Sanity by The New York Sun

Sanity by The New York Sun

by A.R. Hoffman & Rebecca Sugar

News Commentary Politics

Season 1

81 - "Zohran Mamdani and October 7"

In this episode we remembered October 7, discussed how Mayor Mamdani treated the day and how he was treated by pro-Hamas radicals, speculated about a mysterious lab leak in Siberia, mourned the premature end of yet another Yankees season, and quoted the wise words of Chris Rock.

The Sanity Interview: Zainab al-Suwaij

In this interview we spoke with Zainab al-Suwaij, the executive director of the American Islamic Congress. We discussed the future of Iraq after the American withdrawal, what America achieved in the country, and the threats that remain. We also dove deep into the successes and shortcomings of Muslim life in America — and discussed some surprising poll numbers along the way.

80 - "Inside Flydubai Flight FZ 1073"

In this episode we heard firsthand accounts from aboard the hijacked airplane, analyzed Mayor Mamdani's antisemitism plan, discussed the plot against the RAF, praised an Indian hero, and checked in on escalating violence in France.

The Sanity Interview: Derek Maltz Sr.

In this interview we spoke with Derek Maltz Sr., who served as the acting administrator of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. We discussed the lethal spread of synthetic drugs, the involvement of drug cartels and Communist China, the evolution of law enforcement, and how to keep America's children safe.

79 - "Sitting in Traffic at UN High Level Week"

In this episode we dove deep into high-level week at the United Nations and discussed the history of the world body. We also analyzed President Trump's pushback on the press, gamed out the implications of the looming Paramount behemoth, dove into the lawsuit against the New York Times over Israel, reviewed the new book by Princess Diana's brother, and recommended a moving conversation with Anderson Cooper.

The Sanity Interview: Simon Amaya Price and Claire Abernathy

In this interview we spoke to Simon Amaya Price and Claire Abernathy, public advocates for the Detransitioner Justice Project, which aims to enable those harmed by gender ideology to engage in political and legislative advocacy. We discussed medical transitions, healthcare policy, mental health, and Simon's and Claire's personal experiences.

78 - "The AI Apocalypse"

In this episode we debated what should be done to prevent a doomsday AI scenario, gamed out the possibilities of a crack-up of the UK, discussed an underreported new immigration policy, took the temperature of the Supreme Court, dove into the latest on Lindsay Clancy, and wondered if cancelling Macklemore was a good idea.

The Sanity Interview: Anita Verma-Lallian

In this interview we spoke with Anita Verma-Lallian, Founder & CEO of Arizona Land Consulting and Camel Back Productions. We discussed how data centers get built, why they provoke such strong feelings, the political path forward, and what people misunderstand about this hot-button issue that could swing the midterm elections.

77 - "9/11 After a Quarter Century"

In this episode we discussed what it means to "remember" 9/11, analyzed the UK's increasingly hostile attitude toward Israel, dispensed some dating advice, reacted to the AfD's victory in Germany, dove into the Lindsay Clancy case, and previewed the London debut of the most famous tapestry in the world.

The Sanity Interview: Abby Brody

In this interview we spoke with Abby Brody, an educator and school founder. We learned where American teachers are getting their resource materials for 9/11 education, who is funding them, why many schools don't teach the subject at all, and why still others frame the terrorist attacks as America's fault.

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