Open Record

There's an epidemic in this country impacting people of all ages and backgrounds. The U.S. Surgeon General says loneliness is taking years off lives. The feelings of isolation and insignificance are more than just a passing thought. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Ashley Sears on to talk about her latest story about the loneliness epidemic. Ashley introduces us to several groups of people who are working to combat those feelings of isolation. Bryan and Ashley also dig deeper into why younger people are most impacted by the epidemic.

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Act 10 is a law that puts limits on state and local government worker unions, like teachers' unions. Now, there's a new lawsuit challenging the law. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi and Waukesha beat reporter Bret Lemoine on to talk about the latest lawsuit challenging Act 10. The group talks about why it's happening now, what it would mean if the law was overturned, and what they remember about the protests in Madison back in 2011 when the bill was first signed into law.

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Beer is big business in Wisconsin. But, how clean is the beer coming from those draft lines at your favorite bar or restaurant? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites anchor and reporter Suzanne Spencer on to talk about her latest story. Suzanne explains the reason why you may never really be able to track the cleanliness of those draft lines. You'll hear about why it's important to clean the lines, the regulations that are (and aren't) out there, and how you, the consumer, can make sure you're getting the freshest draft beer.

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The Hollywood strikes are over and that means new movies and several streaming series are coming back. In this week's Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Hollywood insider Gino Salomone on to talk about the most recent Hollywood union to strike a deal with the studios. Gino explains the deal reached and what that means for your favorite movies and shows. Plus, we talk about Gino's long career in radio and television and how he got into the business.

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He had been synonymous with Milwaukee baseball as the National League's longest-tenured manager. This week, fans learned Craig Counsell landed a five-year deal with the rival Chicago Cubs worth more than $40 million. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 Sports reporter Lily Zhao and FOX6 anchor Ted Perry on to talk about this baseball bombshell. Lily and Ted talk with Bryan about why this happened, the reaction from the sports world and fans here in Milwaukee, and what's next as the Brewers look for a new manager.

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If you're looking for an apartment, an eviction can be like a scarlet letter. Now, a decision by Wisconsin's highest court will cut down the amount of time certain eviction records remain public. Plus, annual mammograms can save lives, but there are also instances of mammograms missing cancer in women. Could a new bill help cover supplemental treatment for women facing irregular mammograms? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about two issues affecting thousands of people in Wisconsin.

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Tens of thousands of AI-powered cameras across the country are keeping track of where you drive, but some local police chiefs want to keep those camera locations a secret. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire talk about a recent investigation where Bryan asked 20 police departments for maps of their Flock safety cameras. You'll hear why some departments were more than willing to give up the cameras' locations, while others were more reluctant.

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Thousands of people living in Waukesha now have a fresh source of water coming into the city. Lake Michigan is now flowing beyond the basin after Waukesha leaders needed to address radium levels in the groundwater. While many are celebrating this historic change, several others are worried about how this move will affect the environment. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Bret Lemoine on to talk about what this moment means for Waukesha and why some are still concerned.

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A FOX6 investigation finds police used force against an innocent man, but then police failed to make any record of it. Now, the city is cutting that man a six-figure check. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains the breakdown in communication that led to one bad night. Bryan gets listeners up to speed on who Michael Poe is and how Poe ended up in the middle of a police takedown. Plus, we learn what Bryan found in depositions from the federal lawsuit Poe filed and how Poe feels about the $150,000 settlement.

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Cold water immersion has become wildly popular, but is there a science behind the hype? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 anchor and reporter Ted Perry on to talk about Ted's recent story about ice baths. Ted explains how he started doing it himself and what got him interested in the topic. You'll learn about the supposed benefits of ice baths and what the research says about this newer method of physical and mental relief.

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