City Journal Audio
Manhattan Institute
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.
Episodes
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Jul 21, 2021 • 23min
Talking About Crime
Charles Fain Lehman joins Brian Anderson to discuss why police departments are losing officers, a flawed arguments for progressive criminal-justice policies, and the enduring relevance of James Q. Wilson's work on crime.
Jul 14, 2021 • 25min
The Aristocracy of Talent
Adrian Wooldridge joins Brian Anderson to discuss the history of meritocracy, modern obstacles to a truly merit-based society, and the geopolitical implications of the West's growing anti-meritocratic streak. His new book, The Aristocracy of Talent, is out now.
Jul 7, 2021 • 49min
Policing as a Profession: A Conversation with William Bratton
Former NYPD and LAPD commissioner William Bratton joins Rafael A. Mangual to discuss his new book, the professionalization of police departments, and the changes that threaten to undo progress in policing. His new book, The Profession, is out now.
Jun 30, 2021 • 20min
Making Sense of New York’s Mayoral Race
Nicole Gelinas joins Brian Anderson to discuss the state of the New York City mayoral election, the results of down-ballot races, and what the next mayor must do to be successful.
Jun 23, 2021 • 29min
A History of Disasters
Niall Ferguson joins Brian Anderson to discuss the false dichotomy of natural and man-made disasters, the true culprits in our problematic Covid-19 response, and the lessons from the pandemic for the next calamity. His new book is Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe.
Jun 16, 2021 • 26min
The Enduring Relevance of Thomas Sowell
Jason Riley talks with Brian Anderson about his new book, Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell. They discuss Sowell's upbringing, his work as an academic economist and a public intellectual, his research on disparities between groups, and more.
Jun 9, 2021 • 22min
The Beginning—and End—of the Pandemic
Physician Joel Zinberg joins Brian Anderson to discuss the success of the vaccine rollout in beating back the pandemic, the lab-leak theory of Covid-19's origins, and the Biden administration's push to waive intellectual-property protections for vaccines.
Jun 2, 2021 • 22min
How New York Got Here—and Where It Goes Next
Seth Barron joins Brian Anderson to discuss the 2021 New York City mayoral election, the implications of down-ballot races, and the city’s recent history—as told in Seth’s just-released book, The Last Days of New York.
May 26, 2021 • 21min
The Future of Catholic Schools
Kathleen Porter-Magee joins Brian Anderson to discuss the enrollment decline of Catholic schools, the importance of school choice, and how private schools can position themselves for success.
May 19, 2021 • 22min
Bleeding Edge
Eli Dourado, a senior research fellow at Utah State University, joins Brian Anderson to debunk myths about the great stagnation, discuss new technologies that are on the precipice of unleashing growth, and detail the regulatory strictures and complacency that stand in their way.
