Truth Be Told

Truth Be Told with Denise Thomas and Telly Hughes is where we cut through the noise and bring you the real stories behind the headlines. The Effective Communication Coach Denise Thomas and the two-time Emmy Award-winner Telly Hughes keep fans entertained and informed on the latest in local and national news while having fun with all the hot topics in pop culture and sports. DT and Telly will uplift, highlight, and celebrate African American culture and the people making a difference in their community and beyond.

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Episodes

8/12/24 7AM Dvontaye Mitchell Update - All 4 Men Booked.

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About the 4 Men That are Charged with The Murder of Dvontaye Mitchell and That One of Them Made Bail.

Aug 12, 2024•47 min

8/12/24 8AM As a Parent, Should Schools Ban Phones?

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About Schools Banning Phones and Why They Feel the Need to.

Aug 12, 2024•48 min

8/9/24 7AM 3 Black Men

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About the 3 of the 4 Men That Were Charged with the Murder of Dvontaye Mitchell Are Black.

Aug 09, 2024•47 min

8/9/24 8AM Donald Trump and Black Women

This Hour DT & Telly Discuss Donald Trump Comments About Black Women and His Votes from Them.

Aug 09, 2024•47 min

8/8/24 7AM Should Lawmakers Mandate Weekly Pay?

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About Should Employers Handout Checks Weekly? They Also Discuss Other Topics in Entertainment News.

Aug 08, 2024•49 min

8/8/24 8AM Showdown in The Eau Claire Town

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About VP Harris and JD Vance Showing Up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and JD Vance Pulls Up on VP Harris

Aug 08, 2024•48 min

8/7/24 1PM: Charges Filed

Charges have been filed in the murder of D'Vontaye Mitchell! Is EVERYONE being held accountable though?!

Aug 07, 2024•48 min

8/7/24 2PM: Truth TELLing?! TELLY?! Come on!

Someone come get Telly. Why does he want to act brand new?

Aug 07, 2024•48 min

8/6/24 7AM: Did Kamala Harris Choose the Right VP?

Breaking News! Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her Vice-Presidential choice. DT and Telly give their instant reaction to the pick and believe it is GAME ON now for the 2024 Election.

Aug 06, 2024•47 min

8/6/24 8AM: Donald Trump the YouTube Streamer

Donald Trump join YouTube streamer Adin Ross for a conversation where he made statements about Kamala Harris failing the Bar Exam. DT and Telly want to know who is believing the LIES! DT also shares her thoughts on people attacking abortions while sitting quiet when black people are murdered in the streets.

Aug 06, 2024•45 min

8/5/24 7 AM: Not the Time D-Wade

DT & Telly begin the show discussing the 2024 Olympics in Paris and Noah Lyles insane win. But one thing that they thought was unnecessary was Dwyane Wade's commentary of X (Twitter). Can we celebrate this win first??

Aug 05, 2024•47 min

8/5/24 8 AM: New Developments on D'Vontaye Mitchell Case

DT & Telly show the listeners the new footage that appeared regarding the unrightful killing of D'Vontaye Mitchell...What was displayed was completely outrageous. DT & Telly, as well as listeners, weigh in.

Aug 05, 2024•47 min

8/2/24 7AM Are We, As Black People, Tired of Tyler Perry Movies?

This Hour DT & Telly Discuss That Some People Are Tired of Stereotypical Tyler Perry Movies and Why.

Aug 02, 2024•48 min

8/2/24 8AM Black Hollywood Men Dressed in Drag

This Hour DT & Telly Discuss the Thin Line Between Pride and Manhood as Black Men Dress up as Women in Hollywood.

Aug 02, 2024•47 min

8/1/24 7AM Recaps and Reactions From Trump's Interview at The National Association of Black Journalist

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About the Nasty Interview That Donald Trump Gave at The NABJ in Chicago.

Aug 01, 2024•46 min

8/1/24 8AM Recaps and Reactions From Kamala Harris Rally in Atlanta

This Hour DT & Telly Recaps and Discuss Kamala Harris Rally That Was Held in Atlanta.

Aug 01, 2024•46 min

7/31/24 7AM The Pied Piper of R&B (R.Kelly) is Back

This Hour DT & Telly Talk About R.Kelly Filing an Appeal with The US Supreme Court to Get His Convictions Dropped.

Jul 31, 2024•47 min

7/31/24 8AM Low Sales Tax Puts City in Deficit

This Hour DT & Telly Talk About Attending the NABJ in Chicago Where Trump is Having a Speech and Truth Swiping.

Jul 31, 2024•47 min

7/30/24 7AM Milwaukee Alderman Has a Troubled Call with 911

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About Milwaukee Alderman Experiencing a Hit & Run and Contacting 911 and The Operator Wasn't Helpful.

Jul 30, 2024•46 min

7/30/24 8AM National Association of Black Journalist Weekend in Chicago

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About the National Association of Black Journalist Being in Chicago with Donald Trump Being a Guest Speaker.

Jul 30, 2024•47 min

7/29/24 7AM Update on Mass Park Shooting

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About the Olympics and Gives Us an Update on The Mass Park Shooting.

Jul 29, 2024•48 min

7/29/24 8AM Sonya Massey Update

This Hour DT & Telly Updates the Sonya Massey Murder.

Jul 29, 2024•46 min

7/26/24 7AM MPS Superintendent Appointed

This Hour DT & Telly Discusses About Financial Literacy and Newly Appointed MPS Superintendent.

Jul 26, 2024•48 min

7/26/24 8AM The Obamas Endorses who??

This Hour DT & Telly Breaks the News That the Obamas Decided to Endorse VP Kamala Harris in The Presidential Race.

Jul 26, 2024•45 min

7/25/24 7AM Black People Obligated to Vote For Kamala Harris

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About Joy Reids Comments About "Black People are Weird If They Don't Vote for VP Harris" in The Presidental Race.

Jul 25, 2024•47 min

7/25/24 8AM Whats The Game Plan Here??

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About Biden Exit Speech and What's The Next Gameplan for VP Harris, Democrats, and The Republicans.

Jul 25, 2024•46 min

7/24/24 7AM Are You Voting For VP Harris?

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About VP Kamala Harris Being Nominated for President and Are People Having a Biased/Unbiased Vote.

Jul 24, 2024•47 min

7/24/24 8AM Justice For Dvontaye Mitchell

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About the Family of Dvontaye Mitchell Protesting in Front of The DA Office and What Type of Justice Should Be Served.

Jul 24, 2024•45 min

7/23/24 7AM Mass Shooting in a Milwaukee Park; One Fatal

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About the Mass Shooting That Left One Dead After 45 Seconds of Shooting.

Jul 23, 2024•46 min

7/23/24 8AM Sonya Massey

This Hour DT & Telly Talks About Illinois Woman Sonya Massey Being Shot and Killed in Her Own Home by Police That She Called.

Jul 23, 2024•46 min

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