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: Mudar Adnan Zahran

In this interview we spoke with Mudar Adnan Zahran a writer and thinker of Palestinian descent who is a member of the Jordanian Opposition Coalition. He put the fight against the Islamic Republic of Iran in a global context and explained how Tehran's fate will really be decided in Beijing.

52 - "Welcome to First Lady Rama Duwaji's New York"

In this episode we took stock of a series of disturbing developments at Gracie Mansion, broke down the latest in the Iran War, wondered how Britain could take Churchill off its currency, marveled at the heroism of the Iranian women's soccer team, and checked back in on fraud in Minnesota.

The Sanity Interview: Karen Elliott House

In this interview we spoke with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the former publisher of the Wall Street Journal, Karen Elliott House, about Saudi Arabia. She is one of the world's experts on the kingdom and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We discussed how one of the world's most important countries is navigating the chaos at its doorstep — and the possibilities for normalization with Israel following the war.

51 - "Trump's Big Gamble on Operation Epic Fury"

In this episode we analyzed all things Iran: the status of the battle, cooperation between America and Israel, Trump's political calculus, the Middle East chessboard, and potential next steps. We also took Texas's temperature after two dramatic primaries, vented about Britney Spears, and wondered how low Tucker can go.

The Sanity Interview: Jesse Brown

In this interview we spoke with Jesse Brown, an award-winning Canadian journalist and the founder and editor of Canadaland, one of the country's most influential independent media organizations. He explained how antisemitism and anti-Zionism have exploded since October 7, where the roots of the crisis lie, and what can be done to beat back the forces of hate and extremism.

The Sanity Interview: Nick Gillespie

In this episode we had a wide ranging conversation with the editor at large of Reason and the host of the Reason Interview podcast, Nick Gillespie. We debated immigration, tariffs, AI, whether the world is getting better or worse, Gen Z pessimism, government censorship, and possibilities for the 2028 election.

50 - "Our Sanity State of the Union"

In this episode we took the measure of President Trump's State of the Union, debriefed on the tariffs decision, took stock of a dramatic week in Mexico, vented about a snowball fight against the police, and reviewed a landmark India-Israel visit.

The Sanity Interview: Jennie Lichter

In this interview we spoke to Jennie Bradley Lichter, the President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. We reviewed the post-Dobbs landscape, debated the meaning of life, speculated about the midterm elections, and discussed the hard questions that makes this such a passionate subject of debate.

49 - "Prison for Prince Andrew?"

In this episode we digested the shocking news of a royal arrest, took stock of the military build up in the Middle East, reviewed the highlights from Munich, vented about Mayor Mamdani's budget gambit, and lamented how Europe can't shake antisemitism.

The Sanity Interview: Michael Milken

In this interview, we heard from the legendary financier and philanthropist Michael Milken about the meaning of the American dream as the country approaches its 250th birthday celebrations. We discussed the future of medicine, technology, AI, and how to rediscover the dynamism that has defined American history.

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