John Ketcham

Jesse Arm, Director of External Affairs at the Manhattan Institute, joins researchers Tal Fortgang and John Ketcham to dive into Trump's executive order on homelessness and mental health. They discuss the potential challenges of implementing this order at local levels and critique existing homelessness strategies like Housing First. The team also examines the political dynamics of redistricting and how these factors complicate the path toward effective solutions for homelessness and public disorder.

Join Jesse Arm, Renu Mukherjee, and John Ketcham from the Manhattan Institute as they tackle the surge in crime in Washington D.C. They discuss the federal government's impact on local governance and public safety, debating the balance of authority and home rule. The conversation takes an intriguing turn to college admissions, with a focus on race and transparency in the wake of new policies from the Trump administration. The blend of urban issues and educational reform makes for a thought-provoking listen.

Nicole Gelinas, an urban policy expert, and John Ketcham, a municipal governance analyst, share insights from the recent NYC mayoral debate. They dissect Mamdani's lack of substance and Cuomo's strong performance contrasting crime strategies. The duo discusses the complexities of rent freezes, critiques Mamdani's vending policy, and addresses the implications of recent ICE raids. Their analysis extends to Rikers Island reconstruction plans and the broader impact of candidates' rhetoric on public sentiment and election dynamics.

Ilya Shapiro, law expert at the Manhattan Institute, Carolyn Gorman, a mental health specialist, and John Ketcham, a city policy analyst, dive into the impact of federal policing on local governance in D.C. They tackle New York's controversial proposal for involuntary mental health commitments, weighing civil liberties against public safety. The discussion expands to urban disorder, New York's drug policy shortcomings, and a surprising trend: Gen Z’s increasing alcohol abstention, reflecting profound changes in urban culture.

Join John Ketcham, who tackles urban issues at the Manhattan Institute, Jesse Arm in external affairs, and cultural commentator Rob Henderson as they delve into Chicago’s pension crisis and its implications for politics. They analyze the growing political divide between men and women, with women leaning liberal and men more conservative. The trio also tackles the cultural ripple effects of celebrity endorsements, spotlighting Sydney Sweeney's surprising GOP registration and her challenge to mainstream progressive narratives.