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The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, released a new survey this week in an attempt to figure out who, exactly, is a Republican these days. The takeaways? Newer Republican voters are more conspiratorial, more likely to be racist and antisemitic, and more likely to support the use of political violence. And they are pulling the GOP in their direction. This trend worries South Carolina Democratic Representative Jim Clyburn, who has written a new book, “The First Eight,” about the eight Black South Carolina Congressmen who preceded him in office. All of them were Republicans at a very different time for the party. Representative Clyburn became the ninth Black Congressman from the state when he was elected in 1992 – nearly a century after the last of the First Eight served in office. We spoke with Representative Clyburn about why it felt so urgent to write this book now.And in headlines, the Supreme Court allows Texas to use its gerrymandered Congressional map in the midterms, President Donald Trump holds a photo op to misleadingly tout peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and new data reveals the dramatic scale of our affordability crisis.Show Notes:Check out The First Eight – https://tinyurl.com/yc78s4yyCall Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we examine the state of American institutions, the GOP, and family finances with three great guests. First, Goldwater Institute Senior Fellow Timothy K. Minella joins the show to discuss his new report "Peer Review Gone Wild," which argues that major academic journals are prioritizing ideology over rigorous scholarship, undermining public trust in taxpayer-funded research and evidence-based policymaking. Then, Jesse Arm, vice president of external affairs at the Manhattan Institute, breaks down his new analysis "The New GOP: Survey Analysis of Americans Overall, Today's Republican Coalition, and the Minorities of MAGA," exploring shifting voter coalitions, the emerging Republican base, and what recent Tennessee election results tell us about the party's future. Finally, financial expert Gary Gygi returns to discuss the new proposal for "Trump Accounts," which would provide every child born between 2025 and 2028 with a 1,000 dollar deposit from the federal government and what that could mean for families.
The Rod and Greg Show Rundown – Thursday, December 4, 20254:20 pm: Frank Miele, a columnist for Real Clear Politics, joins the program for a conversation about why people shouldn't be blindly loyal to President Trump.4:38 pm: Jessika Harkay, Staff Reporter at The 74, joins the program for a conversation about a study showing parents rarely read to their children and it's leading to kids entering school unprepared.6:20 pm: Economist Steve Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins the show for his weekly conversation about politics and the nation's economy, and today they'll discuss his thoughts on “affordability” and inflation, as well as his ideas on payroll tax cuts.6:38 pm: Jesse Arm, Director of Polling at the Manhattan Institute, joins the show for a conversation about the group's new survey on the current makeup of the Republican Party.
A new Manhattan Institute survey examines the makeup of today’s Republican Party. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a suspect who investigators believe planted pipe bombs near Democrat and GOP headquarters ahead of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations, of CMI Gold & Silver. More media controversy over Secretary of Defense Pete Hegeseth’s role in the military strikes on Venezuelan drug boats in September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Federal prosecutors have charged dozens of people with defrauding Minnesota social programs since 2020, and recent reporting has highlighted the links between the fraud schemes and the Somali-American community. In November, a report authored by Ryan Thorpe and Christopher Rufo and published in City Journal — a periodical funded by the conservative think tank The Manhattan Institute — highlighted the fraud's concentration among the state's Somali community and claimed the funds were partially directed to the Somali-based terrorist group Al-Shabaab. On Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the agency would be opening an investigation into Gov. Tim Walz's (D) oversight of the programs beset by alleged fraud; the House Oversight Committee opened its own probe into the programs on Tuesday. Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!Watch our most recent live event.In October, we hosted a live event at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California. The evening provided us with another opportunity to meet and mingle with Tangle readers and featured a round table discussion on issues relevant to California. Executive Editor Isaac Saul hosted a discussion with Alex Thompson, Ana Kasparian, and our own Editor-at-Large Kmele Foster on immigration, gerrymandering, the 2028 presidential election, and more. Today, we're releasing the video of that full discussion. You can watch it on our YouTube channel here!You can read today's podcast here, our “Under the Radar” story here and today's “Have a nice day” story here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
0:30 - Trump announces passing of National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom on Thanksgiving 17:00 - Chad Robicheaux, Marine vet who served in Afghanistan...knew it would be a problem 39:48 - Wajahat Ali: blame all Afghan refugees then blame and deport all white men 01:02:46 - Campus Beat 01:21:01 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, breaks down how immigration vetting actually works—and the inherent challenges that come with it. 01:41:39 - Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Howard Husock, dives into his new book The Projects: A New History of Public Housing 01:57:47 - President of the Center of the American Experiment and Powerline contributor John Hinderaker breaks down Trump’s immigration plans—and whether he can truly pull them off. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 02:16:13 - Rafael Mangual, senior fellow and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative, makes the case for longer, more consistent sentencing for repeat offenders. Rafael is also the author of Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Mass-Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong, and Who It Hurts MostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about New York City's congestion pricing program. First on the show is Nicole Gelinas, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. Later, we hear from Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment and The Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in Energy and Environmental Policy at the Heritage Foundation. You can find Nicole on X @NicoleGelinas and Diana at @DFR_Economics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Subscribe to Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=insideGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/giftsCity Journal's college ranking: https://collegerankings.city-journal.org/The Wall St. Journal on rethinking higher ed: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/college-rankings-manhattan-institute-universities-free-speech-d9df60e2?mod=opinion_lead_pos1City Journal's announcement: https://www.city-journal.org/article/2025-college-rankingsSubscribe to Amit Segal's newsletter ‘It's Noon in Israel':arkmedia.org/amitsegal/Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media's other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: https://lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What's Your Number?': https://lnk.to/rfGlrAFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel: tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday's episode: Over the past few years, we've witnessed a deterioration within elite, higher education. From the explosion in antisemitism, to the entrenchment of wrongheaded DEI policies, many Americans have begun to doubt the real value of an elite college degree.Last month, the Manhattan Institute – a public policy thinktank in New York City – launched its inaugural college rankings list that takes into account various factors that other popular rankings lists often don't, such as the rigor of a school's curriculum as well as the ideological balance of the school's student body and professors. To discuss this new rankings system, Dan was joined by Reihan Salam, president of the Manhattan Institute, and Kevin Wallstein, Professor of Political Science at California State University and an Adjunct Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY - Executive ProducerMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Operations DirectorGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer
Over the past few years, we've witnessed a deterioration within elite higher education. From the explosion in anti-semitism to the entrenchment of wrongheaded DEI policies, many Americans have begun to doubt the real value of an elite college degree. Last month, the Manhattan Institute – a public policy thinktank in New York City – launched […]
Jesse Arm (X, Substack) is the Vice President of External Affairs at the Manhattan Institute. He joins the podcast to talk about his recent article, “Ezra Klein's Blindspot.” Along with Richard Hanania, he discusses whether there really is a pro-abundance future for the Democrats. The conversation involves a comparison of the two parties, and a debate over what is happening on both sides of the political spectrum. Hanania mentions self-driving cars as a perfect experiment to test which side is more likely to embrace progress, and thus far it has been red states that have been more open to the technology. Hanania and Arm disagree strongly about JD Vance, and what he says about the future of the GOP. Recently, Rod Dreher made waves by suggesting that perhaps 30% to 40% of Republican staffers are Groypers. As Arm's job involves dealing with this class of people, he has particular insight into that issue. Hanania is interested in not only whether they are personally fans of Nick Fuentes, but also what their views are about Ronald Reagan and how they think about political issues more generally.Arm also explains the dynamics of the recent NYC mayoral race. How did Mamdani end up winning? And why couldn't the Republicans field a serious challenger? The conversation provides much to consider for those who believe that embracing markets and new technology is the best way to achieve economic growth but feel alienated from both major parties right now. Arm and Hanania also handicap the 2028 Democratic race, discussing how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez might rise to the top due to the moderate wing being split, in the same way that Biden had a lane open to him in 2020. For more articles by Arm and other Manhattan Institute scholars, subscribe to the City Journal Substack. Related LinksJesse Arm, “Ezra Klein's Blindspot”Richard Hanania, “The Broad Lessons of YIMBY”Richard Hanania, “Boomer Liberalism Must Be Overcome” (conversation with Derek Thompson)Richard Hanania interviews State Senator Scott Weiner on the YIMBY victory in CaliforniaTimothy B. Lee and Kai Williams, “Waymo's Next Five Cities Are All in Red States”JD Vance on the problems of Appalachia Get full access to Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology at www.cspicenter.com/subscribe
In this episode of The Right Idea, TPPF's Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen break down how political activism has seeped into Texas healthcare — influencing diagnoses, treatments, and public policy.They're joined by Dr. Lisa Ehrlich, internal medicine physician and former TMA trustee, and Joseph Figliolia, Manhattan Institute policy analyst and author of a major report on the TMA's drift into ideological advocacy.Together, they examine:* How the TMA embraced gender-affirming care despite weak evidence* Why many physicians feel silenced* How institutional capture happens inside medical organizations* The impact on children, parents, lawmakers, and the practice of medicine* What reforms are needed to bring medicine back to evidence-based practice00:30 – Thanksgiving politics & family discussions03:40 – Today's topic: Gender ideology in healthcare05:18 – Guest introductions: Dr. Ehrlich & Joseph Figliolia05:42 – Why Joseph investigated the TMA07:23 – Is the TMA doubling down despite national pushback?09:07 – Evidence problems & reversals in Europe10:25 – Dr. Ehrlich: What clinicians saw on the ground11:38 – Social contagion & the rise of gender questioning13:12 – Vulnerable populations & patterns emerging14:58 – Why endocrinology led the shift16:02 – “Science by consensus” and activist medicine17:36 – The problem with WPATH & activist guidelines18:33 – How TMA was captured: institutional mechanics19:23 – Why doctors stay silent20:57 – Fear of being labeled discriminatory22:08 – Dr. Ehrlich: Intimidation inside the TMA23:56 – Identity sections and cultural politicization25:05 – Personal attacks vs scientific debate26:31 – Medicine requiring ideological pre-commitments?27:55 – Historical parallels (e.g., lobotomies)28:58 – Pandemic mandates & ethical shifts31:09 – Three separate issues: dysphoria, treatment, ideology32:57 – Suicide risk, treatment failures, evidence gaps34:18 – Is someone funding this movement?36:01 – TMA's definitions avoid “gender dysphoria” entirely37:44 – The financial incentives behind affirming care38:39 – Do associations influence medical boards?41:15 – How TMA influences Texas policy42:07 – Is Texas protecting kids effectively?43:30 – Evidence-based standards being ignored44:56 – CME problems: outdated, debunked studies45:14 – Can the TMA be fixed?47:34 – Structural governance problems49:24 – What shoe drops next?51:07 – The comprehensive HHS gender dysphoria review51:35 – Dr. Ehrlich's advice for physicians afraid to speak up
According to a report from the Manhattan Institute's Ryan Thorpe, your stolen tax money has very likely ended up in the hands of the terrorist group AL-Shabaab. Rep Marion Rarick breaks the news that MN agency employees were told to keep dispersing money after fraud was discovered. Mpls police chief forced to apologize for telling the truth about Somali youth crime. Heard On The Show:“The Largest Funder of Al-Shabaab Is the Minnesota Taxpayer”Charges announced against 77th Feeding Our Future defendantUkraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by APSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It can seem infuriating: Leftist demonstrators wantonly violate the law, only to face no or negligible consequences because the powers that be either support or refuse to oppose their disruptive tactics. But as a famous progressive politician was fond of saying, “The arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice.” Last month, a North Dakota jury awarded Energy Transfer, the company building the Dakota Access Pipeline, $667 million in justice, holding that Greenpeace USA had defamed the company during demonstrations against the pipeline. Joining us to discuss the protests, the verdict, and what it might mean for leftist activism going forward is James Meigs, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.City Journal: Greenpeace Verdict Is a Wake-Up Call for Progressive NGOsWashington Post: Greenpeace ordered to pay Dakota Access Pipeline operator $667 million in case that could destroy the groupMartin Luther King, Jr.: Letter from a Birmingham JailCity Journal: Dismantle the “Environmental Justice” Juggernaut
The Manhattan Institute's Nicole Gelinas breaks down New York's post-pandemic crime surge and what the data actually say about bail reform versus simple pandemic chaos. She explains why the city's rise in murders and disorder looks different from the national pattern and how weak supervision, dangerous subways, and repeat violent offenders all compounded the problem. Gelinas also assesses the competing theories embraced by Mayor-elect Mamdani and what the tension means for the next administration. Plus: a Spiel on Marjorie Taylor Greene's sudden crusade against "toxicity," and micro-penises in the news cycle. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow The Gist List at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack
Will AI revolutionize education or steal students' opportunity and ability to learn? Andy Smarick, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, worries that AI is a threat to learning, and we're just letting students outsource their education to AI tools rather than develop essential skills and knowledge. We discuss the education world's long history of embracing […]
Scott talks with Ohio Senator Steve Huffman about the effect on state law the federal government's continuing resolution will have when it comes to hemp products. Also Councilmember Mark Jeffreys explains why curfews are not helping the crime issues. Finally Ilya Shapiro from the Manhattan Institute breaks down what we can expect when SCOTUS rules on President Trump's tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott talks with Ohio Senator Steve Huffman about the effect on state law the federal government's continuing resolution will have when it comes to hemp products. Also Councilmember Mark Jeffreys explains why curfews are not helping the crime issues. Finally Ilya Shapiro from the Manhattan Institute breaks down what we can expect when SCOTUS rules on President Trump's tariffs.
Scott talks with Ohio Senator Steve Huffman about the effect on state law the federal government's continuing resolution will have when it comes to hemp products. Also Councilmember Mark Jeffreys explains why curfews are not helping the crime issues. Finally Ilya Shapiro from the Manhattan Institute breaks down what we can expect when SCOTUS rules on President Trump's tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 10, 2025- Socialism is coming to the Gracie Mansion with the mayoral election of Zohran Mamdani, but could it ever become more widespread in New York. We consider the potential pitfalls of expansion with Ken Girardin, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of the report "Socialism on the Hudson."
Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins the show to break down the Supreme Court's oral arguments on the Trump administration's tariff powers. At the heart of the debate, how far can a president go in using national security or emergency powers to impose tariffs without explicit congressional approval? Shapiro explains the constitutional stakes, the possible outcomes, and what this case could mean for the balance of power between the executive branch and Congress.
The Rod and Greg Show Rundown – Thursday, November 6, 20254:20 pm: Larry Gelwix of Columbus Travel, host of the Travel Show on KNRS, joins the program to discuss the flight cuts that will take place at 40 of the country's busiest airports starting Friday.4:38 pm: Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, joins the show to discuss his piece for the Daily Signal about how men are returning to church.6:05 pm: Ilya Shapiro, Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about the Supreme Court taking up the question of the legality of President Trump's tariffs.6:38 pm: Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Election Law Reform at the Heritage Foundation, joins the program for a conversation about California Governor Gavin Newsom's redistricting push.
Rob Henderson holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge and is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. When did having a boyfriend become cringe? For as long as men have been men and women have been women, finding a partner to share life with has been one of humanity's oldest goals. So what changed? Why has wanting connection become something to mock, and what can be done to reverse it Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D, and more from AG1 at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom Get 60% off an annual plan of Incogni at https:/incogni.com/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New York has elected Zohran Mamdani — and Heather Mac Donald, fellow at the Manhattan Institute and Spectator writer, warns the city is heading for trouble. She tells Freddy Gray why she thinks Mayor-elect Mamdani's agenda on crime, housing and education could undo decades of progress, and why this moment feels like “a student activist government taking over a real city”.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this special Election Day episode, we delve into the complexities of New York City's mayoral race and its broader implications for the Democratic Party and election reform nationwide. Senior Editor Will Kaback interviews John Ketcham, Senior Fellow and Director of Cities at the Manhattan Institute, exploring the challenges of closed primary systems and the disconnect between public support for reform and political action. This conversation aims to shed light on the national debate over election systems and primary reform and how these issues could shape the future of American politics.By the way: If you are not yet a podcast member, and you want to upgrade your newsletter subscription plan to include a podcast membership (which gets you ad-free podcasts, Friday editions, The Sunday podcast, bonus content), you can do that here. That page is a good resource for managing your Tangle subscription (just make sure you are logged in on the website!)Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was hosted by Will Kaback and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Jon Lall.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Subscribe to Inside Call me Back: https://inside.arkmedia.orgGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: http://inside.arkmedia.org/giftsReihan Salam's piece in The Free Press: thefp.com/p/making-sense-of-mamdaniReihan Salam's piece in the Wall Street Journal: wsj.com/politics/elections/downwardly-mobile-elites-love-zohran-mamdani-37729120Subscribe to Amit Segal's newsletter ‘It's Noon in Israel': https://arkmedia.org/amitsegal/Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media's other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: https://lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What's Your Number?': https://lnk.to/rfGlrAFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: https://instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel: https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday's Episode: The New York City mayoral election will conclude this Tuesday, November 4th. The front-runner, 34-year old Zohran Mamdani, is a democratic socialist and a staunch anti-Zionist who is already being hailed as the future of the Democratic Party.Joining us to discuss the New York City mayoral election – and its implications both nationally and globally – is Reihan Salam. Reihan is the president of the Manhattan Institute, a think tank that conducts policy research focused on urban and domestic affairs. Reihan previously served as the executive editor of the national review. He has written for various outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, The Free Press, and VICE.CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY - Executive ProducerMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Operations DirectorGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer
Longtime New York journalists and policy analysts Nicole Gelinas and Josh Greenman joined the show to discuss some of the big questions about mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's big promises, namely his top policy pledges of freezing the rent on rent-stabilized apartments, free buses, and universal child care, as well as increased taxes to pay for his agenda, and more, like a $30 minimum wage and a Department of Community Safety. Gelinas is a Manhattan Institute senior fellow and contributing opinion writer at the New York Times and Greenman is managing editor at Vital City. (EP 542)
While President Trump’s Executive Orders directed at individual law firms drew immediate attention, the administration’s broader enforcement of nondiscrimination employment law in the legal industry has gone comparatively unanalyzed. In March, Acting EEOC Chairman Andrea Lucas wrote letters to 20 large law firms requesting information on their employment practices (at least four of those firms subsequently settled with the Commission). In May, Americans for Equal Opportunity filed an EEOC charge challenging the legality of allegedly discriminatory programs administered by Sponsors for Educational Opportunity and its 44 law-firm partners. These processes are necessarily opaque, leaving the status of EEOC investigations (other than those publicly settled) unclear. As the EEOC appears to continue investigating these varying sets of programs and allegations, we pause to consider the merits of these matters.Featuring:Jonathan A. Segal, Partner, Duane Morris LLP; Managing Principal, Duane Morris InstituteAlison Somin, Senior Legal Fellow, Pacific Legal Foundation(Moderator) Dan Morenoff, Executive Director & Secretary, American Civil Rights Project; Adjunct Fellow, Manhattan Institute
John Sailer, director of higher education policy at the Manhattan Institute, joins Scot Bertram to discuss the latest City Journal College Rankings. Sailer breaks down which colleges are delivering real value, academic rigor, and career preparation, and which institutions fall short. They also explore broader trends in higher education, including rising costs, political influence on campuses, and how students and parents can navigate the increasingly complex landscape of American colleges.
Scott talks with Councilmember Anna Albi about the Purevall administration blaming food trucks for the violence downtown. Also Alicia Reece explains how the county plans to help country residents in need if SNAP benefits get cut on Saturday. Finally Ken Girardin from the Manhattan Institute explain what New York City will look like economically if Zorhan Mamdani wins the mayor's office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott talks with Councilmember Anna Albi about the Purevall administration blaming food trucks for the violence downtown. Also Alicia Reece explains how the county plans to help country residents in need if SNAP benefits get cut on Saturday. Finally Ken Girardin from the Manhattan Institute explain what New York City will look like economically if Zorhan Mamdani wins the mayor's office.
Scott talks with Councilmember Anna Albi about the Purevall administration blaming food trucks for the violence downtown. Also Alicia Reece explains how the county plans to help country residents in need if SNAP benefits get cut on Saturday. Finally Ken Girardin from the Manhattan Institute explain what New York City will look like economically if Zorhan Mamdani wins the mayor's office.
It's time to reclaim deterrence and punishment against growing street violence. We're joined today by crime expert Rafael Mangual, fellow at the Manhattan Institute, for a broad discussion on the multiple factors driving repeat, violent offenders to continue their crime sprees. After identifying the factors behind the revolving door, Mangual offers a list of ideas to harden the system, including tying the hands of liberal judges with mandatory sentencing, algorithmic assessment for pretrial bail, and rethinking the entire culture of leniency with juveniles. We also discuss the need to build more insane asylums and to adjust the degrees of criminal offenses to comport with the threat level to our communities by creating a points system for a modified “three-strikes” law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Realignment Newsletter: https://therealignment.substack.com/Realignment Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail the Show: realignmentpod@gmail.comLast week, Marshall interviewed Reihan Salam, President of the Manhattan Institute, at Newark's Aspen Ideas Festival: Economy. Marshall and Reihan discussed culture's impact on the economy and politics through the lens of immigration. They cover the struggles of multigenerational working-class immigrants facing a new cultural and economic landscape and the right's increasing turn against H1B visas and high-skilled immigration through the lens of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's comments about American children choosing sleepovers over hard work.
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we're joined by Daniel Di Martino, Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and PhD candidate at Columbia University, for a deep dive into the fiscal impact of immigration. Daniel breaks down his 2025 report showing how education level, age of arrival, and legal status determine whether immigration boosts or strains America's finances—revealing why high-skilled immigrants contribute net surpluses while lower-skilled, older arrivals often bring long-term fiscal costs. We'll also hear how his experience growing up in Venezuela shapes his views on socialism, protest culture, and opportunity. Later, Albert Eisenberg of RedBridge joins us to discuss the future of Pennsylvania, the political trajectory of John Fetterman, how Republicans can lead on healthcare solutions and affordability, and why smart strategic messaging is key to connecting with new generations of voters. And in Kiley's Corner, we're diving into the 2025 Louvre Museum heist as she reveals a Spotify playlist titled “Louvre Museum Heist” that was created four weeks before the crime. Was it the thieves? Tune into this episode to find out more.
Higher education has a civic mission. The public knows that, but faculty and administrators seem to have lost sight of it. Instead of transmitting shared civic principles, universities often frame civics through polarized partisan lenses. Restoring civic education to its unifying role would require teaching democratic practices and constitutional ideals in ways that encourage pluralism rather than entrench division.Guest Daniel DiSalvo joins us to discuss how civic education can help university students and the broader public disagree better and act together. Daniel DiSalvo is professor and associate dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He serves on the Public Scholars Advisory Committee of the Moynihan Center and was previously professor of political science at the City College of New York-CUNY.This podcast discusses themes from an essay by DiSalvo and Carlo Invernizzi Accetti in the Fall 2025 issue of National Affairs: “Civics, Partisanship, and the Academy.”
Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins Free Speech Unmuted to discuss his new book Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites. Ilya, Jane, and Eugene discuss the state of American law schools, why many students fear open discussion, and what can be done to improve things. Subscribe for the latest on free speech, censorship, social media, AI, and the evolving role of the First Amendment in today's proverbial town square.
Why are Americans Even Considering Socialism? Chris Pope Is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He explains what socialized medicine really looks like. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why are Americans Even Considering Socialism? Chris Pope Is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He explains what socialized medicine really looks like. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manhattan Institute's Nicole Gelinas and Liena Zagare discuss NYC's crime situation—what's working, what's not, and how the narrative has changed since the last mayoral race.
0:30 - Flashback: Bolton on CNN on Trump indictment for mishandling classified docs 14:42 - Pritzker on $1.4M in gambling wins last year 35:37 - OK Sen. Markwayne Mullin on YR chats 58:40 - Charles Murray, Hayek Emeritus Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, delves into the role of faith in society in his new book Taking Religion Seriously. 01:16:02 - Joseph Moreno, former DOJ national security prosecutor, calls out Jack Smith over his dismissal of claims that the Trump prosecutions were politically motivated. 01:35:29 - Hanover Park cop 01:56:20 - Wai Wah Chin, adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute and founding president of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York, on the NYC mayoral race and the “horror” Mamdani could unleash 02:14:18 - Open Mic Friday!See 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 discusses the Supreme Court hearing redistricting and voting rights cases and more.
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 book, Movement: New York's Long War to Take Back Its Streets from the Car (Fordham Univ Press, 2024), and Ligia Guallpa, executive director of Worker's Justice Project and co-founder of Los Deliveristas Unidos, cover what each New York City mayoral hopeful is proposing to regulate delivery apps and e-bike/scooter/moped licensing.
In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion about the government shutdown and its impact on federal workers, with Max Stier – President & CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. Then, Retired Army Colonel Peter Mansoor – now a military historian at Ohio State University - discusses President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's speech to generals earlier this week. Finally, a conversation with Rob Henderson of the Manhattan Institute on combating political extremism in the U.S. -- and why some young men are increasingly being radicalized online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Liz Miele is a stand-up comedian with a new special, Space Camp, available now at PunchUp.live/lizmiele. See her on tour this October in Detroit and Chicago. Find more at lizmiele.com and follow her on Instagram and X @lizmiele.Christopher Rufo is a conservative activist, New College of Florida board member, and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He's currently focused on reforming America's universities. Follow him on X @realchrisrufo.IN THE NEWS: Jon Stewart blasts the media for politicizing mass shootings, YouTube agrees to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump's lawsuit over his 2021 suspension, Pete Hegseth calls for stricter military fitness standards, and Tyrese Gibson faces legal trouble after his dogs allegedly killed a neighbor's pet.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH LIZ MIELE:SPECIAL: Space CampTOUR DATES:Oct 4 - The Independent - Detroit, MIOct 5 - The Den Theater - Chicago, ILWEBSITE: lizmiele.comINSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @lizmieleFOR MORE WITH CHRISTOPHER RUFO:TWITTER: @realchrisrufoFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH: INSTAGRAM: @rudy_pavichWEBSITE: www.rudypavichcomedy.comSubscribe to The Adam Carolla Show on Substack: https://adamcarolla.substack.com/LIVE SHOWS: October 2-4 - Las Vegas, NVOctober 9 - New York, NYOctober 10-11 - Pottstown, PAOctober 29 - Burbank, CAThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlinehomes.comoreillyauto.com/adamPluto.tvSHOPIFY.COM/carollaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Free speech under heat: the ACLU's Ben Wizner and the Manhattan Institute's Ilya Shapiro square off (and sometimes align) on the “ethos” of the First Amendment—from the Ball State firing over Charlie Kirk comments to cancel culture, government jawboning, and campus heckler's vetoes. We dig into the Supreme Court's shadow docket and unitary-executive fights, birthright citizenship, visas vs speech rights, and why institutions keep ducking protests. Plus: goat-grinders (the NBA's three-point bloat, Lyme disease, and one painfully predictable sitcom). Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow The Gist List at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack
On Monday, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met and crafted a twenty-point plan to end the war between Israel and Gaza. Now, they are waiting to see if Hamas will accept the deal. Manhattan Institute senior fellow and FOX News contributor Douglas Murray describes his reaction to this new plan and whether it will lead to an end to the war. Douglas explains that the plan has received mixed reviews, as many people are concerned about the hostages. Later, Douglas and Martha discuss the New York City mayoral race and whether the Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani will become the leader of the largest U.S. city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daniel Di Martino, fellow at the Manhattan Institute whose research focuses on immigration, and Amy Torres, executive director of the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice, debate the issues around sanctuary laws in the New York City mayor's race and the New Jersey governor's election.
Stu Burguiere breaks down the worst takes of the Left and its pet mainstream media as they seek to dishonor Charlie Kirk's memory in any way possible. Then, the Manhattan Institute's Rafael Mangual joins to explain how we avoid random violent attacks in public. And Stu looks at an interesting verdict that's finally arriving out of the 2016 election shenanigans. TODAY'S SPONSORS LEAN Get 20% off when you use the code STU at http://www.takelean.com REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visit http://www.realestateagentsitrust.com JASE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ANTIBIOTICS Get a discount on your order when you use the code STU at checkout at http://www.jase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After President Trump's federalization of DC law enforcement, attention is turning to the root causes of violent crime and the policies needed to restore safety in America's cities. Manhattan Institute's Charles Fain Lehman joins Rep. Crenshaw to break down the data, the myths, and the realities behind the crime waves in DC and other urban areas – from bail reform and policing shortages to homelessness, public disorder, and the social contagion of mass shootings. A hard look at what's working, what isn't, and what it will take to make our communities safe again. Charles Fain Lehman is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and senior editor of City Journal. He focuses primarily on the public policy of antisocial behavior, including issues of crime, drugs, and public disorder. Find him on X at @CharlesFLehman and read his research at Manhattan Institute.
Vice week continues with Charles Fain Lehman, Manhattan Institute fellow and Dispatch contributing writer, joining Jonah Goldberg for a discussion on drug addiction, legalized gambling, and porn. Show Notes:—Charles for The Dispatch: “The Sports Gambling Backlash Is Here”—Charles for The Dispatch: “It's Time to Prosecute Pornhub” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices