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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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.
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.
