City Journal Audio

Simon Rabinovitch joins Jordan McGillis to discuss strengths and challenges of the U.S. economy.

Mene Ukueberuwa joins Brian Anderson to discuss the outgoing Transportation secretary's tenure.

Justin Shubow joins John Hirschauer to discuss the future of the National Endowment for the Arts under the second Trump administration.

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.