
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 | 82 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews CommentaryNews | |||

In this interview we connected with International Crisis Group's senior editor for the Andes Region, Phil Gunson. Phil is based in Caracas, and he shared his on the ground reporting and analysis of what's been going on in Venezuela over the past week... more
In this episode we explained how to think about Venezuela, broke down the chaos in Minnesota, took stock of what Americans ought to be eating, reported on a revolt at Breads bakery, and took stock of the conspiracy against fans of a Tel Aviv soccer t... more
In this episode we took the temperature of the Iranian street, wondered what a wealth tax would do to Big Tech in California, debated the prospects for peace in Ukraine, explained why Somaliland matters, and offered a eulogy of sorts for Brigitte Bar... more
In this special holiday episode we toured the GOP’s increasingly chaotic big tent, wondered what in the world happened with Elise Stefanik, revisited the 2020 election in Georgia, took the measure of Zohran Mamdani’s team, and hunted for a politicall... 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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Focusing on a range of contemporary issues, the discussions are likely to revolve around current events, political dynamics, and cultural commentary, often infused with a blend of thoughtful criticism and personal insight. The hosts engage in dialogues that critique various aspects of governance, societal shifts, and policy implications, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a rational perspective amidst tumultuous narratives found in mainstream media. Notably, the podcast often features engaging guests from diverse backgrounds, bringing a variety of expert views on topics such as immigration, public safety, and the implications of emerging political ideologies, thereby appealing to listeners interested in in-depth analysis and a conser... more
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