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City Journal Audio

City Journal Audio

By: Manhattan Institute
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Summary

 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
  • When Race Trumps Merit, with Heather Mac Donald

    When Race Trumps Merit, with Heather Mac Donald
    May 7 2026

    Is America trading excellence for ideology? In this episode, Rafael Mangual sits down with Heather Mac Donald—author of When Race Trumps Merit—for a frank conversation about affirmative action, diversity mandates, and what happens when institutions prioritize identity over ability. They dig into the real-world consequences of diversity-driven policies in education and the workplace, the growing skills gap, and the cultural factors that shape outcomes. It's a provocative and engaging discussion of issues many people try to avoid talking about.
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    42 mins
  • Reforming Child Welfare: The Hidden Crisis No One Talks About

    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

    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
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