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S E227: Gone in 50 Seconds Jul 07, 2022

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It's a crime that's sweeping the country and southeast Wisconsin is no exception. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about catalytic converter thefts. Jenna explains why that part is important to your vehicle, why thieves are after it, and how you can avoid becoming a victim. Plus, Jenna breaks down why some apartment hunters are struggling to find a place to live and why it's costing tenants more to keep up their search.

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S E226: Wisconsin After Roe Jun 30, 2022

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It's been nearly a week since the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, holding that the constitution does not confer a right to abortion and returning authority to regulate abortion to the states. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite political reporter Jason Calvi on to talk about the decision means for Wisconsin. The team shares reaction from state and local officials and explains the possible political, legal, and emotional fallout.

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S E225: The Insanity Defense Jun 23, 2022

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When terror struck the Waukesha Christmas Parade last fall, it was hard to fathom. Who would do something like that? Seven months later, Darrell Brooks is planning to mount an insanity defense. On this episode of Open Record, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske explains what Brooks would have to prove to succeed. Plus, how the case of Jeffrey Dahmer may shed some light on the challenges facing Brooks' legal team.

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S E224: Trust and Risk Jun 16, 2022

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Surveillance video catches a valet doing something that left one woman stunned. Why it prompted her to reach out to Contact 6. Plus, a cellphone hack that happened days after a woman tapped into one airport's internet. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn is joined by Contact 6's Jenna Sachs. Jenna breaks down two recent consumer issues. Jenna explains why a recent car theft wasn't your run-of-the-mill crime and talks listeners through the risks of public wi-fi and how to protect your device from being hijacked.

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S E223: The Superintendent's Wife Jun 09, 2022

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The federal government is showering Wisconsin schools with more than two billion dollars in pandemic relief funds and the latest round aims at helping students catch up on what they missed. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn breaks down his latest investigation where he found one local school administrator who turned a learning loss into a financial gain for his own household. Bryan explains how he was tipped off to this issue in the first place. Plus, he'll talk about what the school board of the Hartford Joint 1 School District had to say about it. You'll also hear about why this could potentially be a larger problem of transparency in school governance and administration.

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S E222: The Price of Public Safety Jun 02, 2022

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As of the publishing of this podcast, 24-year-old Kenneth Twyman is a wanted man. In fact, local police have asked US Marshals to go find him for the third time. This time, it's for homicide. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains how Twyman posted cash bail three times in three separate felony cases before he was charged with homicide. Bryan shares a conversation he had with a woman who says the man wanted for pulling the trigger in her nephew's homicide should have been locked up at the time of the murder.

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S E221: Open Meetings 101 May 19, 2022

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A recent FOX6 investigation uncovered the Wauwatosa School Board discussed public records in private. Why is that a big deal? In today's episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators explain what you should expect from your government's public meetings. Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire walk listeners through a crash course in Open Meetings 101. Amanda breaks down a recent investigation involving the Wauwatosa School Board. Attorney Tom Kamenick, founder of Wisconsin Transparency Project, joins the episode. He's with a law firm dedicated to enforcing the state's open records and open meetings laws and explains how public meetings should go and what you should expect from your government.

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S E220: Uber Discriminatory May 12, 2022

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Rejected by rideshare, two members of Milwaukee blind community spoke out to Contact 6. Plus, a twist on a classic scam entangles a small local business. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about two major consumer issues hitting the FOX6 inbox. One focuses on Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides to some disabled customers. The other on a scam that involved an energy drink, $4,600, and a job opportunity.

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S E219: Drug-addicted Nurses May 05, 2022

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Wisconsin nurses are stressed out and some are turning to drugs and alcohol to cope. But where do they turn when they're ready to get help? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains why most health care workers struggling with addiction do not seek treatment until they're caught stealing drugs meant for you. He also shares what prompted a new non-profit and the backstory of the woman who started it. Bryan also compares the work of the non-profit and the confidential treatment program already available through the state.

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S E218: Reckless Indifference Apr 28, 2022

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Starting May 1, 2022, Milwaukee police will be able to do something new to deal with the city's most dangerous drivers. For the first time, they'll be able to impound cars -- at least, temporarily. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn shares how this plan is something community leaders have wanted for some time. Polcyn also details his latest investigation that profiles one driver who is emblematic of not only the problem, but how ineffective enforcement of this problem has been up to this point.

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