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Getting It Right, Later: The Case for Prosecutor Initiated Resentencing Mar 05, 2026

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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.

If Retailers Can Text You, Why Can’t Courts? Feb 25, 2026

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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.

Public Safety, Human Trafficking, and Georgia’s Legislative Session Feb 18, 2026

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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.

How a Trail Run Became a Federal Crime Feb 11, 2026

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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.

Pre-Trial and Public Safety in Oklahoma Feb 04, 2026

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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.

From Trail Run to Criminal Record with Michelino Sunseri Jan 28, 2026

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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.

Chris Valka on the Prison Entrepreneurship Program and Lowering Recidivism Dec 03, 2025

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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.

Solutions for Safer Communities with Brett Tolman & Marilyn Davidson Nov 19, 2025

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Public Safety Solutions in Oklahoma with Tricia Everest & Marilyn Davidson Nov 04, 2025

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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.

Louisiana’s Path to Safer Communities with Dwight Hudson Oct 20, 2025

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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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