Sanity by The New York Sun

In this episode we analyzed election results from Brazil and Israel, predicted what might happen in America's midterms next week, commented on Gal Gadot's plan to move back to Israel, took stock of a new law in Britain, and received some much needed perspective from an unlikely source.

In this interview we spoke to Joseph Hernandez, the Republican candidate for New York Comptroller. A longtime entrepreneur who has helped build 12 companies, Hernandez told us about why comptroller is such a vital job, how he would tackle fraud and abuse, his strategy for fixing the MTA, and how New York can be less of a fiscal basket case.

In this live taping of Sanity, we interviewed Newt Gingrich, a New York Sun columnist who served as the 50th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. We discussed his new book, "America's Golden Age," the midterm elections, and his vision for America's direction over the next 50 years.

In this episode we looked ahead to the day after the midterm elections, caught up with the latest developments on fraud in DC, reported on a disturbing story out of Saudi Arabia, took the temperature of Israel's economy, and vented about Sally Rooney.

In this interview we spoke with City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino about New York City politics. She took us inside the council and behind the scenes at City Hall, sharing what it's like to work with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She also shared her candid reflections on next month's races and where Gotham is headed.

In this episode we broke down all the marquee debates—New York and national—and read the tea leaves ahead of next month's elections. We also covered the latest on the Ilhan Omar investigation, explored debanking, analyzed Jack Smith's sweep of GOP donors, uncovered the surprising origins of Columbus Day, and gasped at President Obama's shocking if not surprising comments about Israel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'