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Douglas Murray is a journalist and bestselling author of 8 books, including: On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization (2025); The War on the West (2022); The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity(2019); and The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam (2017). He has been a contributor to Spectator since 2000 and associate editor since 2012. He is a columnist at the New York Post and regularly writes for the Telegraph and the Sun.  Mr. Murray is also a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor of City Journal.  On this episode of The One Way Ticket Show, we begin the conversation with Mr. Murray sharing his one way ticket back in time to Elizabethan England which he describes as the greatest period of the flowering of the English language. There, he would meet Shakespeare, attend performances at the Globe Theatre, and marvel at the Court of Queen Elizabeth I.  We then delve into his latest book, On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization and cover topics and thoughts, including: Vasily Grossman's quote from his book, Life and Fate: “Tell me what you accuse the Jews of, I'll tell you what you're guilty of” How many in the West don't understand that for Hamas and people like Sinwar, their war against Israel is a religiously motivated jihad           It's a myth that all people – everywhere – want the same thing          The extent to which and the consequences of populations being misled in closed societies           Divorcing a performer's politics from their performance (and how it would be wonderful if actors just “shut up” about politics in the first place!)           The strange landscape that is the (news) media today           His break mechanism of: "Never forget how much damage can be done by willful optimism" Why he never talks about his next book project And much more . . . LINKS: https://douglasmurray.net/ Douglas Murray on: X: https://x.com/DouglasKMurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglaskmurray/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasKMurrayOfficial Books: On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization The War on the West  The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam  

How has the landscape of legal education shifted, and what ramifications has that already started having? How do politics factor into judicial appointments more than ever before, and how did we get to this point?Ilya L. Shapiro is a senior fellow and the director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He's also the author of several books, including Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites and Supreme Disorder: Judicial Nominations and the Politics of America's Highest Court Cato Supreme Court Review.Greg and Ilya explore issues related to Supreme Court nominations, cancel culture, and the impact of bias in legal education. Their conversation also addresses the longstanding politicization of judicial appointments, challenges within legal academia such as DEI and student activism, and the broader implications for law and society. Ilya also shares potential reforms for improving the legal profession and education system.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:When the law becomes just another form of activism35:49: Another failure of our systems of legal education or of the culture of the legal profession. Young lawyers seeing themselves as the law or their legal tools as just another part of activism, rather than as a profession. Or law schools not teaching lawyers the same way. The way to be a good lawyer is to be able to understand and see all sides of a given argument or issue or dispute. That is how you can best advocate your own sides, your own client's position. Well, if half of that 360 degrees is illegitimate, or you cannot even discuss beyond the pale, outside the Overton window, as they say, then you are going to be a much less effective lawyer. And yes, I think the legal profession has suffered, in general, its credibility, its reputation.What universities were meant to be43:19: It is the purpose of universities to develop, to have free inquiry, to have civil debate, to confront new ideas. And if universities have not been doing that for a whole host of reasons, then I think that is a level of criticism—something that they should be held to account for.On judges and legal objectivity04:36: You would hope that law and policy are different things, because there is a reason why we separate out the judicial power, and that reason is for it to be a counter-majoritarian check. You do not need judges to buttress popular opinions. You need judges to protect against abuses of power by elected officials. You need judges to protect individual rights against mob rule. And so, it cannot be the case that what is right on the law is always going to be what the majority of policy views. When fear shapes the future of the legal profession30:27: Most students just want to get their degree, get their credential, get a job, have some fun while they are at it, and that is about it. They are not politically motivated or philosophically motivated. They are just there because—especially when we are talking about law schools, rather, or some other professional school as opposed to college—they are there because this is the next step on their career trajectory, and they are just trying to keep their head down so as not to be caught in the cancellation crossfire. And it is fear, and this is how I counsel students, is that you do not have to be a martyr. You do not have to stand up and be an individual, objecting to every injustice you face.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Ketanji Brown JacksonBurwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.Robert BorkTheodore RooseveltJames MadisonAlexander HamiltonJohn JayMancur OlsonWilliam TreanorThe Paper ChaseLewis F. Powell Jr.John Paul StevensGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at The Manhattan InstituteProfile at the CATO InstituteProfile for Burke Law GroupLinkedIn ProfileSocial Profile on XGuest Work:Substack - Shapiro's GavelAmazon Author PageLawless: The Miseducation of America's ElitesSupreme Disorder: Judicial Nominations and the Politics of America's Highest CourtCato Supreme Court ReviewReligious Liberties for Corporations?: Hobby Lobby, the Affordable Care Act, and the ConstitutionAmicus Brief -- Alvarez v. Smith

This week on Facing the Future, we looked at the financial challenges facing Social Security and Medicare with Jessica Riedl of the Manhattan Institute. She explained why these programs add to budget deficits despite the misperception that they are self-financing.

In this episode, Dinesh reveals why the American Eagle ad featuring model Sydney Sweeney is so offensive to the Left. Dinesh reveals that a new study refutes the conventional wisdom that chimpanzees share 99 percent of their DNA with humans. John Sailer of the Manhattan Institute joins Dinesh to talk about Trump’s scorched earth campaign against elite universities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27:30- Dr. Darrin Porcher, Retired NYPD Lieutenant, Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University and a former Army Officer Topic: Gunman kills four, including NYPD officer, in Midtown shooting 37:54- Jack Ciattarelli, Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey Topic: Jack's Lt. Governor pick 52:04- Gen. Jack Keane, a retired 4-star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst Topic: Trump's new 10-12 day deadline for Putin 1:07:29- Jonathan Hoenig, portfolio manager at Capitalist Pig Hedge Fund LLC and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Trump's EU trade deal 1:15:28- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Trump's deadline for Putin 1:30:02- Danny Coulson, Former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI and Founding Commander of the FBI Hostage Rescue Team Topic: Shooting in Midtown 1:38:22- Andrew Pollack, the father of Parkland, FL school shooting victim Meadow Pollack and the author of "Why Meadow Died" Topic: Midtown shooting 1:51:07- Patrick J. Brosnan, Retired and Decorated NYPD Detective Topic: Midtown shooting 2:04:52- Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, host of "The DerShow," and the author of "The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth" and the new book "The Preventative State" Topic: Ghislaine Maxwell asking the Supreme Court to overturn her conviction 2:19:45- Rafael Mangual, senior fellow with and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative and a contributing editor of City Journal, and the author of "Criminal (In)Justice" Topic: Shooting in Midtown ManhattanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cohosts Wilfred Reilly, Christy Kelly, and Brooks Crenshaw welcome guest Jason Riley of WSJ and The Manhattan Institute to discuss standards in the wake of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Ames v. Ohio, as well as his latest book, The Affirmative Action Myth.Support the show

This week on Facing the Future, we looked at the financial challenges facing Social Security and Medicare with Jessica Riedl of the Manhattan Institute. She explained why these programs add to budget deficits despite the misperception that they are self-financing.  

Conservative economist Jessica Riedl joins Margaret Hoover to talk about tariffs, tax cuts, and the threat of the growing national debt. She explains why President Trump's tariffs have not yet upended the economy and why she believes American consumers will ultimately bear the costs of Trump's policies.Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, assesses the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and argues it is unlikely to produce the rapid economic growth the White House has predicted. She discusses a potential debt crisis and the reforms to Medicare and Social Security that could help avert it, as well as the political obstacles standing in the way.Riedl has spent more than 20 years in Republican economic policy circles–including advising Mitt Romney and Marco Rubio's presidential campaigns–and she reflects on how the party's embrace of populism under Trump has left traditional conservatives like her politically “homeless.”Riedl emphasizes the importance of the Federal Reserve's independence, envisions how GOP economic policy may evolve after Trump leaves office, and expresses some hope for the country's fiscal future.Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, The Tepper Foundation, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Fairweather Foundation, and Pritzker Military Foundation.

Prager University Part 56. Six Video Clips Should You Homeschool? Girling the Boy Scouts The Government Doesn't Make Money—You Do Do Tax Cuts Work? What's Not to Love about Socialism? COVID Lockdowns: The Real Cost   Should You Homeschool? https://youtu.be/azBn-_XFh9I?si=VS-wWi9wsnXC7BNT Should You Homeschool? | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU PragerU 3.37M subscribers 541,259 views Premiered Apr 28, 2025 5-Minute Videos Should you homeschool your kids? Many parents worry about time, money, and socialization—but are those concerns valid? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, author and education advocate Sam Sorbo shares her personal journey from skeptic to homeschooler. She explores the myths surrounding homeschooling, the benefits for families, and why more parents are choosing to take control of their children's education.

49:43- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: Trump saying Obama is guilty of treason, Alina Habba, other news of the day 1:09:57- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser, and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: Trade deal with the Philippines 1:25:46- Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist, and author of "China is Going to War" Topic: Trump China tariff deadline likely to be extended 1:33:44- Dr. Marc Siegel, physician, Professor of Medicine at the NYU Langone Medical Center, author, and contributor to Fox News Topic: Ozzy Osborne's battle with Parkinson's Disease 1:59:36- Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, host of "The DerShow," and the author of "The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth" and the new book "The Preventative State" Topic: Deputy AG to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell 2:07:39- Rafael Mangual, senior fellow with and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative, a contributing editor of City Journal, and the author of "Criminal (In)Justice" Topic: Migrant crisis and latest on crime in New York CitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did neoliberalism go from fringe idea to ruling ideology in the United States? In this deep-dive episode of Explaining History, we trace the hidden rise of America's most influential right-wing think tanks—Heritage Foundation, Cato Institute, Manhattan Institute and more—from their birth in the 1970s oil-crisis chaos to their role in dismantling the New Deal order.You'll discover:• The 1971 Powell Memo that sparked a billionaire-funded “war of ideas”.• How a handful of corporate dynasties (Koch, Olin, Coors) bankrolled institutions that turned think-tank papers into front-page policy.• The media pipeline that quietly replaced the post-war social-democratic consensus with free-market orthodoxy.• Why these think tanks succeeded where state propaganda failed—by cloaking ideology in “independent expertise”.• The transatlantic playbook now shaping politics on both sides of the pond.If you've ever wondered why inequality keeps rising even as growth stalls, this episode unmasks the invisible architects of modern America. Essential listening for historians, activists, journalists and anyone who wants to understand how ideas—funded in secret—became the law of the land.*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christina Buttons is an investigative reporter at the Manhattan Institute and a contributor to City Journal. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, her work focuses on pediatric gender medicine, child welfare policies, youth mental-health treatment, and immigration. She recently co-authored a piece titled, “Transgender Brain Studies are Fatally Flawed,” looking at the wide-ranging and harmful impact of bunk claims that there is such a thing as a “transgender brain” or that one can be “born in the wrong body,” with a “female brain” in a male body.In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with Christina about the origins of this concept and the pseudoscience behind it.The Same Drugs is fully independent and fully listener supported. If you enjoyed this podcast, don't forget to click that follow button!The Same Drugs is on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamedrugs_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Meghan Murphy is on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meghanemurphy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @meghanemilymurphy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find The Same Drugs merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fourthwall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this podcast with a ⁠donation⁠!

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, July 18, 20254:20 pm: David Harsanyi, Senior Writer at the Washington Examiner, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece about why climate change alarmism failed.4:38 pm: E.J. Antoni, Research Fellow and Public Finance Economist for the Heritage Foundation, joins the show for a conversation about how inflation has dropped, and the reasons it should continue to fall moving forward.6:05 pm: Jesse Arm, Director of Polling for the Manhattan Institute, joins the show for a conversation about the results of a poll showing voters believe higher education is on the wrong track.6:20 pm: Leigh Ann O'Neill, Senior Legal Strategy Attorney for the America First Policy Institute, joins the program to discuss the Supreme Court decision that allows the Trump Administration to move forward with downsizing, and eventually eliminating, the federal Department of Education.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to this week's conversations with Representative Candice Pierucci regarding a new Utah law that bans foreign entities from owning land in the state, and (at 6:50 pm) with John Solomon of Just the News on the FBI's investigation into election antics by Democrats and the deep state.

Scott talks with Rudemiller from 3CDC about the new Convention Center and Hotel coming to downtown. Also Adam Aaro from Dayton 24/7 Now & ABC 22 discusses the latest death of a child with developmental disabilities, due to parental negligence. Finally Robert Ver Bruggen from the Manhattan Institute debates if it is time to reinstate 'Stop and Frisk'.

Scott talks with Rudemiller from 3CDC about the new Convention Center and Hotel coming to downtown. Also Adam Aaro from Dayton 24/7 Now & ABC 22 discusses the latest death of a child with developmental disabilities, due to parental negligence. Finally Robert Ver Bruggen from the Manhattan Institute debates if it is time to reinstate 'Stop and Frisk'.

0:00 - Dershowitz: no client list 12:19 - Matt Walsh on Epstein 33:07 - Relenting on the purge 56:59 - SPORTS & POLITICS 01:11:57 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:15:39 - Theodore Dalrymple, contributing editor at City Journal and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, wades into the world of rage screaming, performative politics, and the prestige of public hysteria. Theodore is also the author of many books, including Buried But Not Quite Dead: Forgotten Writers of Père Lachaise 01:32:56 - Founder and Executive Editor of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, on the possibility of Illinois opting in to the "overwhelmingly popular" national school voucher plan - "put up governor, let's see what you got" Check out Mark’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:48:48 - President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Clifford May: Trump is giving the Ukrainians a fighting a chance.For more on Cliff and the FDD fdd.org 02:07:46 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent, Susan Crabtree: One Year after Butler, Secret Service, FBI Face New Questions. Susan is also co-author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us AllSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in limbo, raising urgent questions: What does each side truly want from a ceasefire — and who gets to define its success? As families continue to plead for the return of all hostages, both living and deceased, international pressure mounts while domestic divisions intensify. We hear from Shosh Bedrosian of Israel TV (ILTV) and Eric Mandel of the Middle East Political Information Network to unpack the emotional, political and strategic stakes on the ground. Meanwhile, in New York, the mayoral race takes an unexpected turn as Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo launch independent campaigns, threatening to split Democrats' vote. At the same time,  Zohran Mamdani, an anti-Israel candidate, is buoyed by growing support. What does this reveal about the direction — and divisions — of New York's Democratic base? Douglas Murray, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, provides insights on the candidates and the future of New York's Democratic Party.

Scott breaks down how the removal of DEI initiatives have effected the workforce with Robert VerBruggen of the Manhattan Institute. Also Councilmember Mark Jeffreys discusses how the city is punishing the citizens instead of the criminals while trying to curb crime. Finally CPS Board President Eve Bolton explains the cuts and the layoffs Cincinnati Public Schools had to make to stay on budget.

Scott breaks down how the removal of DEI initiatives have effected the workforce with Robert VerBruggen of the Manhattan Institute. Also Councilmember Mark Jeffreys discusses how the city is punishing the citizens instead of the criminals while trying to curb crime. Finally CPS Board President Eve Bolton explains the cuts and the layoffs Cincinnati Public Schools had to make to stay on budget.

In this segment, Mike is joined by John Sailer, the Director of the Higher Education Policy and a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses his latest piece which is titled, "How DEI Bureaucrats Control University Hiring".

In hour 3, Mike is joined by John Sailer, the Director of the Higher Education Policy and a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses his latest piece which is titled, "How DEI Bureaucrats Control University Hiring". Mike is then joined by St Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann who discusses Missouri Senate Bill 3. He is later joined by Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer. Senator Schroer spent the afternoon at a special White House State Leadership Conference where Missouri elected officials discussed issues affecting the state with White House leadership. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show with Mike Elam guest hosting, Mike discusses the media's twist and pressing on the tragic Texas flash floods. Mike is then joined by Charles Lipson, the Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine, Real Clear Politics, and others. He shares his thoughts on the tragic flash flood in Texas that has led to the death of over 100 people. They also discuss the hope for peace in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, Trump's frustration with Vladimir Putin, and more. He is later joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. He shares his thoughts on liberal media's blame game on the Texas flash flood tragedy. In hour 2, Mike Elam discusses his recent trip to Las Vegas to see Kenny Chesney at The Sphere. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mike is then joined by KMOX Sports Talent Matt Pauley who discusses the Cardinals disappointing previous week of play, the starting pitching struggles, what they could do at the trade deadline, and much more. He is later joined by Betsy Schneider with St. Charles Community College. She discusses what the school has to offer to students. In hour 3, Mike is joined by John Sailer, the Director of the Higher Education Policy and a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses his latest piece which is titled, "How DEI Bureaucrats Control University Hiring". Mike is then joined by St Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann who discusses Missouri Senate Bill 3. He is later joined by Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer. Senator Schroer spent the afternoon at a special White House State Leadership Conference where Missouri elected officials discussed issues affecting the state with White House leadership. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Happy Independence Day! We'll be back next week with a new episode, but today we're sharing the episode that started us on the path to “Interesting Times.” Ross Douthat talks to Reihan Salam, the president of the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. Together they wrote the book “Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream.”They review their George W. Bush-era prescriptions for the Republican Party to reclaim the working-class vote and the ways they were right (and wrong) about building a new Republican majority.03:47 George W. Bush era12:06 Rise and fall of the Tea Party18:19 Trump's 2016 “blood and guts” message28:11 Trump's effect on the right and left35:48 Trump's first term economic agenda39:30 Elon Musk vs JD Vance46:50 Imagining an activist, conservative government(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.)Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Today, we're looking at New York Times columnist David French's apparent shift on "transgender" issues, as he's seemed to change his tune on preferred pronouns and how this relates to Christianity. We explore how this change undermines his claims of principled conservatism and examine the case of Brian Riedl, a Manhattan Institute fellow now identifying as Jessica, whose claims of having a "female brain" lack scientific backing. We also tackle the debate over birthright citizenship, unpacking the Supreme Court's recent ruling on Trump's executive order, and how birth tourism and chain migration are reasons we should consider doing away with birthright citizenship. Finally, we address a viral story about an ICE detainee allegedly losing her baby due to neglected medical care. The Department of Homeland Security claims this isn't true, so we look at counterclaims and urge caution against emotionally charged narratives. Share the Arrows 2025 is on October 11 in Dallas, Texas! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for tickets now! Sponsored by: ⁠Carly Jean Los Angeles⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carlyjeanlosangeles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Good Ranchers⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodranchers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠EveryLife⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.everylife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/4COtBxy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Timecodes: (02:00) New merch! (05:33) David French (30:16) Birthright citizenship (51:12) ICE detainee claims mistreatment (57:33) BBC reporter gets it right --- Today's Sponsors: A'del — Try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://AdelNaturalCosmetics.com⁠⁠ Carly Jean Los Angeles — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carlyjeanlosangeles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code ALLIEB to get 20% off your first CJLA order, site wide (one-time use only) and start filling your closet with timeless staple pieces. And see Allie's CJLA favorites at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠carlyjeanlosangeles.com/pages/allieb⁠⁠⁠⁠ Good Ranchers — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodRanchers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to any of their boxes (but preferably the Allie Beth Stuckey Box) to get free Waygu burgers, hot dogs, bacon, or chicken wings in every box for life. Plus, you'll get $40 off when you use code ALLIE at checkout. Seven Weeks Coffee — Experience the best coffee while supporting the pro-life movement with Seven Weeks Coffee; use code ALLIE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save up to 25% off your first order, plus your free gift! --- Episodes you might like: Ep 1128 | Trump's New Vaccine to Cure Cancer? | Guest Host: Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1128-trumps-new-vaccine-to-cure-cancer-guest-host/id1359249098?i=1000685217524 Ep 1199 | The Georgia Mom on Life Support: What's Really Happening https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1199-the-georgia-mom-on-life-support-whats-really/id1359249098?i=1000711072292 --- Links: Birth tourism in the United States: https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/imo/media/doc/2022.12.20-%20Final_Birth%20Tourism%20Report.pdf --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alliebethstuckey.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even bunker-busters dropped on a major enemy can't top the news cycle for a whole week these days, but James, Charlie and Steve get to that along with today's Supreme Court decision drop. They're joined by Manhattan Institute president Reihan Salam to discuss New York City voters' decision to let Zorhan Mamdani turn America's largest city into a hipster paradise. 

Even bunker-busters dropped on a major enemy can't top the news cycle for a whole week these days, but James, Charlie and Steve get to that along with today's Supreme Court decision drop. They're joined by Manhattan Institute president Reihan Salam to discuss New York City voters' decision to let Zorhan Mamdani turn America's largest […]

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: CNN CLIP VIA TOWNHALL ON X: Brian Stelter: "This is a very complex matter...CNN did not report that this mission was a failure...! We just don't know all the facts yet." WMAL GUEST: ILYA SHAPIRO (Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute; Author of Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites) on Friday's Court Decisions Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, June 27, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On April 10, 2025, Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites, visited Washington University School of Law to discuss the ideological and bureaucratic challenges facing American higher education. In this lecture, Shapiro argues that elite universities have abandoned their core mission of truth-seeking in favor of activism, driven by bloated administrations and timid leadership. Drawing on personal experience and national trends, he explains how law schools, in particular, are failing to uphold classical liberal values such as free speech, academic freedom, and equal justice. Watch a video recording of the event: https://youtu.be/TGOmu2Ab-ZM The event was hosted by the Show-Me Institute, the Federalist Society, the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation, and Show-Me Opportunity.

24:40- Scott Brown, Former U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa and Former Senator from New Hampshire, joins Joe Piscopo to announce his bid for United States Senator in New Hampshire where he will be running for that role in 2026. Topic: His 2026 bid for Senate in New Hampshire 38:06- Tom Allon, Publisher of City & State, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the New York City Mayoral Primary Election results and the future of the Mayoral Democratic Party and the future for Andrew Cuomo. Topic: Primary results 53:02- Col. Jack Jacobs, a retired colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam War, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the latest buzz surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict and the United States' position in that. Topic: Israel-Iran conflict 1:01:20- Jesse Arm, Executive Director of external affairs & chief of staff at the Manhattan Institute, joins Joe Piscopo to give his thoughts about the New York City Mayoral race as of the day after the end of the Primary Election. Topic: Mayoral race 1:12:17- Thomas Homan, Border Czar for the Trump administration, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the latest going on in Iran and the current word going on around the Trump Administration about it. Topic: Iranian sleeper cells 1:24:18 - Liz Peek, Fox News contributor, columnist for Fox News and The Hill, and former partner of major Wall Street firm Wertheim & Company, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss what President Trump is doing with Iran and the left's rooting against Trump's success, calling it “pathetic”. Topic: "Trump's Iran strikes clean up Biden's mess in one big way" (Fox News op ed) 1:32:36- Rabbi Maury Kelman, Calls into the Joe Piscopo Show, who is a Rabbi in Jerusalem and originally from the Jersey Shore, where he served as a Rabbi in Bradley Beach for 9 years. 1:48:18- Gregg Jarrett, Legal and political analyst for Fox News Channel and the author of "The Trial Of The Century", joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the latest impeachment threat against President Trump. Topic: Impeachment threat against Trump 2:10:00- Michael Goodwin, Chief Political Columnist for the New York Post, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the New York City Primary Election results and what is to come for the election in November. Topic: New York Mayoral ResultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He shares his take on the US attack on Iran's big nuclear site as well as about the War Powers Act.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Retired Marine Corps Colonel William Dunn. He's also the President of Strategic Resilience Group. Dunn is a veteran of 33 years in the USMC, where he flew in many of the world's deadliest hot spots in dozens of combat missions as an attack helicopter pilot. He shares what he can tell about Saturday's B2 Bomber attack on Iran's nuclear sites including Fordo, as well as the difficulty of the mission. Later, he's joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He shares his take on the US attack on Iran's big nuclear site as well as about the War Powers Act. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew discuss the hot St Louis weather that they experienced this weekend. Mark is then joined by Josh Hammer, a Newsweek Senior Editor at Large and the Host of the Josh Hammer Show. They discuss his recent trip to Israel which included hiding out in bunkers and being greeted by Governor DeSantis when he returned home. He is then joined by Asra Nomani, a Senior Fellow at the Independent Women's Network and the Founder of the Pearl Network. She shares her thoughts on the United States' attack on Iran's nuclear sites. In hour 2, Mark is joined by Chief Meteorologist Dave Murray who discusses the very hot weather that was experienced in the St Louis region and throughout the Midwest this past weekend. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Retired Marine Corps Colonel William Dunn. He's also the President of Strategic Resilience Group. Dunn is a veteran of 33 years in the USMC, where he flew in many of the world's deadliest hot spots in dozens of combat missions as an attack helicopter pilot. He shares what he can tell about Saturday's B2 Bomber attack on Iran's nuclear sites including Fordo, as well as the difficulty of the mission. Later, he's joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He shares his take on the US attack on Iran's big nuclear site as well as about the War Powers Act. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In the last several years, numerous minors who identify as transgender have undergone surgery and other medical procedures to mirror common physical features of the opposite sex.In March 2023, Tennessee enacted Senate Bill 1, which prohibits medical procedures for the purpose of either (1) enabling a minor to identify with, or live as, a purported identity inconsistent with the minor’s sex, or (2) treating purported discomfort or distress from a discordance between the minor’s sex and asserted identity. Individuals, joined by the United States, brought suit against Tennessee. They alleged that a ban on “gender affirming care” violates the Equal Protection Clause and that the Due Process Clause’s “substantive” component gives parents a right to demand medical interventions for their children, even if a state has found them to be unproven and risky.On June 18th, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that Tennessee’s law prohibiting certain medical treatments for transgender minors is not subject to heightened scrutiny under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and satisfies rational basis review.Featuring:Erin M. Hawley, Senior Counsel, Vice President of Center for Life & Regulatory Practice, Alliance Defending Freedom(Moderator) Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies, Manhattan Institute

Special guest host KSU professor Dr. Wilfred Reilly fills in for Kruser as he talks with Jason Riley from the Manhattan Institute about his new book of the negative aspects of Affirmative Action on the black community in hour 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Journal contributors Charles Fain Lehman, Tal Fortgang, Rafael Mangual, and Carolyn Gorman break down results from a new Manhattan Institute poll on New York City's mayoral race. They also unpack the Israel–Iran conflict and the strange state of modern wedding culture.

Reading Mark's recent piece We'll Never Have an Energy Transition in Manhattan Institute's City Journal prompted me to write my recent post, When they say “transition fuel,” they mean “more polluting and depleting,” not less pollution or depletion.Read them both and you'll see he inspired what I wrote and he wrote a lot more, with more research and editing. I recommend reading it and listening to his podcast episode there, but I'd start with this one. In our conversation, you'll hear more details and back story.The core idea of his piece: Every fuel we've ever used, we still use, and more than ever. If you think that by ramping up solar and wind that in any way that new energy availability will decrease our use of old energy, you're dreaming. More likely you're lying to yourself.That idea is hard for people to swallow if they think humanity's best hope for survival is what they call "clean," "green," or "renewable" energy and learn that those sources aren't clean, green, or renewable. It matters to do the numbers. Mark does.For the record, I come to different strategies than Mark, but I agree with his starting point in the article. I don't think we should start from denying the numbers.Mark's home pageHis recent article in City Journal that prompted me to invite him back: We'll Never Have an Energy TransitionHis appearance on the City Journal podcast on that piece: Green Energy Fallacies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Rafael Mangual discusses his journey into the world of crime and justice, influenced by his upbringing in New York City and his father's role as an NYPD detective. He reflects on the themes of his book, 'Criminal Injustice,' which critiques the progressive policies surrounding crime and policing, particularly in the wake of the Ferguson protests. Mangual shares insights on the reception of his work, the importance of addressing public misconceptions about crime, and his personal concerns as a parent. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. For more about Rafael check out his SiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neetu Arnold, of the Manhattan Institute, joins Josh to discuss how the heavy handed, authoritarian approach that the Trump administration is currently taking when addressing problems in universities needs to change.  Instead, it should be approached in a more principled manner, by relying on reforming education within the law in order to protect our students from the intolerance of the past several years.   Neetu's article in Politico:   Opinion | Trump Is Right to Target Colleges. He's Doing It the Completely Wrong Way. - POLITICO   Follow Neetu on X and at the Manhattan Institute:   https://x.com/neetu_arnold?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg Manhattan Institute | Creative. Bold. Independent.   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   YOUTUBE:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   RUMBLE:   https://rumble.com/c/GML   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   CB Distillery 25% off with promo code GML   cbdistillery.com   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com  

The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, ended its relationship with noted Brown University economist Glenn Loury after he was critical of Israel's actions in Gaza. The cancelation followed an appearance from fellow Brown professor and Israeli historian Omar Bartov on his podcast, during which Bartov offered an analysis of the Gaza genocide that reflected international consensus on Israeli violations of international law. Professor Loury joins Briahna Joy Gray for a must-watch two hour discussion in which Loury reflects on his career as a Black conservative, Ta-Nehesi Coates' book The Message, and the fact that his own Blackness informs his sympathetic attitude toward the Palestinian people. Does identity matter after all? As conservatives attempt to strip funding from the National African American History Museum and obstruct educators from teaching diverse histories, does Loury have any regrets about supporting attacks on "woke" pedagogy? Also, Loury debriefs on his viral interview with Tucker Carlson, and how his lefty wife has helped him to become more establishment in recent years. Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod).

Celebrity activists, while usually well intentioned, rarely have a systemic understanding of the causes they tout - and thus leave a lot of damage in their wake. Paris Hilton is no exception. Over the past couple of years, she has used her celebrity to shut down teen rehab facilities - and the consequences are dark. Christina Buttons, an investigative reporter for the Manhattan Institute and a former troubled teen herself, spent time in the same facilities as Hilton and is exposing the holes in her work. Follow Christina: https://x.com/buttonslives   Sources: https://nypost.com/2025/05/31/opinion/dont-by-paris-hiltons-bull-about-the-troubled-teen-industry/ https://manhattan.institute/article/the-radical-movement-to-divest-from-youth-residential-treatment   Check out my sponsor, GoodBru! https://goodbru.com/?sca_ref=8459318.907ZkSD4qOXckl8 Discount code: Hannah   Join my community: https://hannahcox.substack.com/   Follow me! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HannahCox/featured  Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannahDCox TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahdcox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahdanielle_cox6/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahdaniellecox7/   Work with me: https://athens-media.com/  

Celebrity activists, while usually well intentioned, rarely have a systemic understanding of the causes they tout - and thus leave a lot of damage in their wake. Paris Hilton is no exception. Over the past couple of years, she has used her celebrity to shut down teen rehab facilities - and the consequences are dark. Christina Buttons, an investigative reporter for the Manhattan Institute and a former troubled teen herself, spent time in the same facilities as Hilton and is exposing the holes in her work. Follow Christina: https://x.com/buttonslives   Sources: https://nypost.com/2025/05/31/opinion/dont-by-paris-hiltons-bull-about-the-troubled-teen-industry/ https://manhattan.institute/article/the-radical-movement-to-divest-from-youth-residential-treatment   Check out my sponsor, GoodBru! https://goodbru.com/?sca_ref=8459318.907ZkSD4qOXckl8 Discount code: Hannah   Join my community: https://hannahcox.substack.com/   Follow me! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HannahCox/featured  Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannahDCox TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahdcox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahdanielle_cox6/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahdaniellecox7/   Work with me: https://athens-media.com/  

Charles Fain Lehman, fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and a contributing editor of City Journal, on the ongoing anti-ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) riots in Los Angeles and other cities across America and the various responses from conservatives and liberals to these nationwide mass protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1/2: #HARVARD: ANTISEMITISM IS NEITHER FREEDOM OF SPEECH NOR ACADEMIC FREEDOM. TAL FORTGANG, MANHATTAN INSTITUTE, CIVITAS INSTITUTE 1910 HARVARD YALE

2/2: #HARVARD: ANTISEMITISM IS NEITHER FREEDOM OF SPEECH NOR ACADEMIC FREEDOM. TAL FORTGANG, MANHATTAN INSTITUTE, CIVITAS INSTITUTE 1917 YALE

Bestselling author and journalist Douglas Murray joins Dr. Phil for a fearless deep dive into the ideological battles defining today's geopolitical crises. From Hamas' invasion on October 7th to the rise of anti-Israel sentiment in Western institutions, Murray dismantles the narratives fueling the global debate. How does legacy media shape public perception? Why are Hollywood and Jewish leaders hesitant to speak out? And what does Gaza's military infrastructure reveal about Hamas' strategy? This conversation isn't just about the Middle East—it's about the crisis facing Western democracies, the erosion of resilience, and the fight for heroism in an age of indoctrination. This episode challenges the narratives shaping today's conflicts—will you rethink what you've been told?” More about Douglas Murray: Author of 8 books, including On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization (2025), The War on the West (2022), The Madness of Crowds (2019), and The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam (2017). He has been a contributor to Spectator since 2000 and associate editor since 2012. He is a columnist at the New York Post and regularly writes for the Telegraph and the Sun. Mr. Murray is also a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor of City Journal. https://douglasmurray.net/  Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Medical: Get emergency antibiotics at https://Jase.com/  & use code PHIL for a discount Echo Water: Find your flow state. Visit https://echowater.com/PHIL/ & Use code PHIL for 10% off. Balance of Nature: Visit: https://balanceofnature.com/  or call 1.800.246.8751 and get this special offer by using Discount Code: “DRPHIL”. Get a FREE Fiber & Spice supplement, plus 35% OFF your first preferred set as a new Preferred Customer, with free shipping and our money-back guarantee. Start your journey with Balance of Nature. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today. Ready to give MASA a try? Go to https://MASAChips.com/MERIT/  and use code MERIT for 25% off your first order.

Preview: Colleague Tal Fortgang of the Manhattan Institute comments on Harvard University President Alan Garber asserting academic freedom to fend off Trump administration alarm at antisemitism tolerated on campus and in departments. More later. 1910

Nicole Gelinas, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, a columnist at the New York Post and the author of the new book, Movement: New York's Long War to Take Back Its Streets from the Car (Fordham Univ Press, 2024), and Dave Colon, reporter for Streetsblog NYC, talk about the mayoral candidates' proposals for making mass transit safe, affordable and reliable and for managing the "chaos" of use of streets by pedestrians, two-wheeled vehicles, and cars.

Join Aaron Renn as he sits down with Philip Howard, founder of Common Good, to discuss the crippling bureaucratic red tape stifling America's ability to build and innovate. In this eye-opening episode, Howard delves into his Manhattan Institute paper, Escape from Quicksand: A New Framework for Modernizing America, revealing how a compliance-driven system has paralyzed infrastructure projects—like the $42.5 billion broadband initiative with zero results after four years. From the New Deal's rapid achievements to today's endless legal labyrinths, Howard proposes a bold solution: a framework rooted in human responsibility and accountability to restore America's can-do spirit. Tune in to learn why we're stuck, how we got here, and what it'll take to break free.CHAPTERS(00:00 - Introduction)(01:00 - The Problem: America's Bureaucratic Quicksand)(04:13 - New Deal vs. Today: A Stark Contrast)(09:13 - Extortion by Law: How the System Enables Delays)(15:27 - Solutions: Rebuilding a Framework for Action)(23:02 - Political Challenges: Why Reform is Tough)(29:01 - The Role of the Judiciary in Blocking Progress)(37:43 - Conclusion: A Call to Replace the System)Escape from Quicksand A New Framework for Modernizing America - https://manhattan.institute/article/escape-from-quicksand-a-new-framework-for-modernizing-americaCommon Good - https://www.commongood.org/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/

Host Scot Bertram talks with Bradley Birzer, professor of history and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, about the writings and enduring legacy of Ray Bradbury. And Jason L. Riley, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, discusses the ramifications of affirmative action initiatives in the black community and his new book, The Affirmative Action […]

Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock this episode and our entire premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, ended its relationship with noted Brown University economist Glenn Loury after he was critical of Israel's actions in Gaza. The cancelation followed an appearance from fellow Brown professor and Israeli historian Omar Bartov on his podcast, during which Bartov offered an analysis of the Gaza genocide that reflected international consensus on Israeli violations of international law. Professor Loury joins Briahna Joy Gray for a must-watch two hour discussion in which Loury reflects on his career as a Black conservative, Ta-Nehesi Coates' book The Message, and the fact that his own Blackness informs his sympathetic attitude toward the Palestinian people. Does identity matter after all? As conservatives attempt to strip funding from the National African American History Museum and obstruct educators from teaching diverse histories, does Loury have any regrets about supporting attacks on "woke" pedagogy? Also, Loury debriefs on his viral interview with Tucker Carlson, and how his lefty wife has helped him to become more establishment in recent years. Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod).