City Journal Audio

Eli Dourado joins Jordan McGillis to discuss economic productivity and areas such as space and energy, where innovation can thrive. 

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.

Byrne Hobart joins Jordan McGillis to discuss his book, Boom: Bubbles and the End of Stagnation.

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.

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.