Best of The Upswing: Restaurants, Murals, and Natural Resources

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 and Purslane chef Mary Kastman on earning national recognition for her East Side restaurant. It’s a celebration of the people, businesses and ideas helping move Milwaukee forward. 🎙️ The Upswing is presented by Horicon Bank.