8AM: Police Tracking Scandal, Abuse of Power Allegations, Alexis Patterson Lawsuit (Hour 2)

Homer and Bailey begin hour two discussing a Milwaukee police officer accused of misusing the Flock license plate tracking system. According to the criminal complaint, Officer Josue Ayala allegedly accessed the system dozens of times while on duty to track a woman he was dating and her ex-partner, listing “investigation” as justification. The hosts break down the allegations, the reported plate searches — including over 100 checks in two months — and what it says about abuse of power and public trust. The conversation then shifts to the latest development in the long-running disappearance of Alexis Patterson. Her mother, Ayanna Patterson, has announced plans to pursue a federal civil rights lawsuit, alleging investigative failures and calling for an independent DNA test of a woman she believes could be Alexis. Homer reflects on being part of the original community search effort and how unified Milwaukee felt during that time. The hour closes with a heartfelt discussion about the pain of unanswered questions, the endurance of a mother’s hope, and the kind of community unity that has been difficult to recapture since.