Episode 34: Studying the Expungement Paradox
Episode 34: Studying the Expungement Paradox  
Podcast: Proof Over Precedent
Published On: Tue Feb 03 2026
Description: Expungement appears to have all the signs of promising policy including better job and housing outcomes for individuals whose criminal records have been cleared; low recidivism rates; and subsequently better societal outcomes. Where it falls short, researchers in a Michigan study found, is with accessibility and uptake. This episode of "Proof Over Precedent" looks at the findings and dives into the challenges of studying expungement and the areas where the record-clearing process could be improved.