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High Stakes Apr 28, 2021

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Allison Schrager joins Brian Anderson to discuss the problems with "stakeholder capitalism," the latest legislative proposals from Washington, and the danger of a government-managed, risk-averse U.S. economy.

Alternative Facts Apr 22, 2021

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Eric Kaufmann joins Brian Anderson to discuss progressive authoritarianism in universities, the distorted perception of racism in the U.S., and the genealogy of modern progressive ideology.

Gotham at the Bleeding Edge Apr 14, 2021

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Danny Crichton joins Brian Anderson to discuss the importance of the New York tech industry, the effects of Covid-19 on its future, and the geopolitical importance of American innovation.

Solving the Homelessness Crisis Apr 07, 2021

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Stephen Eide joins Brian Anderson to discuss the homelessness crisis in New York City, the problems with Mayor de Blasio's approach, the right way forward for Gotham's next leader, and how cities across the country can tackle their homelessness problems.

Creating a Crime Wave? Mar 31, 2021

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Rafael Mangual joins Brian Anderson to discuss rising disorder in New York City, the city council's just-passed package of police reforms, the causes of the crime spike, and the future of public safety in U.S. cities.

New York's Budget Reckoning Mar 25, 2021

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Steven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss New York City's massive expansion in government spending and hiring under Bill de Blasio, the potential long-term impact of Covid-19 on the city budget, and why the next mayor will face a fiscal nightmare.

City Journal's special issue, New York City: Reborn, is now available.

Jails and Transit, Mayors and Governors Mar 17, 2021

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Nicole Gelinas joins Brian Anderson to discuss New York City's plan to replace the correctional complex on Rikers Island, how the city's transit system has fared amid the pandemic, the 2021 mayoral race, Governor Cuomo's problems, and more.

City Journal's latest special issue, New York City: Reborn, is now available on the website.

Crisis of the Two Constitutions Mar 10, 2021

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Charles Kesler joins Brian Anderson to discuss the divide between liberal and conservative visions of the Constitution, the "three waves of liberalism" that shaped America's twentieth century, and the future of the conservative movement, post-Trump. Kesler's latest book is Crisis of the Two Constitutions: The Rise, Decline, and Recovery of American Greatness.

How "Openness" Defines Human Progress Mar 03, 2021

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Swedish author and scholar Johan Norberg joins Brian Anderson to discuss his new book Open: The Story of Human Progress, a finalist for the Manhattan Institute's 2021 Hayek Book Prize. Learn more about the Hayek Prize here.

Critical "Race" to the Bottom Feb 24, 2021

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Christopher Rufo joins Brian Anderson to discuss his recent work on critical race theory (CRT) in American schools, the whistleblowers behind much of his reporting, and President Biden's decision to revoke former president Donald Trump's executive order banning CRT-inspired training in the federal government.

Read Rufo's series on CRT in American schools: