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Twenty years ago, Dan Savage encouraged progressives to move to blue cities to escape the reactionary politics of red places. And he got his wish. Over the last two decades, rural places have gotten redder and urban areas much bluer.

America’s bluest cities developed their own distinctive culture, politics and governance. They became the leading edge of a cultural transformation that reshaped p... more

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Author, journalist, and political analyst John B. Judis cut his political teeth in the (briefly) ascendant New Left politics of the late 1960s and early 1970s. A member of Students for a Democratic Society until 1969, a founding member in 1971 of the... more

A former Yale English professor, William Deresiewicz has become one of the country’s most erudite and insightful commentators on the cultural trends that have remade higher education on elite campuses. He is a prolific essayist and the author of four... more

Authoritarianism is on the march, not just here in the US but across the globe. It hardly bears repeating that we live in perilous and troubled times, as a potent and fundamentally destructive combination of nihilism and right-wing populism challenge... more

In 2002, political analyst and commentator Ruy Teixeira co-authored The Emerging Democratic Majority. The book, published near the zenith of the Bush presidency in the aftermath of 9/11, gave beleaguered Democrats cause for hope. Demographic change, ... more

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Recent Guests

William Deresiewicz
Former English professor at Yale, author and essayist
Episode: Why Does William Deresiewicz Believe the Culture of Elite Universities Elected Trump?
Anne Applebaum
Historian, journalist, and award-winning author
The Atlantic
Episode: Anne Applebaum (Live) on Resisting Authoritarianism Here and Abroad
Ruy Teixeira
Political analyst, co-author of 'Where Have All the Democrats Gone?'
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Ruy Teixeira on the Democrats’ Cultural Cosmopolitanism Problem
Matt Mahan
Democratic Mayor of San Jose, California and tech entrepreneur
City of San Jose
Episode: Best of BCB: Why Is San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Breaking So Many Eggs?
Tricia Romano
Former writer at the Village Voice and former editor-in-chief of The Stranger, author of 'The Freaks Came Out to Write'.
Episode: Tricia Romano on the Village Voice, Alt Journalism, and the Rise of New York City’s Countercultures
Neil Gong
Professor of Sociology at UC San Diego
University of California, San Diego
Episode: Neil Gong on How Class Dynamics Shape Our Approach to the Mentally Ill on the Streets of Los Angeles
Sherman Alexie
Novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, filmmaker
Self
Episode: Best of BCB: Sherman Alexie Talks “Monsters,” “Colonizers” and the Urban Left's “Minor League Maoism”
Kelsey Piper
Journalist and staff writer with The Argument, previously a contributing editor at Vox
The Argument
Episode: Kelsey Piper on the Shameful Truth that Mississippi Beats Blue Cities on Educational Equity
Emily Hoeven
An award-winning writer, reporter, editor, and columnist with the Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
Episode: Emily Hoeven on Whether San Francisco's Backlash Mayor Is Making Things Better

Hosts

David Hyde
Co-host engaged in discussions centering around urban issues, governance, and cultural critiques relevant to blue cities.
Sandeep Kaushik
Co-host involved in shaping conversations around progressive policies and urban governance.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • A much needed perspective

    This is a refreshing podcast! Thank you for your voices. Hope you keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kasully22
    United States2 months ago
  • Provocative ideas

    Blue City Blues podcast has become one of my favorite podcasts. I listen to it right after Ezra Klein's podcast. It contains ideas that we all need to grapple with and provides a perspective that is oftentimes missing in the public discourse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmwhite5
    United States2 months ago
  • Consistently challenging and engaging!

    BCB consistently provides nuanced explorations and critiques urban progressive policies and trends. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Mountweazel
    United States2 months ago
  • Refreshingly self-reflective

    Exactly what the doctor ordered in our blue city echo chamber!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reasonable Seattleite
    United States3 months ago
  • Finally… a focus on outcomes

    This podcast is sorely needed because it asks questions like: do our policies achieve their intended effects? Can we learn from people who aren’t in our in-group? It’s like classic podcasts from The Weeds but focused on today’s most pressing issues. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slick_quantifier
    United States3 months ago

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Dan Savage: How Blue Cities Should Resist Trump 2.0
Q: What kind of movements do you see as effective against authoritarian leaders?
Grassroots movements and maintaining a stance of nonviolence are crucial, while also potentially engaging in bigger forms of resistance if necessary.
The Inside Story on How Tech Billionaires Sparked San Francisco’s Moderate Backlash
Q: Laura, tell us a little bit about how you got on to this story. Like, what prompted you to spend this time in San Francisco?
I was turned on to the story by a friend who is a professor at Columbia University, and I found the conservative money pouring into San Francisco to back moderate candidates fascinating.
Has the American Labor Movement Lost Touch with the Urban Working Class?
Q: Are big labor unions in blue cities out of step with average workers?
Evidence suggests that many union members feel disconnected from the leadership and Democratic party, as rank-and-file voters did not follow the union leadership's voting instructions.
Keith Humphreys: Why Drug Reform Failed In West Coast Blue Cities
Q: What lessons can other blue cities learn from the experience of the West Coast cities with drug reform?
They should be accountable for their policies, understand the realities of addiction, and resist simplifying complex issues to fit a pre-existing narrative.
Keith Humphreys: Why Drug Reform Failed In West Coast Blue Cities
Q: What is the significance of public drug markets to the debate over drug reform?
Public drug markets significantly impact community safety and well-being, leading residents to demand more police intervention for protection.

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Exploring the evolving landscape of urban America, the podcast addresses the complexities and challenges faced by blue cities, their identity, culture, and governance. It discusses pressing issues such as inequality, affordability, and the stagnating conversations around them. The hosts aim to provide a national perspective on blue cities, examining their collective experiences and the unique challenges that define their narratives. Notably, the podcast brings in diverse voices from various fields to provide insights and promote critical discussions, positioning itself as a vital resource for those interested in political and urban issues.

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1. William Deresiewicz
2. Anne Applebaum
3. Ruy Teixeira
4. Matt Mahan
5. Tricia Romano
6. Neil Gong
7. Sherman Alexie
8. Kelsey Piper

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