What's Going On with Earl Ingram

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius tackles educational inequity head-on, drawing from her own experiences with poverty to champion vulnerable children. After a year in the role, she’s tackled financial deficits, lead contamination, and staffing shortages, while pushing bold reforms like reintroducing phonics to improve literacy. Dr. Cassellius plans to restructure grade levels and […]

Guest: Brenda Cassellius

Tue Apr 28, 2026

31:22

Earl Ingram and Dr. Robert Kraig dissect the enduring issue of gerrymandering, tracing its roots to the 19th century and highlighting its modern implications, especially under Trump’s administration. They explore the strategic redistricting battles in states like Wisconsin and Virginia, exposing the impact on democracy and voter disenfranchisement. Shifting gears, they scrutinize the upcoming Wisconsin […]

Wed Apr 22, 2026

45:10

Earl Ingram dives deep with Samuel Bestvater from Pew Research Center to explore the enduring presence of religious radio in America. Despite the decline in church attendance, religious radio thrives, with 25% of all U.S. stations dedicated to faith-based content, predominantly Christian. The episode uncovers that 98% of Americans can access such stations, and nearly […]

Guest: Samuel Bestvater

Wed Apr 15, 2026

45:30

Earl Ingram hosts an insightful discussion with Jeff Weiss, an author and former Ironman, about the complex geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. Weiss delves into Iran’s destabilizing influence through nuclear ambitions and proxy wars since 1979, while emphasizing the critical role of air power in Israel’s defense strategy. They explore Israel’s powerful military, its […]

Wed Apr 15, 2026

51:23

Earl Ingram and Sandy Williams delve into the United States’ complex historical relationship with Israel and Iran, tracing it from post-WWII to the present. They highlight pivotal events like the Suez Canal conflict, the Six-Day War, and the Iran hostage crisis. The duo discusses how U.S. foreign policy, often shaped by domestic politics, has vacillated […]

Guest: Sandy Williams

Fri Apr 10, 2026

56:48

Dr. Robert Kraig joins to unveil a transformative vision for healthcare: the BadgerCare Public Option, a step towards universal coverage. Amid Colorado’s scenic mountains, Kraig critiques the U.S. healthcare system, noting Americans pay double for less. He champions BadgerCare, Wisconsin’s Medicaid program, as a model for affordable, comprehensive care. Kraig highlights problems with monopolistic hospital […]

Guest: Robert Kraig

Wed Apr 8, 2026

54:25

Earl Ingram welcomes Dr. Omar, a compounding pharmacist who redefines personalized medicine at Welltopia Pharmacy. They explore the ancient art of compounding, its roots in history, and how it tailors medicine to individual needs, challenging the one-size-fits-all approach of big pharma. Dr. Omar introduces the ‘rectal rocket’, a custom remedy for hemorrhoids, emphasizing its effectiveness […]

Guest: Dr. Omar the Pharmacist

Wed Apr 8, 2026

47:57

Earl Ingram and Sandy Williams break down how the U.S. government dropped the pretense — from Iran to Cuba to the federal budget. When the president tells Americans he can’t fund daycare, Medicare, or Social Security because military spending comes first, what does that mean for working families? Plus: rising oil prices, a looming global […]

Fri Apr 3, 2026

51:01

Social workers hold the fabric of this country together — so why is the government pulling it apart? Dr. Anthony Estreet, CEO of the National Association of Social Workers, joins Earl Ingram to talk about what’s really happening to the profession and the people it serves. From slashing student loan limits for social work students […]

Guest: Dr. Anthony Estreet

Fri Apr 3, 2026

46:03

This episode is sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union. Check out their website at ACLU.org for more information. Milwaukee Public Schools families are organizing. Earl Ingram sits down with Kristen Payne and Nora Janssen from MPS Parents for a Fair Budget, along with MTEA President Ingrid Walker-Henry, to unpack the district’s $50 million budget shortfall — […]

Guests: Kristen Payne, Ingrid Walker-Henry

Tue Mar 31, 2026

56:53