Truth to Power with Kyle Wallace

Kyle sits down with a wide range of guests — from community leaders and creatives to everyday people with extraordinary stories. Each episode is an unscripted journey into ideas, experiences, and perspectives that shape the world around us. Kyle also unpacks President Donald Trump’s controversial stance urging federal employees to continue working without pay during a government funding standoff.

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace starts the show with the weekend recap, he shares his experience eating sushi for the first time, flight cancellations at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, the morning snow advisory and Governor Tony Evers securing food assistance funds for the state. Kyle breaks down the Trump Administration's sudden new plan too new “plan” to fix health care by giving everyone a chunk of change on an HSA card to buy insurance directly. Kyle questions if this will really lower costs or if it is just another grift to help insurance companies make even more money from the American public. Then, Donald Trump is allegedly proposing a new $2,000 stimulus check, thanks to the new tariffs he has been enacting. Kyle ponders this and asks Truth Nation if they are willing to disrupt the economy even further for a mini payout. Lastly, Kyle tackles another new proposed idea, a 50-year-mortgage. Is this something that will help hopeful new homeowners in a struggling housing market? Or is it an invitation that will cost folks hundreds of thousands of dollars interest payments sinking our youth further into debt?

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace is broadcasting live from Madison. He starts the show with Off the Top and calls out Donald Trump for his recent claims about inflation, gas prices, and the cost of living, and why the facts tell a different story. Then, addresses Wisconsin’s new cell phone ban in schools: should parents really be blocked from reaching their kids during the day? Truth Nation weighs in.

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace recaps the results from yesterday's elections. He points out America's buyer's remorse as Democrats swept the ballots, are we finally tired of the rising costs, broken promises and struggling economy after 10 months of Trump 2.0? Later, Kyle breaks down the similarities between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, men of the people. Kyle then asks Truth Nation is Mamdani is the type of leader we need here in Milwaukee. Are we fed up? Or is Mamdani's democratic socialism an experiment we will only watch from afar?

Zach Goodwin Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Aid and Phil Jones Admissions Counselor from Marquette University join Truth To Power to discuss their many full tuition scholarship they offer to students and thier application process. Do not miss out!

Trump is doing exactly what was written out in the Project 2025 playbook... So even though many kids will be trick-or-treating tonight, the government is the only one playing the real trick by playing in our faces with our money.

Kyle dives into the real faces behind the NBA gambling scandal—spoiler: it’s not the athletes. He calls out the media’s obsession with Black players while the mob stays hidden. Then, he breaks down why Milwaukee’s streetcar, The Hop, might be on its last ride and how public pressure is finally making waves. Plus, Kyle exposes ICE’s disturbing Proud Boys energy and ends with a fiery send-off on corruption, pardons, and power.

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace wants to know, why are you all so mad over a ballroom? Kyle takes Truth Nation on a deep dive on the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's $300 Million gold ballroom and how it is distracting us from the real issues. Kyle hears from Truth Nation, listeners on the right, on the left and those who choose compassion over renovations.

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace shares his experience flying to Denver to see his baby cousin play in his first NFL game after moving up in the ranks. Later, Kyle breaks down the events that happened at Milwaukee's annual Brady Street Halloween Event. After the dust settled, no one died, but there were many fights, disturbances, and swelling crowds that led to several businesses closing up early. Kyle questions: Are black people the problem? Can we fix this so we ALL can have a good time?

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace brings all the hot topics. First he discusses the backlash Gucci Mane and his wife Keyshia Ka'oir received after opening up about his Schizophrenia. Kyle explains how our community has missed the point, and calls out the unwritten taboo black communities have when talking about mental health. Later, Kyle calls out The Department of Homeland Security for sharing a misleading video depicting young Black men as violent threats. Kyle poses the question on why our government keeps weaponizing Black imagery for their own gain and putting our safety in danger without credibility. Lastly, Kyle shares his takeaways from the NABJ Women’s Health Panel reminding how outdated technology and systemic neglect continue to endanger Black women’s lives and how we all must advocate for better healthcare.

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace starts the show with "Off the Top" and shares his two cents on why Mandela Barnes should NOT run for Governor of Wisconsin. Later, Kyle addresses white privilege after a Milwaukee man admits to selling drugs to a news reporter moments after being detained by the FBI. Then, Kyle talks about the controversial viral clip of Pastor Marvin Winans scolding a member of his congregation for not giving enough money as an offering to the church. Is this rage bait for black communities to hate the church? Was the pastor wrong? Or was the video simply taken out of context? Tap in to hear what Kyle and Truth Nation had to say.

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace dives into Milwaukee’s controversial push to increase city revenue through parking tickets by extending metered hours, raising rates, and hiring more enforcement, all in a city that claims to be broke. Is this smart budgeting or just another burden on residents, specifically black Milwaukeeans? Then, Kyle tackles the ongoing debate over The Hop. With a $4.2 million budget deficit and ridership that spikes only in the summer, is it time to cut funding for Milwaukee’s streetcar or double down and finally expand it?

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace is calling out white liberal hypocrisy. Kyle takes a deep dive into the controversy surrounding former Milwaukee City Attorney Terman Spencer, a Black man who shook up the system and now faces what many call a political and racial witch hunt. From accusations of misconduct to ongoing criminal charges, we break down how power, race, and politics collide when someone dares to challenge Milwaukee’s status quo. Can black leaders ever be treated fairly in local politics, even when they do wrong?

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace starts the show with the weekend recap. He talks about the art heist from the Louvre in Paris, France, the end of EBT/SNAP benefits, and MPS trying to get retired teachers back in the classroom. Later, Kyle speaks on the nationwide No Kings protests that took place over the weekend, but he wants to know should black people be at these protests? He shares his thoughts how predominantly white and Hispanic Americans chose this president and that black Americans did our part. Kyle takes to the talk and text lines and the responses were.... interesting.

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace walks down memory lane and shares the backstory of the creation of 101.7 The Truth on 10/17 day! From it's inception, to creating the lineup, Kyle talks about the last five years, shares his love for the station and all the foundational people who have made The Truth what it is today. Later, Kyle talks about the controversial comments Ayesha Curry, NBA star Stephen Curry's wife, made on the podcast "Call Her Daddy". Kyle addresses the amount of hate she has received online and if her comments about being a mother and mourning her "would've been" life are falling on deaf ears. Was Ayesha Curry messy for sharing her truth in this interview? Is she relatable or just ungrateful? Tap in and see what Truth Nation had to say.

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace shares his two cents on the viral video of a Milwaukee Brewers fan threatening to call ICE on a Dodgers fan at NLCS playoffs this week. Later, Kyle takes a pulse check on Truth Nation on their thoughts surrounding the introduction of Red Light Cameras in Milwaukee and the city officials backing the decision. The response was not what he thought. Listen to the entire episode and let us know your thoughts, are Red Light Cameras effective? Is this a cash grab? or is there a better solution to curb reckless driving in the 414?

Today on Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace is fired up and is calling out the hypocrisy, racism, and pure disrespect coming from Wisconsin Republicans and the broader GOP. Just yesterday, 18 Wisconsin State Senators voted to honor Charlie Kirk, a man with a long history of racist, divisive rhetoric. Kyle breaks down exactly why this isn’t just a bad look, it’s a slap in the face to every Black person in this state. Kyle exposes the deep-rooted hate within the Republican Party, from MAGA pastors preaching anti-black garbage to leaked chats from the Young Republicans Organization filled with racism, sexual violence, and white supremacist love letters. Kyle wants to know, Black Republicans can you still stand by this party? Do you know who you’re aligning with? Because they’ve made it clear they don’t stand with you.