Open Record

It's an unavoidable truth, we are all getting older. It's just the course of nature. Our bodies wear out over time, but what if you could reverse the process and actually regrow tissue to heal your aching joints? Some medical clinics are making that promise with stem cell therapy. In this episode of Open Record, Bryan Polcyn, Jenna Sachs and Amanda St. Hilaire break down the investigation into the...

You shouldn't park your car where it doesn't belong, but if you do it's possible you'll get an expensive surprise. In this episode of Open Record, Bryan Polcyn breaks down the special circumstance surrounding special towing fees. The Open Record team takes an in-depth look at the hidden camera investigation that caught a tow in action and the events that followed. In this episode's Dinner Party Qu...

Fans have been harassing umpires and referees since the dawn of sports. But, refs say fan behavior is getting worse and sometimes even dangerous. Oftentimes, the worst offenders, refs say, are parents. In this episode of Open Record, Bryan Polcyn, Jenna Sachs and Amanda St. Hilaire take an in-depth look at why this is happening and what can be done to curb the issue. Plus, the Open Record team rev...

In this episode of Open Record, Amanda St. Hilaire returns. She joins Jenna Sachs and Bryan Polcyn to take an in-depth look at the child care dilemma in the state of Wisconsin including rising costs and fewer options for parents. Plus, the Open Record team reveals how they handle mean comments and why the comments Amanda and Jenna receive are different than the ones Bryan receives. Learn more abou...

In this episode of Open Record, Bryan Polcyn and Jenna Sachs are joined by guest host Producer Pete to discuss the flawed forensic science of bite mark analysis. The team takes an in-depth look at a Milwaukee homicide case that landed an innocent man in jail for 24 years. Plus, the team reveals how they keep their stories balanced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

In this episode of Open Record, Jenna Sachs is joined by two guest hosts, Executive Producer LeeAnn Watson and Contact 6 Administrator Val Seiber. The trio make up the consumer advocacy unit at FOX6. They share the inside secrets of what Contact 6 does and how the majority of the work they do never makes it on television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 WakeUp anchor Carl Deffenbaugh joins as guest host to discuss his whirlwind experience living on board a U.S. Navy ship for 27 hours. Plus, the Open Record team reveals the most surreal experience they've had as a journalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more abou...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

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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 yo...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In this episode of Open Record, Bryan Polcyn provides insight into an investigation that led to him talking with a prostitute. Jenna Sachs explains why not all consumer problems can be solved. Plus, Amanda St. Hilaire reveals her favorite story and how it helped her realize her path as an investigative reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Open Record, Amanda St. Hilaire uncovers unique patterns in the ways kids are disciplined at school. Jenna Sachs gets real about the free trial industry. And, Bryan Polcyn reveals "all the secrets" when it comes to how their stories get scripted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of "Open Record," Bryan Polcyn explains the story behind an iconic moment known by many as "The Hip Check." Then, Jenna Sachs gives more details about a rare moment where a contractor turned himself into authorities. Plus, do these reporters ad-lib their lines? The unscripted answer from the investigative team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of "Open Record," a loophole in the law allows lawmakers to avoid transparency. Amanda St. Hilaire reveals how they're doing it and what's be done to change it. Then, a dog breeder with a checkered past is still selling puppies. Jenna Sachs explains how she dug into their past and the changes being made since her investigation. Plus, Bryan explains how he learned to do his own make...

In this episode of "Open Record," FOX6 Investigative reporter Bryan Polcyn takes a closer look at an elected official who was not following the same rules as everyone else. The story took an interesting turn when Bryan attempted to talk to the official. Then, FOX6's Jenna Sachs discovers a fee that could impact anyone who gets behind the wheel. It all depends on where you're driving. Plus, what's...

In this episode, FOX6 Investigative reporters Bryan Polcyn, Amanda St. Hilaire & Jenna Sachs take an in-depth look at the state of school bus safety in Wisconsin. The records obtained by St. Hilaire show the system that's supposed to keep children safe is flawed. Plus, wild parties filled booze, drugs and guns. The undercover investigation by Contact 6's Jenna Sachs that caught an illegal party ho...

In this episode, FOX6 reporters Bryan Polcyn, Amanda St. Hilaire and Jenna Sachs discuss two stories that came from some unusual circumstances. FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn gives a behind the scenes perspective on a story that came to a head when a man pulled a gun on him. Plus, Contact 6's Jenna Sachs explains the situation behind a neighborhood with a house so smelly the police were called mul...