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Host Libby Collins talks with a newsmaker or local celebrity in this weekly interview segment.
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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 he has seen, the unexpected connection he felt with one of the most unpopular men to ever hold office, and much more. It's all ahead on this presidential edition of WTMJ Conversations!
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 too late.
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, and so much more!
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 bestselling novels, and if she could ever return to the country.
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 Conversations!
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 ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
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 crimes, and much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
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 edition of WTMJ Conversations!
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 music industry, and so much more.
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 Conversations!
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 revitalize the Domes and bring them into the 21st century. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!
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 progression in the kitchen with no prior experience, the charity closest to his heart, and so much more.
A heart/lung transplant is an extremely rare & high risk procedure. In fact, the UW Heart Transplant Center has only performed 17 such transplants since 1989. Today on WTMJ Conversations, WTMJ's Libby Collins sits down with Kortney Zblewski, a Wisconsin mother who documented her journey as a heart/lung transplant recipient on TIkTok. Kortney talks about her wait for a heart and lung, the challenging road to recovery, living her life to the fullest with a new heart, and so much more. It's all ahead on this uplifting edition of WTMJ Conversations!
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