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- Sep 8, 202652 min
Flock Safety's Chief Strategy Officer on ALPR Surveillance, Privacy Concerns, and Public Safety
How should we think about automated license-plate readers, surveillance cameras, drones, and other public safety tools? Rafael Mangual sits down with Rahul Sidhu of Flock Safety to discuss the backlash against ALPR technology, the legal and privacy concerns surrounding surveillance, and the safeguards meant to prevent misuse. They also explore the real-world benefits of these tools in helping police solve crimes, recover stolen vehicles, and respond faster in emergencies.
- Jul 28, 20261h 1m
Is ShotSpotter Racist? An Honest Conversation with SoundThinking CEO Ralph Clark
In this episode of the City Journal Podcast, Ralph Clark, CEO of SoundThinking (formerly ShotSpotter), discusses the technology of acoustic gunshot detection, its impact on public safety, and the arguments surrounding its use. Host Rafael Mangual and Clark explore how the technology saves lives, enhances policing, and addresses community concerns. They also consider the future of surveillance technology in law enforcement.
- Jun 11, 20261h 9m
On Gender Medicine: The Utah Gender Report with Leor Sapir
Are puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for gender dysphoric minors supported by strong scientific evidence? Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Leor Sapir and Zhenya Abbruzzese, Co-Founder of the Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine, examine the findings of the Utah review on hormonal treatments for minors experiencing gender dysphoria and discuss what the evidence says about pediatric gender care.
- Jun 4, 202637 min
Judith Miller: An Extraordinary Career
What did journalists know about terrorism before 9/11? How has national security reporting changed? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Judith Miller reflects on her long career covering global conflicts, terrorism, intelligence, and the Middle East. Drawing from decades of frontline reporting, Judith discusses her experiences covering major events in the Middle East, the growing threat of terrorism before the September 11 attacks, and the complex relationship between journalism, government policy, and national security. She also reflects on her time in jail and defending the First Amendment, and shares her perspective on the challenges facing modern journalism and the responsibility of reporters covering high-stakes international issues.
- May 29, 202619 min
The Left's Institutional Capture
Seth Barron joins Brian Anderson to discuss his new book, "Weaponized: The Left's Capture and Destruction of America's Sacred Institutions."
- May 27, 20261h 12m
A Day in the Life of a Crime Reporter (with the New York Post's Joe Marino)
Award-winning crime journalist Joe Marino joins the podcast for a candid, in-depth conversation on crime, policing, and public safety in New York City. Marino examines the complex issues shaping today's justice system, from criminal-justice reform and evolving policing strategies to recidivism, media narratives, and the human behavior behind the headlines. Drawing on years of frontline reporting, he offers sharp insights into how policy, politics, data, and public perception collide—and what it all means for crime and accountability in America's largest city.
- May 19, 202636 min
Who We Are: On Therapy (with Abigail Shrier)
What does it take to write books that make the establishment uncomfortable—and keep writing them anyway? Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Abigail Shrier joins Rafael Mangual for an engrossing conversation. The author of two national bestsellers, Irreversible Damage and Bad Therapy, Shrier has spent years investigating what's gone wrong in the institutions educating and treating America's children—and speaking honestly about the consequences.
- May 15, 202635 min
Forming Souls in an AI Future
Ben Sasse addresses the centrality of the family and the challenges of technology in accepting the Manhattan Institute's Hamilton Award.
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