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City Journal Audio

Manhattan Institute
New York City
Donald Trump
Supreme Court
Public Safety
Trump Administration
Affirmative Action
Political Violence
Zohran Mamdani
Harvard University
Mental Health
Manhattan Institute
Democratic Party
Immigration Policy
Artificial Intelligence
Andrew Cuomo
Immigration
Democratic Socialists Of America
Crime
China
Conservative Legal Movement

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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What did journalists know about terrorism before 9/11? How has national security reporting changed? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Judith Miller reflects on her long career covering global conflicts, terrorism, intelligence, and the Middle East. D... more

Seth Barron joins Brian Anderson to discuss his new book, "Weaponized: The Left's Capture and Destruction of America's Sacred Institutions."

Award-winning crime journalist Joe Marino joins the podcast for a candid, in-depth conversation on crime, policing, and public safety in New York City. Marino examines the complex issues shaping today's justice system, from criminal-justice reform an... more

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Recent Guests

Seth Barron
New York City-based reporter and editor who covers local and national politics
New York Post, City Journal
Episode: The Left's Institutional Capture
Joe Marino
Senior Crime Reporter, New York Post
New York Post
Episode: A Day in the Life of a Crime Reporter (with the New York Post's Joe Marino)
Abigail Shrier
Author and journalist known for Bad Therapy and Irreversible Damage
Free Press; Wall Street Journal contributor
Episode: Who We Are: On Therapy (with Abigail Shrier)
Benjamin Sasse
U.S. Senator (Nebraska)
United States Senate
Episode: Forming Souls in an AI Future
Scott Dziengelski
President and CEO of the National Association for Behavioral Health Care; Adjunct Fellow at MI
National Association for Behavioral Health Care
Episode: Youth Residential Treatment in America
Christina Buttons
Investigative Reporter at City Journal
City Journal
Episode: Youth Residential Treatment in America
Heather Mac Donald
Grove City College? (not specified in transcript)
Episode: When Race Trumps Merit, with Heather Mac Donald
Naomi Schaefer Riley
Senior Fellow at AEI and IWF; leading expert on child welfare policy
American Enterprise Institute; Independent Women's Forum
Episode: Reforming Child Welfare: The Hidden Crisis No One Talks About
Chelsea Follett
Author of Centers of Progress; managing editor of humanprogress.org
Cato Institute (project); City Journal contributor
Episode: Pre-Industrial Life Was Worse

Hosts

Rafael Mangual
Host of City Journal Podcast
Brian Anderson
Editor of City Journal

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 754 ratings
  • Sanity

    Thank God for this jewel of journalism for this liberal voter who lost his party to CRAZY

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    5
    GoNoPo
    United States7 months ago
  • What’s with chuckling?

    One of these guys has a nervous chuckle that is very amateurish. Had to stop midway.

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    1
    LitteWave
    United States7 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Thoughtful conversation. Excellent discussion of issues and ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AuntDottie
    United States7 months ago
  • Condescending

    Condescending right wingers that hate New York talking NYC politics. The occasional schadenfreude is lovely but otherwise it’s a slog.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shiccashane
    United States9 months ago
  • City journal

    Top notch

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    treetwentyfour
    United States9 months ago

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Clear, data-driven policy analysis that stays away from sensationalism.
A sober, center-right take on urban policy and governance.
Thoughtful, balanced discussions with high-caliber guests.
Consistently engaging interviews that connect policy with culture.
Some listeners feel the tone can be dense but values rigorous reasoning.

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A Day in the Life of a Crime Reporter (with the New York Post's Joe Marino)
Q: What is your day-to-day life like as a crime reporter in New York?
Marino describes gradually moving from general assignment reporting to crime-focused work, leveraging networks in law enforcement, and prioritizing accuracy and speed in storytelling while navigating evolving policies and reforms.
A Day in the Life of a Crime Reporter (with the New York Post's Joe Marino)
Q: And how long have you been with the New York Post?
Joe Marino explains he started with the New York Post in 2015 as a crime reporter and has built a long career in law enforcement coverage since then.
The Left's Institutional Capture
Q: What are some viable options for parents who want to push back or find alternatives within the system?
He highlights homeschooling and the expansion of school choice as practical avenues for families to escape centralized, unionized influence and seek educational environments more aligned with their values.
The Left's Institutional Capture
Q: I wonder if you could describe this and just how much damage it's doing to education in America.
Barron argues that the left, embodied by teachers unions, treats children as belonging to the state, using centralized influence to steer curricula and expand its power, which he believes undermines traditional education and parental choice.
Pre-Industrial Life Was Worse
Q: Final question. Looking ahead, do you have some optimism that American cities can rediscover some of the spirit of growth and possibility, or do you think we might be entering into a longer period of stagnant urban life?
Follett conveys cautious optimism tied to policy choices and institutional reforms that support innovation and living standards.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on urban policy, public institutions, and broader societal issues through a center-right lens. Guests include think-tank fellows, policy researchers, journalists, and academics who discuss topics like education policy, homelessness, criminal justice, immigration, and Supreme Court developments, often tying them to practical governance and urban life. Unique strengths include a tight, data-informed discourse, a focus on real-world policy tradeoffs, and high-caliber guests who connect policy with culture and civic virtue. Listeners looking for rigorous analysis, concise interviews, and policy-forward dialogue with a civic-leaning perspective likely will find this appealing.

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2. Joe Marino
3. Abigail Shrier
4. Benjamin Sasse
5. Scott Dziengelski
6. Christina Buttons
7. Heather Mac Donald
8. Naomi Schaefer Riley

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