2/17/26 9AM: It’s Starting

Sherwin opens the show with a deeply personal reflection on Rev. Jesse Jackson — sharing memories of the civil rights icon and explaining why his most prized possession is a photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackson taken just hours before King’s assassination. He explores Jackson’s political legacy, his national impact, and his historical significance to Milwaukee. Sherwin dives into election integrity and media accountability. He discusses concerns surrounding the 2024 election, revisits Facebook’s embarrassment over fake political ads in 2016, and examines how tech policy has evolved since. The conversation shifts to federal oversight, the role of government in southern states, and the broader question of whether America has truly experienced a “close” presidential election since 2000. Sherwin tackles the rise of prediction markets and sports gambling. Sherwin argues that legalized betting has blurred ethical lines in broadcasting, potentially incentivizing corruption and turning political and sports coverage into a high-stakes free-for-all. In the final segment, Sherwin turns to health and economics. He questions the Ozempic craze and the sudden nationwide obsession with protein, noting that rapid weight loss isn’t healthy for everyone. He closes by revisiting grocery costs — pointing out that egg prices, which became a political flashpoint in 2024, are now even higher.