

Hour 1: Soft on Crime
Sep 9, 2025
The podcast dives deep into the troubling rise of violent crime, particularly in urban areas, and how lenient judicial practices are failing society. A satirical 'tournament' pits countries against each other, highlighting the absurdity of these safety concerns. Discussions shift to the dangers of communism, accusing it of nurturing crime and hardship. Personal safety takes center stage, emphasizing the need for awareness in public spaces and the importance of self-defense. It wraps with a humorous anecdote from a hog hunt gone wrong.
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Crime Policy As Deliberate Strategy
- Jesse Kelly argues many judges and DAs intentionally favor criminals as part of a revolutionary strategy.
- He claims this is not naivete but deliberate policy to destabilize society for power consolidation.
Small Number Of Offenders Drive Crime Rates
- Kelly links reduced crime during heavy policing in DC to the simple removal of a small fraction of offenders.
- He uses that to argue a small proportion of criminals cause most violence and their release has outsized effects.
Law Schools Influence Judicial Outcomes
- Kelly attributes rising criminal releases to ideological capture of law schools and the judiciary.
- He asserts many new lawyers and judges are trained to favor releasing criminals intentionally.