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Hosted by Jeff Sherman, The Upswing is everything business. Jeff is a prominent figure in the business world, and is formerly the CEO and founder of OnMilwaukee, creator of the podcast series “The Hopcast,” and currently is the CMO of Okanjo.
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“My summer break” and back to school with President Kimo (opens the original)
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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 first-year students find community, and what both students and parents experience during the transition to college. He also shares highlights from his summer trip to Rome, including meeting Pope Leo XIV with fellow Catholic and Jesuit university leaders and visiting the original home o
New fitness concept coming to Bayshore (opens the original)
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On this football and fitness edition of The Upswing, host Jeff Sherman speaks with Dr. Kate Essad, a neurologist with Aurora Health Care, about the facts and myths surrounding concussions, head injuries and CTE. As fall youth sports begin, Dr. Essad explains what parents, coaches and student-athletes should know following a possible concussion. She stresses a simple guiding principle: “When in doubt, sit it out.” Dr. Essad emphasizes that concussion recovery should be individualized, with a stud
Alverno College President on Preparing Students for the Future (opens the original)
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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 graduates to contribute from day one, building AI and problem-solving skills, and why Alverno’s distinctive ability-based learning model remains relevant today. She also addresses the college’s financial challenges and long-term sustainability, along with new partnerships with Milw
How Acquisitions Are Shifting Wisconsin's Manufacturing Landscape (opens the original)
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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 Wisconsin Center District’s search for a new CEO and what it could mean for downtown development, along with challenges at Molson Coors, UMB’s Milwaukee footprint, and recent activity involving local manufacturers. Rich and Jeff also examine the uncertainty surrounding tariffs, inclu
Best of The Upswing: Restaurants, Murals, and Natural Resources (opens the original)
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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 be represented in downtown murals, and Tedd Lookatch on the collaborative spirit that gives Milwaukee an edge. The show also returns to Steve “Saz” Sazama’s reflections on 50 years of Saz’s, plus recent conversations with Tristen Shorter about the future of Milwaukee County Parks
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