YIMBY Success in Texas
Nicole Nosek joins Judge Glock to discuss housing reform legislation spearheaded by Texans for Reasonable Solutions.
Aug 29, 2025•37 min
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Trump's Flag-Burning Crackdown: New Executive Order vs. First Amendment
The panel unpacks President Trump's latest executive orders on cash bail, National Guard enforcement, and flag burning—are they strong reforms or constitutional overreach? The panel also examines the uproar over Chinese student visas and considers how the U.S. should weigh talent acquisition against national security. Plus: Will the Travis Kelce–Taylor Swift engagement spark a marriage and baby boom?
Aug 28, 2025•41 min
Will Trump Deploy the National Guard to Other Cities?
Charles Fain Lehman, Jesse Arm, Judge Glock, and Renu Mukherjee discuss President Trump's threat to send National Guard troops to Chicago, Baltimore, and New York; the government's stake in Intel; and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's attempt to bench press 135 pounds.
Aug 25, 2025•39 min
Trump Says the Smithsonian Is Too Negative. Is He Right?
Charles Fain Lehman, Neetu Arnold, Rafael Mangual, and Daniel Di Martino discuss voters' increasing dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party and potential 2028 frontrunners, why President Trump is targeting the Smithsonian's museums, and reporting that an Eric Adams adviser gave cash to a journalist in a potato chip bag.
Aug 21, 2025•35 min
From Capital Streets to City Shelters: Who's in Charge?
Charles Fain Lehman, Ilya Shapiro, Carolyn Gorman, and John Ketcham discuss the federalization of the D.C. police under the Trump administration and what it signals for local governance in the nation's capital. They explore New York City's controversial proposal for involuntary commitment of individuals with substance-use problems, raising critical questions about civil liberties and public safety. The panel also examines the broader atmosphere of disorder in New York City and ponders the surpri...
Aug 18, 2025•42 min
Capital Offense: Can the Feds Fix D.C.'s Crime Crisis?
Washington, D.C. is in crisis. Crime is surging, and the federal government has now stepped in. Charles Fain Lehman, Jesse Arm, Renu Mukherjee, and John Ketcham explain why Congress moved to rein in local control and what it means for public safety nationwide. Plus: Trump's push to shake up college admissions, and AI-induced delusions.
Aug 11, 2025•44 min
New York Confronts Ideological Violence
Nicole Gelinas joins Brian Anderson to discuss the pattern of random acts of violence in New York City and what can be done to stop them.
Aug 08, 2025•16 min
Douglas Murray on Political Violence, Immigration, and His Win in a Defamation Case
Douglas Murray joins Charles Fain Lehman to discuss last week's shooting in Manhattan, along with broader urban disorder and examples of political violence throughout history. They also look at President Trump's moves on immigration and what other western nations can learn from U.S. policy. Lastly, Murray discusses his recent win in a defamation claim against him, and how it has affected his views of press freedom.
Aug 07, 2025•44 min
Will the Gender Divide in Politics Close?
Charles Fain Lehman, John Ketcham, Jesse Arm, and Rob Henderson discuss Chicago's pension system and Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker's presidential aspirations, the rising political divide between men and women, and the news that Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican.
Aug 04, 2025•43 min
Manhattan Shooting: What Will it Mean for Public Safety?
Charles Fain Lehman, Carolyn Gorman, Renu Mukherjee, and Ilya Shapiro discuss the deadly shooting in Manhattan on Monday, exploring issues of mental health, gun violence, and the political implications for the upcoming mayoral election. The conversation shifts to cultural reflections on violence, community responses, and the dynamics of public safety. The panel also delves into the backlash against American Eagle's ad campaign with Sydney Sweeney and discusses the effectiveness of advertising in...
Jul 31, 2025•36 min
Addressing Homelessness: Trump's New Executive Order
Charles Fain Lehman, Jesse Arm, Tal Fortgang, and John Ketcham discuss the recent executive order from the Trump administration addressing homelessness, mental illness, and public disorder. They explore the implications of the order, the challenges of implementing it at the state and local levels, and the need for a more comprehensive approach to homelessness that includes mental health treatment. The conversation also touches on the political dynamics of redistricting and gerrymandering, highli...
Jul 28, 2025•42 min
Columbia's Deal With Trump: Will Other Universities Follow Suit?
Charles Fain Lehman, Rafael Mangual, Tal Fortgang, and Carolyn Gorman discuss Columbia University's deal with the Trump administration, the White House's AI action plan, and the technology's usefulness in tasks at work.
Jul 24, 2025•43 min
The Future of Democratic Socialism
Charles Fain Lehman, Jesse Arm, John Ketcham, and Daniel Di Martino unpack the explosive rise of democratic socialism, spotlighting the Minneapolis mayoral race and Omar Fateh's July 2025 endorsement, in which a Somali-American progressive won 43.8% of delegates. They explore how local elections are now test beds for socialist agendas, what America's urban realignment means for conservatives, and how video podcasting is reshaping discourse in a media landscape. Along the way, they dive into cult...
Jul 21, 2025•43 min
Will NPR Lose Funding?
Rafael Mangual, Tal Fortgang, Carolyn Gorman, and Renu Mukherjee discuss public safety in New York City, the Senate vote to strip funding from NPR, President Trump's desire to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and other big news stories from the week.
Jul 17, 2025•47 min
Euthanasia in New York?
John Hirschauer joins Brian Anderson to discuss the recently passed legislation in New York that—pending Governor Kathy Hochul's signature—would legalize Medical Aid in Dying.
Jul 15, 2025•16 min
Trump, Harvard, and Campus Conservatives
How is Trump reshaping campus conservatism amid his sweeping 2025 reforms? Rafael Mangual, John Ketcham, Neetu Arnold, and Jesse Arm dig into Harvard's new conservative center—launched under pressure from Trump's higher ed funding threats, DEI eliminations, and donor outrage—and ask whether it's genuine reform or elite window dressing. They unpack the implications for academic freedom, accreditation, and the future of free speech, dissent, and intellectual diversity on campus....
Jul 14, 2025•35 min
Democratic Socialism's Rise (feat. Reihan Salam)
As Zohran Mamdani's rise reshapes New York politics, is democratic socialism becoming the Democratic Party's new base? Host Charles Fain Lehman sits down with Reihan Salam, Judge Glock, and John Ketcham to dissect the political and cultural currents pushing the party left—from Instagram primaries and "free stuff" populism to the ideological split between AOC and the Ezra Klein crowd. Along the way, they dig into anti-institutionalism, social media as a news engine, and the strange allure of Davi...
Jul 11, 2025•38 min
Elon's America: Can the Billionaire Reboot the Right?
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is testing a new frontier in politics. In this episode, Charles Fain Lehman, Jesse Arm, Rafael Mangual, and Daniel Di Martino explore Musk's proposed America Party—what it means for the right, why it's gaining traction across conservative media, and whether it's more than X posturing. They also tackle the One Big Beautiful Bill—a trillion-dollar effort to rein in spending without touching Social Security or Medicare. Is it serious reform, or just another political stun...
Jul 07, 2025•42 min
"Alligator Alcatraz": Trump's Bold Border Plan
Charles Fain Lehman, Neetu Arnold, Judge Glock, and Carolyn Gorman unpack Trump's border pageantry at "Alligator Alcatraz," exposing the left's silence on illegal immigration. They break down the One Big Beautiful Bill, $1 trillion in spending cuts, tax policy in the balance, and a fight for fiscal sanity.
Jul 03, 2025•34 min
SCOTUS Decisions: Big Wins, Legal Fights, and Who Belongs on Mount Rushmore
Join Charles Fain Lehman, Ilya Shapiro, John Ketcham, and Renu Mukherjee as they dissect the week's seismic Supreme Court rulings—nationwide injunctions gutted, free speech battles won, and the ideological fault lines now splitting the bench wide open. They take on Trump's bold executive swipe at TikTok, expose the social media platforms society could ditch, and throw down their picks for Mount Rushmore—where only true American grit belongs.
Jun 30, 2025•40 min
NYC Mayoral Primary: What the Data and Debates Reveal
What's driving the New York City mayoral race, and how might ranked-choice voting, crime, and policy backlash shape the outcome? In this episode, City Journal 's Charles Fain Lehman is joined by John Ketcham, Renu Mukherjee, and Jesse Arm to break down the latest from the NYC mayoral primary. They also weigh in on the Supreme Court's ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti, what it means for free speech and state regulation, and how New Yorkers are navigating the heat and headlines. "Exhausted ballots will b...
Jun 23, 2025•46 min
Manhattan Institute Poll: Cuomo Leads Mamdani in Mayor's Race
City Journal contributors Charles Fain Lehman, Tal Fortgang, Rafael Mangual, and Carolyn Gorman break down results from a new Manhattan Institute poll on New York City's mayoral race. They also unpack the Israel–Iran conflict and the strange state of modern wedding culture.
Jun 18, 2025•41 min
"No Kings" Protests: Why More Boomers Than Zoomers?
Charles Fain Lehman, Ilya Shapiro, Renu Mukherjee, and Daniel Di Martino discuss the attack on two Minneapolis state lawmakers, the rallies against Trump, the military parade in D.C., and the New York City mayoral race.
Jun 16, 2025•38 min
Pot's Mental-Health Dangers
Stephen Eide joins Brian Anderson to discuss "Marijuana and the Mentally Ill" and other issues.
Jun 13, 2025•14 min
Los Angeles Riots: Another Summer of Chaos
Charles Fain Lehman, Jesse Arm, Neetu Arnold, and Carolyn Gorman discuss Elon Musk and fiscal conservatism in the GOP, the anti-ICE riots spreading across the U.S., and favorite rockstars.
Jun 12, 2025•41 min
Anti-ICE Riots Are Completely Unjustified
Charles Fain Lehman, Nicole Gelinas, John Ketcham, and Rafael Mangual discuss the violent protests in Los Angeles, the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, and the best Broadway musicals.
Jun 09, 2025•38 min
Trump Travel Ban: What Comes Next
Charles Fain Lehman, Daniel Di Martino, Tal Fortgang, and Renu Mukherjee discuss the revised travel ban, the Democratic Party's struggles with young men, and renting vs. owning.
Jun 05, 2025•43 min
Colorado Fire Attack: Radicalism on the Rise?
Charles Fain Lehman, Ilya Shapiro, Rob Henderson, and Neetu Arnold discuss the anti-Israel attack in Boulder, Elon Musk and DOGE, and branded products.
Jun 02, 2025•32 min
Trump's Visa Moves
Charles Fain Lehman, Daniel Di Martino, Jesse Arm, and Renu Mukherjee discuss the Trump administration's pause in student visa appointments, New York City's mayoral race, and the best pizza in the U.S.
May 29, 2025•34 min
Jewish Museum Murder: Anti-Semitism and Anti-Americanism
Charles Fain Lehman, Rafael Mangual, Jesse Arm, and Tal Fortgang discuss the murder of Israeli embassy aides Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, the DOJ's investigation into Chicago's hiring practices, and President Trump's feud with Bruce Springsteen.
May 22, 2025•38 min
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