Nightly Scroll with Hayley

Episode 188: Violent Criminals Run Free in NY & CA
Host: Hayley Caronia
Date: December 3, 2025

Episode Overview

In this fiery episode, Hayley Caronia addresses a wide range of issues impacting America’s political and cultural landscape from a conservative viewpoint. The core focus is on rising crime and safety concerns tied to Democrat-led policies in New York and California, with special attention on failed criminal justice reforms, sanctuary city consequences, and immigration loopholes. Hayley also offers candid insights into current headlines on vaccines, recent political happenings, campus controversies, and cultural shifts.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Special Election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District

[00:40]

• Hayley urges listeners in Nashville's 7th District to vote for Republican Matt Van Epps and strongly opposes Democratic candidate Afton Bain, criticizing her stances on policing and abortion.
• Quote:
  “Democrats like Afton Bain and others push nonsensical policies like defunding the police. They put criminals above law-abiding citizens.” [03:26]

Notable Moment

• Hayley mentions Bain’s campaign advertising on Grindr, implying a disconnect with Republican voters.
• Quote:
  “She seems to think that Republican dudes are gay. … I think she thinks that this is a wider net, that there are Republican men that are saying that they're straight, but they're really not.” [03:26]

2. California: Mental Health Diversion Loophole for Criminals

[03:55]

• Highlights a viral phone recording of an inmate in Sacramento, California, explaining how claiming mental illness (even with no knowledge of disorders) gets him out of a 10-year sentence.
• Hayley criticizes policy abuses:
  “You just claim that you have a mental health problem and then you don't have to serve the time. You just do the crime and go home. … This is their get out of jail for free card.” [04:40]
• She notes the consequences for truly needy populations (e.g., veterans with PTSD) being overshadowed by abuse of the system.

3. Sanctuary City Policies & Migrant Crime in New York

[05:13]

• Reviews a New York Post report on >7,000 migrant criminals being released despite ICE detainers.
  • Offenses include homicide, assault, burglary, robbery, drug crimes, weapons, and sex offenses.
• Quote:
  “If that's their version of asylum… I don't want any part of it. That's not asylum. That's chaos. That's violence.” [06:26]
• Hayley shares personal anecdotes about escalating street crime and public disorder, mentioning encounters with violent and mentally ill individuals in NYC subways.

4. Identity Theft & Social Security Fraud by Non-Citizens

[09:04]

• Cites millions of Social Security numbers given to undocumented migrants, many obtained fraudulently, with direct consequences for American citizens.
• References a NYT article—“Two men, one identity”—detailing an American whose identity was stolen and used in another state.
  • “The system is broken. It's not working for American citizens. They're getting ripped off at every turn—hotels, food, health care, or their own frickin identity.” [11:45]
• Outlines how stolen identities allow migrants to work and potentially claim benefits if undetected long enough.

5. Terrorism & Calls for Immigration Reform

[13:30]

• Details recent incidents involving Afghan nationals in terror plots and violence, criticizing the Biden administration’s immigration and vetting process.
• Quotes DHS Secretary Christine Ohm's extreme travel ban proposal:
  • “Our forefathers built this nation on blood, sweat and the unyielding love of freedom. Not for foreign invaders to slaughter our heroes, suck dry our hard earned tax dollars or snatch the benefits owed to Americans.” [15:14]
• Hayley pushes for abolishing sanctuary policies and tightening vetting before making broad changes to legal immigration.

6. Debate Over Dual Citizenship

[16:20]

• Senator Bernie Moreno’s bill to end dual citizenship is discussed.
• Hayley notes it’s unlikely to pass and criticizes the idea as overreaching:
  • “Why would we demonize people doing this the right way? This is what Republicans stand for—we say we are pro-immigration so long as you follow the laws.” [17:40]
• Instead, she urges focusing on fixing the current broken systems, not penalizing legal immigrants.

7. New Influenza Strain and Vaccine Skepticism

[24:06]

• Covers CDC warnings about a new mutated flu strain not covered by this year’s shot.
• Expresses vaccine skepticism post-COVID:
  • “After Covid, I've never gotten a shot ever again. It opened my eyes to vaccines... They're not effective. … It's a total frickin scam.” [24:37]
  • “If you use the flu from last year and it doesn't prevent the flu from this year because it mutated... how would this year's flu shot help you? It doesn't.”

8. Biden to Be Honored as “Most Pro-Gay President”

[29:10]

• Biden to receive the Chris Abeel Impact Award at the LGBTQ Victory Institute Leader conference.
• Hayley uses sarcasm and humor to list Biden’s “achievements”:
  • “Joe Biden is the most pro gay president because he was the first president to have a trans peep show on the White House lawn.”
• Lists appointments (e.g., Rachel Levine, Karine Jean-Pierre, Sam Brinton), viewing the administration’s diversity efforts as performative.

9. Transgender Rights, TSA, and Legal Controversy

[32:45]

• Details lawsuit by a transgender TSA officer alleging discrimination after Trump’s executive order restricted pat-downs to biological sex.
  • “Nobody has the right to pat down women because they feel like they are a woman. These people are professional victims.” [35:25]
• Hayley reiterates support for policies dividing roles by biological sex.

10. Culture Wars: MAGA at Disneyland

[36:51]

• Discusses an informal “MAGA invasion” at Disneyland and questions the logic of conservatives funding Disney:
  • “Why are MAGA people going to Disney? ... If you're going to boycott Disney, then boycott Disney.”
• Adds criticism of “Disney adults” and Disney’s corporate stances.

11. Gen Z & Marriage: Pew Survey Data

[39:45]

• Fewer high school seniors—especially girls—now say they want to marry, based on new Pew findings.
  • “Men are getting less masculine, women are getting more masculine. We're going in opposite directions here.” [41:41]
• Discusses possible causes: social media, divorce, changing gender roles.

12. Politics & Personal Life: Cory Booker Marries Alexis Lewis

[44:13]

• Shares news and speculation about Cory Booker’s quick marriage.
• Lighthearted analysis of couple resemblance and possible political motivations:
  • “He’s setting himself up for something else. I do.” [46:00]

13. College Indoctrination & Student Free Speech Case

[49:00]

• University of Oklahoma student Samantha F. Necki allegedly received a zero for defending traditional gender roles based on her Christian faith.
• University placed the instructor (who uses she/they pronouns) on leave after review.
  • “She can't be given a zero for writing about her faith, especially when it pertains to the essay topic given. … We need more students to do the same.”

14. Viewer Videos & Viral Moments

[56:58]

• Plays and reacts to viral social and political clips, including:
  • An American woman proposing a “bail” sponsorship program for undocumented immigrants.
    • Hayley’s response:
      “Let me take this illegal alien, this criminal under my wing, and I'm gonna pay money to the government.”
  • A viral “caught on camera” moment of a woman keying a Tesla and immediately being confronted.
    • “They are caught in 4k red handed with your key in your hand, keying the Tesla... These people are really fricking stupid.” [59:16]

Memorable Quotes

• “Democrat policies sound good but they don’t work. This is exhibit A.” [04:40]
• “That’s not criminal justice reform. That’s not justice. That’s not making America safe again.” [05:07]
• “It is not racist to defend the homeland. It is not racist to protect your borders... Remember, it is not racist.” [15:38]
• “If you want to be an American, it’s all or nothing. … But this bill would not pass. It just wouldn’t.” [16:33]
• “Read between the lines when they fear monger you and tell you, you gotta get this [shot]. … It’s a total scam.” [24:37]
• "Why are MAGA people going to Disney? Better yet, why are adults going to Disney?" [37:12]

Timestamps for Notable Segments

• Tennessee Election & Candidate Critique: [00:40] – [03:55]
• California Mental Health Diversion Scandal: [03:55] – [05:13]
• NY Sanctuary Policy & Crime Data: [05:13] – [09:04]
• Identity Theft & Social Security Fraud: [09:04] – [13:30]
• Afghan Nationals & Travel Ban Discussion: [13:30] – [16:20]
• Dual Citizenship Debate: [16:20] – [24:06]
• Flu Vaccine Segment & Critique: [24:06] – [29:10]
• Biden’s “Pro-Gay” Honors: [29:10] – [32:45]
• Trans TSA Lawsuit: [32:45] – [36:51]
• Disneyland “MAGA Invasion”: [36:51] – [39:45]
• Pew Survey on Marriage Trends: [39:45] – [44:13]
• Cory Booker’s Fast Marriage: [44:13] – [49:00]
• OU Student’s Religious Freedom Case: [49:00] – [56:58]
• Viral Social Clips/Scrolling Time: [56:58] – end

Tone & Style

Hayley is unapologetic, sarcastic, and direct. She blends personal anecdotes, sharp political analysis, and cultural commentary with humor and pointed criticism, all from a strongly conservative position.

The episode is a must-listen for those concerned about law and order, immigration, and cultural change in America—offering a whirlwind tour through the latest flash points in the culture wars, always filtered through Hayley’s bold conservative perspective.