City Journal's 10 Blocks Podcast
1) The Rich Are Good for Democracy
John O. McGinnis joins Brian Anderson to discuss his forthcoming book, Why Democracy Needs the Rich: The Hidden Benefits of Wealth in a Free Society.
2) Who We Are: On Civil Terrorism
Manhattan Institute Legal Policy Fellow Tal Fortgang and Rafael Mangual explore the differences between civil terrorism and civil disobedience. Fortgang explains how some organizations exploit legal l...Show More
3) Who We Are: Psychology, Behavior, and Society
Rob Henderson, Theodore Dalrymple, and Rafael Mangual examine the real drivers of antisocial behavior and crime—and the growing disconnect between policymakers and the communities most affected by vio...Show More
4) Who We Are: Race and Meritocracy
Jason L. Riley, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and one of the most incisive voices in today's debates over race and public policy, joins Rafael Mangual to discuss how the Left frames racial ...Show More
5) Who We Are: The Conservative Legal Movement
In this episode of our "Who We Are" series, Ilya Shapiro, James Copland, and Rafael Mangual discuss the work of the Manhattan Institute and City Journal in the context of conservative legal thought an...Show More
6) Who We Are: Crime and Public Safety
In the first episode of our new "Who We Are" series, Rafael Mangual and Heather Mac Donald discuss the work of the Manhattan Institute and City Journal on crime and public safety over the years. They ...Show More
7) The City Journal Podcast: A Year in Review
In this year-in-review episode of the City Journal Podcast, we look back at the most compelling conversations from recent months. From Douglas Murray to Heather Mac Donald and Abigail Shrier, the epis...Show More
8) City Journal Podcast Highlights
As 2025 comes to a close, the City Journal Podcast revisits some of its best conversations from the past few months. From discussing Sydney Sweeney's "jeans" to analyzing Zohran Mamdani's victory in N...Show More
9) Enduring Lessons of Christmas
In this special edition of the City Journal podcast, Daniel Di Martino, Josh Appel, and Rafael Mangual reflect on the magic of the holiday season in New York City. They share some of their favorite tr...Show More
10) Mamdani's Extreme Ideas
Rafael Mangual, Judge Glock, and Adam Lehodey talk about New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's pledge to end homeless encampment clearances. They discuss the small group of supporters who believe...Show More