# Criminal Justice on The No Agenda Show Criminal Justice comes up in 29 chapters across 28 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2011 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 29 - **Episodes:** 28 - **Discussed:** May 2011 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Anderson Cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Carjacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carjacking.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Cory Booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [Justice Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md), [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [Language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/language.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 29 ### Emily Gallagher, Retail Theft and Criminal Justice Reform - **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-16 - **Time:** 28:54–36:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/emily-gallagher-retail-theft-and-criminal-justice-reform.md New York Assembly member Emily Gallagher defended retail theft from stores like CVS and Walgreens, characterizing it as a response to "biological needs" and wealth disparity. The hosts dispute this, citing the massive financial losses and store closures caused by organized retail crime. They also discuss how the removal of punishments for minors in Chicago led to a surge in carjackings, refuting the idea that reporting on crime is "fear-mongering." Keywords: emily gallagher, [cvs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cvs.md), [walgreens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walgreens.md), [shoplifting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shoplifting.md), [carjacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carjacking.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [criminal justice reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice-reform.md) ### Murder Rate Decline, Post-Pandemic Normalization, Crime Statistics - **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-25 - **Time:** 1:37:32–1:39:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/murder-rate-decline-post-pandemic-normalization-crime-statistics.md The Council on Criminal Justice reports a 20% drop in murders across 40 large U.S. cities, potentially reaching the lowest rate in a century. Mainstream media analysis attributes the decline to a "return to normal" following the COVID-19 pandemic. Skeptics question the logic of comparing current trends to a century-long baseline based solely on the end of the pandemic. Keywords: [murder rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/murder-rate.md), crime stats, council on criminal justice, [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [carjacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carjacking.md) ### NPR Coverage of Cashless Bail and Murder Suspects - **Episode:** [1790: Florida Ounce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-14 - **Time:** 45:50–53:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce/chapter/npr-coverage-of-cashless-bail-and-murder-suspects.md NPR is criticized for its reporting on cashless bail systems, specifically regarding whether murder suspects are released without bond. A law professor from the University of Houston was interviewed, but critics argue she lacked specific data on felony releases outside of Harris County. Independent AI searches are cited to claim that murder suspects have indeed been released under such jurisdictions in New York and New Jersey. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), cashless bail, [perplexity ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perplexity-ai.md), [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md) ### Sing Sing Prison Film Festival, Incarcerated Judges - **Episode:** [1707: Sweet Seventeen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-27 - **Time:** 2:54:55–2:57:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen/chapter/sing-sing-prison-film-festival-incarcerated-judges.md The Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York hosted its first film festival, where incarcerated men served as judges for documentaries about the criminal justice system. The event follows a similar festival held at San Quentin in California, aiming to provide vocational training in film critique for inmates. Keywords: sing sing, [san quentin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-quentin.md), [film festival](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/film-festival.md), [wnyc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wnyc.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md) ### California SB 94, Early Release for Life Sentences - **Episode:** [1686: Publical](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1686-publical.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-15 - **Time:** 2:24:54–2:27:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1686-publical/chapter/california-sb-94-early-release-for-life-sentences.md California lawmakers reintroduced SB 94, a controversial bill that would allow for the early release of certain felons serving life sentences without the possibility of parole. The measure would apply to individuals who have served at least 25 years, excluding serial killers and those who murdered police officers. Critics argue the bill undermines the finality of judicial sentencing and poses a risk to public safety. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), sb 94, [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), [murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/murder.md), life without parole ### Tulsi Gabbard 2020 Debate Clip Resurgence - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 1:26:42–1:29:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/tulsi-gabbard-2020-debate-clip-resurgence.md A 2020 Democratic primary debate clip featuring Tulsi Gabbard criticizing Kamala Harris's record as a prosecutor has resurfaced online. In the clip, Gabbard accuses Harris of jailing over 1,500 people for marijuana violations and blocking evidence that could have freed an innocent man from death row. Critics of Harris are using the footage to challenge her current "progressive" branding. Keywords: [tulsi gabbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulsi-gabbard.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), 2020 debate ### Illinois Euphemism Law, Justice Impacted Individuals - **Episode:** [1662: Rousting Granny](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1662-rousting-granny.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-23 - **Time:** 2:06:14–2:08:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1662-rousting-granny/chapter/illinois-euphemism-law-justice-impacted-individuals.md The Illinois State Senate passed a bill to replace the term "offender" with "justice impacted individual" in certain state programs. Supporters argue the change helps rehabilitate individuals, while critics claim it lacks empathy for victims and obscures the reality of criminal behavior. This follows a trend of using "gender-affirming care" and other linguistic shifts in policy. Keywords: [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [euphemisms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euphemisms.md), justice impacted individual, [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), [language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/language.md) ### Illinois Cash Bail Abolition and Wealth-Based Jailing - **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-30 - **Time:** 2:03:05–2:04:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/illinois-cash-bail-abolition-and-wealth-based-jailing.md The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor of abolishing the state's cash bail system, making it the first state to do so. Proponents of the Pretrial Fairness Act argue that "wealth-based jailing" disproportionately impacts minority communities. Critics, however, express concern that the policy will lead to increased crime rates by allowing dangerous individuals to remain in the community while awaiting trial. Keywords: [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), cash bail, pretrial fairness act, [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [criminal justice reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice-reform.md) ### Trump Prosecution Roadmap, Media Framing - **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-02 - **Time:** 2:09:46–2:15:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/trump-prosecution-roadmap-media-framing.md ABC News reporter John Carl describes the January 6th report as a "roadmap for prosecutors" and a "historic initial step" toward criminal charges for Donald Trump. The hosts argue that the media is attempting to "psyop" the public into believing there is a clear legal path to disqualify Trump, despite the decision ultimately resting with the Justice Department. Keywords: [john carl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-carl.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [merrick garland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merrick-garland.md), [justice department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md), criminal referrals ### Anderson Cooper, Rod Blagojevich Interview and Prosecution Defense - **Episode:** [1550: Clips of the Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-26 - **Time:** 1:43:18–1:48:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day/chapter/anderson-cooper-rod-blagojevich-interview-and-prosecution-defense.md Anderson Cooper conducts a heated interview with former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich following his sentence commutation. Cooper criticizes Blagojevich for ignoring clemency cases while in power and accuses him of "besmirching" prosecutors. Blagojevich maintains that the criminal justice system is corrupt, citing his own experience. The hosts analyze Cooper's aggressive tone and his defense of the "justice system." Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [rod blagojevich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-blagojevich.md), [clemency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clemency.md), [criminal justice reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice-reform.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md) ### Kamala Harris Debate History, Tulsi Gabbard Confrontation - **Episode:** [1283: Dumb and Sick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-04 - **Time:** 1:47:57–2:00:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick/chapter/kamala-harris-debate-history-tulsi-gabbard-confrontation.md A review of Kamala Harris's performance in the Democratic primary debates highlights her past clashes with Joe Biden over busing and segregationists. During a notable exchange, Tulsi Gabbard criticized Harris's record as Attorney General of California, citing the incarceration of 1,500 people for marijuana violations and the blocking of evidence in death row cases. Harris defended her record as a "national model" for reform while Gabbard demanded an apology for those who suffered under her tenure. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [tulsi gabbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulsi-gabbard.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), [busing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/busing.md) ### Al Sharpton and Donald Trump Phone Call - **Episode:** [1228: Stunning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-29 - **Time:** 48:29–49:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning/chapter/al-sharpton-and-donald-trump-phone-call.md Reverend Al Sharpton reports on a phone call he received from President Trump to discuss the impact of the pandemic on vulnerable populations and the incarcerated. The hosts suggest that Sharpton's shift to a more conciliatory tone is a reaction to Trump's rising approval ratings in recent public polling. Keywords: [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), [pandemic response](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-response.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), political polling ### Tim Scott, Trump's African American Support Predictions - **Episode:** [1219: Peak Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1219-peak-nuts.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-27 - **Time:** 53:49–57:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1219-peak-nuts/chapter/tim-scott-trump-s-african-american-support-predictions.md Senator Tim Scott predicts a significant increase in African American support for Donald Trump in 2020. Scott cites the administration's work on Opportunity Zones, permanent funding for HBCUs, and criminal justice reform as key factors that will drive black voters toward the Republican ticket. Keywords: [tim scott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-scott.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hbcus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbcus.md), [criminal justice reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice-reform.md), [opportunity zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opportunity-zones.md) ### Anderson Cooper vs Rod Blagojevich, Criminal Justice Reform - **Episode:** [1219: Peak Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1219-peak-nuts.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-27 - **Time:** 1:41:47–1:48:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1219-peak-nuts/chapter/anderson-cooper-vs-rod-blagojevich-criminal-justice-reform.md A heated interview on CNN between Anderson Cooper and Rod Blagojevich is analyzed. Cooper criticized Blagojevich for "besmirching" prosecutors and failing to admit wrongdoing, while Blagojevich claimed his time in prison gave him a new perspective on the corruption of the justice system. Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [rod blagojevich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-blagojevich.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), prosecutors ### Cory Booker, Marijuana Legalization, and Privilege - **Episode:** [1192: Balderdash!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-24 - **Time:** 58:29–59:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash/chapter/cory-booker-marijuana-legalization-and-privilege.md During the debate, Cory Booker challenged Joe Biden's stance on marijuana legalization, famously quipping that Biden might have been "high" when he made previous statements. Booker argued that marijuana is already effectively legal for "privileged people," a line the hosts find effective despite their skepticism of Booker's overall platform. Keywords: [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), [privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privilege.md), cancer survivors, [debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debate.md) ### San Francisco Criminal Justice Terminology, Person-First Language Shift - **Episode:** [1166: Tacorista](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1166-tacorista.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-25 - **Time:** 7:51–11:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1166-tacorista/chapter/san-francisco-criminal-justice-terminology-person-first-language-shift.md San Francisco officials have introduced new person-first terminology to describe individuals involved in the legal system. Convicted felons are now referred to as "justice-involved persons" or "returning residents," while juvenile delinquents are called "young people impacted by the justice system." The shift aims to prevent lifelong labeling of individuals based on past criminal actions or substance abuse history. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), [language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/language.md), [substance abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substance-abuse.md), [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md) ### Tiffany Caban, Queens District Attorney Race - **Episode:** [1148: Twitter Rattling](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1148-twitter-rattling.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-23 - **Time:** 1:22:38–1:30:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1148-twitter-rattling/chapter/tiffany-caban-queens-district-attorney-race.md Public defender Tiffany Caban is running for District Attorney in Queens, New York, on a platform of ending cash bail and decriminalizing sex work. Endorsed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the New York Times, her campaign represents a progressive shift in the local criminal justice system. Keywords: [tiffany caban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiffany-caban.md), [queens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queens.md), [district attorney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/district-attorney.md), [criminal justice reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice-reform.md), [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md) ### Richard Blumenthal, William Barr Exoneration Standard Debate - **Episode:** [1134: Opinion People](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1134-opinion-people.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-05 - **Time:** 12:03–14:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1134-opinion-people/chapter/richard-blumenthal-william-barr-exoneration-standard-debate.md Senator Richard Blumenthal questioned Attorney General William Barr regarding the concept of "exoneration" within the Mueller report. Barr argued that the Department of Justice's role is to determine if a crime was committed based on sufficient evidence, rather than to provide a formal exoneration of the subject. The exchange highlighted the tension between legal standards in the criminal justice system and the political interpretation of the Special Counsel's findings. Keywords: [richard blumenthal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-blumenthal.md), [william barr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-barr.md), [exoneration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exoneration.md), criminal justice system, [mueller report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mueller-report.md) ### Van Jones, Intersectionality, Green Jobs Not Jails - **Episode:** [1093: Right Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-09 - **Time:** 1:01:10–1:05:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty/chapter/van-jones-intersectionality-green-jobs-not-jails.md Van Jones discusses the concept of "intersectionality" as a modern evolution of the 1980s Rainbow Coalition. He promotes the "Green Jobs Not Jails" slogan, arguing that environmental, economic, and criminal justice are a single fight. The proposal suggests training at-risk youth to install solar panels as a way to provide positive career paths and community investment. Keywords: [van jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/van-jones.md), [intersectionality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intersectionality.md), [rainbow coalition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rainbow-coalition.md), [solar panels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-panels.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md) ### California Bail Reform and Net Neutrality - **Episode:** [1065: Flux Capacitator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1065-flux-capacitator.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-02 - **Time:** 2:40:59–2:44:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1065-flux-capacitator/chapter/california-bail-reform-and-net-neutrality.md Governor Jerry Brown signed a landmark bill to eliminate cash bail in California by October 2019, replacing it with a risk-assessment system based on algorithms. The move aims to reform criminal justice but faces criticism for giving judges too much discretionary power. 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