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
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.
Jan 23, 2025 • 26min
Trump and Public Safety
Heather Mac Donald joins Brian Anderson to discuss what President Trump can do at the federal level to restore public safety and reduce crime.
Jan 17, 2025 • 21min
A History of Movement in New York City
Nicole Gelinas joins Brian Anderson to discuss her new book, Movement: New York’s Long War to Take Back its Streets from the Car.
Jan 9, 2025 • 15min
Danger in the Subways
Rafael Mangual joins Brian Anderson to discuss the problem of increasing criminal activity within the New York City subway system.
Dec 27, 2024 • 28min
The U.S. Economy Is Strong, but Americans Remain Skeptical
Simon Rabinovitch joins Jordan McGillis to discuss strengths and challenges of the U.S. economy.
Dec 18, 2024 • 20min
Pete Buttigieg’s Rocky Legacy
Mene Ukueberuwa joins Brian Anderson to discuss the outgoing Transportation secretary’s tenure.
Dec 11, 2024 • 19min
Making Architecture Classical Again
Justin Shubow joins John Hirschauer to discuss the future of the National Endowment for the Arts under the second Trump administration.
Dec 5, 2024 • 28min
Investing in Abundance
Eli Dourado joins Jordan McGillis to discuss economic productivity and areas such as space and energy, where innovation can thrive.
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Nov 29, 2024 • 15min
Why Prison Works
Charles F. Lehman, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and an expert in policing and public safety, discusses bold proposals on improving the U.S. incarceration system. He debates whether building more prisons could effectively combat rising crime rates, emphasizing that while deterrence is weak, incapacitation can significantly reduce crime. Lehman also highlights the importance of enhancing prison conditions to lower recidivism and addresses the challenges faced in training correction officers, debunking myths about who is incarcerated and advocating for better funding in correctional research.
