The Truth Unfiltered with Denise Thomas and Dr. Ken Harris

5/11/26 6PM: Mother’s Day Reflections, Public Safety Debates, and Culture Critiques

Dr. Ken opens the show with a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute, sharing personal stories about his upbringing and the influence of his mother on his life. The conversation shifts to public safety as he weighs in on Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission proposal to limit police pursuits, strongly supporting Chief Jeffrey Norman’s pushback. Dr. Ken argues that restricting law enforcement only undermines community safety and calls for greater support of officers. He also reflects on the tragic shooting of Milwaukee County employee Dennis Johnson, emphasizing both the pain for the victim’s family and the broader challenges faced in law enforcement. The hour wraps with a candid review of the film Michael, where Dr. Ken expresses disappointment over missed opportunities to fully capture the icon’s rise and work ethic.

5/11/26 7PM: Listener Voices, Everyday Debates, and Lighthearted Curiosity

Dr. Ken kicks off the second hour by engaging with listeners on the talk and text line, responding to commentary on George Floyd before steering the conversation back to Mother’s Day reflections. He invites the audience to share meaningful lessons their mothers taught them, creating a thoughtful and personal exchange. The discussion takes a turn into sports and culture as Dr. Ken questions NASCAR’s appeal and reacts to the idea of women drivers in the sport. He also explores rising gas prices and poses the question of whether electric vehicles—including electric NASCAR—are the future. The hour closes on a lighter note with a fun and curious debate about the difference between custard and ice cream.

5/4/26 6PM: Guests Join

Jason Fields and Alexander Gee joined Denise Thomas and Dr. Ken Harris to discuss the Center for Black Excellence and Culture in Madison.

5/4/26 7PM: McKinley Marina Racism

Denise and Dr Ken start the hour talking about an experience one of our Good Karma Brands teammates faced trying to fill up his boat.

4/27/26 6PM: Shooting at Correspondents Dinner?

Dr. Ken starts by welcoming everyone to the show and then starts talking about the difference how leaders are viewed based off of race. Following that Dr. Ken discussed Peter Burgelis announcing his intention to run for the US House of Representatives.  Dr. Ken came back from break to talk about the right to know vs knowing what's right and talks about the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner.