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Sanity by The New York Sun

Sanity by The New York Sun

by A.R. Hoffman & Rebecca Sugar

News Commentary Politics

Season 1

The Sanity Interview: Brian L. Cox

In this interview we spoke with Dr. Brian L. Cox, an expert in international law, about the state of war today. We discussed when a war is legal, the credibility of bodies like the ICC and ICJ, the genocide accusation against Israel, and the rationale for America's and Israel's attack on Iran.

68 - "Happy 250th Birthday, America"

In this episode we celebrated America's semiquincentennial and went coast to coast to see how the country is marking its quarter-millennial. We also debriefed the end of the Supreme Court term, discussed the WNBA, took stock of Trump's newly minted billions, and noted 1,000 days since October 7, 2023.

The Sanity Interview: Batya Ungar-Sargon

In this interview we talked with Batya Ungar-Sargon, the host of Batya! on NewsNation and a frequent contributor to the New York Post and other publications. Her book "Jews and the Left" takes the long view of how we arrived at today's crisis.

67 - "Zohran Mamdani Emerges as Kingmaker"

In this episode we discussed the radicalism engulfing the Democratic Party, the end of Keir Starmer's time as UK prime minister, the latest from the Supreme Court, whether everyone should get their own NYC parade, and if Taylor Swift could possibly be serious about getting married at MSG.

66 - "Trump's E-Signs at Versailles"

In this episode, we discussed the terms of Trump's Iran MOU, delved into the latest on the filibuster and SAVE Act drama in the Senate, remembered the Lubavitcher Rebbe, were baffled by a new policy out of California, and wondered if this is Mayor Mamdani's worst ally yet.

The Sanity Interview: Bruce Blakeman

In this interview the associate editor of the New York Sun, A.R. Hoffman, sat down with Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman. They discussed the state of the race, why Governor Kathy Hochul is vulnerable, the rise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and what issues really matter to New Yorkers.

The Sanity Interview: Caroline Shinkle

In this interview we spoke to Caroline Shinkle, who is running as a Republican to represent the congressional seat that covers the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and all of Midtown. She talked about why she likes her chances in a Democratic stronghold, how she plans to take on Mayor Mamdani, and why her pro-market message can stem the socialist tide.

65 - "Israel and America Play a Spy Game"

In this episode we discussed the final (we think) vote totals from LA, talked about why Israel-American spy drama is heating up now, worried about the future of social security, marveled at the beauty of candle-lit concerts, got ready to celebrate Bloomsday, and debated Gwyneth Paltrow.

64 - "Spencer Pratt Goes California Dreamin'"

In this episode we reviewed the Trump-Netanyahu showdown, broke down the races in California that are transfixing the country, discussed the horrific murder of Henry Nowak in England, were impressed by Marco Rubio's use of rap lyrics, and celebrated a first for the IDF.

63 - "Climbing Pope Leo's AI Tower of Babel"

In this episode we discussed the AI encyclical from the Vatican, analyzed the growing scrutiny on Hasan Piker, broke down Mayor Mamdani's housing plan, dove into Europe's migrant crisis, and denounced the exclusion of Jews from Pride festivities.

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