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Oct 18, 2022

Someone who spent time behind bars shares perspective of the job market

First, the U.S. plans to sell more oil to help dial back gas prices. Then, a Miami-based realtor opens up about his struggles finding employment after doing time in prison.

Someone who spent time behind bars shares perspective of the job market — Drew Angerer/Getty Images

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“People are just on their own”: Inside one man’s post-prison economic struggle
by David Brancaccio and Jarrett Dang
Courtesy Noel Barrientos
Noel Barrientos, now a Miami-based realtor, shares his struggles (and successes) of navigating the economy after being released from prison.

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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
Nick Esposito Media Producer