More Than a Felon host Ladale Hayes talks about his why on what lead him to decide to reach into the realm of podcasting. He felt that it was important for people to understand that just because an ex-felon served prison time does not make them a bad individual nor is it the end of the world. However, gaining public trust and reducing the recidivism rate by providing support and resources is so important to the continued growth of ex-felons as they strive to become productive citizens within society.