Stu Smith

Stu Smith is an investigative analyst at City Journal, a publication of the Manhattan Institute. Writing as @thestustustudio on X, he draws millions of monthly views reporting on political extremism, campus unrest, and the most corrosive ideas threatening the social fabric. Known for his on-the-ground approach, Stu often embeds himself at events to observe and record as a fly on the wall. 

His work has been featured by Fox News, Megyn Kelly, NBC, and the New York Post , and cited in congressional correspondence to FBI Director Kash Patel and the presidents of Columbia and Rutgers. Stu holds a B.A. in classical civilizations, history, and philosophy from the University of Mary Washington.