Jeff Wagner, host of the “Jeff Wagner Show” on Newsradio 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee will be retiring from the station after 25 years. His last show will air on Dec. 15.
“No show runs forever, and it has been an honor and a pleasure to host a daily radio talk show in my hometown for a quarter century,” Wagner said. “I am extremely grateful to Good Karma Brands, my teammates (past and present), our partners, and most importantly, our fans for all their support over the years. While I’m excited to see what comes next, I will truly miss the daily interaction with listeners about the issues of the day.”
Wagner started as a part-time host at WTMJ in the summer of 1998 and began hosting a full-time show in early November of that year.
“Jeff is a broadcasting legend whose daily wisdom and dedication to the station was felt by our audience throughout his entire career,” said Greg Scalzo, market manager for Good Karma Brands-Milwaukee, which owns 620 WTMJ. “His retirement marks the end of an era, and we celebrate the legacy he leaves behind.”
Wagner was recognized by Talker’s Magazine as one of the “100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America” for nine consecutive years and ten of the last eleven. Before joining WTMJ, Wagner was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and later an attorney in private practice. His show regularly emphasized local issues, including crime, the economy, and state and local politics.
The station will announce plans for the noon to 3 p.m. timeslot later this year.
