The Right On Crime Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-right-on-crime-podcast Conservative conversations, policy, and best practices on criminal justice innovation in America. 2022 b4de822d-dc8f-5678-842d-192d131bbe52 no en-us Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:45:03 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:45:04 +0000 https://rightoncrime.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/IwRquMEk3iPbsaXCihcK1AsEKC85Ck5-FCyCbe71ivk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxNDE1LzE2ODY1/OTIxMDQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Right On Crime Podcast https://rightoncrime.com episodic Right On Crime Conservative conversations, policy, and best practices on criminal justice innovation in America. Conservative conversations, policy, and best practices on criminal justice innovation in America.. Right On Crime askus@rightoncrime.com No No Reentry Done Right: Programming, Accountability, and Public Safety 50 50 Reentry Done Right: Programming, Accountability, and Public Safety full 70369a83-3f96-430b-ba36-3b2ab56bac99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23a1d187 In this episode, Dwight Hudson sits down with Carley Widner to share his firsthand experiences touring reentry facilities and seeing the impact of comprehensive programming. From peer-led skill development inside prisons to housing, employment support, and accountability on the outside, reentry programs give people the tools and guidance they need to rebuild their lives. Dwight breaks down how addressing root causes, providing structure, and connecting returning citizens with critical resources not only helps them succeed, but also keeps our communities safer.

]]> In this episode, Dwight Hudson sits down with Carley Widner to share his firsthand experiences touring reentry facilities and seeing the impact of comprehensive programming. From peer-led skill development inside prisons to housing, employment support, and accountability on the outside, reentry programs give people the tools and guidance they need to rebuild their lives. Dwight breaks down how addressing root causes, providing structure, and connecting returning citizens with critical resources not only helps them succeed, but also keeps our communities safer.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:45:03 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1003 In this episode, Dwight Hudson sits down with Carley Widner to share his firsthand experiences touring reentry facilities and seeing the impact of comprehensive programming. From peer-led skill development inside prisons to housing, employment support, and accountability on the outside, reentry programs give people the tools and guidance they need to rebuild their lives. Dwight breaks down how addressing root causes, providing structure, and connecting returning citizens with critical resources not only helps them succeed, but also keeps our communities safer.

]]> crime, criminal justice, criminal justice reform, justice, reentry, prison, incarceration, second chances, second chance month, second chance hiring, employment, inmate, job, employer, hiring No Inside a Proven Reentry Program in Arkansas 48 48 Inside a Proven Reentry Program in Arkansas full 1760bb20-8a73-486b-a7d1-a27c5d6e2450 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bd28742 In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Arkansas State Director Wil Cheatham sits down with Jim Bell, owner of Hidden Creek, a reentry facility partnering with the state corrections department to prepare individuals for life after incarceration. By allowing participants to spend the final months of their sentence in a structured program, Hidden Creek combines accountability with opportunity—offering life skills classes, education, and direct pathways to employment. For many who have never held a job or had a driver’s license, this holistic approach provides the foundation needed to succeed after release. The result: fewer people returning to prison and safer communities for everyone. 

]]> In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Arkansas State Director Wil Cheatham sits down with Jim Bell, owner of Hidden Creek, a reentry facility partnering with the state corrections department to prepare individuals for life after incarceration. By allowing participants to spend the final months of their sentence in a structured program, Hidden Creek combines accountability with opportunity—offering life skills classes, education, and direct pathways to employment. For many who have never held a job or had a driver’s license, this holistic approach provides the foundation needed to succeed after release. The result: fewer people returning to prison and safer communities for everyone. 

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:08:44 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1225 In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Arkansas State Director Wil Cheatham sits down with Jim Bell, owner of Hidden Creek, a reentry facility partnering with the state corrections department to prepare individuals for life after incarceration. By allowing participants to spend the final months of their sentence in a structured program, Hidden Creek combines accountability with opportunity—offering life skills classes, education, and direct pathways to employment. For many who have never held a job or had a driver’s license, this holistic approach provides the foundation needed to succeed after release. The result: fewer people returning to prison and safer communities for everyone. 

]]> crime, criminal justice, criminal justice reform, policy, crime policy, conservative, reentry, justice, second chance, employment, public safety, community, job No Improving Public Safety and Keeping Families Together 47 47 Improving Public Safety and Keeping Families Together full 88fa186b-b16e-4d05-87c2-22952f4b8b41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fb8d673 When a caregiver is incarcerated for a low-level, nonviolent offense, the consequences often extend far beyond the individual—separating families and destabilizing households even when safer alternatives may be available. In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, ROC’s Joey Comley joins Britt Allen to discuss Kentucky’s Family Preservation and Accountability Act, a proposal that allows judges to consider alternatives to incarceration for caregivers who are not a threat to public safety, ensuring accountability while keeping families intact. Joey also breaks down other priorities he’s working on this legislative session. 

]]> When a caregiver is incarcerated for a low-level, nonviolent offense, the consequences often extend far beyond the individual—separating families and destabilizing households even when safer alternatives may be available. In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, ROC’s Joey Comley joins Britt Allen to discuss Kentucky’s Family Preservation and Accountability Act, a proposal that allows judges to consider alternatives to incarceration for caregivers who are not a threat to public safety, ensuring accountability while keeping families intact. Joey also breaks down other priorities he’s working on this legislative session. 

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:17:32 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 2280 When a caregiver is incarcerated for a low-level, nonviolent offense, the consequences often extend far beyond the individual—separating families and destabilizing households even when safer alternatives may be available. In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, ROC’s Joey Comley joins Britt Allen to discuss Kentucky’s Family Preservation and Accountability Act, a proposal that allows judges to consider alternatives to incarceration for caregivers who are not a threat to public safety, ensuring accountability while keeping families intact. Joey also breaks down other priorities he’s working on this legislative session. 

]]> Criminal Justice, Family, Public Safety, Policy, Kentucky, Incarceration and Families, Alternatives to Incarceration, Probation vs. Prison, Foster Care, Family Preservation No Getting It Right, Later: The Case for Prosecutor Initiated Resentencing 46 46 Getting It Right, Later: The Case for Prosecutor Initiated Resentencing full cc1a13c4-80c8-4925-a7b9-96a9feb9aa35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aec8b142 Prosecutor initiated resentencing (PIR) gives prosecutors the flexibility to reassess past cases, right-size sentences, and strengthen public safety. ROC’s Frank Russo and Marilyn Davidson join The Right On Crime Podcast to break down how PIR balances accountability and fairness, why courts and corrections work better when resources are focused, and how this approach saves taxpayer dollars while protecting communities.

]]> Prosecutor initiated resentencing (PIR) gives prosecutors the flexibility to reassess past cases, right-size sentences, and strengthen public safety. ROC’s Frank Russo and Marilyn Davidson join The Right On Crime Podcast to break down how PIR balances accountability and fairness, why courts and corrections work better when resources are focused, and how this approach saves taxpayer dollars while protecting communities.

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:08:20 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 888 Prosecutor initiated resentencing (PIR) gives prosecutors the flexibility to reassess past cases, right-size sentences, and strengthen public safety. ROC’s Frank Russo and Marilyn Davidson join The Right On Crime Podcast to break down how PIR balances accountability and fairness, why courts and corrections work better when resources are focused, and how this approach saves taxpayer dollars while protecting communities.

]]> criminal justice, crime, justice, criminal justice system, prosecutor, courts, prosecution, second chance, second look, public policy, conservative, legislation No If Retailers Can Text You, Why Can’t Courts? 45 45 If Retailers Can Text You, Why Can’t Courts? full b07a7307-faf2-4c4e-aa97-1a5a5168a6d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01583105 We get text reminders for doctor appointments and haircuts — but not always for court. In this episode, ROC State Directors Maggie Horzempa, Marilyn Davidson, and Frank Russo break down how court text notification systems reduce missed appearances, save taxpayer dollars, and protect officer safety. They also discuss why critics are wrong about cost concerns, and how simple technology can strengthen, not weaken, the justice system.

]]> We get text reminders for doctor appointments and haircuts — but not always for court. In this episode, ROC State Directors Maggie Horzempa, Marilyn Davidson, and Frank Russo break down how court text notification systems reduce missed appearances, save taxpayer dollars, and protect officer safety. They also discuss why critics are wrong about cost concerns, and how simple technology can strengthen, not weaken, the justice system.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:58:58 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1078 We get text reminders for doctor appointments and haircuts — but not always for court. In this episode, ROC State Directors Maggie Horzempa, Marilyn Davidson, and Frank Russo break down how court text notification systems reduce missed appearances, save taxpayer dollars, and protect officer safety. They also discuss why critics are wrong about cost concerns, and how simple technology can strengthen, not weaken, the justice system.

]]> crime, criminal justice, criminal justice system, legal, law, courts, court, technology, conservative, criminal justice reform, public safety, law enforcement, text, cell phone, notifications, bipartisan, legislation, oklahoma, georgia, north carolina No Public Safety, Human Trafficking, and Georgia’s Legislative Session 44 44 Public Safety, Human Trafficking, and Georgia’s Legislative Session full bfb7d0e6-d46c-419f-a1a3-de64e9bd29a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c466033b Georgia’s legislative session is underway, and public safety is the focus. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, ROC’s Frank Russo breaks down what being pro-public safety really means: supporting law enforcement, strengthening reentry programs, and improving occupational licensing to remove barriers to work. We also discuss a unified court system and the Survivors Justice Act, which holds traffickers accountable and protects victims. 

]]> Georgia’s legislative session is underway, and public safety is the focus. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, ROC’s Frank Russo breaks down what being pro-public safety really means: supporting law enforcement, strengthening reentry programs, and improving occupational licensing to remove barriers to work. We also discuss a unified court system and the Survivors Justice Act, which holds traffickers accountable and protects victims. 

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:58:23 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 849 Georgia’s legislative session is underway, and public safety is the focus. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, ROC’s Frank Russo breaks down what being pro-public safety really means: supporting law enforcement, strengthening reentry programs, and improving occupational licensing to remove barriers to work. We also discuss a unified court system and the Survivors Justice Act, which holds traffickers accountable and protects victims. 

]]> Georgia legislation, legislation, Georgia policy, Georgia politics, Georgia, Georgia elections, elections, public policy, conservative, criminal justice, justice, justice system, public safety, reentry, second chances, occupational licensing, trade jobs, human trafficking, survivors, victims, traffickers, safety, crime No How a Trail Run Became a Federal Crime 43 43 How a Trail Run Became a Federal Crime full 7413a487-c01f-4f11-b400-19dd81901549 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6d9f22a What happens when a technical mistake turns into a federal crime? In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Attorney Alex Rienzie breaks down how his client, professional trail runner Michelino Sunseri, took the wrong trail in Grand Teton National Park and was criminally charged — despite causing no harm. Rienzie and ROC’s Rachel Wright discuss how a well-intentioned law was misapplied, why intent matters in regulatory crimes, and how overcriminalization can punish ordinary Americans for technical mistakes, affecting housing, jobs, and education. 

]]> What happens when a technical mistake turns into a federal crime? In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Attorney Alex Rienzie breaks down how his client, professional trail runner Michelino Sunseri, took the wrong trail in Grand Teton National Park and was criminally charged — despite causing no harm. Rienzie and ROC’s Rachel Wright discuss how a well-intentioned law was misapplied, why intent matters in regulatory crimes, and how overcriminalization can punish ordinary Americans for technical mistakes, affecting housing, jobs, and education. 

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:51:36 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1066 What happens when a technical mistake turns into a federal crime? In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Attorney Alex Rienzie breaks down how his client, professional trail runner Michelino Sunseri, took the wrong trail in Grand Teton National Park and was criminally charged — despite causing no harm. Rienzie and ROC’s Rachel Wright discuss how a well-intentioned law was misapplied, why intent matters in regulatory crimes, and how overcriminalization can punish ordinary Americans for technical mistakes, affecting housing, jobs, and education. 

]]> conservative, criminal justice, justice, public policy, federal, federal crime, criminal charge, overcriminalization, criminal code, department of justice, doj, federal government, public safety, mens rea, congress, No Pre-Trial and Public Safety in Oklahoma 42 42 Pre-Trial and Public Safety in Oklahoma full 7c1626e5-5ecf-4dcb-a119-18022b1f74b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b57cd285 Pre-trial decisions have real consequences for public safety. In this episode, ROC Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson is joined by Texas Director Nikki Pressley and Americans for Public Safety President Justin Keener to discuss how risk-based pre-trial assessments can help judges in Oklahoma make smarter, fairer decisions—keeping high-risk individuals off the streets, preventing unnecessary detention of low-risk cases, and giving courts the tools to evaluate each case individually, considering criminal history, community ties, and risk factors.

]]> Pre-trial decisions have real consequences for public safety. In this episode, ROC Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson is joined by Texas Director Nikki Pressley and Americans for Public Safety President Justin Keener to discuss how risk-based pre-trial assessments can help judges in Oklahoma make smarter, fairer decisions—keeping high-risk individuals off the streets, preventing unnecessary detention of low-risk cases, and giving courts the tools to evaluate each case individually, considering criminal history, community ties, and risk factors.

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1211 Pre-trial decisions have real consequences for public safety. In this episode, ROC Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson is joined by Texas Director Nikki Pressley and Americans for Public Safety President Justin Keener to discuss how risk-based pre-trial assessments can help judges in Oklahoma make smarter, fairer decisions—keeping high-risk individuals off the streets, preventing unnecessary detention of low-risk cases, and giving courts the tools to evaluate each case individually, considering criminal history, community ties, and risk factors.

]]> pretrial, bail, oklahoma, public policy, oklahoma legislature, criminal justice, justice, policy, conservative, public safety No From Trail Run to Criminal Record with Michelino Sunseri 41 41 From Trail Run to Criminal Record with Michelino Sunseri full 8a607968-fe75-4e0f-a119-132b766efcc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/549de2ab What happens when a simple mistake becomes a criminal charge? In this episode of the Right On Crime Podcast, ROC National Policy Director Rachel Wright sat down with professional trail runner Michelino Sunseri to unpack how taking the wrong trail in Grand Teton National Park led to criminal charges — and a firsthand encounter with overcriminalization.

]]> What happens when a simple mistake becomes a criminal charge? In this episode of the Right On Crime Podcast, ROC National Policy Director Rachel Wright sat down with professional trail runner Michelino Sunseri to unpack how taking the wrong trail in Grand Teton National Park led to criminal charges — and a firsthand encounter with overcriminalization.

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 683 What happens when a simple mistake becomes a criminal charge? In this episode of the Right On Crime Podcast, ROC National Policy Director Rachel Wright sat down with professional trail runner Michelino Sunseri to unpack how taking the wrong trail in Grand Teton National Park led to criminal charges — and a firsthand encounter with overcriminalization.

]]> criminal justice, criminal justice system, criminal justice reform, conservative, felon, crime, justice, criminal record, wyoming, grand teton, athlete, mountain running, overcriminalization, law, legal, mens rea No Chris Valka on the Prison Entrepreneurship Program and Lowering Recidivism 40 40 Chris Valka on the Prison Entrepreneurship Program and Lowering Recidivism full 0c415d1e-3960-43eb-9077-f311564d7a03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a10c5d58 On this episode of The ROC Podcast, CEO of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program Chris Valka joined ROC's Nikki Pressley to discuss the mission of PEP, how the program encourages rehabilitation, and why second chances lead to public safety.

]]> On this episode of The ROC Podcast, CEO of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program Chris Valka joined ROC's Nikki Pressley to discuss the mission of PEP, how the program encourages rehabilitation, and why second chances lead to public safety.

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1503 On this episode of The ROC Podcast, CEO of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program Chris Valka joined ROC's Nikki Pressley to discuss the mission of PEP, how the program encourages rehabilitation, and why second chances lead to public safety.

]]> criminal justice, justice system, justice, prison, criminal justice reform, public safety, recidivism, reentry, second chances, rehabilitation, safety, safe communities, crime, mentorship No Solutions for Safer Communities with Brett Tolman & Marilyn Davidson 39 39 Solutions for Safer Communities with Brett Tolman & Marilyn Davidson full 00bba90c-f3c9-4a27-8915-30238cd394cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/aded6463 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:28:50 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 590 criminal justice, criminal justice reform, conservative, conservative policy, public policy, oklahoma policy, recidivism, reentry, public safety No Public Safety Solutions in Oklahoma with Tricia Everest & Marilyn Davidson 38 38 Public Safety Solutions in Oklahoma with Tricia Everest & Marilyn Davidson full 28756e3b-d51e-422c-8abe-faafe8bf6b4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffd97ac7 Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety, Tricia Everest, joined ROC’s Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson for a conversation about fixing Texas’ broken bail system and how a constitutional amendment allowing judges the discretion to deny bail for the most dangerous repeat offenders would improve public safety.

]]> Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety, Tricia Everest, joined ROC’s Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson for a conversation about fixing Texas’ broken bail system and how a constitutional amendment allowing judges the discretion to deny bail for the most dangerous repeat offenders would improve public safety.

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1104 Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety, Tricia Everest, joined ROC’s Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson for a conversation about fixing Texas’ broken bail system and how a constitutional amendment allowing judges the discretion to deny bail for the most dangerous repeat offenders would improve public safety.

]]> public safety, oklahoma, oklahoma policy, public policy, conservative, conservative policy, criminal justice, justice, criminal justice reform, reentry, second chances, rehabilitation No Louisiana’s Path to Safer Communities with Dwight Hudson 37 37 Louisiana’s Path to Safer Communities with Dwight Hudson full 2c9d9346-aa70-46ec-bc8f-3d01373d5d53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9629e32 On this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Louisiana Director Dwight Hudson sits down with Britt Allen to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in Louisiana’s criminal justice system. Dwight shares what first inspired him to get involved in justice reform, how Louisiana is learning from Texas on bail reform, and why reentry programs are key to lowering recidivism and producing better outcomes. 

]]> On this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Louisiana Director Dwight Hudson sits down with Britt Allen to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in Louisiana’s criminal justice system. Dwight shares what first inspired him to get involved in justice reform, how Louisiana is learning from Texas on bail reform, and why reentry programs are key to lowering recidivism and producing better outcomes. 

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 528 On this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Louisiana Director Dwight Hudson sits down with Britt Allen to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in Louisiana’s criminal justice system. Dwight shares what first inspired him to get involved in justice reform, how Louisiana is learning from Texas on bail reform, and why reentry programs are key to lowering recidivism and producing better outcomes. 

]]> No Earned Rehabilitation & the Louisiana Parole Project 35 35 Earned Rehabilitation & the Louisiana Parole Project full 0f2816fc-9701-484e-821e-7caee2a2eb40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/456d52b2 Executive Director of the Louisiana Parole Project, Andrew Hundley, joined ROC’s Dwight Hudson to discuss how earned rehabilitation and smart parole policies strengthen public safety. By holding offenders accountable and giving them a path to become taxpaying, contributing citizens, communities are safer, stronger, and more secure.

]]> Executive Director of the Louisiana Parole Project, Andrew Hundley, joined ROC’s Dwight Hudson to discuss how earned rehabilitation and smart parole policies strengthen public safety. By holding offenders accountable and giving them a path to become taxpaying, contributing citizens, communities are safer, stronger, and more secure.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:27:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 848 Executive Director of the Louisiana Parole Project, Andrew Hundley, joined ROC’s Dwight Hudson to discuss how earned rehabilitation and smart parole policies strengthen public safety. By holding offenders accountable and giving them a path to become taxpaying, contributing citizens, communities are safer, stronger, and more secure.

]]> criminal justice, criminal justice reform, public safety, second chances, rehabilitation, parole, probation, prison, inmate, offender, justice, policy, conservative policy No Human Trafficking, Law Enforcement, and More with Frank Russo 34 34 Human Trafficking, Law Enforcement, and More with Frank Russo full 7092da63-8b46-4963-a048-f14fdb1aa596 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6b65888 Right On Crime's new Georgia State Director and National Expert on Human Trafficking, Frank Russo, sits down with Britt Allen for a conversation on protecting victims of trafficking, supporting law enforcement, and the current state of criminal justice policy in Georgia and the nation.

]]> Right On Crime's new Georgia State Director and National Expert on Human Trafficking, Frank Russo, sits down with Britt Allen for a conversation on protecting victims of trafficking, supporting law enforcement, and the current state of criminal justice policy in Georgia and the nation.

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 907 Right On Crime's new Georgia State Director and National Expert on Human Trafficking, Frank Russo, sits down with Britt Allen for a conversation on protecting victims of trafficking, supporting law enforcement, and the current state of criminal justice policy in Georgia and the nation.

]]> human trafficking, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, anti-trafficking solutions, trafficking victims, law enforcement, public safety, criminal justice reform, conservative criminal justice reform, conservative policy solutions, police support, protecting victims, crime prevention, justice system reform, victim services, law enforcement recruitment, law enforcement retention, restoring trust in police, prisoner reentry, reentry programs, second chance hiring, reducing recidivism, workforce reintegration, criminal record reform, employment after prison, occupational licensing reform, job barriers for ex-offenders, workforce freedom, economic opportunity after incarceration, licensing restrictions, work permits for former inmates, limited government, smart on crime, community safety, economic freedom, public safety through reform, free market criminal justice solutions, pro-law enforcement reform, conservative public safety, Right On Crime, Texas Public Policy Foundation, conservative justice reform, safer communities, justice system accountability No Reentry and Public Safety with ROC’s Wil Cheatham 33 33 Reentry and Public Safety with ROC’s Wil Cheatham full 18cd3c72-303b-4d2e-8f51-38818a4a5da4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67c37917 Right On Crime's Arkansas Director Wil Cheatham sits down with Britt Allen for a conversation on his background, effective reentry programming, and the current state of criminal justice policy in Arkansas.

]]> Right On Crime's Arkansas Director Wil Cheatham sits down with Britt Allen for a conversation on his background, effective reentry programming, and the current state of criminal justice policy in Arkansas.

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:35:19 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 684 Right On Crime's Arkansas Director Wil Cheatham sits down with Britt Allen for a conversation on his background, effective reentry programming, and the current state of criminal justice policy in Arkansas.

]]> criminal justice, criminal justice system, justice system, justice, conservative, policy, public policy, law, criminal justice reform, reentry, public safety, second chances, civil asset forfeiture No Veterans Courts & Serving Those Who Served 32 32 Veterans Courts & Serving Those Who Served full c8fd7914-2980-4a21-9631-bd98fe9da35b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f6ed281 Veterans Courts offer more than punishment—they offer a path forward. In this episode, ROC Directors Maggie Horzempa, Danny Murphy, and Christian Cochran explore how these courts address the root causes of criminal behavior among veterans, and why a tailored approach to justice honors their service and promotes lasting change.

]]> Veterans Courts offer more than punishment—they offer a path forward. In this episode, ROC Directors Maggie Horzempa, Danny Murphy, and Christian Cochran explore how these courts address the root causes of criminal behavior among veterans, and why a tailored approach to justice honors their service and promotes lasting change.

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:19:31 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 588 Veterans Courts offer more than punishment—they offer a path forward. In this episode, ROC Directors Maggie Horzempa, Danny Murphy, and Christian Cochran explore how these courts address the root causes of criminal behavior among veterans, and why a tailored approach to justice honors their service and promotes lasting change.

]]> public policy, criminal justice, criminal justice reform, veterans, veteran, veterans courts, conservative, conservative policy No Reentry & Second Chance Hiring with ROC's Marilyn Davidson & Molly Lenty 31 31 Reentry & Second Chance Hiring with ROC's Marilyn Davidson & Molly Lenty full d4cf788f-c8d5-44a7-a3d3-8c5d0adc4323 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4192f597 ROC State Directors Marilyn Davidson and Molly Lenty sit down for a candid conversation about reentry programming, second chance hiring, and the unique opportunities in their states for change. 

]]> ROC State Directors Marilyn Davidson and Molly Lenty sit down for a candid conversation about reentry programming, second chance hiring, and the unique opportunities in their states for change. 

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:56:40 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 889 ROC State Directors Marilyn Davidson and Molly Lenty sit down for a candid conversation about reentry programming, second chance hiring, and the unique opportunities in their states for change. 

]]> second chances, reetry, incarceration, prison, criminal justice, public safety, conservative policy, public policy No Family Mitigation & Preservation with ROC's Joey Comley & Nikki Pressley 30 30 Family Mitigation & Preservation with ROC's Joey Comley & Nikki Pressley full d2980d41-2236-4d47-8c71-8d753b084887 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1929ddd4 ROC's Kentucky and Tennessee State Director Joey Comley sits down with Chief of Staff and Texas Director Nikki Pressley to discuss how their states are working to both preserve families and improve public safety through family mitigation policy.

]]> ROC's Kentucky and Tennessee State Director Joey Comley sits down with Chief of Staff and Texas Director Nikki Pressley to discuss how their states are working to both preserve families and improve public safety through family mitigation policy.

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:25:13 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 625 ROC's Kentucky and Tennessee State Director Joey Comley sits down with Chief of Staff and Texas Director Nikki Pressley to discuss how their states are working to both preserve families and improve public safety through family mitigation policy.

]]> No Affirmative Defense for Trafficking Victims in Texas with Elizabeth Henneke 29 29 Affirmative Defense for Trafficking Victims in Texas with Elizabeth Henneke full a477dff6-f5bb-48a3-b9e8-fc8617cdcd50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/406d8ebc Elizabeth Henneke, Founder and CEO of the Lone Star Justice Alliance sits down with ROC’s Policy Analyst Ross Jackson to discuss why Texas needs an affirmative defense for human trafficking victims. Through stories of real victims and the struggle for justice, the two discuss the ability of a Mercy for Survivors bill to hold true perpetrators of crime accountable and restore dignity to survivors.

]]> Elizabeth Henneke, Founder and CEO of the Lone Star Justice Alliance sits down with ROC’s Policy Analyst Ross Jackson to discuss why Texas needs an affirmative defense for human trafficking victims. Through stories of real victims and the struggle for justice, the two discuss the ability of a Mercy for Survivors bill to hold true perpetrators of crime accountable and restore dignity to survivors.

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:51:19 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 748 Elizabeth Henneke, Founder and CEO of the Lone Star Justice Alliance sits down with ROC’s Policy Analyst Ross Jackson to discuss why Texas needs an affirmative defense for human trafficking victims. Through stories of real victims and the struggle for justice, the two discuss the ability of a Mercy for Survivors bill to hold true perpetrators of crime accountable and restore dignity to survivors.

]]> criminal justice, criminal justice policy, conservative, public policy, texas legislation, human trafficking, justice, victims No Bail Reform in Texas with Crimestoppers’ Andy Kahan and ROC’s Nikki Pressley 28 28 Bail Reform in Texas with Crimestoppers’ Andy Kahan and ROC’s Nikki Pressley full 481dd5b7-207c-4363-996d-e9254876bf41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/715023cc Andy Kahan from Houston Crimestoppers sits down with ROC’s Texas Director and Chief of Staff, Nikki Pressley, for an in-depth conversation about fixing Texas’ broken bail system and how a constitutional amendment allowing judges the discretion to deny bail for the most dangerous repeat offenders would improve public safety.

]]> Andy Kahan from Houston Crimestoppers sits down with ROC’s Texas Director and Chief of Staff, Nikki Pressley, for an in-depth conversation about fixing Texas’ broken bail system and how a constitutional amendment allowing judges the discretion to deny bail for the most dangerous repeat offenders would improve public safety.

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:53:09 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 979 Andy Kahan from Houston Crimestoppers sits down with ROC’s Texas Director and Chief of Staff, Nikki Pressley, for an in-depth conversation about fixing Texas’ broken bail system and how a constitutional amendment allowing judges the discretion to deny bail for the most dangerous repeat offenders would improve public safety.

]]> bail, bond, policy, politics, Tx lege, legislation, bail reform, criminal justice, criminal justice reform, conservative No Martha Stewart, Reentry, & Veterans Treatment with ROC's Maggie Horzempa 27 27 Martha Stewart, Reentry, & Veterans Treatment with ROC's Maggie Horzempa full 31b2cb0f-22b3-47a6-92df-1292076b2e52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb2ad1ab Right On Crime's North Carolina Director and Development Manager Maggie Horzempa sits down with Britt Allen to discuss Martha Stewart, reentry, veterans treatment courts, and more.

]]> Right On Crime's North Carolina Director and Development Manager Maggie Horzempa sits down with Britt Allen to discuss Martha Stewart, reentry, veterans treatment courts, and more.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:29:30 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 748 Right On Crime's North Carolina Director and Development Manager Maggie Horzempa sits down with Britt Allen to discuss Martha Stewart, reentry, veterans treatment courts, and more.

]]> criminal justice, criminal justice reform, criminal justice system, conservative, policy, politics, north carolina, public policy, law enforcement, police, martha stewart, reentry, second chances No Brett Tolman and Rachel Wright on Conservative Criminal Justice 26 26 Brett Tolman and Rachel Wright on Conservative Criminal Justice full 0c14423d-6044-4db7-acd2-ba9cd6f7becb https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7900643 Right On Crime's National Policy Director Rachel Wright sits down with Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman to discuss overcriminalization, Mens Rea reform, and the state of conservative criminal justice under the Trump administration. 

]]> Right On Crime's National Policy Director Rachel Wright sits down with Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman to discuss overcriminalization, Mens Rea reform, and the state of conservative criminal justice under the Trump administration. 

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:38:02 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 555 Right On Crime's National Policy Director Rachel Wright sits down with Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman to discuss overcriminalization, Mens Rea reform, and the state of conservative criminal justice under the Trump administration. 

]]> conservative, conservative policy, public policy, criminal justice, criminal justice reform, mens rea, legal analysis, overcriminalization, justice No The First Step Act & Motherhood with National Policy Director Rachel Wright 25 25 The First Step Act & Motherhood with National Policy Director Rachel Wright full 23ab1677-c242-492b-9f0d-53ac3cada2ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cc89dbf Right On Crime's National Policy Director Rachel Wright sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional background, The First Step Act, and how motherhood shapes her views on criminal justice solutions. 

]]> Right On Crime's National Policy Director Rachel Wright sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional background, The First Step Act, and how motherhood shapes her views on criminal justice solutions. 

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:12:22 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1122 Right On Crime's National Policy Director Rachel Wright sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional background, The First Step Act, and how motherhood shapes her views on criminal justice solutions. 

]]> criminal, justice, criminal justice, policy, public policy, federal policy, federal government, first step act, conservative, republican, democrat, Washington DC No Honoring Our Veterans in the Justice System 24 24 Honoring Our Veterans in the Justice System full e08b49d7-a6d7-4a33-94e8-fa17e01c1143 https://share.transistor.fm/s/629ce3a0 Right On Crime's resident veterans Florida Director Christian Cochran, Kentucky and Tennessee Director Joey Comley, and Virginia & West Virginia Danny Murphy join The Right On Crime Podcast to discuss the importance of caring for our nation's veterans in the criminal justice system.

]]> Right On Crime's resident veterans Florida Director Christian Cochran, Kentucky and Tennessee Director Joey Comley, and Virginia & West Virginia Danny Murphy join The Right On Crime Podcast to discuss the importance of caring for our nation's veterans in the criminal justice system.

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:50:52 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1868 Right On Crime's resident veterans Florida Director Christian Cochran, Kentucky and Tennessee Director Joey Comley, and Virginia & West Virginia Danny Murphy join The Right On Crime Podcast to discuss the importance of caring for our nation's veterans in the criminal justice system.

]]> criminal justice, veterans, veterans day, criminal justice policy, policy, conservative, conservative policy No Prosecutorial Innovation, Arizona and New Mexico Director Kurt Altman 23 23 Prosecutorial Innovation, Arizona and New Mexico Director Kurt Altman full 1668220b-f1b9-439a-95b1-a1a60bdd9bab https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8e022aa Right On Crime's Prosecutorial Innovation Director, and Arizona and New Mexico State Director Kurt Altman sits down with Britt Allen to discuss prosecutorial innovation, the state of criminal justice in Arizona, and shares stories from his legal background that sparked his passion for creating change in the justice system. 

]]> Right On Crime's Prosecutorial Innovation Director, and Arizona and New Mexico State Director Kurt Altman sits down with Britt Allen to discuss prosecutorial innovation, the state of criminal justice in Arizona, and shares stories from his legal background that sparked his passion for creating change in the justice system. 

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:39:13 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 893 Right On Crime's Prosecutorial Innovation Director, and Arizona and New Mexico State Director Kurt Altman sits down with Britt Allen to discuss prosecutorial innovation, the state of criminal justice in Arizona, and shares stories from his legal background that sparked his passion for creating change in the justice system. 

]]> No Utah State Senator Todd Weiler 22 22 Utah State Senator Todd Weiler full 248a5f64-87d6-4963-9d48-1624152a6f52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd132e94 Right On Crime Director Katie Stahl sits down with Utah State Senator Todd Weiler to discuss his time in the legislature, second chances, and prosecutor initiated resentencing. 

]]> Right On Crime Director Katie Stahl sits down with Utah State Senator Todd Weiler to discuss his time in the legislature, second chances, and prosecutor initiated resentencing. 

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:48:57 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 683 Right On Crime Director Katie Stahl sits down with Utah State Senator Todd Weiler to discuss his time in the legislature, second chances, and prosecutor initiated resentencing. 

]]> No Director Kurt Altman and Prosecutor for Platte County Missouri, Eric Zahnd 21 21 Director Kurt Altman and Prosecutor for Platte County Missouri, Eric Zahnd full b26c8b87-adeb-4fd7-926a-ff66bfd4c6cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/435da3d7 Right On Crime's Prosecutorial Reform Director, and Arizona and New Mexico State Director Kurt Altman sits down with Platte County Missouri Prosecutor Eric Zahnd to discuss his law background, innovative methods for prosecution, and rehabilitation for improving public safety.

]]> Right On Crime's Prosecutorial Reform Director, and Arizona and New Mexico State Director Kurt Altman sits down with Platte County Missouri Prosecutor Eric Zahnd to discuss his law background, innovative methods for prosecution, and rehabilitation for improving public safety.

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:56:48 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1639 Right On Crime's Prosecutorial Reform Director, and Arizona and New Mexico State Director Kurt Altman sits down with Platte County Missouri Prosecutor Eric Zahnd to discuss his law background, innovative methods for prosecution, and rehabilitation for improving public safety.

]]> No Lowering Recidivism with Utah Director Katie Stahl 20 20 Lowering Recidivism with Utah Director Katie Stahl full 44d846e9-0e62-4dde-8d8f-a4c33eb6e93b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f357905 ROC Utah Director and Katie Stahl sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her extensive professional background, the opportunities in her state's criminal justice system, and the importance of thoughtful solutions to lower recidivism. 

]]> ROC Utah Director and Katie Stahl sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her extensive professional background, the opportunities in her state's criminal justice system, and the importance of thoughtful solutions to lower recidivism. 

]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:26:03 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 683 ROC Utah Director and Katie Stahl sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her extensive professional background, the opportunities in her state's criminal justice system, and the importance of thoughtful solutions to lower recidivism. 

]]> utah, criminal justice, justice reform, criminal justice reform, reentry, second chances, law enforcement, prosecution, prosecutor, addiction, mental health No Utah State Representative Tyler Clancy on Public Safety and Reentry 19 19 Utah State Representative Tyler Clancy on Public Safety and Reentry full 7a89b61f-b02b-45fb-9368-022ef1112e51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30c58cad Right On Crime Director Katie Stahl sits down with Utah State Representative Tyler Clancy to discuss his professional background in law enforcement, the subject of reentry, and how to increase public safety in their state.

]]> Right On Crime Director Katie Stahl sits down with Utah State Representative Tyler Clancy to discuss his professional background in law enforcement, the subject of reentry, and how to increase public safety in their state.

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:41:54 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 811 Right On Crime Director Katie Stahl sits down with Utah State Representative Tyler Clancy to discuss his professional background in law enforcement, the subject of reentry, and how to increase public safety in their state.

]]> No Director Sit Down with Marilyn Davidson & Christian Cochran 18 18 Director Sit Down with Marilyn Davidson & Christian Cochran full 945abdca-cf3c-4925-96eb-c19ae04eab98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9706a5c ROC Regional Director Marilyn Davidson sits down with Florida Director Christian Cochran for a candid conversation on the differences between their states, creating change in the criminal justice system, and their passion for public safety. 

]]> ROC Regional Director Marilyn Davidson sits down with Florida Director Christian Cochran for a candid conversation on the differences between their states, creating change in the criminal justice system, and their passion for public safety. 

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:11:23 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 531 ROC Regional Director Marilyn Davidson sits down with Florida Director Christian Cochran for a candid conversation on the differences between their states, creating change in the criminal justice system, and their passion for public safety. 

]]> No Director Sit Down with Danny Murphy & Joey Comley 17 17 Director Sit Down with Danny Murphy & Joey Comley full e217fc60-46ac-4d97-b03c-b5a0b0ba7637 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5369d09 ROC Virginia and West Virginia Director Danny Murphy sits down with Kentucky Director Joey Comley for a candid conversation on their law and military backgrounds, the differences between their states, and the concept of second chances. 

]]> ROC Virginia and West Virginia Director Danny Murphy sits down with Kentucky Director Joey Comley for a candid conversation on their law and military backgrounds, the differences between their states, and the concept of second chances. 

]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 14:50:08 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1012 ROC Virginia and West Virginia Director Danny Murphy sits down with Kentucky Director Joey Comley for a candid conversation on their law and military backgrounds, the differences between their states, and the concept of second chances. 

]]> criminal justice, criminal justice system, justice system, justice, law, legal, prosecutor, defense attorney, attorney, lawyer, second chances, reentry, parole, policy, conservative, conservative criminal justice, criminal justice policy No Bail Reform and Public Safety with Texas Director Nikki Pressley 16 16 Bail Reform and Public Safety with Texas Director Nikki Pressley full c4e61764-0b39-46fa-ac6a-d5202bd12397 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38ca7ba4 ROC Texas Director and Chief of Staff Nikki Pressley sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional background, the state of the criminal justice system in Texas, and gives a breakdown of bail reform and clearance rates. 

]]> ROC Texas Director and Chief of Staff Nikki Pressley sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional background, the state of the criminal justice system in Texas, and gives a breakdown of bail reform and clearance rates. 

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 738 ROC Texas Director and Chief of Staff Nikki Pressley sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional background, the state of the criminal justice system in Texas, and gives a breakdown of bail reform and clearance rates. 

]]> No Law Enforcement and Civic Engagement with Florida Director Christian Cochran 15 15 Law Enforcement and Civic Engagement with Florida Director Christian Cochran full 2dbb4570-2695-4c40-ba2d-e80bd550e0d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7547a79a ROC Florida Director Christian Cochran sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his background in law enforcement, the state of Florida's criminal justice system, and the importance of civic engagement.

]]> ROC Florida Director Christian Cochran sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his background in law enforcement, the state of Florida's criminal justice system, and the importance of civic engagement.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 711 ROC Florida Director Christian Cochran sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his background in law enforcement, the state of Florida's criminal justice system, and the importance of civic engagement.

]]> Criminal Justice, Justice, Crime, Criminal Justice System, law, legal, law enforcement, Florida, policy, public policy, Veterans No Brett Tolman and Josh Smith on Creating Change in the Justice System 14 14 Brett Tolman and Josh Smith on Creating Change in the Justice System full 36f82c6a-1f62-4b2a-9fef-a3aaa65ed044 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d560e8ba ROC Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman sat down with Founder of Fourth Purpose, Josh Smith, to discuss his personal incarceration story, his passion in founding Fourth Purpose, and what it would take to create meaningful change in the criminal justice system. 

]]> ROC Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman sat down with Founder of Fourth Purpose, Josh Smith, to discuss his personal incarceration story, his passion in founding Fourth Purpose, and what it would take to create meaningful change in the criminal justice system. 

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:53:10 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 898 ROC Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman sat down with Founder of Fourth Purpose, Josh Smith, to discuss his personal incarceration story, his passion in founding Fourth Purpose, and what it would take to create meaningful change in the criminal justice system. 

]]> criminal justice, justice, crime, criminal justice reform, reform, incarceration, prison, reentry, second chances, mentorship No Clean Slate and Mental Health with Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson 13 13 Clean Slate and Mental Health with Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson full ca26af5c-3f1e-4749-a874-7d082b517926 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de5be7d1 ROC Regional and Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional experience within the criminal justice system, the importance of mental and behavioral health resources, and clean slate laws in her state.

]]> ROC Regional and Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional experience within the criminal justice system, the importance of mental and behavioral health resources, and clean slate laws in her state.

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:50:19 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1178 ROC Regional and Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional experience within the criminal justice system, the importance of mental and behavioral health resources, and clean slate laws in her state.

]]> crime, criminal justice, reentry, second chances, prison, corrections, criminal justice reform, law enforcement No Jason Pritchard on Recovery and Reentry 12 12 Jason Pritchard on Recovery and Reentry full 67727a55-bbc1-42da-a3de-f19c66ee36dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/91316161 Certified peer recovery specialist and President of the Board of SAARA (Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia) Jason Pritchard sits down with ROC's West Virginia and Virginia Director Danny Murphy to discuss meaningful reentry back into society, his story of recovery, and how earned compliance credits can ultimately lead to increased public safety. 
 
Listen to The ROC Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. 
 
Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

]]> Certified peer recovery specialist and President of the Board of SAARA (Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia) Jason Pritchard sits down with ROC's West Virginia and Virginia Director Danny Murphy to discuss meaningful reentry back into society, his story of recovery, and how earned compliance credits can ultimately lead to increased public safety. 
 
Listen to The ROC Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. 
 
Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:10:32 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1404 Certified peer recovery specialist and President of the Board of SAARA (Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia) Jason Pritchard sits down with ROC's West Virginia and Virginia Director Danny Murphy to discuss meaningful reentry back into society, his story of recovery, and how earned compliance credits can ultimately lead to increased public safety. 
 
Listen to The ROC Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. 
 
Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

]]> No Kentucky's Legislative Session with Director Joey Comley 11 11 Kentucky's Legislative Session with Director Joey Comley full 577fc06d-79d7-44ba-bdf5-76c4e6e26db4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8578a49d ROC Kentucky Director Joey Comley sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his military and law background, the next legislative session, and the state of the criminal justice system in Kentucky.
 
Listen to The ROC Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. 
 
Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

]]> ROC Kentucky Director Joey Comley sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his military and law background, the next legislative session, and the state of the criminal justice system in Kentucky.
 
Listen to The ROC Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. 
 
Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:35:20 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 829 ROC Kentucky Director Joey Comley sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his military and law background, the next legislative session, and the state of the criminal justice system in Kentucky.
 
Listen to The ROC Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. 
 
Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

]]> No The Latest on Legislative Session in Virginia and West Virginia with Director Danny Murphy 10 10 The Latest on Legislative Session in Virginia and West Virginia with Director Danny Murphy full 6ebdc5a8-1091-4827-815e-ac6c6b819d6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb68b02a ROC Virginia and West Virginia Director Danny Murphy sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his law background, legislative session, and the state of the criminal justice system in Virginia.
 
Listen to The ROC Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. 
 
Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

]]> ROC Virginia and West Virginia Director Danny Murphy sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his law background, legislative session, and the state of the criminal justice system in Virginia.
 
Listen to The ROC Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. 
 
Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:00:07 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1172 ROC Virginia and West Virginia Director Danny Murphy sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his law background, legislative session, and the state of the criminal justice system in Virginia.
 
Listen to The ROC Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. 
 
Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

]]> No Kentucky Senator Whitney Westerfield on Juvenile Justice and Public Safety 9 9 Kentucky Senator Whitney Westerfield on Juvenile Justice and Public Safety full 7379ec33-9ce1-4cee-917a-ada9ad0f6916 https://share.transistor.fm/s/def625bb Right On Crime Director Joey Comley sits down with Kentucky Senator Whitney Westerfield to discuss the failures to fund juvenile justice initiatives and the impact on public safety. The two discuss the importance of evidence-based solutions and accountability for the criminal justice system in Kentucky.

]]> Right On Crime Director Joey Comley sits down with Kentucky Senator Whitney Westerfield to discuss the failures to fund juvenile justice initiatives and the impact on public safety. The two discuss the importance of evidence-based solutions and accountability for the criminal justice system in Kentucky.

]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:51:58 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1306 Right On Crime Director Joey Comley sits down with Kentucky Senator Whitney Westerfield to discuss the failures to fund juvenile justice initiatives and the impact on public safety. The two discuss the importance of evidence-based solutions and accountability for the criminal justice system in Kentucky.

]]> juvenile justice, criminal justice, criminal justice reform, public safety, incarceration No Prosecutorial Innovation: Kentucky's Groundbreaking H.E.A.R.T. Program 8 8 Prosecutorial Innovation: Kentucky's Groundbreaking H.E.A.R.T. Program full 4749c109-b09e-4603-8455-154d3e773dc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53170719 Right On Crime and Prosecutorial Innovation in America Director Kurt Altman sits down with Rob Sanders, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Kentucky’s 16th Judicial Circuit, Kenton County to discuss the benefits of the H.E.A.R.T. program. This innovative and groundbreaking program sees a 92% success rate, meaning only an 8% recidivism rate in drug cases. Sanders says the H.E.A.R.T. program is effective because it saves taxpayers money by freeing up prison space, addressing addiction, and giving people a second chance to avoid prison. 

Sanders believes being tough on crime is about saving prison cells for violent criminals to keep the community safe, he says “We must draw the line on who we’re afraid of and who we’re mad at versus who we’re just annoyed with.” 

]]> Right On Crime and Prosecutorial Innovation in America Director Kurt Altman sits down with Rob Sanders, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Kentucky’s 16th Judicial Circuit, Kenton County to discuss the benefits of the H.E.A.R.T. program. This innovative and groundbreaking program sees a 92% success rate, meaning only an 8% recidivism rate in drug cases. Sanders says the H.E.A.R.T. program is effective because it saves taxpayers money by freeing up prison space, addressing addiction, and giving people a second chance to avoid prison. 

Sanders believes being tough on crime is about saving prison cells for violent criminals to keep the community safe, he says “We must draw the line on who we’re afraid of and who we’re mad at versus who we’re just annoyed with.” 

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 22:18:37 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1839 Right On Crime and Prosecutorial Innovation in America Director Kurt Altman sits down with Rob Sanders, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Kentucky’s 16th Judicial Circuit, Kenton County to discuss the benefits of the H.E.A.R.T. program. This innovative and groundbreaking program sees a 92% success rate, meaning only an 8% recidivism rate in drug cases. Sanders says the H.E.A.R.T. program is effective because it saves taxpayers money by freeing up prison space, addressing addiction, and giving people a second chance to avoid prison. 

Sanders believes being tough on crime is about saving prison cells for violent criminals to keep the community safe, he says “We must draw the line on who we’re afraid of and who we’re mad at versus who we’re just annoyed with.” 

]]> prosecutorial innovation, prosecution, criminal justice, justice, law and order No Prosecutorial Innovation: Separating Innovative Prosecutors From Prosecutors Who Erode The Rule Of Law 7 7 Prosecutorial Innovation: Separating Innovative Prosecutors From Prosecutors Who Erode The Rule Of Law full 0c679924-7d39-4be6-9e83-ed6a0501215f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed109f2f How do innovative prosecutors separate themselves from those who do not uphold their oath to prosecute? Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Harvey tells Right On Crime Kurt Altman, “Never erode the fundamental foundation of government and stay focused on The Three I’s of Harm.” Learn more on the latest episode of the Right On Crime Podcast featuring Prosecutorial Innovation in America.

]]> How do innovative prosecutors separate themselves from those who do not uphold their oath to prosecute? Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Harvey tells Right On Crime Kurt Altman, “Never erode the fundamental foundation of government and stay focused on The Three I’s of Harm.” Learn more on the latest episode of the Right On Crime Podcast featuring Prosecutorial Innovation in America.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:36:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1916 How do innovative prosecutors separate themselves from those who do not uphold their oath to prosecute? Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Harvey tells Right On Crime Kurt Altman, “Never erode the fundamental foundation of government and stay focused on The Three I’s of Harm.” Learn more on the latest episode of the Right On Crime Podcast featuring Prosecutorial Innovation in America. How do innovative prosecutors separate themselves from those who do not uphold their oath to prosecute? Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Harvey tells Right On Crime Kurt Altman, “Never erode the fundamental foundation of government and stay focu Prosecutor No Prosecutorial Innovation: Creating Safer Communities in Two PA Counties 6 6 Prosecutorial Innovation: Creating Safer Communities in Two PA Counties full e4488a8a-6745-4691-8592-48c5b63658ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7feb514 The latest episode of The Right On Crime Podcast featuring Prosecutorial Innovation in America explores the good work being done in two Pennsylvania counties, York and Bucks, as we give a voice to prosecutors who are holding criminals accountable while thinking outside the box.

]]> The latest episode of The Right On Crime Podcast featuring Prosecutorial Innovation in America explores the good work being done in two Pennsylvania counties, York and Bucks, as we give a voice to prosecutors who are holding criminals accountable while thinking outside the box.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:49:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 2707 The latest episode of The Right On Crime Podcast featuring Prosecutorial Innovation in America explores the good work being done in two Pennsylvania counties, York and Bucks, as we give a voice to prosecutors who are holding criminals accountable while thinking outside the box. The latest episode of The Right On Crime Podcast featuring Prosecutorial Innovation in America explores the good work being done in two Pennsylvania counties, York and Bucks, as we give a voice to prosecutors who are holding criminals accountable while th Prosecution,criminal justice reform No Clean Slate Legislation Changes Lives One State at a Time 5 5 Clean Slate Legislation Changes Lives One State at a Time full e6934f38-3fe2-4ad2-ba58-e2d33b0e390a https://share.transistor.fm/s/687ca92c A criminal record can follow a person for the rest of their lives, and the prejudice can impact their job, housing, and opportunities for second chances. Right On Crime presents a conversation on the impact and potential for Clean Slate legislation in Texas, Oklahoma, and states across the nation.r

]]> A criminal record can follow a person for the rest of their lives, and the prejudice can impact their job, housing, and opportunities for second chances. Right On Crime presents a conversation on the impact and potential for Clean Slate legislation in Texas, Oklahoma, and states across the nation.r

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:39:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1087 A criminal record can follow a person for the rest of their lives, and the prejudice can impact their job, housing, and opportunities for second chances. Right On Crime presents a conversation on the impact and potential for Clean Slate legislation in Texas, Oklahoma, and states across the nation. A criminal record can follow a person for the rest of their lives, and the prejudice can impact their job, housing, and opportunities for second chances. Right On Crime presents a conversation on the impact and potential for Clean Slate legislation in Tex policy,criminal justice reform,Clean Slate No Correctional Leadership: No More Lock & Feed with MDOC Commissioner Burl Cain 4 4 Correctional Leadership: No More Lock & Feed with MDOC Commissioner Burl Cain full 23ef3f92-38bd-4c45-a773-6326b89ff216 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9658964a Straight-talking and mincing no words, Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain is determined to change the world of corrections and make Mississippi a model for prisons across the nation. 

]]> Straight-talking and mincing no words, Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain is determined to change the world of corrections and make Mississippi a model for prisons across the nation. 

]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:58:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1480 Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain is determined to change the world of corrections and make Mississippi a model for prisons across the nation. Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain is determined to change the world of corrections and make Mississippi a model for prisons across the nation. No Correctional Leadership: Building Better Lives to Improve Public Safety 3 3 Correctional Leadership: Building Better Lives to Improve Public Safety full b67f7616-676d-4ad3-834f-68d687d8485a https://share.transistor.fm/s/afb54e9a Episode three of The Right On Crime Podcast features The Correctional Leadership Network with dynamic insights from Louisiana Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc whose decades long career focuses on “building better lives not bigger prisons.” ROC Director Scott Peyton sits down with Secretary LeBlanc to discuss his innovative leadership, achievements, and the implementation of historic criminal justice reforms making a difference in Louisiana.

]]> Episode three of The Right On Crime Podcast features The Correctional Leadership Network with dynamic insights from Louisiana Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc whose decades long career focuses on “building better lives not bigger prisons.” ROC Director Scott Peyton sits down with Secretary LeBlanc to discuss his innovative leadership, achievements, and the implementation of historic criminal justice reforms making a difference in Louisiana.

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:26:00 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 2678 Director Scott Peyton sits down with Secretary LeBlanc to discuss his innovative leadership, achievements, and the implementation of historic criminal justice reforms making a difference in Louisiana. Director Scott Peyton sits down with Secretary LeBlanc to discuss his innovative leadership, achievements, and the implementation of historic criminal justice reforms making a difference in Louisiana. No Prosecutorial Innovation In America 2 2 Prosecutorial Innovation In America full 5cbc6048-b76f-49b9-9f0a-1a563d94e053 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c28ffd8 Right On Crime’s Prosecutorial innovation in America supports prosecutors willing to think outside the normal prosecutorial box with common-sense and data-driven innovations which reduce crime and recidivism but never compromise public safety. A risk-based approach which strengthens the Rule of Law is essential to conservative criminal justice reform. 

Prosecutorial Innovation in America will connect conservative and innovative prosecutors while examining the successes of conservative District Attorneys across the nation.  New programs or ideas may trigger skepticism and criticism directed at an elected prosecutor, but innovative approaches to prosecution with evidence-based success must be amplified and shared with those resistant to changing broken aspects of our criminal justice system.

]]> Right On Crime’s Prosecutorial innovation in America supports prosecutors willing to think outside the normal prosecutorial box with common-sense and data-driven innovations which reduce crime and recidivism but never compromise public safety. A risk-based approach which strengthens the Rule of Law is essential to conservative criminal justice reform. 

Prosecutorial Innovation in America will connect conservative and innovative prosecutors while examining the successes of conservative District Attorneys across the nation.  New programs or ideas may trigger skepticism and criticism directed at an elected prosecutor, but innovative approaches to prosecution with evidence-based success must be amplified and shared with those resistant to changing broken aspects of our criminal justice system.

]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:07:29 +0000 Right On Crime Right On Crime 1771 Right On Crime’s Prosecutorial innovation in America supports prosecutors willing to think outside the normal prosecutorial box with common-sense and data-driven innovations which reduce crime and recidivism but never compromise public safety. A risk-based approach which strengthens the Rule of Law is essential to conservative criminal justice reform.  Prosecutorial Innovation in America will connect conservative and innovative prosecutors while examining the successes of conservative District Attorneys across the nation.  New programs or ideas may trigger skepticism and criticism directed at an elected prosecutor, but innovative approaches to prosecution with evidence-based success must be amplified and shared with those resistant to changing broken aspects of our criminal justice system. Right On Crime’s Prosecutorial innovation in America supports prosecutors willing to think outside the normal prosecutorial box with common-sense and data-driven innovations which reduce crime and recidivism but never compromise public safety. A risk-base No Correctional Leadership in the Criminal Justice System 1 1 Correctional Leadership in the Criminal Justice System full 0f1f45bc-90fa-4db7-b565-39799e6ae388 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc157e56 The Correctional Leadership Network at Right On Crime is a dynamic group of corrections professionals and thought leaders sharing best practices and expertise in criminal justice policy. While prisons serve a critical role in society and violent criminals must be held to account, our correctional facilities- already overcrowded and short-staffed- must make room and prepare those in custody for the day they return to our communities. Eventually, 95% will return. From sentencing to programming to recidivism reduction, join us as the Correctional Leadership Network at Right On Crime explores one of our nation’s most understudied but important public institutions. Never compromising public safety, while improving policies affecting our correctional industry and our criminal justice system. Our Host: Scott Peyton, Correctional Director for Right On Crime

]]> The Correctional Leadership Network at Right On Crime is a dynamic group of corrections professionals and thought leaders sharing best practices and expertise in criminal justice policy. While prisons serve a critical role in society and violent criminals must be held to account, our correctional facilities- already overcrowded and short-staffed- must make room and prepare those in custody for the day they return to our communities. Eventually, 95% will return. From sentencing to programming to recidivism reduction, join us as the Correctional Leadership Network at Right On Crime explores one of our nation’s most understudied but important public institutions. Never compromising public safety, while improving policies affecting our correctional industry and our criminal justice system. Our Host: Scott Peyton, Correctional Director for Right On Crime

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