The Right On Crime Podcast

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From Business Owner to Second Chance Advocate with Bradley Lum Oct 08, 2026

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Public safety is strengthened when the criminal justice system supports accountability, successful reentry, and practical solutions that reduce recidivism. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Britt Allen sits down with Mississippi State Director Bradley Lum to discuss his path from the administrative side of corrections to criminal justice policy. They explore how his experience in corrections and the trucking industry shaped his perspective on reentry, second chance hiring, and opportunities to make the criminal justice system more effective for individuals and communities.

From Prison to the Workforce in Louisiana Sep 24, 2026

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Public safety is strengthened when people leaving prison have a clear path to employment, stability, and successful reentry. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Right On Crime Louisiana State Director Dwight Hudson sat down with Mary Beth Derrickson, Director of Government Relations for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) during the 2025 Legislative session to explore how Louisiana can better connect former offenders with employment opportunities. They also discuss why addressing barriers like identification, housing, workforce preparation, and access to reentry programming can help reduce recidivism, strengthen the state’s workforce, and build safer communities.

Early Intervention and Rethinking Juvenile Justice Sep 10, 2026

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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.

Breaking the Cycle of Crime with Angelina Tamez Sep 02, 2026

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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.

Rethinking Reentry and Rehabilitation in Idaho Aug 13, 2026

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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.

A Better Path to Public Safety? Inside Virginia's CCAP Program Jul 30, 2026

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Public safety depends on creating pathways for accountability, rehabilitation, and successful reentry. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Virginia and West Virginia Director Danny Murphy sits down with Britt Allen to discuss Virginia's Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP). Drawing on his experience as a criminal litigator, Danny explains how CCAP works, who is eligible for the program, and why it has produced strong outcomes for participants. The conversation explores how treatment, education, job training, and employment partnerships can help address the root causes of criminal behavior while preparing individuals for success after release. Britt and Danny also discuss recidivism, judicial discretion, and what policymakers can learn from programs that prioritize both accountability and public safety.

Rogue Prosecutors and Their Impact on Public Safety Jul 16, 2026

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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.

How Autopsy Backlogs Impact Justice Jul 09, 2026

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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.

Inside Idaho’s Women’s Incarceration Crisis with Rep. Chris Mathias Jul 02, 2026

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In this episode of the Right On Crime Podcast, Idaho State Director Molly Lenty sits down with Idaho State Rep. Chris Mathias for a wide-ranging conversation on women’s incarceration and criminal justice policy in their state. They discuss key drivers behind incarceration trends, including the role of technical violations of supervision, the impact of domestic and sexual violence on women, and how other states like Oklahoma and Georgia are pursuing solutions that allow judges to consider the full context of a case at sentencing. Their conversation also explores the importance of effective reentry programming, family stability, and supervision systems that promote accountability while supporting successful reintegration into the community.

Banking, Reentry, and the Path to Stability Jun 18, 2026

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Access to a bank account is something most people take for granted—but for many individuals returning from incarceration, it can be one of the first and most significant barriers to rebuilding their lives. In this episode, ROC’s Danny Murphy and Kurt Altman explore how being unbanked forces people into a cash-only economy at a time when most transactions are digital, limiting access to housing, employment, and basic necessities. They also examine how this gap can create unintended consequences during supervision and reentry, and why financial inclusion is increasingly a matter of both economic opportunity and public safety.

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