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Wisconsin's Afternoon News
4P - Honoring Lance Sijan, Bryan Bulaga Joins, Alexian Brother Feature, Mark Kass Top Sports Stories
Lance Sijon, a Wisconsin hero, passed away after being ejected from an F4 and being held prisoner. 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure reported on the hero. It’s Green and Gold Insiders time with Bryan Bulaga! The former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman expanded on the Green and Gold’s overtime loss to the Bears, Jordan Love’s injury, the NFC playoff picture and the likelihood that Malik Willis is the team’s backup next year. 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts did a feature on the Alexian Brothers – let’s dive in! What were the top sports stories of 2025? Milwaukee Business Journal’s Mark Kass joined...
2025-12-23
28 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
3P - 3 at 3, Barnes And Noble Growth, Venezuela Boats, Telly Hughes Joins, Loneliness During The Holidays
It’s the 3 at 3 on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! John Mercure and Adam Roberts discussed where the flu is the worst as people travel for the holidays, a Milwaukee family still struggling with the impacts of a drastic summer flood and how inflation is impacting Santa’s treats. Barnes and Noble locations are popping up everywhere, as the company is growing again! 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure and Adam Roberts dive in to the growth of the brick and mortar spots. The double strike on a boat near Venezuela is gaining traction because now there is ANOTHER dispute with a boat in the r...
2025-12-22
25 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Greg Marcus Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of the Marcus Corporation
The 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!
2025-12-21
35 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
5P- Everyday Hero, Harley Workers Returning, Kent Lovern Joins, Brian Niznansky Weather, Joel Brennan Running For Governor
What would you do if a violent act was ongoing right in front of you? This week’s Everyday Hero faced just that scenario, and they saved the day. 620 WTMJ’s Erik Bilstad highlighted the heroic effort. Harley-Davidson employees will be back in office, as the motorcycle company is requiring that white-collar employees return to working in the Milwaukee headquarters starting in March. 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure and Julia Fello dove into the details. Kent Lovern joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News in studio to recap the Hannah Dugan trial with 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure and Julia Fello. It’s chilly again, and t...
2025-12-20
27 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
4P - Reporter's Notebook Preview, Jason Wilde Joins, Week In Review, Joel Brennan In Studio
What are the main storylines this weekend? 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts joined John Mercure and Julia Fello in studio to preview what he has his eye on ahead of the weekend. It’s Green and Gold Insiders time with Jason Wilde! The 3-time Wisconsin Sports Writer of the Year broke down the importance of the upcoming Packers vs. Bears matchup, an update on injuries and the NFC playoff picture. It’s all on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News. In a week that has been filled with Hannah Dugan trial updates, a seismic NFC North battle preview and much more, we looked back and...
2025-12-20
28 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
3P - 3 at 3, Dugan Recap, Epstein Files Released, Local Beverage Drive Thru, Kent Lovern Joins
It’s the 3 at 3 on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure and Julia Fello discuss the Trump renaming of the Kennedy Center, a developing story on Chris Farley’s Brother and an update on the Powerball Prize rising to $1.5 billion. The Hannah Dugan case is done. The judge was found guilty of felony construction but not guilty of concealing a person to prevent arrest. 620 WTMJ’s Elizabeth Lintonen joined John Mercure and Julia Fello in studio to break down the 4-day case. It’s release day for the Epstein Files. What are the main takeaways from this latest development...
2025-12-19
25 min
Travel Wisconsin
4P - Dugan Latest, Packers vs. Bears Preview, Skiing And Snowboarding (Travel Wisconsin), Badgers Volleyball Final Four Preview
620 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...
2025-12-19
27 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
3P - Morgan Geyser In-Depth Focus
It’s in-depth on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News. 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure and Julia Fello began this month’s edition of in-depth with the history of the Morgan Geyser case and how a slender man worshipping person was driven to carry out such violent acts. John and Julia also track the ongoing coverage of the Hannah Dugan trial. What is the true background on Morgan Geyser’s health? Jonathan Lavoy joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to discuss the history of schizophrenia, Geyser’s case, her status when she allegedly removed an ankle bracelet and much more. What is parasocial behavior, and what role...
2025-12-18
28 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
4P - Mayfair K-9 Lawsuit, Mark Tauscher Joins, Debbie Lazaga's Car Safety Lesson, Dale Kooyenga Joins
It’s Tory Lowe time! 101.7 The Truth’s very own Tory Lowe joined the program to talk about a dispute involving a security K-9 that bit somebody at the Mayfair Mall. 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure, Julia Fello and Lowe dove into the situation. Green and Gold Insiders time! Mark Tauscher (Wilde and Tausch, weekdays from 9am-noon across ESPN WI) joined 620 WTMJ with his perspective on the Micah Parsons injury and a pivotal upcoming NFC North clash with the Chicago Bears. What should people do when their cars get stuck in the snow? Debbie Lazaga joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News with a report...
2025-12-18
26 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
3P - 3 at 3, Dugan Trial, Micah Parsons Tears ACL, Senator Ron Johnson Joins,
It’s the 3 at 3! John Mercure and Julia Fello discussed Bucks 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo buying a multifamily complex in Brooklyn, Jelly Roll being the closer for Summerfest on and John recapped a funny story from last week’s listener trip down south just last week. It’s Day 1 of the Hannah Dugan trial. 620 WTMJ’s Elizabeth Lintonen joined Wisconsin’s afternoon news to discuss the early progressions of the trial and what to expect going forward. A Cedarburg man making music in Memphis? 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure sat down with Matthew Wilson to tell his story. Wilson grew up in a family...
2025-12-15
28 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke Explains How An A.I. Data Center Came to Wisconsin
The 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!
2025-12-14
35 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
5P - WTMJ Standout, Kapco Interviews, Brian Niznansky Weather, Jason Wilde On Broncos Week
Who is the next WTMJ Standout of the Year? It’s a boat. Yes… a boat. 620 WTMJ’s Erik Bilstad dives in to tell the story. It’s all about giving at Grafton and Kapco! A pair of Cedarburg High School students joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to talk more about the Kapco Kids2Kids Toy Drive! TMJ4’s Brian Niznansky joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to report on the frigid temperatures and what lies ahead as the wind chill projections don’t look too hot… literally. It’s Green and Gold Insiders time with Jason Wilde! The 3-time Wisconsin Sports Writer of the...
2025-12-13
25 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
WTMJ Standout - A Boat?!
Who is the next WTMJ Standout of the Year? It’s a boat. Yes… a boat. 620 WTMJ’s Erik Bilstad dives in to tell the story.
2025-12-13
06 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
3P - 3 at 3, Kapco Kids2Kids toy Drive, Sherrone Moore Update
It’s the 3 at 3! Julia Fello and Telly Hughes took a look around the Kapco Kids2Kids Toy Drive in Grafton, WI, there’s an FDA Blackbox warning and Marian University made the announcement that certain enrollees are in line for 50% off. 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello and Telly Hughes gave an idea of the sights and sounds in Grafton, WI. The Kapco Kids2Kids Toy Drive is an amazing cause for children in and around the area. Live interview time! 620 WMTJ’s Julia Fello and Telly Hughes conducted a live interview with Mike McManus at the 2025 Kapco Kids2Kids Toy Drive. W...
2025-12-12
26 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
4P - Sherrone Moore Update, Media Monopoly, Peter Fagen On Giannis Trade Talks, Shoplifting With A Cop? Standout Of The Year
The Sherrone Moore saga is only growing crazier. 620 WTMJ’s Telly Hughes reported on the latest developments with Michigan’s former head football coach who went on a threatening tirade yesterday. Sherron Moore saga cont. A Paramount Chief reportedly promised President Donald Trump ‘sweeping changes’ at CNN after the Warner Bros deal. What’s next? Julia Fello and Telly Hughes have the details. What are the repercussions of continued Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation? Peter Fagen gives the details, and 620 WTMJ’s Julia Fello and Telly Hughes responded. Shop with a Cop was… shoplifted? That’s right, there’s an accused shoplifter who was...
2025-12-12
23 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
5P - Statute Of Limitations, Sherrone Moore Fired, Standout Of The Year, Lauren Larsen's Weather Report, Mark Tauscher Joins!
The statute of limitations for hiding a corpse and human trafficking have changed. Telly and Julia have the latest. Sherrone Moore is out as the University of Michigan’s head football coach. Telly Hughes and Julia Fello have the details! We have another standout of the year nomination! Hear the latest on who 620 WTMJ’s Erik Bilstad is hiring as we reflect on the highlight moments and people of 2025. What’s the weather looking like after all that frozen rain and snow? TMJ4’s Lauren Larsen joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News with a preview of tonight’s temperatures and any upcoming sno...
2025-12-11
24 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
Standout Of The Year Nominee - A Hero In Beloit
We have another standout of the year nomination! Hear the latest on who 620 WTMJ’s Erik Bilstad is hiring as we reflect on the highlight moments and people of 2025.
2025-12-11
02 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
Waukesha Christmas Parade Threat - Adam Roberts Joins
Waukesha police detained someone who sent out some social media posts insinuating a threat to the Christmas parade. 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News with the details you need to know.
2025-12-08
04 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Anthony Cotton Details His Road to Representing Some of Wisconsin's Most Notorious Cases
Attorney 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!
2025-12-07
35 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
Mercurious Episode 3 - Desert Island Questions With Kent Lovern
Mercurious episode 3 is out and about! 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure took a walk with attorney Kent Lovern and got to know Lovern as a person. This hit involves ‘deserted island’ questions to find out what Lovern truly holds near and dear.
2025-12-05
04 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
Mercurious Episode 3 - Kent Lovern With Police Horses
Mercurious Episode 3 with Kent Lovern is out! 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure goes for a stroll with the Milwaukee County District Attorney. Lovern has a strong connection with nature, specifically horses. Mercure walks through the stables talking about the animals, Lovern’s passions and what inspires him.
2025-12-04
04 min
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
Debbie Lazaga Found Milwaukee's Christmas Present!
It’s time to get in the Christmas spirit! 620 WTMJ’s Debbie Lazaga shares a festive story about Milwaukee’s way of celebrating the December holiday in grandiose fashion.
2025-12-04
02 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Dan Winkelman Tells the Story of His Ride to Alaska to Raise Awareness for Pancreatic Cancer
Dan 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!
2025-11-30
35 min
WTMJ Outdoors
WTMJ 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.
2025-11-26
38 min
WTMJ Outdoors
Deer Camps and Dock Dreams
WTMJ 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.
2025-11-11
38 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Planting a Garden with Melinda Myers
Nationally 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.
2025-10-26
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Mark Van Hecke Composes for Celebrities and Produces Alternative Rock Masterpieces
Mark 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!
2025-10-19
35 min
WTMJ Outdoors
The Case for Wolves in Wisconsin
WTMJ 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...
2025-10-15
40 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Christa Beall Diefenbach Discusses the History and Future of the Mitchell Park Domes
The 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!
2025-10-12
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Kim Sajet's Path from Australia, to the National Portrait Gallery, to the Milwaukee Art Museum
The 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.
2025-09-28
35 min
WTMJ Outdoors
Deer 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...
2025-09-08
38 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Kortney Zblewski Chronicles Her Journey to Recieving the 1000th Heart Transplant at UW Health
A 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!
2025-09-07
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Sarah Larson Supports Victims of Abuse in the Catholic Church
Sara 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!
2025-08-31
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Adam Procell Tells His Story from Killing a Rival Gang Member to Working With Police
This 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!
2025-08-24
35 min
WTMJ Outdoors
What 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...
2025-08-21
38 min
The Upswing
Dom Cotroneo on The Homer Hour
620 WTMJ Brewers pre & post-game host Dom Cotroneo joins The Homer Hour, on the Brewers have unlikely heroes game after game, is what the Brewers are doing sustainable, did Craig Counsell misspoke when he said he's never been in a George Webb restaurant, will they get Game 2 in tonight and how do the Brewers keep doing what they're doing?
2025-08-19
12 min
WTMJ Outdoors
WTMJ Outdoors: Unlimited Ways to Experience the Outdoors
There'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...
2025-08-15
39 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Artist Megan Woodard Johnson Discusses the Creation of her Abstract Pieces
Megan 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!
2025-08-10
35 min
WTMJ Outdoors
WTMJ 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.
2025-08-09
38 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Landscape Architect Joe Kresl Discusses the Importance of Urban Nature Spaces in Wisconsin
The 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!
2025-07-27
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Maestro Alexander Platt Discusses His Journey to Conducting Symphonies and the Fascinating People He's Met Along the Way
Maestro 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!
2025-07-20
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Author and Coach Susan K Wehrley Talks About Trusting Your Gut and Her New TV Show
Local 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!
2025-07-13
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Carl Giammarese Recounts the Trials and Tribulations of Playing in a Chart-Topping Band
Billboard 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!
2025-07-06
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Alderman Lamont Westmoreland Takes You Through a Day in the Life of One of Milwaukee's Most Outspoken Leaders
5th 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...
2025-06-01
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Kate McLaughlin from McLaughlin & Hayes Hat Company Talks About Being One of the Only Master Hat Makers in the Country
Hat 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!
2025-05-25
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Sierra Andrews Talks Life at MSOE in a Wheelchair and the Inspiration for Her Book, Not Everyone Walks the Stage
When 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!
2025-05-18
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Adam Meyers Details the Trauma Police Officers Can Experience After a Critical Incident
When 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.
2025-05-11
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Filmmaker Michael Jahr Tells the Story of Joshua Glover, an Escaped Slave Whose Kidnapping in Milwaukee Led to the Formation of the Republican Party
In 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...
2025-05-04
35 min
Spanning The State
414 Day, Yellow Section Coming to the NFL Draft and Summerfest vs. Coachella
620 WTMJ’s News Reporter Elizabeth Lintonen joins Kristin to talk live from the MCTS Fashion show at the 3rd Street Market Hall for 414 Day. Lintonen shares all about the events going on across the city for the annual holiday and Kristin shares some of her favorite things about living in Milwaukee. Then Founder of Section Yellow John Plagmann join Kristin to talk about the sober section he has created for Packer fans at Lambeau field. Plagmann shares how this started up in Green Bay during the regular packer season, what they have instore for the upcoming NFL Draft and how he...
2025-04-14
26 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Dr. Paul Trebian Shares Lessons Learned from Growing Up in Alaska
Imagine 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!
2025-03-30
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Entertainment Critic Ryan Jay Tells Stories from Behind the Scenes on the Red Carpet
You 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!
2025-03-23
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Larry Lynne, Tells the Story of How He Became the Godfather of Milwaukee Rock n Roll
Larry 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!
2025-03-16
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Greg Matzek Talks Running Track, Reality TV, and the Dynamics of a Locker Room
Today, 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!
2025-03-09
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Sister Charlene Zeisset Talks About the Study That Changed the Way We Think of Aging and Alzheimers
The 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!
2025-03-02
35 min
Spanning The State
Updates on SROS in MPS, Milwaukee's Auto Show and Agriculture Updates with The Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke
Today 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...
2025-02-27
31 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Marty Komisar from Biltrite Furniture and His Daughter Randi Discuss Making a Family Business Last Four Generations
You 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!
2025-02-23
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ 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!
2025-02-16
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Stephanie Grady is Molding the New Generation of Female Athletes
You 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!
2025-02-09
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Samer Ghani Captures Milwaukee's Underground Music Scene and its' Biggest Sports Stars on a Journey from Violin Virtuoso to Award-Winning Photographer
You 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!
2025-02-02
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Deacon Gary Nocasek Details His Journey from Children's Radio, to Wrestling, to Circus and Rodeo Ministry
Gary 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!
2025-01-12
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Travelling Nurse Kristine Hoiland Shares Stories from Helping People Around the World
Kristine 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...
2024-12-22
35 min
Brewers All Access
BONUS: 2024 Games of the Year Countdown
Happy 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...
2024-12-20
2h 05
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Tim Gibbons Talks About the Importance of Local Business News
As 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!
2024-12-08
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Cindy Karrels Reveals the Secrets of the Chocolate Brain
Cindy 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!
2024-12-01
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ 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!
2024-11-24
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Brian Noonan's Journey from Chicago's Nightclubs to Hollywood to Milwaukee's Airwaves
Before 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!
2024-11-03
39 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Peter Rettler Runs to Commemorate Victims of 9/11
Educator 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!
2024-09-08
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Twin Authors Leena and Leean Le Talk About the Horrors of Frank Nitty's March to Washington
In 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!
2024-08-25
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: RV Adventurers Kira and Tim Lafond
For 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!
2024-08-18
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Afghan Refugee Qadir Shah Hotek
We 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!
2024-08-11
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Farmer Wants A Wife Winner Grace Girard
Most 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!
2024-08-04
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Roger Caplinger
Roger 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.
2024-07-28
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Independent Presidential Candidate RFK, Jr. and a Look at the Kennedy Family Political Dynasty
With 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!
2024-07-14
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Diana Higgenbottom Anagnostopoulos
Diana 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.
2024-07-07
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Ivan Bannier
Ivan 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!
2024-06-30
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Sister Debra Sciano
Sister 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.
2024-06-09
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Ken Humphrey
In 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!
2024-05-19
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Kristin Brey
You 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.
2024-05-12
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: The Milwaukee Record
Mayor 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.
2024-05-05
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Tom Sellars
As 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!
2024-04-21
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Ben Mulwana
Musician 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!
2024-04-14
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Kathie Giorgio
Many 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.
2024-03-10
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Angie Mack
If 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!
2024-03-03
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Anwar Floyd-Pruitt
Anwar 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!
2024-02-18
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: David Lee
Growing 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.
2024-02-11
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Dale Kooyenga
The 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!
2024-01-07
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Holly McManus
Police 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.
2023-12-10
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Carole Meekins
Carole 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.
2023-12-03
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Raven Jemison
Raven 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.
2023-11-26
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Scott Klug
Milwaukee 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.
2023-10-15
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Dr. Eve Hall
Dr. 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!
2023-10-01
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Peggy West-Schroder
Peggy West-Schroder was a Milwaukee County Supervisor for fourteen years. She is now the Executive Director for an organization assisting pregnant women in jail, but was almost behind bars herself a few years ago. WTMJ's Libby Collins sits down with her to discuss being born in a prison and her early life, her time in local government, and more on this edition of WTMJ Conversations.
2023-08-13
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Rear Admiral Douglas Perry
Navy Rear Admiral Douglas Perry visited Milwaukee during Navy Week and sat down with WTMJ Conversations to discuss living on a submarine, the troubles of being a military spouse, being in the Pentagon on 9/11, and more on this week's WTMJ Conversations.
2023-07-23
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: James Barton
If you've had a Kia or Hyundai stolen in Milwaukee, you may be eligible to be part of the class-action lawsuit against the companies. WTMJ's Libby Collins sits down with the lawyer who filed the suit to discuss how he became involved with the case, how he feels about copycat lawsuits in bigger cities, and more on this week's WTMJ Conversations.
2023-07-16
35 min
WTMJ Conversations
WTMJ Conversations: Don Smiley
WTMJ's Sandy Maxx sits down with Summerfest President and CEO Don Smiley to discuss his fascinating life. Hear about Don's early TV career, his time working with the MLB, how he helped to revolutionize home video, and, of course, his work with Summerfest. All of this and more on today's WTMJ Conversations!
2023-06-18
35 min
WTMJ Nights
A 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...
2023-03-18
1h 54
Brewers All Access
Tyler 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...
2023-02-01
36 min
Jeff Wagner
The Jeff Wagner Show 1/6/17 Hour 3
The Jeff Wagner Show on Newsradio 620 WTMJ. In this hour of the show, Jeff talked with news anchor Mike Spaulding about his car troubles and it's the first edition of the Week in Review.
2017-01-09
35 min
Jeff Wagner
The Jeff Wagner Show 1/6/17 Hour 2
The Jeff Wagner Show on Newsradio 620 WTMJ. This hour Jeff talks about toll roads and Donald Trump's inauguration.
2017-01-09
35 min
Jeff Wagner
The Jeff Wagner Show 1/6/17 Hour 1
The Jeff Wagner Show on Newsradio 620 WTMJ. In this hour Jeff goes over his 3 Big Things to get your day started.
2017-01-09
57 min