Open and Shut Podcast

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Prosecutors are the most powerful people in the American criminal justice system. "Open and Shut," a new podcast from Wisconsin Watch and Wisconsin Public Radio, shines a light on how prosecutors do their jobs — and the danger of allowing that power to go unchecked. Hosted by reporter Phoebe Petrovic, "Open and Shut" is the culmination of nearly three years of investigative reporting. The seven-part series follows two district attorneys in Wisconsin's Fox Valley and their impact on victims, the accused and the justice system.

Recent Episodes
  • Deals Vince Biskupic made as a prosecutor and judge raise questions of fairness in Wisconsin’s justice system
    May 18, 2022 –
  • Wisconsin prosecutor campaigned on his record — but some high-profile cases had hidden flaws
    May 11, 2022 –
  • Two decades after high-profile murder trial, questions remain in the prosecution of Ken Hudson
    May 4, 2022 –
  • A horrific murder. Police helped a key witness. The prosecutor kept it secret.
    Apr 27, 2022 –
  • Prosecution included questionable witnesses, racial stereotype, in 2000 arson trial of Dale Chu
    Apr 20, 2022 –
  • The rise and fall of Winnebago County District Attorney Joe Paulus reveals the immense power of prosecutors – and how it can be abused
    Apr 20, 2022 –
  • Two prosecutors accused a man of plotting to murder one of them. Years later, a different story emerged.
    Apr 20, 2022 –
  • A New Podcast From Wisconsin Watch and WPR
    Apr 1, 2022 –
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