Sanity by The New York Sun

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.

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.

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.

In this interview we spoke to neuroscientist, educator, and bestselling author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath about tech in schools, how to break our addiction to screens, the future of AI in education, how to lengthen our attention spans, and strategies to recover the ability to read and think deeply.

In this episode we analyzed the implosion of Graham Platner's campaign, went behind the scenes of the NATO summit in Turkey, wondered if the Iran war is really back on, explored why everyone stopped reading, took stock of Rahm Emanuel's trip to Israel, and looked at one explanation for why housing is so expensive.

In this interview we spoke with Dr. Brian L. Cox, an expert in international law, about the state of war today. We discussed when a war is legal, the credibility of bodies like the ICC and ICJ, the genocide accusation against Israel, and the rationale for America's and Israel's attack on Iran.

In this episode we celebrated America's semiquincentennial and went coast to coast to see how the country is marking its quarter-millennial. We also debriefed the end of the Supreme Court term, discussed the WNBA, took stock of Trump's newly minted billions, and noted 1,000 days since October 7, 2023.

In this interview we talked with Batya Ungar-Sargon, the host of Batya! on NewsNation and a frequent contributor to the New York Post and other publications. Her book "Jews and the Left" takes the long view of how we arrived at today's crisis.

In this episode we discussed the radicalism engulfing the Democratic Party, the end of Keir Starmer's time as UK prime minister, the latest from the Supreme Court, whether everyone should get their own NYC parade, and if Taylor Swift could possibly be serious about getting married at MSG.

In this episode, we discussed the terms of Trump's Iran MOU, delved into the latest on the filibuster and SAVE Act drama in the Senate, remembered the Lubavitcher Rebbe, were baffled by a new policy out of California, and wondered if this is Mayor Mamdani's worst ally yet.

In this interview the associate editor of the New York Sun, A.R. Hoffman, sat down with Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman. They discussed the state of the race, why Governor Kathy Hochul is vulnerable, the rise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and what issues really matter to New Yorkers.

In this interview we spoke to Caroline Shinkle, who is running as a Republican to represent the congressional seat that covers the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and all of Midtown. She talked about why she likes her chances in a Democratic stronghold, how she plans to take on Mayor Mamdani, and why her pro-market message can stem the socialist tide.

In this episode we discussed the final (we think) vote totals from LA, talked about why Israel-American spy drama is heating up now, worried about the future of social security, marveled at the beauty of candle-lit concerts, got ready to celebrate Bloomsday, and debated Gwyneth Paltrow.

In this episode we reviewed the Trump-Netanyahu showdown, broke down the races in California that are transfixing the country, discussed the horrific murder of Henry Nowak in England, were impressed by Marco Rubio's use of rap lyrics, and celebrated a first for the IDF.

In this episode we discussed the AI encyclical from the Vatican, analyzed the growing scrutiny on Hasan Piker, broke down Mayor Mamdani's housing plan, dove into Europe's migrant crisis, and denounced the exclusion of Jews from Pride festivities.

In this interview we spoke with analyst Gordon Chang of the Gatestone Institute. He provided insight into Beijing's recent summits with Presidents Trump and Putin, China's long term trajectory, Xi Jinping's relations with Iran, and the fate of Taiwan.

In this week's episode we dove into primary pandemonium, debated the legality of President Trump's "Anti-Weaponization Fund," predicted what's coming in Cuba, translated Sally Rooney into Hebrew, and said goodbye to civil rights legend Bob Woodson, Sr.

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 week and what's next for Britain and Europe.

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-Israel 'journalism.'

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-scenes dynamics between Mayor Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

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 First Lady met Miss Israel.

In this episode we dove into the feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, debriefed the chaos at the White House Correspondents Dinner, brought you all the latest on James Comey and redistricting, marveled at the descent of the Park Slope Coop, and checked in on the fine print in California's proposed tax on billionaires.

In this episode we spoke to Deepali Vyas, an elite recruiter with an unparalleled grasp of the rapidly shifting economy. She offered crucial tips for navigating AI, charting a career, and conquering the job market greeting Gen Z college graduates.

In this episode we broke down the DOJ's case against the SPLC, dove into the details of the redistricting wars in Virginia, checked in on Congress's bucket list, fumed over performative NYC politics, and vented about Hasan Piker and "microlooting."In this episode we broke down the DOJ's case against the SPLC, dove into the details of the redistricting wars in Virginia, checked in on Congress's bucket list, fumed over performative NYC politics, and vented about Hasan Piker and "microlooting."

In this conversation we spoke to Mutlu Civiroglu, a journalist and Kurdish affairs analyst. He told us about the Kurdish role in the Iran War, the prospects for statehood, growing ties with Israel, and the current Kurdish circumstances across the region.

In this episode we debriefed the scandal that ended Eric Swalwell's career, jotted down our shopping list for Mayor Mamdani's grocery store, analyzed his pied-à-terre tax and class warfare strategy, discussed the schism between President Trump and Pope Leo, and took stock of the Democrats' evolving position on Israel.

In this interview we spoke to Amanda Van Dyke, founder of the Critical Minerals HUB and the author of The Mineral Imperative. She gave us a briefing on the energy contest that will shape the century, and why our technological future — and the world's — depends on vital materials that make everything possible.

In this episode we took stock of the war and previewed peace talks, marveled at the images from outer space, debated the elections in Hungary, analyzed the 25th Amendment and a surprising Supreme Court ruling, and delivered a hot take on Kanye West.

In this interview we spoke with Dr. John Eibner, a historian and human rights activist who is the former CEO of Christian Solidarity International-USA. During this sacred week on the Christian calendar he shared the latest on the persecution of Christians in Syria, Nigeria, and elsewhere — and told us what we can do to make a difference.

In this episode we analyzed the Iran War at an inflection point, debated the DHS standoff that is snarling travel across the country, reported on why Britain is barking about dogs, underscored the high stakes of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. and responded to Matthew Yglesias on Democrats and Israel.

In this episode we analyzed the latest from the Strait of Hormuz, debriefed the big Supreme Court asylum case, checked in on the UN's take on slavery, reviewed the verdict against social media in LA, debated a tragic assisted suicide in Spain, and praised Governor Josh Shapiro's stance on Israel.

In this interview we spoke with Dr. Evan Ellis, a research professor of Latin American studies at the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. We assessed the Trump Administration's strategy, broke down Cuba's strategic import, took stock of where things stand in the Western Hemisphere, and forecast what comes next.

In this episode we dug into Joe Kent's resignation, and analyzed what it means for the war. We also dive into the conflict's deepening energy implications, discuss the future of the filibuster, debate voter ID, marvel at Kathy Hochul's chutzpah, and wonder how Israelis can be so happy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode we discussed the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie, debriefed Pam Bondi's time before Congress, talked about 'Hot Girls for Zohran' and conspiracy theories, broke down the latest seismic ruling on immigration, and compared and contrasted NYC and DHS.

In this interview we got the inside scoop on a landmark legal case about gender transition with the reporter who was there for every minute of the trial. Benjamin Ryan is an independent health and science reporter and a contributor to The New York Sun. Here’s how a jury held a psychologist and a plastic surgeon liable for $2 million for an operation on a young girl- and what it could mean nationwide.

In this episode we took a whirlwind tour of the Epstein Files, considered the Clintons, went down south to check in on Fulton County, reported on a disturbing lab bust out West, and vented about a miscarriage of justice in England.

On this episode we debated the news out of Minnesota, reviewed how Mamdani did in his first snowstorm, took the early temperature of the new TikTok, analyzed the trends pointing to war in Iran, and reported on a car ramming in Crown Heights.

In this interview we spoke to a senior fellow on the Council of Foreign Relations, Ray Takeyh, about an extraordinary month in Iran. We discussed the possibility of regime change, America's role, the regional implications, how Israel, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are positioning themselves, and what to watch for going forward.

On this episode we analyzed all the drama in the Alps, from Gavin Newsom to Greenland and everything in between. We also caught up on some radical new developments in the Old Dominion, fretted over elections, taught Ms. Rachel a lesson on antisemitism, broke some ice on ICE, and reported on China's long game on birthright citizenship.

In this interview we talked about what might happen with birthright citizenship, broke down the issues with Trump's invocation of the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, and got the scoop on the president's power over the Fed.