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Cuomo, de Blasio, and New York's Future Feb 19, 2021

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Seth Barron joins Brian Anderson to discuss New York governor Andrew Cuomo's handling of the pandemic, Bill de Blasio's time as mayor of New York City and the race to succeed him, and the condition of city politics today. Seth's book, The Last Days of New York, is due out in May.

Congress and the Balance of Power Feb 10, 2021

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Chris Pope joins Brian Anderson to discuss the balance of power on Capitol Hill, some major legislation that the new Congress is considering—such as a $15 minimum wage or a "Green New Deal"—and why Senate Democrats are unlikely to abolish the filibuster.

Biden's Retreat on Crime Feb 03, 2021

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Rafael Mangual joins Brian Anderson to discuss why the Biden administration's policy on law enforcement and prosecution could spell disaster for American cities, last year's nationwide increase in homicides and shootings, and what New York's progressive political class has planned for criminal-justice "reform" in the future.

City Journal at 30: A Reflection Jan 28, 2021

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Brian Anderson talks with long-time writers Heather Mac Donald, Steven Malanga, and Nicole Gelinas about how they came to the magazine, the issues that they have covered over the years, and the future of New York and other American cities. Fred Siegel also joins briefly to talk about City Journal's early years and its importance today.

The audio for this episode is adapted from a recent virtual event (watch here).

On White Flight and "Whataboutism" Jan 20, 2021

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William Voegeli joins Brian Anderson to discuss the subjects of his two recent stories for City Journal the history of the mid-century exodus of whites out of cities, known as "white flight," and political reactions to the January 6 Capitol riot.

The Botched Vaccine Rollout Jan 13, 2021

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Physician Joel Zinberg joins Brian Anderson to discuss the slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines, why states like New York and West Virginia have widely different vaccination rates so far, and reasons for optimism that the pandemic's days are numbered.

San Francisco's Lockdown Burdens Jan 06, 2021

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Erica Sandberg joins Seth Barron to discuss how San Francisco's small-business owners are handling the city's latest lockdown, how new outdoor dining facilities became a magnet for the homeless, and whether California public officials who violate Covid restrictions will face political consequences.

Ringing in the New Year, and Farewell to 2020 Dec 30, 2020

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This special year-end episode of 10 Blocks features highlights from some of our favorite interviews this year, and City Journal editor Brian Anderson extends holiday wishes to listeners.

If you're interested in supporting the Manhattan Institute and City Journal, please visit our website.

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Believe in People: A Conversation with Charles Koch and Brian Hooks Dec 23, 2020

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Charles Koch and Brian Hooks join Howard Husock to discuss better approaches to solving America's social problems, how to help social entrepreneurs foster more resilient communities, and why Koch is now focused on building bridges across the political divide. Their new book is Believe in People: Bottom-Up Solutions for a Top-Down World.

Rise of the Muni-Socialists Dec 16, 2020

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Steven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss the growing prevalence of socialist-aligned candidates running for municipal offices, the Democratic Socialists of America's plans for New York City in 2021, and the results of several big state referendums in this year's election.

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