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.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 38min
“No Kings” Protests: Why More Boomers Than Zoomers?
Charles Fain Lehman, Ilya Shapiro, Renu Mukherjee, and Daniel Di Martino discuss the attack on two Minneapolis state lawmakers, the rallies against Trump, the military parade in D.C., and the New York City mayoral race.
Jun 13, 2025 • 14min
Pot’s Mental-Health Dangers
Stephen Eide joins Brian Anderson to discuss “Marijuana and the Mentally Ill” and other issues.
Jun 12, 2025 • 41min
Los Angeles Riots: Another Summer of Chaos
Charles Fain Lehman, Jesse Arm, Neetu Arnold, and Carolyn Gorman discuss Elon Musk and fiscal conservatism in the GOP, the anti-ICE riots spreading across the U.S., and favorite rockstars.
Jun 9, 2025 • 38min
Anti-ICE Riots Are Completely Unjustified
Charles Fain Lehman, Nicole Gelinas, John Ketcham, and Rafael Mangual discuss the violent protests in Los Angeles, the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, and the best Broadway musicals.
Jun 5, 2025 • 43min
Trump Travel Ban: What Comes Next
Charles Fain Lehman, Daniel Di Martino, Tal Fortgang, and Renu Mukherjee discuss the revised travel ban, the Democratic Party’s struggles with young men, and renting vs. owning.
Jun 2, 2025 • 32min
Colorado Fire Attack: Radicalism on the Rise?
Charles Fain Lehman, Ilya Shapiro, Rob Henderson, and Neetu Arnold discuss the anti-Israel attack in Boulder, Elon Musk and DOGE, and branded products.
May 29, 2025 • 34min
Trump’s Visa Moves
Charles Fain Lehman, Daniel Di Martino, Jesse Arm, and Renu Mukherjee discuss the Trump administration’s pause in student visa appointments, New York City’s mayoral race, and the best pizza in the U.S.
May 22, 2025 • 38min
Jewish Museum Murder: Anti-Semitism and Anti-Americanism
Charles Fain Lehman, Rafael Mangual, Jesse Arm, and Tal Fortgang discuss the murder of Israeli embassy aides Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, the DOJ’s investigation into Chicago’s hiring practices, and President Trump’s feud with Bruce Springsteen.
May 21, 2025 • 15min
Automation on the Docks
Jordan McGillis joins Brian Anderson to discuss his story, "On the Twenty-First-Century Waterfront," and the tension between labor unions and technology at American ports.
May 19, 2025 • 35min
Palm Springs Bombing: a Return to Terror?
Charles Fain Lehman, Ilya Shapiro, John Ketcham, and Nicole Gelinas discuss the NJ Transit strike, the Palm Springs car bombing, and the New York Knicks.
