Good Karma’s WTMJ Outlines New Programming Lineup
Good Karma Brands announces that news/talk WTMJ, Milwaukee is launching a new programming lineup next Monday (2/19) that includes new shows and hosts. New programming includes “The Mid-West Farm Report” hosted by Pam Jahnke “the Fabulous Farm Babe” airing from 5:00 am to 6:00 am; “The Political Power Hour” with current WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi from 9:00 am to 10:00 am; “The Upswing,” hosted by Jeff Sherman, focusing on “the news, stories, and conversations [listeners] want to hear about Wisconsin business, the local economy, and how it affects them” airing from 10:00 am to 11:00 am; “Wisconsin’s Midday News” co-hosted by former afternoon news host Greg Matzek and
Jessica Tighe, who joins the station from “CBS58” airing from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; “Spanning the State,” hosted by As Goes Wisconsin founder Kristin Brey, airing from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; and “Wisconsin’s Afternoon News” host John Mercure is joined by new co-host Julia Fello, formerly a lead reporter at WTMJ-TV. Good Karma Milwaukee market manager Greg Scalzo comments, “As a Wisconsin-based media company, we are excited to further our commitment to providing best-in-class news content that unites the state and strengthens the communities we call home. With this new lineup, one thing we wanted to emphasize is a shift in who we hear on the station and how our content can be consumed. Our fans will hear from hosts with new, diverse perspectives and experiences with shows and stories distributed across all mediums to reach fans where they are. We remain dedicated to continuing 620 WTMJ’s storied legacy, delivering purposeful news and telling the stories that matter to you throughout Wisconsin. Our new shows and voices will give us more of an opportunity to relate and be relevant to anyone who tunes in, while staying committed to the mission of being Wisconsin’s News Radio.”
announce that I will be back on the air with my new show called ‘What’s On Tap?’ This hourlong show is set to air on most weeknights at 6: 00 pm barring conflicts with Bucks & Brewers games, featuring culture and creativity in Wisconsin and around the world.” The show launched last night and featured content from Maxx’s recent trip to England in which she interviewed Sue Harvey of The Beatles landmark Strawberry Field in Liverpool as well as an audio tour of the Beatles-themed Airbnb in Green Bay. Maxx most recently co-hosted the station’s late morning show with host Steve Scaffidi.
Afternoon News” program as co-host alongside John Mercure. WTMJ interim market manager Emily Dillinger states, “I am looking forward to fun and lively conversation about the news of the day, what it means and why it matters on ‘WTMJ NOW.’ Both Sandy and Steve are genuinely curious people who also have an infectious energy and the ability to relate to a variety of people, and I’m sure that will resonate with fans across Wisconsin.” Another tweak to the lineup it that “Wisconsin’s Morning News with Vince Vitrano and Erik Bilstad” will now air from 6:00 am to 9:00 am with a local news report at 5:00 am.