Sanity by The New York Sun

In this episode we broke down the results of one of the most stunning elections of the last 50 years — the winners, the losers, and the forces and factors that explain it all. We also took stock of the state of democracy in Poland, wondered about Josh Shapiro's secret sauce, analyzed some troubling crime numbers, and considered where America goes from here.

In this interview we spoke to longtime pollster John McLaughlin about the results of the 2026 midterm elections. We got a big picture overview and dove into the details from coast to coast to explain the dramatic results — and predict President Trump's next move.

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.