The Upswing

TWO UP: -The founder of the dark web site Silk Road was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump. -Soup Drop: Candy that tasted like soup from Progresso: It tasted horrible or some but still others were intrigued.

Jeff Sherman and Martin Moore were joined in-studio by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive Officer Linda Edelstein to discuss Violins of Hope that would be coming in September. It would include instruments from World War II that were acquired during the holocaust; some were still playable, but others were just for exhibition. 

TWO UP: 1. Home sales in the Metro Milwaukee market were barely ahead in 2024 over 2023. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman went over the specific numbers for specific municipalities 2. Lululemon had a great holiday shopping season 3. Netflix ended 2024 with 300 million global subscriptions Jeff Sherman had bought an electric vehicle recently and was joined on the phone by Brian Moody, executive editor at Kel...

Jeff Sherman was next joined in-studio by Milwaukee Business Journal senior reporter Rich Kirchen to talk about what he learned from local manufacturers on their reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Rich Kirchen explained to Jeff how Harley-Davidson was affected by the wildfires in California as well as new developments coming to Deer District thanks to the Herb Kohl Foundation.

Patti Keating Kahn, owner of the Railway Exchange and the Colby Abbot buildings in downtown Milwaukee, joined Jeff Sherman in-studio to talk about the plans she had for the buildings in 2025.

Jeff Sherman had bought an electric vehicle recently and was joined on the phone by Brian Moody, executive editor at Kelley Blue Book to talk about why people feel uneasy about buying used EV’s, preserving the battery life and more. Jeff asked Brian about what trends KBB has been seeing in used EV sales and advice for Americans who were skeptical about them.

TWO UP: 1. Home sales in the Metro Milwaukee market were barely ahead in 2024 over 2023. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman went over the specific numbers for specific municipalities 2. Lululemon had a great holiday shopping season 3. Netflix ended 2024 with 300 million global subscriptions

It was the first full day of “Trump 2.0” as WTMJ host Jeff Sherman calls it. Jeff also went through a quick price index of former U.S. President Joe Biden’s last term. TWO UP: 1. The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi Co for favoritism and price fixing for certain retailers 2. Jeff Sherman went over the big business leaders that attended U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration Jeff Sherman...

Jeff Sherman was joined by Professor Emeritus at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Mordecai Lee, and Jeff immediately asked him about how previous U.S. presidents first days in office had evolved over time. Jeff next asked Mordecai about Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency and how it might affect Wisconsin and how quickly. Lastly, Jeff asked Mordecai about Trump’s growing relati...

Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by James Vanderloo, Station Manager at OEC Group Milwaukee, and they began by defining tariffs with Donald Trump threatening to raise them. He also asks James how OEC’s logistics clients are reacting to the possibility of tariffs. Jeff then asked James how previous tariff policies have affected OEC Group and other businesses as well as how tariffs would affect...

TWO UP: 1. The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi Co for favoritism and price fixing for certain retailers 2. Jeff Sherman went over the big business leaders that attended U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration

It was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day TWO UP: 1. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman encouraged fans to visit the virtual National Archives and learn from history 2. The Ice-Skating World Cup is coming to Milwaukee. -MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman and Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano discussed U.S. President-Elect's inauguration and his upcoming economic policies. -Jeff and Dave sp...

Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Marcus Performing Arts Center Vice President of Marketing and Communications Lori Bowman to talk about the center’s upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day festivities. Lori goes over the list of events at the Performing Arts Center’s MLK Day program.

MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman and Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano discussed U.S. President-Elect's inauguration and his upcoming economic policies. Jeff and Dave speculated on how Trump and Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States Jerome Powell might work together to tackle inflation and interest rates.

TWO UP: 1. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman encouraged fans to visit the virtual National Archives and learn from history 2. The Ice-Skating World Cup is coming to Milwaukee.

What separates Milwaukee and Wisconsin businesses from the rest? Powering through with community and friendship. TWO UP: 1. Planet Fitness is on The Upswing: Although it raised its’ monthly fees, it’s membership numbers have never been higher. 2. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman investigated the prices of Bob Uecker memorabilia and shared his favorite Mr. Baseball possession. Milwaukee Admirals President Jo...

Laurel Prieb, former Milwaukee Brewers Vice President joined Jeff Sherman on the phone to talk about the impact Bob Uecker had on the Brewers organization, what it was like when Laurel first met him and more. 

Milwaukee Admirals President Jon Greenberg, who for a time worked with the Milwaukee Brewers, joined Jeff Sherman in-studio to talk about his history with Bob Uecker and former Brewers owner Bud Selig. Jeff asked Jon about the series of Milwaukee Admirals commercials Uecker did. Plus, Jeff asked him about what’s up next for the Admirals team.

TWO UP: 1. Planet Fitness is on The Upswing: Although it raised its’ monthly fees, it’s membership numbers have never been higher. 2. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman investigated the prices of Bob Uecker memorabilia and shared his favorite Mr. Baseball possession.

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman, Koss Stereophones’ Martin Moore and WTMJ News anchor and host Erik Bilstad discussed the legacy of the recently departed Wisconsin baseball legend and Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play caller Bob Uecker. Jeff and Martin share more trivia and stories and thoughts on Bob Uecker. They were also joined by WTMJ meteorologist Craig Koplien remotely to share his thoughts and stories...

Dunkin has raised its’ prices, and it’s barely less expensive than a local place. 

Happy National Bagel Day! TWO UP: 1. Cedarburg plan commission is looking to open a family entertainment center on the south side of the city in a manufacturing business space. 2. Amazon is instituting a 200-character limit for product listings on its’ site. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Wisconsin’s Afternoon News host Julia Fello to discuss the future of I-794 that could be decide...

Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Allie Boy’s Bagelry and Luncheonette owners and founders Staci Lopez and Ben Nerenhausen to give the Allie Boy’s story, opening in Milwaukee and more. Jeff asked Ben and Staci about the baking process, opening a second location, the evolution of the bagel scene and their favorite bagel and topping combination.

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Wisconsin’s Afternoon News host Julia Fello to discuss the future of I-794 that could be decided later in the following Spring. Julia went over the current proposals with Jeff.