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    1 in 3 adults in the United States have a criminal record, which offers significant challenges to these individuals, including reentering the job market after incarceration. Over the years, there’s been a push for “Ban the Box” policies that call for removing questions asking about criminal history on job applications to give former offenders a fair chance by delaying background checks until later in the hiring process. Those who are against early screening argue that former offenders shouldn’t continue to be punished by the system, especially when it disproportionally affects minorities. It also prevents applicants from contributing and reintegrating into society and reducing dependency on social services. Those who disagree and say that screening a job applicant’s criminal history is important, argue that employers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their business, employees, and customers and make informed hiring decisions. Without early screening, some recent studies show that employers might unconsciously resort to biased assumptions or stereotypes when evaluating candidates. With this context, we debate Ban the Box: Should We Banish the Criminal History Check Box from Job Applications?
    
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Eric Nuzum

Podcast Creator

Co-Founder of the ‘Magnificent Noise’

Eric Nuzum is a former public radio program director, content creator, and Director and VP of Programming at NPR, Eric’s diverse career led him to co-found the podcast production company Magnificent Noise, whose client roster includes The New York Times, ESPN, TED, Global Media, and others. Eric is also the author of several books and a recipient of the National Edward R. Murrow Award for News Writing.

Debates Featuring Eric Nuzum

Is Public Radio Still Relevant?

With Kmele Foster, Eric Nuzum
November 22, 2022

Many Americans grew up with a transistor radio somewhere in the home. Out of it emanated the commentaries, stories, news, and analysis. Public radio was a key means of getting information. But between podcasts, satellite radio, and on-demand streaming, some argue that signal is fading. Nimble upstarts and emerging technologies have created wildly successful new platforms, enabling a broad diversity of creators to broadcast their views. What does this mean for the future of public radio? John Donvan moderates a…

Is Public Radio Still Relevant?

Many Americans grew up with a transistor radio somewhere in the home. Out of it emanated the commentaries, stories, news, and analysis. Public radio was a key means of getting information. But between podcasts, satellite…

With Kmele Foster, Eric Nuzum
November 22, 2022

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