{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Count Time Now! ","title":"Permanent Punishment","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6fd44308\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1480,"description":"In this episode of Count Time Now, Fred Ward is joined by Pete VanLeer from Policy Matters and his long-time friend Russell Williams, an outstanding chef and directly impacted individual who continues to face collateral consequences. The discussion dives deep into Russell's disturbing experience of being fired due to a decades-old conviction and highlights the broader systemic injustice faced by individuals with criminal records. Pete shares insights from recent surveys on employment barriers and discusses potential policy changes, while Russell shares his heartfelt story in hopes of driving awareness and change.\n00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction\n02:19 Russell's Story: Employment Struggles\n02:43 The Incident at Giant Eagle\n05:23 Background Check Issues\n07:41 Ethics Committee and Judicial Release\n10:43 Policy Matters Survey\n11:19 Struggles of Finding Stable Employment\n12:03 Challenges Faced by the Formerly Incarcerated\n12:55 Systemic Issues and Personal Stories\n16:40 The Role of Surveys and Data\n20:27 Call to Action and Final Thoughts","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rQmZCirpHPE-G7CYL-BOAPSRNzj80qx9WdHRMsT3-eI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYjM4/NTcxZTY4OTVhNDRj/MmM4NmM5ODZiZjZi/MTMxZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}