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.
Jul 14, 2025•10 min•Ep. 32
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.
Jun 19, 2025•15 min•Ep. 31
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.
Jun 02, 2025•10 min•Ep. 30
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.
Apr 29, 2025•12 min•Ep. 29
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.
Apr 24, 2025•16 min•Ep. 28
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.
Mar 25, 2025•12 min•Ep. 27
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.
Mar 12, 2025•9 min•Ep. 26
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.
Dec 03, 2024•19 min•Ep. 25
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.
Nov 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 24
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.
Sep 17, 2024•15 min•Ep. 23
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.
Sep 03, 2024•11 min•Ep. 22
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.
Aug 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 21
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.
Jul 30, 2024•11 min•Ep. 20
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.
Jul 17, 2024•14 min•Ep. 19
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.
Jun 19, 2024•9 min•Ep. 18
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.
May 29, 2024•17 min•Ep. 17
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.
May 14, 2024•12 min•Ep. 16
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.
Apr 30, 2024•12 min•Ep. 15
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.
Apr 16, 2024•15 min•Ep. 14
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.
Apr 01, 2024•20 min•Ep. 13
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 P...
Mar 05, 2024•23 min•Ep. 12
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.
Feb 20, 2024•14 min•Ep. 11
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.
Feb 06, 2024•20 min•Ep. 10
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.
Jan 09, 2024•22 min•Ep. 9
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...
May 08, 2023•31 min•Ep. 8
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.
Jan 27, 2023•32 min•Ep. 7
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....
Dec 16, 2022•45 min•Ep. 6
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
Dec 09, 2022•18 min•Ep. 5
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.
Nov 03, 2022•25 min•Ep. 4
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....
Oct 13, 2022•45 min•Ep. 3