A Shared American Inheritance
Glenn Loury makes the case for black patriotism in this week's special episode.
Nov 17, 2021•26 min
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Episodes
A Moderate Revolt in Buffalo
Dave Seminara joins Brian Anderson to discuss the Buffalo mayoral election—in which the socialist Democratic nominee lost a stunner to incumbent Byron Brown's write-in campaign—and the future of the Queen City.
Nov 11, 2021•22 min
In Cities, Common Sense Is Common Ground
Michael Hendrix joins Brian Anderson to discuss the Manhattan Institute's polling of U.S. metro areas, the public-policy issues that commanded majority support, and the political implications for both parties.
Nov 03, 2021•21 min
A Broken Child-Welfare System
Naomi Schaefer Riley joins Brian Anderson to discuss the state of foster care in the U.S., how the system rewards adults at the expense of children, and what policymakers and private citizens alike can do to help. Her new book, No Way to Treat a Child: How the Foster Care System, Family Courts, and Racial Activists Are Wrecking Young Lives , is out now....
Oct 27, 2021•19 min
The Death—and Life?—of Citizenship
Victor Davis Hanson joins Brian Anderson to discuss the ancient and modern history of citizenship, the hollowing out of civic duty in today’s U.S., and the irresponsibility of American elites. His new book, The Dying Citizen , is out now....
Oct 19, 2021•42 min
Build Back Debtor
Brian Riedl joins Brian Anderson to discuss the state of play in Washington, D.C., the tug-of-war between progressive and moderate Democrats, and the long-term consequences of runaway federal spending.
Oct 13, 2021•19 min
Stubborn Facts About Crime
Thomas Hogan joins Brian Anderson to discuss the three laws of crime concentration in the U.S., the extent to which academic research informs the practice of law enforcement, and the "progressive prosecutor" movement.
Oct 07, 2021•25 min
Rikers in Crisis
Nicole Gelinas and Rafael Mangual join Theodore Kupfer to discuss the dangerous conditions at Rikers Island, the policy choices that have led to the current crisis, and whether the jail complex can be saved....
Sep 29, 2021•24 min
How Can Cities Survive?
Ed Glaeser joins Brian Anderson to discuss how cities can overcome Covid, remote work, crime, and misgovernance. Glaeser's new book, Survival of the City: Living and Thriving in an Age of Isolation , is out now....
Sep 23, 2021•25 min
The Case for the “Poor Side of Town”
Howard Husock joins Brian Anderson to discuss the problems with urban renewal, exclusionary zoning, and public housing. Husock's forthcoming book, The Poor Side of Town: And Why We Need It , is a history of housing policy in America....
Sep 15, 2021•22 min
Twenty Years After 9/11
Steven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the sense of patriotism that emerged in their aftermath, and the nation’s waning interest in Islamist terrorism.
Sep 10, 2021•17 min
Crime in the U.S., Then and Now
Barry Latzer joins Brian Anderson to discuss crime and punishment in the United States, today's debates over criminal justice, and his new book, The Roots of Violent Crime in America ....
Sep 01, 2021•25 min
The Crown Heights Riots, 30 Years Later
Wall Street Journal letters editor Elliot Kaufman joins Theodore Kupfer to discuss his report on the Crown Heights riots, which happened 30 years ago last weekend.
Aug 25, 2021•35 min
State of the States
Steven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss state budgets before and after the pandemic, tax-policy competition among states flush with cash, and conflicts between cities and states over policy.
Aug 18, 2021•26 min
Is the Future Californian?
Nick Burns joins Theodore Kupfer to discuss " Referendum Rebukes ," his feature in the Summer 2021 City Journal on California politics.
Aug 12, 2021•39 min
Inflated Credentials
Kay Hymowitz joins Brian Anderson to discuss “ Dr. Biden’s Lesson ,” her feature in the Summer 2021 City Journal on degree inflation and social class in the U.S.
Aug 05, 2021•16 min
Still Panicking
John Tierney joins Brian Anderson to discuss " The Panic Pandemic ," his feature in the Summer 2021 issue of City Journal on the costs of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Jul 28, 2021•29 min
Talking About Crime
Charles Fain Lehman joins Brian Anderson to discuss why police departments are losing officers, a flawed arguments for progressive criminal-justice policies, and the enduring relevance of James Q. Wilson's work on crime....
Jul 21, 2021•23 min
The Aristocracy of Talent
Adrian Wooldridge joins Brian Anderson to discuss the history of meritocracy, modern obstacles to a truly merit-based society, and the geopolitical implications of the West's growing anti-meritocratic streak. His new book, The Aristocracy of Talent , is out now....
Jul 14, 2021•25 min
Policing as a Profession: A Conversation with William Bratton
Former NYPD and LAPD commissioner William Bratton joins Rafael A. Mangual to discuss his new book, the professionalization of police departments, and the changes that threaten to undo progress in policing. His new book, The Profession , is out now....
Jul 07, 2021•49 min
Making Sense of New York’s Mayoral Race
Nicole Gelinas joins Brian Anderson to discuss the state of the New York City mayoral election, the results of down-ballot races, and what the next mayor must do to be successful.
Jun 30, 2021•20 min
A History of Disasters
Niall Ferguson joins Brian Anderson to discuss the false dichotomy of natural and man-made disasters, the true culprits in our problematic Covid-19 response, and the lessons from the pandemic for the next calamity. His new book is Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe .
Jun 23, 2021•29 min
The Enduring Relevance of Thomas Sowell
Jason Riley talks with Brian Anderson about his new book, Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell . They discuss Sowell's upbringing, his work as an academic economist and a public intellectual, his research on disparities between groups, and more....
Jun 16, 2021•26 min
The Beginning—and End—of the Pandemic
Physician Joel Zinberg joins Brian Anderson to discuss the success of the vaccine rollout in beating back the pandemic, the lab-leak theory of Covid-19's origins, and the Biden administration's push to waive intellectual-property protections for vaccines....
Jun 09, 2021•22 min
How New York Got Here—and Where It Goes Next
Seth Barron joins Brian Anderson to discuss the 2021 New York City mayoral election, the implications of down-ballot races, and the city’s recent history—as told in Seth’s just-released book, The Last Days of New York ....
Jun 02, 2021•22 min
The Future of Catholic Schools
Kathleen Porter-Magee joins Brian Anderson to discuss the enrollment decline of Catholic schools, the importance of school choice, and how private schools can position themselves for success.
May 26, 2021•21 min
Bleeding Edge
Eli Dourado , a senior research fellow at Utah State University, joins Brian Anderson to debunk myths about the great stagnation, discuss new technologies that are on the precipice of unleashing growth, and detail the regulatory strictures and complacency that stand in their way....
May 19, 2021•22 min
Policing in New York: Past, Present, and Future
Dorothy Moses Schulz joins Brian Anderson to discuss the 2021 mayoral candidates' proposals to reform the NYPD, the complex realities obscured by the rhetoric of reform, and the simmering problem of dangerous public transit.
May 12, 2021•19 min
Bay Watch
Erica Sandberg joins Brian Anderson to discuss homelessness in San Francisco, the campaign to recall California governor Gavin Newsom, and the budding backlash against San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin....
May 05, 2021•17 min
High Stakes
Allison Schrager joins Brian Anderson to discuss the problems with "stakeholder capitalism," the latest legislative proposals from Washington, and the danger of a government-managed, risk-averse U.S. economy....
Apr 28, 2021•18 min
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