City Journal Audio

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.

Charles Fain Lehman joins Brian Anderson to discuss the drug crisis in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.

Judd Rosenblatt joins Jordan McGillis to discuss DeepSeek and the competition around AI development.