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Catch The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, weekdays 10a-1p on 101.7 The Truth!

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Catch The Truth with Sherwin Hughes, weekdays 10a-1p on 101.7 The Truth!

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English

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Episodes
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5/3/24 9AM: Let's Leave Racism in the Past

5/3/2024
Sherwin takes an ironic route on the idea that Black people should leave the past in the past. It's not like racism exists today or anything...

Duration:00:44:19

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5/3/24 10 AM: Get them Negroes from 'Round my House

5/3/2024
We already knew white folks don't want Black people in their neighborhoods, but Sherwin takes a deep dive into the numbers and history behind Black home ownership and its disparities. It doesn't matter if you're Black and want property in the suburbs or the metropolitan area, "NO NEGROES ALLOWED".

Duration:00:47:43

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5/3/24 11 AM: The Racial Dog Pile

5/3/2024
Sherwin continues on the topic of Black home ownership as well as how the factors of racism just keep piling on. Also, have y'all noticed how quickly companies have switched up on the Black community?

Duration:00:33:49

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5/2/24 9 AM: Trump the Vegan

5/2/2024
Sherwin goes on his usual tirade as he discusses Donald Trump's trip to our neck of the woods. He then comes across some "coon"-ery as he discusses a particular vegan Black business owner that welcomed Trump into her establishment for some eats. The gag is, Trump's not even a "vay-gan"...

Duration:00:44:15

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5/2/24 10 AM: The Burden of the Black Constituent

5/2/2024
Milwaukee School Board Member Aisha Carr has officially resigned. Sherwin talks about the burdens one must carry as a Black elective and if it's even really all that worth it...

Duration:00:47:30

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5/2/24 11 AM: If America was Slangin' Reparations

5/2/2024
Sherwin talks about reparations in America and in what ways Black people could possibly get paid. A gold bar, perhaps? He then mentions the Fort Knox Bullion Depository and you won't believe what used to be stored in there...

Duration:00:38:28

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5/1/124 9 AM: The Privilege of Just About Everything

5/1/2024
Sherwin speaks on something we rarely ever think about: the privilege of choice, no matter how simple or complex. Despite what those choices are, good or bad, there is a luxury in that.

Duration:00:44:50

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5/1/24 10 AM: Modern Day Mandingo

5/1/2024
Sherwin talks about a range of topics consisting of reality shows like '90 Day Fiancé', 'Seeking Siter Wives', and...'Mandingo' as well as the connection between low voter turnout and increase in things like taxes. All of this goes into a conclusion of the analogy of the increase in Trump approval rating relating to the decrease of education. What a surprise...

Duration:00:37:04

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5/1/24 11 AM: Driving To The Death

5/1/2024
Sherwin goes in on reckless drivers as he mentions a recent Milwaukee reckless driving tragedy and how it's an epidemic in our city. He also talks about the racial implications behind access to driving and why this can lead to a criminal pipeline for specifically Black men.

Duration:00:47:45

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4/30/24 9AM: The Nation is Getting Active

4/30/2024
It's a national unrest and we're living in the young people's world. As this continues, Sherwin sheds light on the topics of student protests, the upcoming RNC, and this year's presidential election. What sense does it make to bring polling observers to the city?

Duration:00:44:37

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4/30/24 10 AM: You Think Women Don't Cheat Back

4/30/2024
Sherwin talks about prominent men in this country like Donald Trump who have cheated on their wives and their reactions, or lack thereof. He then links it to the current Trump trials and how this potentially has an effect on deception of voters.

Duration:00:47:39

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4/30/24 11 AM: Me Man You Woman

4/30/2024
Women seem so stressed nowadays... Sherwin gets the listeners all riled up as he looks to receive feedback from women on what they need from men, in this society. Instead, male listeners call in to share their two cents.

Duration:00:47:33

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4/29/24 9 AM: Power vs Progress

4/29/2024
Sherwin speaks on the idea that power can sometimes undermine progress, especially in the Black community. Good examples of this can even be found in our neck of the woods. Take a look at Common Council President Jose Perez: one could wonder how he's using his power to help or stagnate specifically the Black community...

Duration:00:44:50

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4/29/24 10 AM: The Value of the Black Man

4/29/2024
Sherwin wonders about how Black men are viewed by women today. Are Black men still considered providers and protectors when the number of employed men has dwindled? Is it acceptable to have a man at the house, not contributing to the betterment of the household financially?

Duration:00:47:43

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4/29/24 11 AM: The Government Protects and Provides Now

4/29/2024
Sherwin continues on with the conversation regarding the numbers that accompany the fact that more men are utilizing support from the government. Listeners call in and give the inside scoop on how you can possibly get that beloved government check...

Duration:00:47:27

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4/26/24 9 AM: The Make and Model of a Trump Voter

4/26/2024
Sherwin begins his discussion with keys on how to have a successful, prosperous life. He ties education into this and how the lack thereof can create...a Trump Voter.

Duration:00:43:56

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4/26/24 10 AM: Politicians Are Like Drake Really Good Actors

4/26/2024
Sherwin continues on the topic of education and doesn't want his listeners to be fooled...politicians are just really good actors. If the people of America understood this concept, we might be in a much different position.

Duration:00:47:39

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4/26/24 11 AM: America Can't be your Mommy or Daddy

4/26/2024
Sherwin speaks with his loyal callers about what contributes to quality of life. Their opinions on education and its link to longevity vary...

Duration:00:47:34

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4/25/24 9AM: I love the Poorly Educated

4/25/2024
Sherwin speaks on the sentiment of Hispanics and Latinos being the new "X-Factor" in the upcoming presidential election and how this affects Black people. Is this minority group taking precedent over Black America? We might have to get in where we fit in...

Duration:00:45:29

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4/25/24 10 AM: Como Se Dice Racial Leverage

4/25/2024
The callers get all linguistic on Sherwin as the discussion of language in America comes into play. How and why do Black Americans defend the English language so hard? Sherwin then touches on Black people in government spaces and how that came to be. Thanks, J.F.K.

Duration:00:47:40