What happens when decisions made in Washington start showing up in everyday life here in Milwaukee and Wisconsin?

In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, we’re talking about the ripple effect—how federal policies and decisions can make their way down to local communities, families, businesses, workers, and people who rely on public programs.

DVJ breaks down several issues discussed in the episode, including Head Start funding and changes, SNAP and FoodShare, Medicaid and health funding, Milwaukee Job Corps, tariffs and their potential impact on Wisconsin businesses and consumers, and increased immigration enforcement in Wisconsin.

The conversation also turns to race, civil rights, and several documented cases involving law enforcement, racial discrimination, hate crimes, and violence against Black and Hispanic victims.

And because this is Cold World, we don't stay serious the entire time. 😂 The conversation eventually moves into crazy crime stories, apartment living, laundry-room struggles, coffee, grocery prices, tipping and restaurant life, football, travel plans, California, New York, and plenty of random Friday-morning conversation.

No script. No perfect transitions. Just DVJ and Michelle talking about what's happening, what they're seeing, and how bigger issues can affect regular people's everyday lives.

🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle 📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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