Open Record

In this episode of Open Record, Jenna Sachs and Bryan Polcyn are joined by chief photojournalist Andrew Konkle to discuss the unique places being a journalist takes you. Konkle reveals why he always has a shovel and a lunch box full of stickers. Polcyn explains why he spent a day in jail. And, Sachs shares her brief brush with superstar Sir Paul McCartney.

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In this episode of Open Record, Chief Photojournalist Andrew Konkle joins as guest host to talk about a story that hit very close to home. Konkle gives the team an inside perspective of covering the devastating explosion that rocked his hometown of Sun Prairie. Plus, the Open Record team reveals the people who helped shape them as journalists.

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In this episode of Open Record, "Producer Pete" returns as guest host. He joins Jenna Sachs and Bryan Polcyn to talk about a new dangerous trends among teens and why the story made the team feel old. Plus, they reveals the challenges they face as investigative journalists.

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In this episode of Open Record, Jenna Sachs and Bryan Polcyn are joined by guest host Producer Pete. Pete gives the team an inside perspective of what his job as an investigative producer entails. Plus, Bryan pulls a recorded call out of the vault that's been a secret -- until now.

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In this episode of Open Record, Jenna Sachs and Bryan Polcyn are joined by guest host Executive Producer LeeAnn Watson. Bryan reveals how a challenge presented by a city leader led the investigative team to a mountain of data work. Jenna takes an in-depth look at a crisis for the special needs community. Plus, the Open Record team reveals how their jobs have changed over the years.

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In this episode of Open Record, Amanda St. Hilaire shows you how she used public data to discover an emerging prescription drug epidemic. Jenna Sachs explains how leaders and influencers have to weigh the cost of safety. Plus, what makes working in news different from other occupations? Bryan Polcyn reveals some of it has to do with ego.

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In this episode of Open Record, Amanda St. Hilaire takes an in-depth look at a school district with a history of harassment and the larger impact on educational and workplace culture. Jenna Sachs weighs the arguments over a hotel reservation policy that restricts certain guests. Bryan Polcyn reveals what he's willing to share on social media.

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In this episode of Open Record, Bryan Polcyn explains how an investigation into the choking death of a young boy uncovered a potential gap in training for school employees. Jenna Sachs reveals why robocalls are so bad and how lawmakers are trying to get scammers to hang up. Plus, which co-worker would the Open Record team want to be stranded on a desert island with? Their answers might surprise you.

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In this episode of Open Record, Amanda St. Hilaire explains how one man's arrest uncovered issues with how police are trained to handle people with medical conditions. Jenna Sachs discusses the revival of hemp and the challenges growers, business owners and consumers face. Bryan Polcyn reveals his unconventional path to becoming an investigative journalist.

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