Name: New York’s Composting Delusion by City Journal Audio
Duration: 13 min 28 s
Description: John Tierney joins Brian Anderson to discuss why composting and recycling persist despite the lack of evidence for their efficacy.

On March 19, Friends of The New Criterion gathered in New York to hear a conversation between the New Criterion contributors D. J. Taylor and Dominic Green on the question “What would Orwell do?”

Dominic Green & D. J. Taylor discuss “What would Orwell do?”

Protest, or Intimidation?

Mark P. Mills joins Brian Anderson to discuss why a true energy transition is impossible. 

Green Energy Fallacies

This is Episode No. 100 of “Music for a While.” To mark the occasion, Jay presents music associated with that number: 100. So, we can consider this a centennial celebration.

Bach, “Darum wir billig loben dich,” from the Cantata BVW 130

Dvořák, Scherzo from Sonatina for Violin and Piano, Op. 100

Bach, “Er ist mein Licht, mein Leben,” from the Cantata BVW 100

Haydn, Presto, from Symphony No. 100 in G major, “Military”

Beethoven, “Merkenstein”

Prokofiev, Allegro marcato, from Symphony No. 5

Mozart, Serenade No. 1 in D

Brahms, Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A major

Schumann, “The Bride of Messina,” Overture in C minor

Shostakovich, “Little Stars” from “Spanish Songs”

arr. Vaughan Williams, “Old Hundredth Psalm”

Music for a While #100: Old Hundredth

Neetu Arnold joins Brian Anderson to discuss how Houston’s public schools have halted Covid-era learning losses as a result of direct instruction and a no-nonsense approach to discipline.

Houston Schools’ Turnaround

Charles Fain Lehman, Judge Glock, Rafael Mangual, and Daniel Di Martino discuss what’s next for Trump’s tariffs, the latest in the deportation saga of former Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil, and what people are getting up to with corpses on the New York City subway.

The Trade War Starts in 3…2…1

Charles Fain Lehman, Rafael Mangual, Tal Fortgang, and Jesse Arm discuss the attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s home, the Trump administration’s crackdown on Harvard University, and the best crew members to bring on a trip to space.

Harvard vs. Trump: Who Wins?

Charles Fain Lehman, Hannah Meyers, Ilya Shapiro, and Daniel Di Martino discuss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case, New York City’s mayoral race, and Bible stories Hollywood should adapt into films.

Abrego Garcia Case: What’s Trump’s Next Move?

John Tierney joins Brian Anderson to discuss why composting and recycling persist despite the lack of evidence for their efficacy.

New York’s Composting Delusion

Charles Fain Lehman, Heather Mac Donald, Judge Glock, and Rafael Mangual discuss the Trump-Harvard fight, the New York City Council’s lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams, and transit crime.

New York’s Composting Delusion

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