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Daily DownloadThis Episode is for the Birds (and Fisherman too)As April approaches, WTMJ Outdoors dives into spring hunting and fishing season in Wisconsin.
Captain Mark Hering, owner of King of Kings Sport Fishing Charters, previews the upcoming Lake Michigan season and what anglers can expect when chasing trout and salmon on the big lake.
Taylor Finger, Game Bird Ecologist with the Wisconsin DNR, breaks down turkey hunting season, including safety tips and what hunters need to know before heading out.
And Brad Heidel, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, shares insights on habitat work and advocacy efforts supporting duck hunters across the state.
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2026-03-2838 minWTMJ OutdoorsBuild a Deck and Cook a FishAs winter winds down and spring approaches, WTMJ Outdoors looks ahead to warmer days and more time outside.
Host Steve Scaffidi is joined by Eric Brown, owner of Outdoor Living Unlimited, to discuss how to transform your backyard into the ultimate outdoor space — from design to final build.
Keri Beck from the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation highlights the many spring and summer activities waiting in one of Wisconsin’s top outdoor destinations.
And Kelsey Murphy of Safe Catch shares tips on how to enjoy your ice fishing haul — or great alternatives if the fish weren’t biting this winter.
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2026-03-2138 minWTMJ OutdoorsMusky fishing, sports show and prairie preservationFrom trophy musky fishing to conservation efforts across Wisconsin and the return of one of the state’s most popular winter traditions, this week’s WTMJ Outdoors covers it all.
Steve Heiting of Minocqua — Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame member, guide, and outdoors writer — shares insight on musky fishing and his work educating anglers across the Midwest.
Stephen Buzza, Event Director of the 85th Annual Milwaukee Sports Show (March 6–8 at the Wisconsin State Fair Expo Center), previews this year’s show featuring more than 200 exhibitors, the lumberjack show, trout pond, and more.
And Eric Norberg of the Milwaukee Audubon Society high...
2026-02-2138 minWTMJ OutdoorsKeeping Up with NatureOn this week’s episode of WTMJ Outdoors, we explore the connection between conservation, fishing, and a lifelong love of the outdoors in Wisconsin. Aaron Schiller, Senior Fisheries Biologist with the Wisconsin DNR, provides an update on fish populations and explains how anglers help supply real-time conditions across the state. Paul Reith, Vice-Chair of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, previews topics facing hunters and anglers and how Wisconsinites can share feedback at upcoming Spring hearings. And Dusty Weiss, President of PodCamp Media, reflects on returning to scouting and how parenting has renewed his appreciation for time spent outdoors. WTMJ Outdoors airs Sa...
2026-02-0738 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News5P - Craig Koplien Cold Update, Reporter's Notebook Preview, Slavery Exhibits Dismantled, Brian Niznansky Weather Update, MPS Budget CutsThe weather outside certainly is frightful! WTMJ Meteorologist Craig Koplien gave safety precautions pertaining to frostbite. How do you protect yourself outside, and how long does it take for frostbite to take effect? Koplien detailed it all.
It’s Friday, so that means you get a preview of Adam’s Reporter’s Notebook! 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts previews an ongoing story about desegregation in Milwaukee’s Public Schools. Slavery exhibits at the President’s House in Philadelphia have also been dismantled.
Is this cold snap just a blip on the radar, or could their be more near-record days on the horizon? TMJ...
2026-01-2426 minWisconsin's Afternoon News4P - Bitter Cold Outside, Coast Guard Battles Through Cold, Week In Review, Royal Oakes Joins, Heart Health In The ColdThe weather outside certainly is frightful! WTMJ Meteorologist Craig Koplien gave safety precautions pertaining to frostbite. How do you protect yourself outside, and how long does it take for frostbite to take effect? Koplien detailed it all.
What is the coast guard up to when it is this freezing outside? 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello and Adam Roberts dove in to what these heroes are doing to battle through the cold and keep everyone safe.
The Milwaukee Admirals are playing outdoors on today of all days? The cream city’s hockey squad is playing in Minnesota. Jon Greenberg had words on the...
2026-01-2423 minWisconsin's Afternoon News3P - 3 at 3, Airlines Dropping Costs, Marty Brooks Allegations, MPS Budget Cuts, ICYMI, Everyday HeroIt’s the 3 at 3 on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello and Adam Roberts discuss the frigid, well-below freezing wind chill temperatures, a recent development on Milwaukee Public Schools’ budget and a Milwaukee airport “X” account update.
Passengers are getting lighter, so? This may be saving airlines money going forward. 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello reports on the numbers and the causes of this price drop. Adam Roberts said he cannot believe it!
620 WMTJ’s Adam Roberts and Julia Fello discussed the latest with the Marty Brooks allegations. Hear the statements they’ve pulled on the topic only on Wisconsin’s Aftern...
2026-01-2326 minWisconsin's Afternoon NewsEveryday Hero - A Disney Worker Runs In Front Of A Boulder! - Erik Bilstad ReportsA Disney worker saved the day but got whiplash and other injuries in the process. 620 WTMJ’s Erik Bilstad details a worker who jumped in front of a rolling boulder to save nearby spectators. For more information on this week’s edition of Everyday Hero, head to wtmj.com.
2026-01-2302 minWisconsin's Afternoon News4P - U-Haul Fire, Top Colleges Producing Packers, ICE Cameras, Craig Koplien Weather Update, Democratic Forum On Small BusinessesThere was a U-Haul fire in town? Mere blocks away from yesterday’s democratic debate, five alarms went off at a U-Haul building near First and Orchard. 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts broke down the blaze at the storage facility.
What are the top colleges currently represented on the Green Bay Packers’ roster? News flash – Wisconsin may be lower when it comes to NFL representation than you’d expect. 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello discussed today’s collegiate powerhouses and who is sending players to the next level at the highest rate.
There is a website dedicated to Milwaukee County and how the area shoul...
2026-01-2322 minWisconsin's Afternoon News3P - 3 at 3, Democratic Debate, Craig Koplien On The Cold, Freddy Peralta Trade ReactionIt’s the 3 at 3 on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello and Adam Roberts previewed Newbauer and Vos announcing a bill that will temporarily fund WisEye, Milwaukee County ICE information website that’s in the making, the Brewers trading Freddy Peralta to the Met and Giannis Antetokounmpo expressing his concerns about the Bucks’ current roster.
The democratic debate was filled to the brim with gubernatorial candidates last night. 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello and Adam Roberts had boots on the ground at the event. A variety of topics were brought up to get each candidates’ stance, including the concept of ICE, and ho...
2026-01-2226 minWisconsin's Afternoon News5P - Cold Day Criteria, Major Garrett Joins, Brian Niznansky Cold Update, Alexander Hamilton In Milwaukee!What conditions need to be met for schools to call off due to a “cold day”? Superintendents around the state of Wisconsin detail their criteria. 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello and Telly Hughes weighed in on the threshold and whether or not it’s appropriate given the ramifications of concepts like bus breakdowns, frostbite and more.
No more tariffs, and no more military missions to Greenland? What on earth happened? CBS’ Major Garrett dives in to what could have possibly led to President Donald Trump pivoting off of a rather aggressive plan with Greenland.
Is the snow at least done? While temperatur...
2026-01-2224 minWisconsin's Afternoon News4P - Democratic Debate Preview (Tory Lowe), Cursive In Schools, Street-Worthy Cars, Travel Wisconsin Snowmobile Destinations, Milwaukee Economy Briefing, Everyday HeroThe democratic debate is tonight! 101.7 The Truth’s Tory Lowe weighed in. Who are the standout candidates, and who is likely to prevail in the end? Lowe gave his insight live on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News on 620 WTMJ.
To cursive or not to cursive? Governor Phil Murphy is mandating teaching cursive writing in New Jersey schools. What is at the root of this idea? 620 WTMJ’s Telly Hughes and Julia Fello broke it all down.
Is your car street worthy? Learn about the checks and balances you should take to ensure that your car is safe to drive. Hear all about...
2026-01-2223 minWisconsin's Afternoon News5P - Cars Being Shot In Fond du Lac, Giannis 10-Time All-Star, Brian Niznansky Weather Update, Dr. Raymond On Sleep ApneaThe Fond du Lac Police Department is investigating a driving shooting incident from Saturday night. Multiple vehicles were involved in the altercation. 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello and Telly Hughes dove into the details with Adam Roberts.
Milwaukee Bucks 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named an all-star for the 10th straight year. What does it mean to be great? 620 WTMJ’s Telly Hughes refers back to an interview he had with the late-great Kobe Bryant. What does greatness mean, and what does Giannis need to do to reach the pinnacle? Hughes and Julia Fello broke it all down on Wisconsin’s Afte...
2026-01-2108 minWisconsin's Afternoon News4P - 5-Time OWI Offender Chase, Everyday Hero, Nasty Weather Incoming, Sleep Apnea Facts With Dr. John RaymondA 5-time OWI offender went on a crazy, 100 mph chase. How did the situation get to this point? 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello and Telly Hughes analyzed the high-speed chase on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News.
A Florida man jumped into traffic to save runaway toddlers? A story that sounds so surreal is true, as Florida native John Brittingham pulled over on the highway to keep the two little ones safe. 620 WTMJ’s Erik Bilstad has the story for this week’s Everyday Hero.
Indiana football has won a College Football Playoff National Championship on the heels of a remarkable 2-year turnaround! But that...
2026-01-2124 minWisconsin's Afternoon News3P - 3 at 3, NBA London Booing, Snowmobile Safety (DNR), Greenfield Woman Scammed At Crypto Kiosk, AARP Pushing For Transaction LimitsIt’s the 3 at 3 on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello and Telly Hughes discussed a bipartisan deal in Washington DC related to healthcare, the 2026 baseball hall of fame class announced today and a new West Allis plow name revealed.
The United States National Anthem was booed at an NBA game in London. A nearby heckler even yelped the phrase “leave Greenland alone!”. Will this just be the start of a global conflict being brought to life on the professional sports stage? 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello and Telly Hughes dove in.
The weather is beyond freezing, with wind chill temper...
2026-01-2026 minWisconsin's Afternoon NewsGreenfield Woman Scammed By Crypto Villains, AARP Weighs In With Insight - Julia Fello ReportsCryptocurrency scams are popping up all over, and a Greenfield senior citizen stepped into the studios to share her story with 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello. Learn about how this Greenfield woman was scammed out of $4,400 and the lessons that she wants other people to learn. She also provided great insight on the warning signs to look out for.
A brave Greenfield woman shared her scamming story, but how do we prevent instances like this one from happening to us and our loved ones in the future? The AARP joined 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello on the airwaves to give shockingly high rate...
2026-01-2015 minWisconsin's Afternoon News5P - 5 O'Clock Finish, Adam Roberts On Company Brewing Debate, Brian Niznansky Weather Update, Lost Files Collaborates With The Milwaukee BucksIt’s the 5 o’clock finish on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! 620 WTMJ’s Greg Matzek and Jessica Tighe covered an MLK connected shooting, Matt LaFleur coming back as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers and the College Football title game between Indiana and Miami is tonight!
What’s going on with Company Brewing, an establishment that closed its doors in 2024? 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts, the host of Reporter’s Notebook, dove into the details on what could be a sports bar/lounge if all gets approved.. Roberts gave the latest on what has transpired since Company Brewing filed for Chapter 7...
2026-01-2027 minWisconsin's Afternoon News4P - 4 O'Clock Focus, Koplein On Frigid Air, Armon Salamati On Keeping Dogs Entertained, Tim Sheehy MMAC Economic AdviseIt’s the 4 o’clock focus on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! 620 WTMJ’s Greg Matzek and Jessica Tighe covered this being the coldest week of the year, the latest with President Donald Trump’s aspirations to obtain Greenland and Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named an NBA all-star yet again.
Glorioso’s Italian Market is celebrating 80 years of businesses with a rand reopening and 80-year celebration on January 20th! The establishment is honoring 80 years of serving food to local families and etching themselves as a cornerstone of the community, owned by Carmine Presta. 620 WTMJ’s Greg Matzek and Jessica Tighe dove into the detai...
2026-01-2026 minWisconsin's Afternoon News5P - Adam Roberts' Reporter's Notebook, Connie Schneider Pushes For AEDs In Schools, Brian Niznansky Weather Update, Kent Lovern On Corey Stingley Case620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to give an official preview of this week’s edition of Reporter’s Notebook! Roberts outlined the importance of journalists getting into Venezuela amid conflict, yet it’s rather difficult in this political climate.
Connie Schneider is a certified CPR instructor and American Heart Association volunteer. Schneider’s nephew went into cardiac arrest years ago and survived after 13 minutes of CPR, and she wants to see schools have access to AEDs for cardiac emergencies. Schneider joined 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure and Julia Fello in studio on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News!
Will it be a snowy we...
2026-01-1725 minWisconsin's Afternoon NewsClerk And AJ Bayatpour's Incident On Non-Credential Recordings - 620 WTMJ's Adam Roberts JoinsWith the possible downfall of WisEye, an incident happened yesterday that demonstrated the friction over this matter lately. CBS58’s AJ Bayatpour attended a meeting equipped with a GoPro and his phone. There was then a message that non-credentialed members cannot record. 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts joined the program to outline the interaction between the clerk and Bayatpour after speaking with him.
2026-01-1504 minWisconsin's Afternoon News3P - 3 at 3, Woodman's Named Top 3 Grocer, Iran Latest, New Girl Scout Cookie, Congressman Brian Steil JoinsIt’s the 3 at 3 on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure and Julia Fello covered the Leinenkugal president stepping down from the role, a Wisconsin driver was arrested as testing over 21 times the restricted blood alcohol level (BAC) and a missing ring found after 48 years.
Woodman’s has been named the 3rd best large grocery store across the U.S. per Dunnhumby’s annual grocery study. What other notable grocery stores popped up near the top of this list? 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure dove into the details.
Iran is heavily discouraging protests in the form of execution threats, gunfire and...
2026-01-1426 minWisconsin's Afternoon News5P - GOP's Wrong Ad Image, Generation Z Worker Habits, Brian Niznansky Weather, Milwaukee Residential Fire SafetyThe Republican Party made quite the mistake in an advertisement. They posted a picture, claiming it was Mandela Barnes. It was actually David Crowley. 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts dives into the post that has the incorrect image.
Generation Z has all of its own defining tendencies, just like the other generations. The Generation Z work habits have definitive elements. What does this mean in the workplace and for Gen Z’s coworkers? Workplace expert Jeff Civillico joined 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure and Julia Fello with the details on what makes this group truly unique in the world of employees.
It’s gettin...
2026-01-1426 minWisconsin's Afternoon News4P - Fire In Milwaukee Apartment, Jason Wilde Joins, Cancer Center AI, Milwaukee Health BriefingBreaking News: There has been a Milwaukee apartment fire at a building with no sprinklers. Fire Chief Aaron Lipski spoke live at a press conference on the matter. Lipski provided an update on the fire cause, injuries and other details.
It’s Green and Gold Insiders time with Jason Wilde! The 3-time Wisconsin Sports Writer of the Year joined the show to break down the NFC Wild Card collapse between the Bears and Packers. Wilde also addressed the discourse around Matt LaFleur, whether the head coach will keep his job and what the Jeff Hafley sweepstakes look like.
Will artificial in...
2026-01-1426 minWisconsin's Afternoon News5P - WisEye Looks To GoFundMe, Snowmobile Conditions, Brian Niznansky Weather Update, Bryan Bulaga Recaps Packers SeasonWisEye is now relying on a group funding site, GoFundMe. What does WisEye bring to the table? 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News in studio to outline what this resource does and why it has resorted to group funding.
There may be snow on the ground, but before you grab your snowmobile, what do you need to know about conditions? Jacob Holsclaw, the Administrative Warden for the Department of Natural Resources, outlined what you need to know about the environmental elements at play for a popular hobby this time of year.
What does the weather look like for...
2026-01-1325 minWisconsin's Afternoon News4P - HAWS Brings In Lady The Dog, Bryan Bulaga Joins, Digital Detox Benefits, Driver's Ed With Debbie LazagaLady the dog visited the studio as the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) of Waukesha County helps find his next home! If you are interested in giving Pete a loving family, visit hawspets.org for more information.
The Packers were on the wrong end of the collapse heard around the world this past Saturday night. Green and Gold Insider Bryan Bulaga joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to analyze the heart-breaking defeat. What needs to change for the Green and Gold to get out of the dreaded wild card round, and will Jeff Hafley get poached by another NFL team in 2026? Th...
2026-01-1329 minWTMJ OutdoorsDeer Season Ends; Boat Show Season BeginsOn this week’s episode of WTMJ Outdoors, we take a comprehensive look back at the 2025 Wisconsin whitetail deer hunt and look ahead to one of winter’s biggest traditions — the Milwaukee Boat Show.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Outdoors Editor Paul Smith joins host Steve Scaffidi to break down the final harvest and hunter numbers, and to discuss the important relationship between Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer season and small businesses across the state.
Author Brian Reisinger (Land Rich, Cash Poor) explains the environmental role of deer hunting and how conservation efforts help protect Wisconsin’s land and natural resources.
And Ben Nielse...
2026-01-0538 min
WTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Michael Murphy's Secrets for Making It in NashvilleWisconsin Musician Michael Murphy has his sights on making it big in Nashville. He sat down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss his start as a musician, his move to Nashville and the importance of being a "good hang", auditioning for American Idol, and much more. It's all ahead on this chart-topping edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-12-2835 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Greg Marcus Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of the Marcus CorporationThe Marcus Corporation has built a stellar reputation in entertainment and hotels over the last 90 years. CEO Greg Marcus tells WTMJ's Libby Collins how it all began, talks about how movie theaters have evolved over the years, and takes a look at the future on this blockbuster edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-12-2135 min
Travel Wisconsin4P - Dugan Latest, Packers vs. Bears Preview, Skiing And Snowboarding (Travel Wisconsin), Badgers Volleyball Final Four Preview620 WTMJ’s very own Elizabeth Lintonen joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News wit the latest on the Hannah Dugan trial as proceedings wrap up and a verdict is determined. Craig Koplien also joined the program to discuss the possibility of a snow squall tonight. What is it, how do you handle being in one and what are the correct precautions we all must take?
It’s Green and Gold Insiders time with ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf! The battle for the north may very well come down to the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. Strouf dove in to the matchup...
2025-12-1927 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke Explains How An A.I. Data Center Came to WisconsinThe city of Port Washington has been at the center of the ongoing heated debate about A.I. data centers and their impact. Mayor Ted Neitzke sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss his path to leading the city and his vision for Port Washington. He also breaks down the entire story of how Port Washington was chosen as the site for a data center, and addresses concerns and criticism. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-12-1435 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Anthony Cotton Details His Road to Representing Some of Wisconsin's Most Notorious CasesAttorney Anthony Cotton has been representing criminal defendants for over twenty years. He's worked on some of Wisconsin's most infamous cases, including representing Morgan Geyser and Maxwell Anderson. He sat down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss how he got his start in criminal defense, some of his biggest and strangest cases, getting "not guilty" verdicts for clients who had confessed to crimes, and much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-12-0735 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Dan Winkelman Tells the Story of His Ride to Alaska to Raise Awareness for Pancreatic CancerDan Winkelman has lived many lives. Today on WTMJ Conversations, he sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss joining the Air Force as a teen, being a world-traveling pastor, his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, and more. Dan's latest adventure? A motorcycle trip to Hope, Alaska to raise awareness for Pancreatic Cancer. Get ready for motorcycle cameraderie, wildlife encounters, and more on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-11-3035 minWTMJ OutdoorsWTMJ Outdoors...Live From Deer Camp!It’s opening week of Wisconsin’s gun deer season, and WTMJ Outdoors goes live from a deer camp in Waupaca County. Host Steve Scaffidi joins Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Outdoors Editor Paul Smith and hunter Nate Van Zeeland for a behind-the-scenes look at the traditions, stories, and camaraderie that make this November weekend so special. Plus, two local chefs share how they fed more than a dozen hunters on Saturday night. Don’t miss this must-listen edition of WTMJ Outdoors, presented by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
2025-11-2638 minWTMJ OutdoorsDeer Camps and Dock DreamsWTMJ Outdoors gears up for Wisconsin’s gun deer season and a midwinter escape at the Milwaukee Boat Show. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Outdoors Editor Paul Smith shares his 2025 plans, opening-weekend deer camp insights, and stories from 40 years covering Wisconsin’s wild places. Peggy Farrell of UW–Stevens Point’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman program explains how workshops open the outdoors to more women, and Ben Nielsen previews the Boat Show’s 56th year. Listen Saturdays at 2 p.m. on 620 WTMJ or on our podcast page.
2025-11-1138 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Planting a Garden with Melinda MyersNationally known gardening expert, TV and radio host, author and columnist Melinda Myers joins WTMJ's Libby Collins to talk about how she began her career, how she spends her winter months when the plants aren't blooming, interviewing celebrities in their gardens, and much more on this edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2025-10-2635 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Mark Van Hecke Composes for Celebrities and Produces Alternative Rock MasterpiecesMark Van Hecke is a composer and producer born and raised in Milwaukee who has lead a fascinating life. He sat down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss his beginnings in music, composing for the Milwaukee Rep and actors like Willem Dafoe, producing the first albums for the Violent Femmes, creating music for video games and so much more. It's all ahead on this fascinating edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-10-1935 minWTMJ OutdoorsThe Case for Wolves in WisconsinWTMJ Outdoors heads north this week as host Steve Scaffidi explores the heart of Wisconsin’s outdoor culture. From innovative hunting gear to storytelling from the deer camp, and the complex legacy of the gray wolf, this episode dives deep into the people and passions that shape the state’s wild spaces.
Steve chats with Jeremy Moore, co-owner of Hodag Outdoors, about tools that elevate the whitetail hunting experience. Ron Weber, DNR forester and writer, shares reflections on tradition and the spirit of Wisconsin deer camps. And filmmaker Rachel Tilseth discusses her documentary People and Wolves, shedding light on the live...
2025-10-1540 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Christa Beall Diefenbach Discusses the History and Future of the Mitchell Park DomesThe future of the Domes has been in discussion for many years. Today on WTMJ Conversations, Libby Collins sits down with Christa Beall Diefenbach, Executive Director of Friends of the Domes. She talks about the history of the domes, from their opening in the 1960s to where they are today, as well as their architectural and horticultural significance. She also details Friends of the Domes, plan to revitalize the Domes and bring them into the 21st century. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-10-1235 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Kim Sajet's Path from Australia, to the National Portrait Gallery, to the Milwaukee Art MuseumThe Milwaukee Art Museum's new director had a long and interesting path to her new position. Today on WTMJ Conversations, she sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss the painting that changed her life, revitalizing the National Portrait Gallery, why she loves the Milwaukee Art Museum, and so much more.
2025-09-2835 minWTMJ OutdoorsDeer Archery Season is (Almost) Here!It’s hunting season in Wisconsin, and this week’s episode of WTMJ Outdoors leans in to the deer hunting seasons in our state.
Paul Smith, Outdoors Editor at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, walks through the traditions of deer camp with an emphasis on hunter safety as we head to the woods.
Dan Trawicki from the Southeast Wisconsin Bowhunters Chapter, on the specialness of the Deer archery and crossbow season which begins on September 13th in Wisconsin as the Fall weather begins to change the hunting environment.
We wrap it up with Shawn Connelly, Marketing Director for the American Birkebeiner, which...
2025-09-0838 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Kortney Zblewski Chronicles Her Journey to Recieving the 1000th Heart Transplant at UW HealthA heart/lung transplant is an extremely rare & high risk procedure. In fact, the UW Heart Transplant Center has only performed 17 such transplants since 1989. Today on WTMJ Conversations, WTMJ's Libby Collins sits down with Kortney Zblewski, a Wisconsin mother who documented her journey as a heart/lung transplant recipient on TIkTok. Kortney talks about her wait for a heart and lung, the challenging road to recovery, living her life to the fullest with a new heart, and so much more. It's all ahead on this uplifting edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-09-0735 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Sarah Larson Supports Victims of Abuse in the Catholic ChurchSara Larson is the Founder and Executive Director of Awake, a Milwaukee-based organization representing survivors of clergy abuse throughout the United States. Today on WTMJ Conversations, she sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss why she founded the organization, the mission of Awake, infiltrating the Vatican to get her message to Pope Leo, and much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-08-3135 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Adam Procell Tells His Story from Killing a Rival Gang Member to Working With PoliceThis week, Mayor Cavalier Johnson appointed Adam Procell as the new Director of Milwaukee's Office of Wellness and Community Safety. A few days before the announcement, WTMJ's Libby Collins talked with Adam about decisions he made as a teenager eventually leading him to become an advocate for violence prevention. He discussed his time in a prominent Milwaukee gang, his life in prison, and what made him turn it all around, as well as the work he does today to bridge the gap between the police and Milwaukee's troubled youth. It's all ahead on this gripping edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-08-2435 minWTMJ OutdoorsWhat the Heck is Glamping?WTMJ Outdoors is rolling right through the summer, but there’s still time for camping, or the fancier version (glamping), here in Wisconsin.
Plus, August nights make a lot of us think about cooler Fall mornings and the opening of the deer hunting seasons, and a local Conservation Warden with
his observations on the tremendous response to recent record flooding in Wisconsin.
Steve Spears, from Northern Tool & Equipment, joins the show to talk about upgrading your camping experience, summer or winter, with some great gear
and tools to bring some of the comforts of home to your campsite.
Jeff Pritzl, De...
2025-08-2138 minWTMJ OutdoorsWTMJ Outdoors: Unlimited Ways to Experience the OutdoorsThere's some great things happening outdoors in Wisconsin - and beyond - and on this week's edition of WTMJ Outdoors Steve Scaffidi introduces Eric Brown, owner of Outdoor Living Unlimited, on his love of the outdoors and how his company helps shape people's outdoor living experience.
Also on the program, Steve talks with Malorie Paine, Executive Director of the Plover Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, about the great recreational opportunities in Central Wisconsin, including hiking, biking, and other great outside adventures.
Lee VanDenBrink, owner of Aerial Wildlife Solutions, on his innovative solution to help landowners and hunters assess their property, fr...
2025-08-1539 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Artist Megan Woodard Johnson Discusses the Creation of her Abstract PiecesMegan Woodward Johnson creates her paintings by talking to them. Today on WTMJ Conversations, the Artist in Residence at Saint Kate the Arts Hotel sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins. She talks about the way that she puts together her pieces from scraps and paint, the way that audiences react to her art, and much more. It's all ahead on this perspective-shifting edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-08-1035 minWTMJ OutdoorsWTMJ Outdoors: State Fair Edition!On this week’s Special Edition of WTMJ Outdoors presented by Outdoor Living Unlimited, Steve Scaffidi takes you to the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair!
Featuring live at-the-fair interviews with State Fair CEO Shari Black, Midwest Farm Report’s Pam Jahnke, Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow, and representatives from the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, WTMJ Outdoors takes you right to the West Allis fairgrounds for this favorite annual summer event.
Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Scaffidiology Podcast and Point Taken, which airs weekdays 10-Noon on 620 WTMJ.
2025-08-0938 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Landscape Architect Joe Kresl Discusses the Importance of Urban Nature Spaces in WisconsinThe Wauwatosa Historical Society is presenting an exhibit of artifacts dating back to 1875, the year Charles Hawks, Sr. founded his business. Today on WTMJ Conversations, Joe Kresl, the current president of The Hawks Nursery Company, sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins. He talks about the history of the company, the importance of nature in urban spaces, his favorite gardens in Milwaukee, and so much more. It's all ahead on this informative edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-07-2735 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Maestro Alexander Platt Discusses His Journey to Conducting Symphonies and the Fascinating People He's Met Along the WayMaestro Alexander Platt hears music in his head at all times. As the conductor of three different orchestras, Alexander Platt works with a wide variety of different musicians. Today on WTMJ Conversations, he shares his story of how he got where he is today and his encounters with celebrities, royalty, and so much more. It's all ahead on this musical edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-07-2035 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Author and Coach Susan K Wehrley Talks About Trusting Your Gut and Her New TV ShowLocal author and motivational coach Susan K. Wehrley has written 12 books. Her latest, titled Shift has been turned into a docu-reality show that will air in September on multiple streaming services. Today on WTMJ Conversations, she sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss the importance of using your intuition, how trusting her gut saved her daughter's life and revealed a family secret, the challenges of producing her own tv show, and so much more. It's all ahead on this thrilling edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-07-1335 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Carl Giammarese Recounts the Trials and Tribulations of Playing in a Chart-Topping BandBillboard called The Buckinghams "the most listened-to band in America" in 1967. Today on WTMJ Conversations, guitarist Carl Giammarese tells Libby Collins everything about the Chicago pop outfit, including having the number one song in the country while being a senior in high school, playing on the Ed Sullivan Show, singing some of the most memorable jingles of all time, and so much more. It's all ahead on this chart-topping edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-07-0635 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Alderman Lamont Westmoreland Takes You Through a Day in the Life of One of Milwaukee's Most Outspoken Leaders5th District Alderman Lamont Westmoreland is known for being outspoken. He's only been a member of Milwaukee's Common Council for a few years, yet has made an impact because he is not afraid to tell it like it is. Today on Conversations, he sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss what he believes are the greatest problems threatening Milwaukee and what we can do to fix them. He also reveals how he feels about his status as a controversial figure, talks about his future political ambitions, and so much more. It's all ahead on this open, honest, and straightforward e...
2025-06-0135 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Kate McLaughlin from McLaughlin & Hayes Hat Company Talks About Being One of the Only Master Hat Makers in the CountryHat making is a lost art with only 15 master hat makers left in the United States, but three of them are right here in Milwaukee. Today on WTMJ Conversations, Kate McLaughlin from the McLaughlin & Hayes Hat Company talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about the lost art of hat making, creating headpieces for stage and screen, being immortalized in the Kentucky Derby Museum, and so much more. It's all ahead on this fashionable edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-05-2535 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Sierra Andrews Talks Life at MSOE in a Wheelchair and the Inspiration for Her Book, Not Everyone Walks the StageWhen she was 18 years old, Sierra Andrews was in a car accident that left her without the use of her legs. Yesterday, she graduated from MSOE. Today, she joins WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss the trials and tribulations of attending college in a wheelchair and her recently published children's book, Not Everyone Walks the Stage. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-05-1835 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Adam Meyers Details the Trauma Police Officers Can Experience After a Critical IncidentWhen a police officer is involved in a critical incident, many people are affected, but we seldom hear about the toll it takes on the first responder involved in the incident. Today on WTMJ Conversations, Hartford Township Police Captain Adam Meyers sits down with WTMJ’s Libby Collins to share his story and his newest initiative, Stop the Threat – Stop the Stigma. It’s all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2025-05-1135 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Filmmaker Michael Jahr Tells the Story of Joshua Glover, an Escaped Slave Whose Kidnapping in Milwaukee Led to the Formation of the Republican PartyIn 1854, a runaway slave named Joshua Glover made his way to the free state of Wisconsin. He was pursued by slave hunters and abducted in the middle of the night in Racine, leading to a group of over 5,000 people from Milwaukee and Racine coming together free Joshua from his imprisonment. Today on WTMJ Conversations, filmmaker Michael Jahr tells WTMJ's Libby Collins the breathtaking story of Joshua's betrayal by a friend, the riot that destroyed the courthouse imprisoning him, and how Joshua Glover's story led to the formation of the Republican Party and the election of Abraham Lincoln. It's all ahead on...
2025-05-0435 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Dr. Paul Trebian Shares Lessons Learned from Growing Up in AlaskaImagine growing up in the Alaskan wilderness as a member of the Tlingit tribe. Today on WTMJ Conversations, Dr. Paul Trebian, President & CEO of the International Institute of Wisconsin talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about experiences that shaped the person he is today. Hear Paul talk about his experience running into a bear in the wild, a fishing story he'll never forget, the best advice his grandma gave him, and so much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-03-3035 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Entertainment Critic Ryan Jay Tells Stories from Behind the Scenes on the Red CarpetYou might know him from The Morning Blend, but he's worked on the Jerry Springer Show, Bravo's reality programs, and is one of the foremost film critics in the country. Today on WTMJ Conversations, Ryan Jay shares behind the scenes stories from the world of entertainment with WTMJ's Libby Collins. He discusses creating a new radio show from the ground up, becoming a world-renowned Oz historian, being recognized by celebrities, and so much more. It's all ahead on this dramatic edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-03-2335 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Larry Lynne, Tells the Story of How He Became the Godfather of Milwaukee Rock n RollLarry Lynne has been in a countless number of bands. He has shared the stage with many musical icons. He's even had national radio hits. Today on WTMJ Conversations, the Godfather of Milwaukee Rock n Roll sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to talk about starting his band, the Skunks, sharing the stage with legends like Little Richard and Chuck Berry, recording hit songs like "Elvira" and "I Recommend Her", and so much more. It's all ahead on this rockin' edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-03-1635 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Greg Matzek Talks Running Track, Reality TV, and the Dynamics of a Locker RoomToday, you know him as the host of Wisconsin's Midday News. But how did Greg Matzek get to where he is today? Greg joins WTMJ's Libby Collins to talk about his start in radio, becoming a medical case study, the difference in Wisconsin sports teams' locker rooms, and so much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-03-0935 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Sister Charlene Zeisset Talks About the Study That Changed the Way We Think of Aging and AlzheimersThe Nun Study began in 1986, with the aim of answering the question of what causes Dementia and Alzheimer's. But this study has a connection to Milwaukee that you may not have known about! Today on WTMJ Conversations, Sister Charlene Zeisset talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about the origins and practice of the Nun Study, the legacy left by those involved, and what we can learn from it. It's all ahead on this fascinating edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-03-0235 min
Spanning The StateUpdates on SROS in MPS, Milwaukee's Auto Show and Agriculture Updates with The Fabulous Farm Babe Pam JahnkeToday on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan they are joined by 620 WTMJ Reporter Jessica Gatzow to talk about a meeting with the Milwaukee Public School District and the Milwaukee Police Department regarding getting school resource officers back in schools. Gatzow explains what it was like hearing the contentious arguments in the courtroom, Judge Borowski’s ruling to push the deadline back once again, the consequences for MPS for missing the first deadline and what will happen next. Then the host of 620 WTMJ's Midwest Farm Report and Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke talks to Kristin and Brian about mo...
2025-02-2731 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Marty Komisar from Biltrite Furniture and His Daughter Randi Discuss Making a Family Business Last Four GenerationsYou know them for their commercials and quality furniture, but how does a legacy business like Biltrite begin? Today on WTMJ Conversations, Marty and Randi from Biltrite Furniture sit down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss how the business began, growing up in a furniture store, predicting style trends, the furniture and funeral home connection, and much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-02-2335 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: St. Norbert Professor Ben Chan Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Jeopardy!Many of us love to play along with Jeopardy at home, but what does it take to make it on the show for real? Today, Jeopardy Champion and St. Norbert professor Ben Chan talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about how many times he tried out for the show, what it was like behind the scenes, going on a championship run, and who HE thinks is the best Jeopardy player of all time. It's all ahead on this genius edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-02-1635 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Stephanie Grady is Molding the New Generation of Female AthletesYou watched her for years as a FOX6 TV anchor. Now, Stephanie Grady has a new career teaching young female athletes how to succeed in all facets of their life. She tells WTMJ's Libby Collins her story of growing up devoted to training for the Olympics as a figure skater, her method for success, and her techniques for training young women to be camera-ready and business-savvy. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-02-0935 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Samer Ghani Captures Milwaukee's Underground Music Scene and its' Biggest Sports Stars on a Journey from Violin Virtuoso to Award-Winning PhotographerYou may not know his name, but chances are you've seen photos taken by Samer Ghani, who has worked for multiple organizations and businesses in the city. Samer grew up in Milwaukee as the son of an immigrant single mom from Palestine. Today, he talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about his experiences working with rock stars, athletes, and fashion models in New York City as a professional photographer. It's all ahead on this picture-perfect edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-02-0235 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Deacon Gary Nocasek Details His Journey from Children's Radio, to Wrestling, to Circus and Rodeo MinistryGary Nocasek may be the most interesting man in the world. He's held many different titles in wildly different fields, each of which sounds more outlandish than the last. Today on Conversations, he sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss his path from radio, to wrestling, to blessing lions, tigers, and circus clowns as the Deacon of Circus and Rodeo Ministry. If you think working for a church is boring, you'll change your mind after hearing this unbelievable edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2025-01-1235 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Travelling Nurse Kristine Hoiland Shares Stories from Helping People Around the WorldKristine Hoiland is a nurse practitioner in the Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Hematology and Oncology. But that's not the only thing Kristine does. She also works with international aid organizations, bringing her nursing skills to vulnerable patients in places like Haiti, Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Nigeria, Uganda, Pakistan and Ukraine. Today on WTMJ Conversations, she talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about her beginnings in travel nursing, working in an active war zone, being in New York City in the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic, and much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ...
2024-12-2235 min
Brewers All AccessBONUS: 2024 Games of the Year CountdownHappy Holidays from all of us at 620 WTMJ, your home for Brewers baseball. Dom Cotroneo cooked up his own top ten list of the best games of the 2024 season. This list is purely arbitrary and meant to give you some content to debate around the holidays for your memory bank from this season.
We go through each game with six key features: a prologue, a time capsule, the highlight recap, things you forgot, heroes of the game, and a title for the game in five words or less.
Sprinkled throughout the episode are audio calls from Bob Uecker, Jeff Levering...
2024-12-202h 05WTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Tim Gibbons Talks About the Importance of Local Business NewsAs the new Editor-in-Chief of the Milwaukee Business Journal, Tim Gibbons has a large role to fill, and he knows it. Today on WTMJ Conversations, he sits down with Libby Collins to discuss his beginnings as a reporter, the importance of local news, how to make business interesting, and much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-12-0835 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Cindy Karrels Reveals the Secrets of the Chocolate BrainCindy Karrels started crafting delicious chocolates for herself and her loved ones. Then, after more than ten years, she entered into competition at the State Fair. Today, the Best of Show winner talks to WTMJ's Libby Collins about how she began making chocolates, the people and ideas that inspire her luxurious flavors, and the intricacies of the chocolate-making process. It's all ahead on this delectable edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-12-0135 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: WMSE Music Director Sid McCain Talks About her Adventures in the Music Industry and Growing Up with Political Parents in Washington, D.C.Sidney McCain, Music Director of WMSE, has worked with some of the biggest names on the music industry. Today on WTMJ Conversations, she joins Libby Collins to discuss growing up as the rebellious child of two parents involved in politics, her time as an intern with MTV, and her work with countless record labels. Tune in to hear Sid talk about her favorite and least favorite artists to work with, find out how she ended up in Milwaukee, and hear her share a few memories of her famous father. It's all ahead on this rocking episode of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-11-2435 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Brian Noonan's Journey from Chicago's Nightclubs to Hollywood to Milwaukee's AirwavesBefore Brian Noonan became co-host of Spanning the State, he worked in L.A. as an actor and comedian. Today, he talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about growing up in Chicago, getting his start in radio, working as a bouncer with the mob, being a game show winner, and so much more. It's all ahead on this uproarious edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-11-0339 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Peter Rettler Runs to Commemorate Victims of 9/11Educator Peter Rettler has run every single day for over 30 years. Today on WTMJ Conversations, he tells WTMJ's Libby Collins how his journey began, continuing through hurdles like kidney stones, cancelled flights, and childbirth, and why he decided to turn his passion into a way to raise funds for the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum. It's all ahead on this invigorating edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-09-0835 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Twin Authors Leena and Leean Le Talk About the Horrors of Frank Nitty's March to WashingtonIn the summer of 2020, twins Leena and Leean Le joined Milwaukee activist Frank Nitty's march to Washington. What they experienced over those 24 days would change the course of their lives forever. Today, they sit down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to talk about how they became involved with the march, the cult-like atmosphere that developed as they walked across the country, and the way that summer affects their lives to this day. All this and much more on this suspenseful edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-08-2535 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: RV Adventurers Kira and Tim LafondFor some it's a dream come true, selling it all and hitting the road in an RV to see the country. Well, Kira and Tim Lafond did just that. Today on WTMJ Conversations, they talk with WTMJ's Libby Collins about their journey, the plethora of people they met along the way, and what they learned about themselves and each other. It's all ahead on this free-spirited edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-08-1835 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Afghan Refugee Qadir Shah HotekWe were shocked how quickly the Afghan government fell apart when the U.S. troop withdrawal took place. But Qadir Shah Hotek lived through it. Today, he tells WTMJ's Libby Collins how he escaped Afghanistan not knowing where he would end up, his long journey to the United States, starting a new life from nothing, and his work helping other new immigrants adjust to life in the United States. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-08-1135 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Farmer Wants A Wife Winner Grace GirardMost of us would never get on a plane, without knowing your destination, to meet the love of your life on a TV show. But Racine's Grace Girard decided to look for love on Fox TV's Farmer Wants A Wife. She tells WTMJ's Libby Collins how she found love on a TV show and the unexpected turn her romantic life took after the cameras stopped filming. It's all ahead on this delightful edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-08-0435 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Roger CaplingerRoger Caplinger spent 33 years as the Medical Director for the Milwaukee Brewers. In 2017 he received the devastating news that he had pancreatic cancer. Today, he sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss his remarkable journey, what he learned from working with the Brewers, the revolutionary pancreatic cancer research being done in Milwaukee, and so much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2024-07-2835 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Independent Presidential Candidate RFK, Jr. and a Look at the Kennedy Family Political DynastyWith the RNC in Milwaukee, politics are at the top of everyone's mind. On this edition of WTMJ Conversations, Libby Collins shares 3 interviews about an American political dynasty: the Kennedys. First, Libby talks with former Congressman Patrick Kennedy about his struggles with mental health. Next, an interview with the former boarding school roommate of JFK Jr., and finally, an exclusive interview with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. where he talks about his complicated family dynamic, being scrutinized by the media, and much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-07-1435 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Diana Higgenbottom AnagnostopoulosDiana Higgenbottom Anagnostopoulos has had a long journey. After finding out as a child that she was adopted, her search for her birth parents is a story decades in the making. Today, she sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to tell the whole tale, from finding out that her biological mother did not want to meet her, to being reunited with her father's family, and having her journey be the focus of a documentary. It's all ahead on this heartwarming edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2024-07-0735 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Ivan BannierIvan Bannier, a sixteen-year-old from Franklin, Wisconsin, is part of a very exclusive club. He is one of about 500 people to earn every scouting merit badge! On this edition of WTMJ Conversations, he talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about his favorite badges, the highs and lows of his quest, the badges that almost made him give up, and what he could possibly do now. Be prepared for this exciting edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-06-3035 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Sister Debra ScianoSister Debra Sciano is not only the provincial leader for the School Sisters of Notre Dame, but she also spent years working in the District Attorney's office. What's it like being a nun in the 21st century? Sister Debra Sciano joins WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss balancing her duties to the church with her life as a lawyer, the increasing age of nuns, and much more on this candid edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2024-06-0935 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Ken HumphreyIn early 2023, Mark Jensen was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 1998 murder of his wife. Today, WTMJ's Libby Collins sits down with that trial's jury, Ken Humphrey. Ken goes deep into the jury selection process, gives us the inside scoop on how a jury operates, and talks about his new book, which is loosely based on his experiences with the trial. It's all ahead on this thrilling edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-05-1935 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Kristin BreyYou know her from Spanning the State and As Goes Wisconsin, but there's so much more to Kristin Brey. Today, she sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to tell her story. Tune in to hear about Kristin's life as an actor in Hollywood, her time working in tech in New York, and how she ended up in Milwaukee at WTMJ. It's all ahead on this exciting edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2024-05-1235 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: The Milwaukee RecordMayor Cavalier Johnson recently proclaimed April 7th, 2024 as "Milwaukee Record Day" in honor of the publication's ten year anniversary. Today, WTMJ's Libby Collins sits down with the Milwaukee Record's co-founders, Matt Wild and Tyler Maas, for a hilarious discussion about music, culture, gentle sarcasm, and much more on this edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2024-05-0535 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Tom SellarsAs the CEO of Sellars Absorbent Materials, Tom Sellars has been dedicated to creating sustainable, environmentally friendly products. But Tom is much more than a businessman. He has worked with artists like James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Jerry Garcia, and even Paul McCartney to plan massive concerts to raise awareness of Earth Day. Tom joins WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss how he first began working with musicians, some of his favorite "on the tour bus" stories, and his pivot to starting a business that became a multi-million dollar company. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-04-2135 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Ben MulwanaMusician Ben Mulwana was born in Uganda, but now resides in Wisconsin. Today, he tells WTMJ's Libby Collins the story of how he began playing music in Africa, his move to Wisconsin, his biggest culture shocks and much more on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-04-1435 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Kathie GiorgioMany people dream of writing a book. But where do you start? On today's WTMJ Conversations, Libby Collins sits down with founder of Waukesha's International Creative Writing Studio, Kathie Giorgio, to discuss how she began writing, the events in her life that inspire her work, how she helps aspiring authors get published, and much more! It's all ahead on this exciting edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2024-03-1035 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Angie MackIf you wanted to record an album, where would you go? Nashville, New York, or L.A.? What about Grafton? Today, WTMJ's Libby Collins sits down with Blues Historian Angie Mack to talk about a recording studio that recorded some of the most influential blues artists of the genre. Learn about the early days of Paramount Records, how Grafton is keeping its blues legacy alive, and much more on this exciting edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-03-0335 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Anwar Floyd-PruittAnwar Floyd Pruitt may be the most interesting man in Milwaukee. He is an artist and puppeteer, a Harvard graduate, and much more. He sat down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss how he became an artist in his 30s, being attacked while creating a Black Lives Matter mural, and more on this exciting edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-02-1835 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: David LeeGrowing up, David Lee wanted to be the Chinese George Clooney. Today, he's the president and general manager of Milwaukee NPR. He sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss how he ended up in Milwaukee, the trials and tribulations of working as a screenwriter, the tremendous impact that public radio has had on his life, and much, much more. It's all ahead on this exciting edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2024-02-1135 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Dale KooyengaThe Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce has a new president: Former State Senator Dale Kooyenga. He sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss his history in the military, his time in politics, the challenges he faces coming into his new role, and what makes him ready for it. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2024-01-0735 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Holly McManusPolice dog handlers have to form a trusting relationship with their K-9 partner, but it doesn't mean it's always easy. Franklin Police Detective Holly McManus sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to talk about some of the challenges, building her relationship with Franklin's first K-9, and the charitable foundation started in his name. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2023-12-1035 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Carole MeekinsCarole Meekins has spent 32 years as anchor at TMJ4. She tells WTMJ's Libby Collins about how she began her career in news, her doubts when she first arrived in Milwaukee, her passion for showing the positive side of the city, and much more on this edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2023-12-0335 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Raven JemisonRaven Jemison has worked with sports teams in the NHL, MLB, NFL, and the NBA. She sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to talk about her life and personal journey, how she began working with the Milwaukee Bucks, and her new book. It's all ahead on this exciting edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2023-11-2635 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Scott KlugMilwaukee native Scott Klug started his career as a TV news reporter, but changed careers serving Madison in Congress for 4 terms. Now, he's starting a podcast designed to reach out to Americans who don't necessarily fit in with the left or the right. WTMJ's Libby Collins sits down with him to discuss his life before Congress, his time in politics and the Gang of Seven, and what he's doing now. It's all ahead on today's edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2023-10-1535 minWTMJ ConversationsWTMJ Conversations: Dr. Eve HallDr. Eve Hall has held many positions throughout her life. From her time as a teacher, to working for Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson, to becoming the President and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League. She sat down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to talk about how she got where she is today, the way that her career paths have intertwined, the history of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League, and more on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
2023-10-0135 min
WTMJ NightsA St. Patrick's Day edition of WTMJ Nights!A three-hour St. Patrick's Day edition of WTMJ Nights! The question of the night.... How do you celebrate your St. Patrick's Day?
Brian dives into a quick history lesson on the holiday and tells us how he celebrates as someone who is Irish.
Corn Beef... do you enjoy it? Are there text phrases that ever upset you? Brian goes through text phrases that apparently rub the younger generation the wrong way.
Do parents have a hiding spot from their kids?
In the second half of the show, it's At The Breweries where of course beer in Milwaukee is the hot...
2023-03-181h 54
Brewers All AccessTyler Kepner joins to talk 1982 World Series, modern pitching, and trivia!Tyler Kepner is a New York Times baseball columnist with a knack for digging up the deepest cuts of baseball history and trivia for his readers.He has authored two New York Times Bestsellers with 2019's "K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches" and his most recent work, "The Grandest Stage: A History of the World Series."We sit down to discuss the research that goes into these two works, the 1982 World Series, and plenty of Hall of Fame discussion as well. His annual holiday trivia extravaganza can be found here: https...
2023-02-0136 min