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The Right On Crime Podcast

Right On Crime

Conservative conversations, policy, and best practices on criminal justice innovation in America.

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Reentry Done Right: Programming, Accountability, and...

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2026/04/02

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

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20:25

Inside a Proven Reentry Program in Arkansas

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2026/03/19

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

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38:00

Improving Public Safety and Keeping Families Together

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2026/03/12

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

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14:48

Getting It Right, Later: The Case for Prosecutor...

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2026/03/05

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.

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17:58

If Retailers Can Text You, Why Can’t Courts?

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2026/02/25

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.

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14:09

Public Safety, Human Trafficking, and Georgia’s...

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2026/02/18

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.

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17:46

How a Trail Run Became a Federal Crime

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2026/02/11

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

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20:11

Pre-Trial and Public Safety in Oklahoma

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2026/02/04

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,

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11:23

From Trail Run to Criminal Record with Michelino Sunseri

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2026/01/28

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.

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25:03

39. Chris Valka on the Prison Entrepreneurship...

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2025/12/03

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.

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9:50

38. Solutions for Safer Communities with Brett Tolman...

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2025/11/19

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37. Public Safety Solutions in Oklahoma with Tricia...

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2025/11/04

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.

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36. Louisiana’s Path to Safer Communities with Dwight...

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2025/10/20

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.

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35. Earned Rehabilitation & the Louisiana Parole Project

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2025/09/30

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.

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34. Human Trafficking, Law Enforcement, and More with...

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2025/08/13

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.

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11:24

33. Reentry and Public Safety with ROC’s Wil Cheatham

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2025/07/30

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.

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9:48

32. Veterans Courts & Serving Those Who Served

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2025/07/14

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.

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31. Reentry & Second Chance Hiring with ROC's Marilyn...

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2025/06/19

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.

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30. Family Mitigation & Preservation with ROC's Joey...

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2025/06/02

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.

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29. Affirmative Defense for Trafficking Victims in...

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2025/04/29

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.

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