City Journal Audio

James Panero and John Hirschauer discuss Wilhelm Reich, the father of the sexual revolution, and how he has shaped the current discourse around sexuality and the family. 

Judge Glock joins Brian Anderson to discuss economic strategy and the consequences of government regulation on American productivity.

Idrees Kahloon and Jordan McGillis discuss polling and strategy on economic issues, the limits of election modeling, and the state of the presidential election.

Steven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss the decline in labor force participation and the factors that might be contributing to it.

Aaron M. Renn, author of "Life in the Negative World", discusses the evolving challenges American Christians face in today's culture. He examines the decline of Christianity's societal influence and the impact of significant events from the 1960s to the Trump era. Renn emphasizes that evangelicals must adapt to their new minority status and build supportive communities. He also shares insights on maintaining religious values amid changing cultural norms, highlighting the need for resilience and adaptation in a complex landscape.

Nick Whitaker joins Jordan McGillis to discuss his Manhattan Institute report, “A Playbook for AI Policy,” and the future of artificial intelligence utilization.

John D. Sailer, an expert on federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, discusses the NIH First initiative, a substantial investment aimed at promoting DEI in academic hiring. He tackles the recent removal of mandatory diversity statements at prestigious universities and its implications for free expression in academia. Sailer also explores legal challenges tied to DEI practices under the Civil Rights Act and highlights state-level resistance to DEI initiatives, advocating for a shift towards academic freedom and objective research.

N. S. Lyons joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss the deep-pocketed Ford Foundation’s long history of funding radical social movements.

Leor Sapir discusses the Biden administration's gender medicine policies, Title IX redefinition, and lack of scientific evidence in advocating for pediatric gender affirming care. The episode delves into the challenges faced in balancing politics and evidence-based policies, legal risks in federally funded education programs, and the role of state and federal levels in shaping gender medicine regulations.

James A. Gagliano joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss Saturday’s attempted assassination of Donald Trump and questions about security and the Secret Service.