kick challenge” and the real-world consequences it’s bringing nationwide. Dr. Ken opens the lines and asks the question no one else wants to: What would happen if someone tried this in Milwaukee &#038; would you charge them accordingly if someone was hurt or killed?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour One of Truth In The Afternoon opens with his continuation of his &#8220;Things The Black Community&#8221; must do to aid success in 2026, this time focusing on discipline, emotional intelligence, &#038; self-awareness.
Dr. Ken then is joined by NYGP]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour One of Truth In The Afternoon opens with his continuation of his &#8220;Things The Black Community&#8221; must do to aid success in 2026, this time focusing on discipline, emotional intelligence, &#038; self-awareness.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken then is joined by NYGP for Sports—breaking down the two upcoming Packers–Bears showdowns stretched across 13 days and questioning whether Giannis’ future in Milwaukee is in doubt. To round out the hour Dr. Ken highlighs the viral “door-kick challenge” and the real-world consequences it’s bringing nationwide. Dr. Ken opens the lines and asks the question no one else wants to: What would happen if someone tried this in Milwaukee &#038; would you charge them accordingly if someone was hurt or killed?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour One of Truth In The Afternoon opens with his continuation of his &#8220;Things The Black Community&#8221; must do to aid success in 2026, this time focusing on discipline, emotional intelligence, &#038; self-awareness.
Dr. Ken then is joined by NYGP for Sports—breaking down the two upcoming Packers–Bears showdowns stretched across 13 days and questioning whether Giannis’ future in Milwaukee is in doubt. To round out the hour Dr. Ken highlighs the viral “door-kick challenge” and the real-world consequences it’s bringing nationwide. Dr. Ken opens the lines and asks the question no one else wants to: What would happen if someone tried this in Milwaukee &#038; would you charge them accordingly if someone was hurt or killed?]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken then is joined by NYGP for Sports—breaking down the two upcoming Packers–Bears showdowns stretched across 13 days and questioning whether Giannis’ future in Milwaukee is in doubt. To round out the hour Dr. Ken highlighs the viral “door-kick challenge” and the real-world consequences it’s bringing nationwide. Dr. Ken opens the lines and asks the question no one else wants to: What would happen if someone tried this in Milwaukee &#038; would you charge them accordingly if someone was hurt or killed?]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>12/3/25 5PM: &#8220;Out of Control Healthcare&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-oy6uspmqmkkbunim0vvcnubf71r80bto</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included: Milwaukee Public Schools launching a new program supporting unhoused students, former President Barack Obama signaling it’s time for a new generation of leaders in a recent sit-down, reports reigniting the debate on whether social media and intelligence can coexist, a controversial political pardon, ending with a shocking story pushing people to ask themselves: How far would you go for love?</p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken takes aim at current healthcare costs spiraling out of control. With new hospital and insurance data, he asks the question many avoid—Does cost influence which doctor you choose? He continues the conversation by unpacking the realities behind healthcare pricing and asking what the ideal healthcare plan might look like for everyday people in Milwaukee &#038; along with discovering the true cost of healthcare from payments to what they’re willing (or not willing) to do to afford care.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included: Milwaukee Public Schools launching a new program supporting unhoused students, former President Barack Obama signaling it’s time for a new generation of le]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included: Milwaukee Public Schools launching a new program supporting unhoused students, former President Barack Obama signaling it’s time for a new generation of leaders in a recent sit-down, reports reigniting the debate on whether social media and intelligence can coexist, a controversial political pardon, ending with a shocking story pushing people to ask themselves: How far would you go for love?</p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken takes aim at current healthcare costs spiraling out of control. With new hospital and insurance data, he asks the question many avoid—Does cost influence which doctor you choose? He continues the conversation by unpacking the realities behind healthcare pricing and asking what the ideal healthcare plan might look like for everyday people in Milwaukee &#038; along with discovering the true cost of healthcare from payments to what they’re willing (or not willing) to do to afford care.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour Two opens with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included: Milwaukee Public Schools launching a new program supporting unhoused students, former President Barack Obama signaling it’s time for a new generation of leaders in a recent sit-down, reports reigniting the debate on whether social media and intelligence can coexist, a controversial political pardon, ending with a shocking story pushing people to ask themselves: How far would you go for love?
Later in the hour Dr. Ken takes aim at current healthcare costs spiraling out of control. With new hospital and insurance data, he asks the question many avoid—Does cost influence which doctor you choose? He continues the conversation by unpacking the realities behind healthcare pricing and asking what the ideal healthcare plan might look like for everyday people in Milwaukee &#038; along with discovering the true cost of healthcare from payments to what they’re willing (or not willing) to do to afford care.]]></itunes:summary>
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Later in the hour Dr. Ken takes aim at current healthcare costs spiraling out of control. With new hospital and insurance data, he asks the question many avoid—Does cost influence which doctor you choose? He continues the conversation by unpacking the realities behind healthcare pricing and asking what the ideal healthcare plan might look like for everyday people in Milwaukee &#038; along with discovering the true cost of healthcare from payments to what they’re willing (or not willing) to do to affo]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>12/2/25 4PM: A New Chapter&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-j8qfuqaxhtg3ov955pwt5vsnslwmldo6</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up Truth In The Afternoon with a discussion and list on his 3 things that the Black Community needs to pay attention to as 2026 draws near for their sustained success and prosperity in the long run. From financial literacy to health and wellness and political awareness, Dr. Ken lays out the blueprint for sustainable peace and progress for ourselves and those around us. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken talk Packers outlook and standouts heading into their divisional showdown with the Bears, news of former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announcing his bid for Wisconsin Governor, along with a popular book being removed from the community reading list in the Kettle Moraine School District as some parents became concerned over content and more to close the hour.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up Truth In The Afternoon with a discussion and list on his 3 things that the Black Community needs to pay attention to as 2026 draws near for their sustained success and prosperity in the long run. From financial literacy to health and wel]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up Truth In The Afternoon with a discussion and list on his 3 things that the Black Community needs to pay attention to as 2026 draws near for their sustained success and prosperity in the long run. From financial literacy to health and wellness and political awareness, Dr. Ken lays out the blueprint for sustainable peace and progress for ourselves and those around us. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken talk Packers outlook and standouts heading into their divisional showdown with the Bears, news of former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announcing his bid for Wisconsin Governor, along with a popular book being removed from the community reading list in the Kettle Moraine School District as some parents became concerned over content and more to close the hour.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up Truth In The Afternoon with a discussion and list on his 3 things that the Black Community needs to pay attention to as 2026 draws near for their sustained success and prosperity in the long run. From financial literacy to health and wellness and political awareness, Dr. Ken lays out the blueprint for sustainable peace and progress for ourselves and those around us. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken talk Packers outlook and standouts heading into their divisional showdown with the Bears, news of former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announcing his bid for Wisconsin Governor, along with a popular book being removed from the community reading list in the Kettle Moraine School District as some parents became concerned over content and more to close the hour.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken talk Packers outlook and standouts heading into their divisional showdown with the Bears, news of former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announcing his bid for Wisconsin Governor, along with a popular book being removed from the community reading list in the Kettle Moraine School District as some parents became concerned over content and more to close the hour.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>12/2/25 5PM: What&#8217;s That Smell?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-na0r9rztpc34ukr1itcjkxgv1l2c6asv</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour 2 of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with Dr. Ken’s Top 5 @ 5, a fast-moving rundown of the day’s biggest stories which include news of travelers who are without REAL ID soon facing a new $45 TSA charge, Netflix pulling the plug on the animated Good Times reboot after just one season, along with former Milwaukee PNCC owner LaKia Jackson pleading guilty to health care fraud and identity theft, and ending with Martell Haire being arrested and charged with homicide in connection to the killing of Alderman Mark Chambers’ 16-year-old nephew.</p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken opens the phone lines and chat open up for a lively mix of listener-driven topics: Is turkey actually delicious or are we all pretending? Why don’t people practice better hygiene? And how do men and women really look at—and size up—one another? The show culminates with a discussion breaking down rising tensions in Venezuela, with 11 U.S. warships and 15,000 troops now deployed to the Caribbean. He asks the big questions: Is war on the horizon, and why are these escalations happening now?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour 2 of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with Dr. Ken’s Top 5 @ 5, a fast-moving rundown of the day’s biggest stories which include news of travelers who are without REAL ID soon facing a new $45 TSA charge, Netflix pulling the plug on the animated Goo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour 2 of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with Dr. Ken’s Top 5 @ 5, a fast-moving rundown of the day’s biggest stories which include news of travelers who are without REAL ID soon facing a new $45 TSA charge, Netflix pulling the plug on the animated Good Times reboot after just one season, along with former Milwaukee PNCC owner LaKia Jackson pleading guilty to health care fraud and identity theft, and ending with Martell Haire being arrested and charged with homicide in connection to the killing of Alderman Mark Chambers’ 16-year-old nephew.</p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken opens the phone lines and chat open up for a lively mix of listener-driven topics: Is turkey actually delicious or are we all pretending? Why don’t people practice better hygiene? And how do men and women really look at—and size up—one another? The show culminates with a discussion breaking down rising tensions in Venezuela, with 11 U.S. warships and 15,000 troops now deployed to the Caribbean. He asks the big questions: Is war on the horizon, and why are these escalations happening now?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour 2 of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with Dr. Ken’s Top 5 @ 5, a fast-moving rundown of the day’s biggest stories which include news of travelers who are without REAL ID soon facing a new $45 TSA charge, Netflix pulling the plug on the animated Good Times reboot after just one season, along with former Milwaukee PNCC owner LaKia Jackson pleading guilty to health care fraud and identity theft, and ending with Martell Haire being arrested and charged with homicide in connection to the killing of Alderman Mark Chambers’ 16-year-old nephew.
Later in the hour Dr. Ken opens the phone lines and chat open up for a lively mix of listener-driven topics: Is turkey actually delicious or are we all pretending? Why don’t people practice better hygiene? And how do men and women really look at—and size up—one another? The show culminates with a discussion breaking down rising tensions in Venezuela, with 11 U.S. warships and 15,000 troops now deployed to the Caribbean. He asks the big questions: Is war on the horizon, and why are these escalations happening now?]]></itunes:summary>
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Later in the hour Dr. Ken opens the phone lines and chat open up for a lively mix of listener-driven topics: Is turkey actually delicious or are we all pretending? Why don’t people practice better hygiene? And how do men and women really look at—and size up—one another? The show culminates with a discussion breaking down rising tensions in Venezuela, with 11 U.S. warships and 15,000 troops now deployed to the Caribbean. He asks the big questions:]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>12/1/25 4PM: Winning &#038; Losing</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-gusxqm0dao7kvzcxtabq8axkujentznt</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon fresh off Milwaukee’s snowy holiday weekend — and drops his three life-changing truths: What you say is what you become. Observe, don’t absorb. Respond, don’t react. As snow falls again across the city, Dr. Ken reflects on how simple wisdom can ground us in chaotic times. But the peace doesn’t last long — tragedy strikes as he covers the horrific California birthday party mass shooting that left four dead, three of them children. He asks, why have mass shootings become so normal in America? Miss Carolyn calls in to remind everyone about the unspoken rules of neighborly kindness — from shoveling snow to showing compassion. The hour ends with a fun musical tangent on classic samples, landing on “Dazz” by Brick.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon fresh off Milwaukee’s snowy holiday weekend — and drops his three life-changing truths: What you say is what you become. Observe, don’t absorb. Respond, don’t react. As snow falls again across the city, Dr. Ken]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon fresh off Milwaukee’s snowy holiday weekend — and drops his three life-changing truths: What you say is what you become. Observe, don’t absorb. Respond, don’t react. As snow falls again across the city, Dr. Ken reflects on how simple wisdom can ground us in chaotic times. But the peace doesn’t last long — tragedy strikes as he covers the horrific California birthday party mass shooting that left four dead, three of them children. He asks, why have mass shootings become so normal in America? Miss Carolyn calls in to remind everyone about the unspoken rules of neighborly kindness — from shoveling snow to showing compassion. The hour ends with a fun musical tangent on classic samples, landing on “Dazz” by Brick.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon fresh off Milwaukee’s snowy holiday weekend — and drops his three life-changing truths: What you say is what you become. Observe, don’t absorb. Respond, don’t react. As snow falls again across the city, Dr. Ken reflects on how simple wisdom can ground us in chaotic times. But the peace doesn’t last long — tragedy strikes as he covers the horrific California birthday party mass shooting that left four dead, three of them children. He asks, why have mass shootings become so normal in America? Miss Carolyn calls in to remind everyone about the unspoken rules of neighborly kindness — from shoveling snow to showing compassion. The hour ends with a fun musical tangent on classic samples, landing on “Dazz” by Brick.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>12/1/25 5PM: One Man&#8217;s Trash&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/12/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wymdqfhjkkdowdjtmgzh2ae0k87oald9</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5 — from a Milwaukee shooting and a Kenosha mother mourning her children lost in a house fire, to a stomach virus sweeping the nation and 14 people rescued from a stranded ski lift. Dr. Ken keeps the show moving with talk-to-text messages, laughs about Christmas shopping, and a debate on whether it’s okay to use your neighbor’s garbage bin (spoiler: the city says no). Sandra calls in, adding her usual spark to the chat before Dr. Ken shifts gears to safety. With record-breaking November snowfall, he walks through what every Milwaukee driver should keep in their emergency winter car kit. It’s part community, part catharsis — and all truth, the Dr. Ken way.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5 — from a Milwaukee shooting and a Kenosha mother mourning her children lost in a house fire, to a stomach virus sweeping the nation and 14 people rescued from a stranded ski lift. Dr. Ken keeps the show moving]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5 — from a Milwaukee shooting and a Kenosha mother mourning her children lost in a house fire, to a stomach virus sweeping the nation and 14 people rescued from a stranded ski lift. Dr. Ken keeps the show moving with talk-to-text messages, laughs about Christmas shopping, and a debate on whether it’s okay to use your neighbor’s garbage bin (spoiler: the city says no). Sandra calls in, adding her usual spark to the chat before Dr. Ken shifts gears to safety. With record-breaking November snowfall, he walks through what every Milwaukee driver should keep in their emergency winter car kit. It’s part community, part catharsis — and all truth, the Dr. Ken way.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5 — from a Milwaukee shooting and a Kenosha mother mourning her children lost in a house fire, to a stomach virus sweeping the nation and 14 people rescued from a stranded ski lift. Dr. Ken keeps the show moving with talk-to-text messages, laughs about Christmas shopping, and a debate on whether it’s okay to use your neighbor’s garbage bin (spoiler: the city says no). Sandra calls in, adding her usual spark to the chat before Dr. Ken shifts gears to safety. With record-breaking November snowfall, he walks through what every Milwaukee driver should keep in their emergency winter car kit. It’s part community, part catharsis — and all truth, the Dr. Ken way.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>43:47</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/26/25 4PM: Me Vs. Me</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/26/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lnba5vuj8fq0ef1cvrlgvfny5swsa7eq</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon by greeting Truth Nation in the YouTube chat before diving into breaking news — the tragic shooting in D.C. involving two National Guard members. Callers Al from Sherman Park and The Caller weigh in with passionate reactions, leading Dr. Ken to break down the psychology behind cognitive dissonance and how we rationalize the chaos around us. After recapping and checking the weather, he shifts to another local concern — the surge in car tows across Milwaukee, which have already outpaced the past few years combined. He also highlights growing national tension as Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin reveals fears for her family amid an FBI probe into “illegal orders.” Sandra closes the hour in classic form, sparring with Dr. Ken over crime, consequences, and community accountability.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon by greeting Truth Nation in the YouTube chat before diving into breaking news — the tragic shooting in D.C. involving two National Guard members. Callers Al from Sherman Park and The Caller weigh in with pa]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon by greeting Truth Nation in the YouTube chat before diving into breaking news — the tragic shooting in D.C. involving two National Guard members. Callers Al from Sherman Park and The Caller weigh in with passionate reactions, leading Dr. Ken to break down the psychology behind cognitive dissonance and how we rationalize the chaos around us. After recapping and checking the weather, he shifts to another local concern — the surge in car tows across Milwaukee, which have already outpaced the past few years combined. He also highlights growing national tension as Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin reveals fears for her family amid an FBI probe into “illegal orders.” Sandra closes the hour in classic form, sparring with Dr. Ken over crime, consequences, and community accountability.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon by greeting Truth Nation in the YouTube chat before diving into breaking news — the tragic shooting in D.C. involving two National Guard members. Callers Al from Sherman Park and The Caller weigh in with passionate reactions, leading Dr. Ken to break down the psychology behind cognitive dissonance and how we rationalize the chaos around us. After recapping and checking the weather, he shifts to another local concern — the surge in car tows across Milwaukee, which have already outpaced the past few years combined. He also highlights growing national tension as Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin reveals fears for her family amid an FBI probe into “illegal orders.” Sandra closes the hour in classic form, sparring with Dr. Ken over crime, consequences, and community accountability.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:24</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon by greeting Truth Nation in the YouTube chat before diving into breaking news — the tragic shooting in D.C. involving two National Guard members. Callers Al from Sherman Park and The Caller weigh in with passionate reactions, leading Dr. Ken to break down the psychology behind cognitive dissonance and how we rationalize the chaos around us. After recapping and checking the weather, he shifts to another local concern — the surge in car tows across Milwaukee, which have already outpaced the past few years combined. He also highlights growing national tension as Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin reveals fears for her family amid an FBI probe into “illegal orders.” Sandra closes the hour in classic form, sparring with Dr. Ken over crime, consequences, and community accountability.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/26/25 5PM: Scam Artists</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/26/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-sk3kyjgczgzympyam9s7hyp6wswibasx</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5 — from dangerous snow and whipping winds to new investigations into Meta’s alleged scam ads, Foxconn’s major AI expansion in Racine County, and the latest on Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser’s extradition. Dr. Ken keeps things moving with weather updates and lively YouTube chat banter, exposing a new twist on the classic “Nigerian prince” scam — this time using social media’s location features. Sherwin even pops into the chat, adding to the fun and fire. Dr. Ken wraps up the show with breaking news about a Riverside High School staffer under investigation for striking a student and wishes everyone a safe, reflective holiday weekend.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5 — from dangerous snow and whipping winds to new investigations into Meta’s alleged scam ads, Foxconn’s major AI expansion in Racine County, and the latest on Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser’s extradition. Dr.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5 — from dangerous snow and whipping winds to new investigations into Meta’s alleged scam ads, Foxconn’s major AI expansion in Racine County, and the latest on Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser’s extradition. Dr. Ken keeps things moving with weather updates and lively YouTube chat banter, exposing a new twist on the classic “Nigerian prince” scam — this time using social media’s location features. Sherwin even pops into the chat, adding to the fun and fire. Dr. Ken wraps up the show with breaking news about a Riverside High School staffer under investigation for striking a student and wishes everyone a safe, reflective holiday weekend.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5 — from dangerous snow and whipping winds to new investigations into Meta’s alleged scam ads, Foxconn’s major AI expansion in Racine County, and the latest on Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser’s extradition. Dr. Ken keeps things moving with weather updates and lively YouTube chat banter, exposing a new twist on the classic “Nigerian prince” scam — this time using social media’s location features. Sherwin even pops into the chat, adding to the fun and fire. Dr. Ken wraps up the show with breaking news about a Riverside High School staffer under investigation for striking a student and wishes everyone a safe, reflective holiday weekend.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:29</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5 — from dangerous snow and whipping winds to new investigations into Meta’s alleged scam ads, Foxconn’s major AI expansion in Racine County, and the latest on Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser’s extradition. Dr. Ken keeps things moving with weather updates and lively YouTube chat banter, exposing a new twist on the classic “Nigerian prince” scam — this time using social media’s location features. Sherwin even pops into the chat, adding to the fun and fire. Dr. Ken wraps up the show with breaking news about a Riverside High School staffer under investigation for striking a student and wishes everyone a safe, reflective holiday weekend.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/25/25 4PM: With a Straight Face</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-cdno2djzpgxj2nicgqrdatvuspb0e0cg</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a hard reality check — it now takes six figures for a family of four to live comfortably, and that’s not even lavish living. He breaks down how this “new poverty” is hitting Black families the hardest, where even middle-class incomes are barely enough. The conversation heats up as he asks: Can you really live on $140,000 a year? Dr. Ken dives into whether college or trades offer better stability — ultimately arguing both are valuable paths in today’s economy. Listeners call and chat in with their own stories about rising costs, government aid, and the shrinking dollar, making this one of the most relatable money talks yet.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a hard reality check — it now takes six figures for a family of four to live comfortably, and that’s not even lavish living. He breaks down how this “new poverty” is hitting Black families the hardest,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a hard reality check — it now takes six figures for a family of four to live comfortably, and that’s not even lavish living. He breaks down how this “new poverty” is hitting Black families the hardest, where even middle-class incomes are barely enough. The conversation heats up as he asks: Can you really live on $140,000 a year? Dr. Ken dives into whether college or trades offer better stability — ultimately arguing both are valuable paths in today’s economy. Listeners call and chat in with their own stories about rising costs, government aid, and the shrinking dollar, making this one of the most relatable money talks yet.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a hard reality check — it now takes six figures for a family of four to live comfortably, and that’s not even lavish living. He breaks down how this “new poverty” is hitting Black families the hardest, where even middle-class incomes are barely enough. The conversation heats up as he asks: Can you really live on $140,000 a year? Dr. Ken dives into whether college or trades offer better stability — ultimately arguing both are valuable paths in today’s economy. Listeners call and chat in with their own stories about rising costs, government aid, and the shrinking dollar, making this one of the most relatable money talks yet.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:59</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with a hard reality check — it now takes six figures for a family of four to live comfortably, and that’s not even lavish living. He breaks down how this “new poverty” is hitting Black families the hardest, where even middle-class incomes are barely enough. The conversation heats up as he asks: Can you really live on $140,000 a year? Dr. Ken dives into whether college or trades offer better stability — ultimately arguing both are valuable paths in today’s economy. Listeners call and chat in with their own stories about rising costs, government aid, and the shrinking dollar, making this one of the most relatable money talks yet.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/25/25 5PM: From Tulsa to Today: The Price of Progress</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-y1lmyynvzstyhag0xlonv6abzfema3cn</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241291</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5, honoring the life of Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, and covering major headlines from Milwaukee to Washington. Dr. Ken reacts to Trump calling Democrats’ military message “seditious behavior,” and callers like Security Mike and Melisande weigh in. Their conversation turns philosophical as Melisande declares “the American experiment is over,” sparking a spirited debate on whether the nation can still recover its moral compass. The hour closes early for Panthers basketball, but not before Dr. Ken leaves listeners with a sobering truth — progress always has a price, and too few are willing to pay it.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5, honoring the life of Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, and covering major headlines from Milwaukee to Washington. Dr. Ken reacts to Trump calling Democrats’ military message “sed]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5, honoring the life of Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, and covering major headlines from Milwaukee to Washington. Dr. Ken reacts to Trump calling Democrats’ military message “seditious behavior,” and callers like Security Mike and Melisande weigh in. Their conversation turns philosophical as Melisande declares “the American experiment is over,” sparking a spirited debate on whether the nation can still recover its moral compass. The hour closes early for Panthers basketball, but not before Dr. Ken leaves listeners with a sobering truth — progress always has a price, and too few are willing to pay it.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5, honoring the life of Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, and covering major headlines from Milwaukee to Washington. Dr. Ken reacts to Trump calling Democrats’ military message “seditious behavior,” and callers like Security Mike and Melisande weigh in. Their conversation turns philosophical as Melisande declares “the American experiment is over,” sparking a spirited debate on whether the nation can still recover its moral compass. The hour closes early for Panthers basketball, but not before Dr. Ken leaves listeners with a sobering truth — progress always has a price, and too few are willing to pay it.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>21:53</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour begins with the Top 5 @ 5, honoring the life of Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, and covering major headlines from Milwaukee to Washington. Dr. Ken reacts to Trump calling Democrats’ military message “seditious behavior,” and callers like Security Mike and Melisande weigh in. Their conversation turns philosophical as Melisande declares “the American experiment is over,” sparking a spirited debate on whether the nation can still recover its moral compass. The hour closes early for Panthers basketball, but not before Dr. Ken leaves listeners with a sobering truth — progress always has a price, and too few are willing to pay it.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/24/25 4PM: AI</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lhzcftgjqefibmxlltdumufczlaar8px</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241294</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a message for Truth Nation: meritocracy is not a myth. He argues that one of the greatest strengths in the Black community is entrepreneurship — the power to build something from nothing — and that calling merit a myth is just fear talking. Then NYGP joins for sports talk, covering the Packers, Badgers, and Bucks before the conversation turns to the shocking Slender Man update. Dr. Ken calls out how the media downplayed the story of the teen who cut off her ankle monitor, framing her felony escape as if she “went missing.” He and listeners discuss how different that coverage would’ve been if she were Black, exposing another example of bias in plain sight.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a message for Truth Nation: meritocracy is not a myth. He argues that one of the greatest strengths in the Black community is entrepreneurship — the power to build something from nothing — and that calling]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a message for Truth Nation: meritocracy is not a myth. He argues that one of the greatest strengths in the Black community is entrepreneurship — the power to build something from nothing — and that calling merit a myth is just fear talking. Then NYGP joins for sports talk, covering the Packers, Badgers, and Bucks before the conversation turns to the shocking Slender Man update. Dr. Ken calls out how the media downplayed the story of the teen who cut off her ankle monitor, framing her felony escape as if she “went missing.” He and listeners discuss how different that coverage would’ve been if she were Black, exposing another example of bias in plain sight.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a message for Truth Nation: meritocracy is not a myth. He argues that one of the greatest strengths in the Black community is entrepreneurship — the power to build something from nothing — and that calling merit a myth is just fear talking. Then NYGP joins for sports talk, covering the Packers, Badgers, and Bucks before the conversation turns to the shocking Slender Man update. Dr. Ken calls out how the media downplayed the story of the teen who cut off her ankle monitor, framing her felony escape as if she “went missing.” He and listeners discuss how different that coverage would’ve been if she were Black, exposing another example of bias in plain sight.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:07</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a message for Truth Nation: meritocracy is not a myth. He argues that one of the greatest strengths in the Black community is entrepreneurship — the power to build something from nothing — and that calling merit a myth is just fear talking. Then NYGP joins for sports talk, covering the Packers, Badgers, and Bucks before the conversation turns to the shocking Slender Man update. Dr. Ken calls out how the media downplayed the story of the teen who cut off her ankle monitor, framing her felony escape as if she “went missing.” He and listeners discuss how different that coverage would’ve been if she were Black, exposing another example of bias in plain sight.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/24/25 5PM: Punkification 2.0</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-q4cxhayudeozgjupisrivmpaxzqxwx9d</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:04:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the U.S. spending nearly $1 trillion on schools with little to show for it, to a Milwaukee homicide over a crack pipe, and the latest in the Morgan Geyser case. Dr. Ken pushes back on YouTube chat defenders making excuses for broken systems and delayed accountability. Later, he unpacks reports of the Trump administration targeting graduate students by classifying some degrees as “non-professional,” raising questions about who gets access to advancement. As the hour closes, Dr. Ken drops a sobering update about a Black man found hanging from a tree in Brookfield — a haunting reminder that inequality isn’t just history, it’s happening now. He ends the show with truth, clarity, and the challenge to face what too many still refuse to see.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the U.S. spending nearly $1 trillion on schools with little to show for it, to a Milwaukee homicide over a crack pipe, and the latest in the Morgan Geyser case. Dr. Ken pushes back on YouTube chat de]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the U.S. spending nearly $1 trillion on schools with little to show for it, to a Milwaukee homicide over a crack pipe, and the latest in the Morgan Geyser case. Dr. Ken pushes back on YouTube chat defenders making excuses for broken systems and delayed accountability. Later, he unpacks reports of the Trump administration targeting graduate students by classifying some degrees as “non-professional,” raising questions about who gets access to advancement. As the hour closes, Dr. Ken drops a sobering update about a Black man found hanging from a tree in Brookfield — a haunting reminder that inequality isn’t just history, it’s happening now. He ends the show with truth, clarity, and the challenge to face what too many still refuse to see.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>11/21/25 4PM: &#8220;Punked&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/21/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-1tfrtheksroewlvhx562tapwgxslydss</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>For &#8220;Pop Off Friday&#8221; on Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken takes on The Punkification of Black Men—a raw, unfiltered look at whether modern culture has ruined how we see this new generation of men. From defining what people really mean when they call men “weak,” to examining modern pressures, shifting expectations, and the social forces shaping identity, this hour breaks it all down. Listeners weigh in to answer the poll question of the day and share their thoughts on this controversial topic.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For &#8220;Pop Off Friday&#8221; on Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken takes on The Punkification of Black Men—a raw, unfiltered look at whether modern culture has ruined how we see this new generation of men. From defining what people r]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For &#8220;Pop Off Friday&#8221; on Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken takes on The Punkification of Black Men—a raw, unfiltered look at whether modern culture has ruined how we see this new generation of men. From defining what people really mean when they call men “weak,” to examining modern pressures, shifting expectations, and the social forces shaping identity, this hour breaks it all down. Listeners weigh in to answer the poll question of the day and share their thoughts on this controversial topic.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For &#8220;Pop Off Friday&#8221; on Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken takes on The Punkification of Black Men—a raw, unfiltered look at whether modern culture has ruined how we see this new generation of men. From defining what people really mean when they call men “weak,” to examining modern pressures, shifting expectations, and the social forces shaping identity, this hour breaks it all down. Listeners weigh in to answer the poll question of the day and share their thoughts on this controversial topic.]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>11/21/25 5PM: &#8220;Punkification 2.0&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/21/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-hmomrty2t44g3bgqmb1hazhrhwmh7pg8</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:09:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two continues the deep dive into the Punkification of Black Men, returning to Milwaukee’s own headlines before shifting back into the heart of the conversation. Dr. Ken tackles the toughest questions facing Black men today—from generational strength to a lack of role models, along with technology, manhood, responsibility, mental health, and whether Milwaukee is supporting or failing its young men. Listeners jump in with calls, texts, and live chat as we revisit the question of the day.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour Two continues the deep dive into the Punkification of Black Men, returning to Milwaukee’s own headlines before shifting back into the heart of the conversation. Dr. Ken tackles the toughest questions facing Black men today—from generational strength]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour Two continues the deep dive into the Punkification of Black Men, returning to Milwaukee’s own headlines before shifting back into the heart of the conversation. Dr. Ken tackles the toughest questions facing Black men today—from generational strength to a lack of role models, along with technology, manhood, responsibility, mental health, and whether Milwaukee is supporting or failing its young men. Listeners jump in with calls, texts, and live chat as we revisit the question of the day.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>11/20/25 4PM: &#8220;Culture&#8221;</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>In hour one of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken opens with a discussion into the overlooked ingredient shaping our lives and reveals why “culture” quietly influences everything we do. He later is Joined by special guest Denise M. Thomas, The Effective Communication Coach, for an exploration into being “the only one in the room,” the hidden costs of cultural misalignment, and what it truly means to become a Social Capitalist on today’s show along with weather, traffic, sports, and a special poll question of the day which asks: Has your natural way of thinking served you well in your relationships?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In hour one of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken opens with a discussion into the overlooked ingredient shaping our lives and reveals why “culture” quietly influences everything we do. He later is Joined by special guest Denise M. Thoma]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In hour one of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken opens with a discussion into the overlooked ingredient shaping our lives and reveals why “culture” quietly influences everything we do. He later is Joined by special guest Denise M. Thomas, The Effective Communication Coach, for an exploration into being “the only one in the room,” the hidden costs of cultural misalignment, and what it truly means to become a Social Capitalist on today’s show along with weather, traffic, sports, and a special poll question of the day which asks: Has your natural way of thinking served you well in your relationships?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In hour one of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken opens with a discussion into the overlooked ingredient shaping our lives and reveals why “culture” quietly influences everything we do. He later is Joined by special guest Denise M. Thomas, The Effective Communication Coach, for an exploration into being “the only one in the room,” the hidden costs of cultural misalignment, and what it truly means to become a Social Capitalist on today’s show along with weather, traffic, sports, and a special poll question of the day which asks: Has your natural way of thinking served you well in your relationships?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/20/25 5PM: &#8220;Racial Identity&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-dale5orzmdzsye8uuofi3npjm2u019ht</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful second hour focused on racial identity, Dr. Ken breaks down the biggest stories shaping Milwaukee from school safety updates to questions of justice, love, and moral responsibility. The conversation deepens with a provocative look at whether turning in a spouse for wrongdoing is an act of abuse or ultimate love. Later in the hour, Dr. Ken explores new opportunities that could impact Black youth and young adults, including how changes to foster care policy may reshape futures in Milwaukee. Listeners join the discussion through talk, text, and YouTube chat, culminating in the poll question of the day.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this powerful second hour focused on racial identity, Dr. Ken breaks down the biggest stories shaping Milwaukee from school safety updates to questions of justice, love, and moral responsibility. The conversation deepens with a provocative look at whe]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful second hour focused on racial identity, Dr. Ken breaks down the biggest stories shaping Milwaukee from school safety updates to questions of justice, love, and moral responsibility. The conversation deepens with a provocative look at whether turning in a spouse for wrongdoing is an act of abuse or ultimate love. Later in the hour, Dr. Ken explores new opportunities that could impact Black youth and young adults, including how changes to foster care policy may reshape futures in Milwaukee. Listeners join the discussion through talk, text, and YouTube chat, culminating in the poll question of the day.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this powerful second hour focused on racial identity, Dr. Ken breaks down the biggest stories shaping Milwaukee from school safety updates to questions of justice, love, and moral responsibility. The conversation deepens with a provocative look at whether turning in a spouse for wrongdoing is an act of abuse or ultimate love. Later in the hour, Dr. Ken explores new opportunities that could impact Black youth and young adults, including how changes to foster care policy may reshape futures in Milwaukee. Listeners join the discussion through talk, text, and YouTube chat, culminating in the poll question of the day.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>11/19/25 4PM: Override</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/19/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-oyxeqwsnqwqjyjaenrz35umdqubl2gqg</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon questioning Milwaukee’s priorities after Mayor Cavalier Johnson vetoes an $8 million amendment for the fire department — asking, what’s more important than public safety? The conversation shifts after Dr. Ken plays a clip from Sherwin’s show, sparking a heated debate about education: Why is it wrong to send a Black child to private school — or vice versa? Al calls in ready to argue, and it quickly turns into Pop-Off Friday on a Wednesday. Ebony joins to share her positive experience with private schools and why she believes MPS is failing students. A few more callers weigh in, leading Dr. Ken to reflect on what really makes a school “good.” The hour wraps with a nod to the 10-year anniversary of the Rachael Dolezal controversy — a perfect setup for what’s coming next.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon questioning Milwaukee’s priorities after Mayor Cavalier Johnson vetoes an $8 million amendment for the fire department — asking, what’s more important than public safety? The conversation shifts after Dr. Ken p]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon questioning Milwaukee’s priorities after Mayor Cavalier Johnson vetoes an $8 million amendment for the fire department — asking, what’s more important than public safety? The conversation shifts after Dr. Ken plays a clip from Sherwin’s show, sparking a heated debate about education: Why is it wrong to send a Black child to private school — or vice versa? Al calls in ready to argue, and it quickly turns into Pop-Off Friday on a Wednesday. Ebony joins to share her positive experience with private schools and why she believes MPS is failing students. A few more callers weigh in, leading Dr. Ken to reflect on what really makes a school “good.” The hour wraps with a nod to the 10-year anniversary of the Rachael Dolezal controversy — a perfect setup for what’s coming next.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon questioning Milwaukee’s priorities after Mayor Cavalier Johnson vetoes an $8 million amendment for the fire department — asking, what’s more important than public safety? The conversation shifts after Dr. Ken plays a clip from Sherwin’s show, sparking a heated debate about education: Why is it wrong to send a Black child to private school — or vice versa? Al calls in ready to argue, and it quickly turns into Pop-Off Friday on a Wednesday. Ebony joins to share her positive experience with private schools and why she believes MPS is failing students. A few more callers weigh in, leading Dr. Ken to reflect on what really makes a school “good.” The hour wraps with a nod to the 10-year anniversary of the Rachael Dolezal controversy — a perfect setup for what’s coming next.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>11/19/25 5PM: Racial Identity</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/19/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-whllcq0n2ocuz5ics8lxtfxg3iqemrcd</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off the 5 o’clock hour with a tangent that hits hard — can people truly change their racial identity? The Top 5 @ 5 follows, covering everything from MPS student art at the Holiday Folk Fair to new developments in the Epstein files. Dr. Ken reads messages from the YouTube chat and takes a passionate call from South Side Frank before diving back into the question of identity and authenticity. The hour closes with breaking news: once the bill reaches Trump’s desk, he’ll have 30 days to sign it to release the Epstein files. Dr. Ken wraps up the show reminding Truth Nation that identity — racial, political, or moral — means nothing if you’re not honest about it.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the 5 o’clock hour with a tangent that hits hard — can people truly change their racial identity? The Top 5 @ 5 follows, covering everything from MPS student art at the Holiday Folk Fair to new developments in the Epstein files. Dr. Ken]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off the 5 o’clock hour with a tangent that hits hard — can people truly change their racial identity? The Top 5 @ 5 follows, covering everything from MPS student art at the Holiday Folk Fair to new developments in the Epstein files. Dr. Ken reads messages from the YouTube chat and takes a passionate call from South Side Frank before diving back into the question of identity and authenticity. The hour closes with breaking news: once the bill reaches Trump’s desk, he’ll have 30 days to sign it to release the Epstein files. Dr. Ken wraps up the show reminding Truth Nation that identity — racial, political, or moral — means nothing if you’re not honest about it.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the 5 o’clock hour with a tangent that hits hard — can people truly change their racial identity? The Top 5 @ 5 follows, covering everything from MPS student art at the Holiday Folk Fair to new developments in the Epstein files. Dr. Ken reads messages from the YouTube chat and takes a passionate call from South Side Frank before diving back into the question of identity and authenticity. The hour closes with breaking news: once the bill reaches Trump’s desk, he’ll have 30 days to sign it to release the Epstein files. Dr. Ken wraps up the show reminding Truth Nation that identity — racial, political, or moral — means nothing if you’re not honest about it.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/18/25 4PM: Freedom of Speech</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-hmbxerbg4gm8igskcdslllmjgx3bqpud</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241320</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon asking, When did disagreement become a reason for violence? He reminds Truth Nation that real freedom of speech means allowing others to say things we don’t like — that’s the cost of liberty. As the conversation turns, Dr. Ken reflects on a week filled with violence and tragedy, then lightens the mood with a Thanksgiving question: Do families still eat together — and what secrets have come out at the table? Callers like Demitri weigh in on cancel culture, free speech, and the rise of AI censorship. Dr. Ken also revisits a question from the Truth Summit about why his panel was all men — and gives one honest, simple reason that says it all.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon asking, When did disagreement become a reason for violence? He reminds Truth Nation that real freedom of speech means allowing others to say things we don’t like — that’s the cost of liberty. As the conversatio]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon asking, When did disagreement become a reason for violence? He reminds Truth Nation that real freedom of speech means allowing others to say things we don’t like — that’s the cost of liberty. As the conversation turns, Dr. Ken reflects on a week filled with violence and tragedy, then lightens the mood with a Thanksgiving question: Do families still eat together — and what secrets have come out at the table? Callers like Demitri weigh in on cancel culture, free speech, and the rise of AI censorship. Dr. Ken also revisits a question from the Truth Summit about why his panel was all men — and gives one honest, simple reason that says it all.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon asking, When did disagreement become a reason for violence? He reminds Truth Nation that real freedom of speech means allowing others to say things we don’t like — that’s the cost of liberty. As the conversation turns, Dr. Ken reflects on a week filled with violence and tragedy, then lightens the mood with a Thanksgiving question: Do families still eat together — and what secrets have come out at the table? Callers like Demitri weigh in on cancel culture, free speech, and the rise of AI censorship. Dr. Ken also revisits a question from the Truth Summit about why his panel was all men — and gives one honest, simple reason that says it all.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>11/18/25 5PM: No Money, No Problem</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from tragic local shootings and a deadly accident in Muskego to Milwaukee’s new landlord rules and Rockwell Automation’s big expansion plans. Dr. Ken then takes on another truth: media bias. After noting Giannis’ groin injury, he digs into how slanted coverage shapes what we believe and how easily adjectives can twist facts into opinions. He breaks down the subtle ways bias infects headlines and headlines shape perception. The show closes with Dr. Ken’s reminder that truth requires courage — and that’s something this city still needs more of.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from tragic local shootings and a deadly accident in Muskego to Milwaukee’s new landlord rules and Rockwell Automation’s big expansion plans. Dr. Ken then takes on another truth: media bias. After noting Gia]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from tragic local shootings and a deadly accident in Muskego to Milwaukee’s new landlord rules and Rockwell Automation’s big expansion plans. Dr. Ken then takes on another truth: media bias. After noting Giannis’ groin injury, he digs into how slanted coverage shapes what we believe and how easily adjectives can twist facts into opinions. He breaks down the subtle ways bias infects headlines and headlines shape perception. The show closes with Dr. Ken’s reminder that truth requires courage — and that’s something this city still needs more of.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from tragic local shootings and a deadly accident in Muskego to Milwaukee’s new landlord rules and Rockwell Automation’s big expansion plans. Dr. Ken then takes on another truth: media bias. After noting Giannis’ groin injury, he digs into how slanted coverage shapes what we believe and how easily adjectives can twist facts into opinions. He breaks down the subtle ways bias infects headlines and headlines shape perception. The show closes with Dr. Ken’s reminder that truth requires courage — and that’s something this city still needs more of.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>11/17/25 5PM: CLIMB USA</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from new EV charging station grants and wintry weather moving in, to Milwaukee tragedies that hit close to home. Dr. Ken welcomes Bob Wynn, president of CLIMB USA, to talk about the upcoming Forum on Wealth and how investment clubs and financial education can help families build lasting stability. Their conversation connects wealth to wellness — showing that opportunity is one of the best tools against despair and violence. Sandra calls in, leading to her and Dr. Ken’s signature back-and-forth that keeps Truth Nation laughing and thinking. He wraps up the show by checking the YouTube poll on life sentencing and reminding everyone to stick around for Truth Unfiltered right after.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from new EV charging station grants and wintry weather moving in, to Milwaukee tragedies that hit close to home. Dr. Ken welcomes Bob Wynn, president of CLIMB USA, to talk about the upcoming Forum on Wealth ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from new EV charging station grants and wintry weather moving in, to Milwaukee tragedies that hit close to home. Dr. Ken welcomes Bob Wynn, president of CLIMB USA, to talk about the upcoming Forum on Wealth and how investment clubs and financial education can help families build lasting stability. Their conversation connects wealth to wellness — showing that opportunity is one of the best tools against despair and violence. Sandra calls in, leading to her and Dr. Ken’s signature back-and-forth that keeps Truth Nation laughing and thinking. He wraps up the show by checking the YouTube poll on life sentencing and reminding everyone to stick around for Truth Unfiltered right after.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from new EV charging station grants and wintry weather moving in, to Milwaukee tragedies that hit close to home. Dr. Ken welcomes Bob Wynn, president of CLIMB USA, to talk about the upcoming Forum on Wealth and how investment clubs and financial education can help families build lasting stability. Their conversation connects wealth to wellness — showing that opportunity is one of the best tools against despair and violence. Sandra calls in, leading to her and Dr. Ken’s signature back-and-forth that keeps Truth Nation laughing and thinking. He wraps up the show by checking the YouTube poll on life sentencing and reminding everyone to stick around for Truth Unfiltered right after.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>11/17/25 4PM: 2025 Truth Summit</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon by celebrating a powerful Truth Summit, shouting out his panelists, attendees, and the community that showed up to talk solutions. Then he and GP shift gears to sports — breaking down the Packers’ narrow win and asking the big question: should fans be worried heading into the next stretch of games? But the tone turns serious as Dr. Ken addresses the surge in violence across Milwaukee and where accountability truly lies. The hour closes with a hard truth — an 18-year-old sentenced to life in prison for a double homicide. Dr. Ken asks: does punishment stop violence, or does it just mark another lost life in a city already hurting?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon by celebrating a powerful Truth Summit, shouting out his panelists, attendees, and the community that showed up to talk solutions. Then he and GP shift gears to sports — breaking down the Packers’ narrow wi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon by celebrating a powerful Truth Summit, shouting out his panelists, attendees, and the community that showed up to talk solutions. Then he and GP shift gears to sports — breaking down the Packers’ narrow win and asking the big question: should fans be worried heading into the next stretch of games? But the tone turns serious as Dr. Ken addresses the surge in violence across Milwaukee and where accountability truly lies. The hour closes with a hard truth — an 18-year-old sentenced to life in prison for a double homicide. Dr. Ken asks: does punishment stop violence, or does it just mark another lost life in a city already hurting?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon by celebrating a powerful Truth Summit, shouting out his panelists, attendees, and the community that showed up to talk solutions. Then he and GP shift gears to sports — breaking down the Packers’ narrow win and asking the big question: should fans be worried heading into the next stretch of games? But the tone turns serious as Dr. Ken addresses the surge in violence across Milwaukee and where accountability truly lies. The hour closes with a hard truth — an 18-year-old sentenced to life in prison for a double homicide. Dr. Ken asks: does punishment stop violence, or does it just mark another lost life in a city already hurting?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>11/14/25 4PM: Dead is Dead</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with breaking news — an 18-year-old student shot and killed after leaving school early. The suspect is in custody, but the tragedy reignites a larger question: how do we stop the violence? Dr. Ken urges Truth Nation to show up at tomorrow’s Truth Summit, where local superintendents will tackle these hard conversations about accountability and prevention. Listeners call in with emotion and urgency — from questions about the old TABS system that picked up truant kids to concerns over a new lockdown in West Allis. The hour ends with a sobering reminder: when you pull the trigger, there’s no reset button — dead is dead.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with breaking news — an 18-year-old student shot and killed after leaving school early. The suspect is in custody, but the tragedy reignites a larger question: how do we stop the violence? Dr. Ken urges Truth N]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with breaking news — an 18-year-old student shot and killed after leaving school early. The suspect is in custody, but the tragedy reignites a larger question: how do we stop the violence? Dr. Ken urges Truth Nation to show up at tomorrow’s Truth Summit, where local superintendents will tackle these hard conversations about accountability and prevention. Listeners call in with emotion and urgency — from questions about the old TABS system that picked up truant kids to concerns over a new lockdown in West Allis. The hour ends with a sobering reminder: when you pull the trigger, there’s no reset button — dead is dead.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with breaking news — an 18-year-old student shot and killed after leaving school early. The suspect is in custody, but the tragedy reignites a larger question: how do we stop the violence? Dr. Ken urges Truth Nation to show up at tomorrow’s Truth Summit, where local superintendents will tackle these hard conversations about accountability and prevention. Listeners call in with emotion and urgency — from questions about the old TABS system that picked up truant kids to concerns over a new lockdown in West Allis. The hour ends with a sobering reminder: when you pull the trigger, there’s no reset button — dead is dead.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>11/14/25 5PM: Dads, Disney, and the Death of Accountability</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/14/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wfeaafrohlxtlxdrr60qivqic5yrhdzs</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from Disney’s $30 million-a-week standoff with Hulu to a Milwaukee County Parks suicide prevention effort and another shooting near a local high school. Dr. Ken pivots into a passionate segment on fatherhood, calling out the need for more dads to step up — because some have, but too many haven’t. A tangent about the Epstein files and even his stolen Bucks ball turns into a deeper question: do Americans still care about truth and justice anymore? He wraps up with a story about a Milwaukee woman demanding a refund from an unlicensed party venue — another small reflection of a world that’s lost its sense of responsibility. Real, raw, and relevant — that’s the Truth in the Afternoon.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from Disney’s $30 million-a-week standoff with Hulu to a Milwaukee County Parks suicide prevention effort and another shooting near a local high school. Dr. Ken pivots into a passionate segment on fatherhood]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from Disney’s $30 million-a-week standoff with Hulu to a Milwaukee County Parks suicide prevention effort and another shooting near a local high school. Dr. Ken pivots into a passionate segment on fatherhood, calling out the need for more dads to step up — because some have, but too many haven’t. A tangent about the Epstein files and even his stolen Bucks ball turns into a deeper question: do Americans still care about truth and justice anymore? He wraps up with a story about a Milwaukee woman demanding a refund from an unlicensed party venue — another small reflection of a world that’s lost its sense of responsibility. Real, raw, and relevant — that’s the Truth in the Afternoon.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour starts with the Top 5 @ 5 — from Disney’s $30 million-a-week standoff with Hulu to a Milwaukee County Parks suicide prevention effort and another shooting near a local high school. Dr. Ken pivots into a passionate segment on fatherhood, calling out the need for more dads to step up — because some have, but too many haven’t. A tangent about the Epstein files and even his stolen Bucks ball turns into a deeper question: do Americans still care about truth and justice anymore? He wraps up with a story about a Milwaukee woman demanding a refund from an unlicensed party venue — another small reflection of a world that’s lost its sense of responsibility. Real, raw, and relevant — that’s the Truth in the Afternoon.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>11/13/25 4PM: 2025 Truth Summit</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ejr2vkuo6edmc4qtdatjrxders9xdi18</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon asking tough questions: Are we preparing our kids for the future? Do we have enough real leaders? It’s a preview of what’s to come at this weekend’s Truth Summit — informative, entertaining, and unapologetically real. The conversation turns political as Dr. Ken asks what Democrats and Republicans have truly done for Black people — and if either party deserves the loyalty they get. He reminds Truth Nation that he judges every president by their actions, not their party, and challenges the idea that Black communities never win after elections. As news breaks about Rev. Jesse Jackson’s health, Dr. Ken shares a personal memory and a message about legacy, leadership, and truth.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon asking tough questions: Are we preparing our kids for the future? Do we have enough real leaders? It’s a preview of what’s to come at this weekend’s Truth Summit — informative, entertaining, and unapologeti]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon asking tough questions: Are we preparing our kids for the future? Do we have enough real leaders? It’s a preview of what’s to come at this weekend’s Truth Summit — informative, entertaining, and unapologetically real. The conversation turns political as Dr. Ken asks what Democrats and Republicans have truly done for Black people — and if either party deserves the loyalty they get. He reminds Truth Nation that he judges every president by their actions, not their party, and challenges the idea that Black communities never win after elections. As news breaks about Rev. Jesse Jackson’s health, Dr. Ken shares a personal memory and a message about legacy, leadership, and truth.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon asking tough questions: Are we preparing our kids for the future? Do we have enough real leaders? It’s a preview of what’s to come at this weekend’s Truth Summit — informative, entertaining, and unapologetically real. The conversation turns political as Dr. Ken asks what Democrats and Republicans have truly done for Black people — and if either party deserves the loyalty they get. He reminds Truth Nation that he judges every president by their actions, not their party, and challenges the idea that Black communities never win after elections. As news breaks about Rev. Jesse Jackson’s health, Dr. Ken shares a personal memory and a message about legacy, leadership, and truth.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>11/13/25 5PM: Truth, Politics &#038; Piles of Leaves</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-h00gs54k9v1d9plcmbdlmkrjuzscxnhz</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, spotlighting Milwaukee’s Mobile Crisis Team’s 30 years of service, the end of the government shutdown, and local stories of justice, tragedy, and hope. Dr. Ken takes a call from Brian and has some fun sparring with YouTube chat regulars before switching gears to something every Milwaukeean can relate to — leaf collection season. He breaks down the city’s ordinance on raking and why this year’s pickup has been extended, proving that even simple topics deserve honest talk. Dr. Ken wraps up with more texts, laughs, and reflection — reminding Truth Nation that leadership starts with participation, even in the small things.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, spotlighting Milwaukee’s Mobile Crisis Team’s 30 years of service, the end of the government shutdown, and local stories of justice, tragedy, and hope. Dr. Ken takes a call from Brian and has some fun spar]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, spotlighting Milwaukee’s Mobile Crisis Team’s 30 years of service, the end of the government shutdown, and local stories of justice, tragedy, and hope. Dr. Ken takes a call from Brian and has some fun sparring with YouTube chat regulars before switching gears to something every Milwaukeean can relate to — leaf collection season. He breaks down the city’s ordinance on raking and why this year’s pickup has been extended, proving that even simple topics deserve honest talk. Dr. Ken wraps up with more texts, laughs, and reflection — reminding Truth Nation that leadership starts with participation, even in the small things.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, spotlighting Milwaukee’s Mobile Crisis Team’s 30 years of service, the end of the government shutdown, and local stories of justice, tragedy, and hope. Dr. Ken takes a call from Brian and has some fun sparring with YouTube chat regulars before switching gears to something every Milwaukeean can relate to — leaf collection season. He breaks down the city’s ordinance on raking and why this year’s pickup has been extended, proving that even simple topics deserve honest talk. Dr. Ken wraps up with more texts, laughs, and reflection — reminding Truth Nation that leadership starts with participation, even in the small things.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/12/25 4PM: Honesty</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-undtripghqurc2ysodbqomovv7wcpqoe</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>With the Truth Summit just three days away, Dr. Ken Harris dives into Wisconsin’s latest school district report cards — where 94% of districts “meet or exceed expectations.” But if things look so good on paper, why do parents still complain in private? Dr. Ken challenges the gap between what we say publicly and what we really believe about our schools. After playing a Fox 6 clip on MPS, he argues the system is setting kids up for failure, sparking a passionate call from Lisa. Then, the conversation takes a cultural turn as Dr. Ken celebrates the comeback of Black movies and asks Truth Nation if they value them as much as he does. The hour ends with one timeless reminder: if you want respect, you’ve got to give it.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With the Truth Summit just three days away, Dr. Ken Harris dives into Wisconsin’s latest school district report cards — where 94% of districts “meet or exceed expectations.” But if things look so good on paper, why do parents still complain in private? D]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the Truth Summit just three days away, Dr. Ken Harris dives into Wisconsin’s latest school district report cards — where 94% of districts “meet or exceed expectations.” But if things look so good on paper, why do parents still complain in private? Dr. Ken challenges the gap between what we say publicly and what we really believe about our schools. After playing a Fox 6 clip on MPS, he argues the system is setting kids up for failure, sparking a passionate call from Lisa. Then, the conversation takes a cultural turn as Dr. Ken celebrates the comeback of Black movies and asks Truth Nation if they value them as much as he does. The hour ends with one timeless reminder: if you want respect, you’ve got to give it.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With the Truth Summit just three days away, Dr. Ken Harris dives into Wisconsin’s latest school district report cards — where 94% of districts “meet or exceed expectations.” But if things look so good on paper, why do parents still complain in private? Dr. Ken challenges the gap between what we say publicly and what we really believe about our schools. After playing a Fox 6 clip on MPS, he argues the system is setting kids up for failure, sparking a passionate call from Lisa. Then, the conversation takes a cultural turn as Dr. Ken celebrates the comeback of Black movies and asks Truth Nation if they value them as much as he does. The hour ends with one timeless reminder: if you want respect, you’ve got to give it.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>11/12/25 5PM: Talking To Yourself</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-py6kfv2w3qvsa24izoscyxly5iv0xf3m</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the 5 o’clock hour with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the government possibly reopening to shocking stories of crime, accountability, and justice across Milwaukee. Each headline sparks deeper reflection on what we tolerate and what we ignore. As the show winds down, Dr. Ken calls out how society has grown too soft — too forgiving — while life itself never takes it easy on anyone. It’s a short hour before UWM basketball coverage but packed with Dr. Ken’s signature honesty and a challenge to toughen up, face reality, and fight for better.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the 5 o’clock hour with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the government possibly reopening to shocking stories of crime, accountability, and justice across Milwaukee. Each headline sparks deeper reflection on what we tolerate and what we ignore. As the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the 5 o’clock hour with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the government possibly reopening to shocking stories of crime, accountability, and justice across Milwaukee. Each headline sparks deeper reflection on what we tolerate and what we ignore. As the show winds down, Dr. Ken calls out how society has grown too soft — too forgiving — while life itself never takes it easy on anyone. It’s a short hour before UWM basketball coverage but packed with Dr. Ken’s signature honesty and a challenge to toughen up, face reality, and fight for better.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the 5 o’clock hour with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the government possibly reopening to shocking stories of crime, accountability, and justice across Milwaukee. Each headline sparks deeper reflection on what we tolerate and what we ignore. As the show winds down, Dr. Ken calls out how society has grown too soft — too forgiving — while life itself never takes it easy on anyone. It’s a short hour before UWM basketball coverage but packed with Dr. Ken’s signature honesty and a challenge to toughen up, face reality, and fight for better.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>11/11/25 4PM: What The H-E-Double Hockey Sticks</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ggifp9m0xspjhi9xpxzlvvzx2didc742</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a question Milwaukee can’t afford to ignore — why isn’t anyone doing anything about all the deaths in our city? After playing a powerful clip from Sherwin’s show highlighting the grim homicide statistics, Dr. Ken calls out the silence and inaction. The tone then shifts as GP joins the show for some much-needed sports talk — from the Packers’ latest struggles to the Bucks and Badgers on the rebound. We wrap the hour by asking a tough civic question: how long does it take for a “transplant” to truly be accepted in Milwaukee?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a question Milwaukee can’t afford to ignore — why isn’t anyone doing anything about all the deaths in our city? After playing a powerful clip from Sherwin’s show highlighting the grim homicide statistics, ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a question Milwaukee can’t afford to ignore — why isn’t anyone doing anything about all the deaths in our city? After playing a powerful clip from Sherwin’s show highlighting the grim homicide statistics, Dr. Ken calls out the silence and inaction. The tone then shifts as GP joins the show for some much-needed sports talk — from the Packers’ latest struggles to the Bucks and Badgers on the rebound. We wrap the hour by asking a tough civic question: how long does it take for a “transplant” to truly be accepted in Milwaukee?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a question Milwaukee can’t afford to ignore — why isn’t anyone doing anything about all the deaths in our city? After playing a powerful clip from Sherwin’s show highlighting the grim homicide statistics, Dr. Ken calls out the silence and inaction. The tone then shifts as GP joins the show for some much-needed sports talk — from the Packers’ latest struggles to the Bucks and Badgers on the rebound. We wrap the hour by asking a tough civic question: how long does it take for a “transplant” to truly be accepted in Milwaukee?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>47:24</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/11/25 5PM: Mo Money, Mo Problems</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-rstwtrhdgyrrzci9hr6hjekx3e3l5glf</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the Senate’s progress toward ending the government shutdown to major I-94 changes and growing concerns over use-of-force incidents at MPS. Dr. Ken also dives into a new bill regulating data centers and keeps the audience engaged through talk-to-text and YouTube chat debates. Listeners weigh in on everything from education to leadership, and Dr. Ken closes the show with reminders about this weekend’s Truth Summit and one final call from Sandra. It’s politics, people, and purpose — Milwaukee-style.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the Senate’s progress toward ending the government shutdown to major I-94 changes and growing concerns over use-of-force incidents at MPS. Dr. Ken also dives into a new bill regulating data centers a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the Senate’s progress toward ending the government shutdown to major I-94 changes and growing concerns over use-of-force incidents at MPS. Dr. Ken also dives into a new bill regulating data centers and keeps the audience engaged through talk-to-text and YouTube chat debates. Listeners weigh in on everything from education to leadership, and Dr. Ken closes the show with reminders about this weekend’s Truth Summit and one final call from Sandra. It’s politics, people, and purpose — Milwaukee-style.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the Senate’s progress toward ending the government shutdown to major I-94 changes and growing concerns over use-of-force incidents at MPS. Dr. Ken also dives into a new bill regulating data centers and keeps the audience engaged through talk-to-text and YouTube chat debates. Listeners weigh in on everything from education to leadership, and Dr. Ken closes the show with reminders about this weekend’s Truth Summit and one final call from Sandra. It’s politics, people, and purpose — Milwaukee-style.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>45:06</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 — from the Senate’s progress toward ending the government shutdown to major I-94 changes and growing concerns over use-of-force incidents at MPS. Dr. Ken also dives into a new bill regulating data centers and keeps the audience engaged through talk-to-text and YouTube chat debates. Listeners weigh in on everything from education to leadership, and Dr. Ken closes the show with reminders about this weekend’s Truth Summit and one final call from Sandra. It’s politics, people, and purpose — Milwaukee-style.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/10/25 4PM: Expedient</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-k8hy7tlotvy3gshtto1vfszbkggzve8m</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris starts Truth in the Afternoon with a deep dive into America’s beginnings — questioning how you can “claim land” that was already inhabited. He breaks down how slavery, while horrific, wasn’t the worst part of Black history — the lasting damage was a mindset forced onto a people, making them believe they were “less than.” That legacy, he says, continues today in new forms of economic bondage like 50-year mortgages — the modern-day version of slavery that looks legal but traps generations in debt. Listeners call in with their takes, challenging and agreeing in equal measure, while Dr. Ken keeps the truth front and center.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris starts Truth in the Afternoon with a deep dive into America’s beginnings — questioning how you can “claim land” that was already inhabited. He breaks down how slavery, while horrific, wasn’t the worst part of Black history — the lasting da]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris starts Truth in the Afternoon with a deep dive into America’s beginnings — questioning how you can “claim land” that was already inhabited. He breaks down how slavery, while horrific, wasn’t the worst part of Black history — the lasting damage was a mindset forced onto a people, making them believe they were “less than.” That legacy, he says, continues today in new forms of economic bondage like 50-year mortgages — the modern-day version of slavery that looks legal but traps generations in debt. Listeners call in with their takes, challenging and agreeing in equal measure, while Dr. Ken keeps the truth front and center.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris starts Truth in the Afternoon with a deep dive into America’s beginnings — questioning how you can “claim land” that was already inhabited. He breaks down how slavery, while horrific, wasn’t the worst part of Black history — the lasting damage was a mindset forced onto a people, making them believe they were “less than.” That legacy, he says, continues today in new forms of economic bondage like 50-year mortgages — the modern-day version of slavery that looks legal but traps generations in debt. Listeners call in with their takes, challenging and agreeing in equal measure, while Dr. Ken keeps the truth front and center.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/10/25 5PM: Slavery in a Box</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-6eco1vngjo0vpugjkhtqt3bhiqq3io0o</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5, where Dr. Ken covers everything from the Senate’s move to end the shutdown to Trump’s pardons of Wisconsin Republicans and the tragic Milwaukee pharmacy student homicide case. Callers weigh in with strong opinions about local politics and representation — sparking sharp, honest back-and-forths that define Truth Nation. Dr. Ken ties it all together with thoughtful commentary on faith, fairness, and the fight for real change. The hour wraps with an update on Wisconsin Democrats pushing to loosen Act 12’s conditions on Milwaukee and Dr. Ken’s signature truth-telling that leaves listeners thinking long after the show ends.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5, where Dr. Ken covers everything from the Senate’s move to end the shutdown to Trump’s pardons of Wisconsin Republicans and the tragic Milwaukee pharmacy student homicide case. Callers weigh in with strong opin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5, where Dr. Ken covers everything from the Senate’s move to end the shutdown to Trump’s pardons of Wisconsin Republicans and the tragic Milwaukee pharmacy student homicide case. Callers weigh in with strong opinions about local politics and representation — sparking sharp, honest back-and-forths that define Truth Nation. Dr. Ken ties it all together with thoughtful commentary on faith, fairness, and the fight for real change. The hour wraps with an update on Wisconsin Democrats pushing to loosen Act 12’s conditions on Milwaukee and Dr. Ken’s signature truth-telling that leaves listeners thinking long after the show ends.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour opens with the Top 5 @ 5, where Dr. Ken covers everything from the Senate’s move to end the shutdown to Trump’s pardons of Wisconsin Republicans and the tragic Milwaukee pharmacy student homicide case. Callers weigh in with strong opinions about local politics and representation — sparking sharp, honest back-and-forths that define Truth Nation. Dr. Ken ties it all together with thoughtful commentary on faith, fairness, and the fight for real change. The hour wraps with an update on Wisconsin Democrats pushing to loosen Act 12’s conditions on Milwaukee and Dr. Ken’s signature truth-telling that leaves listeners thinking long after the show ends.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/7/25 4PM: You Pay&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/07/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-8jq8o1pzelz3gjyyjrr2yp0fzm4hidis</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Pop off Friday on Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken Harris breaking down the real cost of “free” education and healthcare while asking should the government foot every bill, or is it time we remember… You Pay? Dr. Ken is also joined by GP for Wisconsin sports talk, opens the lines for a heated debate on elderly drivers, and polls the chat on a simple question that needs to have more attention drawn to it.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pop off Friday on Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken Harris breaking down the real cost of “free” education and healthcare while asking should the government foot every bill, or is it time we remember… You Pay? Dr. Ken is also joined by GP for Wi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pop off Friday on Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken Harris breaking down the real cost of “free” education and healthcare while asking should the government foot every bill, or is it time we remember… You Pay? Dr. Ken is also joined by GP for Wisconsin sports talk, opens the lines for a heated debate on elderly drivers, and polls the chat on a simple question that needs to have more attention drawn to it.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pop off Friday on Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken Harris breaking down the real cost of “free” education and healthcare while asking should the government foot every bill, or is it time we remember… You Pay? Dr. Ken is also joined by GP for Wisconsin sports talk, opens the lines for a heated debate on elderly drivers, and polls the chat on a simple question that needs to have more attention drawn to it.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/7/25 5PM: Overregulated and Underserved”</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/07/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-uz48fkgdhtwgctcrh7rfszkhfblvagin</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins his second hour with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included&#8230;&#8230; news of the 4% reduction in domestic flights at major airports due to the government shutdown, Billionaire Elon Musk tracking to becoming the world&#8217;s first Trillionaire, U.S Rep Buddy Carter from Georgia planning to block federal funds being sent to New York in the wake of Mamdani&#8217;s election, along with the buzz circulating around the planned 2026 biopic &#8220;Michael&#8221; set to tell the story of beloved entertainer Michael Jackson and more. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken dives into the dollars—FoodShare funds, new business regulations, and why Milwaukee might be choking on overregulation. Then, from taverns to cigar lounges, he asks: what happened to the neighborhood hangout?
Money drops, red tape rises, and Milwaukee debates what it really needs&#8230; more police or more prevention?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins his second hour with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included&#8230;&#8230; news of the 4% reduction in domestic flights at major airports due to the government shutdown, Billionaire Elon Musk tracking ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins his second hour with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included&#8230;&#8230; news of the 4% reduction in domestic flights at major airports due to the government shutdown, Billionaire Elon Musk tracking to becoming the world&#8217;s first Trillionaire, U.S Rep Buddy Carter from Georgia planning to block federal funds being sent to New York in the wake of Mamdani&#8217;s election, along with the buzz circulating around the planned 2026 biopic &#8220;Michael&#8221; set to tell the story of beloved entertainer Michael Jackson and more. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken dives into the dollars—FoodShare funds, new business regulations, and why Milwaukee might be choking on overregulation. Then, from taverns to cigar lounges, he asks: what happened to the neighborhood hangout?
Money drops, red tape rises, and Milwaukee debates what it really needs&#8230; more police or more prevention?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins his second hour with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included&#8230;&#8230; news of the 4% reduction in domestic flights at major airports due to the government shutdown, Billionaire Elon Musk tracking to becoming the world&#8217;s first Trillionaire, U.S Rep Buddy Carter from Georgia planning to block federal funds being sent to New York in the wake of Mamdani&#8217;s election, along with the buzz circulating around the planned 2026 biopic &#8220;Michael&#8221; set to tell the story of beloved entertainer Michael Jackson and more. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken dives into the dollars—FoodShare funds, new business regulations, and why Milwaukee might be choking on overregulation. Then, from taverns to cigar lounges, he asks: what happened to the neighborhood hangout?
Money drops, red tape rises, and Milwaukee debates what it really needs&#8230; more police or more prevention?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>43:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins his second hour with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included&#8230;&#8230; news of the 4% reduction in domestic flights at major airports due to the government shutdown, Billionaire Elon Musk tracking to becoming the world&#8217;s first Trillionaire, U.S Rep Buddy Carter from Georgia planning to block federal funds being sent to New York in the wake of Mamdani&#8217;s election, along with the buzz circulating around the planned 2026 biopic &#8220;Michael&#8221; set to tell the story of beloved entertainer Michael Jackson and more. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken dives into the dollars—FoodShare funds, new business regulations, and why Milwaukee might be choking on overregulation. Then, from taverns to cigar lounges, he asks: what happened to the neighborhood hangout?
Money drops, red tape rises, and Milwaukee debates what it really needs&#8230; more police or more prevention?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>11/6/25 4PM: Never</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lhfngdhrwcjwkrn0orjzcdgteuqjmeps</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Someday Never Comes: Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with honesty — calling himself out for saying “someday” too often and reminding Truth Nation that tomorrow isn’t promised. He teases his rebuttal to Kyle’s rebuttal, then reacts to a clip from Truth to Power with classic Dr. Ken energy. Brian calls in to denounce Trump, sparking a fiery exchange that keeps listeners glued in. Dr. Ken wraps the hour by reminding everyone: life has its ups and downs — prices fall, interest rates drop — that’s just how it goes.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Someday Never Comes: Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with honesty — calling himself out for saying “someday” too often and reminding Truth Nation that tomorrow isn’t promised. He teases his rebuttal to Kyle’s rebuttal, then reacts to a cl]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Someday Never Comes: Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with honesty — calling himself out for saying “someday” too often and reminding Truth Nation that tomorrow isn’t promised. He teases his rebuttal to Kyle’s rebuttal, then reacts to a clip from Truth to Power with classic Dr. Ken energy. Brian calls in to denounce Trump, sparking a fiery exchange that keeps listeners glued in. Dr. Ken wraps the hour by reminding everyone: life has its ups and downs — prices fall, interest rates drop — that’s just how it goes.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Someday Never Comes: Dr. Ken Harris kicks off Truth in the Afternoon with honesty — calling himself out for saying “someday” too often and reminding Truth Nation that tomorrow isn’t promised. He teases his rebuttal to Kyle’s rebuttal, then reacts to a clip from Truth to Power with classic Dr. Ken energy. Brian calls in to denounce Trump, sparking a fiery exchange that keeps listeners glued in. Dr. Ken wraps the hour by reminding everyone: life has its ups and downs — prices fall, interest rates drop — that’s just how it goes.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>11/6/25 5PM: Kyle Wallace &#038; His Nonsense</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-focslerogx6xezww75flk2odaaimxv5u</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>In the 5 o’clock hour, Dr. Ken reads through YouTube texts before diving into the Top 5 @ 5 — from the SDC board’s shake-up to Milwaukee’s tragic pharmacy student shooting. Then, he stirs debate over tearing down I-794 and the traffic chaos it could bring. Listeners sound off about his ongoing back-and-forth with Kyle, while Dr. Ken sets the record straight. The show closes with news on FAA flight cuts, rising ticket prices, and Dr. Ken’s trademark truth-telling to wrap up the day.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the 5 o’clock hour, Dr. Ken reads through YouTube texts before diving into the Top 5 @ 5 — from the SDC board’s shake-up to Milwaukee’s tragic pharmacy student shooting. Then, he stirs debate over tearing down I-794 and the traffic chaos it could brin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the 5 o’clock hour, Dr. Ken reads through YouTube texts before diving into the Top 5 @ 5 — from the SDC board’s shake-up to Milwaukee’s tragic pharmacy student shooting. Then, he stirs debate over tearing down I-794 and the traffic chaos it could bring. Listeners sound off about his ongoing back-and-forth with Kyle, while Dr. Ken sets the record straight. The show closes with news on FAA flight cuts, rising ticket prices, and Dr. Ken’s trademark truth-telling to wrap up the day.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the 5 o’clock hour, Dr. Ken reads through YouTube texts before diving into the Top 5 @ 5 — from the SDC board’s shake-up to Milwaukee’s tragic pharmacy student shooting. Then, he stirs debate over tearing down I-794 and the traffic chaos it could bring. Listeners sound off about his ongoing back-and-forth with Kyle, while Dr. Ken sets the record straight. The show closes with news on FAA flight cuts, rising ticket prices, and Dr. Ken’s trademark truth-telling to wrap up the day.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/5/25 4PM: Is Milwaukee Next?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-o4sagmhkvlrqdhenng1kczsbi6em43z7</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with fire, breaking down why socialism isn’t the solution Milwaukee needs. He argues it’s not about fairness — it’s about false promises — and warns that believing rich people will “pay their share” is a fantasy. GP drops by to pay up on his World Series bet&#8230; kinda, bringing laughs and sports talk to the mix. Then Dr. Ken turns serious again, comparing Sweden’s high taxes and happiness myth, pointing out their skyrocketing antidepressant rates. Truth Nation floods the chat with reactions, and Dr. Ken keeps it raw, real, and unfiltered.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with fire, breaking down why socialism isn’t the solution Milwaukee needs. He argues it’s not about fairness — it’s about false promises — and warns that believing rich people will “pay their share” is a fantas]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with fire, breaking down why socialism isn’t the solution Milwaukee needs. He argues it’s not about fairness — it’s about false promises — and warns that believing rich people will “pay their share” is a fantasy. GP drops by to pay up on his World Series bet&#8230; kinda, bringing laughs and sports talk to the mix. Then Dr. Ken turns serious again, comparing Sweden’s high taxes and happiness myth, pointing out their skyrocketing antidepressant rates. Truth Nation floods the chat with reactions, and Dr. Ken keeps it raw, real, and unfiltered.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7801480_2025-11-06-005820.128.mp3" length="42062770" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with fire, breaking down why socialism isn’t the solution Milwaukee needs. He argues it’s not about fairness — it’s about false promises — and warns that believing rich people will “pay their share” is a fantasy. GP drops by to pay up on his World Series bet&#8230; kinda, bringing laughs and sports talk to the mix. Then Dr. Ken turns serious again, comparing Sweden’s high taxes and happiness myth, pointing out their skyrocketing antidepressant rates. Truth Nation floods the chat with reactions, and Dr. Ken keeps it raw, real, and unfiltered.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:48</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with fire, breaking down why socialism isn’t the solution Milwaukee needs. He argues it’s not about fairness — it’s about false promises — and warns that believing rich people will “pay their share” is a fantasy. GP drops by to pay up on his World Series bet&#8230; kinda, bringing laughs and sports talk to the mix. Then Dr. Ken turns serious again, comparing Sweden’s high taxes and happiness myth, pointing out their skyrocketing antidepressant rates. Truth Nation floods the chat with reactions, and Dr. Ken keeps it raw, real, and unfiltered.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/5/25 5PM: Socialism in Milwaukee? Don’t Be Fooled.</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-xxxwgsokra0aofxu5lzccz7ogxnojypn</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>In the 5 o’clock hour, Dr. Ken runs through a powerful Top 5 at 5 — from the deadly UPS crash and record-breaking government shutdown to a drunk substitute teacher in Muskego and Milwaukee’s new lead abatement project. The conversation then heats up when Dr. Ken reacts to Kyle’s comments about New York Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, sparking a passionate back-and-forth with callers and Truth Nation. One listener accuses Dr. Ken of doing what he criticizes others for, but Dr. Ken fires back with clarity and conviction. It’s truth, tension, and tough talk — all wrapped up with a reminder to stay sharp and stay informed.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the 5 o’clock hour, Dr. Ken runs through a powerful Top 5 at 5 — from the deadly UPS crash and record-breaking government shutdown to a drunk substitute teacher in Muskego and Milwaukee’s new lead abatement project. The conversation then heats up when]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the 5 o’clock hour, Dr. Ken runs through a powerful Top 5 at 5 — from the deadly UPS crash and record-breaking government shutdown to a drunk substitute teacher in Muskego and Milwaukee’s new lead abatement project. The conversation then heats up when Dr. Ken reacts to Kyle’s comments about New York Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, sparking a passionate back-and-forth with callers and Truth Nation. One listener accuses Dr. Ken of doing what he criticizes others for, but Dr. Ken fires back with clarity and conviction. It’s truth, tension, and tough talk — all wrapped up with a reminder to stay sharp and stay informed.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7801479_2025-11-06-005419.128.mp3" length="43056260" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the 5 o’clock hour, Dr. Ken runs through a powerful Top 5 at 5 — from the deadly UPS crash and record-breaking government shutdown to a drunk substitute teacher in Muskego and Milwaukee’s new lead abatement project. The conversation then heats up when Dr. Ken reacts to Kyle’s comments about New York Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, sparking a passionate back-and-forth with callers and Truth Nation. One listener accuses Dr. Ken of doing what he criticizes others for, but Dr. Ken fires back with clarity and conviction. It’s truth, tension, and tough talk — all wrapped up with a reminder to stay sharp and stay informed.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In the 5 o’clock hour, Dr. Ken runs through a powerful Top 5 at 5 — from the deadly UPS crash and record-breaking government shutdown to a drunk substitute teacher in Muskego and Milwaukee’s new lead abatement project. The conversation then heats up when Dr. Ken reacts to Kyle’s comments about New York Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, sparking a passionate back-and-forth with callers and Truth Nation. One listener accuses Dr. Ken of doing what he criticizes others for, but Dr. Ken fires back with clarity and conviction. It’s truth, tension, and tough talk — all wrapped up with a reminder to stay sharp and stay informed.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/4/25 4PM: What If Milwaukee Didn’t Have Us?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ajgfburk0l51vrof9zqdfdrmig8zehbn</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a powerful question — What would Milwaukee look like if Black people weren’t here? It’s a deep reflection on culture, contribution, and community pride that sets the tone for the hour. Dr. Ken then welcomes Aaron Shapiro and Matthew Boswell Jr. from Milwaukee Public Schools to talk about open enrollment and how MPS continues to serve as a cornerstone for families and neighborhoods. A former principal, Garry, calls in with high praise for MPS teachers and staff, reminding listeners that education is about more than academics — it’s about relationships and the networks that last a lifetime. Dr. Ken also teases the upcoming Truth Summit on November 15th, offering free registration for all who want to be part of the conversation. This hour is a love letter to Milwaukee’s roots — and a call to honor the community that built it.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a powerful question — What would Milwaukee look like if Black people weren’t here? It’s a deep reflection on culture, contribution, and community pride that sets the tone for the hour. Dr. Ken then welcome]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a powerful question — What would Milwaukee look like if Black people weren’t here? It’s a deep reflection on culture, contribution, and community pride that sets the tone for the hour. Dr. Ken then welcomes Aaron Shapiro and Matthew Boswell Jr. from Milwaukee Public Schools to talk about open enrollment and how MPS continues to serve as a cornerstone for families and neighborhoods. A former principal, Garry, calls in with high praise for MPS teachers and staff, reminding listeners that education is about more than academics — it’s about relationships and the networks that last a lifetime. Dr. Ken also teases the upcoming Truth Summit on November 15th, offering free registration for all who want to be part of the conversation. This hour is a love letter to Milwaukee’s roots — and a call to honor the community that built it.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7798831_2025-11-05-000731.128.mp3" length="41810742" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a powerful question — What would Milwaukee look like if Black people weren’t here? It’s a deep reflection on culture, contribution, and community pride that sets the tone for the hour. Dr. Ken then welcomes Aaron Shapiro and Matthew Boswell Jr. from Milwaukee Public Schools to talk about open enrollment and how MPS continues to serve as a cornerstone for families and neighborhoods. A former principal, Garry, calls in with high praise for MPS teachers and staff, reminding listeners that education is about more than academics — it’s about relationships and the networks that last a lifetime. Dr. Ken also teases the upcoming Truth Summit on November 15th, offering free registration for all who want to be part of the conversation. This hour is a love letter to Milwaukee’s roots — and a call to honor the community that built it.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth in the Afternoon with a powerful question — What would Milwaukee look like if Black people weren’t here? It’s a deep reflection on culture, contribution, and community pride that sets the tone for the hour. Dr. Ken then welcomes Aaron Shapiro and Matthew Boswell Jr. from Milwaukee Public Schools to talk about open enrollment and how MPS continues to serve as a cornerstone for families and neighborhoods. A former principal, Garry, calls in with high praise for MPS teachers and staff, reminding listeners that education is about more than academics — it’s about relationships and the networks that last a lifetime. Dr. Ken also teases the upcoming Truth Summit on November 15th, offering free registration for all who want to be part of the conversation. This hour is a love letter to Milwaukee’s roots — and a call to honor the community that built it.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/4/25 5PM: The Power of Education: Books, Trades, and Truth</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-613cjdrjzsy011mgnjq1am90q0twgqgq</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241383</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>In the second hour, Dr. Ken Harris brings Truth Nation into a passionate debate: is education still the great equalizer? One caller argues some people are meant to work, not study — but Al calls in with one of his most balanced takes yet, stressing that both trades and education are essential in a changing, tech-driven world. Dr. Ken breaks down the day’s top headlines, from the government shutdown and tragic Milwaukee violence to a shocking case in Oconomowoc. The conversation then circles back to the heart of the issue: teachers shape the love of learning, and education remains the backbone of any productive society. With heartfelt talk-to-text messages and Truth Nation engagement, Dr. Ken reminds everyone that knowledge isn’t just power — it’s progress.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the second hour, Dr. Ken Harris brings Truth Nation into a passionate debate: is education still the great equalizer? One caller argues some people are meant to work, not study — but Al calls in with one of his most balanced takes yet, stressing that ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the second hour, Dr. Ken Harris brings Truth Nation into a passionate debate: is education still the great equalizer? One caller argues some people are meant to work, not study — but Al calls in with one of his most balanced takes yet, stressing that both trades and education are essential in a changing, tech-driven world. Dr. Ken breaks down the day’s top headlines, from the government shutdown and tragic Milwaukee violence to a shocking case in Oconomowoc. The conversation then circles back to the heart of the issue: teachers shape the love of learning, and education remains the backbone of any productive society. With heartfelt talk-to-text messages and Truth Nation engagement, Dr. Ken reminds everyone that knowledge isn’t just power — it’s progress.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7798830_2025-11-05-000530.128.mp3" length="42825128" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the second hour, Dr. Ken Harris brings Truth Nation into a passionate debate: is education still the great equalizer? One caller argues some people are meant to work, not study — but Al calls in with one of his most balanced takes yet, stressing that both trades and education are essential in a changing, tech-driven world. Dr. Ken breaks down the day’s top headlines, from the government shutdown and tragic Milwaukee violence to a shocking case in Oconomowoc. The conversation then circles back to the heart of the issue: teachers shape the love of learning, and education remains the backbone of any productive society. With heartfelt talk-to-text messages and Truth Nation engagement, Dr. Ken reminds everyone that knowledge isn’t just power — it’s progress.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:35</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In the second hour, Dr. Ken Harris brings Truth Nation into a passionate debate: is education still the great equalizer? One caller argues some people are meant to work, not study — but Al calls in with one of his most balanced takes yet, stressing that both trades and education are essential in a changing, tech-driven world. Dr. Ken breaks down the day’s top headlines, from the government shutdown and tragic Milwaukee violence to a shocking case in Oconomowoc. The conversation then circles back to the heart of the issue: teachers shape the love of learning, and education remains the backbone of any productive society. With heartfelt talk-to-text messages and Truth Nation engagement, Dr. Ken reminds everyone that knowledge isn’t just power — it’s progress.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/3/25 4PM: The Price of Privilege</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-cvlyob4rg9ftdpsgncqoavuwxnsjp9tz</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241386</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens up about The Price of Privilege — a powerful reflection on what previous generations sacrificed so we could stand where we are today. From his father’s struggles and his grandmother’s fight for ownership to being denied the GI Bill, Dr. Ken connects personal history to America’s ongoing inequities. He challenges listeners not to forget the cost of opportunity and the power of education in breaking generational barriers. Then, the show dives into the SNAP funding pause, open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, and Milwaukee’s new construction boom. Truth Nation calls in fired up, tackling health care, Trump’s legacy, and what the future could hold. Dr. Ken ends with a message: don’t disrespect the price of privilege — it’s the foundation we stand on.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens up about The Price of Privilege — a powerful reflection on what previous generations sacrificed so we could stand where we are today. From his father’s struggles and his grandmother’s fight for ownership to being denied the GI Bill, ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens up about The Price of Privilege — a powerful reflection on what previous generations sacrificed so we could stand where we are today. From his father’s struggles and his grandmother’s fight for ownership to being denied the GI Bill, Dr. Ken connects personal history to America’s ongoing inequities. He challenges listeners not to forget the cost of opportunity and the power of education in breaking generational barriers. Then, the show dives into the SNAP funding pause, open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, and Milwaukee’s new construction boom. Truth Nation calls in fired up, tackling health care, Trump’s legacy, and what the future could hold. Dr. Ken ends with a message: don’t disrespect the price of privilege — it’s the foundation we stand on.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7796837_2025-11-04-005937.128.mp3" length="41416606" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens up about The Price of Privilege — a powerful reflection on what previous generations sacrificed so we could stand where we are today. From his father’s struggles and his grandmother’s fight for ownership to being denied the GI Bill, Dr. Ken connects personal history to America’s ongoing inequities. He challenges listeners not to forget the cost of opportunity and the power of education in breaking generational barriers. Then, the show dives into the SNAP funding pause, open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, and Milwaukee’s new construction boom. Truth Nation calls in fired up, tackling health care, Trump’s legacy, and what the future could hold. Dr. Ken ends with a message: don’t disrespect the price of privilege — it’s the foundation we stand on.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:07</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens up about The Price of Privilege — a powerful reflection on what previous generations sacrificed so we could stand where we are today. From his father’s struggles and his grandmother’s fight for ownership to being denied the GI Bill, Dr. Ken connects personal history to America’s ongoing inequities. He challenges listeners not to forget the cost of opportunity and the power of education in breaking generational barriers. Then, the show dives into the SNAP funding pause, open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, and Milwaukee’s new construction boom. Truth Nation calls in fired up, tackling health care, Trump’s legacy, and what the future could hold. Dr. Ken ends with a message: don’t disrespect the price of privilege — it’s the foundation we stand on.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>11/3/25 5PM: The True Cost of Progress</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/11/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zlorot28ci5s6q6dnpa1njxgoogbpooo</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken Harris breaks down the generational cost of progress — from the GI Bill’s exclusion of Black veterans to the ongoing fight for access and equality. He asks, what do we owe to those who paid the price before us? The conversation then shifts to today’s struggles: SNAP benefits uncertainty, ACA premium hikes, and the start of Milwaukee’s massive construction project. Truth Nation weighs in with passion and honesty, calling out the political games that keep people struggling. Dr. Ken closes with insight on the economy, the value of education, and why America must fix home before thinking of foreign wars.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken Harris breaks down the generational cost of progress — from the GI Bill’s exclusion of Black veterans to the ongoing fight for access and equality. He asks, what do we owe to those who paid the price bef]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken Harris breaks down the generational cost of progress — from the GI Bill’s exclusion of Black veterans to the ongoing fight for access and equality. He asks, what do we owe to those who paid the price before us? The conversation then shifts to today’s struggles: SNAP benefits uncertainty, ACA premium hikes, and the start of Milwaukee’s massive construction project. Truth Nation weighs in with passion and honesty, calling out the political games that keep people struggling. Dr. Ken closes with insight on the economy, the value of education, and why America must fix home before thinking of foreign wars.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken Harris breaks down the generational cost of progress — from the GI Bill’s exclusion of Black veterans to the ongoing fight for access and equality. He asks, what do we owe to those who paid the price before us? The conversation then shifts to today’s struggles: SNAP benefits uncertainty, ACA premium hikes, and the start of Milwaukee’s massive construction project. Truth Nation weighs in with passion and honesty, calling out the political games that keep people struggling. Dr. Ken closes with insight on the economy, the value of education, and why America must fix home before thinking of foreign wars.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/31/25 4PM: Shutdowns, Consequences, and AI Takeover</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/31/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-m0phuhlqgmyuy6obl7vljdhtyxnppc99</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Legendary Homer Blow steps in for Dr. Ken and gets right into it — will Trump actually follow the judge’s orders? Homer breaks down Trump’s own words about the government shutdown and his plan to permanently close Democrat-backed programs. Then, the team discusses the fallout from this political standoff and what “major consequences” could mean for everyday Americans. To wrap up the hour, Homer reacts to Amazon’s massive move toward automation — 600,000 jobs replaced by robots — and what it means for the future of work. Is AI really taking over?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Legendary Homer Blow steps in for Dr. Ken and gets right into it — will Trump actually follow the judge’s orders? Homer breaks down Trump’s own words about the government shutdown and his plan to permanently close Democrat-backed programs. Then, the team]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Legendary Homer Blow steps in for Dr. Ken and gets right into it — will Trump actually follow the judge’s orders? Homer breaks down Trump’s own words about the government shutdown and his plan to permanently close Democrat-backed programs. Then, the team discusses the fallout from this political standoff and what “major consequences” could mean for everyday Americans. To wrap up the hour, Homer reacts to Amazon’s massive move toward automation — 600,000 jobs replaced by robots — and what it means for the future of work. Is AI really taking over?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Legendary Homer Blow steps in for Dr. Ken and gets right into it — will Trump actually follow the judge’s orders? Homer breaks down Trump’s own words about the government shutdown and his plan to permanently close Democrat-backed programs. Then, the team discusses the fallout from this political standoff and what “major consequences” could mean for everyday Americans. To wrap up the hour, Homer reacts to Amazon’s massive move toward automation — 600,000 jobs replaced by robots — and what it means for the future of work. Is AI really taking over?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/31/25 5PM: Addictions, Accountability, and a Halloween Send-Off</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/31/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-awqbymfcn2vt5g5s2bh8d3ae0o58znxk</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241396</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation continues as Homer asks: Are you addicted to Amazon? He shares his own take while teasing his upcoming events and an exciting giveaway. Then, a shocking story — a judge caught using AI in the courtroom — sparks debate on ethics and technology in justice. Later, Homer covers a dramatic Milwaukee freeway foot chase that ended at State Fair Park, calling for more personal responsibility and community accountability. Finally, Homer closes the week with positive vibes and a reminder to stay safe and have fun this Halloween weekend.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The conversation continues as Homer asks: Are you addicted to Amazon? He shares his own take while teasing his upcoming events and an exciting giveaway. Then, a shocking story — a judge caught using AI in the courtroom — sparks debate on ethics and techn]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The conversation continues as Homer asks: Are you addicted to Amazon? He shares his own take while teasing his upcoming events and an exciting giveaway. Then, a shocking story — a judge caught using AI in the courtroom — sparks debate on ethics and technology in justice. Later, Homer covers a dramatic Milwaukee freeway foot chase that ended at State Fair Park, calling for more personal responsibility and community accountability. Finally, Homer closes the week with positive vibes and a reminder to stay safe and have fun this Halloween weekend.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The conversation continues as Homer asks: Are you addicted to Amazon? He shares his own take while teasing his upcoming events and an exciting giveaway. Then, a shocking story — a judge caught using AI in the courtroom — sparks debate on ethics and technology in justice. Later, Homer covers a dramatic Milwaukee freeway foot chase that ended at State Fair Park, calling for more personal responsibility and community accountability. Finally, Homer closes the week with positive vibes and a reminder to stay safe and have fun this Halloween weekend.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>45:27</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The conversation continues as Homer asks: Are you addicted to Amazon? He shares his own take while teasing his upcoming events and an exciting giveaway. Then, a shocking story — a judge caught using AI in the courtroom — sparks debate on ethics and technology in justice. Later, Homer covers a dramatic Milwaukee freeway foot chase that ended at State Fair Park, calling for more personal responsibility and community accountability. Finally, Homer closes the week with positive vibes and a reminder to stay safe and have fun this Halloween weekend.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/30/25 4PM: Breaking the Stigma: Bria Grant &#038; Crime Stoppers</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-rschwslv3vv0miys0noamcdb6zmenuwe</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241398</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>With Dr. Ken out, the legendary Homer Blow steps in and welcomes Bria Grant from Milwaukee Crime Stoppers for a powerful hour of conversation. Bria shares what the organization is all about, how the community can get involved, and why it’s time to drop the old connotations about “snitching.” Together, they unpack the real impact Crime Stoppers has had — from crimes solved and drugs seized to lives saved — and how reward opportunities often go unclaimed. The hour wraps up with a deeper discussion on police pay raises and whether more money means better results. It’s an honest, grounded talk about safety, trust, and responsibility in Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With Dr. Ken out, the legendary Homer Blow steps in and welcomes Bria Grant from Milwaukee Crime Stoppers for a powerful hour of conversation. Bria shares what the organization is all about, how the community can get involved, and why it’s time to drop t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With Dr. Ken out, the legendary Homer Blow steps in and welcomes Bria Grant from Milwaukee Crime Stoppers for a powerful hour of conversation. Bria shares what the organization is all about, how the community can get involved, and why it’s time to drop the old connotations about “snitching.” Together, they unpack the real impact Crime Stoppers has had — from crimes solved and drugs seized to lives saved — and how reward opportunities often go unclaimed. The hour wraps up with a deeper discussion on police pay raises and whether more money means better results. It’s an honest, grounded talk about safety, trust, and responsibility in Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With Dr. Ken out, the legendary Homer Blow steps in and welcomes Bria Grant from Milwaukee Crime Stoppers for a powerful hour of conversation. Bria shares what the organization is all about, how the community can get involved, and why it’s time to drop the old connotations about “snitching.” Together, they unpack the real impact Crime Stoppers has had — from crimes solved and drugs seized to lives saved — and how reward opportunities often go unclaimed. The hour wraps up with a deeper discussion on police pay raises and whether more money means better results. It’s an honest, grounded talk about safety, trust, and responsibility in Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:38</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[With Dr. Ken out, the legendary Homer Blow steps in and welcomes Bria Grant from Milwaukee Crime Stoppers for a powerful hour of conversation. Bria shares what the organization is all about, how the community can get involved, and why it’s time to drop the old connotations about “snitching.” Together, they unpack the real impact Crime Stoppers has had — from crimes solved and drugs seized to lives saved — and how reward opportunities often go unclaimed. The hour wraps up with a deeper discussion on police pay raises and whether more money means better results. It’s an honest, grounded talk about safety, trust, and responsibility in Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/30/25 5PM: Community, Accountability &#038; the Bigger Picture</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-yqwmwgoqosouiszpj1rhfvopixlpky7i</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour keeps the conversation flowing as Homer Blow and Bria Grant pivot from crime to community. Homer dives into the ongoing SNAP benefit issues, challenging the racial narratives often pushed around who really relies on food assistance. The discussion expands into politics, distraction, and division, touching on how attention is constantly redirected from what truly matters. A lively call from Al adds his signature flair — sparking a real talk about why community gaps run deep and how we only seem to come together in hard times or at funerals. Homer and Bria close the hour with a heartfelt reminder: community is built through consistent connection, not crisis.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour keeps the conversation flowing as Homer Blow and Bria Grant pivot from crime to community. Homer dives into the ongoing SNAP benefit issues, challenging the racial narratives often pushed around who really relies on food assistance. The d]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour keeps the conversation flowing as Homer Blow and Bria Grant pivot from crime to community. Homer dives into the ongoing SNAP benefit issues, challenging the racial narratives often pushed around who really relies on food assistance. The discussion expands into politics, distraction, and division, touching on how attention is constantly redirected from what truly matters. A lively call from Al adds his signature flair — sparking a real talk about why community gaps run deep and how we only seem to come together in hard times or at funerals. Homer and Bria close the hour with a heartfelt reminder: community is built through consistent connection, not crisis.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour keeps the conversation flowing as Homer Blow and Bria Grant pivot from crime to community. Homer dives into the ongoing SNAP benefit issues, challenging the racial narratives often pushed around who really relies on food assistance. The discussion expands into politics, distraction, and division, touching on how attention is constantly redirected from what truly matters. A lively call from Al adds his signature flair — sparking a real talk about why community gaps run deep and how we only seem to come together in hard times or at funerals. Homer and Bria close the hour with a heartfelt reminder: community is built through consistent connection, not crisis.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:26</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The second hour keeps the conversation flowing as Homer Blow and Bria Grant pivot from crime to community. Homer dives into the ongoing SNAP benefit issues, challenging the racial narratives often pushed around who really relies on food assistance. The discussion expands into politics, distraction, and division, touching on how attention is constantly redirected from what truly matters. A lively call from Al adds his signature flair — sparking a real talk about why community gaps run deep and how we only seem to come together in hard times or at funerals. Homer and Bria close the hour with a heartfelt reminder: community is built through consistent connection, not crisis.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/29/25 4PM: Congrats</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-v9x7pgihcbnaedm5wkn8sauofzlvyep0</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241405</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off the hour with a breakdown of the newly passed MPS 2025–26 budget and why every penny counts. GP joins for sports talk, celebrating a big Bucks comeback and the latest in the World Series. Then, Dr. Ken explores how Wisconsin tech colleges are quietly dropping words like “equity” and “access,” and closes the hour asking: Is Milwaukee’s future high tech or hands on—and how do we make sure our youth succeed?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the hour with a breakdown of the newly passed MPS 2025–26 budget and why every penny counts. GP joins for sports talk, celebrating a big Bucks comeback and the latest in the World Series. Then, Dr. Ken explores how Wisconsin tech colleg]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off the hour with a breakdown of the newly passed MPS 2025–26 budget and why every penny counts. GP joins for sports talk, celebrating a big Bucks comeback and the latest in the World Series. Then, Dr. Ken explores how Wisconsin tech colleges are quietly dropping words like “equity” and “access,” and closes the hour asking: Is Milwaukee’s future high tech or hands on—and how do we make sure our youth succeed?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7787753_2025-10-29-230553.128.mp3" length="42265481" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the hour with a breakdown of the newly passed MPS 2025–26 budget and why every penny counts. GP joins for sports talk, celebrating a big Bucks comeback and the latest in the World Series. Then, Dr. Ken explores how Wisconsin tech colleges are quietly dropping words like “equity” and “access,” and closes the hour asking: Is Milwaukee’s future high tech or hands on—and how do we make sure our youth succeed?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the hour with a breakdown of the newly passed MPS 2025–26 budget and why every penny counts. GP joins for sports talk, celebrating a big Bucks comeback and the latest in the World Series. Then, Dr. Ken explores how Wisconsin tech colleges are quietly dropping words like “equity” and “access,” and closes the hour asking: Is Milwaukee’s future high tech or hands on—and how do we make sure our youth succeed?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/29/25 5PM: Amount Vs. Effort</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-xl8fzbk67qekg5cgdmhy6caoaxtihpkv</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:08:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241408</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour starts strong with Packers talk and concern over safety net programs at risk during the government shutdown. Dr. Ken highlights Milwaukee food banks stepping up, a troubling local gunfight, and the MPS Board’s budget approval—then asks: does it matter how much a man spends on a date? The conversation heats up with listener comments, poll results, and a story about misguided assumptions about the Black community during COVID. Dr. Ken wraps by reflecting on effort vs. amount—and what really matters in life and love.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour starts strong with Packers talk and concern over safety net programs at risk during the government shutdown. Dr. Ken highlights Milwaukee food banks stepping up, a troubling local gunfight, and the MPS Board’s budget approval—then asks: d]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour starts strong with Packers talk and concern over safety net programs at risk during the government shutdown. Dr. Ken highlights Milwaukee food banks stepping up, a troubling local gunfight, and the MPS Board’s budget approval—then asks: does it matter how much a man spends on a date? The conversation heats up with listener comments, poll results, and a story about misguided assumptions about the Black community during COVID. Dr. Ken wraps by reflecting on effort vs. amount—and what really matters in life and love.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour starts strong with Packers talk and concern over safety net programs at risk during the government shutdown. Dr. Ken highlights Milwaukee food banks stepping up, a troubling local gunfight, and the MPS Board’s budget approval—then asks: does it matter how much a man spends on a date? The conversation heats up with listener comments, poll results, and a story about misguided assumptions about the Black community during COVID. Dr. Ken wraps by reflecting on effort vs. amount—and what really matters in life and love.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The second hour starts strong with Packers talk and concern over safety net programs at risk during the government shutdown. Dr. Ken highlights Milwaukee food banks stepping up, a troubling local gunfight, and the MPS Board’s budget approval—then asks: does it matter how much a man spends on a date? The conversation heats up with listener comments, poll results, and a story about misguided assumptions about the Black community during COVID. Dr. Ken wraps by reflecting on effort vs. amount—and what really matters in life and love.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/28/25 4PM: You Should Be Ashamed</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-bao25u9g3uggw6gpgma8hjifeykamqsl</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241411</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>A 9-year-old is struck by an 89-year-old driver — sparking a fiery debate: should there be an age limit for driving? Dr. Ken pushes back against public backlash over the arrest while calling out the police department’s handling of the case. The hour also dives into reckless driving at 107 mph with kids in the car, a live food drive donation, and a YouTube poll asking: Is Milwaukee evolving for the better?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A 9-year-old is struck by an 89-year-old driver — sparking a fiery debate: should there be an age limit for driving? Dr. Ken pushes back against public backlash over the arrest while calling out the police department’s handling of the case. The hour also]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A 9-year-old is struck by an 89-year-old driver — sparking a fiery debate: should there be an age limit for driving? Dr. Ken pushes back against public backlash over the arrest while calling out the police department’s handling of the case. The hour also dives into reckless driving at 107 mph with kids in the car, a live food drive donation, and a YouTube poll asking: Is Milwaukee evolving for the better?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7785657_2025-10-28-234957.128.mp3" length="42069041" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A 9-year-old is struck by an 89-year-old driver — sparking a fiery debate: should there be an age limit for driving? Dr. Ken pushes back against public backlash over the arrest while calling out the police department’s handling of the case. The hour also dives into reckless driving at 107 mph with kids in the car, a live food drive donation, and a YouTube poll asking: Is Milwaukee evolving for the better?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:48</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[A 9-year-old is struck by an 89-year-old driver — sparking a fiery debate: should there be an age limit for driving? Dr. Ken pushes back against public backlash over the arrest while calling out the police department’s handling of the case. The hour also dives into reckless driving at 107 mph with kids in the car, a live food drive donation, and a YouTube poll asking: Is Milwaukee evolving for the better?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/28/25 PM: Morals, Laws, and the Weight of Forgiveness</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-9ni1ekn2m57ir8mkvsfvum3d4dl52v0y</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken counts down the Top 5 @ 5 — from a Category 5 hurricane in Jamaica to Wisconsin’s billion-dollar freeway expansion and a controversial prison overhaul. He then investigates whether the 89-year-old driver could actually face charges, and asks a deeper question: do we follow morals or the law? The hour ends with a lively call-in debate, reflections on forgiveness, and Dr. Ken’s closing thoughts.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken counts down the Top 5 @ 5 — from a Category 5 hurricane in Jamaica to Wisconsin’s billion-dollar freeway expansion and a controversial prison overhaul. He then investigates whether the 89-year-old driver could actually face charges, and asks a de]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken counts down the Top 5 @ 5 — from a Category 5 hurricane in Jamaica to Wisconsin’s billion-dollar freeway expansion and a controversial prison overhaul. He then investigates whether the 89-year-old driver could actually face charges, and asks a deeper question: do we follow morals or the law? The hour ends with a lively call-in debate, reflections on forgiveness, and Dr. Ken’s closing thoughts.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken counts down the Top 5 @ 5 — from a Category 5 hurricane in Jamaica to Wisconsin’s billion-dollar freeway expansion and a controversial prison overhaul. He then investigates whether the 89-year-old driver could actually face charges, and asks a deeper question: do we follow morals or the law? The hour ends with a lively call-in debate, reflections on forgiveness, and Dr. Ken’s closing thoughts.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/27/25 4PM: Nothing</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vmyryvhg3m1efe4nzv0kimp8phffcqol</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241417</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off the hour talking about the upcoming Truth Summit — and why Milwaukee’s priorities have him shaking his head again. With city leaders focused on raising the tobacco age instead of tackling reckless driving and violence, Dr. Ken and Truth Nation weigh in. GP stops by to celebrate the Packers’ big W (and lament the Badgers’ lack of them), before Dr. Ken dives into food allergies, talk-to-text tangents, and a fiery constitutional question: Is there ever a crime bad enough to suspend our rights? Callers sound off with passion — and a founding father quote&#8230;</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the hour talking about the upcoming Truth Summit — and why Milwaukee’s priorities have him shaking his head again. With city leaders focused on raising the tobacco age instead of tackling reckless driving and violence, Dr. Ken and Truth]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off the hour talking about the upcoming Truth Summit — and why Milwaukee’s priorities have him shaking his head again. With city leaders focused on raising the tobacco age instead of tackling reckless driving and violence, Dr. Ken and Truth Nation weigh in. GP stops by to celebrate the Packers’ big W (and lament the Badgers’ lack of them), before Dr. Ken dives into food allergies, talk-to-text tangents, and a fiery constitutional question: Is there ever a crime bad enough to suspend our rights? Callers sound off with passion — and a founding father quote&#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the hour talking about the upcoming Truth Summit — and why Milwaukee’s priorities have him shaking his head again. With city leaders focused on raising the tobacco age instead of tackling reckless driving and violence, Dr. Ken and Truth Nation weigh in. GP stops by to celebrate the Packers’ big W (and lament the Badgers’ lack of them), before Dr. Ken dives into food allergies, talk-to-text tangents, and a fiery constitutional question: Is there ever a crime bad enough to suspend our rights? Callers sound off with passion — and a founding father quote&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the hour talking about the upcoming Truth Summit — and why Milwaukee’s priorities have him shaking his head again. With city leaders focused on raising the tobacco age instead of tackling reckless driving and violence, Dr. Ken and Truth Nation weigh in. GP stops by to celebrate the Packers’ big W (and lament the Badgers’ lack of them), before Dr. Ken dives into food allergies, talk-to-text tangents, and a fiery constitutional question: Is there ever a crime bad enough to suspend our rights? Callers sound off with passion — and a founding father quote&#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/27/25 5PM: Wrong is Wrong</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qfeetqdht9xnsfr4nc5s0skehwsf6hca</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241420</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s the Top 5 @ 5 — from the Packers’ win to a tense debate over tobacco laws, food bank struggles, rising Obamacare premiums, and lingering courthouse controversies. Truth Nation calls in hot, agreeing, disagreeing, and keeping Dr. Ken on his toes. The conversation turns to how local government decisions impact us more than federal ones, and Dr. Ken closes the show with straight talk, sharp insight, and a challenge to think deeper.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It’s the Top 5 @ 5 — from the Packers’ win to a tense debate over tobacco laws, food bank struggles, rising Obamacare premiums, and lingering courthouse controversies. Truth Nation calls in hot, agreeing, disagreeing, and keeping Dr. Ken on his toes. The]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s the Top 5 @ 5 — from the Packers’ win to a tense debate over tobacco laws, food bank struggles, rising Obamacare premiums, and lingering courthouse controversies. Truth Nation calls in hot, agreeing, disagreeing, and keeping Dr. Ken on his toes. The conversation turns to how local government decisions impact us more than federal ones, and Dr. Ken closes the show with straight talk, sharp insight, and a challenge to think deeper.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s the Top 5 @ 5 — from the Packers’ win to a tense debate over tobacco laws, food bank struggles, rising Obamacare premiums, and lingering courthouse controversies. Truth Nation calls in hot, agreeing, disagreeing, and keeping Dr. Ken on his toes. The conversation turns to how local government decisions impact us more than federal ones, and Dr. Ken closes the show with straight talk, sharp insight, and a challenge to think deeper.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:36</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[It’s the Top 5 @ 5 — from the Packers’ win to a tense debate over tobacco laws, food bank struggles, rising Obamacare premiums, and lingering courthouse controversies. Truth Nation calls in hot, agreeing, disagreeing, and keeping Dr. Ken on his toes. The conversation turns to how local government decisions impact us more than federal ones, and Dr. Ken closes the show with straight talk, sharp insight, and a challenge to think deeper.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/24/25 4PM: Pop off Friday Panel</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-tmb8ih3egokw7inuipoiprsh2y0dk5pv</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241423</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off the show with GP, Spaulding, Jessica, and Tiff for a thought-provoking panel on how news gets made — and what doesn’t. From sports gambling scandals to media silence, they unpack why certain stories dominate headlines while others disappear. The team debates editorial choices, public interest, and the fine line between news judgment and bias.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the show with GP, Spaulding, Jessica, and Tiff for a thought-provoking panel on how news gets made — and what doesn’t. From sports gambling scandals to media silence, they unpack why certain stories dominate headlines while others disap]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off the show with GP, Spaulding, Jessica, and Tiff for a thought-provoking panel on how news gets made — and what doesn’t. From sports gambling scandals to media silence, they unpack why certain stories dominate headlines while others disappear. The team debates editorial choices, public interest, and the fine line between news judgment and bias.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the show with GP, Spaulding, Jessica, and Tiff for a thought-provoking panel on how news gets made — and what doesn’t. From sports gambling scandals to media silence, they unpack why certain stories dominate headlines while others disappear. The team debates editorial choices, public interest, and the fine line between news judgment and bias.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:19</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the show with GP, Spaulding, Jessica, and Tiff for a thought-provoking panel on how news gets made — and what doesn’t. From sports gambling scandals to media silence, they unpack why certain stories dominate headlines while others disappear. The team debates editorial choices, public interest, and the fine line between news judgment and bias.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/24/25 5PM: Packers, Politics, and the Power of Cookies</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qh7ej9nqrghqxgn2ixd9jbsmm08nc0at</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241426</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken rolls through his Top 5 @ 5 — from the Packers’ matchup with the Steelers to major concert news in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken then tackles whether adding security to MCTS buses is a smart move and fields a fiery call from Vincent on Trump’s fundraising tactics. The hour closes with a Milwaukee classic: what makes the WE Energies cookie book such a local obsession?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken rolls through his Top 5 @ 5 — from the Packers’ matchup with the Steelers to major concert news in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken then tackles whether adding security to MCTS buses is a smart move and fields a fiery call from Vincent on Trump’s fundraising t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken rolls through his Top 5 @ 5 — from the Packers’ matchup with the Steelers to major concert news in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken then tackles whether adding security to MCTS buses is a smart move and fields a fiery call from Vincent on Trump’s fundraising tactics. The hour closes with a Milwaukee classic: what makes the WE Energies cookie book such a local obsession?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken rolls through his Top 5 @ 5 — from the Packers’ matchup with the Steelers to major concert news in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken then tackles whether adding security to MCTS buses is a smart move and fields a fiery call from Vincent on Trump’s fundraising tactics. The hour closes with a Milwaukee classic: what makes the WE Energies cookie book such a local obsession?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken rolls through his Top 5 @ 5 — from the Packers’ matchup with the Steelers to major concert news in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken then tackles whether adding security to MCTS buses is a smart move and fields a fiery call from Vincent on Trump’s fundraising tactics. The hour closes with a Milwaukee classic: what makes the WE Energies cookie book such a local obsession?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/23/25 4PM: Mediocre</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-crrw283fv3gufyoxqvzp1qsjtwr13kxm</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241427</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off the show by announcing a change for Black Book Thursday. &#038; unpacks why “consensus kills” when it comes to leadership in Milwaukee. Then things take a lighter turn as he and Truth Nation debate self-care habits and the future of hairstyling — would you trust a robot to braid your hair? Dr. Ken turns to Truth Nation for their take, reading YouTube comments and calls as the hour wraps.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the show by announcing a change for Black Book Thursday. &#038; unpacks why “consensus kills” when it comes to leadership in Milwaukee. Then things take a lighter turn as he and Truth Nation debate self-care habits and the future of hai]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off the show by announcing a change for Black Book Thursday. &#038; unpacks why “consensus kills” when it comes to leadership in Milwaukee. Then things take a lighter turn as he and Truth Nation debate self-care habits and the future of hairstyling — would you trust a robot to braid your hair? Dr. Ken turns to Truth Nation for their take, reading YouTube comments and calls as the hour wraps.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7778744_2025-10-23-233244.128.mp3" length="41766438" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the show by announcing a change for Black Book Thursday. &#038; unpacks why “consensus kills” when it comes to leadership in Milwaukee. Then things take a lighter turn as he and Truth Nation debate self-care habits and the future of hairstyling — would you trust a robot to braid your hair? Dr. Ken turns to Truth Nation for their take, reading YouTube comments and calls as the hour wraps.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:29</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off the show by announcing a change for Black Book Thursday. &#038; unpacks why “consensus kills” when it comes to leadership in Milwaukee. Then things take a lighter turn as he and Truth Nation debate self-care habits and the future of hairstyling — would you trust a robot to braid your hair? Dr. Ken turns to Truth Nation for their take, reading YouTube comments and calls as the hour wraps.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/23/25 5PM: Gambling Scandals, FBI Raids, and Road Rage</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-csxl6mcmw7sauhdl5ng3dmpyb3zd392c</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241430</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken jumps straight into the Top 5 @ 5 with G.P. joining to break down a wild NBA gambling scandal that sounds more like a mob movie than real life. From stolen Menards rebate checks to FBI raids and gang takedowns, the headlines keep coming. Later, Sandra calls in to talk about Milwaukee’s seven-year construction project and what it means for traffic — plus, Truth Nation weighs in with their frustrations as the hour closes.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken jumps straight into the Top 5 @ 5 with G.P. joining to break down a wild NBA gambling scandal that sounds more like a mob movie than real life. From stolen Menards rebate checks to FBI raids and gang takedowns, the headlines keep coming. Later, S]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken jumps straight into the Top 5 @ 5 with G.P. joining to break down a wild NBA gambling scandal that sounds more like a mob movie than real life. From stolen Menards rebate checks to FBI raids and gang takedowns, the headlines keep coming. Later, Sandra calls in to talk about Milwaukee’s seven-year construction project and what it means for traffic — plus, Truth Nation weighs in with their frustrations as the hour closes.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7778743_2025-10-23-233043.128.mp3" length="41657351" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken jumps straight into the Top 5 @ 5 with G.P. joining to break down a wild NBA gambling scandal that sounds more like a mob movie than real life. From stolen Menards rebate checks to FBI raids and gang takedowns, the headlines keep coming. Later, Sandra calls in to talk about Milwaukee’s seven-year construction project and what it means for traffic — plus, Truth Nation weighs in with their frustrations as the hour closes.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken jumps straight into the Top 5 @ 5 with G.P. joining to break down a wild NBA gambling scandal that sounds more like a mob movie than real life. From stolen Menards rebate checks to FBI raids and gang takedowns, the headlines keep coming. Later, Sandra calls in to talk about Milwaukee’s seven-year construction project and what it means for traffic — plus, Truth Nation weighs in with their frustrations as the hour closes.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>10/22/25 4PM: Unforgiveness Can Kill</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jtbscpvq0yci4ff9ig3hclqc58kc3ihi</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241433</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the hour reflecting on a story that left him shaking his head — a reminder of why the upcoming Truth Summit is so important for tackling issues like health and education divides. In “Dr. Ken’s Truth,” he explores the power of forgiveness, explaining how holding a grudge can do more harm to your health than good, even playing a clip from Steve Harvey for perspective. The conversation shifts to when it’s time to let go — both emotionally and politically — as Dr. Ken weighs in on Mandela Barnes’ political future and takes listener comments before wrapping up the hour with Bucks basketball talk and playoff predictions.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the hour reflecting on a story that left him shaking his head — a reminder of why the upcoming Truth Summit is so important for tackling issues like health and education divides. In “Dr. Ken’s Truth,” he explores the power of forgiveness, e]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens the hour reflecting on a story that left him shaking his head — a reminder of why the upcoming Truth Summit is so important for tackling issues like health and education divides. In “Dr. Ken’s Truth,” he explores the power of forgiveness, explaining how holding a grudge can do more harm to your health than good, even playing a clip from Steve Harvey for perspective. The conversation shifts to when it’s time to let go — both emotionally and politically — as Dr. Ken weighs in on Mandela Barnes’ political future and takes listener comments before wrapping up the hour with Bucks basketball talk and playoff predictions.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7775655_2025-10-22-231955.128.mp3" length="41988792" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the hour reflecting on a story that left him shaking his head — a reminder of why the upcoming Truth Summit is so important for tackling issues like health and education divides. In “Dr. Ken’s Truth,” he explores the power of forgiveness, explaining how holding a grudge can do more harm to your health than good, even playing a clip from Steve Harvey for perspective. The conversation shifts to when it’s time to let go — both emotionally and politically — as Dr. Ken weighs in on Mandela Barnes’ political future and takes listener comments before wrapping up the hour with Bucks basketball talk and playoff predictions.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens the hour reflecting on a story that left him shaking his head — a reminder of why the upcoming Truth Summit is so important for tackling issues like health and education divides. In “Dr. Ken’s Truth,” he explores the power of forgiveness, explaining how holding a grudge can do more harm to your health than good, even playing a clip from Steve Harvey for perspective. The conversation shifts to when it’s time to let go — both emotionally and politically — as Dr. Ken weighs in on Mandela Barnes’ political future and takes listener comments before wrapping up the hour with Bucks basketball talk and playoff predictions.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/22/25 5PM: The Top 5 @ 5 and Truth in the City</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qjerr9xmqqcgpncqfbdssk0781ba8tkt</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241438</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with Dr. Ken’s Top 5 @ 5, covering stories from the Bucks’ home opener and daylight-saving time to a developing case of a mother charged after children were found in a storage unit, and Governor Evers’ warning about food assistance funding. Dr. Ken then discusses Milwaukee’s streetcar, The Hop, reaching record ridership despite calls to defund it, and dives into why voters should prioritize their own families’ needs over following the crowd. The hour closes with a call from Sandra, as she and Dr. Ken have a candid talk about accountability and the troubling issues facing Milwaukee.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with Dr. Ken’s Top 5 @ 5, covering stories from the Bucks’ home opener and daylight-saving time to a developing case of a mother charged after children were found in a storage unit, and Governor Evers’ warning about food assi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with Dr. Ken’s Top 5 @ 5, covering stories from the Bucks’ home opener and daylight-saving time to a developing case of a mother charged after children were found in a storage unit, and Governor Evers’ warning about food assistance funding. Dr. Ken then discusses Milwaukee’s streetcar, The Hop, reaching record ridership despite calls to defund it, and dives into why voters should prioritize their own families’ needs over following the crowd. The hour closes with a call from Sandra, as she and Dr. Ken have a candid talk about accountability and the troubling issues facing Milwaukee.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7775654_2025-10-22-231654.128.mp3" length="41898513" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with Dr. Ken’s Top 5 @ 5, covering stories from the Bucks’ home opener and daylight-saving time to a developing case of a mother charged after children were found in a storage unit, and Governor Evers’ warning about food assistance funding. Dr. Ken then discusses Milwaukee’s streetcar, The Hop, reaching record ridership despite calls to defund it, and dives into why voters should prioritize their own families’ needs over following the crowd. The hour closes with a call from Sandra, as she and Dr. Ken have a candid talk about accountability and the troubling issues facing Milwaukee.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:37</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The 5 o’clock hour kicks off with Dr. Ken’s Top 5 @ 5, covering stories from the Bucks’ home opener and daylight-saving time to a developing case of a mother charged after children were found in a storage unit, and Governor Evers’ warning about food assistance funding. Dr. Ken then discusses Milwaukee’s streetcar, The Hop, reaching record ridership despite calls to defund it, and dives into why voters should prioritize their own families’ needs over following the crowd. The hour closes with a call from Sandra, as she and Dr. Ken have a candid talk about accountability and the troubling issues facing Milwaukee.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/21/25 4PM: Character</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down the subtle but powerful difference between being nice and being kind, especially in the workplace. Then, the conversation heats up as he reacts to recent pardons for Jan. 6 offenders — and asks Truth Nation: should Trump pardon Diddy too?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the subtle but powerful difference between being nice and being kind, especially in the workplace. Then, the conversation heats up as he reacts to recent pardons for Jan. 6 offenders — and asks Truth Nation: should Trump pardon Diddy ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down the subtle but powerful difference between being nice and being kind, especially in the workplace. Then, the conversation heats up as he reacts to recent pardons for Jan. 6 offenders — and asks Truth Nation: should Trump pardon Diddy too?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down the subtle but powerful difference between being nice and being kind, especially in the workplace. Then, the conversation heats up as he reacts to recent pardons for Jan. 6 offenders — and asks Truth Nation: should Trump pardon Diddy too?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/21/25 5PM: Less is More</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/21/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zu0m19alpiz8ameybs2wia2y7rzbxikw</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 @ 5 — from Packers talk and layoffs at Molson Coors to a tragic shooting in Milwaukee. Truth Nation weighs in on Tiffany Haddish’s sobriety and celebrity double standards, Element Lounge losing its liquor license, and one caller’s hot take: Trump should pardon Diddy? The hour wraps with a question for the culture — do you care what celebrities say about your vote?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 @ 5 — from Packers talk and layoffs at Molson Coors to a tragic shooting in Milwaukee. Truth Nation weighs in on Tiffany Haddish’s sobriety and celebrity double standards, Element Lounge losing its liquor license, and one c]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 @ 5 — from Packers talk and layoffs at Molson Coors to a tragic shooting in Milwaukee. Truth Nation weighs in on Tiffany Haddish’s sobriety and celebrity double standards, Element Lounge losing its liquor license, and one caller’s hot take: Trump should pardon Diddy? The hour wraps with a question for the culture — do you care what celebrities say about your vote?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken runs through the Top 5 @ 5 — from Packers talk and layoffs at Molson Coors to a tragic shooting in Milwaukee. Truth Nation weighs in on Tiffany Haddish’s sobriety and celebrity double standards, Element Lounge losing its liquor license, and one caller’s hot take: Trump should pardon Diddy? The hour wraps with a question for the culture — do you care what celebrities say about your vote?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/20/25 4PM: Real Estate</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ktsqrwqvpbjlzzkf3i8obkkzpnttdk80</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<itunes:duration>44:23</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/20/25 5PM: Accountability, Justice &#038; The Cost of Truth</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-gyfmbm7tmvzhditmwcfzthkqgjrzbirh</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken checks the Talk-to-Text line before diving into the biggest stories of the day — from local crime to government costs. He asks the tough question: Could you serve on a jury without bias? Then, Truth Nation calls in to weigh in on everything from the Sonya Massey case to what it really costs to keep the government running. Dr. Ken closes the hour reminding listeners that truth isn’t free — it takes perspective, accountability, and a little honesty.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken checks the Talk-to-Text line before diving into the biggest stories of the day — from local crime to government costs. He asks the tough question: Could you serve on a jury without bias? Then, Truth Nation calls in to weigh in on everything from ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken checks the Talk-to-Text line before diving into the biggest stories of the day — from local crime to government costs. He asks the tough question: Could you serve on a jury without bias? Then, Truth Nation calls in to weigh in on everything from the Sonya Massey case to what it really costs to keep the government running. Dr. Ken closes the hour reminding listeners that truth isn’t free — it takes perspective, accountability, and a little honesty.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken checks the Talk-to-Text line before diving into the biggest stories of the day — from local crime to government costs. He asks the tough question: Could you serve on a jury without bias? Then, Truth Nation calls in to weigh in on everything from the Sonya Massey case to what it really costs to keep the government running. Dr. Ken closes the hour reminding listeners that truth isn’t free — it takes perspective, accountability, and a little honesty.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/17/25 4PM: The Hole</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vmopjtnaiycfpd82qqvsjvmpm0ncpiep</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about The Hop and Jill Underly.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about The Hop and Jill Underly.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about The Hop and Jill Underly.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>43:38</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/17/25 5PM: When it Rains it Pours</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-75ycm7k8zvg27zvv11jxwisr0oolcfoz</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:03:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr, Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr, Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr, Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/15/25 4PM: A Double Negative</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lmywk9hfe2unsduaqf7ps2nnnz38orw8</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the new potential reckless driving law and what Jesus looks like.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the new potential reckless driving law and what Jesus looks like.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the new potential reckless driving law and what Jesus looks like.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the new potential reckless driving law and what Jesus looks like.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/16/25 5PM: A Novel Idea</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ysabrkadpf842gntr2rphw44fvo7hbeb</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/15/25 4PM: Dear Trump&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vdopwfhn2duairwumzo4yex4ezcixta0</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth In The Afternoon with a simple but stern question for our President Donald Trump, centered around the Israel &#038; Hamas conflict and his lack of attention and care towards the disagreements and problems within our government as the shutdown reaches day 15. Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares sentiments and information from an article discussing leaked texts and messages from group chat of young republicans sharing racist and derogatory comments aimed at African Americans and other racial groups. </p>
<p>The conversation shifts toward &#8220;White People&#8217;s Assumptions &#038; Black Reality&#8221; sharing experiences and conversations he has had prior where his thoughts were disregarded and challenged, posing the question to Truth Nation by asking simply: What Don&#8217;t You Like About White People?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth In The Afternoon with a simple but stern question for our President Donald Trump, centered around the Israel &#038; Hamas conflict and his lack of attention and care towards the disagreements and problems within our government ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth In The Afternoon with a simple but stern question for our President Donald Trump, centered around the Israel &#038; Hamas conflict and his lack of attention and care towards the disagreements and problems within our government as the shutdown reaches day 15. Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares sentiments and information from an article discussing leaked texts and messages from group chat of young republicans sharing racist and derogatory comments aimed at African Americans and other racial groups. </p>
<p>The conversation shifts toward &#8220;White People&#8217;s Assumptions &#038; Black Reality&#8221; sharing experiences and conversations he has had prior where his thoughts were disregarded and challenged, posing the question to Truth Nation by asking simply: What Don&#8217;t You Like About White People?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris opens Truth In The Afternoon with a simple but stern question for our President Donald Trump, centered around the Israel &#038; Hamas conflict and his lack of attention and care towards the disagreements and problems within our government as the shutdown reaches day 15. Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares sentiments and information from an article discussing leaked texts and messages from group chat of young republicans sharing racist and derogatory comments aimed at African Americans and other racial groups. 
The conversation shifts toward &#8220;White People&#8217;s Assumptions &#038; Black Reality&#8221; sharing experiences and conversations he has had prior where his thoughts were disregarded and challenged, posing the question to Truth Nation by asking simply: What Don&#8217;t You Like About White People?]]></itunes:summary>
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The conversation shifts toward &#8220;White People&#8217;s Assumptions &#038; Black Reality&#8221; sharing experiences and conversations he has had prior where his thoughts were disregarded and challenged, posing the question to Truth Nation by asking simply: What Don&#8217;t You Like About White People?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>10/15/25 5PM: Offense Not Defense</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zocnhzwbqsjhwiffhvnonlh0elpeuy6i</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour 2 of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 featuring the biggest headlines of the last 24 hours which included another Brewers postseason update as the team finds itself in a 2-0 deficit, Gov. Tony Evers penning a letter to the Trump administration against terminating more than $1.5 billion in U.S. Department of Energy awards, numbers showing Wisconsin&#8217;s failure to help families with college affordability, the 2026–27 FAFSA application concerns amid the ongoing government shutdown, along with today in Black History as we celebrate the 59th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken is then joined by Maddy Day, Program Director on behalf of One MKE to discuss the groups message, founding, and vision for the future with a community first mindset ahead of the second annual Truth Summit. Dr. Ken &#038; Maddy discuss local, state and federal services for civilians, events in the community, along with voter resources and more.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour 2 of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 featuring the biggest headlines of the last 24 hours which included another Brewers postseason update as the team finds itself in a 2-0 deficit, Gov. Tony Evers penning a letter to the Trump admi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour 2 of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 featuring the biggest headlines of the last 24 hours which included another Brewers postseason update as the team finds itself in a 2-0 deficit, Gov. Tony Evers penning a letter to the Trump administration against terminating more than $1.5 billion in U.S. Department of Energy awards, numbers showing Wisconsin&#8217;s failure to help families with college affordability, the 2026–27 FAFSA application concerns amid the ongoing government shutdown, along with today in Black History as we celebrate the 59th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken is then joined by Maddy Day, Program Director on behalf of One MKE to discuss the groups message, founding, and vision for the future with a community first mindset ahead of the second annual Truth Summit. Dr. Ken &#038; Maddy discuss local, state and federal services for civilians, events in the community, along with voter resources and more.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour 2 of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 featuring the biggest headlines of the last 24 hours which included another Brewers postseason update as the team finds itself in a 2-0 deficit, Gov. Tony Evers penning a letter to the Trump administration against terminating more than $1.5 billion in U.S. Department of Energy awards, numbers showing Wisconsin&#8217;s failure to help families with college affordability, the 2026–27 FAFSA application concerns amid the ongoing government shutdown, along with today in Black History as we celebrate the 59th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party. 
Dr. Ken is then joined by Maddy Day, Program Director on behalf of One MKE to discuss the groups message, founding, and vision for the future with a community first mindset ahead of the second annual Truth Summit. Dr. Ken &#038; Maddy discuss local, state and federal services for civilians, events in the community, along with voter resources and more.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken is then joined by Maddy Day, Program Director on behalf of One MKE to discuss the groups message, founding, and vision for the future with a community first mindset ahead of the second annual Truth Summit. Dr. Ken &#038; Maddy discuss local, state and federal services for civilians, events in the community, along with voter resources and more.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/14/25 4PM: &#8220;Reality Optional?&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/14/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-hhrcslhors2uxv6jgwrymikktahoc61d</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up Truth In The Afternoon with his opinion on the state of the world and how people are neglecting to live in reality but choosing to focus on the things that are far beyond their control. Dr. Ken then shares a saddening story of a Minnesota man who passed away in custody after police and correctional officers allegedly ignored signs of his stroke for hours, taking Dr. Ken back to his time as an officer, along with a medical professional joining the conversation and describing what should have been done to keep this man here and breathing today. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken touches on the tragic passing of beloved singer D&#8217;Angelo &#038; breaks news of MPS Athletic Director Bobbie Kelsey being relieved of his duties due to paperwork mistakes affecting local high school athletic programs.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up Truth In The Afternoon with his opinion on the state of the world and how people are neglecting to live in reality but choosing to focus on the things that are far beyond their control. Dr. Ken then shares a saddening story of a Minnesot]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up Truth In The Afternoon with his opinion on the state of the world and how people are neglecting to live in reality but choosing to focus on the things that are far beyond their control. Dr. Ken then shares a saddening story of a Minnesota man who passed away in custody after police and correctional officers allegedly ignored signs of his stroke for hours, taking Dr. Ken back to his time as an officer, along with a medical professional joining the conversation and describing what should have been done to keep this man here and breathing today. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken touches on the tragic passing of beloved singer D&#8217;Angelo &#038; breaks news of MPS Athletic Director Bobbie Kelsey being relieved of his duties due to paperwork mistakes affecting local high school athletic programs.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken touches on the tragic passing of beloved singer D&#8217;Angelo &#038; breaks news of MPS Athletic Director Bobbie Kelsey being relieved of his duties due to paperwork mistakes affecting local high school athletic programs.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>10/14/25 5PM: &#8220;For Pete&#8217;s Sake&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/14/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wkxvlcog3plt1xedehrwxwjch258rvwn</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 and the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included the Brewers game 1 NLCS loss and outlook for game 2, updates on the wheel tax and the push to raise the registration fee in the state of Milwaukee as one alderman creates a great solution to the issue, Officials with Wisconsin&#8217;s Department of Health Services expressing concern for WIC and FoodShare benefits as the government shutdown continues, D’Angelo&#8217;s passing after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, along with Ascension Wisconsin reaching a new agreement with UnitedHealthcare.</p>
<p>To round out the hour Dr. Ken touches on a West Bend mother in the news for child neglect and the ignored signs from those around her, as well as a former Disney actor suing for religious discrimination, along with a podcast going viral online for a heated argument and the larger conversation being had in it&#8217;s aftermath.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 and the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included the Brewers game 1 NLCS loss and outlook for game 2, updates on the wheel tax and the push to raise the registration fee in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 and the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included the Brewers game 1 NLCS loss and outlook for game 2, updates on the wheel tax and the push to raise the registration fee in the state of Milwaukee as one alderman creates a great solution to the issue, Officials with Wisconsin&#8217;s Department of Health Services expressing concern for WIC and FoodShare benefits as the government shutdown continues, D’Angelo&#8217;s passing after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, along with Ascension Wisconsin reaching a new agreement with UnitedHealthcare.</p>
<p>To round out the hour Dr. Ken touches on a West Bend mother in the news for child neglect and the ignored signs from those around her, as well as a former Disney actor suing for religious discrimination, along with a podcast going viral online for a heated argument and the larger conversation being had in it&#8217;s aftermath.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 and the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included the Brewers game 1 NLCS loss and outlook for game 2, updates on the wheel tax and the push to raise the registration fee in the state of Milwaukee as one alderman creates a great solution to the issue, Officials with Wisconsin&#8217;s Department of Health Services expressing concern for WIC and FoodShare benefits as the government shutdown continues, D’Angelo&#8217;s passing after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, along with Ascension Wisconsin reaching a new agreement with UnitedHealthcare.
To round out the hour Dr. Ken touches on a West Bend mother in the news for child neglect and the ignored signs from those around her, as well as a former Disney actor suing for religious discrimination, along with a podcast going viral online for a heated argument and the larger conversation being had in it&#8217;s aftermath.]]></itunes:summary>
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To round out the hour Dr. Ken touches on a West Bend mother in the news for child neglect and the ignored signs from those around her, as well as a former Disney actor suing for religious discrimination, along with a podcast going viral online for a heated argument and the larger conversation being had in it&#8217;s aftermath.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/13/25 4PM: &#8220;Pay Attention&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-w14dg5yzppz0zxmmjb4fmhbolerctwh8</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour one with a reflection on his mother&#8217;s struggles and time as she raised Dr. Ken throughout her Breast Cancer battle, with incomprehensible strength and grace as we near the halfway point of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Dr. Ken sets the stage for a powerful open forum with 4 different women who have all been touched by Breast Cancer in different ways. </p>
<p>Detailing their stories from diagnosis, to remission, and how they handle their day-to-day life as survivors or know others who have had similar journeys, they urge other Women to get checked and to pay attention to the signs for their own long-term health &#038; betterment.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour one with a reflection on his mother&#8217;s struggles and time as she raised Dr. Ken throughout her Breast Cancer battle, with incomprehensible strength and grace as we near the halfway point of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Dr. Ken ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour one with a reflection on his mother&#8217;s struggles and time as she raised Dr. Ken throughout her Breast Cancer battle, with incomprehensible strength and grace as we near the halfway point of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Dr. Ken sets the stage for a powerful open forum with 4 different women who have all been touched by Breast Cancer in different ways. </p>
<p>Detailing their stories from diagnosis, to remission, and how they handle their day-to-day life as survivors or know others who have had similar journeys, they urge other Women to get checked and to pay attention to the signs for their own long-term health &#038; betterment.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour one with a reflection on his mother&#8217;s struggles and time as she raised Dr. Ken throughout her Breast Cancer battle, with incomprehensible strength and grace as we near the halfway point of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Dr. Ken sets the stage for a powerful open forum with 4 different women who have all been touched by Breast Cancer in different ways. 
Detailing their stories from diagnosis, to remission, and how they handle their day-to-day life as survivors or know others who have had similar journeys, they urge other Women to get checked and to pay attention to the signs for their own long-term health &#038; betterment.]]></itunes:summary>
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Detailing their stories from diagnosis, to remission, and how they handle their day-to-day life as survivors or know others who have had similar journeys, they urge other Women to get checked and to pay attention to the signs for their own long-term health &#038; betterment.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/13/25 5PM: Health Is Wealth!</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qd9vxchqhiwxwl9zmfrjxttjxec0dypx</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories from the past 24 hours which included another Brewers postseason preview with the NLCS set to start tonight, a terrifying police chase and shootout ending in a church parking lot, new tarrifs incoming, a highway shooting leading to lane closures, a woman who was beat to death with a rock by her own daughter, and emerging video following the tragic shooting death of Elijah Wilks at the hands of an off duty officer.</p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken is again joined by the women of hour one to share more resources, advice, &#038; stories revolving around Breast Cancer, as listeners continue to ask questions and urge others to handle their health with all the urgency in the world.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories from the past 24 hours which included another Brewers postseason preview with the NLCS set to start tonight, a terrifying police chase and shootout ending ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories from the past 24 hours which included another Brewers postseason preview with the NLCS set to start tonight, a terrifying police chase and shootout ending in a church parking lot, new tarrifs incoming, a highway shooting leading to lane closures, a woman who was beat to death with a rock by her own daughter, and emerging video following the tragic shooting death of Elijah Wilks at the hands of an off duty officer.</p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken is again joined by the women of hour one to share more resources, advice, &#038; stories revolving around Breast Cancer, as listeners continue to ask questions and urge others to handle their health with all the urgency in the world.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories from the past 24 hours which included another Brewers postseason preview with the NLCS set to start tonight, a terrifying police chase and shootout ending in a church parking lot, new tarrifs incoming, a highway shooting leading to lane closures, a woman who was beat to death with a rock by her own daughter, and emerging video following the tragic shooting death of Elijah Wilks at the hands of an off duty officer.
Further into the hour Dr. Ken is again joined by the women of hour one to share more resources, advice, &#038; stories revolving around Breast Cancer, as listeners continue to ask questions and urge others to handle their health with all the urgency in the world.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken is again joined by the women of hour one to share more resources, advice, &#038; stories revolving around Breast Cancer, as listeners continue to ask questions and urge others to handle their health with all the urgency in the world.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/10/25 4PM: It&#8217;s Enough to Turn a Negro Black</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-okyfqyvr974jkwp2qgwttby8d6hikuni</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken complains about immigrants and takes calls from listeners.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken complains about immigrants and takes calls from listeners.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken complains about immigrants and takes calls from listeners.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken complains about immigrants and takes calls from listeners.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>45:13</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken complains about immigrants and takes calls from listeners.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>10/10/25 5PM: Maybe I Missed It</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vnd6mv1v0ld2a9xdfs9r6vs3hbo99jxg</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:45</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/9/25 4PM: Slow Milwaukee</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-bvaff92jbakqyd04nx98rgot5sfkhqtz</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:19:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the lack of development in Milwaukee</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the lack of development in Milwaukee]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the lack of development in Milwaukee</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the lack of development in Milwaukee]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:29</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the lack of development in Milwaukee]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/9/25 5PM: Black Women&#8217;s Health Panel</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-kpbchhewcnmjdfionyrbrvfjzoupw746</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:19:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken has a guest Dr. Lia Knox to talk about healthcare.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken has a guest Dr. Lia Knox to talk about healthcare.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken has a guest Dr. Lia Knox to talk about healthcare.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken has a guest Dr. Lia Knox to talk about healthcare.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:48</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken has a guest Dr. Lia Knox to talk about healthcare.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/8/25 4PM: Directed, Protected, and Corrected</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-36ghixw2lllzr7nlqi6bpqqgsqxqjqqd</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about illegal immigrants voting and losing weight.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about illegal immigrants voting and losing weight.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about illegal immigrants voting and losing weight.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about illegal immigrants voting and losing weight.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about illegal immigrants voting and losing weight.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/8/25 5PM: Top 5 at 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-kaifubileck3hxr7ioaynyzxyrgars5s</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:22:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241497</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>43:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/7/25 4PM: &#8220;Context Is Everything&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/07/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-crrnbhtfotieneqgo2l8xkvrdkboyj6b</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins the show with a simple and hilarious question to his Producer Glenn, using a scenario and the a few other outlandish occurrences as a teaching lesson for those who call out others and may not be staring back into the mirror to hold themselves accountable. Further into the hour Dr. Ken touches on an article from JSN online sharing accusations of Wisconsin&#8217;s Department of Public Instruction altering accountability metrics, which is masking poor academic performance.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken also shares updates on impending flight delays amid the government shutdown &#038; what other areas will be affected with no end in sight.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins the show with a simple and hilarious question to his Producer Glenn, using a scenario and the a few other outlandish occurrences as a teaching lesson for those who call out others and may not be staring back into the mirror to hold themsel]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins the show with a simple and hilarious question to his Producer Glenn, using a scenario and the a few other outlandish occurrences as a teaching lesson for those who call out others and may not be staring back into the mirror to hold themselves accountable. Further into the hour Dr. Ken touches on an article from JSN online sharing accusations of Wisconsin&#8217;s Department of Public Instruction altering accountability metrics, which is masking poor academic performance.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken also shares updates on impending flight delays amid the government shutdown &#038; what other areas will be affected with no end in sight.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins the show with a simple and hilarious question to his Producer Glenn, using a scenario and the a few other outlandish occurrences as a teaching lesson for those who call out others and may not be staring back into the mirror to hold themselves accountable. Further into the hour Dr. Ken touches on an article from JSN online sharing accusations of Wisconsin&#8217;s Department of Public Instruction altering accountability metrics, which is masking poor academic performance.
Dr. Ken also shares updates on impending flight delays amid the government shutdown &#038; what other areas will be affected with no end in sight.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken also shares updates on impending flight delays amid the government shutdown &#038; what other areas will be affected with no end in sight.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>10/7/25 5PM: &#8220;Open Line Tuesday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/07/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-cunlxxmr4na0prtgyv8uvjskgjhwy5kx</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories from the past 24 hours which include the enormous Brewers win and outlook as the team prepares for a deciding game 3 versus the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Police Department asking for help to locate critical missing 27-year-old man Donte Carter, along with updates on Iowa Superintendent Ian Roberts following the emergence of more details about his criminal past and more stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>To round out the hour, Dr. Ken discusses the lack of accountability coming from of Milwaukee&#8217;s most respected officials and the lack of attention to the suffering children in the education system as those in charge act out of their best interest and not the thousands in the school system.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories from the past 24 hours which include the enormous Brewers win and outlook as the team prepares for a deciding game 3 versus the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Police Depart]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories from the past 24 hours which include the enormous Brewers win and outlook as the team prepares for a deciding game 3 versus the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Police Department asking for help to locate critical missing 27-year-old man Donte Carter, along with updates on Iowa Superintendent Ian Roberts following the emergence of more details about his criminal past and more stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>To round out the hour, Dr. Ken discusses the lack of accountability coming from of Milwaukee&#8217;s most respected officials and the lack of attention to the suffering children in the education system as those in charge act out of their best interest and not the thousands in the school system.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories from the past 24 hours which include the enormous Brewers win and outlook as the team prepares for a deciding game 3 versus the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Police Department asking for help to locate critical missing 27-year-old man Donte Carter, along with updates on Iowa Superintendent Ian Roberts following the emergence of more details about his criminal past and more stories in the news cycle.
To round out the hour, Dr. Ken discusses the lack of accountability coming from of Milwaukee&#8217;s most respected officials and the lack of attention to the suffering children in the education system as those in charge act out of their best interest and not the thousands in the school system.]]></itunes:summary>
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To round out the hour, Dr. Ken discusses the lack of accountability coming from of Milwaukee&#8217;s most respected officials and the lack of attention to the suffering children in the education system as those in charge act out of their best interest and not the thousands in the school system.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>10/6/25 4PM: &#8220;Don&#8217;t Look Down&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-kofcb0pthuirafdmilbtgshfc71kbnfo</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:10:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris returns from the weekend discussing his journey as a homeowner from purchase to move in and his hilarious story of his time cleaning out his gutters even with regard for his fear of heights and the danger that was imminent, spinning that into a life lesson for all people and all scenarios. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken discusses his opinion on the educational issues and confusion going on in Milwaukee, along with his hope that more people that look like us take charge and be the change we need to see in relation to &#8220;Interest Convergence&#8221;. Dr. Ken also takes aim at the new Milwaukee red light and speed camera proposal ahead of a special guest directly involved in the matter set to join the show.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris returns from the weekend discussing his journey as a homeowner from purchase to move in and his hilarious story of his time cleaning out his gutters even with regard for his fear of heights and the danger that was imminent, spinning that i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris returns from the weekend discussing his journey as a homeowner from purchase to move in and his hilarious story of his time cleaning out his gutters even with regard for his fear of heights and the danger that was imminent, spinning that into a life lesson for all people and all scenarios. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken discusses his opinion on the educational issues and confusion going on in Milwaukee, along with his hope that more people that look like us take charge and be the change we need to see in relation to &#8220;Interest Convergence&#8221;. Dr. Ken also takes aim at the new Milwaukee red light and speed camera proposal ahead of a special guest directly involved in the matter set to join the show.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris returns from the weekend discussing his journey as a homeowner from purchase to move in and his hilarious story of his time cleaning out his gutters even with regard for his fear of heights and the danger that was imminent, spinning that into a life lesson for all people and all scenarios. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken discusses his opinion on the educational issues and confusion going on in Milwaukee, along with his hope that more people that look like us take charge and be the change we need to see in relation to &#8220;Interest Convergence&#8221;. Dr. Ken also takes aim at the new Milwaukee red light and speed camera proposal ahead of a special guest directly involved in the matter set to join the show.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:58</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris returns from the weekend discussing his journey as a homeowner from purchase to move in and his hilarious story of his time cleaning out his gutters even with regard for his fear of heights and the danger that was imminent, spinning that into a life lesson for all people and all scenarios. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken discusses his opinion on the educational issues and confusion going on in Milwaukee, along with his hope that more people that look like us take charge and be the change we need to see in relation to &#8220;Interest Convergence&#8221;. Dr. Ken also takes aim at the new Milwaukee red light and speed camera proposal ahead of a special guest directly involved in the matter set to join the show.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/6/25 5PM: State Senator Dora Drake Visits</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-dbijjwyzf2rcoiaxxk8eaeipry26wfyi</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241509</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon Kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 with a recap of the biggest headlines from the weekend which included a 10-year-old boy&#8217;s run to honor fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder, Milwaukee police investigating five separate shooting incidents on Sunday October 5th, along with to the minute updates on Trump administration efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Democrat controlled cities and other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken Harris is then joined by State Senator Dora Drake to unpack the new proposal around red light and speed cameras set to be placed around Milwaukee and the idea behind curbing the reckless driving running rampant in the area. From budget to implementation and future outlook, Dora Drake sits down to explain and clarify all concerns going forward and her vision for a safer and fairer Milwaukee.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon Kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 with a recap of the biggest headlines from the weekend which included a 10-year-old boy&#8217;s run to honor fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder, Milwaukee police investigating fi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon Kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 with a recap of the biggest headlines from the weekend which included a 10-year-old boy&#8217;s run to honor fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder, Milwaukee police investigating five separate shooting incidents on Sunday October 5th, along with to the minute updates on Trump administration efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Democrat controlled cities and other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken Harris is then joined by State Senator Dora Drake to unpack the new proposal around red light and speed cameras set to be placed around Milwaukee and the idea behind curbing the reckless driving running rampant in the area. From budget to implementation and future outlook, Dora Drake sits down to explain and clarify all concerns going forward and her vision for a safer and fairer Milwaukee.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon Kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 with a recap of the biggest headlines from the weekend which included a 10-year-old boy&#8217;s run to honor fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder, Milwaukee police investigating five separate shooting incidents on Sunday October 5th, along with to the minute updates on Trump administration efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Democrat controlled cities and other stories in the news cycle. 
Dr. Ken Harris is then joined by State Senator Dora Drake to unpack the new proposal around red light and speed cameras set to be placed around Milwaukee and the idea behind curbing the reckless driving running rampant in the area. From budget to implementation and future outlook, Dora Drake sits down to explain and clarify all concerns going forward and her vision for a safer and fairer Milwaukee.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon Kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5 with a recap of the biggest headlines from the weekend which included a 10-year-old boy&#8217;s run to honor fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder, Milwaukee police investigating five separate shooting incidents on Sunday October 5th, along with to the minute updates on Trump administration efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Democrat controlled cities and other stories in the news cycle. 
Dr. Ken Harris is then joined by State Senator Dora Drake to unpack the new proposal around red light and speed cameras set to be placed around Milwaukee and the idea behind curbing the reckless driving running rampant in the area. From budget to implementation and future outlook, Dora Drake sits down to explain and clarify all concerns going forward and her vision for a safer and fairer Milwaukee.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/3/25: What Does Justice Look Like to You? Hour 2</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-x60vteot0roiwk6in3xwwmlp3pt0zmon</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241512</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Today on Truth in the Afternoon, Denise Thomas is in for Dr. Ken Harris. DT talks about Milwaukee police chases and how nine individuals have died as a result of this. DT questions who we should blame but also how we can fix this. Later DT reveals breaking news on Sean P Diddy&#8217;s sentencing hearing.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today on Truth in the Afternoon, Denise Thomas is in for Dr. Ken Harris. DT talks about Milwaukee police chases and how nine individuals have died as a result of this. DT questions who we should blame but also how we can fix this. Later DT reveals breaki]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today on Truth in the Afternoon, Denise Thomas is in for Dr. Ken Harris. DT talks about Milwaukee police chases and how nine individuals have died as a result of this. DT questions who we should blame but also how we can fix this. Later DT reveals breaking news on Sean P Diddy&#8217;s sentencing hearing.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on Truth in the Afternoon, Denise Thomas is in for Dr. Ken Harris. DT talks about Milwaukee police chases and how nine individuals have died as a result of this. DT questions who we should blame but also how we can fix this. Later DT reveals breaking news on Sean P Diddy&#8217;s sentencing hearing.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:40</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Today on Truth in the Afternoon, Denise Thomas is in for Dr. Ken Harris. DT talks about Milwaukee police chases and how nine individuals have died as a result of this. DT questions who we should blame but also how we can fix this. Later DT reveals breaking news on Sean P Diddy&#8217;s sentencing hearing.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/3/25: What Does Justice Look Like to You? Hour 1</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-mfzh1yqnzkakwsx267iialay2z0uoqi9</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241515</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Today on Truth in the Afternoon, Denise Thomas is in for Dr. Ken Harris. DT talks about Milwaukee police chases and how nine individuals have died as a result of this. DT questions who we should blame but also how we can fix this. Later DT reveals breaking news on Sean P Diddy&#8217;s sentencing hearing.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today on Truth in the Afternoon, Denise Thomas is in for Dr. Ken Harris. DT talks about Milwaukee police chases and how nine individuals have died as a result of this. DT questions who we should blame but also how we can fix this. Later DT reveals breaki]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today on Truth in the Afternoon, Denise Thomas is in for Dr. Ken Harris. DT talks about Milwaukee police chases and how nine individuals have died as a result of this. DT questions who we should blame but also how we can fix this. Later DT reveals breaking news on Sean P Diddy&#8217;s sentencing hearing.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on Truth in the Afternoon, Denise Thomas is in for Dr. Ken Harris. DT talks about Milwaukee police chases and how nine individuals have died as a result of this. DT questions who we should blame but also how we can fix this. Later DT reveals breaking news on Sean P Diddy&#8217;s sentencing hearing.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Today on Truth in the Afternoon, Denise Thomas is in for Dr. Ken Harris. DT talks about Milwaukee police chases and how nine individuals have died as a result of this. DT questions who we should blame but also how we can fix this. Later DT reveals breaking news on Sean P Diddy&#8217;s sentencing hearing.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/2/25 4PM: It&#8217;s A Curse</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-sxq9ehmai1jxg5xsuiddcnoi1uvqj6hh</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Living your life with the skies ahead, but when you do that and lean too much towards that, you may bump your head&#8230; Sometimes you can get tired of seeing what&#8217;s coming a head, some people call it a blessing, but Dr. Ken calls it something else&#8230;</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Living your life with the skies ahead, but when you do that and lean too much towards that, you may bump your head&#8230; Sometimes you can get tired of seeing what&#8217;s coming a head, some people call it a blessing, but Dr. Ken calls it something els]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Living your life with the skies ahead, but when you do that and lean too much towards that, you may bump your head&#8230; Sometimes you can get tired of seeing what&#8217;s coming a head, some people call it a blessing, but Dr. Ken calls it something else&#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Living your life with the skies ahead, but when you do that and lean too much towards that, you may bump your head&#8230; Sometimes you can get tired of seeing what&#8217;s coming a head, some people call it a blessing, but Dr. Ken calls it something else&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>43:56</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Living your life with the skies ahead, but when you do that and lean too much towards that, you may bump your head&#8230; Sometimes you can get tired of seeing what&#8217;s coming a head, some people call it a blessing, but Dr. Ken calls it something else&#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/2/25 5PM: The 80&#8217;s Were Better</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-5fdtxyrqz3i8rybshhn10awzqd5iujmc</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Did everything sound better in the 80&#8217;s? Were things better produced, written, &#038; all of the above? There&#8217;s only one correct answer&#8230;</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Did everything sound better in the 80&#8217;s? Were things better produced, written, &#038; all of the above? There&#8217;s only one correct answer&#8230;]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did everything sound better in the 80&#8217;s? Were things better produced, written, &#038; all of the above? There&#8217;s only one correct answer&#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did everything sound better in the 80&#8217;s? Were things better produced, written, &#038; all of the above? There&#8217;s only one correct answer&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>45:02</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>10/1/25 4PM: &#8220;Universal Healthcare&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ie6qnyqfk9n7xpf5fwsngcbgfxhucdkj</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241524</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon with breaking the news of United Healthcare &#038; Ascension&#8217;s failure to meet at the table on a new deal for the future. As Dr. Ken breaks down the issues and disagreements during the talks, he also focuses on the troubles that may occur for those under the system, posing the idea of Universal Health care for all in these troubling times. </p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares information from a study involving high schoolers being paid for their performance and attendance at a high school in the United States, questioning if this is necessary inside of the MPS school system to keep kids on the right path and take their education seriously, or if parents aren&#8217;t doing enough at home to stress the importance of education. Dr. Ken also highlights a donation from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to Howard University, and the tragic passing of the last Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. George Hardy and his legacy as a soldier for his country.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon with breaking the news of United Healthcare &#038; Ascension&#8217;s failure to meet at the table on a new deal for the future. As Dr. Ken breaks down the issues and disagreements during the talks, he also focuses on]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon with breaking the news of United Healthcare &#038; Ascension&#8217;s failure to meet at the table on a new deal for the future. As Dr. Ken breaks down the issues and disagreements during the talks, he also focuses on the troubles that may occur for those under the system, posing the idea of Universal Health care for all in these troubling times. </p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares information from a study involving high schoolers being paid for their performance and attendance at a high school in the United States, questioning if this is necessary inside of the MPS school system to keep kids on the right path and take their education seriously, or if parents aren&#8217;t doing enough at home to stress the importance of education. Dr. Ken also highlights a donation from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to Howard University, and the tragic passing of the last Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. George Hardy and his legacy as a soldier for his country.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon with breaking the news of United Healthcare &#038; Ascension&#8217;s failure to meet at the table on a new deal for the future. As Dr. Ken breaks down the issues and disagreements during the talks, he also focuses on the troubles that may occur for those under the system, posing the idea of Universal Health care for all in these troubling times. 
Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares information from a study involving high schoolers being paid for their performance and attendance at a high school in the United States, questioning if this is necessary inside of the MPS school system to keep kids on the right path and take their education seriously, or if parents aren&#8217;t doing enough at home to stress the importance of education. Dr. Ken also highlights a donation from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to Howard University, and the tragic passing of the last Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. George Hardy and his legacy as a soldier for his country.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares information from a study involving high schoolers being paid for their performance and attendance at a high school in the United States, questioning if this is necessary inside of the MPS school system to keep kids on the right path and take their education seriously, or if parents aren&#8217;t doing enough at home to stress the importance of education. Dr. Ken also highlights a donation from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to Howard University, and the tragic passing of the last Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. George Hardy and his legacy as a soldier for his country.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>10/1/25 5PM: &#8220;What&#8217;s Up Doc!?&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/10/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-w6uukx3guy75qk8bjoc16prkfbcjnprw</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins Hour 2 with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included a Brewers postseason preview &#038; thoughts on Napheesa Collier&#8217;s scathing comments on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, a 20-year-old pronounced dead after a fatal moped crash near 27th and Parnell, as well as an update on a public school superintendent who has been detained by immigration authorities among other stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>To round out the hour Dr. Ken discusses concerning news for doctors out in California, along with his favorite music preferences and best white/black bands of all time, sparked by an ongoing debate in the live chat today.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Hour 2 with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included a Brewers postseason preview &#038; thoughts on Napheesa Collier&#8217;s scathing comments on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, a 20-year-old prono]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins Hour 2 with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included a Brewers postseason preview &#038; thoughts on Napheesa Collier&#8217;s scathing comments on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, a 20-year-old pronounced dead after a fatal moped crash near 27th and Parnell, as well as an update on a public school superintendent who has been detained by immigration authorities among other stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>To round out the hour Dr. Ken discusses concerning news for doctors out in California, along with his favorite music preferences and best white/black bands of all time, sparked by an ongoing debate in the live chat today.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Hour 2 with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included a Brewers postseason preview &#038; thoughts on Napheesa Collier&#8217;s scathing comments on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, a 20-year-old pronounced dead after a fatal moped crash near 27th and Parnell, as well as an update on a public school superintendent who has been detained by immigration authorities among other stories in the news cycle.
To round out the hour Dr. Ken discusses concerning news for doctors out in California, along with his favorite music preferences and best white/black bands of all time, sparked by an ongoing debate in the live chat today.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>43:56</itunes:duration>
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To round out the hour Dr. Ken discusses concerning news for doctors out in California, along with his favorite music preferences and best white/black bands of all time, sparked by an ongoing debate in the live chat today.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/30/25 4PM: &#8220;No Is A Complete Sentence&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-nvswyd5eqvafvfpajcjgzzwncsteb5lw</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:05:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241529</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken Harris touching on the senseless violence and loss occurring within the community, mainly involving the youth as numerous people under the ages of 18 have lost their lives just in the last few days. Dr. Ken calls on Truth Nation to ask if this current generation is too soft or being coddled so much that they are losing their way and their toughness. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken shifts focus to our communities, and the idea of a citizens watch, aimed at keeping the peace and sustaining a sense of control over the ongoings nearby, as well aa changing some of the requirements and barriers for those deemed unfit to rent in the long run. Tackling discrimination, wages, and other concerns for those seeking housing, Dr. Ken shares a few gems and experiences from his own life to add to the conversation.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken Harris touching on the senseless violence and loss occurring within the community, mainly involving the youth as numerous people under the ages of 18 have lost their lives just in the last few days. Dr. Ken call]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken Harris touching on the senseless violence and loss occurring within the community, mainly involving the youth as numerous people under the ages of 18 have lost their lives just in the last few days. Dr. Ken calls on Truth Nation to ask if this current generation is too soft or being coddled so much that they are losing their way and their toughness. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken shifts focus to our communities, and the idea of a citizens watch, aimed at keeping the peace and sustaining a sense of control over the ongoings nearby, as well aa changing some of the requirements and barriers for those deemed unfit to rent in the long run. Tackling discrimination, wages, and other concerns for those seeking housing, Dr. Ken shares a few gems and experiences from his own life to add to the conversation.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken Harris touching on the senseless violence and loss occurring within the community, mainly involving the youth as numerous people under the ages of 18 have lost their lives just in the last few days. Dr. Ken calls on Truth Nation to ask if this current generation is too soft or being coddled so much that they are losing their way and their toughness. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken shifts focus to our communities, and the idea of a citizens watch, aimed at keeping the peace and sustaining a sense of control over the ongoings nearby, as well aa changing some of the requirements and barriers for those deemed unfit to rent in the long run. Tackling discrimination, wages, and other concerns for those seeking housing, Dr. Ken shares a few gems and experiences from his own life to add to the conversation.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken Harris touching on the senseless violence and loss occurring within the community, mainly involving the youth as numerous people under the ages of 18 have lost their lives just in the last few days. Dr. Ken calls on Truth Nation to ask if this current generation is too soft or being coddled so much that they are losing their way and their toughness. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken shifts focus to our communities, and the idea of a citizens watch, aimed at keeping the peace and sustaining a sense of control over the ongoings nearby, as well aa changing some of the requirements and barriers for those deemed unfit to rent in the long run. Tackling discrimination, wages, and other concerns for those seeking housing, Dr. Ken shares a few gems and experiences from his own life to add to the conversation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/30/25 5PM: &#8220;Bad Bunny? No.&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wzzekjwfp3zxyllpcst5ifqtrhh0vhqm</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241532</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 where Dr. Ken shares the biggest stories of the past 24 hours including news on former Bears QB Jay Cutler, Dr. Ken&#8217;s thoughts on Bad Bunny being the choice for the next Super Bowl Halftime Show, impending federal government shut down at midnight unless Congress reaches a deal on funding, Hustisford Clerk and Treasurer Kim Hopfinger arrested after an investigation into theft and embezzlement of village funds, as well as a heartbreaking story of a family who lost the three youngest of their eight children within a span of six years and how they&#8217;re navigating the loss.</p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares a concerning story out of Boston regarding Black Lives Matter &#038; misappropriation of funds, along with more interaction with the talk and text line to get their thoughts on the situation.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 where Dr. Ken shares the biggest stories of the past 24 hours including news on former Bears QB Jay Cutler, Dr. Ken&#8217;s thoughts on Bad Bunny being the choice for the next Super Bowl Halfti]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 where Dr. Ken shares the biggest stories of the past 24 hours including news on former Bears QB Jay Cutler, Dr. Ken&#8217;s thoughts on Bad Bunny being the choice for the next Super Bowl Halftime Show, impending federal government shut down at midnight unless Congress reaches a deal on funding, Hustisford Clerk and Treasurer Kim Hopfinger arrested after an investigation into theft and embezzlement of village funds, as well as a heartbreaking story of a family who lost the three youngest of their eight children within a span of six years and how they&#8217;re navigating the loss.</p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares a concerning story out of Boston regarding Black Lives Matter &#038; misappropriation of funds, along with more interaction with the talk and text line to get their thoughts on the situation.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 where Dr. Ken shares the biggest stories of the past 24 hours including news on former Bears QB Jay Cutler, Dr. Ken&#8217;s thoughts on Bad Bunny being the choice for the next Super Bowl Halftime Show, impending federal government shut down at midnight unless Congress reaches a deal on funding, Hustisford Clerk and Treasurer Kim Hopfinger arrested after an investigation into theft and embezzlement of village funds, as well as a heartbreaking story of a family who lost the three youngest of their eight children within a span of six years and how they&#8217;re navigating the loss.
Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares a concerning story out of Boston regarding Black Lives Matter &#038; misappropriation of funds, along with more interaction with the talk and text line to get their thoughts on the situation.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares a concerning story out of Boston regarding Black Lives Matter &#038; misappropriation of funds, along with more interaction with the talk and text line to get their thoughts on the situation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/29/25 4PM: &#8220;Always Or Never&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-rn53foo1q9oq13anxeoxu9pqxaqufwfq</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:07:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241537</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins the week with a chilling clip from FOX 6 now, sharing the ongoing trial of a 17 year old young man facing charges of sexual assault &#038; battery of a 54 year old woman, along with numerous other victims the perpetrator was involved with as a juvenile. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if Juvenile charges and crimes should follow children for the entirety of their lives, depending on severity or re-occurance, calling into question if victims get the benefit of the doubt as often as they should. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares a story of a Black Superintendent in Iowa who was arrested and detained by I.C.E, shares his most recent trip to Connecticut, &#038; a story of a MAGA debate group at Tennessee State University escorted off campus after chaos erupted to close out the hour.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins the week with a chilling clip from FOX 6 now, sharing the ongoing trial of a 17 year old young man facing charges of sexual assault &#038; battery of a 54 year old woman, along with numerous other victims the perpetrator was involved with ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins the week with a chilling clip from FOX 6 now, sharing the ongoing trial of a 17 year old young man facing charges of sexual assault &#038; battery of a 54 year old woman, along with numerous other victims the perpetrator was involved with as a juvenile. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if Juvenile charges and crimes should follow children for the entirety of their lives, depending on severity or re-occurance, calling into question if victims get the benefit of the doubt as often as they should. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares a story of a Black Superintendent in Iowa who was arrested and detained by I.C.E, shares his most recent trip to Connecticut, &#038; a story of a MAGA debate group at Tennessee State University escorted off campus after chaos erupted to close out the hour.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins the week with a chilling clip from FOX 6 now, sharing the ongoing trial of a 17 year old young man facing charges of sexual assault &#038; battery of a 54 year old woman, along with numerous other victims the perpetrator was involved with as a juvenile. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if Juvenile charges and crimes should follow children for the entirety of their lives, depending on severity or re-occurance, calling into question if victims get the benefit of the doubt as often as they should. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares a story of a Black Superintendent in Iowa who was arrested and detained by I.C.E, shares his most recent trip to Connecticut, &#038; a story of a MAGA debate group at Tennessee State University escorted off campus after chaos erupted to close out the hour.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:06</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins the week with a chilling clip from FOX 6 now, sharing the ongoing trial of a 17 year old young man facing charges of sexual assault &#038; battery of a 54 year old woman, along with numerous other victims the perpetrator was involved with as a juvenile. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if Juvenile charges and crimes should follow children for the entirety of their lives, depending on severity or re-occurance, calling into question if victims get the benefit of the doubt as often as they should. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares a story of a Black Superintendent in Iowa who was arrested and detained by I.C.E, shares his most recent trip to Connecticut, &#038; a story of a MAGA debate group at Tennessee State University escorted off campus after chaos erupted to close out the hour.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/29/25 5PM: Top 5 @ 5 for 9-29-25</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-m5nl1fuda8qab5z2w1gzpcpmxujom0yp</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241540</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories from over the weekend which included the Packers confusing 40-40 tie and fallout from game with his Producer Glenn, Eric Adams announcing he is no longer continuing his re-election campaign, Former Brooksville Mississippi Mayor Earlie Henley and former Brooksville City Clerk Shaquita Malone arrested and charged with embezzlement, along with other pertinent stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken touches on more scaring developments involving AI with a story from New Jersey where a 76 year old man died after attempting to meet someone he believed was a real woman named Billie who turned out to be an AI chatbot originally developed by Meta in partnership with Kendall Jenner, along with an AI actress, Tilly Norwood, close to being signed by a talent agent.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories from over the weekend which included the Packers confusing 40-40 tie and fallout from game with his Producer Glenn, Eric Adams announcing he is no longer co]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories from over the weekend which included the Packers confusing 40-40 tie and fallout from game with his Producer Glenn, Eric Adams announcing he is no longer continuing his re-election campaign, Former Brooksville Mississippi Mayor Earlie Henley and former Brooksville City Clerk Shaquita Malone arrested and charged with embezzlement, along with other pertinent stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken touches on more scaring developments involving AI with a story from New Jersey where a 76 year old man died after attempting to meet someone he believed was a real woman named Billie who turned out to be an AI chatbot originally developed by Meta in partnership with Kendall Jenner, along with an AI actress, Tilly Norwood, close to being signed by a talent agent.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories from over the weekend which included the Packers confusing 40-40 tie and fallout from game with his Producer Glenn, Eric Adams announcing he is no longer continuing his re-election campaign, Former Brooksville Mississippi Mayor Earlie Henley and former Brooksville City Clerk Shaquita Malone arrested and charged with embezzlement, along with other pertinent stories in the news cycle.
Further into the hour, Dr. Ken touches on more scaring developments involving AI with a story from New Jersey where a 76 year old man died after attempting to meet someone he believed was a real woman named Billie who turned out to be an AI chatbot originally developed by Meta in partnership with Kendall Jenner, along with an AI actress, Tilly Norwood, close to being signed by a talent agent.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>43:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories from over the weekend which included the Packers confusing 40-40 tie and fallout from game with his Producer Glenn, Eric Adams announcing he is no longer continuing his re-election campaign, Former Brooksville Mississippi Mayor Earlie Henley and former Brooksville City Clerk Shaquita Malone arrested and charged with embezzlement, along with other pertinent stories in the news cycle.
Further into the hour, Dr. Ken touches on more scaring developments involving AI with a story from New Jersey where a 76 year old man died after attempting to meet someone he believed was a real woman named Billie who turned out to be an AI chatbot originally developed by Meta in partnership with Kendall Jenner, along with an AI actress, Tilly Norwood, close to being signed by a talent agent.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/25/25 4PM: Flatter Than Day Old Beer</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ix6qrodhn9tdblkpgcyuu6nc6k1rfhez</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241543</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about Wisconsin&#8217;s schools flat test scores.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Wisconsin&#8217;s schools flat test scores.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about Wisconsin&#8217;s schools flat test scores.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Wisconsin&#8217;s schools flat test scores.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Wisconsin&#8217;s schools flat test scores.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/25/25 5PM: Top 5 at 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lswnfonmgk3f6sogs0uvw6uz82emy7lq</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241547</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:06</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/24/25 4PM: A Nepo Baby.</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-6u12mx9guhetdc01jsw1ijdetoo5l9hn</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241550</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about if black families should use their contacts to help their children.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about if black families should use their contacts to help their children.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about if black families should use their contacts to help their children.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>9/24/25 5PM: Top 5 at 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-itga1rtwarpzi9rii2ltr4xxgrspaq4a</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>43:55</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/23/25 4PM: Rip off the Band-Aid</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-a0xv2azcjwzxbu9uk02ysfn7mssml1dl</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The City of Milwaukee finds themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place yet again&#8230; &#038; Dr. Ken has an idea on how we can get through it&#8230;</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The City of Milwaukee finds themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place yet again&#8230; &#038; Dr. Ken has an idea on how we can get through it&#8230;]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The City of Milwaukee finds themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place yet again&#8230; &#038; Dr. Ken has an idea on how we can get through it&#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The City of Milwaukee finds themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place yet again&#8230; &#038; Dr. Ken has an idea on how we can get through it&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/23/25 5PM: No Good Deeds</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-kipex5athpji8eejis1olmuol3ugw3hb</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his top 5 at 5, but why does no good deed go unpunished? This young man should be deemed a hero.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his top 5 at 5, but why does no good deed go unpunished? This young man should be deemed a hero.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his top 5 at 5, but why does no good deed go unpunished? This young man should be deemed a hero.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his top 5 at 5, but why does no good deed go unpunished? This young man should be deemed a hero.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/22/25 4PM: Train Ride From H-E- Double Hockey Sticks&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-a7p6zd7kvisjbacfy0uwrstumlsgoyso</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241565</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>On the heels of the weekend, Dr. Ken Harris opens up the show with a story from JSN Online recapping a train colliding with a construction vehicle which derailed (pun intended) Dr. Ken&#8217;s entire Sunday afternoon. As the crash timeline coordinated with his departure from the Intermodal Station, Dr. Ken shares his conversation with Amtrak support and their proposed resolution, as well as how he feels after missing a portion of such an important event. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares information from an article by VegOut sharing the top regrets by those of the Boomer generation regarding health and time wasted, as callers and listeners share their thoughts on some of the regrets in the poll, ending with Dr. Ken asking Truth Nation what they regret most in life and how they would change it.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the heels of the weekend, Dr. Ken Harris opens up the show with a story from JSN Online recapping a train colliding with a construction vehicle which derailed (pun intended) Dr. Ken&#8217;s entire Sunday afternoon. As the crash timeline coordinated wi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On the heels of the weekend, Dr. Ken Harris opens up the show with a story from JSN Online recapping a train colliding with a construction vehicle which derailed (pun intended) Dr. Ken&#8217;s entire Sunday afternoon. As the crash timeline coordinated with his departure from the Intermodal Station, Dr. Ken shares his conversation with Amtrak support and their proposed resolution, as well as how he feels after missing a portion of such an important event. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares information from an article by VegOut sharing the top regrets by those of the Boomer generation regarding health and time wasted, as callers and listeners share their thoughts on some of the regrets in the poll, ending with Dr. Ken asking Truth Nation what they regret most in life and how they would change it.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the heels of the weekend, Dr. Ken Harris opens up the show with a story from JSN Online recapping a train colliding with a construction vehicle which derailed (pun intended) Dr. Ken&#8217;s entire Sunday afternoon. As the crash timeline coordinated with his departure from the Intermodal Station, Dr. Ken shares his conversation with Amtrak support and their proposed resolution, as well as how he feels after missing a portion of such an important event. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares information from an article by VegOut sharing the top regrets by those of the Boomer generation regarding health and time wasted, as callers and listeners share their thoughts on some of the regrets in the poll, ending with Dr. Ken asking Truth Nation what they regret most in life and how they would change it.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares information from an article by VegOut sharing the top regrets by those of the Boomer generation regarding health and time wasted, as callers and listeners share their thoughts on some of the regrets in the poll, ending with Dr. Ken asking Truth Nation what they regret most in life and how they would change it.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/22/25 5PM: Boycott Hulu?? Blasphemy!</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qgx4qotdbgznvknljj9czg613hwiianc</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241568</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with a surprise interview from Miss Wisconsin Willow Newell as she shares her next moves and goals going forward following the Miss America competition, as well as how she plans to assist her community and those around her. Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5 and shares the biggest stories from the past few days including a second suspect appearing in court after being accused of involvement a crash that killed three people near 35th and Vliet last week, a deadly investigation into a deadly shooting after involving a 15 year old girl near North 76th Street and West Silver Spring Drive,
Pastor Jamal Bryant supporting the boycotts on Disney, Hulu, and ESPN, along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation how they feel about the Jimmy Kimmel controversy amid news of his shows return and is joined late by Denise Thomas (DT) for the final half of the show to discuss breaking news and all things that occurred over the weekend.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with a surprise interview from Miss Wisconsin Willow Newell as she shares her next moves and goals going forward following the Miss America competition, as well as how she plans to assist her community and those ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with a surprise interview from Miss Wisconsin Willow Newell as she shares her next moves and goals going forward following the Miss America competition, as well as how she plans to assist her community and those around her. Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5 and shares the biggest stories from the past few days including a second suspect appearing in court after being accused of involvement a crash that killed three people near 35th and Vliet last week, a deadly investigation into a deadly shooting after involving a 15 year old girl near North 76th Street and West Silver Spring Drive,
Pastor Jamal Bryant supporting the boycotts on Disney, Hulu, and ESPN, along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation how they feel about the Jimmy Kimmel controversy amid news of his shows return and is joined late by Denise Thomas (DT) for the final half of the show to discuss breaking news and all things that occurred over the weekend.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7724153_2025-09-22-230053.128.mp3" length="43347971" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with a surprise interview from Miss Wisconsin Willow Newell as she shares her next moves and goals going forward following the Miss America competition, as well as how she plans to assist her community and those around her. Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5 and shares the biggest stories from the past few days including a second suspect appearing in court after being accused of involvement a crash that killed three people near 35th and Vliet last week, a deadly investigation into a deadly shooting after involving a 15 year old girl near North 76th Street and West Silver Spring Drive,
Pastor Jamal Bryant supporting the boycotts on Disney, Hulu, and ESPN, along with other stories in the news cycle. 
Later into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation how they feel about the Jimmy Kimmel controversy amid news of his shows return and is joined late by Denise Thomas (DT) for the final half of the show to discuss breaking news and all things that occurred over the weekend.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>45:09</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with a surprise interview from Miss Wisconsin Willow Newell as she shares her next moves and goals going forward following the Miss America competition, as well as how she plans to assist her community and those around her. Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5 and shares the biggest stories from the past few days including a second suspect appearing in court after being accused of involvement a crash that killed three people near 35th and Vliet last week, a deadly investigation into a deadly shooting after involving a 15 year old girl near North 76th Street and West Silver Spring Drive,
Pastor Jamal Bryant supporting the boycotts on Disney, Hulu, and ESPN, along with other stories in the news cycle. 
Later into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation how they feel about the Jimmy Kimmel controversy amid news of his shows return and is joined late by Denise Thomas (DT) for the final half of the show to discuss breaking news and all things tha]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/19/25 4PM: A Cautionary Tale</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/19/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zsgoqs8hglwq5tf5xbqluytonsugalk7</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241572</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins &#8220;Pop Off Friday&#8221; with breaking news around the killer of Sade Robinson, Maxwell Anderson, who is being transferred out of state due to concerns for his safety, along with sharing an article from The Root, cautioning African Americans to use Jimmy Kimmel as a staunch example that nobody is untouchable. </p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken plays an excerpt of a WISN story sharing updates on the man accused of being involved in a crash leaving three family members dead and one in the hospital right here in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken questions the focus around preventing more moments like this &#038; why driving in Milwaukee hasn&#8217;t become safer with these occurrences happening almost weekly, pops off on artists changing their sound, cultural appropriation and more.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins &#8220;Pop Off Friday&#8221; with breaking news around the killer of Sade Robinson, Maxwell Anderson, who is being transferred out of state due to concerns for his safety, along with sharing an article from The Root, cautioning African Ame]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins &#8220;Pop Off Friday&#8221; with breaking news around the killer of Sade Robinson, Maxwell Anderson, who is being transferred out of state due to concerns for his safety, along with sharing an article from The Root, cautioning African Americans to use Jimmy Kimmel as a staunch example that nobody is untouchable. </p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken plays an excerpt of a WISN story sharing updates on the man accused of being involved in a crash leaving three family members dead and one in the hospital right here in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken questions the focus around preventing more moments like this &#038; why driving in Milwaukee hasn&#8217;t become safer with these occurrences happening almost weekly, pops off on artists changing their sound, cultural appropriation and more.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7721498_2025-09-19-230738.128.mp3" length="44379077" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins &#8220;Pop Off Friday&#8221; with breaking news around the killer of Sade Robinson, Maxwell Anderson, who is being transferred out of state due to concerns for his safety, along with sharing an article from The Root, cautioning African Americans to use Jimmy Kimmel as a staunch example that nobody is untouchable. 
Further into the hour, Dr. Ken plays an excerpt of a WISN story sharing updates on the man accused of being involved in a crash leaving three family members dead and one in the hospital right here in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken questions the focus around preventing more moments like this &#038; why driving in Milwaukee hasn&#8217;t become safer with these occurrences happening almost weekly, pops off on artists changing their sound, cultural appropriation and more.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:13</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins &#8220;Pop Off Friday&#8221; with breaking news around the killer of Sade Robinson, Maxwell Anderson, who is being transferred out of state due to concerns for his safety, along with sharing an article from The Root, cautioning African Americans to use Jimmy Kimmel as a staunch example that nobody is untouchable. 
Further into the hour, Dr. Ken plays an excerpt of a WISN story sharing updates on the man accused of being involved in a crash leaving three family members dead and one in the hospital right here in Milwaukee. Dr. Ken questions the focus around preventing more moments like this &#038; why driving in Milwaukee hasn&#8217;t become safer with these occurrences happening almost weekly, pops off on artists changing their sound, cultural appropriation and more.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/19/25 5PM: Rythym &#038; Blues</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/19/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wqtnksbtilo6fjblixcu5iuyodbavmkb</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241574</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 featuring the biggest stories heading into the weekend including his and Glenn&#8217;s Packers &#038; Badgers preview/predictions for the weekend, a firefighter hurt after a roof collapse, &#8220;Slenderman stabber&#8221; morgan geyser receives a conditional release plan, along with an expansion to include missing persons not including homeless who went missing after historic floods after two men were found drowned, &#038; a 17 year old arrested after shooting at officers responding to animal bite complaint. </p>
<p>To round out the hour, Dr. Ken touches shares his thoughts about white men singing the blues, circling back to cultural appropriation and the rich history of the blues in the Midwest, black facts of the day, breaking news and more to round out the work week.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 featuring the biggest stories heading into the weekend including his and Glenn&#8217;s Packers &#038; Badgers preview/predictions for the weekend, a firefighter hurt after a roof collap]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 featuring the biggest stories heading into the weekend including his and Glenn&#8217;s Packers &#038; Badgers preview/predictions for the weekend, a firefighter hurt after a roof collapse, &#8220;Slenderman stabber&#8221; morgan geyser receives a conditional release plan, along with an expansion to include missing persons not including homeless who went missing after historic floods after two men were found drowned, &#038; a 17 year old arrested after shooting at officers responding to animal bite complaint. </p>
<p>To round out the hour, Dr. Ken touches shares his thoughts about white men singing the blues, circling back to cultural appropriation and the rich history of the blues in the Midwest, black facts of the day, breaking news and more to round out the work week.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7721502_2025-09-19-235602.128.mp3" length="44190577" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 featuring the biggest stories heading into the weekend including his and Glenn&#8217;s Packers &#038; Badgers preview/predictions for the weekend, a firefighter hurt after a roof collapse, &#8220;Slenderman stabber&#8221; morgan geyser receives a conditional release plan, along with an expansion to include missing persons not including homeless who went missing after historic floods after two men were found drowned, &#038; a 17 year old arrested after shooting at officers responding to animal bite complaint. 
To round out the hour, Dr. Ken touches shares his thoughts about white men singing the blues, circling back to cultural appropriation and the rich history of the blues in the Midwest, black facts of the day, breaking news and more to round out the work week.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 featuring the biggest stories heading into the weekend including his and Glenn&#8217;s Packers &#038; Badgers preview/predictions for the weekend, a firefighter hurt after a roof collapse, &#8220;Slenderman stabber&#8221; morgan geyser receives a conditional release plan, along with an expansion to include missing persons not including homeless who went missing after historic floods after two men were found drowned, &#038; a 17 year old arrested after shooting at officers responding to animal bite complaint. 
To round out the hour, Dr. Ken touches shares his thoughts about white men singing the blues, circling back to cultural appropriation and the rich history of the blues in the Midwest, black facts of the day, breaking news and more to round out the work week.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>9/18/25 4PM: &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-938vtlnmp7kjwl9movwi5oilgrhxffsb</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241577</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon for Black Book Thursday, featuring &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221; by Dorothy A. Brown which explores how the American tax system perpetuates racial inequalities, revealing that tax law is not as neutral as it appears. With financial literacy becoming one of the most pertinent and desired skills these days, Dr. Ken touches on advice for those hoping to become homeowners and how to increase the value on their property, what contributes to the widening wealth gap &#038; systemic factors contributing to racial wealth disparities with how different choices can help bridge the wealth gap.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon for Black Book Thursday, featuring &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221; by Dorothy A. Brown which explores how the American tax system perpetuates racial inequalities, revealing that tax law is not as neutral as it ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon for Black Book Thursday, featuring &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221; by Dorothy A. Brown which explores how the American tax system perpetuates racial inequalities, revealing that tax law is not as neutral as it appears. With financial literacy becoming one of the most pertinent and desired skills these days, Dr. Ken touches on advice for those hoping to become homeowners and how to increase the value on their property, what contributes to the widening wealth gap &#038; systemic factors contributing to racial wealth disparities with how different choices can help bridge the wealth gap.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7718872_2025-09-18-220112.128.mp3" length="43991628" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon for Black Book Thursday, featuring &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221; by Dorothy A. Brown which explores how the American tax system perpetuates racial inequalities, revealing that tax law is not as neutral as it appears. With financial literacy becoming one of the most pertinent and desired skills these days, Dr. Ken touches on advice for those hoping to become homeowners and how to increase the value on their property, what contributes to the widening wealth gap &#038; systemic factors contributing to racial wealth disparities with how different choices can help bridge the wealth gap.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon for Black Book Thursday, featuring &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221; by Dorothy A. Brown which explores how the American tax system perpetuates racial inequalities, revealing that tax law is not as neutral as it appears. With financial literacy becoming one of the most pertinent and desired skills these days, Dr. Ken touches on advice for those hoping to become homeowners and how to increase the value on their property, what contributes to the widening wealth gap &#038; systemic factors contributing to racial wealth disparities with how different choices can help bridge the wealth gap.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/17/25 5PM: Financial Training</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-muqheexl2czj84dwsdsbeilfstn6fhfc</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included Wisconsin Republicans reviving a plan to let poll workers process absentee ballots on the Monday before an election, Jill Underly&#8217;s comments at the State of Education Address in Madison taking aim at the federal government, along with the shocking suspension of Jimmy Kimmel&#8217;s late night show amid controversial comments regarding the death of Charlie Kirk along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken circles back to &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221; as callers light up the lines to discuss their thoughts on topics ranging from Charlie Kirk to their sentiments regarding the contents of &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221;, focusing on the structure of the workforce and how white counterparts are favored in the long run compared to black counterparts.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included Wisconsin Republicans reviving a plan to let poll workers process absentee ballots on the Monday before an election, ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included Wisconsin Republicans reviving a plan to let poll workers process absentee ballots on the Monday before an election, Jill Underly&#8217;s comments at the State of Education Address in Madison taking aim at the federal government, along with the shocking suspension of Jimmy Kimmel&#8217;s late night show amid controversial comments regarding the death of Charlie Kirk along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken circles back to &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221; as callers light up the lines to discuss their thoughts on topics ranging from Charlie Kirk to their sentiments regarding the contents of &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221;, focusing on the structure of the workforce and how white counterparts are favored in the long run compared to black counterparts.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included Wisconsin Republicans reviving a plan to let poll workers process absentee ballots on the Monday before an election, Jill Underly&#8217;s comments at the State of Education Address in Madison taking aim at the federal government, along with the shocking suspension of Jimmy Kimmel&#8217;s late night show amid controversial comments regarding the death of Charlie Kirk along with other stories in the news cycle. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken circles back to &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221; as callers light up the lines to discuss their thoughts on topics ranging from Charlie Kirk to their sentiments regarding the contents of &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221;, focusing on the structure of the workforce and how white counterparts are favored in the long run compared to black counterparts.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken circles back to &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221; as callers light up the lines to discuss their thoughts on topics ranging from Charlie Kirk to their sentiments regarding the contents of &#8220;The Whiteness of Wealth&#8221;, focusing on the structure of the workforce and how white counterparts are favored in the long run compared to black counterparts.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>9/17/25 4PM: Can Predetermination &#038; Free Will Coexist?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-dzyml3w7fwm6bc7naho0gss5agzadbdw</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon with a discussion on predetermination versus free will. With all of life&#8217;s situations and circumstances, touching on recent tragedies in the Milwaukee area, Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if they believe the two can coexist or if situations from bad to good are the remedy of moment&#8217;s completely out of our control. </p>
<p>With a profound question of the day, callers join in on the conversation to share how they view life and its situations with regard to choices one could make beforehand or the result of those choices leading them into a predetermined outcome down the road. Further in the hour, Dr. Ken touches on the controversy and debate on a new Amazon Prime series sparking a debate on the relationships between black men and women with their mothers, along with an update in the theft of Beyonce&#8217;s hard drives as a suspect is now in custody.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon with a discussion on predetermination versus free will. With all of life&#8217;s situations and circumstances, touching on recent tragedies in the Milwaukee area, Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if they believe the two can]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon with a discussion on predetermination versus free will. With all of life&#8217;s situations and circumstances, touching on recent tragedies in the Milwaukee area, Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if they believe the two can coexist or if situations from bad to good are the remedy of moment&#8217;s completely out of our control. </p>
<p>With a profound question of the day, callers join in on the conversation to share how they view life and its situations with regard to choices one could make beforehand or the result of those choices leading them into a predetermined outcome down the road. Further in the hour, Dr. Ken touches on the controversy and debate on a new Amazon Prime series sparking a debate on the relationships between black men and women with their mothers, along with an update in the theft of Beyonce&#8217;s hard drives as a suspect is now in custody.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon with a discussion on predetermination versus free will. With all of life&#8217;s situations and circumstances, touching on recent tragedies in the Milwaukee area, Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if they believe the two can coexist or if situations from bad to good are the remedy of moment&#8217;s completely out of our control. 
With a profound question of the day, callers join in on the conversation to share how they view life and its situations with regard to choices one could make beforehand or the result of those choices leading them into a predetermined outcome down the road. Further in the hour, Dr. Ken touches on the controversy and debate on a new Amazon Prime series sparking a debate on the relationships between black men and women with their mothers, along with an update in the theft of Beyonce&#8217;s hard drives as a suspect is now in custody.]]></itunes:summary>
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With a profound question of the day, callers join in on the conversation to share how they view life and its situations with regard to choices one could make beforehand or the result of those choices leading them into a predetermined outcome down the road. Further in the hour, Dr. Ken touches on the controversy and debate on a new Amazon Prime series sparking a debate on the relationships between black men and women with their mothers, along with an update in the theft of Beyonce&#8217;s hard drives as a suspect is now in custody.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/17/25 5PM: What&#8217;s The Motivation?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-sqeqjofqhun7p1mbpugpvxsgjxzklphn</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off our two with his Top 5 @ 5 as he recaps the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being praised for his actions after a missing girl boarded his bus, Socialist State Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) launching her campaign for Governor Wednesday morning, A Palermo&#8217;s employer crushed by a robotic machine on the factory floor, along with three victims who were killed in a crash last night among other stories in the news cycle.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off our two with his Top 5 @ 5 as he recaps the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being praised for his actions after a missing girl boarded his bus, Socialist State Rep. Fra]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off our two with his Top 5 @ 5 as he recaps the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being praised for his actions after a missing girl boarded his bus, Socialist State Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) launching her campaign for Governor Wednesday morning, A Palermo&#8217;s employer crushed by a robotic machine on the factory floor, along with three victims who were killed in a crash last night among other stories in the news cycle.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off our two with his Top 5 @ 5 as he recaps the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being praised for his actions after a missing girl boarded his bus, Socialist State Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) launching her campaign for Governor Wednesday morning, A Palermo&#8217;s employer crushed by a robotic machine on the factory floor, along with three victims who were killed in a crash last night among other stories in the news cycle.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>44:08</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off our two with his Top 5 @ 5 as he recaps the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being praised for his actions after a missing girl boarded his bus, Socialist State Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) launching her campaign for Governor Wednesday morning, A Palermo&#8217;s employer crushed by a robotic machine on the factory floor, along with three victims who were killed in a crash last night among other stories in the news cycle.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>9/16/25 4PM: &#8220;We Did&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vl44n9lm5d9xddbvvt4uvnsf7devtop4</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241587</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken returns to Truth In The Afternoon from assignment, eager to share his thoughts on entitlement from white people when it comes to their societal beliefs, culture, history and more. With DEI in consideration, Dr. Ken asks why blacks lose composure so easily &#038; why are whites so close minded, calling into question how both races intermingle amid differing opinions and issues. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken also touches on social media outrage with the recent shootings, assassination attempts, and killings, wondering if listeners would you put your honest thoughts on social media? Listeners share personal opinions of harassment online and caution those to not make the same mistakes they have, along with speaking up for the greater good in the long run, as a Principal from Elkhorn, WI faced backlash for her misunderstood comments on Charlie Kirk.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken returns to Truth In The Afternoon from assignment, eager to share his thoughts on entitlement from white people when it comes to their societal beliefs, culture, history and more. With DEI in consideration, Dr. Ken asks why blacks lose composure ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken returns to Truth In The Afternoon from assignment, eager to share his thoughts on entitlement from white people when it comes to their societal beliefs, culture, history and more. With DEI in consideration, Dr. Ken asks why blacks lose composure so easily &#038; why are whites so close minded, calling into question how both races intermingle amid differing opinions and issues. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken also touches on social media outrage with the recent shootings, assassination attempts, and killings, wondering if listeners would you put your honest thoughts on social media? Listeners share personal opinions of harassment online and caution those to not make the same mistakes they have, along with speaking up for the greater good in the long run, as a Principal from Elkhorn, WI faced backlash for her misunderstood comments on Charlie Kirk.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken returns to Truth In The Afternoon from assignment, eager to share his thoughts on entitlement from white people when it comes to their societal beliefs, culture, history and more. With DEI in consideration, Dr. Ken asks why blacks lose composure so easily &#038; why are whites so close minded, calling into question how both races intermingle amid differing opinions and issues. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken also touches on social media outrage with the recent shootings, assassination attempts, and killings, wondering if listeners would you put your honest thoughts on social media? Listeners share personal opinions of harassment online and caution those to not make the same mistakes they have, along with speaking up for the greater good in the long run, as a Principal from Elkhorn, WI faced backlash for her misunderstood comments on Charlie Kirk.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:06</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken returns to Truth In The Afternoon from assignment, eager to share his thoughts on entitlement from white people when it comes to their societal beliefs, culture, history and more. With DEI in consideration, Dr. Ken asks why blacks lose composure so easily &#038; why are whites so close minded, calling into question how both races intermingle amid differing opinions and issues. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken also touches on social media outrage with the recent shootings, assassination attempts, and killings, wondering if listeners would you put your honest thoughts on social media? Listeners share personal opinions of harassment online and caution those to not make the same mistakes they have, along with speaking up for the greater good in the long run, as a Principal from Elkhorn, WI faced backlash for her misunderstood comments on Charlie Kirk.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>9/16/25 5PM: &#8220;Selective Outrage&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-yt6x5dhtbvtokwvvakonfgbxq6t5n1yh</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241590</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past 24 hours which included Robert Redford, actor and Oscar-winning director recently passing, a school safety aide at Bradley Tech High School facing a charge of sexual misconduct, numbers concerning the amount of Milwaukee Public Schools students dying from gun violence between June 2024 and 2025, along with other stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken circles back on the Led Crisis in MPS schools as Lead-Safe Schools MKE is calling on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to take immediate regulatory action in response to lead-contaminated soil at Golda Meir Lower Campus. With how bad the crisis has been over the last year, Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation why the outrage isn&#8217;t more apparent &#038; unpacks the confusion between charter schools and public schools after a listeners comment.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past 24 hours which included Robert Redford, actor and Oscar-winning director recently passing, a school safety aide at Bradley Tech High School ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past 24 hours which included Robert Redford, actor and Oscar-winning director recently passing, a school safety aide at Bradley Tech High School facing a charge of sexual misconduct, numbers concerning the amount of Milwaukee Public Schools students dying from gun violence between June 2024 and 2025, along with other stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken circles back on the Led Crisis in MPS schools as Lead-Safe Schools MKE is calling on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to take immediate regulatory action in response to lead-contaminated soil at Golda Meir Lower Campus. With how bad the crisis has been over the last year, Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation why the outrage isn&#8217;t more apparent &#038; unpacks the confusion between charter schools and public schools after a listeners comment.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past 24 hours which included Robert Redford, actor and Oscar-winning director recently passing, a school safety aide at Bradley Tech High School facing a charge of sexual misconduct, numbers concerning the amount of Milwaukee Public Schools students dying from gun violence between June 2024 and 2025, along with other stories in the news cycle.
Further into the hour Dr. Ken circles back on the Led Crisis in MPS schools as Lead-Safe Schools MKE is calling on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to take immediate regulatory action in response to lead-contaminated soil at Golda Meir Lower Campus. With how bad the crisis has been over the last year, Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation why the outrage isn&#8217;t more apparent &#038; unpacks the confusion between charter schools and public schools after a listeners comment.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>39:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past 24 hours which included Robert Redford, actor and Oscar-winning director recently passing, a school safety aide at Bradley Tech High School facing a charge of sexual misconduct, numbers concerning the amount of Milwaukee Public Schools students dying from gun violence between June 2024 and 2025, along with other stories in the news cycle.
Further into the hour Dr. Ken circles back on the Led Crisis in MPS schools as Lead-Safe Schools MKE is calling on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to take immediate regulatory action in response to lead-contaminated soil at Golda Meir Lower Campus. With how bad the crisis has been over the last year, Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation why the outrage isn&#8217;t more apparent &#038; unpacks the confusion between charter schools and public schools after a listeners comment.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/15/25 4PM: &#8220;With Liberty &#038; Justice For Some?&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-itd1ctck8p0jnuor7hp0xhhxftc6qtb9</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241593</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>DT is in for Dr. Ken Harris today on Truth In The Afternoon, putting her focus on the recent bomb threats being placed on numerous HBCU schools around the nation in the wake of Political Podcaster Charlie Kirk&#8217;s assassination in Utah. With DT confused and concerned with the blame being thrown on the backs of the African American community and other liberal groups, she asks Truth Nation how can we protect ourselves &#038; our liberties with misplaced political and racial anger in these times.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[DT is in for Dr. Ken Harris today on Truth In The Afternoon, putting her focus on the recent bomb threats being placed on numerous HBCU schools around the nation in the wake of Political Podcaster Charlie Kirk&#8217;s assassination in Utah. With DT confu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DT is in for Dr. Ken Harris today on Truth In The Afternoon, putting her focus on the recent bomb threats being placed on numerous HBCU schools around the nation in the wake of Political Podcaster Charlie Kirk&#8217;s assassination in Utah. With DT confused and concerned with the blame being thrown on the backs of the African American community and other liberal groups, she asks Truth Nation how can we protect ourselves &#038; our liberties with misplaced political and racial anger in these times.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[DT is in for Dr. Ken Harris today on Truth In The Afternoon, putting her focus on the recent bomb threats being placed on numerous HBCU schools around the nation in the wake of Political Podcaster Charlie Kirk&#8217;s assassination in Utah. With DT confused and concerned with the blame being thrown on the backs of the African American community and other liberal groups, she asks Truth Nation how can we protect ourselves &#038; our liberties with misplaced political and racial anger in these times.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:54</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[DT is in for Dr. Ken Harris today on Truth In The Afternoon, putting her focus on the recent bomb threats being placed on numerous HBCU schools around the nation in the wake of Political Podcaster Charlie Kirk&#8217;s assassination in Utah. With DT confused and concerned with the blame being thrown on the backs of the African American community and other liberal groups, she asks Truth Nation how can we protect ourselves &#038; our liberties with misplaced political and racial anger in these times.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/15/25 5PM: &#8220;Protecting My Peace&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-occlhvnrxvhbs2fgmo5x8ugbnblg443w</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241596</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with DT sharing a few statistics and some concerning news on the workforce for African Americans, putting issues relating to DEI at the forefront of the conversation. DT also shares why she refuses to acknowledge Charlie Kirk by name amid his recent assassination for her own peace of mind as negativity seems to dominate the news cycle more regularly than it should.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with DT sharing a few statistics and some concerning news on the workforce for African Americans, putting issues relating to DEI at the forefront of the conversation. DT also shares why she refuses to acknowle]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with DT sharing a few statistics and some concerning news on the workforce for African Americans, putting issues relating to DEI at the forefront of the conversation. DT also shares why she refuses to acknowledge Charlie Kirk by name amid his recent assassination for her own peace of mind as negativity seems to dominate the news cycle more regularly than it should.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7711659_2025-09-15-232659.128.mp3" length="43093016" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with DT sharing a few statistics and some concerning news on the workforce for African Americans, putting issues relating to DEI at the forefront of the conversation. DT also shares why she refuses to acknowledge Charlie Kirk by name amid his recent assassination for her own peace of mind as negativity seems to dominate the news cycle more regularly than it should.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:53</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with DT sharing a few statistics and some concerning news on the workforce for African Americans, putting issues relating to DEI at the forefront of the conversation. DT also shares why she refuses to acknowledge Charlie Kirk by name amid his recent assassination for her own peace of mind as negativity seems to dominate the news cycle more regularly than it should.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/12/25 4PM: &#8220;Solve&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-bxf8vhjbdrpbytcsy6sn1c2q7ahwoobf</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris begins Truth In The Afternoon and &#8220;Pop Off Friday&#8221; with his earnest sentiments regarding the persisting feeling of fighting against the greater good amongst those in the African American community. With political tensions rising amid recent events, Dr. Ken speaks to the misplacement of blame on certain officials like Donald Trump, as well as how he believes situations can be rectified in the future.</p>
<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken shares updates regarding the assassination of American Political Activist Charlie Kirk &#038; details about the suspect in custody Tyler Robinson, asking Truth Nation how they feel about the situation with regard to political ongoings and Kirk&#8217;s gruesome final moments. Dr. Ken speaks with listeners around hot button issues like the Second Amendment, mass shootings, &#038; how we can better control these issues from arising as often as they do.</p> ]]></description>
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<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken shares updates regarding the assassination of American Political Activist Charlie Kirk &#038; details about the suspect in custody Tyler Robinson, asking Truth Nation how they feel about the situation with regard to political ongoings and Kirk&#8217;s gruesome final moments. Dr. Ken speaks with listeners around hot button issues like the Second Amendment, mass shootings, &#038; how we can better control these issues from arising as often as they do.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Later into the hour Dr. Ken shares updates regarding the assassination of American Political Activist Charlie Kirk &#038; details about the suspect in custody Tyler Robinson, asking Truth Nation how they feel about the situation with regard to political ongoings and Kirk&#8217;s gruesome final moments. Dr. Ken speaks with listeners around hot button issues like the Second Amendment, mass shootings, &#038; how we can better control these issues from arising as often as they do.]]></itunes:summary>
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Later into the hour Dr. Ken shares updates regarding the assassination of American Political Activist Charlie Kirk &#038; details about the suspect in custody Tyler Robinson, asking Truth Nation how they feel about the situation with regard to political ongoings and Kirk&#8217;s gruesome final moments. Dr. Ken speaks with listeners around hot button issues like the Second Amendment, mass shootings, &#038; how we can better control these issues from arising as often as they do.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>9/12/25 5PM: &#8220;Open Line Friday&#8221;</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past few days including the Packers enormous win over the Commanders and the future outlook for team, Trump approving $29.8M in disaster aid for Wisconsin flood recovery efforts, The federal civil trial of a former Wauwatosa police officer ending with a hung jury for the second time, a single person motorcycle crash in Milwaukee late Thursday night, along with Flame 13 restaurant and lounge shutting down for a year after Milwaukee&#8217;s Licenses Committee denied renewal of its tavern license on Sept. 9 following a mass brawl that took place outside on July 21. </p>
<p>To end the hour Dr. Ken gets into his Pop Off Friday sharing his thoughts on the past week with listeners &#038; wishing everyone the best for the week ahead.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past few days including the Packers enormous win over the Commanders and the future outlook for team, Trump approving $29.8M in disaster aid]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past few days including the Packers enormous win over the Commanders and the future outlook for team, Trump approving $29.8M in disaster aid for Wisconsin flood recovery efforts, The federal civil trial of a former Wauwatosa police officer ending with a hung jury for the second time, a single person motorcycle crash in Milwaukee late Thursday night, along with Flame 13 restaurant and lounge shutting down for a year after Milwaukee&#8217;s Licenses Committee denied renewal of its tavern license on Sept. 9 following a mass brawl that took place outside on July 21. </p>
<p>To end the hour Dr. Ken gets into his Pop Off Friday sharing his thoughts on the past week with listeners &#038; wishing everyone the best for the week ahead.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past few days including the Packers enormous win over the Commanders and the future outlook for team, Trump approving $29.8M in disaster aid for Wisconsin flood recovery efforts, The federal civil trial of a former Wauwatosa police officer ending with a hung jury for the second time, a single person motorcycle crash in Milwaukee late Thursday night, along with Flame 13 restaurant and lounge shutting down for a year after Milwaukee&#8217;s Licenses Committee denied renewal of its tavern license on Sept. 9 following a mass brawl that took place outside on July 21. 
To end the hour Dr. Ken gets into his Pop Off Friday sharing his thoughts on the past week with listeners &#038; wishing everyone the best for the week ahead.]]></itunes:summary>
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To end the hour Dr. Ken gets into his Pop Off Friday sharing his thoughts on the past week with listeners &#038; wishing everyone the best for the week ahead.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/10/25 4PM: Retaliation</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zg1f2wscrzx5ovblrk86vn5l1toper3r</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>44:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/10/25 5PM: Cook-ed</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wxhnotlqao9y0uvllqyuxq5zophh5xdf</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and Charlie Kirk.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and Charlie Kirk.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and Charlie Kirk.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and Charlie Kirk.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>44:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and Charlie Kirk.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/9/25 4PM: September Truth Roundtable</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-nyhr3kzoapnpwgscpdngyyulayuj3wfn</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken, Tony Smith, and Lanelle Ramey get together to talk about life.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken, Tony Smith, and Lanelle Ramey get together to talk about life.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken, Tony Smith, and Lanelle Ramey get together to talk about life.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken, Tony Smith, and Lanelle Ramey get together to talk about life.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>43:52</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken, Tony Smith, and Lanelle Ramey get together to talk about life.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/9/25 5PM: September Truth Roundtable Hour 2</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-xkzdj7nvu40qaq6wfu1sksmzxmc9vx1c</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Roundtable talks about NIL, the Governor&#8217;s race, Dame Dash and crime rates.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Roundtable talks about NIL, the Governor&#8217;s race, Dame Dash and crime rates.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Roundtable talks about NIL, the Governor&#8217;s race, Dame Dash and crime rates.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Roundtable talks about NIL, the Governor&#8217;s race, Dame Dash and crime rates.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Roundtable talks about NIL, the Governor&#8217;s race, Dame Dash and crime rates.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/8/25 4PM: &#8220;Life Isn&#8217;t Waiting&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-csqw3k7zvfszbvq7oyhua9f96za1u8sf</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins this Monday with advice for those under the age of 50, who may be struggling to find their footing as time goes on. He lists 10 original ideas and priorities one should have for their peace of mind, comfort, and stability ranging from handling life&#8217;s ups and downs to time management, and relationships with loved ones among other pertinent and life changing advice. Dr. Ken asks which of his 10 rules resonates most with Truth Nation and how they would apply it to their own lives.</p>
<p>Further in the hour Dr. Ken shares his hilarious mistake he made leaving the grocery store this weekend that left his family in a frenzy, along with Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announcing the district could have a $100 million &#8220;structural imbalance&#8221; as soon as next year, as Dr. Ken shares his thoughts on how the issue will be handled and how politics play a large part in the matter.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins this Monday with advice for those under the age of 50, who may be struggling to find their footing as time goes on. He lists 10 original ideas and priorities one should have for their peace of mind, comfort, and stability ranging from hand]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins this Monday with advice for those under the age of 50, who may be struggling to find their footing as time goes on. He lists 10 original ideas and priorities one should have for their peace of mind, comfort, and stability ranging from handling life&#8217;s ups and downs to time management, and relationships with loved ones among other pertinent and life changing advice. Dr. Ken asks which of his 10 rules resonates most with Truth Nation and how they would apply it to their own lives.</p>
<p>Further in the hour Dr. Ken shares his hilarious mistake he made leaving the grocery store this weekend that left his family in a frenzy, along with Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announcing the district could have a $100 million &#8220;structural imbalance&#8221; as soon as next year, as Dr. Ken shares his thoughts on how the issue will be handled and how politics play a large part in the matter.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins this Monday with advice for those under the age of 50, who may be struggling to find their footing as time goes on. He lists 10 original ideas and priorities one should have for their peace of mind, comfort, and stability ranging from handling life&#8217;s ups and downs to time management, and relationships with loved ones among other pertinent and life changing advice. Dr. Ken asks which of his 10 rules resonates most with Truth Nation and how they would apply it to their own lives.
Further in the hour Dr. Ken shares his hilarious mistake he made leaving the grocery store this weekend that left his family in a frenzy, along with Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announcing the district could have a $100 million &#8220;structural imbalance&#8221; as soon as next year, as Dr. Ken shares his thoughts on how the issue will be handled and how politics play a large part in the matter.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further in the hour Dr. Ken shares his hilarious mistake he made leaving the grocery store this weekend that left his family in a frenzy, along with Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announcing the district could have a $100 million &#8220;structural imbalance&#8221; as soon as next year, as Dr. Ken shares his thoughts on how the issue will be handled and how politics play a large part in the matter.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/8/25 5PM: &#8220;Open Line Friday&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-brkwr7v9towt5nksyzmtyl8omu9pik7y</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two of &#8221; Truth In The Afternoon&#8221; with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest headlines from the weekend which included The Harlem Hellfighters posthumously being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Sept 3, DonQuenick Yvonne Joppy an RN emerging victorious in a legal battle that once threatened to derail her career and her life, A 15-year-old boy from South Milwaukee being charged as an adult with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of his grandmother, along with a tragic story involving the death of two Marquette University Lacrosse players in a car crash a few days prior. </p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken trades sentiments with callers as they discuss their thoughts on Dr. Ken&#8217;s list from the hour prior and other pertinent topics.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two of &#8221; Truth In The Afternoon&#8221; with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest headlines from the weekend which included The Harlem Hellfighters posthumously being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Sept 3, DonQuenick Yvonne]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two of &#8221; Truth In The Afternoon&#8221; with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest headlines from the weekend which included The Harlem Hellfighters posthumously being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Sept 3, DonQuenick Yvonne Joppy an RN emerging victorious in a legal battle that once threatened to derail her career and her life, A 15-year-old boy from South Milwaukee being charged as an adult with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of his grandmother, along with a tragic story involving the death of two Marquette University Lacrosse players in a car crash a few days prior. </p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken trades sentiments with callers as they discuss their thoughts on Dr. Ken&#8217;s list from the hour prior and other pertinent topics.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two of &#8221; Truth In The Afternoon&#8221; with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest headlines from the weekend which included The Harlem Hellfighters posthumously being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Sept 3, DonQuenick Yvonne Joppy an RN emerging victorious in a legal battle that once threatened to derail her career and her life, A 15-year-old boy from South Milwaukee being charged as an adult with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of his grandmother, along with a tragic story involving the death of two Marquette University Lacrosse players in a car crash a few days prior. 
Later in the hour Dr. Ken trades sentiments with callers as they discuss their thoughts on Dr. Ken&#8217;s list from the hour prior and other pertinent topics.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two of &#8221; Truth In The Afternoon&#8221; with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest headlines from the weekend which included The Harlem Hellfighters posthumously being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Sept 3, DonQuenick Yvonne Joppy an RN emerging victorious in a legal battle that once threatened to derail her career and her life, A 15-year-old boy from South Milwaukee being charged as an adult with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of his grandmother, along with a tragic story involving the death of two Marquette University Lacrosse players in a car crash a few days prior. 
Later in the hour Dr. Ken trades sentiments with callers as they discuss their thoughts on Dr. Ken&#8217;s list from the hour prior and other pertinent topics.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/5/25 4PM: Mistake or Mismanagement</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lhgnl6fqsifidsjyuyn4sgimlbf2uenq</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241622</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about incompetent city officials.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about incompetent city officials.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about incompetent city officials.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7697668_2025-09-05-233808.128.mp3" length="43344210" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about incompetent city officials.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:09</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about incompetent city officials.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/5/25 5PM: Open Line Friday</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-bwcd1zwuso9ocayxymxfbakq71whweso</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241627</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken takes calls and does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken takes calls and does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken takes calls and does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken takes calls and does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:06</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken takes calls and does his Top 5 at 5.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/4/25 4PM: Stop Talking</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-pwptctll7tex6lsthf4abfrtbr91ftfx</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:31:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about a local democratic lawmaker being banned for the Capitol Building and Trump&#8217;s military takeover of DC.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about a local democratic lawmaker being banned for the Capitol Building and Trump&#8217;s military takeover of DC.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about a local democratic lawmaker being banned for the Capitol Building and Trump&#8217;s military takeover of DC.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about a local democratic lawmaker being banned for the Capitol Building and Trump&#8217;s military takeover of DC.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about a local democratic lawmaker being banned for the Capitol Building and Trump&#8217;s military takeover of DC.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/4/25 5PM: Milwaukee or Bust</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-airijfmm9d4y3fnq3mmvfmaflj4cnl1f</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241635</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:06</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks does his Top 5 at 5.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>9/3/25 4PM: Consolidation</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ptfrhtwe2egi4cp9ds1pdwrffi0emiwk</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241638</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about West Allis and Wauwatosa  Fire Departments merging to manage costs.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about West Allis and Wauwatosa  Fire Departments merging to manage costs.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about West Allis and Wauwatosa  Fire Departments merging to manage costs.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about West Allis and Wauwatosa  Fire Departments merging to manage costs.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about West Allis and Wauwatosa  Fire Departments merging to manage costs.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/3/25 5PM: Milwaukee or Bust</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-e8w9lw7paihfutx4dryzz1rme3njzhac</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241642</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about Milwaukee and does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Milwaukee and does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about Milwaukee and does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Milwaukee and does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:35</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Milwaukee and does his Top 5 at 5.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>9/2/25 4PM: Yes Or No?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-mhwqu5firdewmgv4xfjhtt266hctjzqt</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241645</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris returns from the long weekend with a hot topic discussion, centered around the potential need for National Guard intervention in our very own city of Milwaukee amid street takeovers, countless shootings, and more chaos near the downtown area. As politics come into play with the disapproval of the Trump Administration, Dr. Ken Harris asks Truth Nation should we put our biases and outrage outside for the safety of our city or is there a better way to restore order and control neighborhood to neighborhood?</p>
<p>Callers join in on the conversation to share their ideas and agreement or lack thereof around potential National Guard intervention, along with Dr. Ken&#8217;s special shoutout to the Women of the Truth and their contributions that keep the station up and running.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris returns from the long weekend with a hot topic discussion, centered around the potential need for National Guard intervention in our very own city of Milwaukee amid street takeovers, countless shootings, and more chaos near the downtown ar]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris returns from the long weekend with a hot topic discussion, centered around the potential need for National Guard intervention in our very own city of Milwaukee amid street takeovers, countless shootings, and more chaos near the downtown area. As politics come into play with the disapproval of the Trump Administration, Dr. Ken Harris asks Truth Nation should we put our biases and outrage outside for the safety of our city or is there a better way to restore order and control neighborhood to neighborhood?</p>
<p>Callers join in on the conversation to share their ideas and agreement or lack thereof around potential National Guard intervention, along with Dr. Ken&#8217;s special shoutout to the Women of the Truth and their contributions that keep the station up and running.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris returns from the long weekend with a hot topic discussion, centered around the potential need for National Guard intervention in our very own city of Milwaukee amid street takeovers, countless shootings, and more chaos near the downtown area. As politics come into play with the disapproval of the Trump Administration, Dr. Ken Harris asks Truth Nation should we put our biases and outrage outside for the safety of our city or is there a better way to restore order and control neighborhood to neighborhood?
Callers join in on the conversation to share their ideas and agreement or lack thereof around potential National Guard intervention, along with Dr. Ken&#8217;s special shoutout to the Women of the Truth and their contributions that keep the station up and running.]]></itunes:summary>
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Callers join in on the conversation to share their ideas and agreement or lack thereof around potential National Guard intervention, along with Dr. Ken&#8217;s special shoutout to the Women of the Truth and their contributions that keep the station up and running.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>9/2/25 5PM: Social Security</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/09/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-erjnvrxmni5i8myjux4215cl1przfhuq</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241647</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past long weekend which included the shocking falling of an elephant at the Milwaukee Zoo, the announcement of 8 million in grants coming to the Milwaukee County Bus System, the responses and outrage regarding the Milwaukee street takeovers, along with a suspect now being in custody regarding the murder of two teens at a graduation party earlier this summer. </p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares updates and information regarding Social Security benefits with one huge change that could either increase convenience for those receiving benefits or increase the likelihood of scams &#038; criminal activity for years to come.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past long weekend which included the shocking falling of an elephant at the Milwaukee Zoo, the announcement of 8 million in grants coming to the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past long weekend which included the shocking falling of an elephant at the Milwaukee Zoo, the announcement of 8 million in grants coming to the Milwaukee County Bus System, the responses and outrage regarding the Milwaukee street takeovers, along with a suspect now being in custody regarding the murder of two teens at a graduation party earlier this summer. </p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares updates and information regarding Social Security benefits with one huge change that could either increase convenience for those receiving benefits or increase the likelihood of scams &#038; criminal activity for years to come.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the largest stories from the past long weekend which included the shocking falling of an elephant at the Milwaukee Zoo, the announcement of 8 million in grants coming to the Milwaukee County Bus System, the responses and outrage regarding the Milwaukee street takeovers, along with a suspect now being in custody regarding the murder of two teens at a graduation party earlier this summer. 
Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares updates and information regarding Social Security benefits with one huge change that could either increase convenience for those receiving benefits or increase the likelihood of scams &#038; criminal activity for years to come.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:32</itunes:duration>
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Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares updates and information regarding Social Security benefits with one huge change that could either increase convenience for those receiving benefits or increase the likelihood of scams &#038; criminal activity for years to come.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/28/25 4PM: 100</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-64gtu7bxxljvuw5snln9qmbyitxexsuv</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241650</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about Milwaukee reaching the 100 homicides mark.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Milwaukee reaching the 100 homicides mark.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about Milwaukee reaching the 100 homicides mark.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Milwaukee reaching the 100 homicides mark.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Milwaukee reaching the 100 homicides mark.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/28/25 5PM: A Boss Move</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-f1xa5qzvpurj5fmmaf7z1g2mpgsxidtj</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241654</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about the Ascension Healthcare situation.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about the Ascension Healthcare situation.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about the Ascension Healthcare situation.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about the Ascension Healthcare situation.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:30</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about the Ascension Healthcare situation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/27/25 4PM: Diversity is Dead</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-egxfsnu2pta0cjj15vgxzub8a2rotpbw</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241657</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the death of diversity.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the death of diversity.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the death of diversity.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the death of diversity.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the death of diversity.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/27/25 5PM: Education Has Officially Gone Sideways</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-91v3s62bhcnomkrqgipleydzk4qzl3pn</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241659</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about Trump and the Democrat party taking away our rights.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about Trump and the Democrat party taking away our rights.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about Trump and the Democrat party taking away our rights.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7682803_2025-08-27-231103.128.mp3" length="42158877" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about Trump and the Democrat party taking away our rights.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:54</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about Trump and the Democrat party taking away our rights.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Perception” – Dr. Ken’s Truth, Hour 2</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/26/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-d73ppouvktqu1vk9js3qmzitzpnl5p0c</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:17:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241662</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>n Hour Two of Dr. Ken’s Truth, the theme is “Perception”—how we see the world, how the world sees us, and what gets lost in between. Dr. Ken kicks off with the Top5@5, a rapid-fire breakdown of headlines that challenge the way we think:</p>
<p>#5: TS and Travis Kelce are engaged. That’s cute. Moving on.
#4: A hit-and-run in Milwaukee leaves a motorcyclist dead—Dr. Ken questions the culture of accountability.
#3: Trump’s latest economic moves are raising eyebrows and risks.
#2: Is race still the elephant in the room when it comes to political power in D.C.?
#1: A major update in the Judge Hannah Dugan case—what it means for justice in Milwaukee.
Then:</p>
<p>Weather &#038; Traffic (5:15) – Flood updates and emergency shelter efforts across the city.
Sports (5:30) – Quick hits from the world of athletics.
TSA Bans (5:32) – What you can no longer pack in your checked bags.
TITA Meetup? (5:45) – Is it time to bring the community together in person?
Dr. Ken wraps the hour with sharp insight, cultural commentary, and a call to see beyond the headlines.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[n Hour Two of Dr. Ken’s Truth, the theme is “Perception”—how we see the world, how the world sees us, and what gets lost in between. Dr. Ken kicks off with the Top5@5, a rapid-fire breakdown of headlines that challenge the way we think:
#5: TS and Travis]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>n Hour Two of Dr. Ken’s Truth, the theme is “Perception”—how we see the world, how the world sees us, and what gets lost in between. Dr. Ken kicks off with the Top5@5, a rapid-fire breakdown of headlines that challenge the way we think:</p>
<p>#5: TS and Travis Kelce are engaged. That’s cute. Moving on.
#4: A hit-and-run in Milwaukee leaves a motorcyclist dead—Dr. Ken questions the culture of accountability.
#3: Trump’s latest economic moves are raising eyebrows and risks.
#2: Is race still the elephant in the room when it comes to political power in D.C.?
#1: A major update in the Judge Hannah Dugan case—what it means for justice in Milwaukee.
Then:</p>
<p>Weather &#038; Traffic (5:15) – Flood updates and emergency shelter efforts across the city.
Sports (5:30) – Quick hits from the world of athletics.
TSA Bans (5:32) – What you can no longer pack in your checked bags.
TITA Meetup? (5:45) – Is it time to bring the community together in person?
Dr. Ken wraps the hour with sharp insight, cultural commentary, and a call to see beyond the headlines.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7680446_2025-08-26-234646.128.mp3" length="45651369" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[n Hour Two of Dr. Ken’s Truth, the theme is “Perception”—how we see the world, how the world sees us, and what gets lost in between. Dr. Ken kicks off with the Top5@5, a rapid-fire breakdown of headlines that challenge the way we think:
#5: TS and Travis Kelce are engaged. That’s cute. Moving on.
#4: A hit-and-run in Milwaukee leaves a motorcyclist dead—Dr. Ken questions the culture of accountability.
#3: Trump’s latest economic moves are raising eyebrows and risks.
#2: Is race still the elephant in the room when it comes to political power in D.C.?
#1: A major update in the Judge Hannah Dugan case—what it means for justice in Milwaukee.
Then:
Weather &#038; Traffic (5:15) – Flood updates and emergency shelter efforts across the city.
Sports (5:30) – Quick hits from the world of athletics.
TSA Bans (5:32) – What you can no longer pack in your checked bags.
TITA Meetup? (5:45) – Is it time to bring the community together in person?
Dr. Ken wraps the hour with sharp insight, cultural commentary, and a call to see beyond the headlines.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>47:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[n Hour Two of Dr. Ken’s Truth, the theme is “Perception”—how we see the world, how the world sees us, and what gets lost in between. Dr. Ken kicks off with the Top5@5, a rapid-fire breakdown of headlines that challenge the way we think:
#5: TS and Travis Kelce are engaged. That’s cute. Moving on.
#4: A hit-and-run in Milwaukee leaves a motorcyclist dead—Dr. Ken questions the culture of accountability.
#3: Trump’s latest economic moves are raising eyebrows and risks.
#2: Is race still the elephant in the room when it comes to political power in D.C.?
#1: A major update in the Judge Hannah Dugan case—what it means for justice in Milwaukee.
Then:
Weather &#038; Traffic (5:15) – Flood updates and emergency shelter efforts across the city.
Sports (5:30) – Quick hits from the world of athletics.
TSA Bans (5:32) – What you can no longer pack in your checked bags.
TITA Meetup? (5:45) – Is it time to bring the community together in person?
Dr. Ken wraps the hour with sharp insight, cultural co]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>Dr. Ken’s Truth – With It or On It?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/26/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vw637dnhimemgi8kpivkrezzsfnjn1ip</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken opens with a bold declaration: he’s figured out what’s wrong with society—and why the fire seems to be missing in the Black community. Drawing inspiration from ancient Sparta and the wisdom of his mother and grandmother, he explores the concept of honor, resilience, and responsibility. From the legacy of absent fathers to the heartbreaking reality of youth violence, Dr. Ken asks: where is the accountability, and are we ready to face the truth?</p>
<p>Segment highlights include:</p>
<p>News &#038; Open (4:00) – A fiery start with reflections on cultural strength and societal decline.
Weather &#038; Traffic (4:15) – Updates from Milwaukee, including a tragic shooting and questions about parental presence.
Sports (4:30) – Quick hits from the world of athletics.
Disaster Readiness (4:32) – Are you prepared for what’s coming?
Community Reflection (4:45) – A shocking story that challenges stereotypes and calls for deeper understanding.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken opens with a bold declaration: he’s figured out what’s wrong with society—and why the fire seems to be missing in the Black community. Drawing inspiration from ancient Sparta and the wisdom of his mother and grandmoth]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful first hour, Dr. Ken opens with a bold declaration: he’s figured out what’s wrong with society—and why the fire seems to be missing in the Black community. Drawing inspiration from ancient Sparta and the wisdom of his mother and grandmother, he explores the concept of honor, resilience, and responsibility. From the legacy of absent fathers to the heartbreaking reality of youth violence, Dr. Ken asks: where is the accountability, and are we ready to face the truth?</p>
<p>Segment highlights include:</p>
<p>News &#038; Open (4:00) – A fiery start with reflections on cultural strength and societal decline.
Weather &#038; Traffic (4:15) – Updates from Milwaukee, including a tragic shooting and questions about parental presence.
Sports (4:30) – Quick hits from the world of athletics.
Disaster Readiness (4:32) – Are you prepared for what’s coming?
Community Reflection (4:45) – A shocking story that challenges stereotypes and calls for deeper understanding.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Segment highlights include:
News &#038; Open (4:00) – A fiery start with reflections on cultural strength and societal decline.
Weather &#038; Traffic (4:15) – Updates from Milwaukee, including a tragic shooting and questions about parental presence.
Sports (4:30) – Quick hits from the world of athletics.
Disaster Readiness (4:32) – Are you prepared for what’s coming?
Community Reflection (4:45) – A shocking story that challenges stereotypes and calls for deeper understanding.]]></itunes:summary>
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Segment highlights include:
News &#038; Open (4:00) – A fiery start with reflections on cultural strength and societal decline.
Weather &#038; Traffic (4:15) – Updates from Milwaukee, including a tragic shooting and questions about parental presence.
Sports (4:30) – Quick hits from the world of athletics.
Disaster Readiness (4:32) – Are you prepared for what’s coming?
Community Reflection (4:45) – A shocking story that challenges stereotypes and calls for deeper understanding.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>“Perception: What the Headlines Don’t Tell You”</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qgnuqjawogcbn0a7r81xzwziawkbkhvo</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 23:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>In this hour, we explore how perception shapes reality — and how the headlines challenge what we think we know. From a tragic police chase in Milwaukee to a major shakeup at Target, we break down the stories behind the stories. Plus, Google’s urgent warning to Gmail users, a $750M Powerball jackpot, and a look at Milwaukee’s steady — but troubling — shooting stats.</p>
<p>We also dive into weather and flood recovery updates, the search for a missing boater on Lake Michigan, and a powerful segment on the mental health struggles of physicians. It’s a full hour of news, insight, and reflection.</p>
<p> Segments Include:</p>
<p>Top5@5: Crime, corporate shakeups, cybersecurity, and more
Weather &#038; Traffic with Debbie Lasega
Sports + “Money and Luxury Items Can Kill You”
Health: What happens when your doctor needs help?
 Tune in and challenge your perception.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this hour, we explore how perception shapes reality — and how the headlines challenge what we think we know. From a tragic police chase in Milwaukee to a major shakeup at Target, we break down the stories behind the stories. Plus, Google’s urgent warn]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this hour, we explore how perception shapes reality — and how the headlines challenge what we think we know. From a tragic police chase in Milwaukee to a major shakeup at Target, we break down the stories behind the stories. Plus, Google’s urgent warning to Gmail users, a $750M Powerball jackpot, and a look at Milwaukee’s steady — but troubling — shooting stats.</p>
<p>We also dive into weather and flood recovery updates, the search for a missing boater on Lake Michigan, and a powerful segment on the mental health struggles of physicians. It’s a full hour of news, insight, and reflection.</p>
<p> Segments Include:</p>
<p>Top5@5: Crime, corporate shakeups, cybersecurity, and more
Weather &#038; Traffic with Debbie Lasega
Sports + “Money and Luxury Items Can Kill You”
Health: What happens when your doctor needs help?
 Tune in and challenge your perception.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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We also dive into weather and flood recovery updates, the search for a missing boater on Lake Michigan, and a powerful segment on the mental health struggles of physicians. It’s a full hour of news, insight, and reflection.
 Segments Include:
Top5@5: Crime, corporate shakeups, cybersecurity, and more
Weather &#038; Traffic with Debbie Lasega
Sports + “Money and Luxury Items Can Kill You”
Health: What happens when your doctor needs help?
 Tune in and challenge your perception.]]></itunes:summary>
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We also dive into weather and flood recovery updates, the search for a missing boater on Lake Michigan, and a powerful segment on the mental health struggles of physicians. It’s a full hour of news, insight, and reflection.
 Segments Include:
Top5@5: Crime, corporate shakeups, cybersecurity, and more
Weather &#038; Traffic with Debbie Lasega
Sports + “Money and Luxury Items Can Kill You”
Health: What happens when your doctor needs help?
 Tune in and challenge your perception.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>A Habit”: Once Is a Mistake, Twice Is a Choice, Three Times Is a Habit</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-pjrkpxajnsyj1quxgxafyalcappms9k8</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>In this hour of Dr. Ken’s Truth, we dive into the powerful idea that repeated actions shape our character—and sometimes, our consequences. Dr. Ken opens with a hard look at a former Milwaukee Police Department executive now facing election fraud charges tied to false residency. Is voting so important that someone would risk breaking the law?</p>
<p>Then, we check in with the latest weather and traffic updates to keep you moving and informed.</p>
<p>In Segment 3, Dr. Ken unpacks the latest development in a major discrimination lawsuit against the NFL—what does it mean for Black coaches and the future of equity in professional sports?</p>
<p>Finally, we close the hour with a critical question: Are you ready for a disaster? With Milwaukee’s emergency shelters in need of volunteers, Dr. Ken explores what preparedness really looks like in our communities.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this hour of Dr. Ken’s Truth, we dive into the powerful idea that repeated actions shape our character—and sometimes, our consequences. Dr. Ken opens with a hard look at a former Milwaukee Police Department executive now facing election fraud charges ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this hour of Dr. Ken’s Truth, we dive into the powerful idea that repeated actions shape our character—and sometimes, our consequences. Dr. Ken opens with a hard look at a former Milwaukee Police Department executive now facing election fraud charges tied to false residency. Is voting so important that someone would risk breaking the law?</p>
<p>Then, we check in with the latest weather and traffic updates to keep you moving and informed.</p>
<p>In Segment 3, Dr. Ken unpacks the latest development in a major discrimination lawsuit against the NFL—what does it mean for Black coaches and the future of equity in professional sports?</p>
<p>Finally, we close the hour with a critical question: Are you ready for a disaster? With Milwaukee’s emergency shelters in need of volunteers, Dr. Ken explores what preparedness really looks like in our communities.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this hour of Dr. Ken’s Truth, we dive into the powerful idea that repeated actions shape our character—and sometimes, our consequences. Dr. Ken opens with a hard look at a former Milwaukee Police Department executive now facing election fraud charges tied to false residency. Is voting so important that someone would risk breaking the law?
Then, we check in with the latest weather and traffic updates to keep you moving and informed.
In Segment 3, Dr. Ken unpacks the latest development in a major discrimination lawsuit against the NFL—what does it mean for Black coaches and the future of equity in professional sports?
Finally, we close the hour with a critical question: Are you ready for a disaster? With Milwaukee’s emergency shelters in need of volunteers, Dr. Ken explores what preparedness really looks like in our communities.]]></itunes:summary>
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Then, we check in with the latest weather and traffic updates to keep you moving and informed.
In Segment 3, Dr. Ken unpacks the latest development in a major discrimination lawsuit against the NFL—what does it mean for Black coaches and the future of equity in professional sports?
Finally, we close the hour with a critical question: Are you ready for a disaster? With Milwaukee’s emergency shelters in need of volunteers, Dr. Ken explores what preparedness really looks like in our communities.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/22/25 4PM: Time</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-xmt57uwtcsptjhbkhdplhc9jzgwfgrva</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>On Truth in the Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken shares profound thoughts on the value of time. Later he asks Truth Nation, &#8220;how do you know if someone is racist?&#8221;.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On Truth in the Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken shares profound thoughts on the value of time. Later he asks Truth Nation, &#8220;how do you know if someone is racist?&#8221;.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Truth in the Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris, Dr. Ken shares profound thoughts on the value of time. Later he asks Truth Nation, &#8220;how do you know if someone is racist?&#8221;.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/22/25 5PM: Perception</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-20wk6lzi0zjb7c5wfczsnpdya1omweyr</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 22:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 at 5:
5 &#8211; What does a measles outbreak in Oconto County mean for Milwaukee?
4 &#8211; Another child shot in Wisconsin.
3 &#8211; Flood update
2 &#8211; U.S. DOJ releases Maxwell interview: There is no list.
1 &#8211; The National Guard may be headed to a city near you.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 at 5:
5 &#8211; What does a measles outbreak in Oconto County mean for Milwaukee?
4 &#8211; Another child shot in Wisconsin.
3 &#8211; Flood update
2 &#8211; U.S. DOJ releases Maxwell interview: There is no list.
1 &#8211; The Natio]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 at 5:
5 &#8211; What does a measles outbreak in Oconto County mean for Milwaukee?
4 &#8211; Another child shot in Wisconsin.
3 &#8211; Flood update
2 &#8211; U.S. DOJ releases Maxwell interview: There is no list.
1 &#8211; The National Guard may be headed to a city near you.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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5 &#8211; What does a measles outbreak in Oconto County mean for Milwaukee?
4 &#8211; Another child shot in Wisconsin.
3 &#8211; Flood update
2 &#8211; U.S. DOJ releases Maxwell interview: There is no list.
1 &#8211; The National Guard may be headed to a city near you.]]></itunes:summary>
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5 &#8211; What does a measles outbreak in Oconto County mean for Milwaukee?
4 &#8211; Another child shot in Wisconsin.
3 &#8211; Flood update
2 &#8211; U.S. DOJ releases Maxwell interview: There is no list.
1 &#8211; The National Guard may be headed to a city near you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/21/25 4PM: Life Upon These Shores</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/21/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jacll2voulpduiaff1bxjpim5q555zle</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>8/21/25 5PM: Our Destiny</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/21/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ala3ppl5s4qxfoln8n8n4rnnwe9z5i63</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/20/25 4PM: Slavery WAS Bad</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-uq0uxru59e8tzeijt3exxfrrv6xkpnha</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:11:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about slavery and the Confederate flag.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/20/25 5PM: Congratulation MPS</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-6xz8umlhybgbop0bgufomzibqwyx0xgz</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>8/19/25 4PM: &#8220;Political Agnosticism&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/19/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-psi4udncwkrivsiitv6szidtzinz8cox</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour one of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s thoughts and relation to a term many may not know all too well: Political Agnosticism. Dr. Ken breaks down the definition of the term &#038; how it relates to how he sees politics &#038; the limits of certainty in relation to actual reasoning and what policies/ideas are worth following and being loyal to. </p>
<p>As the hour further, callers share what their respective parties have done for their lives, touching on topics like affirmative action, tax breaks, education and more as Dr. Ken gets into how the parties have both benefitted his life and how being in the middle may be easier than one thinks.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour one of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s thoughts and relation to a term many may not know all too well: Political Agnosticism. Dr. Ken breaks down the definition of the term &#038; how it relates to how he sees politics &#038; the ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour one of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s thoughts and relation to a term many may not know all too well: Political Agnosticism. Dr. Ken breaks down the definition of the term &#038; how it relates to how he sees politics &#038; the limits of certainty in relation to actual reasoning and what policies/ideas are worth following and being loyal to. </p>
<p>As the hour further, callers share what their respective parties have done for their lives, touching on topics like affirmative action, tax breaks, education and more as Dr. Ken gets into how the parties have both benefitted his life and how being in the middle may be easier than one thinks.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour one of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s thoughts and relation to a term many may not know all too well: Political Agnosticism. Dr. Ken breaks down the definition of the term &#038; how it relates to how he sees politics &#038; the limits of certainty in relation to actual reasoning and what policies/ideas are worth following and being loyal to. 
As the hour further, callers share what their respective parties have done for their lives, touching on topics like affirmative action, tax breaks, education and more as Dr. Ken gets into how the parties have both benefitted his life and how being in the middle may be easier than one thinks.]]></itunes:summary>
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As the hour further, callers share what their respective parties have done for their lives, touching on topics like affirmative action, tax breaks, education and more as Dr. Ken gets into how the parties have both benefitted his life and how being in the middle may be easier than one thinks.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>8/19/25 5PM: &#8220;Nothing&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/19/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-na8nkzwkdessdtxgr79lly8kdec8ztch</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5, which today features one main story about the decomposing remains of a 10-month-old girl who was found inside a locked bedroom in a home near North 27th and State Street as the child&#8217;s mother, 28-year-old Shyanna Brothers, is currently in custody &#038; charged with hiding the corpse of a child. Dr. Ken expresses his disgust and shock regarding the situation, as neighbors and officials failed to assist and intervene before tragedy struck. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken speaks further on the scenario later in the hour, touching on postpartum depression and resources out there for mothers who may be going through a tough time.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5, which today features one main story about the decomposing remains of a 10-month-old girl who was found inside a locked bedroom in a home near North 27th and State Street as the ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5, which today features one main story about the decomposing remains of a 10-month-old girl who was found inside a locked bedroom in a home near North 27th and State Street as the child&#8217;s mother, 28-year-old Shyanna Brothers, is currently in custody &#038; charged with hiding the corpse of a child. Dr. Ken expresses his disgust and shock regarding the situation, as neighbors and officials failed to assist and intervene before tragedy struck. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken speaks further on the scenario later in the hour, touching on postpartum depression and resources out there for mothers who may be going through a tough time.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5, which today features one main story about the decomposing remains of a 10-month-old girl who was found inside a locked bedroom in a home near North 27th and State Street as the child&#8217;s mother, 28-year-old Shyanna Brothers, is currently in custody &#038; charged with hiding the corpse of a child. Dr. Ken expresses his disgust and shock regarding the situation, as neighbors and officials failed to assist and intervene before tragedy struck. 
Dr. Ken speaks further on the scenario later in the hour, touching on postpartum depression and resources out there for mothers who may be going through a tough time.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken speaks further on the scenario later in the hour, touching on postpartum depression and resources out there for mothers who may be going through a tough time.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>8/18/25 4PM: &#8220;Is Meritocracy Dead on Arrival?&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-nii8gy0lyfjdlugqzmx18ntb2hncxlrm</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken returns from the weekend and takes focus on the idea of meritocracy, where individuals are selected and promoted based on their abilities and talents, rather than their wealth or social class. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if they believe working hard and being knowledgeable still allows for opportunities, or if nepotism is the way of the future for anyone looking to advance and improve their lives. </p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken discusses the pros &#038; cons of the idea of meritocracy, along with callers joining the conversation &#038; sharing their hopes for the scholars of the future to remain forthright &#038; dedicated to their educational journeys, as well as the dynamic of Blacks feeling slighted and inconvenienced by Whites in positions of power.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken returns from the weekend and takes focus on the idea of meritocracy, where individuals are selected and promoted based on their abilities and talents, rather than their wealth or social class. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if they believe working har]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken returns from the weekend and takes focus on the idea of meritocracy, where individuals are selected and promoted based on their abilities and talents, rather than their wealth or social class. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if they believe working hard and being knowledgeable still allows for opportunities, or if nepotism is the way of the future for anyone looking to advance and improve their lives. </p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken discusses the pros &#038; cons of the idea of meritocracy, along with callers joining the conversation &#038; sharing their hopes for the scholars of the future to remain forthright &#038; dedicated to their educational journeys, as well as the dynamic of Blacks feeling slighted and inconvenienced by Whites in positions of power.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken returns from the weekend and takes focus on the idea of meritocracy, where individuals are selected and promoted based on their abilities and talents, rather than their wealth or social class. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if they believe working hard and being knowledgeable still allows for opportunities, or if nepotism is the way of the future for anyone looking to advance and improve their lives. 
Further into the hour, Dr. Ken discusses the pros &#038; cons of the idea of meritocracy, along with callers joining the conversation &#038; sharing their hopes for the scholars of the future to remain forthright &#038; dedicated to their educational journeys, as well as the dynamic of Blacks feeling slighted and inconvenienced by Whites in positions of power.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further into the hour, Dr. Ken discusses the pros &#038; cons of the idea of meritocracy, along with callers joining the conversation &#038; sharing their hopes for the scholars of the future to remain forthright &#038; dedicated to their educational journeys, as well as the dynamic of Blacks feeling slighted and inconvenienced by Whites in positions of power.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>8/18/25 5PM: Is A.I A Threat To Your Career?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-glxndvkuyhk8qlw2chzau37bqjvjd2m1</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241705</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken starts hour two with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories out of the weekend which included
17-year-old Nikita Casap who is accused of killing his mother and stepfather appearing in court today, conflicting reports regarding the impending rain and severe thunderstorm in the area tonight, along with the announcement of a new MKE Office of Community Wellness and Safety Leader with other stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares the 10 jobs that are least likely to be affected by A.I, along with addressing comments and messages from the live chat on today&#8217;s variation of topics.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken starts hour two with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories out of the weekend which included
17-year-old Nikita Casap who is accused of killing his mother and stepfather appearing in court today, conflicting reports regarding the impending r]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken starts hour two with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories out of the weekend which included
17-year-old Nikita Casap who is accused of killing his mother and stepfather appearing in court today, conflicting reports regarding the impending rain and severe thunderstorm in the area tonight, along with the announcement of a new MKE Office of Community Wellness and Safety Leader with other stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares the 10 jobs that are least likely to be affected by A.I, along with addressing comments and messages from the live chat on today&#8217;s variation of topics.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken starts hour two with his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the biggest stories out of the weekend which included
17-year-old Nikita Casap who is accused of killing his mother and stepfather appearing in court today, conflicting reports regarding the impending rain and severe thunderstorm in the area tonight, along with the announcement of a new MKE Office of Community Wellness and Safety Leader with other stories in the news cycle.
Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares the 10 jobs that are least likely to be affected by A.I, along with addressing comments and messages from the live chat on today&#8217;s variation of topics.]]></itunes:summary>
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17-year-old Nikita Casap who is accused of killing his mother and stepfather appearing in court today, conflicting reports regarding the impending rain and severe thunderstorm in the area tonight, along with the announcement of a new MKE Office of Community Wellness and Safety Leader with other stories in the news cycle.
Further into the hour, Dr. Ken shares the 10 jobs that are least likely to be affected by A.I, along with addressing comments and messages from the live chat on today&#8217;s variation of topics.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/15/25  4PM: The Flood Lessons</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-taixbhchm786gi3k3iy77iqsg8csxphf</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Blow takes about the recent flood and takes about what we need to do moving forward.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Homer Blow takes about the recent flood and takes about what we need to do moving forward.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Blow takes about the recent flood and takes about what we need to do moving forward.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Homer Blow takes about the recent flood and takes about what we need to do moving forward.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Homer Blow takes about the recent flood and takes about what we need to do moving forward.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/15/25 5PM: Who&#8217;s Raising These Kids?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ntbgu4siie6furirmot7hjqcfcoafh60</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241713</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Blow talks about the culture in the black community.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Homer Blow talks about the culture in the black community.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Blow talks about the culture in the black community.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Homer Blow talks about the culture in the black community.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>45:21</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Homer Blow talks about the culture in the black community.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/14/25 4PM: Domestic Violence Against Black Women</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/14/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-w871dvelgvrealrmnqkscdiltfgfyy0g</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241717</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Blow talks about domestic violence against woman.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Homer Blow talks about domestic violence against woman.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Blow talks about domestic violence against woman.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Homer Blow talks about domestic violence against woman.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:16</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Homer Blow talks about domestic violence against woman.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>8/14/25 5PM: Domestic Violence Against Black Women Part II</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/14/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ej40y9acxjcfoh7qtydbsphhvi8squdv</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Blow continues talking about domestic violence and talks to listeners.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Homer Blow continues talking about domestic violence and talks to listeners.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Blow continues talking about domestic violence and talks to listeners.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Homer Blow continues talking about domestic violence and talks to listeners.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46:13</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Homer Blow continues talking about domestic violence and talks to listeners.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/13/25 5PM: Flood Help</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-corvxwkfe3s6fsiykxzlcpbapczvvsi6</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about flood aid in Milwaukee, the National Guard, and AI.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about flood aid in Milwaukee, the National Guard, and AI.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about flood aid in Milwaukee, the National Guard, and AI.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7646841_2025-08-13-234141.128.mp3" length="43487570" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about flood aid in Milwaukee, the National Guard, and AI.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about flood aid in Milwaukee, the National Guard, and AI.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/13/25 Is It You Or What You Do?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-gc8pz4ca3rzsgxmsh9itaqgjpurt4nse</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about how the National Guard should be deployed to Milwaukee.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about how the National Guard should be deployed to Milwaukee.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about how the National Guard should be deployed to Milwaukee.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7646842_2025-08-13-234742.128.mp3" length="42516233" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about how the National Guard should be deployed to Milwaukee.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about how the National Guard should be deployed to Milwaukee.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/12/25 4PM: Call Fema</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jbyhbh47vbfo0cckncgqwtidicfzzuix</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241729</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>In the first hour of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken dives into urgent topics shaking the nation: the crisis in journalism and the looming question of whether SCOTUS will overturn gay marriage. He breaks down why journalism is failing today, exploring its impact on democracy and public trust. The conversation then shifts to the Supreme Court’s potential decision that could reshape civil rights in America. With insightful analysis and thoughtful commentary, Dr. Ken connects these critical issues in a way that matters to every listener. Tune in to understand the forces shaping our media landscape and legal future.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the first hour of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken dives into urgent topics shaking the nation: the crisis in journalism and the looming question of whether SCOTUS will overturn gay marriage. He breaks down why journalism is failing today, exploring it]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the first hour of Truth in the Afternoon, Dr. Ken dives into urgent topics shaking the nation: the crisis in journalism and the looming question of whether SCOTUS will overturn gay marriage. He breaks down why journalism is failing today, exploring its impact on democracy and public trust. The conversation then shifts to the Supreme Court’s potential decision that could reshape civil rights in America. With insightful analysis and thoughtful commentary, Dr. Ken connects these critical issues in a way that matters to every listener. Tune in to understand the forces shaping our media landscape and legal future.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>8/12/25 5PM: Assencion is in the News Again</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-n3yxpo0lggkclu6szo4m0kf53bfw4exh</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>This hour, Dr. Ken covers vital community updates, including available city help amid area flooding and a tragic fatal crash in the Third Ward. He reports on a pedestrian struck and killed by a car, highlighting the urgent need for road safety. The U.S. Labor Department’s training grants are also discussed, offering hope for workforce development. The conversation turns to Ascension making headlines again, with a call to action on where to donate and how to support those in need. Dr. Ken encourages listeners to reach out to the Red Cross and other organizations making a difference on the ground.</p> ]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>8-11-25 4PM: Dear Milwaukee Police Department&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-hzlhzcokamnqgxbm7kjs7dj51jn6bmux</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon with his concerns &#038; comments regarding the MPD and their policing, with his belief they might be too efficient at their job which is causing more issues. Dr. Ken also touches on the alarming Officer involved shootings, car chases, &#038; altercations along with the dispersion of officers around the cities, calling on Truth Nation to share answers to the problems.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins Truth In The Afternoon with his concerns &#038; comments regarding the MPD and their policing, with his belief they might be too efficient at their job which is causing more issues. Dr. Ken also touches on the alarming Officer involved sho]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/11/25 5PM: Be The Change You Want To See!</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wysle8cqosv3ml2ohsh2dqt4ds1ganbq</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 which featured flood news &#038; updates on where people can drop off damaged materials/items, approval of national guard assistance for Milwaukee county, a local pedestrian struck and killed Saturday evening, along with a double shooting in Texas and all the details.</p>
<p>The conversation from hour one continues with more caller dialogue and discussion on biases regarding officers/need for self policing in our neighborhoods with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Closing remarks and how things can improve for the better in the long run.</p> ]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 which featured flood news &#038; updates on where people can drop off damaged materials/items, approval of national guard assistance for Milwaukee county, a local pedestrian struck and killed Saturday evening, along with a double shooting in Texas and all the details.</p>
<p>The conversation from hour one continues with more caller dialogue and discussion on biases regarding officers/need for self policing in our neighborhoods with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Closing remarks and how things can improve for the better in the long run.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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The conversation from hour one continues with more caller dialogue and discussion on biases regarding officers/need for self policing in our neighborhoods with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Closing remarks and how things can improve for the better in the long run.]]></itunes:summary>
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The conversation from hour one continues with more caller dialogue and discussion on biases regarding officers/need for self policing in our neighborhoods with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Closing remarks and how things can improve for the better in the long run.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8-8-25 4PM: Our Divine Value</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-r9k4oi4vvptwlet0kc0pdzc4bj3jhq9l</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:43:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about chapter 10 &#8220;Of the Faith of the Fathers&#8221; of W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book and talks about the black church&#8217;s impact on the black community.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about chapter 10 &#8220;Of the Faith of the Fathers&#8221; of W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book and talks about the black church&#8217;s impact on the black community.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about chapter 10 &#8220;Of the Faith of the Fathers&#8221; of W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book and talks about the black church&#8217;s impact on the black community.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/8/25 5PM: Be Blessed</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/08/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-k4hr1k9t9lito5tpg2impizvfxyunoma</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:43:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his top 5 at 5 and continues to talk about the church and the black community.</p> ]]></description>
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	<title>8/7/25 4PM: A Just Society</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/07/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lldsnzo6wz6dcj5omyxxy9ejwk7oopdz</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about chapter four of W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about chapter four of W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about chapter four of W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about chapter four of W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/7/25 5PM: Progress</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/07/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-9sesfymqomrseju4evvsggt13ni9vkps</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his top 5 at 5 and talks about what progress is for the black community.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his top 5 at 5 and talks about what progress is for the black community.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his top 5 at 5 and talks about what progress is for the black community.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/6/25 4PM: I Disagree</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ugzm8fk3ngkid77bosckdek8ihbh0cbu</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book for the listeners.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book for the listeners.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken breaks down W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book for the listeners.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken breaks down W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book for the listeners.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>8/6/25 5PM: Unfinished Freedom</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-d4k6zlrgrwmz8ypilxkeakyqp9zzz0h9</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks does his Top 5 at 5 and continues breaking down W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks does his Top 5 at 5 and continues breaking down W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks does his Top 5 at 5 and continues breaking down W.B. Dubois&#8217;s book.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>8/5/25 4PM: &#8220;Black Men&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-fon33ruyrpww4eu7kadjpqp2pfbootqx</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241764</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken&#8217;s review of W.E.B Dubois&#8217; &#8220;The Souls of Black Folk&#8221; continues with an in depth look and discussion on Chapter 6 which contains Dubois&#8217; sentiments on Black Men in regard to higher learning. Dr. Ken shares Dubois&#8217; take on the popularity of trade jobs in the time period, and the phenomenon of the talented 10th, his true hopes of Black men fully seeking educational elevation &#038; taking on the responsibility of community building. As Dubois saw school as a &#8220;passport&#8221; to a Black man&#8217;s freedom, Dr. Ken calls on Truth Nation to share their own real-life appliances and takeaways from this highly controversial chapter in the memoire. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken speaks on how education can be a vessel to a much more stable life and route to becoming the visionaries and leaders W.E.B Dubois believed Blacks could be, as well as how Women factor into the books ideals and why Women need to demand more from Men aiming to become pillars in our community.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken&#8217;s review of W.E.B Dubois&#8217; &#8220;The Souls of Black Folk&#8221; continues with an in depth look and discussion on Chapter 6 which contains Dubois&#8217; sentiments on Black Men in regard to higher learning. Dr. Ken shares Dubois&#8217]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken&#8217;s review of W.E.B Dubois&#8217; &#8220;The Souls of Black Folk&#8221; continues with an in depth look and discussion on Chapter 6 which contains Dubois&#8217; sentiments on Black Men in regard to higher learning. Dr. Ken shares Dubois&#8217; take on the popularity of trade jobs in the time period, and the phenomenon of the talented 10th, his true hopes of Black men fully seeking educational elevation &#038; taking on the responsibility of community building. As Dubois saw school as a &#8220;passport&#8221; to a Black man&#8217;s freedom, Dr. Ken calls on Truth Nation to share their own real-life appliances and takeaways from this highly controversial chapter in the memoire. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken speaks on how education can be a vessel to a much more stable life and route to becoming the visionaries and leaders W.E.B Dubois believed Blacks could be, as well as how Women factor into the books ideals and why Women need to demand more from Men aiming to become pillars in our community.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken&#8217;s review of W.E.B Dubois&#8217; &#8220;The Souls of Black Folk&#8221; continues with an in depth look and discussion on Chapter 6 which contains Dubois&#8217; sentiments on Black Men in regard to higher learning. Dr. Ken shares Dubois&#8217; take on the popularity of trade jobs in the time period, and the phenomenon of the talented 10th, his true hopes of Black men fully seeking educational elevation &#038; taking on the responsibility of community building. As Dubois saw school as a &#8220;passport&#8221; to a Black man&#8217;s freedom, Dr. Ken calls on Truth Nation to share their own real-life appliances and takeaways from this highly controversial chapter in the memoire. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken speaks on how education can be a vessel to a much more stable life and route to becoming the visionaries and leaders W.E.B Dubois believed Blacks could be, as well as how Women factor into the books ideals and why Women need to demand more from Men aiming to become pillars in our community.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken speaks on how education can be a vessel to a much more stable life and route to becoming the visionaries and leaders W.E.B Dubois believed Blacks could be, as well as how Women factor into the books ideals and why Women need to demand more from Men aiming to become pilla]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>8/5/25 5PM: We Need A Book Club!</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 which involves the biggest stories of the past 24 hours including the city of Milwaukee offering vaccines amid the recent measles outbreak in the state of Wisconsin, a renewed push to slow and stop traffic on Brady St amid a deadly crash, an ex-NFL Running Back who is wrapped up in an illegal dogfighting case, along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares his top 5 books Black&#8217;s should grab off of shelves today to help build knowledge &#038; understanding of what those before them experiences whether it be racial hardships, financial advice and guidance, or simple culture knowledge and history that all should be aware of.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 which involves the biggest stories of the past 24 hours including the city of Milwaukee offering vaccines amid the recent measles outbreak in the state of Wisconsin, a renewed push ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares his top 5 books Black&#8217;s should grab off of shelves today to help build knowledge &#038; understanding of what those before them experiences whether it be racial hardships, financial advice and guidance, or simple culture knowledge and history that all should be aware of.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares his top 5 books Black&#8217;s should grab off of shelves today to help build knowledge &#038; understanding of what those before them experiences whether it be racial hardships, financial advice and guidance, or simple culture knowledge and history that all should be aware of.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken shares his top 5 books Black&#8217;s should grab off of shelves today to help build knowledge &#038; understanding of what those before them experiences whether it be racial hardships, financial advice and guidance, or simple culture knowledge and history that all should be aware of.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>8/4/25 4PM: &#8220;The Souls of Black Folk&#8221;</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:05:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins the week with a review and highlight of a critically acclaimed piece of literature regarding W.E.B Dubois&#8217; &#8220;The Souls of Black Folk&#8221;, which focused on the concept of the color line and describes the illusory nature of the freedom granted to Black Americans by Emancipation among other larger themes. Dr. Ken opens the lines and chat for discussion on his takeaways &#038; beliefs regarding &#8220;double consciousness&#8221; as a result of the Veil &#038; how Blacks are forced to view themselves and the world through the white lens of racism with their own view of reality. </p>
<p>As the hour furthers Dr. Ken speaks on the dying notion of authenticity &#038; the hypocrisy regarding the plights of other marginalized groups and &#8220;Black Fatigue&#8221; as callers speak to the lack of attention and empathy for the fight for respect and recognition from our counterparts. Questioning all things relating to morality, purpose, &#038; life&#8217;s ups and downs as Black People in America.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins the week with a review and highlight of a critically acclaimed piece of literature regarding W.E.B Dubois&#8217; &#8220;The Souls of Black Folk&#8221;, which focused on the concept of the color line and describes the illusory nature of the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins the week with a review and highlight of a critically acclaimed piece of literature regarding W.E.B Dubois&#8217; &#8220;The Souls of Black Folk&#8221;, which focused on the concept of the color line and describes the illusory nature of the freedom granted to Black Americans by Emancipation among other larger themes. Dr. Ken opens the lines and chat for discussion on his takeaways &#038; beliefs regarding &#8220;double consciousness&#8221; as a result of the Veil &#038; how Blacks are forced to view themselves and the world through the white lens of racism with their own view of reality. </p>
<p>As the hour furthers Dr. Ken speaks on the dying notion of authenticity &#038; the hypocrisy regarding the plights of other marginalized groups and &#8220;Black Fatigue&#8221; as callers speak to the lack of attention and empathy for the fight for respect and recognition from our counterparts. Questioning all things relating to morality, purpose, &#038; life&#8217;s ups and downs as Black People in America.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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As the hour furthers Dr. Ken speaks on the dying notion of authenticity &#038; the hypocrisy regarding the plights of other marginalized groups and &#8220;Black Fatigue&#8221; as callers speak to the lack of attention and empathy for the fight for respect and recognition from our counterparts. Questioning all things relating to morality, purpose, &#038; life&#8217;s ups and downs as Black People in America.]]></itunes:summary>
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As the hour furthers Dr. Ken speaks on the dying notion of authenticity &#038; the hypocrisy regarding the plights of other marginalized groups and &#8220;Black Fatigue&#8221; as callers speak to the lack of attention and empathy for the fight for respect and recognition from our counterparts. Questioning all things relating to morality, purpose, &#038; life&#8217;s ups and downs as Bla]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>8/4/25 5PM: Black American Bombardment</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 as he recaps the biggest stories of the past weekend which included a family dealing with the aftermath of a home invasion in Eau Creek, a body pulled from the Menominee River earlier today, nonstop service returning on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines for numerous away Wisconsin Badger games this upcoming season, along with Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton filing a lawsuit against the Universal Music Group in May to reclaim their recording rights and more stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken further into the hour shares more of his thoughts on the comments and opinions of those in the chat as he covers non-profits &#038; the need for more control along with allocation of funds to engineer change with regard to Milwaukee having the most non-profits per capita, issues like the wage gap and divisions across neighborhood where those with less resources &#038; money have to come from and thrive from to change the narrative.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 as he recaps the biggest stories of the past weekend which included a family dealing with the aftermath of a home invasion in Eau Creek, a body pulled from the Menominee River earlier today, nonstop service ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two begins with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 as he recaps the biggest stories of the past weekend which included a family dealing with the aftermath of a home invasion in Eau Creek, a body pulled from the Menominee River earlier today, nonstop service returning on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines for numerous away Wisconsin Badger games this upcoming season, along with Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton filing a lawsuit against the Universal Music Group in May to reclaim their recording rights and more stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken further into the hour shares more of his thoughts on the comments and opinions of those in the chat as he covers non-profits &#038; the need for more control along with allocation of funds to engineer change with regard to Milwaukee having the most non-profits per capita, issues like the wage gap and divisions across neighborhood where those with less resources &#038; money have to come from and thrive from to change the narrative.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Dr. Ken further into the hour shares more of his thoughts on the comments and opinions of those in the chat as he covers non-profits &#038; the need for more control along with allocation of funds to engineer change with regard to Milwaukee having the most non-profits per capita, issues like the wage gap and divisions across neighborhood where those with less resources &#038; money have to come from and thrive from to change the narrative.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken further into the hour shares more of his thoughts on the comments and opinions of those in the chat as he covers non-profits &#038; the need for more control along with allocation of funds to engineer change with regard to Milwaukee having the most non-profits per capita, issues like the wage gap and divisions across neighborhood where those with less resources &#038; money have to come from and thrive from to change ]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>8/1/25 4PM: &#8220;You Missed It&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-sjtif73bngrpcot8ay6dz79xcasoyv66</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour one of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with a controversial question: His misunderstanding of the controversy and outrage behind star actor Sydney Sweeney&#8217;s recent American Eagle commercial which has drawn criticism for promoting eugenics, along with other celebrities and fans speaking out on the commercials tone deaf nature. Dr. Ken speaks on the hypocrisy and disdain for the ad coming from our own community with mentions of Beyonce and other marketing campaigns that fell flat on their faces. </p>
<p>With the violence happening right in Dr. Ken&#8217;s backyard of Milwaukee, he questions why the concern is focused on Sydney Sweeney when other glaring problems are staring the world and our city in the face.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour one of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with a controversial question: His misunderstanding of the controversy and outrage behind star actor Sydney Sweeney&#8217;s recent American Eagle commercial which has drawn criticism for promo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour one of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with a controversial question: His misunderstanding of the controversy and outrage behind star actor Sydney Sweeney&#8217;s recent American Eagle commercial which has drawn criticism for promoting eugenics, along with other celebrities and fans speaking out on the commercials tone deaf nature. Dr. Ken speaks on the hypocrisy and disdain for the ad coming from our own community with mentions of Beyonce and other marketing campaigns that fell flat on their faces. </p>
<p>With the violence happening right in Dr. Ken&#8217;s backyard of Milwaukee, he questions why the concern is focused on Sydney Sweeney when other glaring problems are staring the world and our city in the face.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour one of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with a controversial question: His misunderstanding of the controversy and outrage behind star actor Sydney Sweeney&#8217;s recent American Eagle commercial which has drawn criticism for promoting eugenics, along with other celebrities and fans speaking out on the commercials tone deaf nature. Dr. Ken speaks on the hypocrisy and disdain for the ad coming from our own community with mentions of Beyonce and other marketing campaigns that fell flat on their faces. 
With the violence happening right in Dr. Ken&#8217;s backyard of Milwaukee, he questions why the concern is focused on Sydney Sweeney when other glaring problems are staring the world and our city in the face.]]></itunes:summary>
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With the violence happening right in Dr. Ken&#8217;s backyard of Milwaukee, he questions why the concern is focused on Sydney Sweeney when other glaring problems are staring the world and our city in the face.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>8/1/25 5PM: The Souls of Black Folk &#038; Music Making Madness</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/08/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vlqaodhub91jkpvl6vcqzt155dvqh08v</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins the second hour with his &#8220;Top 5 @ 5&#8221; sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor being indicted on two counts of destroying public records and two counts of violating the oath of office, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announcing that it will wind down its operations due to the fallout of President Donald Trump enacting a rescissions bill clawing back congressionally approved federal funds for public media and foreign aid, &#038; President Donald Trump again making news for his &#8220;order of two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions&#8221; following &#8220;highly provocative statements&#8221; made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken reads comments and thoughts from the talk and text line regarding the topics of the past hour and current from how music shifts our mood and influences our world &#038; wraps the show heading into the weekend with a book review on W.E.B Dubois&#8217; &#8220;The Souls Of Black Folk&#8221; setting the stage for a discussion next week on how black society can keep progressing &#038; trending upwards.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins the second hour with his &#8220;Top 5 @ 5&#8221; sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor being indicted on two counts of destroying public records and two counts of vio]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins the second hour with his &#8220;Top 5 @ 5&#8221; sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor being indicted on two counts of destroying public records and two counts of violating the oath of office, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announcing that it will wind down its operations due to the fallout of President Donald Trump enacting a rescissions bill clawing back congressionally approved federal funds for public media and foreign aid, &#038; President Donald Trump again making news for his &#8220;order of two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions&#8221; following &#8220;highly provocative statements&#8221; made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken reads comments and thoughts from the talk and text line regarding the topics of the past hour and current from how music shifts our mood and influences our world &#038; wraps the show heading into the weekend with a book review on W.E.B Dubois&#8217; &#8220;The Souls Of Black Folk&#8221; setting the stage for a discussion next week on how black society can keep progressing &#038; trending upwards.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins the second hour with his &#8220;Top 5 @ 5&#8221; sharing the biggest stories of the past 24 hours which included Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor being indicted on two counts of destroying public records and two counts of violating the oath of office, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announcing that it will wind down its operations due to the fallout of President Donald Trump enacting a rescissions bill clawing back congressionally approved federal funds for public media and foreign aid, &#038; President Donald Trump again making news for his &#8220;order of two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions&#8221; following &#8220;highly provocative statements&#8221; made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, along with other stories in the news cycle. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken reads comments and thoughts from the talk and text line regarding the topics of the past hour and current from how music shifts our mood and influences our world &#038; wraps the show heading into the weekend with a book review on W.E.B Dubois&#8217; &#8220;The Souls Of Black Folk&#8221; setting the stage for a discussion next week on how black society can keep progressing &#038; trending upwards.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>7/31/25 5PM: Top 5 at 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/31/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-h7kngpi98ey20ncahhndqzmh03k8wxnx</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:13:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about the direction of the  black community.</p> ]]></description>
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	<title>7/31/25 4PM: &#8220;Crickets&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/31/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-8waokiwzvmsjjgnyyqidsxm6qcyydvxd</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about his disappointment in the city&#8217;s leaders and the direction the city is headed.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about his disappointment in the city&#8217;s leaders and the direction the city is headed.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about his disappointment in the city&#8217;s leaders and the direction the city is headed.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about his disappointment in the city&#8217;s leaders and the direction the city is headed.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>45:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about his disappointment in the city&#8217;s leaders and the direction the city is headed.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>7/30/25 4PM: A Criminal Is A Criminal</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jaryrp4ihc31xtvzbj5ybpbdt6s5mxdl</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about Trump potentially pardoning Diddy.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Trump potentially pardoning Diddy.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about Trump potentially pardoning Diddy.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Trump potentially pardoning Diddy.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about Trump potentially pardoning Diddy.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>7/30/25 5PM: Top 5 at 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-dnkeaadfsdqhvrm1ljwihydoiiumb4tc</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:34:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>7/29/25 4PM: Fish Or Cut Bait</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-avqddzm3ezesncmv2f3p0rkufaeu4b1o</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Should we continue to claim to be &#8216;African American&#8217; or is it time to be just, &#8216;Black Americans&#8217;? Dr. Ken discusses this, takes Truth Nation&#8217;s thoughts on it, and more.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Should we continue to claim to be &#8216;African American&#8217; or is it time to be just, &#8216;Black Americans&#8217;? Dr. Ken discusses this, takes Truth Nation&#8217;s thoughts on it, and more.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Should we continue to claim to be &#8216;African American&#8217; or is it time to be just, &#8216;Black Americans&#8217;? Dr. Ken discusses this, takes Truth Nation&#8217;s thoughts on it, and more.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Should we continue to claim to be &#8216;African American&#8217; or is it time to be just, &#8216;Black Americans&#8217;? Dr. Ken discusses this, takes Truth Nation&#8217;s thoughts on it, and more.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>7/29/25 5PM: Black or African?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/29/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-byxsehzhllycot2ly6snfsmlfbmnlwt7</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve been debating this for decades and we still don&#8217;t have a real answer for this. Maybe Truth Nation can help Dr. Ken with it?</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve been debating this for decades and we still don&#8217;t have a real answer for this. Maybe Truth Nation can help Dr. Ken with it?]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve been debating this for decades and we still don&#8217;t have a real answer for this. Maybe Truth Nation can help Dr. Ken with it?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve been debating this for decades and we still don&#8217;t have a real answer for this. Maybe Truth Nation can help Dr. Ken with it?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve been debating this for decades and we still don&#8217;t have a real answer for this. Maybe Truth Nation can help Dr. Ken with it?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>7/28/25 4PM: The Legendary Homer Blow Guest Hosts!</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-flrnrndxjgm0ldxgytdbxcaqe0tpzjam</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Homer Blow is in the building guest hosting for Dr. Ken Harris, speaking on the ridiculous events and disturbances taking place all the way from Brady Street to Water Street. Homer Blow calls out the avoidance in addressing these issues &#038; speaks on the adults who need to step up within the community &#038; shares his discomfort with the main culprits being those that look just like him, calling on Truth Nation to share their concerns, ideas and potential fixes for the violence as it has touched children and adults along the way.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Homer Blow is in the building guest hosting for Dr. Ken Harris, speaking on the ridiculous events and disturbances taking place all the way from Brady Street to Water Street. Homer Blow calls out the avoidance in addressing these issues &#038; speaks on ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homer Blow is in the building guest hosting for Dr. Ken Harris, speaking on the ridiculous events and disturbances taking place all the way from Brady Street to Water Street. Homer Blow calls out the avoidance in addressing these issues &#038; speaks on the adults who need to step up within the community &#038; shares his discomfort with the main culprits being those that look just like him, calling on Truth Nation to share their concerns, ideas and potential fixes for the violence as it has touched children and adults along the way.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>7/28/25 5PM: Toys R Us Adults &#038; Water Street Woes</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-8otfpqbw6m9mcvoupaxdur3bmfc4bebi</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:08:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The second hour of Truth In The Afternoon continues with The Legendary Homer Blow filling in for Dr. Ken Harris and expressing his concern and disappointment with the violence &#038; disturbances that have been occurring down on Water Street all summer long. Homer Blow also speaks to the adults of past generations who have been coddling and ignoring the need for those causing the problems to seek out help.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The second hour of Truth In The Afternoon continues with The Legendary Homer Blow filling in for Dr. Ken Harris and expressing his concern and disappointment with the violence &#038; disturbances that have been occurring down on Water Street all summer l]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second hour of Truth In The Afternoon continues with The Legendary Homer Blow filling in for Dr. Ken Harris and expressing his concern and disappointment with the violence &#038; disturbances that have been occurring down on Water Street all summer long. Homer Blow also speaks to the adults of past generations who have been coddling and ignoring the need for those causing the problems to seek out help.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second hour of Truth In The Afternoon continues with The Legendary Homer Blow filling in for Dr. Ken Harris and expressing his concern and disappointment with the violence &#038; disturbances that have been occurring down on Water Street all summer long. Homer Blow also speaks to the adults of past generations who have been coddling and ignoring the need for those causing the problems to seek out help.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>7/25/25 4PM: &#8220;Pop Off Friday : The Fine Print&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-spezarofebmphij5ohsqleh5laczbdx3</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 21:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the pressures of wanting to be great.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the pressures of wanting to be great.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the pressures of wanting to be great.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the pressures of wanting to be great.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>7-25-25 5PM: Here We Go Again</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zbb6q7gubk98a5vu6fwrpx5lprxfruzz</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 21:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about the Governor&#8217;s race.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about the Governor&#8217;s race.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about the Governor&#8217;s race.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about the Governor&#8217;s race.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and talks about the Governor&#8217;s race.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>7/24/25 4PM: &#8221; If You&#8217;re Black, Get Back&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-if3lirjzry89bygvrd5jwiy2bacxbuxi</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about colorism in the black community.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about colorism in the black community.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about colorism in the black community.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about colorism in the black community.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about colorism in the black community.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>7/24/25 5PM:  Colorism</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-mvdd9edq4m9awuxmvxvfeksiiqjqd83m</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:34:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken to talk colorism in the black community.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken to talk colorism in the black community.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken to talk colorism in the black community.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken to talk colorism in the black community.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken to talk colorism in the black community.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>7/23/25 4PM: &#8221; Is It Time To Go Home?&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qzmkebydsjbnxve2fngnxo8bhrhwnox6</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about building black suburbs or going back to Africa.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about building black suburbs or going back to Africa.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about building black suburbs or going back to Africa.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7538025_2025-07-23-233325.128.mp3" length="42707240" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about building black suburbs or going back to Africa.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:29</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about building black suburbs or going back to Africa.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>7/23/25 5PM: Epstein Update</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-duzaroor2lyda6elr0h6ev2pte7kxjxd</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">podcast:241820</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the Epstein updates.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the Epstein updates.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the Epstein updates.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7538026_2025-07-23-233826.128.mp3" length="42848091" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the Epstein updates.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the Epstein updates.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>7/22/25 4PM: &#8220;Is It Time?&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jo2bdo0a6gardotszx3aroqfbzglun5k</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with his mention of his recent penchant &#038; taking to podcasts that focus on the happenings and concerns of the average American citizen, more so minorities who have been worried for centuries, and rightfully so, about the direction of our historic nation. Dr. Ken speaks on the hypocrisy of many around the world and shuns those wishing bad on those who have been more fortunate with regard to everyone&#8217;s respective circumstances. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation if now the time for the creation of an All-Black Suburb in Wisconsin, to allow for separation and cultivation of black wealth in a concentrated area. </p>
<p>Callers hit the line to share their thoughts &#038; how this space can be created without neglecting culture and black ideals, as well as how the city of Milwaukee has contributed to a lot of the problems in the areas like the wage gap &#038; why Blacks feel like they are in a constant battle with the rich for resources and opportunity to change circumstances. To end the hour, Dr. Ken lists his standards and rules for entry into his ideal Black only suburb from GPA&#8217;s to annual income and more to round out this heated discussion.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with his mention of his recent penchant &#038; taking to podcasts that focus on the happenings and concerns of the average American citizen, more so minorities who have been worried for centuries, and rig]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<p>Callers hit the line to share their thoughts &#038; how this space can be created without neglecting culture and black ideals, as well as how the city of Milwaukee has contributed to a lot of the problems in the areas like the wage gap &#038; why Blacks feel like they are in a constant battle with the rich for resources and opportunity to change circumstances. To end the hour, Dr. Ken lists his standards and rules for entry into his ideal Black only suburb from GPA&#8217;s to annual income and more to round out this heated discussion.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Callers hit the line to share their thoughts &#038; how this space can be created without neglecting culture and black ideals, as well as how the city of Milwaukee has contributed to a lot of the problems in the areas like the wage gap &#038; why Blacks feel like they are in a constant battle with the rich for resources and opportunity to change circumstances. To end the hour, Dr. Ken lists his standards and rules for entry into his ideal Black only suburb from GPA&#8217;s to annual income and more to round out this heated discussion.]]></itunes:summary>
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Callers hit the line to share their thoughts &#038; how this space can be created without neglecting culture and black ideals, as well as how the city of Milwaukee has contributed to a lot of the problems in the areas like the wage gap &#038; why Blacks feel like they are in a constant battle with the rich for resources and oppor]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>7/22/25 5PM: Are We Lacking Empathy &#038; Compassion?</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with a continuation of the conversation from the first hour around the idea of a Black Suburb right here in the city of Milwaukee. Dr. Ken replies to messages from the talk &#038; text line speaking on the need for those in these problem communities to respond &#038; engineer change, along with caller thoughts on harsh topics like sex trafficking, drugs &#038; crime with no major answers for these troubling occurrences. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken then gets into his Top 5 @ 5 later into the hour sharing stories you may have missed in the news cycle which included George Webb hoping to share free hamburgers with the Brewers nearing a 12 game win streak, a Black USPS worker going viral for being denied water at her local Starbucks, along with another Black woman also going viral for her confusing choice of attire for a recent Spirit Airlines flight and other stories circulating around the world.</p> ]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with a continuation of the conversation from the first hour around the idea of a Black Suburb right here in the city of Milwaukee. Dr. Ken replies to messages from the talk &#038; text line speaking on the need for those in these problem communities to respond &#038; engineer change, along with caller thoughts on harsh topics like sex trafficking, drugs &#038; crime with no major answers for these troubling occurrences. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken then gets into his Top 5 @ 5 later into the hour sharing stories you may have missed in the news cycle which included George Webb hoping to share free hamburgers with the Brewers nearing a 12 game win streak, a Black USPS worker going viral for being denied water at her local Starbucks, along with another Black woman also going viral for her confusing choice of attire for a recent Spirit Airlines flight and other stories circulating around the world.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Dr. Ken then gets into his Top 5 @ 5 later into the hour sharing stories you may have missed in the news cycle which included George Webb hoping to share free hamburgers with the Brewers nearing a 12 game win streak, a Black USPS worker going viral for being denied water at her local Starbucks, along with another Black woman also going viral for her confusing choice of attire for a recent Spirit Airlines flight and other stories circulating around the world.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken then gets into his Top 5 @ 5 later into the hour sharing stories you may have missed in the news cycle which included George Webb hoping to share free hamburgers with the Brewers nearing a 12 game win streak, a Black USPS worker going viral for being denied water at her local Starbucks, along with another Black woman also going viral for her confusing choice of attire for a recent Spirit Airlines flight and other stories circulating around the world.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>7/21/25 4PM: &#8220;Dr. Ken 1. Cottage Grove Police 0&#8221;</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>To begin the week, Dr. Ken shares his encounter with an officer tailing his car down in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin as he left a golf outing with friends in the midst of a speed trap, leading to nothing but embarrassment for the officer as he had his plates ran and committed no errors driving. Dr. Ken then transitions into a discussion on the misconceptions around antisemitism as he touches on a story out of Michigan where a woman Rachel Dawson was fired for her alleged comments regarding how the University of Michigan was planning to address antisemitism &#038; his thoughts around the lack of basis for the claims &#038; how quickly people jump to conclusions regarding skin tone and race in matters like this. </p>
<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken hears the thoughts of listeners as they speak to the troubles befalling Black Americans in positions of power and how they need to be aware of their surroundings and those who are listening to aid in one&#8217;s downfall. Dr. Ken also speaks on the concerning number of homicides and missing children in the city of Milwaukee currently, urging officials to come up with plans and answers to the persisting issues for the city&#8217;s betterment.</p> ]]></description>
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<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken hears the thoughts of listeners as they speak to the troubles befalling Black Americans in positions of power and how they need to be aware of their surroundings and those who are listening to aid in one&#8217;s downfall. Dr. Ken also speaks on the concerning number of homicides and missing children in the city of Milwaukee currently, urging officials to come up with plans and answers to the persisting issues for the city&#8217;s betterment.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Later into the hour Dr. Ken hears the thoughts of listeners as they speak to the troubles befalling Black Americans in positions of power and how they need to be aware of their surroundings and those who are listening to aid in one&#8217;s downfall. Dr. Ken also speaks on the concerning number of homicides and missing children in the city of Milwaukee currently, urging officials to come up with plans and answers to the persisting issues for the city&#8217;s betterment.]]></itunes:summary>
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Later into the hour Dr. Ken hears the thoughts of listeners as they speak to the troubles befalling Black Americans in positions of power and how they need to be aware of their surroundings and those who are listening to aid in one&#8217;s downfall. Dr. Ken also speaks on the conce]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>7/21/25 5PM: The Cosby Show Was Ahead of It&#8217;s Time&#8230;</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:45:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest headlines of the past weekend which included a mass brawl at an Eau Creek bar involving 60 people, beloved Cosby Show actor Malcom Jamal Warner tragically drowning in Costa Rica over the weekend and the details behind it, and new U.S backed Crypto Currency legislation now coming to the light, along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken later into the hour speaks further on the need for others to catch up to the new wave of Crypto Currency, the new YouTube feature highlighting the most consistent listeners, as well as reading through the Homicide numbers so far in the year of 2025 in Milwaukee and sharing category by category the surprises as the city struggles to keep the violence to a minimum. Dr. Ken is then joined by the wonderful Denise Thomas to discuss their thoughts on the tragic passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner &#038; the Cosby Shows impact on the Black community with regard to their talent and addressing of sensitive household issues in the time period when we needed them most.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest headlines of the past weekend which included a mass brawl at an Eau Creek bar involving 60 people, beloved Cosby Show actor Malcom Jamal Warner tragically drowning i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest headlines of the past weekend which included a mass brawl at an Eau Creek bar involving 60 people, beloved Cosby Show actor Malcom Jamal Warner tragically drowning in Costa Rica over the weekend and the details behind it, and new U.S backed Crypto Currency legislation now coming to the light, along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken later into the hour speaks further on the need for others to catch up to the new wave of Crypto Currency, the new YouTube feature highlighting the most consistent listeners, as well as reading through the Homicide numbers so far in the year of 2025 in Milwaukee and sharing category by category the surprises as the city struggles to keep the violence to a minimum. Dr. Ken is then joined by the wonderful Denise Thomas to discuss their thoughts on the tragic passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner &#038; the Cosby Shows impact on the Black community with regard to their talent and addressing of sensitive household issues in the time period when we needed them most.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 sharing the biggest headlines of the past weekend which included a mass brawl at an Eau Creek bar involving 60 people, beloved Cosby Show actor Malcom Jamal Warner tragically drowning in Costa Rica over the weekend and the details behind it, and new U.S backed Crypto Currency legislation now coming to the light, along with other stories in the news cycle. 
Dr. Ken later into the hour speaks further on the need for others to catch up to the new wave of Crypto Currency, the new YouTube feature highlighting the most consistent listeners, as well as reading through the Homicide numbers so far in the year of 2025 in Milwaukee and sharing category by category the surprises as the city struggles to keep the violence to a minimum. Dr. Ken is then joined by the wonderful Denise Thomas to discuss their thoughts on the tragic passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner &#038; the Cosby Shows impact on the Black community with regard to their talent and addressing of sensitive household issues in the time period when we needed them most.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken later into the hour speaks further on the need for others to catch up to the new wave of Crypto Currency, the new YouTube feature highlighting the most consistent listeners, as well as reading through the Homicide numbers so far in the year of 2025 in Milwaukee and sharing category by category the surprises as the city struggles to keep the violence to a minimum. Dr. Ken is then joined by the wonderful Denise Thomas to discuss their thoughts on the tragic passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner &#038; the Cosby Shows impact on the Black community with regard to the]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>7/18/25 5PM: Top 5 at 5.</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wgnxsjhjpaue2nokqh52kws8nx32gtfu</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:09:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>7/18/25 4PM: &#8221; Pop Off Friday: Why Are Schools Off For The Summer?&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zmoil2azqucgdwdl0leuvbicwtmaitmu</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the need for school year round.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the need for school year round.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>7/17/25 5PM:  Top 5 at 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-bwinodgm56lztryqr0xuzqrr9kcwpphf</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:12:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>7/17/25 4PM: &#8220;It&#8217;s Enough To Make A Negro Turn Black&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-i4yqq6eb2lcgr2vo3mmzcvalojtohl9x</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about his discontent with the Mayor and the gun violence in Milwaukee.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about his discontent with the Mayor and the gun violence in Milwaukee.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about his discontent with the Mayor and the gun violence in Milwaukee.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>7/16/25 5PM: Jeffery Epstein</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qtm1mwgt9mn4qijergyusx7vqgd6cacu</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:19:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his  Top 5 at 5 and talks about Jeffery Epstein.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his  Top 5 at 5 and talks about Jeffery Epstein.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his  Top 5 at 5 and talks about Jeffery Epstein.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>7/16/25 4PM: What About The Babies?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-rgn4h9gqdvlritvlqcoavruv5mezgnk5</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken has guests from Outreach Community Health Centers to talk about birth rates and women&#8217;s health.</p> ]]></description>
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	<title>7/15/25 4PM: &#8220;Tech Tuesdays&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vhrq9yncfx3o5naqeb7nwd6irdzkpvg3</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with his announcement that Tuesdays from here on out will solely focus on all things technological due to his belief that Black Americans have not grown with the times, citing his 5 things he thinks will be pivotal in furthering the understanding of all things tech. Dr. Ken shares his hope that all Blacks lean into the new wave and use these developments for their betterment. </p>
<p>Truth Nation chimes in on the conversation to share their experiences with technological advancements, the many jobs available to work in communications, their hopes for the younger generation as they seek gainful employment &#038; Dr. Ken&#8217;s sharing plans to secure his drone license along with a cybersecurity certificate to assist others later in life. Further into the hour Dr. Ken expands on peoples fear of the internet and lack of scam awareness, along with the nature of human beings to simplify tasks in relation to most technology related advances.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with his announcement that Tuesdays from here on out will solely focus on all things technological due to his belief that Black Americans have not grown with the times, citing his 5 things he thinks will ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with his announcement that Tuesdays from here on out will solely focus on all things technological due to his belief that Black Americans have not grown with the times, citing his 5 things he thinks will be pivotal in furthering the understanding of all things tech. Dr. Ken shares his hope that all Blacks lean into the new wave and use these developments for their betterment. </p>
<p>Truth Nation chimes in on the conversation to share their experiences with technological advancements, the many jobs available to work in communications, their hopes for the younger generation as they seek gainful employment &#038; Dr. Ken&#8217;s sharing plans to secure his drone license along with a cybersecurity certificate to assist others later in life. Further into the hour Dr. Ken expands on peoples fear of the internet and lack of scam awareness, along with the nature of human beings to simplify tasks in relation to most technology related advances.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with his announcement that Tuesdays from here on out will solely focus on all things technological due to his belief that Black Americans have not grown with the times, citing his 5 things he thinks will be pivotal in furthering the understanding of all things tech. Dr. Ken shares his hope that all Blacks lean into the new wave and use these developments for their betterment. 
Truth Nation chimes in on the conversation to share their experiences with technological advancements, the many jobs available to work in communications, their hopes for the younger generation as they seek gainful employment &#038; Dr. Ken&#8217;s sharing plans to secure his drone license along with a cybersecurity certificate to assist others later in life. Further into the hour Dr. Ken expands on peoples fear of the internet and lack of scam awareness, along with the nature of human beings to simplify tasks in relation to most technology related advances.]]></itunes:summary>
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Truth Nation chimes in on the conversation to share their experiences with technological advancements, the many jobs available to work in communications, their hopes for the younger generation as they seek gainful employment &#038; Dr. Ken&#8217;s sharing plans to secure his drone license along with a cybersecurity certificate to assist others later in life. Further into the hour Dr. Ken expands on peoples fear of the internet and lack of scam awareness, along with the nature of human beings to simplify tasks in relation to most technology related advances.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>7/15/25 5PM: &#8220;The Kessler Effect&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/15/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-cmqhumrbpuxighvylg1xuxi28dwc7tlj</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two with a quick science lesson regarding &#8220;The Kessler Effect&#8221; &#038; its impact on dense objects in low Earth orbit becoming so high that collisions between these objects create a cascade of debris, posing significant risks to satellites and space missions. He then moves into his Top 5 @ 5 to share the biggest stories over the past 24 hours including a 35 year old man accused of killing his own 4 year old son appearing in court and the stern words from the judge, a teacher at local high school Rufus King charged with sexual misconduct receiving her sentence after a guilty plea, and Elmnt lounge on Water St facing backlash and potential revocation of their license after five people were shot Saturday morning among other stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken touches on other topics including an emergency plan for families and those lacking preparation when issues arise, chats with a caller who was inspired by another caller from hour one regarding tech and the vast amount of options out there, along with Dr. Ken posing an interesting question to his producer Glenn to close out the show.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two with a quick science lesson regarding &#8220;The Kessler Effect&#8221; &#038; its impact on dense objects in low Earth orbit becoming so high that collisions between these objects create a cascade of debris, posing significant ris]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two with a quick science lesson regarding &#8220;The Kessler Effect&#8221; &#038; its impact on dense objects in low Earth orbit becoming so high that collisions between these objects create a cascade of debris, posing significant risks to satellites and space missions. He then moves into his Top 5 @ 5 to share the biggest stories over the past 24 hours including a 35 year old man accused of killing his own 4 year old son appearing in court and the stern words from the judge, a teacher at local high school Rufus King charged with sexual misconduct receiving her sentence after a guilty plea, and Elmnt lounge on Water St facing backlash and potential revocation of their license after five people were shot Saturday morning among other stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken touches on other topics including an emergency plan for families and those lacking preparation when issues arise, chats with a caller who was inspired by another caller from hour one regarding tech and the vast amount of options out there, along with Dr. Ken posing an interesting question to his producer Glenn to close out the show.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Later in the hour Dr. Ken touches on other topics including an emergency plan for families and those lacking preparation when issues arise, chats with a caller who was inspired by another caller from hour one regarding tech and the vast amount of options out there, along with Dr. Ken posing an interesting question to his producer Glenn to close out the show.]]></itunes:summary>
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Later in the hour Dr. Ken touches on other topics including an emergency plan for families and those lacking preparation when issues arise, chats with a caller who was inspired by another caller from hour one r]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>7/14/25 5PM: &#8220;The Collins Agreement&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/14/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-wphlcnv3vjjnksprp0l9pmtyu3oelo2v</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:09:47 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two breaking down the &#8220;Collins Agreement&#8221; that rose from a lawsuit challenging the Milwaukee Police Department&#8217;s unconstitutional stop-and-frisk practices with MPD officers believing this has forced a significant decline in proactive policing, resulting in fewer traffic stops and field interviews. Dr. Ken gives his thoughts on how it has changed policing in the area and created second guessing along with lazy policing from officers for fear of backlash. Dr. Ken then gets into his Top 5 @ 5 a bit later than normal to speak on the biggest stories of the weekend including the Brewers hot streak into the All Star Break, an update on details around the abduction of Jamal White, Devin Remiker, the newly elected chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, hoping Gov. Tony Evers seeks a third term, along with two people dead and three others sent to the hospital with injuries after a shooting outside ELMNT Lounge, near the intersection of N. Water Street and E. Michigan Street which included Milwaukee rapper and icon Antwan Hogans, better known as &#8220;OG Tweezy&#8221;. </p>
<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken addresses the talk and text line, along with the live chat to further unpack the Collins agreement &#038; explain one bad officer does not make all law enforcement officers apart of the problem and the issues the city is facing as the summer moves on. Dr. Ken ends the show with a few Black History facts and wishes listeners well for the rest of the evening.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two breaking down the &#8220;Collins Agreement&#8221; that rose from a lawsuit challenging the Milwaukee Police Department&#8217;s unconstitutional stop-and-frisk practices with MPD officers believing this has forced a significant dec]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two breaking down the &#8220;Collins Agreement&#8221; that rose from a lawsuit challenging the Milwaukee Police Department&#8217;s unconstitutional stop-and-frisk practices with MPD officers believing this has forced a significant decline in proactive policing, resulting in fewer traffic stops and field interviews. Dr. Ken gives his thoughts on how it has changed policing in the area and created second guessing along with lazy policing from officers for fear of backlash. Dr. Ken then gets into his Top 5 @ 5 a bit later than normal to speak on the biggest stories of the weekend including the Brewers hot streak into the All Star Break, an update on details around the abduction of Jamal White, Devin Remiker, the newly elected chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, hoping Gov. Tony Evers seeks a third term, along with two people dead and three others sent to the hospital with injuries after a shooting outside ELMNT Lounge, near the intersection of N. Water Street and E. Michigan Street which included Milwaukee rapper and icon Antwan Hogans, better known as &#8220;OG Tweezy&#8221;. </p>
<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken addresses the talk and text line, along with the live chat to further unpack the Collins agreement &#038; explain one bad officer does not make all law enforcement officers apart of the problem and the issues the city is facing as the summer moves on. Dr. Ken ends the show with a few Black History facts and wishes listeners well for the rest of the evening.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins hour two breaking down the &#8220;Collins Agreement&#8221; that rose from a lawsuit challenging the Milwaukee Police Department&#8217;s unconstitutional stop-and-frisk practices with MPD officers believing this has forced a significant decline in proactive policing, resulting in fewer traffic stops and field interviews. Dr. Ken gives his thoughts on how it has changed policing in the area and created second guessing along with lazy policing from officers for fear of backlash. Dr. Ken then gets into his Top 5 @ 5 a bit later than normal to speak on the biggest stories of the weekend including the Brewers hot streak into the All Star Break, an update on details around the abduction of Jamal White, Devin Remiker, the newly elected chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, hoping Gov. Tony Evers seeks a third term, along with two people dead and three others sent to the hospital with injuries after a shooting outside ELMNT Lounge, near the intersection of N. Water Street and E. Michigan Street which included Milwaukee rapper and icon Antwan Hogans, better known as &#8220;OG Tweezy&#8221;. 
Later into the hour Dr. Ken addresses the talk and text line, along with the live chat to further unpack the Collins agreement &#038; explain one bad officer does not make all law enforcement officers apart of the problem and the issues the city is facing as the summer moves on. Dr. Ken ends the show with a few Black History facts and wishes listeners well for the rest of the evening.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>7/14/25 4PM: &#8220;Amber Alert Explained&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/14/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ghcbast4fhh3b6zp5z1tytuv7boluobp</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>To begin the week on Truth In The Afternoon, Dr. Ken addresses the misconceptions and confusion surrounding the shocking abduction of 7-year-old Jamal White in reference to the Amber Alert many people believe was sent way too late after the occurrence. Dr. Ken shares the protocols with the Milwaukee Police Department that hopefully lead to said missing person being found safe and sound, as well as how Amber Alerts work and all the hands that play a part in the creation and effectiveness of the invention. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken further into the hour unpacks the shootings &#038; violence across Milwaukee, along with a heartbreaking story of a 35-yr old man who shot and killed his 4-year-old son amid a domestic dispute &#038; the harrowing details involving a coverup attempt from the mother, recent Department of Education developments, and lastly a discussion on the conceal carry license law in Milwaukee and the ignorance around the management and policing of it.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[To begin the week on Truth In The Afternoon, Dr. Ken addresses the misconceptions and confusion surrounding the shocking abduction of 7-year-old Jamal White in reference to the Amber Alert many people believe was sent way too late after the occurrence. D]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To begin the week on Truth In The Afternoon, Dr. Ken addresses the misconceptions and confusion surrounding the shocking abduction of 7-year-old Jamal White in reference to the Amber Alert many people believe was sent way too late after the occurrence. Dr. Ken shares the protocols with the Milwaukee Police Department that hopefully lead to said missing person being found safe and sound, as well as how Amber Alerts work and all the hands that play a part in the creation and effectiveness of the invention. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken further into the hour unpacks the shootings &#038; violence across Milwaukee, along with a heartbreaking story of a 35-yr old man who shot and killed his 4-year-old son amid a domestic dispute &#038; the harrowing details involving a coverup attempt from the mother, recent Department of Education developments, and lastly a discussion on the conceal carry license law in Milwaukee and the ignorance around the management and policing of it.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[To begin the week on Truth In The Afternoon, Dr. Ken addresses the misconceptions and confusion surrounding the shocking abduction of 7-year-old Jamal White in reference to the Amber Alert many people believe was sent way too late after the occurrence. Dr. Ken shares the protocols with the Milwaukee Police Department that hopefully lead to said missing person being found safe and sound, as well as how Amber Alerts work and all the hands that play a part in the creation and effectiveness of the invention. 
Dr. Ken further into the hour unpacks the shootings &#038; violence across Milwaukee, along with a heartbreaking story of a 35-yr old man who shot and killed his 4-year-old son amid a domestic dispute &#038; the harrowing details involving a coverup attempt from the mother, recent Department of Education developments, and lastly a discussion on the conceal carry license law in Milwaukee and the ignorance around the management and policing of it.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken further into the hour unpacks the shootings &#038; violence across Milwaukee, along with a heartbreaking story of a 35-yr old man who shot and killed his 4-year-old son amid a domestic dispute &#038; the harrowing details involving a coverup attempt from the mother, recent Department of Education developments, and lastly a discussion on the conceal carry license law in Milwaukee and the ignorance around the management and policing of it.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>7/11/25 4PM: &#8220;Triggered&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ygfvbdbltfjsnhoojdnssshhwpw2m8ta</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>This Friday begins with Dr. Ken Harris showing his support for fallen officer Kendall Corder by dawning a blue outfit &#038; unpacking his thoughts and reluctancy to speak on the situation due to his history as an MPD Lieutenant. He tells a story of a time he responded to an entry in progress and how his &#8220;tunnel vision&#8221; almost led to an enormous mistake, along with other moments he experienced working the streets of Milwaukee. Dr. Ken speaks on the somber mood of the day, &#038; his thoughts on the experience he hopes no officer faces along with their family like Kendall Corder will on this day. </p>
<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken poses a question to his producer Glenn about the &#8220;Niagra Movement&#8221;, founded in 1905 by a group of African American intellectuals, including W. E. B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter and his shock that most people had not ever heard of it to begin with, along with what the movement changed going forward for the better in America.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This Friday begins with Dr. Ken Harris showing his support for fallen officer Kendall Corder by dawning a blue outfit &#038; unpacking his thoughts and reluctancy to speak on the situation due to his history as an MPD Lieutenant. He tells a story of a ti]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This Friday begins with Dr. Ken Harris showing his support for fallen officer Kendall Corder by dawning a blue outfit &#038; unpacking his thoughts and reluctancy to speak on the situation due to his history as an MPD Lieutenant. He tells a story of a time he responded to an entry in progress and how his &#8220;tunnel vision&#8221; almost led to an enormous mistake, along with other moments he experienced working the streets of Milwaukee. Dr. Ken speaks on the somber mood of the day, &#038; his thoughts on the experience he hopes no officer faces along with their family like Kendall Corder will on this day. </p>
<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken poses a question to his producer Glenn about the &#8220;Niagra Movement&#8221;, founded in 1905 by a group of African American intellectuals, including W. E. B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter and his shock that most people had not ever heard of it to begin with, along with what the movement changed going forward for the better in America.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Friday begins with Dr. Ken Harris showing his support for fallen officer Kendall Corder by dawning a blue outfit &#038; unpacking his thoughts and reluctancy to speak on the situation due to his history as an MPD Lieutenant. He tells a story of a time he responded to an entry in progress and how his &#8220;tunnel vision&#8221; almost led to an enormous mistake, along with other moments he experienced working the streets of Milwaukee. Dr. Ken speaks on the somber mood of the day, &#038; his thoughts on the experience he hopes no officer faces along with their family like Kendall Corder will on this day. 
Later into the hour Dr. Ken poses a question to his producer Glenn about the &#8220;Niagra Movement&#8221;, founded in 1905 by a group of African American intellectuals, including W. E. B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter and his shock that most people had not ever heard of it to begin with, along with what the movement changed going forward for the better in America.]]></itunes:summary>
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Later into the hour Dr. Ken poses a question to his producer Glenn about the &#8220;Niagra Movement&#8221;, founded in 1905 by a group of African American intellectuals, including W. E. B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter and his shock that most people had not ever heard of it to begin with, along with what the movement changed going forward for the better in America.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>7/11/25 5PM: Pop Off Friday!</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-dhegzjx9fsqjaii7kquhcwuvtqeskl7w</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with a few questions before getting into his Top 5 @ 5 which hits on the most important stories of the last few days including A 4-year-old being pronounced dead following a shooting on Milwaukee&#8217;s northwest side Thursday with a 34-year-old man and 33-year-old woman under arrest, Republican lawmakers circulating a bill that would require judges to be suspended without pay while charges are pending in cases of judicial misconduct, and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore urging immigration agencies to protect from deportation people who have applied for visas as victims of crime and trafficking along with other stories in the news cycle.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken further into the hour unpacks more about his time as an officer in Milwaukee &#038; is joined by Sherwin Hughes live from Beyond The Mic urging Truth Nation to come join in on the fun and meet some of the members making things happen behind the scenes. Dr. Ken also speaks on grammar and ebonics, along with astrology, &#038; more to close out this &#8220;Pop Off Friday&#8221;.</p> ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>7/10/25 4PM:  SHAME</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the city budget, the Milwaukee police shooting, Interview with Gina Della.</p> ]]></description>
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	<title>7/9/25 5PM: Top 5 at 5</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>7-9-25 4PM: What Can We Do To Stop Crime</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>7/8/25 5PM: Take A Look In The Mirror&#8230;</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with the Top 5 @ 5 which feature the biggest stories and headlines nationally &#038; locally you need to hear which include the Universities of Wisconsin system seeking approval to raise resident undergraduate tuition by up to 5 percent for the 2025-26 academic year, Alderman Robert Bauman &#038; Mayor Cavalier Johnson disagreeing on change to regulations to allow parking on both sides of the street overnight in his district, another ordinance regarding lawn mowing before 8am being illegal and other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken addresses the Flint water crisis coming to an end as they finish replacing led filled pipes after 10 plus years, declaring these problems should have been handled long ago and explaining how the crisis started to begin with. He ties the conversation back into the current and ongoing Milwaukee led crisis and how we could become Flint soon with officials cutting corners day by day. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation What will the city of Milwaukee look like in 10 years &#038; more importantly how will the children be?</p> ]]></description>
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	<title>7/8/25 4PM: &#8220;Self-Leadership&#8221;</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with his thoughts on society and the complaints piling up from all sides, along with sharing his car troubles &#038; him making sure his next decision regarding his car won&#8217;t be a quick fix and will work long term, as many others should apply to all areas of their life. He speaks on the need for optimism and lists off 5 critical points in relation to leadership that just may turn someone who happens to be listening&#8217;s day around. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken speaks on the lack of understanding around technology and shares some shocking numbers showing both blacks and whites are failing in their understanding of tech &#038; cybersecurity, along with the need for people to learn code &#038; see how technology is here for advancement more than harm. Dr. Ken also speaks on two eerily similar cases from the states of Texas &#038; Connecticut with one jury being deadlocked and the other seemingly having a black and white outcome. The discussion furthers mentioning other prominent self defense cases in recent years &#038; Dr. Ken calls on Truth Nation to share their thoughts.</p> ]]></description>
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<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken speaks on the lack of understanding around technology and shares some shocking numbers showing both blacks and whites are failing in their understanding of tech &#038; cybersecurity, along with the need for people to learn code &#038; see how technology is here for advancement more than harm. Dr. Ken also speaks on two eerily similar cases from the states of Texas &#038; Connecticut with one jury being deadlocked and the other seemingly having a black and white outcome. The discussion furthers mentioning other prominent self defense cases in recent years &#038; Dr. Ken calls on Truth Nation to share their thoughts.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>7/7/25 5PM: I Beg To Differ!</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon kicks off with Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 @ 5 which focuses on the stories you need to know about locally &#038; nationally which included organizers on behalf of the National Baptist Convention (NBCUSA), one of the largest Black church groups in the country, asking the organization to return Target&#8217;s $300,000 donation amid DEI rollbacks, A Confederate group suing Georgia officials over plans to debut an exhibit focusing on white supremacy, slavery, and segregation at Stone Mountain Park, and the Carnival Cruise Line coming under fire after implementing a series of new onboard policies that feel targeted towards Black Passengers along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken ends the show with a mention of famed civil rights figure Medgar Evers who would have been 100 on July 2nd, along with other civil rights figures like MLK, Malcolm X &#038; President Robert F. Kennedy who were assassinated before they could see change take place in America. Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation what if anything at all has really changed in this time period?</p> ]]></description>
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	<title>7/7/25 4PM: &#8220;A Man Of Thought&#8221;</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken touches on the tragedy unfolding in Texas leaving 87 dead, along with more to be found, and how one can prepare ahead of time to avoid situations and complications in scenarios like this, as well as the drama and violence surrounding Summerfest and his thoughts on how we can control the crowds going forward.</p> ]]></description>
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<p>Later into the hour Dr. Ken touches on the tragedy unfolding in Texas leaving 87 dead, along with more to be found, and how one can prepare ahead of time to avoid situations and complications in scenarios like this, as well as the drama and violence surrounding Summerfest and his thoughts on how we can control the crowds going forward.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Later into the hour Dr. Ken touches on the tragedy unfolding in Texas leaving 87 dead, along with more to be found, and how one can prepare ahead of time to avoid situations and complications in scenarios like this, as well as the drama and violence surrounding Summerfest and his thoughts on how we can control the crowds going forward.]]></itunes:summary>
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Later into the hour Dr. Ken touches on the tragedy unfolding in Texas leaving 87 dead, along with more to be found, and how one can prepare ahead of time to avoid situations and complications in scenarios like this, as well as the drama and violence surrounding Summerfest and his thoughts on how we can control the crowds going forward.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>7/3/25 5PM: Top 5 at 5</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5.</p> ]]></description>
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	<title>7/3/25 4PM: My Brothas In Blue</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-y5sygt2smrgg57wzegyi0ik0qpmjn6k5</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the recent police shooting, and The Big Beautiful Bill.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about the recent police shooting, and The Big Beautiful Bill.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about the recent police shooting, and The Big Beautiful Bill.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>7/2/25 5PM: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-hmisgfkz3okjhnxizfzcvksa1gvpxiwe</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at  5</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at  5]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at  5</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>7/2/25 4PM: Milwaukee Media Is Trash</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jyrj6ogmaeikolzova93nlbbdnhfhctw</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about why he dislikes Milwaukee Media and the Diddy trial.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about why he dislikes Milwaukee Media and the Diddy trial.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>7/1/25 5PM: The Big Beautiful Bill &#038; Minding Your Business</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-6we7nohzrqeksmptpnc5eou6twhi4he5</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 discussing the most pertinent news of the last 24 hours including Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders reaching an agreement on broad and critical portions of the state budget, a Diddy trial update as verdicts have been reached on numerous counts, along with a homemade tennis ball bomb exploding in a local neighborhood and other stories you might have missed. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken speaks on actor Quinta Brunson&#8217;s ongoing divorce and the unnecessary public scrutiny &#038; judgement from those on the outside looking in, along with a discussion with a caller about President Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; and the potential ramifications to come.</p> ]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 discussing the most pertinent news of the last 24 hours including Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders reaching an agreement on broad and critical portions of the state budget, a Diddy trial update as verdicts have been reached on numerous counts, along with a homemade tennis ball bomb exploding in a local neighborhood and other stories you might have missed. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken speaks on actor Quinta Brunson&#8217;s ongoing divorce and the unnecessary public scrutiny &#038; judgement from those on the outside looking in, along with a discussion with a caller about President Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; and the potential ramifications to come.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken speaks on actor Quinta Brunson&#8217;s ongoing divorce and the unnecessary public scrutiny &#038; judgement from those on the outside looking in, along with a discussion with a caller about President Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; and the potential ramifications to come.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken speaks on actor Quinta Brunson&#8217;s ongoing divorce and the unnecessary public scrutiny &#038; judgement from those on the outside looking in, along with a discussion with a caller about President Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; and the potential ramifications to come.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>7/1/25 4PM: Time Waits For No One</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/07/01/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-jcbarya58mc9qjs2cvcjgbgm6ub6mlyn</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken opening the show discussing a comment made to him recently regarding his political stance and opinions regarding the ongoings in America, also touching on the recent shooting here locally that killed MPD officer Kendall Corder and the intense media coverage with the suspect being a black man, compared to another shocking case of two men involved in the death of a toddler. Urging the media to be consistent in reporting and also telling listeners cherish the time they have on earth, as we don&#8217;t know when it will come to an end. </p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken supplies listeners with an update on the Diddy trial with the jury reaching a verdict on counts 2-5 &#038; speaks on the Bucks drama with the recent release of superstar guard Damian Lillard, along with asking Truth Nation what is one thing they would change about their life, the upcoming WNBA expansion, along with the one major change he would make for his life to become all the more convenient.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken opening the show discussing a comment made to him recently regarding his political stance and opinions regarding the ongoings in America, also touching on the recent shooting here locally that killed MPD officer]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon begins with Dr. Ken opening the show discussing a comment made to him recently regarding his political stance and opinions regarding the ongoings in America, also touching on the recent shooting here locally that killed MPD officer Kendall Corder and the intense media coverage with the suspect being a black man, compared to another shocking case of two men involved in the death of a toddler. Urging the media to be consistent in reporting and also telling listeners cherish the time they have on earth, as we don&#8217;t know when it will come to an end. </p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken supplies listeners with an update on the Diddy trial with the jury reaching a verdict on counts 2-5 &#038; speaks on the Bucks drama with the recent release of superstar guard Damian Lillard, along with asking Truth Nation what is one thing they would change about their life, the upcoming WNBA expansion, along with the one major change he would make for his life to become all the more convenient.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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Later in the hour Dr. Ken supplies listeners with an update on the Diddy trial with the jury reaching a verdict on counts 2-5 &#038; speaks on the Bucks drama with the recent release of superstar guard Damian Lillard, along with asking Truth Nation what is one thing they would change about their life, the upcoming WNBA expansion, along with the one major change he would make for his life to become all the more convenient.]]></itunes:summary>
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Later in the hour Dr. Ken supplies listeners with an update on the Diddy trial with the jury reaching a verdict on counts 2-5 &#038; speaks on the Bucks drama with the recent release of superstar guard Damian Lillard, along with asking Truth Nation what is one thing they would change about their life, the upcoming WNBA expansion, along with the one major change he would make for his life to become all the more con]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>6/30/25 5PM: Socialists V.s Capitalists</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-umyq1t1is4wyvg5muumo5dqj9qafhhla</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon continues on with Noleta Franz joining Dr. Ken Harris for the Truth Roundtable speaking on how they handle freedom of speech and their thoughts on taking in the opinions of others with regard to a listener leaving a comment that Dr. Ken could not disagree with more regarding socialism &#038; capitalism. Further into the hour the duo touches on the stark differences between the two economic/political systems and why they feel strongly one way or the other about the ideology and practicality of these systems, along with ending on a lighthearted note with a Summerfest giveaway &#038; speaking on how they plan to have a better tomorrow compared to today.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon continues on with Noleta Franz joining Dr. Ken Harris for the Truth Roundtable speaking on how they handle freedom of speech and their thoughts on taking in the opinions of others with regard to a listener leaving a com]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon continues on with Noleta Franz joining Dr. Ken Harris for the Truth Roundtable speaking on how they handle freedom of speech and their thoughts on taking in the opinions of others with regard to a listener leaving a comment that Dr. Ken could not disagree with more regarding socialism &#038; capitalism. Further into the hour the duo touches on the stark differences between the two economic/political systems and why they feel strongly one way or the other about the ideology and practicality of these systems, along with ending on a lighthearted note with a Summerfest giveaway &#038; speaking on how they plan to have a better tomorrow compared to today.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon continues on with Noleta Franz joining Dr. Ken Harris for the Truth Roundtable speaking on how they handle freedom of speech and their thoughts on taking in the opinions of others with regard to a listener leaving a comment that Dr. Ken could not disagree with more regarding socialism &#038; capitalism. Further into the hour the duo touches on the stark differences between the two economic/political systems and why they feel strongly one way or the other about the ideology and practicality of these systems, along with ending on a lighthearted note with a Summerfest giveaway &#038; speaking on how they plan to have a better tomorrow compared to today.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>6/30/25 4PM: Truth Roundtable Ft Noleta Franz</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-glsjyxfflys7y2p0np5oojmheeipixiq</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The week begins with Dr. Ken Harris being joined by Noleta Franz, Assistant Director Legal Process at Northwestern Mutual for an friendly discussion, beginning with the saddening news of fallen MPD Officer Kendall Corder who died Sunday due to injuries sustained in a multiple officer shooting. Dr. Harris &#038; Noleta discuss the systemic failures that allowed for the alleged shooter Tremaine Jones to be on the streets to commit this crime, what needs to change for the future, and what a potential reaction to the tragedy could be considering Corder being the 6th officer slain since 2018 right here in Milwaukee.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The week begins with Dr. Ken Harris being joined by Noleta Franz, Assistant Director Legal Process at Northwestern Mutual for an friendly discussion, beginning with the saddening news of fallen MPD Officer Kendall Corder who died Sunday due to injuries s]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The week begins with Dr. Ken Harris being joined by Noleta Franz, Assistant Director Legal Process at Northwestern Mutual for an friendly discussion, beginning with the saddening news of fallen MPD Officer Kendall Corder who died Sunday due to injuries sustained in a multiple officer shooting. Dr. Harris &#038; Noleta discuss the systemic failures that allowed for the alleged shooter Tremaine Jones to be on the streets to commit this crime, what needs to change for the future, and what a potential reaction to the tragedy could be considering Corder being the 6th officer slain since 2018 right here in Milwaukee.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The week begins with Dr. Ken Harris being joined by Noleta Franz, Assistant Director Legal Process at Northwestern Mutual for an friendly discussion, beginning with the saddening news of fallen MPD Officer Kendall Corder who died Sunday due to injuries sustained in a multiple officer shooting. Dr. Harris &#038; Noleta discuss the systemic failures that allowed for the alleged shooter Tremaine Jones to be on the streets to commit this crime, what needs to change for the future, and what a potential reaction to the tragedy could be considering Corder being the 6th officer slain since 2018 right here in Milwaukee.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>6/27/25: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-155vyyybggqdlminhmcun7bult0r5csj</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 at 5!</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 at 5!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 at 5!</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 at 5!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>6/27/26: Two Milwaukee Police Officers Hospitalized After Late Night Shooting</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-eg6p9gzwz4uvidmaumep81lnasx69ehz</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken discusses the shooting of two Milwaukee Police Officers last night and weighs in on the latest updates. He later talks about operating in racial circles and &#8220;Black Fatigue&#8221;.</p> ]]></description>
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	<title>6/26/25 5PM: Top 5 at 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/26/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-mv1dpt2ntasmljvkdhi9mnllvfdazldr</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and  Pick n Save closing in certain neighborhoods.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and  Pick n Save closing in certain neighborhoods.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and  Pick n Save closing in certain neighborhoods.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5 and  Pick n Save closing in certain neighborhoods.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>6/26/25 4PM: &#8220;It&#8217;s A Hard No&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/26/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-r6eiujdagenphibwciqf6wbzr2zcnhaf</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about facial recognition technology and the Minnesota shooter.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about facial recognition technology and the Minnesota shooter.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about facial recognition technology and the Minnesota shooter.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about facial recognition technology and the Minnesota shooter.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>44:49</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>6/25/25 5PM: Top 5 at 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-f3hu2ha72agwxtcc1ugvw2rsvmok3uti</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken does his Top 5 at 5]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>6/25/25 4PM: &#8221; Silence&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/25/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-4rnfga308sa3hvbwfvhpbvhtrb13rmty</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about carrying a burden and the NYC Mayor race.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken talks about carrying a burden and the NYC Mayor race.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about carrying a burden and the NYC Mayor race.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>6/24/25 5PM: Buy Now, Pay Later!</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-98eyvac5uqxf4ym1j6ruaujanzook44x</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon opens up with the breaking news coming from Texas with teen Karmelo Anthony being indicted for murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet. Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5 with all the stories and information you need to hear including 5 local Pick &#038; Save&#8217;s closing down for good, Allstate&#8217;s annual &#8220;2025 America’s Best Drivers Report&#8221; and where Milwaukee ranks amongst other cities, along with Socialist New York Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani&#8217;s emergence in the primary among other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken touches on Buy Now, Pay Later Loans that are set To factor Into consumer FICO Scores much to the disagreement of Dr. Ken &#038; how this is glaringly targeting Women, Black and Latino shoppers, with low credit scores and touches on the Karmelo Anthony trial regarding the facts, his chances of beating the case, and just how other scenarios like this have played out.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon opens up with the breaking news coming from Texas with teen Karmelo Anthony being indicted for murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet. Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5 with ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon opens up with the breaking news coming from Texas with teen Karmelo Anthony being indicted for murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet. Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5 with all the stories and information you need to hear including 5 local Pick &#038; Save&#8217;s closing down for good, Allstate&#8217;s annual &#8220;2025 America’s Best Drivers Report&#8221; and where Milwaukee ranks amongst other cities, along with Socialist New York Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani&#8217;s emergence in the primary among other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Later in the hour Dr. Ken touches on Buy Now, Pay Later Loans that are set To factor Into consumer FICO Scores much to the disagreement of Dr. Ken &#038; how this is glaringly targeting Women, Black and Latino shoppers, with low credit scores and touches on the Karmelo Anthony trial regarding the facts, his chances of beating the case, and just how other scenarios like this have played out.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon opens up with the breaking news coming from Texas with teen Karmelo Anthony being indicted for murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet. Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5 with all the stories and information you need to hear including 5 local Pick &#038; Save&#8217;s closing down for good, Allstate&#8217;s annual &#8220;2025 America’s Best Drivers Report&#8221; and where Milwaukee ranks amongst other cities, along with Socialist New York Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani&#8217;s emergence in the primary among other stories in the news cycle. 
Later in the hour Dr. Ken touches on Buy Now, Pay Later Loans that are set To factor Into consumer FICO Scores much to the disagreement of Dr. Ken &#038; how this is glaringly targeting Women, Black and Latino shoppers, with low credit scores and touches on the Karmelo Anthony trial regarding the facts, his chances of beating the case, and just how other scenarios like this have played out.]]></itunes:summary>
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Later in the hour Dr. Ken touches on Buy Now, Pay Later Loans that are set To factor Into consumer FICO Scores much to the disagreement of Dr. Ken &#038; how this is glaringly targeting Women, Black and Latino shoppers, with low credit scores and touches on the Karmelo Anthony trial regarding the facts, his chances of beating the case, and just how other scenarios like t]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>6/24/25 4PM: You Won&#8217;t&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/24/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-fliaq4dmzd59inefbrhkd992m0ptqpxv</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:10:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up Truth In The Afternoon with his thoughts on superstitions and positive self-talk, focusing on his history of routines that helped him feel some sense of normalcy, along with the sense of false reality most people have by trying to make everything around them feel not as bad as it seems. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation: What is a friend to you &#038; what can someone do to lose said friendship? He shares his own experiences regarding friendships in his life and opens the lines for listeners to share the powerful connections they have made in their lifetimes or the harsh realities they had to face regarding people they thought they were close with.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up Truth In The Afternoon with his thoughts on superstitions and positive self-talk, focusing on his history of routines that helped him feel some sense of normalcy, along with the sense of false reality most people have by trying to make e]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up Truth In The Afternoon with his thoughts on superstitions and positive self-talk, focusing on his history of routines that helped him feel some sense of normalcy, along with the sense of false reality most people have by trying to make everything around them feel not as bad as it seems. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation: What is a friend to you &#038; what can someone do to lose said friendship? He shares his own experiences regarding friendships in his life and opens the lines for listeners to share the powerful connections they have made in their lifetimes or the harsh realities they had to face regarding people they thought they were close with.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up Truth In The Afternoon with his thoughts on superstitions and positive self-talk, focusing on his history of routines that helped him feel some sense of normalcy, along with the sense of false reality most people have by trying to make everything around them feel not as bad as it seems. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation: What is a friend to you &#038; what can someone do to lose said friendship? He shares his own experiences regarding friendships in his life and opens the lines for listeners to share the powerful connections they have made in their lifetimes or the harsh realities they had to face regarding people they thought they were close with.]]></itunes:summary>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken asks Truth Nation: What is a friend to you &#038; what can someone do to lose said friendship? He shares his own experiences regarding friendships in his life and opens the lines for listeners to share the powerful connections they have made in their lifetimes or the harsh realities they had to face regarding people they thought they were close with.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>6/23/25 5PM: The Iranian Issue</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-xhymqywykhubltqb96sjc905bp9x4laq</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with continued discussion on Operation &#8220;Midnight Hammer&#8221; enacted by President Trump &#038; what potential long withstanding conflict with Iran could look like, along with Israel being in the mix due to other attacks that occurred in the past. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken then transitions into hit Top 5 @ 5 touching on stories you need to hear most including Wisconsin&#8217;s Division of Trade &#038; Consumer Protection is sharing its top consumer warnings for June, a new survey polling Americans on the amount they need to make annually to feel financially secure, and a 15 year old boy accused of fatally shooting his sister appearing in court for a bond hearing, along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken breaks news of a ceasefire set to begin effective immediately between Israel &#038; Iran amid tensions brewing over east, causing Dr. Ken to ask now, if Trump&#8217;s call may have been exactly what was needed going forward.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with continued discussion on Operation &#8220;Midnight Hammer&#8221; enacted by President Trump &#038; what potential long withstanding conflict with Iran could look like, along with Israel being in the mix due t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with continued discussion on Operation &#8220;Midnight Hammer&#8221; enacted by President Trump &#038; what potential long withstanding conflict with Iran could look like, along with Israel being in the mix due to other attacks that occurred in the past. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken then transitions into hit Top 5 @ 5 touching on stories you need to hear most including Wisconsin&#8217;s Division of Trade &#038; Consumer Protection is sharing its top consumer warnings for June, a new survey polling Americans on the amount they need to make annually to feel financially secure, and a 15 year old boy accused of fatally shooting his sister appearing in court for a bond hearing, along with other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Further into the hour, Dr. Ken breaks news of a ceasefire set to begin effective immediately between Israel &#038; Iran amid tensions brewing over east, causing Dr. Ken to ask now, if Trump&#8217;s call may have been exactly what was needed going forward.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7487059_2025-06-23-233459.128.mp3" length="41332572" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with continued discussion on Operation &#8220;Midnight Hammer&#8221; enacted by President Trump &#038; what potential long withstanding conflict with Iran could look like, along with Israel being in the mix due to other attacks that occurred in the past. 
Dr. Ken then transitions into hit Top 5 @ 5 touching on stories you need to hear most including Wisconsin&#8217;s Division of Trade &#038; Consumer Protection is sharing its top consumer warnings for June, a new survey polling Americans on the amount they need to make annually to feel financially secure, and a 15 year old boy accused of fatally shooting his sister appearing in court for a bond hearing, along with other stories in the news cycle. 
Further into the hour, Dr. Ken breaks news of a ceasefire set to begin effective immediately between Israel &#038; Iran amid tensions brewing over east, causing Dr. Ken to ask now, if Trump&#8217;s call may have been exactly what was needed going forward.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken then transitions into hit Top 5 @ 5 touching on stories you need to hear most including Wisconsin&#8217;s Division of Trade &#038; Consumer Protection is sharing its top consumer warnings for June, a new survey polling Americans on the amount they need to make annually to feel financially secure, and a 15 year old boy accused of fatally shooting his sister appearing in court for a bond hearing, along with other stories in the news cycle. 
Further into the hour, Dr. Ken breaks news of a ceasefire set to begin effective immediately between Israel &#038; Iran amid tensions brewing over east, causing Dr. Ken to ask now, if Trump&#8217;s call may have been exactly what was needed going for]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>6/23/25 4PM: That&#8217;s On You!</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/23/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-tgx9k0q18sq2wfjv4osewarrhn01n6im</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins this Monday unpacking the controversy and worries coming from American citizens after President Trump&#8217;s decision to enact operation &#8220;Midnight Hammer&#8221; leading to the bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites. With politicians on both sides chiming in, Dr. Ken speaks to the need for people to use logic &#038; practicality over emotions as America gages the true threat coming from the nation of Iran. </p>
<p>As the hour furthers callers chime in and give their thoughts on how things may escalate, potential dangers stateside &#038; overseas, as well as if this may become a full out war in the coming months. With regard to developing details and responses to the initial attack, Truth Nation &#038; Dr. Ken have open dialogue on the concerns of the masses.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins this Monday unpacking the controversy and worries coming from American citizens after President Trump&#8217;s decision to enact operation &#8220;Midnight Hammer&#8221; leading to the bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites. With politicians]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins this Monday unpacking the controversy and worries coming from American citizens after President Trump&#8217;s decision to enact operation &#8220;Midnight Hammer&#8221; leading to the bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites. With politicians on both sides chiming in, Dr. Ken speaks to the need for people to use logic &#038; practicality over emotions as America gages the true threat coming from the nation of Iran. </p>
<p>As the hour furthers callers chime in and give their thoughts on how things may escalate, potential dangers stateside &#038; overseas, as well as if this may become a full out war in the coming months. With regard to developing details and responses to the initial attack, Truth Nation &#038; Dr. Ken have open dialogue on the concerns of the masses.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7487057_2025-06-23-232957.128.mp3" length="46312138" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins this Monday unpacking the controversy and worries coming from American citizens after President Trump&#8217;s decision to enact operation &#8220;Midnight Hammer&#8221; leading to the bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites. With politicians on both sides chiming in, Dr. Ken speaks to the need for people to use logic &#038; practicality over emotions as America gages the true threat coming from the nation of Iran. 
As the hour furthers callers chime in and give their thoughts on how things may escalate, potential dangers stateside &#038; overseas, as well as if this may become a full out war in the coming months. With regard to developing details and responses to the initial attack, Truth Nation &#038; Dr. Ken have open dialogue on the concerns of the masses.]]></itunes:summary>
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As the hour furthers callers chime in and give their thoughts on how things may escalate, potential dangers stateside &#038; overseas, as well as if this may become a full out war in the coming months. With regard to developing details and responses to the initial attack, Truth Nation &#038; Dr. Ken have open dialogue on the concerns of the masses.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>6/20/25: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-faht1ftkk8rqbkfzclkiv9in2rg244zo</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 at 5</p> ]]></description>
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<item>
	<title>6/20/25: AI Boyfriends Aren&#8217;t Real Relationships</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/20/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-xyzsx7szebv34pigjpuh7nkccqi47gmr</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken talks about having real experiences and how they give life substance. He talks about toxic masculinity, AI boyfriends and even flying on private jets.</p> ]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>6/18/25: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-cmyedt9axzzhhfiivk025oiqgwq3wmwi</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 at 5:
5. Just Another Sign of White Privilege
4. Can You Say Four?
3. Day Two of The Drama&#8230; Right When I Thought About Moving to a Suburb
2. Sheriff Ball Comments on Jail Deaths
1. Congratulation to New MPD Officers</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken&#8217;s Top 5 at 5:
5. Just Another Sign of White Privilege
4. Can You Say Four?
3. Day Two of The Drama&#8230; Right When I Thought About Moving to a Suburb
2. Sheriff Ball Comments on Jail Deaths
1. Congratulation to New MPD Officers]]></itunes:subtitle>
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4. Can You Say Four?
3. Day Two of The Drama&#8230; Right When I Thought About Moving to a Suburb
2. Sheriff Ball Comments on Jail Deaths
1. Congratulation to New MPD Officers</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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5. Just Another Sign of White Privilege
4. Can You Say Four?
3. Day Two of The Drama&#8230; Right When I Thought About Moving to a Suburb
2. Sheriff Ball Comments on Jail Deaths
1. Congratulation to New MPD Officers]]></itunes:summary>
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5. Just Another Sign of White Privilege
4. Can You Say Four?
3. Day Two of The Drama&#8230; Right When I Thought About Moving to a Suburb
2. Sheriff Ball Comments on Jail Deaths
1. Congratulation to New MPD Officers]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>6/18/25: Lie To Yourself</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/18/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-bmstvsmbqrfvj19h3mxz2ivmarl9szdy</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>6/17/25: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-26tef6gfrmk8brd5vlnl1tksl2gp8apu</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris does his Top 5 at 5.
5. What Mothers Should Be
4. Can You Say Billions&#8230; with a B?
3. Right When I Thought About Moving to a Suburb
2. Sheriff Ball Comments on Jail Deaths
1. White Privilege at Its Finest&#8230; Redo</p> ]]></description>
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5. What Mothers Should Be
4. Can You Say Billions&#8230; with a B?
3. Right When I Thought About Moving to a Suburb
2. Sheriff Ball Comments on Jail Deaths
1. White Privilege at Its Finest&#8230; Redo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris does his Top 5 at 5.
5. What Mothers Should Be
4. Can You Say Billions&#8230; with a B?
3. Right When I Thought About Moving to a Suburb
2. Sheriff Ball Comments on Jail Deaths
1. White Privilege at Its Finest&#8230; Redo</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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5. What Mothers Should Be
4. Can You Say Billions&#8230; with a B?
3. Right When I Thought About Moving to a Suburb
2. Sheriff Ball Comments on Jail Deaths
1. White Privilege at Its Finest&#8230; Redo]]></itunes:summary>
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5. What Mothers Should Be
4. Can You Say Billions&#8230; with a B?
3. Right When I Thought About Moving to a Suburb
2. Sheriff Ball Comments on Jail Deaths
1. White Privilege at Its Finest&#8230; Redo]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>6/17/25: Stop Being Stupid!</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/17/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-pczlxvpejj9nl3btwpmpu3w2pxwgvlkt</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris is back from vacation. He starts the show talking about the Wisconsin Supreme Courts&#8217; unanimous decision to strike down a GOP law that weakens the Attorney Generals power. He later talks about discrimination between races and how it can happen to white people and even schools a listener on the matter.</p> ]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>6/16/25: Should Black People Care About the ICE Raids &#038; Protests?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ev5bdp8qs3ambvjwwluaf5xffcsnpuah</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:07:30 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Denise Thomas (DT) is back for hour two as the Guest Host of Truth in the Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris. She opens with another hard question on whether the Black Community should care or advocate for our Latino brothers and sisters who are being impacted by the governments aggressive ICE raids. She elaborates on what it is to have humanity and how inaction is still an action.</p> ]]></description>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Denise Thomas (DT) is back for hour two as the Guest Host of Truth in the Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris. She opens with another hard question on whether the Black Community should care or advocate for our Latino brothers and sisters who are being impacted by the governments aggressive ICE raids. She elaborates on what it is to have humanity and how inaction is still an action.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>6/16/25: What Happened to Allyship for Juneteenth?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/16/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-2qsyt25uasnoayyocwtgzar3hlbuxwos</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Denise Thomas (DT) is the Guest Host for Truth in the Afternoon. DT poses a question to the nation&#8217;s corporations and citizens, what happened to celebrating Juneteenth. She brings the receipts on all the major corporations who&#8217;ve removed funding and marketing for the federal holiday and the hypocrisy of those who take off of work but do nothing to embrace the holiday that is centered around AMERICAN history.</p> ]]></description>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Denise Thomas (DT) is the Guest Host for Truth in the Afternoon. DT poses a question to the nation&#8217;s corporations and citizens, what happened to celebrating Juneteenth. She brings the receipts on all the major corporations who&#8217;ve removed funding and marketing for the federal holiday and the hypocrisy of those who take off of work but do nothing to embrace the holiday that is centered around AMERICAN history.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>6/13/25 5PM:  ICE PROTEST</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-tx5vfhcogfnabq5mpif5jw46oz1y5yg5</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>BAILEY AND DAME TALKS ABOUT THE ICE PROTESTS.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[BAILEY AND DAME TALKS ABOUT THE ICE PROTESTS.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BAILEY AND DAME TALKS ABOUT THE ICE PROTESTS.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[BAILEY AND DAME TALKS ABOUT THE ICE PROTESTS.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[BAILEY AND DAME TALKS ABOUT THE ICE PROTESTS.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>6/13/25 4PM: WHATS GOING ON IN MILWAUKEE</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/13/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lzur3yffpideupx6un9jrubhr229kcrz</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>BAILEY AND DAME TALK  ABOUT WHAT&#8217;S GOING ON IN MILWAUKEE.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[BAILEY AND DAME TALK  ABOUT WHAT&#8217;S GOING ON IN MILWAUKEE.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BAILEY AND DAME TALK  ABOUT WHAT&#8217;S GOING ON IN MILWAUKEE.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[BAILEY AND DAME TALK  ABOUT WHAT&#8217;S GOING ON IN MILWAUKEE.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[BAILEY AND DAME TALK  ABOUT WHAT&#8217;S GOING ON IN MILWAUKEE.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>6/12/25 5PM:  MKE NIGHT MARKET INCIDENT</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-x5wmkjkr3rpoq06xbrg50sltngpwmbfy</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:07:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>HOMER BLOW CONTINUES TO TALK ABOUT THE INCIDENT AT THE MKE NIGHT MARKET.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[HOMER BLOW CONTINUES TO TALK ABOUT THE INCIDENT AT THE MKE NIGHT MARKET.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HOMER BLOW CONTINUES TO TALK ABOUT THE INCIDENT AT THE MKE NIGHT MARKET.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7469607_2025-06-12-233507.128.mp3" length="42548415" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOMER BLOW CONTINUES TO TALK ABOUT THE INCIDENT AT THE MKE NIGHT MARKET.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[HOMER BLOW CONTINUES TO TALK ABOUT THE INCIDENT AT THE MKE NIGHT MARKET.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>6/12/25 4PM:  THE NIGHT MARKET INCIDENT</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/12/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-vfslv4enfx305dvoiyqaeclyiplcgvpk</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:06:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>HOMER BLOWS TALKS ABOUT THE MKE NIGHT MARKET INCIDENT.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[HOMER BLOWS TALKS ABOUT THE MKE NIGHT MARKET INCIDENT.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HOMER BLOWS TALKS ABOUT THE MKE NIGHT MARKET INCIDENT.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOMER BLOWS TALKS ABOUT THE MKE NIGHT MARKET INCIDENT.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>6/11/25 5PM: ICE PROTESTS</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-zor4y16aarvgj2fwwimvu9whsnqyrtnl</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>HOMER BLOW  AND THE CALLERS CONTINUE TO TALK ABOUT  THE ICE PROTESTS</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[HOMER BLOW  AND THE CALLERS CONTINUE TO TALK ABOUT  THE ICE PROTESTS]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HOMER BLOW  AND THE CALLERS CONTINUE TO TALK ABOUT  THE ICE PROTESTS</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOMER BLOW  AND THE CALLERS CONTINUE TO TALK ABOUT  THE ICE PROTESTS]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>6/11/25 4PM: THE ICE PROTESTS</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/11/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lacyggkqj9smou8fz1zqlos2ykzamnl3</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:41:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>HOMER BLOW AND THE CALLERS DISSCUSS THE ICE PROTESTS</p> ]]></description>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOMER BLOW AND THE CALLERS DISSCUSS THE ICE PROTESTS]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>6/10/25 5PM: Stand Up For Your Rights!</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-oxd6y9xkty2ta3dtahvrnn1c2pgtz44c</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with more on the outrage around immigration &#038; ICE, discussing the unrealistic expectations of liberty &#038; representation without citizenship. Callers chime in with questions and their honest thoughts on the situation. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the stories you need to hear in and around Milwaukee which included the hop streetcar being free for the duration and hours of upcoming &#8220;Summerfest&#8221; near downtown, the potential for students to become of the school board to engineer change, along with an important Milwaukee figure who recently passed among other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Rounding out the hour Dr. Ken again touches on the tensions across the United States &#038; urges people to be realistic about the proceedings taking place, as there just might be no end in sight.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with more on the outrage around immigration &#038; ICE, discussing the unrealistic expectations of liberty &#038; representation without citizenship. Callers chime in with questions and their honest th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken kicks off hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with more on the outrage around immigration &#038; ICE, discussing the unrealistic expectations of liberty &#038; representation without citizenship. Callers chime in with questions and their honest thoughts on the situation. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the stories you need to hear in and around Milwaukee which included the hop streetcar being free for the duration and hours of upcoming &#8220;Summerfest&#8221; near downtown, the potential for students to become of the school board to engineer change, along with an important Milwaukee figure who recently passed among other stories in the news cycle. </p>
<p>Rounding out the hour Dr. Ken again touches on the tensions across the United States &#038; urges people to be realistic about the proceedings taking place, as there just might be no end in sight.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken kicks off hour two of Truth In The Afternoon with more on the outrage around immigration &#038; ICE, discussing the unrealistic expectations of liberty &#038; representation without citizenship. Callers chime in with questions and their honest thoughts on the situation. 
Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the stories you need to hear in and around Milwaukee which included the hop streetcar being free for the duration and hours of upcoming &#8220;Summerfest&#8221; near downtown, the potential for students to become of the school board to engineer change, along with an important Milwaukee figure who recently passed among other stories in the news cycle. 
Rounding out the hour Dr. Ken again touches on the tensions across the United States &#038; urges people to be realistic about the proceedings taking place, as there just might be no end in sight.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken then transitions into his Top 5 @ 5, sharing the stories you need to hear in and around Milwaukee which included the hop streetcar being free for the duration and hours of upcoming &#8220;Summerfest&#8221; near downtown, the potential for students to become of the school board to engineer change, along with an important Milwaukee figure who recently passed among other stories in the news cycle. 
Rounding out the hour Dr. Ken again touches on the tensions across the United States &#038; urges people to be realistic about the proceedings taking place, as there just might be no end in sight.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>6/10/25 4PM: &#8220;No Talent Required&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/10/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-mdr6kfzjkqnnq5ce87edal12qgmlrkaq</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins the hour discussing the riots in LA and questions the outrage &#038; anger coming from those involved. He speaks candidly on America and why people are fighting so hard to remain in the country as it provides more opportunities than anywhere on earth for advancement and success. Dr. Ken poses a question to Truth Nation, asking what do rest, effort, &#038; hustle have in common? Reminding people things are not as hard as they seem to figure out. </p>
<p>Callers chime in on the conversation to speak on why their concerns are so high regarding the administration in Washington, tensions in the city of Milwaukee &#038; the intricacies of due process amid immigration and deportation concerns. Further into the hour Dr. Ken closes &#038; breaks down what is considered a crime, asking how those within the country illegally can reasonably expect protection or due process when fighting to stay in America.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins the hour discussing the riots in LA and questions the outrage &#038; anger coming from those involved. He speaks candidly on America and why people are fighting so hard to remain in the country as it provides more opportunities than anywhe]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins the hour discussing the riots in LA and questions the outrage &#038; anger coming from those involved. He speaks candidly on America and why people are fighting so hard to remain in the country as it provides more opportunities than anywhere on earth for advancement and success. Dr. Ken poses a question to Truth Nation, asking what do rest, effort, &#038; hustle have in common? Reminding people things are not as hard as they seem to figure out. </p>
<p>Callers chime in on the conversation to speak on why their concerns are so high regarding the administration in Washington, tensions in the city of Milwaukee &#038; the intricacies of due process amid immigration and deportation concerns. Further into the hour Dr. Ken closes &#038; breaks down what is considered a crime, asking how those within the country illegally can reasonably expect protection or due process when fighting to stay in America.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken begins the hour discussing the riots in LA and questions the outrage &#038; anger coming from those involved. He speaks candidly on America and why people are fighting so hard to remain in the country as it provides more opportunities than anywhere on earth for advancement and success. Dr. Ken poses a question to Truth Nation, asking what do rest, effort, &#038; hustle have in common? Reminding people things are not as hard as they seem to figure out. 
Callers chime in on the conversation to speak on why their concerns are so high regarding the administration in Washington, tensions in the city of Milwaukee &#038; the intricacies of due process amid immigration and deportation concerns. Further into the hour Dr. Ken closes &#038; breaks down what is considered a crime, asking how those within the country illegally can reasonably expect protection or due process when fighting to stay in America.]]></itunes:summary>
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Callers chime in on the conversation to speak on why their concerns are so high regarding the administration in Washington, tensions in the city of Milwaukee &#038; the intricacies of due process amid immigration and deportation concerns. Further into the hour Dr. Ken closes &#038; breaks down what is considered a crime, asking how those within the country illegally can reasonably expect protection or due process when fighting to stay in America.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>6/9/25 5PM: Generational Goofiness</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-g722r99id6twzlauvwygsqpua3zc6qiw</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with an extension of the conversation from hour one on the scary and shocking gun violence taking the city by storm, as the lines are flooded with listeners passionately speaking on who just might to be blame from a generational standpoint. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken then segways into his Top 5 @ 5 regarding all the stories you may have missed in the news cycle over the weekend which included a former St. Francis officer sentenced to jail and probation for recording a teen girl changing, multiple Wisconsin health care systems removing diversity, equity and inclusion language or resources from their websites in the wake of President Donald Trump’s federal ban on funding for DEI programming, along with a 12-year-old facing three felony counts of arson after lighting three cars on fire in Kenosha among other stories. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken branches off into a discussion regarding generations and the divide in priorities &#038; entitlement with a millennial caller placing the blame on all those who came before him.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with an extension of the conversation from hour one on the scary and shocking gun violence taking the city by storm, as the lines are flooded with listeners passionately speaking on who just might to be blame fro]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with an extension of the conversation from hour one on the scary and shocking gun violence taking the city by storm, as the lines are flooded with listeners passionately speaking on who just might to be blame from a generational standpoint. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken then segways into his Top 5 @ 5 regarding all the stories you may have missed in the news cycle over the weekend which included a former St. Francis officer sentenced to jail and probation for recording a teen girl changing, multiple Wisconsin health care systems removing diversity, equity and inclusion language or resources from their websites in the wake of President Donald Trump’s federal ban on funding for DEI programming, along with a 12-year-old facing three felony counts of arson after lighting three cars on fire in Kenosha among other stories. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken branches off into a discussion regarding generations and the divide in priorities &#038; entitlement with a millennial caller placing the blame on all those who came before him.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7461964_2025-06-09-223804.128.mp3" length="43083427" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hour two of Truth In The Afternoon begins with an extension of the conversation from hour one on the scary and shocking gun violence taking the city by storm, as the lines are flooded with listeners passionately speaking on who just might to be blame from a generational standpoint. 
Dr. Ken then segways into his Top 5 @ 5 regarding all the stories you may have missed in the news cycle over the weekend which included a former St. Francis officer sentenced to jail and probation for recording a teen girl changing, multiple Wisconsin health care systems removing diversity, equity and inclusion language or resources from their websites in the wake of President Donald Trump’s federal ban on funding for DEI programming, along with a 12-year-old facing three felony counts of arson after lighting three cars on fire in Kenosha among other stories. 
Dr. Ken branches off into a discussion regarding generations and the divide in priorities &#038; entitlement with a millennial caller placing the blame on all those who came before him.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken then segways into his Top 5 @ 5 regarding all the stories you may have missed in the news cycle over the weekend which included a former St. Francis officer sentenced to jail and probation for recording a teen girl changing, multiple Wisconsin health care systems removing diversity, equity and inclusion language or resources from their websites in the wake of President Donald Trump’s federal ban on funding for DEI programming, along with a 12-year-old facing three felony counts of arson after lighting three cars on fire in Kenosha among other stories. 
Dr. Ken branches off into a discussion regarding generations and the divide in priorities &#038; entitlement with a millennial caller placing the bl]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>6/9/25 4PM: Dear MPD&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/09/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-elo5butnvflvghfmcnzpoan5y7lltsyc</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken takes aim at the MPD fresh off a weekend that featured pandemonium &#038; madness with multiple deadly shootings and street takeovers which has garnered slow police response and poor distribution of Milwaukee&#8217;s finest to protect and keep the peace. He calls on the department to come up with solutions and ideas to keep civilians safe, suggesting things like an older drinking age within the state, or perhaps shifting just how we look at the second amendment and guns in our state. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken unpacks the confusing legalities surrounding guns, &#038; just how easy it is to secure one as there are no requirements when selling weapons. He also touches on the officials in Milwaukee who need to be called upon to engineer change and calls on Truth Nation to offer their opinions and suggestions on the violence taking place in the city.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken takes aim at the MPD fresh off a weekend that featured pandemonium &#038; madness with multiple deadly shootings and street takeovers which has garnered slow police response and poor distribution of Milwaukee&#8217;s finest to protect and keep th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken takes aim at the MPD fresh off a weekend that featured pandemonium &#038; madness with multiple deadly shootings and street takeovers which has garnered slow police response and poor distribution of Milwaukee&#8217;s finest to protect and keep the peace. He calls on the department to come up with solutions and ideas to keep civilians safe, suggesting things like an older drinking age within the state, or perhaps shifting just how we look at the second amendment and guns in our state. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken unpacks the confusing legalities surrounding guns, &#038; just how easy it is to secure one as there are no requirements when selling weapons. He also touches on the officials in Milwaukee who need to be called upon to engineer change and calls on Truth Nation to offer their opinions and suggestions on the violence taking place in the city.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7461963_2025-06-09-223503.128.mp3" length="45507984" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken takes aim at the MPD fresh off a weekend that featured pandemonium &#038; madness with multiple deadly shootings and street takeovers which has garnered slow police response and poor distribution of Milwaukee&#8217;s finest to protect and keep the peace. He calls on the department to come up with solutions and ideas to keep civilians safe, suggesting things like an older drinking age within the state, or perhaps shifting just how we look at the second amendment and guns in our state. 
Further into the hour Dr. Ken unpacks the confusing legalities surrounding guns, &#038; just how easy it is to secure one as there are no requirements when selling weapons. He also touches on the officials in Milwaukee who need to be called upon to engineer change and calls on Truth Nation to offer their opinions and suggestions on the violence taking place in the city.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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Further into the hour Dr. Ken unpacks the confusing legalities surrounding guns, &#038; just how easy it is to secure one as there are no requirements when selling weapons. He also touches on the officials in Milwaukee who need to be called upon to engineer change and calls on Truth Nation to offer their opinions and suggestions on the violence taking place in the city.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>6/6/25 5PM: TOP AT 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-bd8dofjef3dsncuviwmsxphuil2s8zdy</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[DR KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7459059_2025-06-06-232259.128.mp3" length="45482907" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[DR KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>47:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[DR KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>6/6/25 4PM: POP OFF FRIDAY: DEAR MPS TEACHERS</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/06/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-lklf0dljcqwlzyt61emspopvvu7cvq8j</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN TALKS ABOUT THE MPS SUPERINTENDENT AND MPS TEACHERS&#8217; UNION</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[DR KEN TALKS ABOUT THE MPS SUPERINTENDENT AND MPS TEACHERS&#8217; UNION]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN TALKS ABOUT THE MPS SUPERINTENDENT AND MPS TEACHERS&#8217; UNION</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7459060_2025-06-06-232500.128.mp3" length="42083227" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[DR KEN TALKS ABOUT THE MPS SUPERINTENDENT AND MPS TEACHERS&#8217; UNION]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[DR KEN TALKS ABOUT THE MPS SUPERINTENDENT AND MPS TEACHERS&#8217; UNION]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>6/5/25 5PM: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/05/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-np7vdj1zii1airwizrbgcemrlicsdozj</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 22:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN TALKS ABOUT AI, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, TWO PARENTS CHARGED WITH MURDER AND MPS.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[DR KEN TALKS ABOUT AI, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, TWO PARENTS CHARGED WITH MURDER AND MPS.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN TALKS ABOUT AI, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, TWO PARENTS CHARGED WITH MURDER AND MPS.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://civicmedia.us/archive/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/7456707_2025-06-05-230407.128.mp3" length="43403142" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[DR KEN TALKS ABOUT AI, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, TWO PARENTS CHARGED WITH MURDER AND MPS.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[DR KEN TALKS ABOUT AI, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, TWO PARENTS CHARGED WITH MURDER AND MPS.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>6/5/25 4PM: WE DIDN&#8217;T START THE FIRE</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:08:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN TALKS ABOUT THE PROBLEMS AFFECTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY AND THEIR ORIGINS.</p> ]]></description>
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	<title>6/4/25 5PM: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ulxbwrjawva3yfx0qngs1jiqp1wbfijj</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN TALKS ABOUT BBL&#8217;S, THE NEW YORK JETS, DOLTON&#8217;S MAYOR, MPS UPDATE, AND DRONES OVER FIREWORKS.</p> ]]></description>
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<item>
	<title>6/4/25 4PM: FROM THE PIT OF HELL</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/04/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-qzc1qgxf0vidt4bfwetqjhddppkmytaj</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:09:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>DR. KEN TALKS ABOUT BLACK MEN&#8217;S RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACHOTHER AND FIFTH YEAR ELIGIBILITY FOR COLLEGE ATHLETES.</p> ]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>6/3/25 5PM: Safe Driving Saves Lives!</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-eb0omlpeb1ardhnafgp9rftxr9e8juuy</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Hour 2 of Jammin With Juice continues with a conversation with Dr. Elaina Levine of UWM discussing the change in soap opera culture and appeal as societal values have changed, along with how these shows have adapted towards black audiences like the popular CBS show &#8220;Beyond The Gates&#8221;. Dr. Ken &#038; Dr Levine unpack the current landscape of soap operas and how they are crafted, along with the stories that are told to keep these shows fresh and interesting. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken then segways into his Top 5 @ 5 a little later than usual discussing stories you may have missed in the news cycle which included a Detroit mailman facing federal charges for attempting to garner unemployment insurance, a local vendor in 3rd Street Market Hall that will soon be moving on from it&#8217;s location, along with P Diddy updates but from a very unlikely source. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken ends the hour with a discussion on distracted driving &#038; the shocking number of fatalities that have occurred from people doing so as we enter the summer months and warmer weather approaches.</p> ]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hour 2 of Jammin With Juice continues with a conversation with Dr. Elaina Levine of UWM discussing the change in soap opera culture and appeal as societal values have changed, along with how these shows have adapted towards black audiences like the popular CBS show &#8220;Beyond The Gates&#8221;. Dr. Ken &#038; Dr Levine unpack the current landscape of soap operas and how they are crafted, along with the stories that are told to keep these shows fresh and interesting. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken then segways into his Top 5 @ 5 a little later than usual discussing stories you may have missed in the news cycle which included a Detroit mailman facing federal charges for attempting to garner unemployment insurance, a local vendor in 3rd Street Market Hall that will soon be moving on from it&#8217;s location, along with P Diddy updates but from a very unlikely source. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken ends the hour with a discussion on distracted driving &#038; the shocking number of fatalities that have occurred from people doing so as we enter the summer months and warmer weather approaches.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>6/3/25 4PM: Dr. Elaina Levine of UWM Joins Truth In The Afternoon</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/03/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-mn5p6pyxhlzlman2vjtof5ufjjuvavq2</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris begins hour one of Truth In The Afternoon speaking on his experience in relation to the toll and traffic ticket scams that have been occurring, questioning the practice of it and hoping to change it for the better. Dr. Ken further speaks on further protecting your assets &#038; being aware of how to best protect yourself in the electronic age with scammers and hackers more apparent than ever.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken then switches gears and is joined by Professor &#038; Dr. Elaina Levine of UWM for a discussion on Race, Class, &#038; Media in regard to how things have shifted generation to generation &#038; how it is becoming harder to quantify &#038; digest what is out in our world today from a class and racial standpoint. Dr. Ken &#038; Dr. Levine discuss if media is too accessible in today&#8217;s world, how soap operas became so popular in America, and more within the realm of television and entertainment.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris begins hour one of Truth In The Afternoon speaking on his experience in relation to the toll and traffic ticket scams that have been occurring, questioning the practice of it and hoping to change it for the better. Dr. Ken further speaks o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken Harris begins hour one of Truth In The Afternoon speaking on his experience in relation to the toll and traffic ticket scams that have been occurring, questioning the practice of it and hoping to change it for the better. Dr. Ken further speaks on further protecting your assets &#038; being aware of how to best protect yourself in the electronic age with scammers and hackers more apparent than ever.</p>
<p>Dr. Ken then switches gears and is joined by Professor &#038; Dr. Elaina Levine of UWM for a discussion on Race, Class, &#038; Media in regard to how things have shifted generation to generation &#038; how it is becoming harder to quantify &#038; digest what is out in our world today from a class and racial standpoint. Dr. Ken &#038; Dr. Levine discuss if media is too accessible in today&#8217;s world, how soap operas became so popular in America, and more within the realm of television and entertainment.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris begins hour one of Truth In The Afternoon speaking on his experience in relation to the toll and traffic ticket scams that have been occurring, questioning the practice of it and hoping to change it for the better. Dr. Ken further speaks on further protecting your assets &#038; being aware of how to best protect yourself in the electronic age with scammers and hackers more apparent than ever.
Dr. Ken then switches gears and is joined by Professor &#038; Dr. Elaina Levine of UWM for a discussion on Race, Class, &#038; Media in regard to how things have shifted generation to generation &#038; how it is becoming harder to quantify &#038; digest what is out in our world today from a class and racial standpoint. Dr. Ken &#038; Dr. Levine discuss if media is too accessible in today&#8217;s world, how soap operas became so popular in America, and more within the realm of television and entertainment.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken then switches gears and is joined by Professor &#038; Dr. Elaina Levine of UWM for a discussion on Race, Class, &#038; Media in regard to how things have shifted generation to generation &#038; how it is becoming harder to quantify &#038; digest what is out in our world today from a class and racial standpoint. Dr. Ken &#038; Dr. Levine discuss if media is too accessible in today&#8217;s world, how soap operas became so popular in America, and more within the realm of television and entertainment.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>6/2/25 5PM: Do We Have More Questions or More Answers?</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ty2ay2ml5dglhmicblxz9qnrxgnppcpv</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up the 5 O&#8217;clock hour with his Top 5 @ 5 with the most important stories you may have missed over the weekend locally and nationally including updates on the Maxwell Robinson trial for the murder &#038; dismemberment of Sade Robinson here in Milwaukee, free summer meals being available for the youth in Milwaukee and where to find them, and a shooting at a local FedEx facility in Menomonee Falls among other situations and moments. </p>
<p>As the hour furthers, callers chime in to give their opinions on the interview from hour one &#038; supply suggestions on how they would fix the MPS system for the better with a new school year on the horizon.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up the 5 O&#8217;clock hour with his Top 5 @ 5 with the most important stories you may have missed over the weekend locally and nationally including updates on the Maxwell Robinson trial for the murder &#038; dismemberment of Sade Robinson ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up the 5 O&#8217;clock hour with his Top 5 @ 5 with the most important stories you may have missed over the weekend locally and nationally including updates on the Maxwell Robinson trial for the murder &#038; dismemberment of Sade Robinson here in Milwaukee, free summer meals being available for the youth in Milwaukee and where to find them, and a shooting at a local FedEx facility in Menomonee Falls among other situations and moments. </p>
<p>As the hour furthers, callers chime in to give their opinions on the interview from hour one &#038; supply suggestions on how they would fix the MPS system for the better with a new school year on the horizon.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ken opens up the 5 O&#8217;clock hour with his Top 5 @ 5 with the most important stories you may have missed over the weekend locally and nationally including updates on the Maxwell Robinson trial for the murder &#038; dismemberment of Sade Robinson here in Milwaukee, free summer meals being available for the youth in Milwaukee and where to find them, and a shooting at a local FedEx facility in Menomonee Falls among other situations and moments. 
As the hour furthers, callers chime in to give their opinions on the interview from hour one &#038; supply suggestions on how they would fix the MPS system for the better with a new school year on the horizon.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>6/2/25 4PM: Dr. Brenda Cassellius Joins Truth In The Afternoon</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/06/02/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-bgfvn3nf089pigvhfj3832hrx7wgppjb</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:05:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with an exclusive in studio interview with MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius for a talk on all things MPS, her vision and hopes for change, along with her upbringing and childhood experiences that gave her purpose to be a figure in education in the city of Milwaukee. Dr. Ken opens up the talk &#038; text line for Truth Nation to inquire and speak to Dr. Brenda Cassellius about how she plans to connect with concerned parents, supply students with more resources, and keep engaged teachers in schools to shift the current direction of the MPS school system. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken Harris unpacks the interview with listeners urging patience and to have a wait and see attitude regarding MPS as Dr. Cassellius begins her first full year as superintendent, along with his thoughts on his interaction with Dr. Cassellius and the changes he himself is hoping to see down the road for the system.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with an exclusive in studio interview with MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius for a talk on all things MPS, her vision and hopes for change, along with her upbringing and childhood experiences that ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with an exclusive in studio interview with MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius for a talk on all things MPS, her vision and hopes for change, along with her upbringing and childhood experiences that gave her purpose to be a figure in education in the city of Milwaukee. Dr. Ken opens up the talk &#038; text line for Truth Nation to inquire and speak to Dr. Brenda Cassellius about how she plans to connect with concerned parents, supply students with more resources, and keep engaged teachers in schools to shift the current direction of the MPS school system. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken Harris unpacks the interview with listeners urging patience and to have a wait and see attitude regarding MPS as Dr. Cassellius begins her first full year as superintendent, along with his thoughts on his interaction with Dr. Cassellius and the changes he himself is hoping to see down the road for the system.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Truth In The Afternoon with Dr. Ken Harris begins with an exclusive in studio interview with MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius for a talk on all things MPS, her vision and hopes for change, along with her upbringing and childhood experiences that gave her purpose to be a figure in education in the city of Milwaukee. Dr. Ken opens up the talk &#038; text line for Truth Nation to inquire and speak to Dr. Brenda Cassellius about how she plans to connect with concerned parents, supply students with more resources, and keep engaged teachers in schools to shift the current direction of the MPS school system. 
Dr. Ken Harris unpacks the interview with listeners urging patience and to have a wait and see attitude regarding MPS as Dr. Cassellius begins her first full year as superintendent, along with his thoughts on his interaction with Dr. Cassellius and the changes he himself is hoping to see down the road for the system.]]></itunes:summary>
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Dr. Ken Harris unpacks the interview with listeners urging patience and to have a wait and see attitude regarding MPS as Dr. Cassellius begins her first full year as superintendent, along with his thoughts on his interaction with Dr. Cassellius and the changes he himself is hoping to see down the road for the system.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/30/25 5PM: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/05/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-ywen0lxn1r4qfbfat0829cnqpw6n9c09</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 21:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[DR KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[DR KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[DR KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5/30/25 4PM: POP OFF FRIDAY: UBER BEATS TAKING THE BUS</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/05/30/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-dclb9pzd4o2zkgogbh3renbdkpnhrcox</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 21:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN POPS OFF ABOUT HIS RECENT EXPERIENCES WITH UBER.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[DR KEN POPS OFF ABOUT HIS RECENT EXPERIENCES WITH UBER.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DR KEN POPS OFF ABOUT HIS RECENT EXPERIENCES WITH UBER.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[DR KEN POPS OFF ABOUT HIS RECENT EXPERIENCES WITH UBER.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>5/29/25 5PM: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 21:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>5/29/25 4PM: CURATED OR CURED</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 21:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>5/28/25 5PM: TOP 5 AT 5.</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/05/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-6q1gbnolh9cqxxrm0amp8ypo1cwzz4sw</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 22:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>5/28 4PM: IT&#8217;S EXPECTED</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/05/28/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-12ml0akckuznubgh1fmvnnekfipm2dyb</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 21:11:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>5/27/25 5PM: Check It Now!</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/05/27/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-gywxyivg0gddxeyi7kdbo0jbtwpfdwwv</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 22:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up the second hour of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 to discuss the news and stories you may have missed over the long weekend which included the supreme court declining to hear a case involving a Massachusetts student who was banned from school for a controversial shirt, a sex trafficking ring in Florida involving over 200 people, and news of Byron Allen‘s Comics Unleashed&#8217; receiving the Post-Colbert Time Slot on CBS again, among other news. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken transitions into speaking on Southwest Airlines, as starting tomorrow they will begin charging for checked bags and the outrage to come with the steep increases in pricing &#038; ends the show touching base with those on the talk &#038; text line to get their thoughts on all the topics &#038; situations discussed today.</p> ]]></description>
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<p>Dr. Ken transitions into speaking on Southwest Airlines, as starting tomorrow they will begin charging for checked bags and the outrage to come with the steep increases in pricing &#038; ends the show touching base with those on the talk &#038; text line to get their thoughts on all the topics &#038; situations discussed today.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>5/27/25 4PM: Hey College Presidents&#8230; &#8220;Stop Being Stupid&#8221;</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 21:11:19 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken begins the long weekend renewed with energy after his birthday celebration and speaks to how his age has made it more acceptable to complain&#8230; as he directs his attention toward the outrage brewing from university leaders who are upset with Trump Administration plans to overhaul and reshape how college students pay off loans and debt. Dr. Ken questions why university leaders are pointing fingers with their ability to shift the system on their own and some of the situations we&#8217;ve seen that do not favor nor protect their best interests. </p>
<p>Dr. Ken further into the hour touches on local senators and representatives fighting to ensure the social development committee to give up their designation as a community action agency to ensure funds will be allocated and received to assist millions around Milwaukee needing workforce resources &#038; the fight back against it. Dr. Ken ends the hour with a discussion around new that the FBI plans to re-open investigations from the Biden Era which include the D.C Bombing &#038; Dobbs decision among other situations.</p> ]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>5/23/25 5PM: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 22:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>5/23/25 4PM: DEAR MATC&#8230;</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 21:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>5/22/25 5PM: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/05/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-s8svj2qty6reckqz9srgrgca8l1agzn9</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 22:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>DR. KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5.</p> ]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>5/22/25 4PM: DEAR TRUTH NATION &#8230;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/05/22/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-dydm5obhvnljq9f2jcikhacl6ku5fvte</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 22:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>DR. KEN TALKS ABOUT TALKS ABOUT WHAT COPS LOOK FOR BEFORE PULLING SOMEONE OVER.</p> ]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>5/21/25 5PM: TOP 5 AT 5</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/05/21/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-irlgezwjr0tu85tvonqqtcdy0u9jqh4a</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 22:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>DR. KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5.</p> ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[DR. KEN DOES HIS TOP 5 AT 5.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>5/21/25 4PM: DEAR MR. TRUMP&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://civicmedia.us/shows/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris/2025/05/21/truth-in-the-afternoon-with-ken-harris-kdknbw51emyczzetyu6lry866ui7orfp</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 21:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Ken Harris]]></dc:creator>
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	<title>5/20/25 5PM: It&#8217;s Time To Face The Music</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Ken opens up hour 2 of Truth In The Afternoon with his Top 5 @ 5 with stories you need to know or might have missed in the news cycle which include news of the highly anticipated spin off of popular 90&#8217;s sitcom &#8220;A Different World&#8221; being in the works, a report regarding the economic impact of the RNC in the summer of 2024, an update regarding the death of two UW-Platteville students on campus, along with other pertinent news. </p>
<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken touches on the Milwaukee Police Department who are weighing the pros &#038; cons of introducing facial recognition technology to help limit &#038; solve crimes around the city. Dr. Ken speaks for the need to have the technology introduced and used in limited capacity to avoid potential issues going forward. Dr. Ken also covers the controversy surrounding Angel Reese after alleged fan abuse and investigation from the WNBA, updates around the New Orleans jailbreak and an employee who assisted out of fear,</p> ]]></description>
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<p>Further into the hour Dr. Ken touches on the Milwaukee Police Department who are weighing the pros &#038; cons of introducing facial recognition technology to help limit &#038; solve crimes around the city. Dr. Ken speaks for the need to have the technology introduced and used in limited capacity to avoid potential issues going forward. Dr. Ken also covers the controversy surrounding Angel Reese after alleged fan abuse and investigation from the WNBA, updates around the New Orleans jailbreak and an employee who assisted out of fear,</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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