City Journal Audio

Join Rafael Mangual, a crime policy researcher, Jesse Arm, a government affairs specialist, and Tal Fortgang, a legal policy fellow, as they tackle pressing issues. They discuss the harassment faced by Pennsylvania's Governor Shapiro amid rising anti-Semitism and question the media's bias in reporting political violence. Explore the controversial clash between Harvard and the Trump administration over civil rights and funding, then enjoy a humorous debate on the ideal crew for a fictional space mission, blending serious topics with lighthearted fun.

Charles Fain Lehman, Judge Glock, Rafael Mangual, and Daniel Di Martino discuss what’s next for Trump’s tariffs, the latest in the deportation saga of former Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil, and what people are getting up to with corpses on the New York City subway.

Neetu Arnold joins Brian Anderson to discuss how Houston’s public schools have halted Covid-era learning losses as a result of direct instruction and a no-nonsense approach to discipline. 

Mark P. Mills joins Brian Anderson to discuss why a true energy transition is impossible. 

Tal Fortgang joins Brian Anderson to discuss his feature story from the City Journal winter issue, “The Rise of Civil Terrorism.”

Ross Douthat joins John Hirschauer to discuss his book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious.

Jason Furman joins Allison Schrager and Jordan McGillis to discuss trade-offs in economic policy decision-making.

Three leading criminologists—Anthony A. Braga, John M. MacDonald, and David Weisburd—discuss ideological influences on the study of policing. The panel is moderated by Manhattan Institute scholar Hannah Meyers for the 2024 George L. Kelling Lecture.

Steven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss his essay from the City Journal winter issue, “Gone to Pot,” and the failures of the marijuana legalization experiment.

Judge Glock, Director of Research at the Manhattan Institute and author of "The Dead Pledge," dives into the complex landscape of American homeownership. He discusses the historical roots of 30-year mortgages and how low pandemic rates shaped today's market. The conversation reveals challenges like declining home sales and high mortgage rates, alongside the need for urban density solutions, especially in cities like Los Angeles. Glock advocates for upzoning to tackle restrictive housing regulations and highlights the broader economic implications of these trends.