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Sanity by The New York Sun

A.R. Hoffman & Rebecca Sugar
Iran
Donald Trump
Israel
New York City
Free Speech
Gaza
Trump Administration
Venezuela
Hamas
Constitutional Crisis
United States
China
Supreme Court
Minnesota
Anti-Semitism
Artificial Intelligence
Immigration
Covid-19
Jeffrey Epstein
Birthright Citizenship

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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Gordon Chang
expert on Chinese-U.S. relations
Gatestone Institute
Episode: The Sanity Interview: Gordon Chang
Nadhim Zahawi
Former Conservative Cabinet Minister and MP, joined Reform Party
Reform Party
Episode: The Sanity Interview: Nadhim Zahawi
Jason Johnson
President of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund
Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund
Episode: The Sanity Interview: Jason Johnson
Deepali Vyas
Elite recruiter with 25+ years of experience
Independent recruiter/industry expert
Episode: The Sanity Interview: Deepali Vyas
Mutlu Civiroglu
Kurdish affairs analyst and journalist
Episode: The Sanity Interview: Mutlu Civiroglu
Amanda Van Dyke
Founder and Managing Director of the Critical Minerals HUB
Critical Minerals HUB
Episode: The Sanity Interview: Amanda Van Dyke
John Eibner
Director of Christian Solidarity International Switzerland; CEO of CSI-USA; human rights advocate
Christian Solidarity International
Episode: The Sanity Interview: John Eibner
Evan Ellis
Latin American research professor and General Douglas MacArthur Research Chair at the US Army War College Strategic Studies Institute
U.S. Army War College
Episode: The Sanity Interview: Evan Ellis
Mudar Adnan Zahran
Jordanian-Palestinian opposition politician living in exile in the UK, Head of the Jordanian Opposition Coalition
Jordanian Opposition Coalition
Episode: The Sanity Interview: Mudar Adnan Zahran

Hosts

AR Hoffman
Host of the show with the New York Sun affiliation; regular long-form political and policy analysis.
Rebecca Sugar
Co-host and columnist with long-running involvement in political analysis on current events.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Excellent

    Intelligent, informed commentary that’s neither smug nor self serving. Very glad to have found his weekly dose of sanity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3510yogi
    United States7 months ago
  • Poor Production

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Do Dad Did
    United States10 months ago

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Guests bring strong expertise and diverse viewpoints.
Insightful, well-informed analysis that's grounded and crisp.
Occasionally slip into placeholders; production can feel uncertain at times.
Thoughtful long-form takes balanced with sharp, skeptical commentary.

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The Sanity Interview: Gordon Chang
Q: In domestic terms, what should the American president do to protect the homeland from China's influence and exposure?
Eliminate points of contact with the Chinese state, push for divestment of sensitive assets like farmland and food production, and mobilize a whole-of-society response to deter Chinese influence and protect critical supply chains.
The Sanity Interview: Gordon Chang
Q: What has China done in response to the U.S. pivot towards the Western Hemisphere, and how does that affect their plans?
China has complained and provided some weapons to allies like Iran, but essentially cannot match the United States in strategic terms; their response has been limited to rhetoric and limited actions as Washington reshapes its regional focus.
58 - "So You Want To Prosecute the Southern Poverty Law Center?"
Q: What were your first thoughts about the SPLC case and the allegations against it?
The hosts express initial concern about potential misreporting and the ethical implications of using informants, while noting the broader pattern of NGO oversight and the delicate balance between fundraising narratives and transparency.
The Sanity Interview: Mutlu Civiroglu
Q: How do Kurds envision Kurdistan and what are the practical hurdles to achieving any form of autonomy or independence?
He explains two main schools of thought (PKK's democratic confederalism versus statehood advocated by others), the importance of regional borders, and the geopolitical obstacles from neighboring states and international players that complicate any potential independence.
The Sanity Interview: Mutlu Civiroglu
Q: Mutlu, what is the current Kurdish mood given the regional turmoil?
Mutlu describes a mix of hope and anxiety among Kurds, noting long histories of oppression and the desire for clearer plans and leadership, while acknowledging precarious regional dynamics and limited Western backing.

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Two New York Sun hosts provide weekly political and policy commentary with long-range perspectives, often weaving in international relations, domestic elections, and technology policy. Episodes frequently blend sharp takes on current events with cultural and media-context observations, sometimes featuring in-depth interviews with guests who provide expertise on geopolitics, law enforcement, AI and workforce trends. Noteworthy qualities include a brisk, contrarian style, a willingness to challenge conventional narratives, and a focus on how global developments intersect with U.S. politics and everyday life. This show tends to attract listeners who want thoughtful, informed analysis across politics, policy, and tech, with an emphasis on clari... more

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