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.

Open Record is a news podcast hosted by © FOX6 Milwaukee, with 422 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

© FOX6 Milwaukee hosts Open Record, a news show with 422 episodes published.

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  E425: On a Miz-sion

  Oct 1, 202646 min

  The Milwaukee Brewers enter the 2026 playoffs having won a franchise record 103 regular season games and their 4th straight division championship. This week on Open Record, FOX6's Ted Perry and Sam Kraemer join Bryan Polcyn to talk about manager Pat Murphy's run of success, the dominance of Cy Young candidate Jacob 'the Miz' Misiorowski, the explosion of "small ball" offense and what a World Series run would mean for the state of Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  E424: Transit Trouble

  Sep 24, 202646 min

  FOX6 Investigators go undercover to test the Milwaukee County Transit System's progress on reducing "fare evasion," but MCTS says passenger fares aren't enough to close a widening budget gap. This week on Open Record, Bryan Polcyn and Jenna Sachs explore the transit system's potential redesign, which includes a potential cut in bus service of 25%. They're joined by Milwauke County Supervisor Steve Taylor to talk about what that might look like and why he's hoping the solution will come from Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  E423: The Comeback

  Aug 13, 202646 min

  Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley pulled off one of the most improbable primary election night comebacks in Wisconsin political history. This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh, Bryan Polcyn and Jason Calvi are joined by poltical strategists Joe Zapecki (Democratic) and Bill McCoshen (Republican) to break down his razor's edge win over State Representative Francesca Hong. They also look ahead to his November matchup with Republican nominee Tom Tiffany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  E422: Communication Breakdown

  Aug 6, 202646 min

  A 99-year-old Milwaukee widow was left bleeding and lying on the floor for more than 2 hours while 911 operators failed to recognize the urgency. On this week's Open Record, Carl and Bryan talk to FOX6's Sam Kraemer about what went wrong at the city's 911 call center and why current employees say systemic change may be needed. Plus, a retired 911 trainer from Waukesha explains why the stress of taking emergency calls leads to high turnover and difficulty recruiting entry level workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  E421: Point Blank

  Jul 30, 202646 min

  The fatal shooting of 38-year-old Corey Ruiz by a Madison Wisconsin police officer set off days of protests and drew national attention once again to police use of force in Wisconsin. In this episode, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn break down the bystander video, the reaction, the lack of body worn camera video and Ruiz's long history of altercations with police. Plus, a new Marquette Law School poll shows the democratic socialist frontrunner expanding her lead among Democrats ahead of the August primary for Wisconsin Governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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