Under The Dome with Empower Missouri

Welcome to Under the Dome, your update from Empower Missouri about what is happening in Jefferson City with a particular focus on our anti-poverty agenda. Today's podcast is hosted by Mallory Rush, Executive Director, and guests ML Smith and Patty Berger. Mallory is coming to you live from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Clean Slate convening. Patty Berger shares her journey from incarceration to becoming an advocate, highlighting the importance of Clean Slate in providing a fresh start for individuals with criminal records. ML Smith, co-director of Missouri's To Abolish the Death Penalty and founder of Missouri Justice Coalition, discusses the collateral consequences of incarceration and the vital role of Clean Slate in helping individuals reintegrate into society.