Longtime Milwaukee radio personality Jon Adler is back on the air beginning today. Adler has joined our team as assistant program director and will serve as 88Nine’s weekday evening host from 6 to 10 pm. Adler will also host the request show “Let’s Hear It!” every Saturday from 10 am to noon starting Aug. 2.
We're also thrilled to announce that Maggie Corry has returned to the organization in a new role: deputy executive director. Corry previously led membership and development from June 2016 to February 2022.
“The additions of Jon and Maggie clearly strengthen our leadership team and will further drive our community-focused storytelling and programming,” executive director Jordan Lee said. “Even better, both Jon and Maggie are well-known and committed to Milwaukee, and the diverse and growing audience we serve through 88Nine and HYFIN.”
Lee noted that in Adler’s storied career, he has logged more than 3,000 interviews with musicians, actors and comedians as a morning show host, and earned more than 20 Wisconsin Broadcaster Association awards, including Best Morning Show and Best Interview.
A University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate known for his conversational style, Adler plans to leverage his extensive programming and on-air experience to elevate Radio Milwaukee’s music curation, strengthen community engagement and mentor on-air talent.
“Milwaukee is my home," he said. "My goal is to continue contributing to the local media landscape and expand Radio Milwaukee’s influence in the community."
As deputy executive director, Corry will work with Lee and Tarik Moody, director of strategy and innovation, to chart a course for 88Nine and HYFIN.
“This is a homecoming for me,” she said. "Since leaving Radio Milwaukee in 2022, I was fortunate to spend time advising nonprofits on ways to resource their impact, strengthen their sustainability, and navigate ever-changing environments. Ultimately, my heart led me back to Radio Milwaukee where I can use the experience I gained to serve this great community and continue our impact."