1/29/26 11AM: Skills, Schools, and the Cost of Violence

In Hour 3, Sherwin continues the conversation about the skill sets and academic levels needed to succeed in the trades, taking a few pointed detours along the way. He reflects on how conflict used to be handled with a sense of honor—and how today, too often, physical confrontations escalate into gun violence. The hour then turns serious as Sherwin breaks down alarming reading and math scores within Milwaukee Public Schools, arguing that the steady decline is not accidental but the result of long-standing institutionalized racism. Callers Derek and Al jump in with their own perspectives, adding tension, humor, and sharp commentary to the discussion. Sherwin wraps up the show by reacting to the YouTube chat and closing out the day’s conversations.