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Sanity by The New York Sun

A.R. Hoffman & Rebecca Sugar

This is Sanity, a podcast by The New York Sun.A.R. Hoffman (Associate Editor of the Sun) and Rebecca Sugar (Columnist at the Sun) will be joined by buzzy and thoughtful guests to break down the week’s news, share their hot takes and long views on where it"s all heading, and keep you sane all the while.

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36:42

81 - "Zohran Mamdani and October 7"

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/10/09

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.

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43:43

The Sanity Interview: Zainab al-Suwaij

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/10/04

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.

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40:20

80 - "Inside Flydubai Flight FZ 1073"

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/10/02

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.

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30:34

The Sanity Interview: Derek Maltz Sr.

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/09/27

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.

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42:59

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

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/09/25

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.

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37:09

The Sanity Interview: Simon Amaya Price and Claire...

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/09/20

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.

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43:54

78 - "The AI Apocalypse"

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/09/18

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.

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30:30

The Sanity Interview: Anita Verma-Lallian

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/09/13

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.

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41:19

77 - "9/11 After a Quarter Century"

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/09/11

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.

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31:36

The Sanity Interview: Abby Brody

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/09/04

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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52:17

75 - "Dolly Parton: An American Hero"

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/08/28

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.

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37:24

The Sanity Interview: Saritha Komatireddy

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/08/23

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.

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42:50

75 - "Florida Man Goes to the Polls"

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/08/21

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.

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45:32

74 - ""Family Planning With AOC"

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/08/14

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.'

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34:59

The Sanity Interview: Victor Hwang

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/08/09

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.

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40:02

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

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/08/07

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.

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39:21

72 - "Anthony Fauci's Dear Diary"

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/07/31

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.

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42:14

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

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/07/24

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.

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40:59

The Sanity Interview: Anthony D'Esposito

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/07/19

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.

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36:21

70 - "Lindsey Graham, RIP"

Sanity by The New York Sun ·

2026/07/17

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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