The podcast episodes discussed highlight the issue of recidivism and the various factors that contribute to it, such as lack of support programs, employment barriers, and the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals during their reintegration into society.

For example, episode E225: Second Chance Living: Supporting and Advancing Justice-Involved Women with Trelise Baker, Founder, 2nd Chance Living PMI, and JBC Consultant Jennifer Sarrett discusses the importance of economic empowerment and resources in reducing recidivism rates among justice-involved women.

Similarly, episode E168: Banking on 100 Million Formerly Incarcerated Talent highlights the role of employment in reducing recidivism and the efforts to help companies hire and support formerly incarcerated individuals.