The Right On Crime Podcast

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

The Right On Crime Podcast is a government podcast hosted by Right On Crime, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Right On Crime hosts The Right On Crime Podcast, a government show with 63 episodes published.

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  Episode #65

  Early Intervention and Rethinking Juvenile Justice

  Sep 10, 202616 min

  Public safety is impacted by holding young people accountable for crimes they commit, while recognizing that juvenile justice requires a different approach than the adult system. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Right On Crime Idaho State Director Molly Lenty sits down with Kentucky and Tennessee State Director Joey Comley to explore how juvenile justice can account for a young person’s development and capacity for change while still holding them responsible for their actions—and why effective solutions must balance accountability, rehabilitation, family and community support, and public safety.

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  Episode #64

  Breaking the Cycle of Crime with Angelina Tamez

  Sep 2, 202616 min

  Public safety doesn’t have to choose between accountability and a second chance. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Right On Crime’s Carley Widner sits down with justice advocate Angelina Tamez to discuss how her personal experiences with the criminal justice system shaped her approach to finding solutions. Angelina shares why being tough on crime means being thoughtful about what works, the role education and rehabilitation can play in reducing recidivism, and why understanding “what happened to you?” can be just as important as asking “what did you do?” The conversation explores juvenile justice, reentry, addiction, barriers facing people after incarceration, and the importance of effective policing and accountability.

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  Episode #63

  Rethinking Reentry and Rehabilitation in Idaho

  Aug 13, 202629 min

  Public safety depends on preparing people for success both during and after incarceration. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Right On Crime Idaho State Director Molly Lenty sits down with Director Bree Derrick from the Idaho Department of Corrections to discuss incarceration, rehabilitation, and reentry in Idaho. Drawing on her experience in corrections, Derrick explains the challenges facing Idaho’s prison population, the importance of addressing substance abuse and other underlying factors, and how education and rehabilitative programming can help reduce recidivism. The conversation explores what successful reentry really looks like, the role communities and employers play in supporting people after release, and why evidence-based programs and strong correctional staff are essential to creating safer communities.

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  Episode #61

  Rogue Prosecutors and Their Impact on Public Safety

  Jul 16, 202614 min

  Public safety depends on accountability at every level of the justice system. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Senior Policy Analyst Ross Jackson sits down with Carley Widner and Nikki Pressley to discuss rogue prosecutors in Texas. Drawing on his latest research, Ross explains what rogue prosecutors are, how categorical non-enforcement policies can impact public safety, and the policy solutions being considered to strengthen prosecutorial accountability. The conversation explores the role prosecutors play in upholding the rule of law and why consistent enforcement is essential to delivering justice for victims and keeping communities safe.

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  Episode #60

  How Autopsy Backlogs Impact Justice

  Jul 9, 202611 min

  Forensic autopsies are more than medical examinations. They are critical tools in the pursuit of justice. In this episode, ROC's Maggie Horzempa sits down with Carley Widner and Nikki Pressley to explore the difference between forensic and clinical autopsies, the growing shortage of forensic pathologists, and how autopsy backlogs can impact law enforcement, prosecutors, corrections, and families searching for answers. A stronger justice system requires every piece to work together, and addressing these challenges starts with investing in the people, resources, and infrastructure needed to deliver timely answers.

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