Alternative Facts
Eric Kaufmann joins Brian Anderson to discuss progressive authoritarianism in universities , the distorted perception of racism in the U.S., and the genealogy of modern progressive ideology....
Apr 22, 2021•28 min
City Journal Audio
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
Gotham at the Bleeding Edge
Danny Crichton joins Brian Anderson to discuss the importance of the New York tech industry, the effects of Covid-19 on its future, and the geopolitical importance of American innovation.
Apr 14, 2021•17 min
Solving the Homelessness Crisis
Stephen Eide joins Brian Anderson to discuss the homelessness crisis in New York City, the problems with Mayor de Blasio's approach, the right way forward for Gotham's next leader, and how cities across the country can tackle their homelessness problems....
Apr 07, 2021•16 min
Creating a Crime Wave?
Rafael Mangual joins Brian Anderson to discuss rising disorder in New York City, the city council's just-passed package of police reforms, the causes of the crime spike, and the future of public safety in U.S. cities.
Mar 31, 2021•23 min
New York’s Budget Reckoning
Steven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss New York City's massive expansion in government spending and hiring under Bill de Blasio, the potential long-term impact of Covid-19 on the city budget, and why the next mayor will face a fiscal nightmare . City Journal' s special issue, New York City: Reborn , is now available....
Mar 25, 2021•28 min
Jails and Transit, Mayors and Governors
Nicole Gelinas joins Brian Anderson to discuss New York City's plan to replace the correctional complex on Rikers Island, how the city's transit system has fared amid the pandemic, the 2021 mayoral race, Governor Cuomo's problems, and more. City Journal' s latest special issue, New York City: Reborn , is now available on the website....
Mar 17, 2021•18 min
Crisis of the Two Constitutions
Charles Kesler joins Brian Anderson to discuss the divide between liberal and conservative visions of the Constitution, the "three waves of liberalism" that shaped America's twentieth century, and the future of the conservative movement, post-Trump. Kesler's latest book is Crisis of the Two Constitutions: The Rise, Decline, and Recovery of American Greatness ....
Mar 10, 2021•37 min
How “Openness” Defines Human Progress
Swedish author and scholar Johan Norberg joins Brian Anderson to discuss his new book Open: The Story of Human Progress , a finalist for the Manhattan Institute's 2021 Hayek Book Prize. Learn more about the Hayek Prize here ....
Mar 03, 2021•32 min
Critical “Race” to the Bottom
Christopher Rufo joins Brian Anderson to discuss his recent work on critical race theory (CRT) in American schools, the whistleblowers behind much of his reporting, and President Biden's decision to revoke former president Donald Trump's executive order banning CRT-inspired training in the federal government. Read Rufo's series on CRT in American schools: Failure Factory (Buffalo, NY) Gone Crazy (Manhattan, NY) Bad Education (Philadelphia, PA) Spoiled Rotten (UN International School) "Antiracism...
Feb 24, 2021•19 min
Cuomo, de Blasio, and New York’s Future
Seth Barron joins Brian Anderson to discuss New York governor Andrew Cuomo's handling of the pandemic, Bill de Blasio's time as mayor of New York City and the race to succeed him, and the condition of city politics today. Seth's book, The Last Days of New York , is due out in May....
Feb 19, 2021•19 min
Congress and the Balance of Power
Chris Pope joins Brian Anderson to discuss the balance of power on Capitol Hill, some major legislation that the new Congress is considering—such as a $15 minimum wage or a "Green New Deal"—and why Senate Democrats are unlikely to abolish the filibuster.
Feb 10, 2021•17 min
Biden’s Retreat on Crime
Rafael Mangual joins Brian Anderson to discuss why the Biden administration’s policy on law enforcement and prosecution could spell disaster for American cities, last year’s nationwide increase in homicides and shootings, and what New York’s progressive political class has planned for criminal-justice “reform” in the future....
Feb 03, 2021•17 min
City Journal at 30: A Reflection
Brian Anderson talks with long-time writers Heather Mac Donald , Steven Malanga , and Nicole Gelinas about how they came to the magazine, the issues that they have covered over the years, and the future of New York and other American cities. Fred Siegel also joins briefly to talk about City Journal' s early years and its importance today. The audio for this episode is adapted from a recent virtual event (watch here) ....
Jan 28, 2021•59 min
On White Flight and “Whataboutism”
William Voegeli joins Brian Anderson to discuss the subjects of his two recent stories for City Journal the history of the mid-century exodus of whites out of cities, known as " white flight ," and political reactions to the January 6 Capitol riot ....
Jan 20, 2021•15 min
The Botched Vaccine Rollout
Physician Joel Zinberg joins Brian Anderson to discuss the slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines, why states like New York and West Virginia have widely different vaccination rates so far, and reasons for optimism that the pandemic's days are numbered....
Jan 13, 2021•21 min
San Francisco’s Lockdown Burdens
Erica Sandberg joins Seth Barron to discuss how San Francisco's small-business owners are handling the city's latest lockdown, how new outdoor dining facilities became a magnet for the homeless, and whether California public officials who violate Covid restrictions will face political consequences....
Jan 06, 2021•19 min
Ringing in the New Year, and Farewell to 2020
This special year-end episode of 10 Blocks features highlights from some of our favorite interviews this year, and City Journal editor Brian Anderson extends holiday wishes to listeners. If you're interested in supporting the Manhattan Institute and City Journal , please visit our website. Excerpts included in this episode: How the Plastic Panic Hurts Us—and the Planet, with John Tierney CHAZ to CHOP: Seattle's Radical Experiment, with Christopher Rufo Fearless Thinking in an Age of Conformity, ...
Dec 30, 2020•17 min
Believe in People: A Conversation with Charles Koch and Brian Hooks
Charles Koch and Brian Hooks join Howard Husock to discuss better approaches to solving America's social problems, how to help social entrepreneurs foster more resilient communities, and why Koch is now focused on building bridges across the political divide. Their new book is Believe in People: Bottom-Up Solutions for a Top-Down World ....
Dec 23, 2020•49 min
Rise of the Muni-Socialists
Steven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss the growing prevalence of socialist-aligned candidates running for municipal offices, the Democratic Socialists of America’s plans for New York City in 2021, and the results of several big state referendums in this year’s election....
Dec 16, 2020•24 min
Victor Davis Hanson on the 2020 Election
Victor Davis Hanson joins Brian Anderson to discuss the 2020 election, the future of America's two main political parties, the Trump administration's foreign policy record, Joe Biden's Cabinet picks, and more. Audio for this episode is excerpted and edited from a Manhattan Institute eventcast . Find out more and register for future events by visiting our website, and subscribe to MI's YouTube channel to view previous discussions....
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min
New York’s Ongoing Covid Struggle
Nicole Gelinas joins Seth Barron to discuss the financial shape of the New York region's transit system, the importance of midtown Manhattan to the city's economy, the disturbing spike in violent crime on streets and subways, and more.
Dec 02, 2020•24 min
America’s Shrinking Police Forces
Charles Fain Lehman joins Brian Anderson to discuss the nationwide crisis of police recruitment and retention, the strong link between the size of a police force and the local crime rate, and policy changes that could stop the downward spiral. Lehman recently joined the Manhattan Institute as an adjunct fellow, working with its new Policing and Public Safety Initiative . His latest article for City Journal is " Police Departments on the Brink ."...
Nov 25, 2020•16 min
Invisible Hands: Mutual Aid in a Pandemic
Simone Policano , cofounder of Invisible Hands , joins Brian Anderson to discuss how the nonprofit organizes volunteers to deliver groceries to the elderly and disabled during the pandemic, its experience working with government agencies and food pantries, and the personal stories of some of the people it has helped....
Nov 18, 2020•19 min
Election Outcomes and Disputes
Tom Bevan , cofounder and president of RealClearPolitics, joins Brian Anderson to discuss what happened in the 2020 election, the Trump campaign's legal challenges to the results, the issues with polling, and criticism concerning new state voting laws and "ballot harvesting."
Nov 11, 2020•31 min
A New America?
In a conversation recorded just before Election Day, Bruno Maçães joins Brian Anderson to discuss his striking vision of America’s future. Maçães’s new book is History Has Begun: The Birth of a New America .
Nov 05, 2020•40 min
An Insider's View of the Trump White House
Casey Mulligan joins Allison Schrager to discuss his time on President Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers and the administration’s record on issues such as health care, the economy, immigration, and more. Mulligan’s new book is You’re Hired!: Untold Successes and Failures of a Populist President ....
Oct 28, 2020•45 min
Shelby and Eli Steele on Michael Brown, Race, and Amazon
Howard Husock talks with Shelby and Eli Steele about their new documentary, What Killed Michael Brown? , and Amazon's refusal to make the film available on its Prime Video streaming platform. The documentary is written and narrated by Shelby Steele, a scholar at the Hoover Institution, and directed by his filmmaker son, Eli Steele. It is available through their website, whatkilledmichaelbrown.com ....
Oct 21, 2020•36 min
The Crisis of Liberalism
Fred Siegel joins Brian Anderson to discuss the history of modern American liberalism and its architects, how the 1960s mirrors today's politics, the uncertain future of New York City, and more. Siegel's new book is The Crisis of Liberalism: Prelude to Trump ....
Oct 14, 2020•34 min
Looking Back: A Conversation with George Kelling
In an interview from 2016, Brian Anderson and the late criminologist and Manhattan Institute fellow George Kelling discuss the history of policing in Milwaukee and more. Watch the Manhattan Institute's inaugural George L. Kelling Lecture , delivered by former New York City Police Commissioner William J. Bratton, and learn more about its new Policing and Public Safety Initiative ....
Oct 07, 2020•19 min
Radical Indoctrination in the Federal Bureaucracy
Christopher Rufo joins Seth Barron to discuss his reporting on federal agencies using "critical race theory" as part of their personnel-training programs and President Trump;s decision to issue an executive order prohibiting it.
Sep 30, 2020•21 min
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