The podcast episodes highlight the importance of advocacy and policy change in addressing systemic challenges, particularly within the foster care system and the criminal justice system.
In the episode From Foster Care to Founder: The Inspiring Journey of Isaiah Dawe, CEO IDKY, the podcast discusses Isaiah Dawe's efforts to empower Aboriginal youth in out-of-home care through advocacy, mentorship, and cultural connections, underscoring the need for policy changes to better support this vulnerable population.
Similarly, the episode The Murder of Patricia Scoville (Vermont) showcases how the Scoville family's advocacy led to the creation of a DNA database in Vermont, which ultimately identified the killer and brought closure to their case, demonstrating the impact of advocacy on systemic changes within the criminal justice system.