The Upswing

This month on Marquette on the Move, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman reconnects with Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun as a new academic year gets underway. Dr. Ah Yun reflects on welcoming the Class of 2030, helping...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes Alverno College President Christy Brown for a conversation about the future of higher education and Alverno’s role in greater Milwaukee. Brown discusses preparing...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes back Milwaukee Business Journal senior reporter Rich Kirchen to break down some of the biggest business stories shaping southeastern Wisconsin. They discuss the...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman takes a look back at some of his favorite conversations from 2026 so far. Revisit Cheryl Nenn on Milwaukee’s push to become a swimmable city, Martin Moore on who deserves to...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman spotlights two Milwaukee success stories centered on long-term investment and community impact. First, Purslane chef-owner Mary Kastman discusses her restaurant’s...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes Ryan Laughlin, CEO of PLM Paving, and Mike Blaney of America Sports Construction for a conversation about the business behind the surfaces we often take for...

This week, The Future of Almost Everything returns to The Upswing as WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman and Martin Moore explore how technology, media, and culture are shaping the future. They discuss the rise of artificial...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes Milwaukee Riverkeeper Cheryl Nenn to discuss Milwaukee’s new membership in the Global Swimmable Cities Alliance and what it means for the city’s future. Nenn...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman explores two stories centered on growth and innovation. First, Tommy Pennington and Kevin Schmoldt, franchise owners of 7 Brew, discuss the drive-thru coffee chain’s...

This month on Marquette on the Move, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun, Rose Howard, and Sarah Pancheri for a conversation about the unique connection between Marquette and...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes back Tedd Lookatch, managing partner at the ERA Group, for a conversation about business, community, and making smart decisions in a changing economy. They discuss...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity CEO Brian Sonderman for a conversation about one of the region’s most pressing challenges: housing. Sonderman explains why housing is...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes Martin Moore of Koss Headphones for another edition of The Future of Almost Everything. The conversation explores the intersection of creativity, leadership, and...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes Martin Moore of Koss Headphones for another edition of The Future of Almost Everything. The conversation explores the intersection of creativity, leadership, and...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes Tina Jones, executive director of Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin, for a conversation about confidence, mentorship, and the connection between physical...