Open Record
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 reporting unit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's the details the reporters couldn't tell you on T.V.
Episodes
July 25, 2024 • 45 mins
From a 'disastrous' debate to an attempted assassination, a major party convention in Milwaukee and a stunning campaign reversal, the summer of 2024 has shaken up the race for the White House. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn is joined by a pair of award-winning political journalists as we unpack 24 days of turmoil that changed American history.
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July 11, 2024 • 45 mins
Fiction writers from all over the world sent money to help a Wisconsin mom whose daughter was in the hospital. But, they soon discovered the leader of their online book club had a troubling secret. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn reveals how the authors' first clue was a FOX6 investigation from 2020.
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July 4, 2024 • 41 mins
A tree falls in a park and lands on a man's car. Now, he thinks the city should pay for his repairs. Plus, one contractor faces dozens of criminal charges. A handful of those charges stem from an unfinished project at a house that once belonged to one of Milwaukee's most illustrious men. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about two recent consumer issues that de...
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June 27, 2024 • 45 mins
For people of a certain generation, The Turf in Greenfield is iconic. It was a skateboard park that drew people from all around the country. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 anchor and reporter Carl Deffenbaugh on to talk about the park's past, present, and future.
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June 20, 2024 • 45 mins
A conflict is brewing on Wisconsin waters as a new style of powerboat is making big waves. FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains the race to regulate the new kings of the lake.
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June 13, 2024 • 45 mins
It's nine days of music and live entertainment on 12 stages. Summerfest is kicking off its 56th year and the people in charge of putting on the festival are feverishly ticking boxes on their to-do lists and making sure every detail of Henry Maier Festival Park is perfect. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites three special guests on to talk about what it takes to pull off this massive music festival...
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June 6, 2024 • 45 mins
Milwaukee is home to one of the oldest Juneteenth celebrations in the country. But it's been a long road to where we are now from the day in 1863 when President Lincoln first issued his Emancipation Proclamation, the beginning of the end of slavery in America. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 anchor Mary Stoker Smith on to talk about Juneteenth Day. The pair also spend time talking with t...
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May 30, 2024 • 45 mins
Hundreds of small business owners in Milwaukee say they have private security to keep you safe, but many of those workers are unlicensed and untrained. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn talks about his latest investigation that finds some of those workers are violent, convicted felons. Bryan explains a new Milwaukee ordinance that requires private security workers to get a city license and background ch...
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May 23, 2024 • 45 mins
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a Franklin woman is sharing her story to give others hope. After hitting rock bottom, she got the help she needed to beat her drug addiction. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Ashley Sears on to share Christina's story. Ashley explains how Rogers Behavioral Health got Christina back on the path to sober living and how Christina is able to no...
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May 16, 2024 • 45 mins
A popular grilling accessory sends one man to the ER, and now he's warning others about the dangers. Plus, delivery driver or porch pirate? A woman who made an online purchase catches something on her home security camera and now wants the shipping company who delivered her stuff held accountable. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about two recent consumer issu...
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May 9, 2024 • 45 mins
A Tough Mudder's finish line turns into a flatline for one man. Now, that patient has a second chance at life and is paying it forward to the cardiac rehab unit that helped him get back on his feet.
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May 2, 2024 • 45 mins
When a 9-year-old girl ran away from school for the second time, her parents called FOX6 Investigators for help. Experts say it's not bad behavior. It's autism. Nearly half of children with autism elope, meaning they wander or run away. Some meet with tragic consequences. This week on Open Record, we explore what parents can do to get their child's school to prevent "bolting."
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April 25, 2024 • 45 mins
One woman loses her entire savings after falling victim to a scam and learns much of her lost money was taxable. Plus, another woman is out nearly $50,000 after making a major purchase online. She thought the seller was in Wisconsin, but it turns out, the address was being spoofed. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about two of the latest consumer issues to hit...
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April 18, 2024 • 45 mins
It's been more than three years since prosecutors charged George Ramsey with sexually exploiting three of his former mental health clients. Now, a jury has found the former Milwaukee therapist guilty of sexually exploiting one of those female clients. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn breaks down the long-delayed Ramsey trial, the crucial piece of evidence, and what one victim is saying now that Ramsey ...
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April 11, 2024 • 45 mins
Make-a-Wish Wisconsin is celebrating 40 years and marking a major milestone by granting their 8,000th wish. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 anchor and reporter Carl Deffenbaugh on to talk about how the magic of music was able to give one teen the chance of a lifetime. Carl shares Lulu Altman's story of managing a debilitating diagnosis and the lead-up to performing on stage with the Milwa...
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April 4, 2024 • 45 mins
From the presidential primary to dozens of school referendums, voters hit the polls April 2 to cast their ballots. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn and FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi break down the numbers and results. They explain what it all means for people living in Wisconsin.
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March 28, 2024 • 45 mins
When it comes to Presidential campaigns, the Badger State is a must visit -- a battleground that can make or break a candidate. But do campaign visits really influence voter behavior? On this week's episode of Open Record, we are joined by Christopher Devine, author of a new book on the impact of campaign visits and why his research shows they usually don't work.
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March 21, 2024 • 45 mins
It's against the law to drive without a valid license in Wisconsin. But it's almost never a crime, no matter how many times you get caught. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains the loophole in state law that allows dangerous drivers to keep on driving, putting you and your family at risk.
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March 14, 2024 • 45 mins
Whether it's daily words of wisdom coming from an unexpected place or defying expectations, you never know when or where you'll find that spark. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 anchor and reporter Carl Deffenbaugh on to talk about two recent feature stories that have one thing in common: Inspiration comes from a place where feeling matters more than seeing.
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March 7, 2024 • 45 mins
In the news business, much of what we do revolves around scheduled interviews where a reporter asks the questions and an interviewee shares information, insight, and reaction. But not everyone we want to interview for the news wants to be interviewed. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire talk about how and why we sometimes resort to showing up, unscheduled, and asking tough question...
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