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How Progressives Became Anti-Anti-Critical Race Theory Dec 01, 2021

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Christopher 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 Nov 17, 2021

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Glenn Loury makes the case for black patriotism in this week's special episode.

A Moderate Revolt in Buffalo Nov 11, 2021

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Dave 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 Nov 03, 2021

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Michael 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 Oct 27, 2021

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Naomi 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 Oct 19, 2021

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Victor 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 Oct 13, 2021

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Brian 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 Oct 07, 2021

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Thomas 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 Sep 29, 2021

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Nicole 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.