
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

Nov 21, 2024 • 40min
Bubbles and Innovation
Byrne Hobart joins Jordan McGillis to discuss his book, Boom: Bubbles and the End of Stagnation.

Nov 15, 2024 • 20min
Voting on the Border
Steven Malanga, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, dives into the rising impact of illegal immigration on the 2024 presidential election. He discusses how Biden's policies have shifted migration dynamics and the surprising public backing for mass deportations. The conversation contrasts immigrant crime rates with public perceptions, highlights the economic burden of illegal immigration on local governments, and navigates the tensions between enforcement and humanitarian concerns. Malanga’s insights bring clarity to a polarized issue.

Nov 8, 2024 • 21min
Trump’s Big Win
Fred Bauer, a political analyst and contributor to City Journal, dives into the intriguing dynamics of the 2024 presidential election. He highlights Trump's unexpected electoral success and the formation of new political coalitions. The conversation explores the struggles of Harris's campaign and its media strategy, contrasting it with Trump's savvy use of alternative media to connect with younger voters. Bauer also discusses the role of authenticity in a polarized political landscape and the challenges pollsters face in truly understanding voter sentiment.

Oct 31, 2024 • 25min
Alberta’s Addiction Solutions
Marshall Smith joins Charles Fain Lehman to discuss Alberta, Canada’s innovative, recovery-focused approach to the drug addiction crisis.

Oct 24, 2024 • 23min
Analyzing China Exposure Risk
Jordan McGillis is joined by Isaac Stone Fish to discuss the ways in which exposure to China poses risks to US companies.

Oct 23, 2024 • 18min
America’s Societal Revolutions
Timothy Goeglein joins Brian Anderson to discuss his new book, Stumbling Toward Utopia: How The 1960s Turned Into A National Nightmare and How We Can Revive The American Dream, which chronicles the lasting impact of the sexual revolution and the Great Society programs of the 1960s.

Oct 17, 2024 • 53min
A Supreme Court Preview
Ilya Shapiro, a Manhattan Institute scholar, Jim Copland, who directs legal policy there, and Georgetown law professor Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz dive into the Supreme Court's 2024–25 term. They discuss pivotal topics such as age verification laws, pediatric gender care, and recent challenges to FDA regulations on flavored e-cigarettes. The panel also examines the complexities of sovereign immunity cases and highlights the court's evolving relationship with public opinion, making for a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary legal battles.

Oct 9, 2024 • 15min
Starbucks and the Administrative State
Jordan McGillis is joined by Ilya Shapiro to discuss the recent National Labor Relations Board ruling against the coffee giant.

Oct 2, 2024 • 14min
AI for Government
Danny Crichton joins Brian Anderson to discuss how AI and algorithms can be applied to streamline government services.

Sep 25, 2024 • 34min
Boeing’s Space Race
https://www.city-journal.org/multimedia/boeings-space-raceJim Meigs joins Jordan McGillis to discuss the issues that have been plaguing Boeing, from safety issues with commercial planes to the return of the Starliner space vehicle, and the future of American space programs.