City Journal's 10 Blocks
367 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 558 ratingsCity Journal's 10 Blocks, a weekly podcast hosted by editor Brian C. Anderson, features discussions on urban policy and culture with City Journal editors, contributors, and special guests. Forthcoming episodes will be devoted to topics such as: predictive policing, the Bronx renaissance, reform of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, homelessness in Portland, Oregon, and more. City Journal is a quarterly print and regular online magazine published by the Manhattan Institute.
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Episodes
Sizing Up America’s Prosecutors
May 12, 2022 15:06 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBFormer prosecutor and new Manhattan Institute adjunct fellow Thomas Hogan joins Brian Anderson to discuss America's best—and worst—district attorneys, the Chesa Boudin recall campaign, and the future of "progressive prosecution" in the United States.
Impediments to Gotham’s Quality of Life
May 05, 2022 15:12 - 18 minutes - 25 MBNicole Gelinas joins Brian Anderson to discuss the consequences of inflation in New York City and the impact of rising subway crime.
Musk’s Twitter Takeover
April 27, 2022 15:32 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBTechFreedom Internet policy counsel Corbin K. Barthold joins Brian Anderson to discuss Elon Musk's successful bid for Twitter and its implications for free speech, tech regulation, and the Internet.
A Microcosm of New York’s Public-Safety Woes
April 21, 2022 17:46 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBFormer NYPD intelligence analyst and Manhattan Institute director of policing and public safety Hannah Meyers joins Brian Anderson to discuss last week's subway attack in New York City, the intersection of homelessness, transit crime, and mental illness, and Eric Adams's efforts to bring down crime in Gotham.
Pennsylvania’s Future
April 13, 2022 16:08 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBRealClearPennsylvania editor Charles McElwee joins Theodore Kupfer to discuss economic development in the Lehigh Valley, the political trajectory of the Keystone State, and the race to fill retiring senator Pat Toomey's seat.
The Future of Education Reform in New York City
April 06, 2022 15:12 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBNew MI adjunct fellows Kathleen Porter-Magee and Wai Wah Chin join Brian Anderson to discuss the New York City education system, the reforms an Eric Adams administration could make, and the continuing need for choice, pluralism, and merit.
Making Sense of Markets
March 30, 2022 15:23 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBWall Street Journal deputy editorial features editor Matthew Hennessey joins Brian Anderson to discuss economics for non-economists and the enduring wisdom of Adam Smith. His new book, Visible Hand: A Wealth of Notions on the Miracle of the Market, is out now.
Puncturing Myths about the U.S. Welfare State
March 23, 2022 16:51 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBMI senior fellow Chris Pope joins Brian Anderson to discuss the surprising generosity of the U.S. welfare state, the reasons health care costs so much in America, and the prospects of the Biden administration's policy agenda.
Will Miami Transform America—Or America Miami?
March 15, 2022 15:42 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBWriters Oliver Wiseman and Alex Perez join Theodore Kupfer to discuss the cultural geography of Miami, how the city became an economic magnet for disaffected urbanites during the pandemic, and whether Miami will pave the way for a politically competitive urban future or become a victim of its own success.
The Gender-Identity Debate
March 11, 2022 16:57 - 23 minutes - 32 MBNew MI adjunct fellow Leor Sapir joins Brian Anderson to discuss the national debate over gender identity, the contradictions at the heart of maximalist transgender activism, and the reasons that America remains an outlier on the subject.
Filling a Vacuum
March 04, 2022 17:22 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBFirst Things editor Mark Bauerlein joins Brian Anderson to discuss the woes of Millennials and Zoomers, the technological roots of social dysfunction, and the elusive search for meaning in the twenty-first century. His newest book, The Dumbest Generation Grows Up, is out now.
Can New York Turn the Page on Homelessness?
February 24, 2022 18:04 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBManhattan Institute senior fellow Stephen Eide joins Brian Anderson to discuss new plans from Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul to combat homelessness and mental-health problems in New York.
An Overlooked Boom
February 16, 2022 17:31 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBMI senior fellow and Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley joins Brian Anderson to discuss black economic progress before the pandemic and the free-market policies that contributed to it. His new book, The Black Boom, is out now.
The Future of the Culture War
February 11, 2022 16:21 - 23 minutes - 33 MBPolitical scientist and MI adjunct fellow Eric Kaufmann joins Brian Anderson to discuss his new report on U.S. cultural conflicts, the emergence of "cultural socialism," and the future of free expression in an increasingly divided country.
Saving Prosecution from the Prosecutors
February 04, 2022 19:43 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBIn this week's special episode, former prosecutors Thomas Hogan and Jim Quinn join Rafael A. Mangual to discuss new Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg and the options available to preserve public order when prosecutors won't prosecute.
Virtual Reality or Chinese Dark Enlightenment?
January 27, 2022 16:09 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBAuthor and theorist Bruno Maçães joins Brian Anderson to discuss the geopolitical implications of the metaverse, the philosophical underpinnings of China's rise, and the importance of writing history in real time.
Securing the Subways
January 20, 2022 20:22 - 17 minutes - 24 MBFormer Metro-North police captain and current Manhattan Institute adjunct fellow Dorothy Moses Schulz joins Brian Anderson to discuss a recent tragedy in the New York City subway, the likely effects of Alvin Bragg's prosecution memo, and the Eric Adams administration’s approach to rising crime.
Chicago Teachers Against Teaching
January 14, 2022 18:42 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBNorthwestern University law professor John O. McGinnis joins Brian Anderson to discuss the Chicago Teachers Union's push for remote learning, the political geography of the Windy City, and whether Chicagoans can hope for better governance.
Can Adams Fix de Blasio’s Mess?
January 06, 2022 20:19 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBTevi Troy joins Brian Anderson to discuss outgoing New York mayor Bill de Blasio's tenure, what Eric Adams might bring to the job, and the recent political trajectory of the Big Apple.
The State of the Economy
December 22, 2021 19:34 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBEconomist Milton Ezrati joins Brian Anderson to discuss the state of the U.S. economy, the role our fiscal and monetary authorities have played in fixing it—or making it worse, and the most important long-term macroeconomic trends.
Reinventing Equal Opportunity
December 15, 2021 17:09 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBCharles Fain Lehman and Aaron Sibarium join Theodore Kupfer to discuss the sociology of "wokeness," the roots of the diversity, equity, and inclusion bureaucracy, and the future of identity politics in an increasingly multiracial America.
How Progressives Became Anti-Anti-Critical Race Theory
December 01, 2021 16:20 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBChristopher F. Rufo joins Brian Anderson to discuss his reporting on critical race theory in American businesses, the ongoing parental pushback against divisive curricula, and the pitched political battle over CRT.
A Shared American Inheritance
November 17, 2021 16:57 - 26 minutes - 36 MBGlenn Loury makes the case for black patriotism in this week's special episode.
A Moderate Revolt in Buffalo
November 11, 2021 17:56 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBDave Seminara joins Brian Anderson to discuss the Buffalo mayoral election—in which the socialist Democratic nominee lost a stunner to incumbent Byron Brown's write-in campaign—and the future of the Queen City.
In Cities, Common Sense Is Common Ground
November 03, 2021 18:56 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MBMichael Hendrix joins Brian Anderson to discuss the Manhattan Institute's polling of U.S. metro areas, the public-policy issues that commanded majority support, and the political implications for both parties.
A Broken Child-Welfare System
October 27, 2021 15:11 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBNaomi Schaefer Riley joins Brian Anderson to discuss the state of foster care in the U.S., how the system rewards adults at the expense of children, and what policymakers and private citizens alike can do to help. Her new book, No Way to Treat a Child: How the Foster Care System, Family Courts, and Racial Activists Are Wrecking Young Lives, is out now.
The Death—and Life?—of Citizenship
October 19, 2021 19:42 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBVictor Davis Hanson joins Brian Anderson to discuss the ancient and modern history of citizenship, the hollowing out of civic duty in today’s U.S., and the irresponsibility of American elites. His new book, The Dying Citizen, is out now.
Build Back Debtor
October 13, 2021 15:26 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBBrian Riedl joins Brian Anderson to discuss the state of play in Washington, D.C., the tug-of-war between progressive and moderate Democrats, and the long-term consequences of runaway federal spending.
Stubborn Facts About Crime
October 07, 2021 15:53 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBThomas Hogan joins Brian Anderson to discuss the three laws of crime concentration in the U.S., the extent to which academic research informs the practice of law enforcement, and the "progressive prosecutor" movement.
Rikers in Crisis
September 29, 2021 14:25 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBNicole Gelinas and Rafael Mangual join Theodore Kupfer to discuss the dangerous conditions at Rikers Island, the policy choices that have led to the current crisis, and whether the jail complex can be saved.
How Can Cities Survive?
September 23, 2021 15:18 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBEd Glaeser joins Brian Anderson to discuss how cities can overcome Covid, remote work, crime, and misgovernance. Glaeser's new book, Survival of the City: Living and Thriving in an Age of Isolation, is out now.
The Case for the “Poor Side of Town”
September 15, 2021 16:53 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBHoward Husock joins Brian Anderson to discuss the problems with urban renewal, exclusionary zoning, and public housing. Husock's forthcoming book, The Poor Side of Town: And Why We Need It, is a history of housing policy in America.
Twenty Years After 9/11
September 10, 2021 15:29 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBSteven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the sense of patriotism that emerged in their aftermath, and the nation’s waning interest in Islamist terrorism.
Crime in the U.S., Then and Now
September 01, 2021 15:38 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBBarry Latzer joins Brian Anderson to discuss crime and punishment in the United States, today's debates over criminal justice, and his new book, The Roots of Violent Crime in America.
The Crown Heights Riots, 30 Years Later
August 25, 2021 18:13 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBWall Street Journal letters editor Elliot Kaufman joins Theodore Kupfer to discuss his report on the Crown Heights riots, which happened 30 years ago last weekend.
State of the States
August 18, 2021 15:15 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBSteven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss state budgets before and after the pandemic, tax-policy competition among states flush with cash, and conflicts between cities and states over policy.
Is the Future Californian?
August 12, 2021 15:47 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBNick Burns joins Theodore Kupfer to discuss "Referendum Rebukes," his feature in the Summer 2021 City Journal on California politics.
Inflated Credentials
August 05, 2021 15:05 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBKay Hymowitz joins Brian Anderson to discuss “Dr. Biden’s Lesson,” her feature in the Summer 2021 City Journal on degree inflation and social class in the U.S.
Still Panicking
July 28, 2021 16:25 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBJohn Tierney joins Brian Anderson to discuss "The Panic Pandemic," his feature in the Summer 2021 issue of City Journal on the costs of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Talking About Crime
July 21, 2021 15:16 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBCharles Fain Lehman joins Brian Anderson to discuss why police departments are losing officers, a flawed arguments for progressive criminal-justice policies, and the enduring relevance of James Q. Wilson's work on crime.
The Aristocracy of Talent
July 14, 2021 15:22 - 24 minutes - 34 MBAdrian Wooldridge joins Brian Anderson to discuss the history of meritocracy, modern obstacles to a truly merit-based society, and the geopolitical implications of the West's growing anti-meritocratic streak. His new book, The Aristocracy of Talent, is out now.
Policing as a Profession: A Conversation with William Bratton
July 07, 2021 15:15 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBFormer NYPD and LAPD commissioner William Bratton joins Rafael A. Mangual to discuss his new book, the professionalization of police departments, and the changes that threaten to undo progress in policing. His new book, The Profession, is out now.
Making Sense of New York’s Mayoral Race
June 30, 2021 17:49 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBNicole Gelinas joins Brian Anderson to discuss the state of the New York City mayoral election, the results of down-ballot races, and what the next mayor must do to be successful.
A History of Disasters
June 23, 2021 15:03 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBNiall Ferguson joins Brian Anderson to discuss the false dichotomy of natural and man-made disasters, the true culprits in our problematic Covid-19 response, and the lessons from the pandemic for the next calamity. His new book is Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe.
The Enduring Relevance of Thomas Sowell
June 16, 2021 21:12 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBJason Riley talks with Brian Anderson about his new book, Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell. They discuss Sowell's upbringing, his work as an academic economist and a public intellectual, his research on disparities between groups, and more.
The Beginning—and End—of the Pandemic
June 09, 2021 16:22 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBPhysician Joel Zinberg joins Brian Anderson to discuss the success of the vaccine rollout in beating back the pandemic, the lab-leak theory of Covid-19's origins, and the Biden administration's push to waive intellectual-property protections for vaccines.
How New York Got Here—and Where It Goes Next
June 02, 2021 15:31 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBSeth Barron joins Brian Anderson to discuss the 2021 New York City mayoral election, the implications of down-ballot races, and the city’s recent history—as told in Seth’s just-released book, The Last Days of New York.
The Future of Catholic Schools
May 26, 2021 13:15 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBKathleen Porter-Magee joins Brian Anderson to discuss the enrollment decline of Catholic schools, the importance of school choice, and how private schools can position themselves for success.
Bleeding Edge
May 19, 2021 15:13 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBEli Dourado, a senior research fellow at Utah State University, joins Brian Anderson to debunk myths about the great stagnation, discuss new technologies that are on the precipice of unleashing growth, and detail the regulatory strictures and complacency that stand in their way.
Policing in New York: Past, Present, and Future
May 12, 2021 15:15 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBDorothy Moses Schulz joins Brian Anderson to discuss the 2021 mayoral candidates' proposals to reform the NYPD, the complex realities obscured by the rhetoric of reform, and the simmering problem of dangerous public transit.