The Hidden Cost of Debt Based License Suspensions in North Carolina

The Hidden Cost of Debt Based License Suspensions in North Carolina

Author: Right On Crime May 21, 2026 Duration: 7:28

North Carolina State Director Maggie Horzempa, joined Senior Policy Analyst Ross Jackson to break down how driver’s license suspensions for non–public safety reasons are affecting everyday North Carolinians. From missed work opportunities and barriers to employment, to the ripple effects on families and the state workforce, these policies often create more instability than accountability. Instead of improving public safety, they can trap people in cycles of debt, limited mobility, and ongoing legal consequences, including driving while suspended just to meet basic needs like work, childcare, and court appearances.


Tune in to The Right On Crime Podcast for a series of grounded discussions that move beyond the usual political soundbites. Here, the focus is on practical, conservative approaches to reforming America's criminal justice system. Each episode features conversations with policymakers, practitioners, and thinkers who are actively working on innovation within the fields of law enforcement, corrections, and rehabilitation. You'll hear specific analysis of legislative proposals, deep dives into what's working in different states, and candid evaluations of policy outcomes. This isn't just theoretical debate; it's about the on-the-ground best practices and the data driving change. For anyone interested in how principled, right-of-center perspectives are shaping one of the nation's most complex policy areas, this podcast offers essential listening. The dialogue is built on a foundation of both principle and practical results, aiming to explore how justice can be more effective, accountable, and fiscally responsible. Join these detailed conversations to understand the evolving landscape of criminal justice reform from a distinctly conservative viewpoint.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

The Right On Crime Podcast
Podcast Episodes
How a Trail Run Became a Federal Crime [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:46
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 wro…
Pre-Trial and Public Safety in Oklahoma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:11
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…
From Trail Run to Criminal Record with Michelino Sunseri [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:23
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…
Louisiana’s Path to Safer Communities with Dwight Hudson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:48
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 fir…
Earned Rehabilitation & the Louisiana Parole Project [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:08
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…
Human Trafficking, Law Enforcement, and More with Frank Russo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:07
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 c…
Reentry and Public Safety with ROC’s Wil Cheatham [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:24
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.