Truth in The Morning

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Dame Ellzey talk about a triple shooting over the weekend that took the life of an 18-year-old Milwaukee teen and injured to others. They discuss gun violence in the city, the closing of community establishments based on violence, Wisconsin's newly proposed Republican lead gun legislation and Trump's tanking approval rating.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Dame Ellzey talk about a triple shooting over the weekend that took the life of an 18-year-old Milwaukee teen and injured to others. They discuss gun violence in the city, the closing of community establishments based on violence, Wisconsin's newly proposed Republican lead gun legislation and Trump's tanking approval rating.

Truth In The Morning with Bailey Coleman and Dame Ellzey on a jam packed Friday.

Truth In The Morning with Bailey Coleman and Dame Ellzey. Hour jam back with fun on a Friday, including the 5k Giveaway Winner!

Bailey Coleman and Dame Ellzey take the Thursday mic to tackle a growing crisis: food insecurity in Milwaukee. With over half of MPS students relying on SNAP benefits—and many getting their only meal at school—the hosts dive into the teacher’s union’s call for food donations. They react to emotional clips of single mothers bracing for SNAP cuts and Mayor Johnson’s citywide food drive. Dame closes the show with a powerful call to unity, channeling Fred Hampton’s spirit to urge listeners across income lines to come together and feed the community.

Bailey Coleman and Dame Ellzey keep the conversation going with a raw look at economic vulnerability. Dame reflects on his past job and how close many are to financial collapse—just one missed paycheck away. The discussion shifts to Milwaukee’s aggressive ticketing system and the city’s push to collect. Callers weigh in on The Hop, Milwaukee’s streetcar, and Bailey draws a comparison to Seattle’s once-small monorail. Dame closes with a reality check: if Seattle took 30 years to expand, Milwaukee might not see real transit growth until 2053.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Dame Ellzey dive deep into what’s happening in our community. From vital resources like food pantries, local programs, and hotlines for families impacted by the end of SNAP benefit to a heated discussion on Milwaukee’s city budget and why the Fire Department is pushing hard for more funding to replace aging equipment. It’s a real talk session about the issues that matter, the people working to make change, and what we can all do to stay informed and involved.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Dame Ellzey dive deep into what’s happening in our community. From vital resources like food pantries, local programs, and hotlines for families impacted by the end of SNAP benefit to a heated discussion on Milwaukee’s city budget and why the Fire Department is pushing hard for more funding to replace aging equipment. It’s a real talk session about the issues that matter, the people working to make change, and what we can all do to stay informed and involved.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Dame Ellzey talk about those in the Caribbean bracing for the category 5 Hurricane Melissa. Then, they speak on the manhunt for Montell D. Haire, a predator and alleged suspect in the murder of the 16-year-old Marquis L.D. Champion, the nephew of Alderman Mark Chambers Jr. Homer and Dame share the heartbreaking details of his first arrest from sexually assaulting his child, how his release from jail divided the community, and his new charge. Homer and Dame point out the "selective outrage" we see amongst our community and ask Truth Nation how do we protect our innocent when we protect their predators. Later, Dame and Homer speak to Sarah Neubauer, Community Engagement Manager for Potawatomi about their upcoming charity event and program Heart of Canal Street. They also share news about EBT/SNAP benefits and what Wisconsinites should know before the program expires.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Dame Ellzey talk about those in the Caribbean bracing for the category 5 Hurricane Melissa. Then, they speak on the manhunt for Montell D. Haire, a predator and alleged suspect in the murder of the 16-year-old Marquis L.D. Champion, the nephew of Alderman Mark Chambers Jr. Homer and Dame share the heartbreaking details of his first arrest from sexually assaulting his child, how his release from jail divided the community, and his new charge. Homer and Dame point out the "selective outrage" we see amongst our community and ask Truth Nation how do we protect our innocent when we protect their predators. Later, Dame and Homer speak to Sarah Neubauer, Community Engagement Manager for Potawatomi about their upcoming charity event and program Heart of Canal Street. They also share news about EBT/SNAP benefits and what Wisconsinites should know before the program expires.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Bailey Coleman talk about the chaos that occurred over the weekend during the Brady Street Halloween Street Event. They discuss how bars and restaurants had to close early, the reckless driving through the busy street, and how black communities continue to get our own establishments shut down. Later, they talk about using up your EBT/SNAP benefits before they expire next month, the city implementing a new speed limiter for reckless driving offenders, and their thoughts on the most recent Versus battle.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Bailey Coleman talk about the chaos that occurred over the weekend during the Brady Street Halloween Street Event. They discuss how bars and restaurants had to close early, the reckless driving through the busy street, and how black communities continue to get our own establishments shut down. Later, they talk about using up your EBT/SNAP benefits before they expire next month, the city implementing a new speed limiter for reckless driving offenders, and their thoughts on the most recent Versus battle.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Bailey Coleman and Dame Ellzey talk about the Milwaukee man who admitted to a WISN News Reporter that he sells drug after a FBI raid. Then later, Bailey and Dame talk about the expiration of SNAP benefits and the 700,000 Wisconsinites who will go hungry next month unless our government releases the funds for the program amidst their shutdown. Bailey and Dame chat about the repercussions of loosing this program and how it will ultimately affect us all. Tune in to listen to what they had to say and Truth Nations thoughts.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Bailey Coleman and Dame Ellzey talk about the Milwaukee man who admitted to a WISN News Reporter that he sells drug after a FBI raid. Then later, Bailey and Dame talk about the expiration of SNAP benefits and the 700,000 Wisconsinites who will go hungry next month unless our government releases the funds for the program amidst their shutdown. Bailey and Dame chat about the repercussions of loosing this program and how it will ultimately affect us all. Tune in to listen to what they had to say and Truth Nations thoughts.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Bailey Coleman discuss the horrific death of a 4-year-old in West Allis and the parents who were charged with his murder. They talk about the warning signs and unpack what the details of the sad case. Later they chat about a new report from the Milwaukee Police Department stating that almost 900 calls were placed from the Milwaukee Public School District to report on the bad behavior of students. They dissect the growing behavioral problems of our communities youth and the importance of having resource officers in our schools

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Bailey Coleman discuss the horrific death of a 4-year-old in West Allis and the parents who were charged with his murder. They talk about the warning signs and unpack what the details of the sad case. Later they chat about a new report from the Milwaukee Police Department stating that almost 900 calls were placed from the Milwaukee Public School District to report on the bad behavior of students. They dissect the growing behavioral problems of our communities youth and the importance of having resource officers in our schools.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Dame Ellzey discuss the potential closing of Water Street's club Elmnt Night Lounge after their license was revoked earlier year due to violence OUTSIDE of the venue. They talk about the hypocrisy surrounding the closure in comparison to predominantly white establishments, like recently closed Victors. They question if this fair treatment as this keeps happening to place where Milwaukee's black community congregates. Later, the city is once again sourcing it's city budget deficit from it's black community. This time it is in the form of parking tickets. With the lack of transportation due to to MTCS strikes, the hop closure and a history of increased ticketing in black neighborhoods the question remains: is this the best solution? Should the city find a new alternatives to filling their coppers? Homer and Dame discuss and hear from Truth Nation.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Homer Blow and Dame Ellzey discuss the potential closing of Water Street's club Elmnt Night Lounge after their license was revoked earlier year due to violence OUTSIDE of the venue. They talk about the hypocrisy surrounding the closure in comparison to predominantly white establishments, like recently closed Victors. They question if this fair treatment as this keeps happening to place where Milwaukee's black community congregates. Later, the city is once again sourcing it's city budget deficit from it's black community. This time it is in the form of parking tickets. With the lack of transportation due to to MTCS strikes, the hop closure and a history of increased ticketing in black neighborhoods the question remains: is this the best solution? Should the city find a new alternatives to filling their coppers? Homer and Dame discuss and hear from Truth Nation.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Bailey Coleman and Dame Ellzey are in the studio. Today, they circle back on the No Kings Protest and question the presence of black Americans in the fight against this administration. Are we tired of leading the fight? Is it our time to sit and rest since our vote did not lead to our current demise? Or are black Americans essential in the fight to regain our democracy? Later, Bailey and Dame talk about the recent scandal involving the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, where 200 sexual misconduct cases were unreported, and the teachers who inflicted these assaults were still employed. Bailey and Dame break down the article from the Cap Times and share their thoughts on whether we can still protect our kids in our schools.

Today on Truth in the Morning, Bailey Coleman and Dame Ellzey are in the studio. Today, they circle back on the No Kings Protest and question the presence of black Americans in the fight against this administration. Are we tired of leading the fight? Is it our time to sit and rest since our vote did not lead to our current demise? Or are black Americans essential in the fight to regain our democracy? Later, Bailey and Dame talk about the recent scandal involving the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, where 200 sexual misconduct cases were unreported, and the teachers who inflicted these assaults were still employed. Bailey and Dame break down the article from the Cap Times and share their thoughts on whether we can still protect our kids in our schools.