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City Journal Audio

City Journal Audio

By: Manhattan Institute
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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.Manhattan Institute Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Reforming Child Welfare: The Hidden Crisis No One Talks About
    Apr 29 2026

    Naomi Schaefer Riley and Rafael Mangual discuss the complexities of the child welfare system in the U.S. They explore controversial policies surrounding child protection, neglect, and foster care, emphasizing the need for transparency and reform.

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    40 mins
  • Pre-Industrial Life Was Worse
    Apr 24 2026

    Chelsea Follett joins Brian Anderson to talk about how technology has improved urban living from earlier times.

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    17 mins
  • Supreme Court Opinion Roundup (with Ilya Shapiro)
    Apr 23 2026

    Ilya Shapiro and Rafael Mangual discuss the Supreme Court's most consequential recent decisions and anticipate the legal battles that could define the future of American law. From landmark rulings to looming cases, they offer sharp analysis of issues like birthright citizenship, the scope of executive power, and the role of independent agencies—while examining how judicial philosophy continues to influence the Court's approach. They also look ahead to what's next: potential retirements, shifting dynamics on the bench, and high-stakes cases such as Childs v. Salazar.

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    34 mins
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