City Journal Audio

Three leading criminologists—Anthony A. Braga, John M. MacDonald, and David Weisburd—discuss ideological influences on the study of policing. The panel is moderated by Manhattan Institute scholar Hannah Meyers for the 2024 George L. Kelling Lecture.

Steven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss his essay from the City Journal winter issue, “Gone to Pot,” and the failures of the marijuana legalization experiment.

Judge Glock, Director of Research at the Manhattan Institute and author of "The Dead Pledge," dives into the complex landscape of American homeownership. He discusses the historical roots of 30-year mortgages and how low pandemic rates shaped today's market. The conversation reveals challenges like declining home sales and high mortgage rates, alongside the need for urban density solutions, especially in cities like Los Angeles. Glock advocates for upzoning to tackle restrictive housing regulations and highlights the broader economic implications of these trends.

Charles Fain Lehman joins Brian Anderson to discuss the drug crisis in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.

Judd Rosenblatt joins Jordan McGillis to discuss DeepSeek and the competition around AI development. 

Leor Sapir, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute specializing in pediatric gender medicine, discusses the growing opposition to medical procedures for youth. He examines the historical context of gender ideology and its legal implications. The conversation delves into the controversial Cass Review, highlighting shaky evidence for current practices. Sapir also navigates pivotal lawsuits that could reshape treatment age restrictions and critiques both media narratives and institutional biases. The need for rigorous scientific inquiry in the debate over gender medicine takes center stage.

Heather Mac Donald joins Brian Anderson to discuss what President Trump can do at the federal level to restore public safety and reduce crime.

Nicole Gelinas joins Brian Anderson to discuss her new book, Movement: New York’s Long War to Take Back its Streets from the Car.

Rafael Mangual joins Brian Anderson to discuss the problem of increasing criminal activity within the New York City subway system. 

Simon Rabinovitch joins Jordan McGillis to discuss strengths and challenges of the U.S. economy.