Rob Henderson, Theodore Dalrymple, and Rafael Mangual examine the real drivers of antisocial behavior and crime—and the growing disconnect between policymakers and the communities most affected by violence. They explore how elite "luxury beliefs" shape public narratives around criminality, often minimizing harm while insulating decision-makers from the consequences of their ideas.

Jason L. Riley, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and one of the most incisive voices in today's debates over race and public policy, joins Rafael Mangual to discuss how the Left frames racial disparities to advance a victimhood mentality, rather than solutions rooted in responsibility, opportunity, and community empowerment.

Rafael Mangual, Renu Mukherjee, and Santiago Vidal Calvo discuss New York City's mayoral election and the demographic groups that propelled Mamdani to victory. They also examine the changing electorate and what the results could mean for progressive policies in other cities.

Manhattan Institute scholars Ilya Shapiro and Jim Copland, along with Professor Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz, discuss prospects for the 2024–25 Supreme Court term, in a panel moderated by Judge Stephen Vaden of the Court of International Trade. 

Jordan McGillis is joined by Ilya Shapiro to discuss the recent National Labor Relations Board ruling against the coffee giant.

Danny Crichton joins Brian Anderson to discuss how AI and algorithms can be applied to streamline government services.

https://www.city-journal.org/multimedia/boeings-space-raceJim Meigs joins Jordan McGillis to discuss the issues that have been plaguing Boeing, from safety issues with commercial planes to the return of the Starliner space vehicle, and the future of American space programs. 

James Panero and John Hirschauer discuss Wilhelm Reich, the father of the sexual revolution, and how he has shaped the current discourse around sexuality and the family. 

Judge Glock joins Brian Anderson to discuss economic strategy and the consequences of government regulation on American productivity.

Idrees Kahloon and Jordan McGillis discuss polling and strategy on economic issues, the limits of election modeling, and the state of the presidential election.

Steven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss the decline in labor force participation and the factors that might be contributing to it.

Aaron M. Renn joins John Hirschauer to discuss his book, Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture, and how American Christians can adapt to a changing culture.

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Nick Whitaker joins Jordan McGillis to discuss his Manhattan Institute report, "A Playbook for AI Policy," and the future of artificial intelligence utilization.

Is socialism gaining ground in America—or just getting a rebrand? In this episode, Rafael Mangual, Daniel Di Martino, and Stu Smith examine the shifting perception of socialism in U.S. politics and the growing visibility of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Long seen as a political nonstarter, socialism is finding new support among younger voters and progressive movements. What's behind this change—and what does it mean for the future of American democracy and the traditional two-party system?

John D. Sailer joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, and particularly NIH First, a quarter-billion-dollar grant program focused on encouraging DEI hiring at universities.

N. S. Lyons joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss the deep-pocketed Ford Foundation's long history of funding radical social movements.

Leor Sapir joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss the Biden administration's policies on so-called gender-affirming care, the Department of Education's redefining of Title IX to suggest that the law would ban discrimination based on gender identity, and other issues.

James A. Gagliano joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss Saturday's attempted assassination of Donald Trump and questions about security and the Secret Service.

Robert Henderson and Melissa Kearney discuss the benefits for children of two-parent households and the hypocrisy of elite ideals.

Jeffrey H. Anderson joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss the Biden–Trump debate, marijuana policy, and the national crime rate.

Wilfred Reilly joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss his book Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: Debunking the False Narratives Defining America's School Curricula.

Eric Kaufmann joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss his book The Third Awokening: A 12-Point Plan for Rolling Back Progressive Extremism.

Rafael A. Mangual joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss barriers to enacting effective crime-fighting policies.

Victor Davis Hanson joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss his book The End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilation.

Stephen Eide joins Brian Anderson to discuss "Scandinavia on the Hudson," his story from City Journal's Autumn 2025 issue.

Timothy P. Carney joins Jordan McGillis to discuss his book Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be.

James B. Meigs joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss the decline of science journalism.

Steven Malanga joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss states' varying birth rates.

Ryan Bourne joins Jordan McGillis to discuss his book The War on Prices: How Popular Misconceptions about Inflation, Prices, and Value Create Bad Policy.

Jay Donde joins Jordan McGillis to discuss politics and public safety in the City by the Bay.

Naomi Schaefer Riley joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss the impact of drug use and decriminalization on children.

Alexandra Hudson joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss her book The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves.

Rob Montz joins John Tierney to discuss his documentary It Wasn't Fauci: How the Deep State Really Played Trump.

M. Nolan Gray joins Jordan McGillis to discuss the controversial plan to install an aerial transit system connecting Los Angeles's Dodger Stadium to the city.

Martin Gurri joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss how we can transcend the pettiness and corruption of our current political moment.

Charles Fain Lehman, Rafael Mangual, John Ketcham, and Pirate Wires's Mike Solana analyze the results of New York City's mayoral election.

Martin Kulldorff joins John Tierney to discuss his firing from Harvard University and the importance of scientific debate.

Michael J. Totten joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss the potential and danger of artificial intelligence.

Jordan McGillis joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss autonomous vehicles' potential to remake transportation.

Robert Henderson joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss his book Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class. 

Michael Torres joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss the harms of public schools' transgender secrecy policies.

Jonathan Clarke joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss the value and limitations of psychoanalysis.

Glenn C. Loury, Randall L. Kennedy, and Robert P. George discuss Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's principles and legacy, and the price of intellectual nonconformity. Ilya Shapiro moderates their conversation.

Gary Taubes joins John Tierney to discuss his book Rethinking Diabetes: What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments. 

Gary Leff joins Jordan McGillis to discuss airline safety, airport efficiency, and the risks and rewards of air travel.

Ilya Shapiro joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss Harvard president Claudine Gay's resignation, the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses, and the state of free speech in higher education.

How can students know which colleges will give them the best educational value for their dollar? Renu Mukherjee, Neetu Arnold, and Rafael Mangual explore City Journal's newly released College Rankings—and what makes them so different from other college-assessment guides. They discuss the experiences of conservative students on campus, the importance of ideological diversity, how social pressures shape student life, and the tension between meritocracy and identity in admissions.

Corbin K. Barthold joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss barriers to aerospace innovation and America's need to compete in the current space race.

Glenn C. Loury and Randall L. Kennedy discuss affirmative action and the state of race and education in America. Renu Mukherjee moderates their conversation.

Renu Mukherjee joins Brian C. Anderson to discuss the push to eliminate merit-based admissions at selective high schools.