
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-pa... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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The Scandal
As Outagamie County district attorney, Biskupic let potential defendants buy their way out of trouble. As a judge, he offered deals that fell in a 'gray area' of the law.
The List
One of Outagamie County District Attorney Vince Biskupic’s cases involved a rewritten police report; another, an exoneration.
Phoebe is a force of nature- this podcast is really extraordinary. It’s gripping, so well-researched and highlights the human stakes behind it all. So incredible- you have to listen.
I am binge-listening to this one. Plus, everyone sounds so “Wisconsin”.
Loved the deep dive. Held on to every word.
The reporting, production, and narration were excellent! But the stories are so old. Would have liked to see more contemporary examples to support the through line that cautions us about prosecutorial power.
Eye-opening, entertaining exposé of corrupt county prosecutors--elected officials. The 7 episodes each focus on a sordid crime case or two wherein the public prosecutor used his power over other players in his local justice system to thwart actual justice. This will appeal most to Wisconsinites, but it's so well produced that any fan of true crime podcasts should listen. Episode 1 is a good intro Civics-wise but feels slow, so hold your judgment until you've heard "Open & Shut" E2.









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