City Journal Audio
City Journal Audio, published by the Manhattan Institute, covers US policy, urban affairs, crime, education, child welfare and culture through interviews and panel discussions. The show has 516 episodes released roughly every 6.9 days, with a median length of about 44 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its Apple Podcasts rating is 4.7 from 650 ratings.
Policy-focused listeners in a mature show with a 4.7 Apple rating
- 516 episodes released about weekly, with a median length of roughly 44 minutes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 650 ratings, with 576 five-star reviews
- Interview and panel format on policy, urban affairs and culture topics
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, solo commentary
- Tone
- analytical, debate-driven
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Manhattan Institute
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website advertise page offers print ad space only, and the show is published by the Manhattan Institute.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes discuss policing, crime reporting and gender medicine (for example 'On Gender Medicine: The Utah Gender Report with Leor Sapir'), which are politically contested topics with no explicit content flag.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | city-journal.org/podcasts |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id273130612 |
| RSS feed | 10blocks.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 18 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Flock Safety's Chief Strategy Officer on ALPR Surveillance, Privacy Co | 2026-09-08 | 53 min |
| Is ShotSpotter Racist? An Honest Conversation with SoundThinking CEO R | 2026-07-28 | 1 h 2 min |
| On Gender Medicine: The Utah Gender Report with Leor Sapir | 2026-06-11 | 1 h 10 min |
| Judith Miller: An Extraordinary Career | 2026-06-04 | 37 min |
| The Left's Institutional Capture | 2026-05-29 | 20 min |
| A Day in the Life of a Crime Reporter (with the New York Post's Joe Ma | 2026-05-27 | 1 h 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 41 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
City Journal is America's premier source of insightful policy analysis, sophisticated cultural commentary, and bold investigations that legacy journalists are too timid to touch. From incisive interviews to lively panel discussions, our podcasts extend CJ's trademark rigor and wit beyond the written page to the dynamic world of streaming audio. Listen today.
About City Journal Audio
City Journal Audio is the podcast of City Journal, the magazine published by the Manhattan Institute, and covers public policy, urban affairs, crime, education and cultural debates. The feed lists 516 episodes released about every 6.9 days, with a median episode length of around 44 minutes. Hosting and format details come from the RSS feed and the show's website.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.7 average rating from 650 ratings, with most ratings at five stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be a politically engaged, mostly US audience of policy readers, and the estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.
The feed names no sponsors, and the website offers only print advertising. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, which suits think tanks, legal and financial services, and education brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. City Journal Audio can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about City Journal Audio
How much does City Journal Audio charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is City Journal Audio about?
City Journal Audio covers US public policy, urban affairs, crime, education and culture through interviews and panel discussions, published by the Manhattan Institute.
How do I contact City Journal Audio about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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