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It was five years ago this month when a global health emergency disrupted everything. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic. They talk about the timeline in March 2020, how our news coverage adjusted in the days and months following the start of the pandemic, and what things in our daily life have changed forever because of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Airline anxiety is surging after back-to-back crashes left more than 90 people dead. In this week's episode of Open Record, America's aviation safety system is under the microscope. FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Amanda St. Hilaire and Sam Kraemer on to talk about the new information emerging in Milwaukee and Chicago about close calls no one told you about until now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/24/24), Hank addresses the false notion that all religions lead to heaven.Hank also answers the following questions:In Matthew 22, what did Jesus mean when he said, “Many are called but few are chosen”? James - Greenville, SC (2:53)What happens to those who have never heard the gospel? Bill - Sumter, SC (5:50)I am struggling with spiritual growth. What advice do you have for me? Amanda - St. Louis, MO (15:10)How would you answer Bill Maher's contention that the Bible was copied from the Egyptian Book of the Dead? Tommy - Nashville, TN (20:47)How do you argue for the existence of God by appealing to an objective moral standard? Tommy - Nashville, TN (20:47)  

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 questions anyway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the last several years, police body-worn cameras have gone from non-existent in Wisconsin to widespread use. With that increased usage comes a surge in public requests for those videos to be released under the public records law. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire talk about something that's transformed the world of policing: body cameras. They invited Tom Kamenick, President and Founder of the Wisconsin Transparency Project, and Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt, President of the Badger State Sheriff's Association on the episode. The group talks about the time it takes to prepare the videos and how police now want to be able to charge for that prep if it involves redactions. We also hear about the issue from Kamenik, an expert in open records law.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tens of thousands of AI-powered cameras across the country are keeping track of where you drive, but some local police chiefs want to keep those camera locations a secret. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire talk about a recent investigation where Bryan asked 20 police departments for maps of their Flock safety cameras. You'll hear why some departments were more than willing to give up the cameras' locations, while others were more reluctant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura is joined by Amanda St John - a songwriter, Music Mentor, Motivational Coach & TEDx Speaker. She has coached/mentored for over 15 years as well as having a successful music career with 2 albums, UK/Irish & USA tours, worldwide airplay (including BBC Radio 6 and RTE Radio 1), a major synch in an international advert campaign and she even sang for the US President in Washington DC. In this episode, we talk about how she only committed to her music career in her mid 30's after a near death experience in a car accident inspired her to reassess her life and finally follow her dreams. We also talk about the joys of dating, (especially online) in your 30's and how to manifest the life you want. Amanda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acreatedlife_coach/https://www.instagram.com/amandastjohnmusic_/Amanda's Podcast - A Created Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-created-life-with-amanda-st-john/id1636750883 Love Bites Recommends - Diary of a CEO with Ramit Sethi https://open.spotify.com/episode/66u9QEG5Vt2lSnqDpNRTpU

On this episode, Chloe is joined by Singer-Songwriter, Music Mentor, Motivational Coach and Speaker, Amanda St. John of A Created Life. She has coached/mentored for over 15 years as well as having a successful career with 2 albums, UK/Irish & USA tours, worldwide airplay (including BBC Radio 6 and RTE Radio 1) and she even sang for the US President in Washington DC. She committed to her music career in her mid 30's after a near death experience in a car accident inspired her to reassess her life and finally follow her dreams, and now helps others to live with purpose. This is an incredible story of how Amanda went from a near-death experience and many other adversities to turn her life around and follow her dreams after leaving her marriage. She found herself rebuilding her life, bravely following her passion, purpose and creative expression to empower others through her music and coaching. In this episode, we dive into: - Life is short so what have you got to lose? - Not settling for mediocre and creating an extraordinary life - Having it all rather than limiting yourself - Falling apart and having resilience to rebuild - Letting go of what doesn't serve you - How to build confidence - Having self-belief to follow your dreams - Taking the action - Overcoming fear - The power of investing in yourself and going all in on your dreams - Creating an abundance mindset and trusting yourself to have abundance - Working with flow, trusting and tapping into feminine energy of receiving with ease - Taking one step at a time Connect with Amanda: https://instagram.com/acreatedlife_coach _________________________ Chloe is a Motivational Coach and Mentor from Northern Ireland. To book Chloe for coaching, mentoring, public speaking or podcast interviews, email chloesaffroncontact@gmail.com Book a life-changing 1:1 session: https://chloesaffron.com/booking Join Chloe's programs: chloesaffron.com or email/message on social media for current programs or follow her on: Instagram - https://instagram.com/chloe_saffron Facebook - https://facebook.com/chloesaffrongibson Join her free Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/abundantwomencommunity

This week I am joined by the inspirational and inspiring Amanda St John. Amanda is a professional Singer-Songwriter, Music Mentor, Motivational Coach & Tedx Speaker from Ireland. She has coached /mentored for over 15 years as well as having a successful music career with 2 albums, UK/Irish & USA tours & worldwide airplay. Amanda also sang for the president of USA in DC Washington.BUT …. She only committed to her music career in her mid 30's after a near death experience in a car accident that inspired her to reassess her life and finally follow her dreams. She hoped that by sharing her story and speaking to others she will encourage and empower others to live their lives to the full. It was an absolute pleasure to record with Amanda, her energy is contagious, a true delight. Enjoy XO This podcast is proudly Sponsored by @balancereformer Studio, based in Clane, Co Kildare.Please check out Instagram @balancereformer for further offers and information. Follow myself  via Instagram @jen_cameron_

Following a late-February snow storm, a parking structure at Bayshore in Glendale partially collapsed, trapping 56 vehicles. Now, the process of getting vehicles returned to their owners will start. In this episode of Open Record, the team digs into the structural failure that could have been much worse. FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite FOX6 reporter Amelia Jones on to talk about the collapse, the investigation, and to explain what's next. Amelia walks listeners through the structure's most recent inspections, what we know about the snow removal company contracted at Bayshore, and how the owners of those stranded cars are managing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Throughout the month of September, we are revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes from the past three years. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Throughout September, we are revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes from the past three years. This week: government secrecy and closed door conversations. You'll hear why the people you elected to represent you may be having secret conversations you can't hear and cutting deals you can't see. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonatan chockar sin poddkollega med att han blivit uppringd av P4 Sjuhärad och ställt till med halvrisig stämning i deras mysiga morgonprogram. Starka exempel utlovas – i synnerhet kring radiokanalens senaste ”mästerverk” om en udda likkista. Niclas har dessutom samlat på sig ett gäng helt bisarra rubriker – och kör ett ”quiz” gällande vilka av dessa som är riktiga eller påhittade. Det blir även vända förbi en rad svenska kändisar och vilka yrken de troligen haft som ”vanliga Svenssons”. Babben Larsson, E-Type och Johan Glans är några av de som grabbarna spetsar in sig på! Hjärndött och oviktigt – precis som alltid! Häng med på en härlig tur med glädjetåget! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most of the time, viewers see a story on the news, but are unaware all that goes in to getting that story on the air. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators dig into a topic they spend a lot of time discussing: Anonymous sources. Amanda St. Hilaire talks about the role of anonymous sources in one of her most recent investigations. She and Bryan Polcyn explain what anonymous sources are, why they're important, and when we use them. The team also explains how they navigate source motivations. In today's Off the Record segment, a series of quick-fire questions have Amanda defending OJ with pulp and Bryan singing Sinéad O'Connor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When whipping winds knock out power at the homes of half the FOX6 I-Team and Consumer Unit on podcast recording day, you improvise. In this episode of Open Record, Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire switch gears. The two share their paths on how they got into investigative reporting. You'll learn what school was like for them, when they got the 'journalism' bug, and what work life is like as investigative reporters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a FOX6 investigation, Wauwatosa school leaders are re-evaluating their use of an academic program that costs thousands of dollars. They're not the only ones. in this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators dig deeper into the AVID program. Amanda St. Hilaire breaks down why she started looking into AVID in the first place. She also explains the research -- both successes and challenges -- associated with AVID. Plus, you'll hear teacher concerns, what school boards are saying about the program, and how parents feel. Amanda also has an update on her investigation into the Wauwatosa School District regarding the AVID contract.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A class-action lawsuit says Wisconsin's unemployment system discriminates against people with disabilities. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 investigators dig into the lawsuit and why it was filed. It's an issue Amanda St. Hilaire has followed for more than a year. Amanda explains how the unemployment system currently works, what the lawsuit is asking, and the response from the Department of Workforce Development. In today's Off the Record question, the team gets to say three words to their 18-year-old selves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your privacy probably isn't as protected as you think. What does HIPAA really cover? Do you even know what the letters stand for in HIPAA? In today's episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators talk privacy. Amanda St. Hilaire recently hit the streets in search of anyone who would talk to her about their personal information and opinions on who should have access to that information. Amanda clears up confusion of what HIPAA means, what it protects, and why it's important. In today's Off the Record segment, the team talks about the one important skill everyone should have. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the famous words of the Baha Men ‘What the f**k is this piece of sh*t movie?' (It was the b-side track). So shoot an arrow into the leg of a friend because TODAY we're watching The Breed (2006) starring Michelle Rodriguez, Oliver Hudson and the dreadful Taryn Manning Thank you to Amanda St for suggesting this movie on our Facebook page

A group of parents recently fought to get information about their children's schools, and discovered the power of public records. But are public records truly public if the public can't afford them? In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators look at an issue hitting home for a lot of parents: School data and learning loss during the pandemic. Amanda St. Hilaire explains how open records work, who can file them, and location fees. You'll also learn what you can do if you're having trouble getting records because of location fees.

When it comes to pandemic learning, we know many students, families, and school staff are struggling. But in a recent FOX6 investigation, our Amanda St. Hilaire found that some school districts really don't want to talk about the data. 'Learning Loss' was a week of special reports on FOX6 showing how students in the ten largest school districts in our area are doing during the pandemic. In this episode of Open Record, you learn more about the series. What the data shows, how students and parents feel about virtual learning, the effect on mental health, and the efforts school districts in our area are making to help get students back on track. Plus, you'll learn why public records aren't so public if you can't afford to get them and the challenge with holding elected officials accountable. In our 'Off the Record' segment, find out why the team was tapping their memory banks all the way back to kindergarten. Hear what toy Amanda coveted, but never had and the song Jenna sang as a young child and can still remember to this day.

 In this episode, Cherlene speaks with Amanda St. Dennis, a disability and accessibility advocate on how to support children with disabilities in your outdoor play program. Topics covered include: Risky play and disability, the importance of relationships, how to think creatively about accommodations, and so much more! Download a written transcript of this episodeHost: Cherlene EloriaGuest: Amanda St. DennisSound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby

Local school boards see waves of change, Wisconsin's mask mandate gets overturned, and budget season is off to a contentious start. In this episode of Open Record, Amanda St. Hilaire talks to FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi about how Wisconsin's big political issues affect you.

Baseball fans, it's finally here! Thursday marks Brewers Opening Day 2021. Plans are in place at American Family Field to ensure fans, staff, and players are safe. It's been 18 months since Brewers fans have watched their team play in person. In this episode of Open Record, Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite FOX6 Sports Director Tim Van Vooren and FOX6 reporter Christina Van Zelst on to talk about the excitement surrounding Opening Day. Christina will talk about the protocols in place for the 12,000 fans enjoying the game Thursday as well as other COVID-19 guidelines fans will see at American Family Field. Tim gets us caught up on what we might expect from the 2021 Brewers from a player and coaching standpoint. You'll also hear how Brewers Opening Day guidelines compare to other ballparks across the country. Plus, in today's Off the Record segment, we debate a popular Easter sweet: Peeps. Are you all about the marshmallow treat or do you skip over those on the store shelves?

Controversial police officer Joseph Mensah has a new job. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department hired the now-former Wauwatosa officer. Following the news, public records revealed the public's reaction, including a text from a local judge that raised some eyebrows. In the meantime, public records showing people who protested Mensah are finding their names on arrest records with booking numbers. The problem? Those people say they were never arrested. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators dig into these two different, but related, stories. Amanda St. Hilaire breaks down the records she requested following Mensah's hiring in Waukesha County and what she found. Bryan Polcyn explains how public records are also revealing more about protests surrounding the Mensah shootings. Plus, in this episode's Off the Record segment, we go back in time. Hear one of the things Amanda misses most amid the pandemic and the movies we all last saw in the movie theater.

A registered nurse is caught stealing pain medications meant for patients not once, but twice. So, why did the FOX6 Investigators find her still licensed and still working nearly four year later? In this episode of Open Record, Bryan Polcyn shares what he found in a recent investigation. Together, Bryan and Amanda St. Hilaire explain how a breakdown in the state agency responsible for monitoring health care professionals put patients in danger. Bryan shares the background of his recent FOX6 story. The team talks about what went wrong in original investigation of the nurse in question and just how big a problem drug diversion by health care professionals really is and the difference between addiction and diversion. We also hear what the Department of Safety and Professional Services has to say about the investigation. Plus, learn what other strategies are out there for dealing with addicted health care workers and protecting the public.

The police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha sparked protests and riots. The investigation into that shooting is now complete. That means hundreds of pages of records, squad car videos, and a hospital interview with Blake are now in the public domain. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators explain how the Blake case isn't the only case where investigative records are coming to public light. Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire discuss what we knew about the Blake case before the records came out and what we're finding out now. You'll also hear about what comes next as the records in these cases are made public.

COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin and across the country continue to soar. Those steady numbers mean hospitals are at record capacity. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire examine the efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine around the world. They talk about why it's happening slower than promised and where that leaves Wisconsin residents. You'll hear about some health care providers who say they're struggling to get information about how they'll get the vaccine. The team also talks about which 'phase' of distribution we're in and details about the new variant of COVID-19.

It was March 11, 2020 when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Nine months later, the FDA is on the verge of granting emergency approval of a coronavirus vaccine. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire dig into today's hearing and impending decision. This day-long meeting centers around Pfizer's application for emergency approval of the vaccine. Bryan and Amanda talk about when Wisconsin could see the first shots, if approval is granted. The team also talks about initial phases for distribution and the thought some people won't want to get the vaccine. Can employers force employees to get it?

Since the pandemic hit in early March, Wisconsin's unemployment system continues to get flooded with claims. At FOX6, while we hear from a lot of viewers caught up in the red tape, we are also getting a lot of calls about unemployment fraud. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators talk about two sides of the coin: The victims of fraud and the people who say they're falsely accused. Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on the episode to talk about the influx of claims seen by the Department of Workforce Development. Jenna explains a story she recently did about unemployment fraud and the number of cases of identity theft happening across the state. On the flipside, Amanda talks about two claimants who say they were falsely accused of unemployment fraud after making honest mistakes.

While COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Wisconsin, the state's prison system is dealing with a coronavirus outbreak. Right now, 25 adult institutions have active COVID-19 cases. Three of those prisons still have hundreds of infected inmates. So, how is the virus getting into those facilities? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire talk about a recent FOX6 investigation that revealed something that could be contributing to the severity of these outbreaks. The team explains why a staffing shortage could translate into COVID-19 cases. You'll hear reaction from the Department of Corrections and ACLU. You'll also learn why HIPAA could impact the prison staff's ability to keep sick inmates from being around healthy ones.

The problem of reckless driving is nothing new in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, it only seems to be getting worse. Despite all the meetings and task force recommendations, it appears little has been done to actually talk to the young people who are engaging in this deadly behavior -- until now. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire talk about a story Bryan recently did that took a different approach to the issue of reckless driving. Bryan talked with a young man who admitted to driving recklessly for years. The team reminds us how big of a problem reckless driving is in Milwaukee and what's been done to contain it or address it thus far. Bryan breaks down his conversation with 'David,' the young man he interviewed and explains why 'David' agreed to talk to FOX6. You'll also hear about Carolyn Hall, a woman who lost her daughter at the hands of a reckless driver, and get her take on the approach to curbing this behavior.

The coronavirus is back in court in Wisconsin. Once again, there's a battle over what Governor Evers can and can not mandate during a pandemic. The latest arguments in Wisconsin's Supreme Court center around a statewide mask mandate. That move came after the governor's original public health emergency related to the pandemic had expired, a move opponents said was illegal. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi on to talk about this latest court battle. Jason explains how we got here, and the arguments coming from both sides. The team also talks about how other states can have mask mandates and what makes Wisconsin different.

Wisconsin is in the midst of one of the nation's most dangerous COVID-19 surges. As schools brace for a virtual winter and hospitals near their tipping point, Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire break down the Badger State's numbers, put them in context, and discuss the tough decisions about holiday gatherings and where schools should draw the line.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch digital editor Amanda St. Amand and reporter Robert Patrick talk with Aisha Sultan about what it is like to participate in a trial of Janssen’s coronavirus vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've been living in a COVID-19 world now for eight months and it appears our way back to normal is a vaccine. However, developing that vaccine is only the beginning. Why is the process so complicated? Once the vaccine is released, who gets it first? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine trials. Jenna recently went to Madison's UW Health to meet with researchers and doctors to talk about UW Health's participation in the final phase of the AstraZeneca trial. The team talks about what we know right now about the vaccine's development, what kind of supplies hospitals would need to administer it, and they dig into Wisconsin's priority list for distribution. Plus, most clinical trials last 8-10 years. With this COVID-19 vaccine trial spanning a much shorter time, can the public have confidence in the safety and results.

It's been a wild ride, but the 2020 election isn't over just yet. We're still waiting on results from several battleground states. Wisconsin made its pick for the White House by half a percentage point. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi on to talk about all things elections. Jason helps break down where the presidential race stands right now and reminds listeners why results are slow to come in this year. The team also explains what the process will look like when we do get official results. Jason digs into the data of Wisconsin voter turnout and the potential for a recount in the race for President. The team also takes some time dispelling myths circulating on social media.

Months of campaigning, political rallies, and informing voters has come down to today. Election Day 2020 is here. We could, however, be a long way from knowing the next President of the United States. Due to the pandemic, an unprecedented number of mail-in and absentee ballots still have to be counted. It's something election clerks warn could make for a very long night. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire break down why this election night will be unlike any other in history. They'll explain Wisconsin's role in this election, how the Electoral College works, and make note of some of those must-watch states as results come in tonight and early Wednesday morning. You'll also hear about other important races to watch aside from the Presidential election.

As people spend more time at home amid the pandemic, the number of projects homeowners tackle increase. With some of those jobs come problems. Contact 6 continues to get flooded with complaints from FOX6 viewers about jobs gone bad, unreliable contractors, and other problems homeowners face. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about the FOX6 consumer unit. Jenna reminds listeners how the Contact 6 process works, from filing a complaint to contacting businesses. It's the time of the year where Contact 6 receives a lot of homeowner complains and hones in on two cases in particular. The first has to do with homeowners insurance and one woman's claim against animal damage in her attic. The second talks about contractor work and in particular, one repeat offender. Jenna explains what to look for when hiring a contractor.

Of the more than 36,000 teenagers of driving age in Milwaukee County, only half actually have a driver's license. While no one knows just how many, it is clear a significant number are driving anyway. They're behind the wheel with no education, training, or legal right to be on the road. In today's episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire explain why community leaders say drivers education is critical to reducing reckless driving in Milwaukee and how funding cuts and COVID-19 are standing in the way. Polcyn, who has been digging into the reckless driving problem in Milwaukee, reminds people about the city's Reckless Driving Task Force and its recommendations. Is there money set aside for combatting reckless driving in the 2021 budget? Polcyn walks us through the MPS Drive program and breaks down its success rate and limitations. Is reckless driving among teens and adults something the city can solve?

It's the most-received call and email into the FOX6 newsroom: Unemployment issues. Since the pandemic hit more than seven months ago, FOX6 viewers have reached out to us, hoping we can help them get unemployment benefits. The viewers who contact us say there are a number of problems with the system, from having trouble filing an initial claim to not receiving benefits months after that first filing. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire dig into Wisconsin's unemployment system to find out why it's leaving so many people behind. You'll get a refresher course on just how our state's unemployment system works and the issues so many have seen since the pandemic started back in March. Amanda also shares the story of one FOX6 viewer who recorded his interactions with the Department of Workforce Development and explains how attempted fraud on his case is now preventing the RIGHT person from getting the money. You'll also hear what the DWD has to say about the backlog of claims and cases and why the process of getting these taken care of is so complicated.

It's been seven months since COVID-19 shutdowns began and sent people scrambling. Since March, we've all changed the ways we get our information. Now, we know some of those changes might be here to stay. In this edition of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire dive into the changes they've seen to freedom of information. Hear how public meetings have made a shift and why some changes are drawing criticism. Another way we get our information, through open records requests, has seen changes, too. You'll learn about the effect COVID-19 has had on getting those requests fulfilled and why delays in the process are causing challenges. Plus, Bryan and Amanda explain why this all matters, what it means for you, and what the changes say about the way our systems work.

There's a growing economic pressure in Wisconsin for parents to find affordable child care options. But does hiring an unlicensed provider put your child's care at risk? A Waukesha child care provider is facing a criminal charge for lying to police about her identity and some of her clients say she lied to them, too. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire dig into that case, a recent investigation by Polcyn that came to us from a FOX6 viewer. You'll learn what it means for a child care provider to be operating illegally and how you, as a parent, can find out which providers across the state have been ordered by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to stop their care. You'll also learn why licensing matters when it comes to child care and what parents can do if they're facing an urgent need for care, but affordability is a barrier.

The city of Wauwatosa braced for unrest as word came down Wednesday the District Attorney would not file charges against Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah for the shooting death of Alvin Cole. People protested and as night fell, those protests turned to damage and looting. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire explain how we got here, what happened overnight, and what happens next. The team invites FOX6 reporter Amy DuPont on the episode. Amy was part of the coverage Wednesday night in Wauwatosa. In addition to talking with Bryan and Amanda about the fallout following the decision to not charge Officer Mensah, Amy also shares a very personal and terrifying experience for her and a FOX6 photojournalist. Hear what it was like for Amy as she covered a recent protest and what happens when a handful of protesters turn and target journalists.

There are mask mandates, requests to social distance, and new ways of doing everyday things. Yet, Wisconsin continues to grapple with one of the country's worst COVID-19 outbreaks. Hospitals in northeast Wisconsin say they're near-capacity, even delaying other surgeries and procedures to make room for new COVID-19 patients. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire take a look at the numbers. They see where Wisconsin stands right now, how we got there, and what could happen in the days and weeks ahead. They dig into what regions are getting hit the hardest, why we might be seeing such elevated positive case numbers, and some of the abrupt changes various groups across the state are making to try and help curb the spread of the virus.

People are putting children on day care wait lists before they're even pregnant. That's how tough it is to find quality care in Wisconsin and that was before the pandemic. Now, the problem is getting worse and fast. If child care is the key to reopening the economy, what happens when that key starts to disappear? In this edition of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire talk about Wisconsin's child care landscape and explain why it isn't in great shape. Amanda's recent story about this issue digs into how the problem started and why it wasn't in a good place even before COVID-19 hit. You'll also learn how child care providers have changed the way they operate, the challenges they're dealing with, and what the long-term looks like for child care center, parents, and the economy.

Any time you listen to an episode of Open Record, you usually hear Bryan Polcyn, Amanda St. Hilaire, and Jenna Sachs. There are times various FOX6 reporters help us out: Jason Calvi to talk politics or maybe it's Derica Williams to talk education. But there are several others behind the scenes who help edit, publish, and post the podcast so it reaches your ears. In this edition of Open Record, Bryan Polcyn invites Executive Producer Sara Smith and editor Dave Michuda on to talk about how this podcast goes from an outline via email to an edited piece of audio you can download on your favorite podcast app. You'll learn how this podcast has adapted amid a pandemic, the process from start to publication, and how doing something that's audio-only differs from what we do on a day-to-day basis working at a television station that uses a visual medium. Plus, get the inside scoop on the very scientific process this FOX6 team goes through twice a week to come up with the perfect podcast title.

On this episode, I get to chat with Amanda. She is a very active lady with a background that might cause weaker men to pause.....what exactly do I mean? Take a listen to the show and you will find out!