Open Record

Four people are dead and more than a dozen police officers hurt in a chaotic attack on the heart of democracy. The United States reeling after angry mobs donning pro-Trump gear, flags, and signs, breach the U.S. Capitol building. This all happened as U.S. Senators met to certify the election of Joe Biden as president. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators invite FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi on the episode to talk about the chaos that unfolded Wednesday. Jason explains what was happening at the Capitol prior to the rioting and how this whole situation went down. The team talks about reaction from both sides, including the lawmakers from Wisconsin, and what happens next.

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COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin and across the country continue to soar. Those steady numbers mean hospitals are at record capacity. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire examine the efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine around the world. They talk about why it's happening slower than promised and where that leaves Wisconsin residents. You'll hear about some health care providers who say they're struggling to get information about how they'll get the vaccine. The team also talks about which 'phase' of distribution we're in and details about the new variant of COVID-19.

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The year is nearly over, and many of us are focusing on what's ahead rather than looking back on 2020. We know, a lot of bad things happened in 2020, but what about the good stuff that happened over the last 12 months? In this episode of Open Record, the podcast team focuses on the positives of 2020. From more animals being adopted to technology making it easier to stay in touch with people and streaming services to companies that got a COVID-19 vaccine on the market in record speed. The Open Record team shares personal and professional successes and you'll even hear from a few of our FOX6 colleagues about what they're thankful for in the year 2020. This is the last Open Record for 2020. We'll be back in 2021 rested and ready to go!

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Take yourself back to the 2020 November election, because that's where a lot of the recent flurry of State Supreme Court cases start. Wisconsin is once again in the national spotlight because of those cases and the rulings could impact you going forward. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators invite FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi on to talk about the Wisconsin State Supreme Court cases being heard right now. Jason explains how this year's election played out differently than in years past. The team talks about the recent court decisions, lasting implications of each one, and other cases in the court right now.

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Healthcare workers across Wisconsin are starting to get the first injections of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19. While the process to get all those workers vaccinated could take weeks, the number of COVID-19 patients in area hospitals continues to grow. There are still nearly four times as many COVID-19 patients in the hospital as there were at the worst of the first wave last spring. In this edition of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators answer the question, 'Where are we in this pandemic?' Recently, Bryan Polcyn was allowed into one COVID wing at a Madison hospital. What did he see? How is that area of the hospital different from any other ICU? What are the nurses saying about the day-to-day life inside those hospital walls? The team explores how Wisconsin looks right now with overall COVID-19 cases and community spread. They also compare Wisconsin's numbers to other states across the country.

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It was March 11, 2020 when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Nine months later, the FDA is on the verge of granting emergency approval of a coronavirus vaccine. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire dig into today's hearing and impending decision. This day-long meeting centers around Pfizer's application for emergency approval of the vaccine. Bryan and Amanda talk about when Wisconsin could see the first shots, if approval is granted. The team also talks about initial phases for distribution and the thought some people won't want to get the vaccine. Can employers force employees to get it?

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Just today, a 90-year-old woman in the UK became the first person to get the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, outside clinical trials. Here in the United States, we're just days away from the FDA hearing its first case for approval. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators dig into the coronavirus vaccine. They take listeners through what we know so far about the different vaccines and how Wisconsin plans to distribute them. You'll learn more about the process of developing the vaccine and the approval process. The team also explains what happens after people start getting vaccinated.

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Since the pandemic hit in early March, Wisconsin's unemployment system continues to get flooded with claims. At FOX6, while we hear from a lot of viewers caught up in the red tape, we are also getting a lot of calls about unemployment fraud. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators talk about two sides of the coin: The victims of fraud and the people who say they're falsely accused. Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on the episode to talk about the influx of claims seen by the Department of Workforce Development. Jenna explains a story she recently did about unemployment fraud and the number of cases of identity theft happening across the state. On the flipside, Amanda talks about two claimants who say they were falsely accused of unemployment fraud after making honest mistakes.

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While COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Wisconsin, the state's prison system is dealing with a coronavirus outbreak. Right now, 25 adult institutions have active COVID-19 cases. Three of those prisons still have hundreds of infected inmates. So, how is the virus getting into those facilities? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire talk about a recent FOX6 investigation that revealed something that could be contributing to the severity of these outbreaks. The team explains why a staffing shortage could translate into COVID-19 cases. You'll hear reaction from the Department of Corrections and ACLU. You'll also learn why HIPAA could impact the prison staff's ability to keep sick inmates from being around healthy ones.

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Does or mean and? Or does or mean... well, or? That was the crux of a legal battle between FOX6 News and Governor Tony Evers over our request for the Governor's emails. In this episode of Open Record, why a Dane County Circuit Court judge said 'or' means 'or' -- and the potentially powerful implications for government transparency in Wisconsin.

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