
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 116 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||

In this interview we spoke with Nadhim Zahawi, a former Member of Parliament, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Chairman of the Conservative Party in Britain who is now backing Nigel Farage's Reform Party. We discussed the seismic UK elections this we... more
In this episode we analyzed President Trump's summit in China, broke down Mayor Mamdani's magical budget math, worried about Christopher Nolan's filming of "The Odyssey," and were unsparing in our assessments of Nick Kristof's latest work of anti-Isr... more
In this interview we spoke to Jason Johnson, the president of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund. We discussed the state of policing in NYC and nationwide, trends in public opinion, the protest at Park East Synagogue, and potential behind-the-sce... more
In this episode we discussed the mobs protesting synagogues, analyzed Mamdani's rhetoric against the rich, mourned (maybe) the end of Spirit Airlines, dipped into some Supreme Court drama, praised Gospel Music, and broke down what happened when NYC's... more
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Intelligent, informed commentary that’s neither smug nor self serving. Very glad to have found his weekly dose of sanity.
While the content could and should be informative, both Hoffman and Sugar sound completely unprepared. Far too many placeholders (um, you know, um) while they think about what to say next. You can call it a “conversational” style choice, but it just sounds sloppy and under-confident, which greatly compromises the credibility of their reporting.
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Two hosts from a New York Sun outlet break down the week's news with sharp political and policy analysis, blending long-range perspectives with timely takes on geopolitics, domestic politics, and media narratives. Regular conversations center on U.S. foreign policy, the Middle East, elections, and cultural signals shaping public discourse, often featuring cross-border or expert guests. The show prides itself on informed, sometimes contrarian viewpoints delivered with wit and a touch of media critique, appealing to listeners who want a sane, thoughtful lens on current events. Notable strengths include a clear policy-focused angle, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, and ongoing dialogue between seasoned reporters and diverse guests... more
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