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Hosted by Bob Reitman with help from Bobby Reitman III - on air since 2007 We want people to feel comfortable sharing their ideas and experiences.

It's Alright, Ma, It's Only Music airs on WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee Public Radio on Thursday from 8 to 10 pm and is repeated on Saturdays from 9 to 11 pm.

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12/02/2024

If you missed the broadcast last week, here’s your chance to listen any time!

WUWM is celebrating 60 years on the air, and we're recognizing it in a variety of ways, including this special honoring legendary Milwaukee radio personality and our now-retired co-worker, Bob Reitman.

11/19/2024

WUWM is celebrating our 60th birthday and honoring one of our most famous alumni, Bob Reitman.

Ever wanted to know the thought process that went into creating the "It's Alright Ma, It's Only Music" playlists? Or hear Reitman recite lines from the first poem he wrote? Or hear what the last "It's Alright Ma, It's Only Music" show was like for Reitman and Bobby?

Answers to that and much more is in the hour long special "Rock 'n Roll Poet: A Reitman Retrospective," an homage to Reitman's nearly 60 year radio career.

You can catch it on 89.7 WUWM on:
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 28 at noon
Thursday, December 5 at 8pm
Saturday, December 7 at 1pm
Friday, December 20 at Noon
If you don't live in town, you can stream it at wuwm.com. Or via the free app. And you'll also be able to find it on wuwm.com beginning November 28.

As a fan, you'll find something to learn and love. We hope you'll tune in. And pass the message along.

05/10/2024

Hi "It's Alright Ma" fans!
This is WUWM's Lauri Jones crashing this page because I need your help. The first and last station Reitman worked at, 89.7 WUWM, turns 60 this fall. Our celebrations will include a retrospective of Reitman's career.

Do you have a favorite Reitman memory from any of the radio stations where he worked? Or a question you've always wanted to ask him? We might use them during the retrospective.

Record a voice memo and email it to [email protected]. Or leave a message at 414-251-0419.
Either way please include your name, where you live, and your memory and/or question.

And, if you're willing to be contacted for the retrospective, provide your phone number and/or email address too. I need to hear from you before Monday, May 20.

Thanks for helping us celebrate Reitman and WUWM!
Lauri Jones
WUWM's Here & Now host

04/18/2024

Tonight is the night - Bob's retirement from radio and the final LIVE It's Alright, Ma, It's Only Music - WUWM

Tune in LIVE @ 8 PM Central to hear it all.

Late to the game? Listen Saturday @ 9 PM Central to hear the encore performance!

Only on WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

04/15/2024

Don’t look back, you can never look back…

Stay tuned for updates on the future of It’s Alright, Ma, It’s Only Music.

Definitely tune in Thursday, April 18th at 8 PM, LIVE on WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

02/29/2024

Hot, cold, hot, cold...

It's Alright, Ma, It's Only Music - WUWM

We're taking a LEAP today and declaring a month off of LIVE shows!

We'll return when the weather figures itself out - until then enjoy encore performances - thanks for your support!

Thursdays at 8 PM

REPEAT Saturdays at 9 PM

Only on WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

02/23/2024

It's Alright, Ma, It's Only Music - WUWM

Another Thursday means another LIVE show!

Want to know what we're going to play?

Tune in!!!

LIVE Thursdays at 8 PM

REPEAT Saturdays at 9 PM

Only on WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

02/16/2024

Grab your bibs, bubs!

It's Alright, Ma, It's Only Music - WUWM

We've got a musical feast lined up for you, so loosen those belts and get ready to chow down on some sweet (and savory) tunes!

Dinner is served...

LIVE Thursdays at 8 PM

REPEAT Saturdays at 9 PM

Only on WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

02/09/2024

HAIL! HAIL! ROCK & ROLL!!!!

It's Alright, Ma, It's Only Music - WUWM

Yes, it's Thursday - and yes, it's hailing in Wisconsin. Tune in to hear our soundtrack for the weather - whether we want it or not!

Stay safe, inside listening to the radio, of course...

LIVE Thursdays at 8 PM

REPEAT Saturdays at 9 PM

Only on WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

02/02/2024

Oh, shell yeah!!!

It's Alright, Ma, It's Only Music - WUWM

We've got another line-up of great music to share tonight, so get yourself comfortable and turn up the radio!

LIVE Thursdays at 8 PM

REPEAT Saturdays at 9 PM

Only on WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

01/26/2024

We are LIVE, we are LIVE!!!!

It's Alright, Ma, It's Only Music - WUWM

We're back LIVE tonight!!!

Tune in and hear a colorful show as we settle back in after a short winter's nap.

LIVE Thursdays at 8 PM

REPEAT Saturdays at 9 PM

Only on WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

01/19/2024

Un-brrrrr-lieavable.

It's Alright, Ma, It's Only Music - WUWM

Since we all feel like we've shoveled out the entire state of Alaska while also being trapped inside an ice cube, we're taking the week off.

Let us hope that next week marks the return of LIVE radio AND double-digit temperatures.

Thursdays at 8 PM

REPEAT Saturdays at 9 PM

Only on WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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It's Alright, Ma (It's Only Music) airs on WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee Public Radio on Thursday from 8 to 10 pm and is repeated on Saturdays from 9 to 11 pm. Hosted by Bob Reitman, with occasional assistance from one of his sons, Bobby. Freeform radio at it’s finest.