WTMJ Conversations

When you think of a person who does yoga, a truck driver is one of the last people to come to mind. Hope Zvara is the CEO and Founder of Mother Trucker Yoga and Road Relief Wellness  She's been featured in Forbes magazines, Red Eye Radio and appeared across the country as an inspirational speaker. Hope tells Libby Collins how she grew her yoga studio in Hartford into a national movement for truck...

Michael Treinklein is one of the creatives behind PBS's Pioneers of Television as well as Dick Van Dyke's 100th Celebration, Betty White's documentary, and many more. He shares stories from spending time with beloved celebrities, off-the-record confessions, and more. If you enjoy classic television, don't miss this edition of WTMJ Conversations!

Not many of us think about the outside lives of the doctors and nurses traing us in medical emergencies, but are you aware that the Medical College of Wisconsin has an orchestra made up entirely of staff, students, and employees? Research scientist and musician Sarah Wynia-Smith talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about staff members and students who perform with the MCW Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Smal...

Dr. Cindy Nosachek spent over thirty years in family practice in Milwaukee.  She tells WTMJ's Libby Collins about being the first pregnant doctor in her residency program, her decision to no longer practice medicine in Milwaukee, and shares experiences about dozens of trips serving the people of Uganda on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!

Some people are simply born to lead, but that doesn't mean it's an easy road to success. Bria Burris has overcome a number of obstacles in her life.  She was born to a mother in prison, faced homelessness, and even sold drugs to support her kids.  Through it all, she strived to get an education and a better life for her family.  Bria now helps others facing similar challenges as the Executive Dire...

Lisa Proeber is a successful entrepreneur with a Milwaukee-based sales marketing firm.  She's a partner in the downtown hotspot, "Your Office," plus the author of the children's book, "Mama Cow".  Lisa talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about her decision to become a single mother through IVF and why she chose to surrogate a baby for another couple. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversation...

Erik Bilstad has been a mainstay on WTMJ for years. He reveals behind the scenes stories with Libby Collins including how he and Vince Vitrano became a broadcast team, to the "other" on-air name he has used, and the news story that has meant the most to him on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!

We might think about a president's greatest accomplishment or where he was born, but how many think about where a president is buried?  Retired Kenosha Police Officer Russell Beckman has visited all but one presidential gravesite, and The White House Quarterly Magazine recently published an article about his travels. He talked with WTMJ's Libby Collins about the most impressive final resting place...

Dr. Toby Campbell is a Professor in Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care at The Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He talked with WTMJ's Libby Collins about subjects ranging from how a doctor prepares to tell a patient their condition is terminal, to why many patients refuse palliative care, to the race to get donor organs surgically implanted into recipients before it's...

Anyone who has been to the grocery store lately has noticed the price of beef rising almost weekly.  WTMJ's Libby Collins went directly to one of the sources of beef in southeastern Wisconsin, livestock broker John Kane, to find out why we are seeing record prices. He talks about how he got into the business, why beef prices have reached record highs, his pet Texas Longhorns you've seen along I-94...

Many people recall the horrific murder of teenage Jessie Blodgett in the bedroom of her Hartford home a dozen years ago, but no one has a more vivid memory than her father, Dr. Buck Blodgett. He sat down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to give his perspective on the day Jessie was killed and talk about everything that unfolded in the aftermath of her murder.

We are watching the turmoil in Iran every day on the news. Thousands are feared dead with recent protests, and many are unsure about the future of the country. WTMJ's Libby Collins talks with Iranian author Marjan Kamali about growing up as the daughter of a diplomat for the Shah and how the country has changed under its current Theocracy, the way that growing up in Iran has influenced her bestsel...

Nicole Haase's story began on a whim. A late-night decision to take the Jeopardy quiz lead to a whirlwind of trivia and a trip to Hollywood. Today on WTMJ Conversations, she sits down with Libby Collins to go through her entire Jeopardy journey, from her first quiz, to facing a "super champion", to learning about her episode's less-than-ideal air date. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conver...

Wisconsin 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!

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!

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...

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 c...

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 e...

Steve March-Tormé grew up around stardom in New York City and Los Angeles. The son of singer Mel Tormé and stepson of actor Hal March, Steve grew up playing music with friends like Liza Minnelli, Carrie Fischer, Desi Arnaz Jr., and Dean Martin Jr. He sat down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to talk about sharing the stage with his famous father, working on a game show, the trials and tribulations of the...

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.

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 Conversat...

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...

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.

Chef Gregory León, owner and operator of Amilinda, has been nominated four times for a James Beard Award, but has never attended culinary school. Since opening his restaurant, Chef León has used his talents as a chef to support charities including Ronald McDonald House, Tables Across Borders, and the Fondy Food Center. On WTMJ Conversations, he sits down with host Libby Collins to discuss his prog...