City Journal Audio

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.

Marshall Smith joins Charles Fain Lehman to discuss Alberta, Canada’s innovative, recovery-focused approach to the drug addiction crisis.  

Jordan McGillis is joined by Isaac Stone Fish to discuss the ways in which exposure to China poses risks to US companies.

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.  

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.

Jordan McGillis is joined by Ilya Shapiro to discuss the recent National Labor Relations Board ruling against the coffee giant.

Danny Crichton joins Brian Anderson to discuss how AI and algorithms can be applied to streamline government services.

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. 

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.