2 chapters across the catalog
Reverend Anthony Thompson, whose wife was killed by Dylann Roof, advocates for closing the Charleston background check loophole. The discussion critiques the tendency of victims to offer immediate forgiveness to politicians who fail to deliver on legislative promises. The hosts note that despite Biden's compassionate rhetoric, substantive criminal justice reform remains elusive.
The hosts discuss the difficulties formerly incarcerated individuals face when trying to reintegrate into society, specifically the "box" on job applications. Adam Curry shares an anecdote about a friend's experience with the restrictive nature of parole and jail communication systems like JPay. Mo Fax notes that many reliable employees are fired once their background checks reveal a felony record.
