Community and Foodie Minded

This weekend on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes Arthur Ircink, a Milwaukee-area creative and community leader whose work spans food media, local government, and community-building. Ircink shares behind-the-scenes insight into the Emmy Award-winning Wisconsin Foodie and what it means to spotlight Midwest culinary innovators, including Indigenous chef Sean Sherman. He also discusses Shorewood initiatives such as the new Shorewood Feast dining event, upcoming infrastructure improvements, and his vision for a more walkable, connected community. The conversation wraps with a look at the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race and the importance of bridging the divide between urban and rural communities. 🎙️ The Upswing is presented by Horicon Bank.