City Journal Audio

Charles Fain Lehman, Heather Mac Donald, Judge Glock, and Rafael Mangual discuss the Trump-Harvard fight, the New York City Council’s lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams, and transit crime.

John Tierney joins Brian Anderson to discuss why composting and recycling persist despite the lack of evidence for their efficacy.

Charles Fain Lehman, Hannah Meyers, Ilya Shapiro, and Daniel Di Martino discuss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case, New York City’s mayoral race, and Bible stories Hollywood should adapt into films.

Join Rafael Mangual, a crime policy researcher, Jesse Arm, a government affairs specialist, and Tal Fortgang, a legal policy fellow, as they tackle pressing issues. They discuss the harassment faced by Pennsylvania's Governor Shapiro amid rising anti-Semitism and question the media's bias in reporting political violence. Explore the controversial clash between Harvard and the Trump administration over civil rights and funding, then enjoy a humorous debate on the ideal crew for a fictional space mission, blending serious topics with lighthearted fun.

Charles Fain Lehman, Judge Glock, Rafael Mangual, and Daniel Di Martino discuss what’s next for Trump’s tariffs, the latest in the deportation saga of former Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil, and what people are getting up to with corpses on the New York City subway.

Neetu Arnold joins Brian Anderson to discuss how Houston’s public schools have halted Covid-era learning losses as a result of direct instruction and a no-nonsense approach to discipline. 

Mark P. Mills joins Brian Anderson to discuss why a true energy transition is impossible. 

Tal Fortgang joins Brian Anderson to discuss his feature story from the City Journal winter issue, “The Rise of Civil Terrorism.”

Ross Douthat joins John Hirschauer to discuss his book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious.

Jason Furman joins Allison Schrager and Jordan McGillis to discuss trade-offs in economic policy decision-making.