8 AM: Truth in the Morning: One Missed Check (Hour 2)

Bailey Coleman and Dame Ellzey keep the conversation going with a raw look at economic vulnerability. Dame reflects on his past job and how close many are to financial collapse—just one missed paycheck away. The discussion shifts to Milwaukee’s aggressive ticketing system and the city’s push to collect. Callers weigh in on The Hop, Milwaukee’s streetcar, and Bailey draws a comparison to Seattle’s once-small monorail. Dame closes with a reality check: if Seattle took 30 years to expand, Milwaukee might not see real transit growth until 2053.