City Journal Audio
City Journal is America's premier source of insightful policy analysis, sophisticated cultural commentary, and bold investigations that legacy journalists are too timid to touch. From incisive interviews to lively panel discussions, our podcasts extend CJ's trademark rigor and wit beyond the written page to the dynamic world of streaming audio. Listen today.
Latest episodes
Apr 3, 2025 • 19min
Green Energy Fallacies
Mark P. Mills joins Brian Anderson to discuss why a true energy transition is impossible.
Mar 27, 2025 • 19min
Protest, or Intimidation?
Tal Fortgang joins Brian Anderson to discuss his feature story from the City Journal winter issue, “The Rise of Civil Terrorism.”
Mar 20, 2025 • 24min
Rationalizing Religion
Ross Douthat joins John Hirschauer to discuss his book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious.
Mar 14, 2025 • 30min
Cost-Benefit Economics
Jason Furman joins Allison Schrager and Jordan McGillis to discuss trade-offs in economic policy decision-making.
Mar 7, 2025 • 1h
Re-Grounding Criminology in Reality
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.
Feb 28, 2025 • 20min
The Legal Pot Debacle
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.
Feb 20, 2025 • 25min
The State of American Homeownership
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.
Feb 12, 2025 • 14min
“The Walmart of Heroin”
Charles Fain Lehman joins Brian Anderson to discuss the drug crisis in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.
Feb 6, 2025 • 25min
The AI Arms Race
Judd Rosenblatt joins Jordan McGillis to discuss DeepSeek and the competition around AI development.
Jan 31, 2025 • 25min
The Fight Against Gender Medicine
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.
