City Journal Audio
Manhattan Institute
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.
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May 22, 2025 • 38min
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 21, 2025 • 15min
Automation on the Docks
Jordan McGillis joins Brian Anderson to discuss his story, "On the Twenty-First-Century Waterfront," and the tension between labor unions and technology at American ports.
May 19, 2025 • 35min
Palm Springs Bombing: a Return to Terror?
Charles Fain Lehman, Ilya Shapiro, John Ketcham, and Nicole Gelinas discuss the NJ Transit strike, the Palm Springs car bombing, and the New York Knicks.
May 15, 2025 • 34min
Newsom's Homelessness Ordinance: All Talk, No Action
Charles Fain Lehman, Judge Glock, Rafael Mangual, and John Sailer discuss the House tax bill, California governor Gavin Newsom's model ordinance on homelessness, and summer vacation plans.
May 12, 2025 • 34min
U.S.-China Tariff Agreement: Will It Stick?
Charles Fain Lehman, Ilya Shapiro, Daniel Di Martino, and Tal Fortgang discuss the deal between the U.S. and China to temporarily lower tariffs, Trump's executive order on prescription drug prices, and Chicago-isms Pope Leo XIV should bring to the Vatican.
May 9, 2025 • 15min
Presidents and CEOs
Tevi Troy joins Brian Anderson to discuss his book, The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry.
May 8, 2025 • 44min
University Campus Radicalism: When Will It End?
Charles Fain Lehman, Rafael Mangual, Renu Mukherjee, and Tal Fortgang discuss the latest Columbia University student protest, the Trump administration's fight with Harvard, and highlights from the Manhattan Institute's annual Alexander Hamilton Award Dinner.
May 5, 2025 • 40min
Subway Homeless Stalls: Zohran Mamdani's 2025 Vision (ft. Rob Henderson)
Charles Fain Lehman, Jesse Arm, John Ketcham, and Rob Henderson discuss New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's latest proposal, an HHS review of medical interventions for children with gender dysphoria, and why taking advice from younger generations is never a good idea.
May 1, 2025 • 39min
Religious Charter Schools: How Will Supreme Court Rule?
Charles Fain Lehman, Ilya Shapiro, Daniel Di Martino, and Renu Mukherjee discuss the Supreme Court's consideration of a religious charter school in Oklahoma, Canada's election, and staying entertained on public transit.
Apr 28, 2025 • 47min
Wisconsin Judge Arrest: Fair or Foolish?
Rafael Mangual, Jesse Arm, Tal Fortgang, and John Ketcham discuss the FBI's arrest of a Wisconsin judge, the Jewish students who were blocked from areas of Yale University's campus, and the other topics they're following right now.
