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FOX6 Investigative reporters Bryan Polcyn, Jenna Sachs and Amanda St. Hilaire break down the big stories and what it took to get them. "Open Record" takes you behind the scenes of the investigative re... more
FAQs about Open Record:How many episodes does Open Record have?The podcast currently has 405 episodes available.
June 30, 2022S E226: Wisconsin After RoeIt's been nearly a week since the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, holding that the constitution does not confer a right to abortion and returning authority to regulate abortion to the states. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite political reporter Jason Calvi on to talk about the decision means for Wisconsin. The team shares reaction from state and local officials and explains the possible political, legal, and emotional fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...more36minPlay
June 23, 2022S E225: The Insanity DefenseWhen terror struck the Waukesha Christmas Parade last fall, it was hard to fathom. Who would do something like that? Seven months later, Darrell Brooks is planning to mount an insanity defense. On this episode of Open Record, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske explains what Brooks would have to prove to succeed. Plus, how the case of Jeffrey Dahmer may shed some light on the challenges facing Brooks' legal team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...more32minPlay
June 16, 2022S E224: Trust and RiskSurveillance video catches a valet doing something that left one woman stunned. Why it prompted her to reach out to Contact 6. Plus, a cellphone hack that happened days after a woman tapped into one airport's internet. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn is joined by Contact 6's Jenna Sachs. Jenna breaks down two recent consumer issues. Jenna explains why a recent car theft wasn't your run-of-the-mill crime and talks listeners through the risks of public wi-fi and how to protect your device from being hijacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...more30minPlay
June 09, 2022S E223: The Superintendent's WifeThe federal government is showering Wisconsin schools with more than two billion dollars in pandemic relief funds and the latest round aims at helping students catch up on what they missed. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn breaks down his latest investigation where he found one local school administrator who turned a learning loss into a financial gain for his own household. Bryan explains how he was tipped off to this issue in the first place. Plus, he'll talk about what the school board of the Hartford Joint 1 School District had to say about it. You'll also hear about why this could potentially be a larger problem of transparency in school governance and administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...more41minPlay
June 02, 2022S E222: The Price of Public SafetyAs of the publishing of this podcast, 24-year-old Kenneth Twyman is a wanted man. In fact, local police have asked US Marshals to go find him for the third time. This time, it's for homicide. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains how Twyman posted cash bail three times in three separate felony cases before he was charged with homicide. Bryan shares a conversation he had with a woman who says the man wanted for pulling the trigger in her nephew's homicide should have been locked up at the time of the murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...more35minPlay
May 19, 2022S E221: Open Meetings 101A recent FOX6 investigation uncovered the Wauwatosa School Board discussed public records in private. Why is that a big deal? In today's episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators explain what you should expect from your government's public meetings. Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire walk listeners through a crash course in Open Meetings 101. Amanda breaks down a recent investigation involving the Wauwatosa School Board. Attorney Tom Kamenick, founder of Wisconsin Transparency Project, joins the episode. He's with a law firm dedicated to enforcing the state's open records and open meetings laws and explains how public meetings should go and what you should expect from your government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...more47minPlay
May 12, 2022S E220: Uber DiscriminatoryRejected by rideshare, two members of Milwaukee blind community spoke out to Contact 6. Plus, a twist on a classic scam entangles a small local business. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about two major consumer issues hitting the FOX6 inbox. One focuses on Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides to some disabled customers. The other on a scam that involved an energy drink, $4,600, and a job opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...more27minPlay
May 05, 2022S E219: Drug-addicted NursesWisconsin nurses are stressed out and some are turning to drugs and alcohol to cope. But where do they turn when they're ready to get help? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains why most health care workers struggling with addiction do not seek treatment until they're caught stealing drugs meant for you. He also shares what prompted a new non-profit and the backstory of the woman who started it. Bryan also compares the work of the non-profit and the confidential treatment program already available through the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...more27minPlay
April 28, 2022S E218: Reckless IndifferenceStarting May 1, 2022, Milwaukee police will be able to do something new to deal with the city's most dangerous drivers. For the first time, they'll be able to impound cars -- at least, temporarily. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn shares how this plan is something community leaders have wanted for some time. Polcyn also details his latest investigation that profiles one driver who is emblematic of not only the problem, but how ineffective enforcement of this problem has been up to this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...more35minPlay
April 21, 2022S E217: Patterns of BehaviorLawyers who represent the poorest in Milwaukee are pushing to have most eviction cases dropped from record after one year. Opponents say it's not fair to landlords. Plus, a window installer in Menomonee Falls is under investigation and facing mounting complaints. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on the episode to talk about two big consumer issues to hit the FOX6 inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...more27minPlay
FAQs about Open Record:How many episodes does Open Record have?The podcast currently has 405 episodes available.