Remembering Clarence Carter, Surplus Check Skepticism & Milwaukee’s Rising Costs

Homer and Bailey open the show with gratitude before honoring soul legend Clarence Carter and sending condolences after the passing of Frank from Five Star Training Academy. They then react to Wisconsin’s failed surplus bill, questioning whether proposed $300–$600 rebate checks were real relief or political “crumbs” ahead of election season. The conversation expands into concerns about education funding, property taxes, rent, groceries, and whether short-term payouts distract from long-term solutions. Listeners add perspective on who would have qualified, what the bill actually offered, and how rising assessments in neighborhoods like Sherman Park could push longtime residents out.