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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

75 - "Dolly Parton: An American Hero"

In this episode we celebrated the life and work of Dolly Parton, debated the brouhaha between Josh Shapiro and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over measles, delivered takes on the Meta settlement and the mail-in voting litigation drama, and predicted whether "Reverse Megxit" will backfire.

The Sanity Interview: Saritha Komatireddy

In this interview we spoke with Saritha Komatireddy, who is running against Attorney General Letitia James. We chatted with the Harvard Law School graduate about crime in New York City, statewide voter concerns, tackling fraud, and how she imagines working with Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul.

75 - "Florida Man Goes to the Polls"

In this episode we analyzed the primary results out of the Sunshine State, reckoned with the insane size of the national debt, celebrated a Swedish politician's jewelry, crunched the numbers on Mayor Mamdani's taxes, and marveled at the BBC's obtuseness when it comes to Jews.

74 - ""Family Planning With AOC"

In this episode we discussed the latest Fauci fallout, analyzed what a newsy week in AOC's private life might mean for her presidential chances in 2028, broke down the DSA's defeat in Wisconsin, reacted to a radical new Massachusetts law, and had lots to say about 'Habibi City.'

The Sanity Interview: Victor Hwang

In this interview we spoke about entrepreneurship with economic growth consultant Victor Hwang, the founder and CEO of Right to Start and Victor & Company. He told us about the start up ideas transforming America, the cultural factors contributing to creative dynamism, and how AI is changing what it means to start a business.

73 - "Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic Party"

In this episode we analyzed the election results out of Michigan, broke down the Jason Arday debacle at Cambridge University, took stock of a depressing congressional scandal, cheered on Boy George, and offered Mayor Mamdani some unsolicited advice.

72 - "Anthony Fauci's Dear Diary"

In this episode we debated the meaning of all the Fauci news — there's no taking the 5th on "Sanity." We also took stock of the disastrous pied-à-terre tax rollout, offered a review of "The Odyssey," discussed Mamdani being unable to find a Jewish lawyer in NYC, and shared a Yiddish expression you'll never be able to unhear.

71 - "Mamdani's Theater of the Absurd: Arresting Netanyahu"

In this episode we broke down Zohran Mamdani's quest to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, took stock of the latest nuclear news out of Saudi Arabia, debated America's path forward on election security, offered a history lesson on the perils of socialism, and wondered where all the Jewish writers went.

The Sanity Interview: Anthony D'Esposito

In this interview we spoke to the Inspector General of the United States Department of Labor, Anthony D'Esposito. He briefed us on the White House's Fraud Taskforce, the legal landscape, how fraud is evolving, and how many millions of dollars New York loses every day to theft of taxpayer money.

70 - "Lindsey Graham, RIP"

On this episode we took stock of Lindsey Graham's legacy, discussed the panic over AI data centers, analyzed the votes on Israel that are dividing the Democrats, and vented about Ro Khanna and J.D. Vance.

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