If you're an American adult, there's a 1 in 4 chance you have a criminal record. While it's less likely you've committed any serious crime, there are still repercussions to having a rap sheet as more employers use them to decide between candidates.
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly complex world of criminal records in America. They explore how these records are created, stored, and used - from local arrests that follow you across state lines to the various databases that track everything from felonies to sex offender registries. The hosts also discuss the controversial ways criminal records affect employment, housing, and daily life, plus the often difficult process of getting records expunged or sealed.
"I think 30 Rock is the best show on TV — Chuck disagrees with Josh and says 30 Rock is the best show on TV when discussing current TV recommendations."
— Chuck
"I like Dexter, so. Man, that one went off the rail so bad — Chuck mentions liking Dexter, with Josh commenting that the show declined in quality in recent seasons."
— Chuck
"And Louie, to me, is like a tie for the best show on TV — Josh mentions Louie as one of the best shows on TV when discussing current television recommendations."
— Josh
"I watch, obviously Mad Men is, to me, the best show on TV right now — Josh recommends Mad Men when answering a listener question about current TV shows to watch."
— Josh
Raising Arizona
1987
1h 34m
★ 7.1
"like in Raising Arizona, just wham — Josh compares a judge's decision-making process to a scene from Raising Arizona when discussing expunging criminal records."
— Josh
Scarface
1983
2h 50m
★ 8.2
"You ever seen the movie Scarface? — Josh references Scarface as an example when discussing the Mariel Boat Lift from Cuba to Miami."
— Josh
The Fifth Element
1997
2h 6m
★ 7.6
"the fifth element, good or bad? I wasn't a fan — Chuck responds to a listener question about whether The Fifth Element is a good or bad movie."
— Chuck
"I watched The Killing. I watched True Blood. Do you watch The Killing? — Josh lists The Killing among the TV shows he watches when discussing current television."
— Josh
"Lisa's doing on the Simpsons, but she has to go to the Hall of Records — Josh references a Simpsons episode where Lisa goes to the Hall of Records as a joke about different types of records."
— Josh
"I watched The Killing. I watched True Blood — Josh mentions True Blood as one of the TV shows he watches."
— Josh
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