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Contact 6's Jenna Sachs has reported on scams and ripoffs for years, but this time, the story was delivered right to her front door. A beat up Amazon box arrived that she did not expect. Inside, a purple tuxedo she did not order. Then another. And another. This week on Open Record, Jenna explains how she ended up in the middle of an Amazon return scheme. Plus, how a city mistake left a 79-year-old woman on the hook for thousands of dollars. And we introduce the newest member of the FOX6 Investigators - Nicole Herzog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

The Democratic primary for Wisconsin Governor has undergone an 11th hour shakeup, as one of the top 3 contenders drops out four weeks before the vote. And a candidate who had just dropped it is now back in! This week on Open Record, Carl and Bryan are joined by FOX6 Political Reporter Jason Calvi to talk about the fallout from the Sara Rodriguez campaign's financial irregularities. Plus, they're joined by the Director of the Marquette University Law School poll, which just released new numbers gathered in the midst of the turmoil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn sits down with Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman. They discuss the recent charges against a police officer and detective for misusing license plate camera technology for personal reasons. Plus, Bryan and FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh talk to Arthur Hollis of the Milwaukee Alliance about efforts to impose new restrictions on the police department's pursuit policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan will not go to prison. A federal judge sentenced her this week to a $5,000 fine for obstructing ICE agents outside her courtroom by steering a criminal defendant out the back door. This week on Open Record, FOX6's Bryan Polcyn, Bill Miston and Jenna Sachs recap how we got here. Plus, hear why UWM Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee believes Judge Adelman let Dugan off the hook. And why former US Attorney Jim Santelle says be believes Dugan's long history of public service played a key role in the sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A self-described 'menace to society' is back in jail facing ten criminal cases filed by nine different police departments. Daniel Berczyk has been charged with more than 100 crimes in his adult life. He's 50 years old. This week on Open Record, Carl Deffenbaught and Jenna Sachs lead Bryan Polcyn through his latest investigation. Hear why Berczyk has become a recurring character in Bryan's investigations. And why the so-called 'Moving Menace' appears to be dodging charges in what may be his most serious investigation yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Open Record took its talents down to South Milwaukee! In first ever live podcast, Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn are joined by Howie Magner, former managing editor of Milwaukee Magazine, to talk about the FIFA World Cup 2026™ from the Moran’s pub Block party. You’re about some of the big moments from the tournament so far, predictions for the United States in the knockout stage, and who our hosts think will win the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On June 19th, 1865 -- nearly 3 full years after President Abraham Lincoln's emancipation proclamation declared the abolition of slavery in the United States -- federal soldiers rode into Galvetson, Texas, to annouce "all slaves are free." This week on Open Record, FOX6's Bryan Polcyn and Bria Jones talk to orgainzers of Milwaukee's 55th Juneteenth celebration, who say it is "not just Black history, it's American history." Hear how a pair of young professionals are bringing Juneteenth awareness to a new generation on social media. And why Wisconsin is one of just 18 states that does not consider Juneteenth a state holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Ziel was driving to pick up his daughter from choir when the phone rang. On the other end of the line -- Garth Brooks! The Vice-President of Entertainment for Summerfest tells the story of how they snagged the country rock legend as we preview the 58th iteration of the World's Largest Music Festival. Bryan and Carl are also joined by Summerfest marketing director Jerrod Woods. Hear how they landed this year's biggest artists, why they're fully committed to the three-weekend format, and why Bryan can't wait for the new pretzel charcuterie board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of thousands of Americans lose their hair every year while undergoing cancer treatment. In this week's episode, Carl and Bryan talk to Contact6's Jenna Sachs about a relatively new cold therapy treatment that's helping women (and men) protect their hair from chemotherapy drugs. Jenna shares one woman's story after she was told insurance would not cover the treatment. Plus, a small business owner speaks out about worsening delays by the US Postal Service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature a newly-expanded field of 48 countries competing in 104 matches, all broadcast on FOX and FS1. In this week's episode, Carl and Bryan talk to Green Bay native and former US Men's National Team defenseman Jay DeMerit. They also catch up with Raj Saha, former GM of the Milwaukee Bucks arena, Fiserv Forum, now a key executive helping 16 stadiums in 3 countries prepare for the biggest sports tournament in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices