David Sanger
Mentioned in 15 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows
New York Times national security and White House correspondent who specializes in U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program, military strategy, and diplomatic negotiations. He is frequently invited to podcast interviews to provide expert analysis on sensitive geopolitical issues, including regime change strategy, military conflicts, and presidential policy decisions.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Headlines · Jun 15, 2026
Inside the U.S.-Iran Deal, and Trump Hosts U.F.C. Fights
“Covered Iran deal negotiations and spoke with President Trump for 30 minutes about nuclear agreement details”
The Daily · Jun 15, 2026
Inside Trump’s New Deal With Iran
“Guest who spoke directly with President Trump about the Iran deal and provided analysis of negotiations”
The Headlines · Jun 3, 2026
Trump’s Controversial Pick to Oversee U.S. Intelligence, and a Surge in Preventable Diseases
“Times reporter analyzing delays in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and diplomatic inefficiencies”
The Headlines · May 29, 2026
U.S. Ramps Up Deadly Boat Strikes, and What Trump’s Stock Trades Show
“Introduced as show host and Times reporter covering White House decisions and their global impact”
Morning Joe · May 6, 2026
Rubio: ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in Iran Is Over
“Reported detailed analysis of Trump's five Iran war objectives with only one achieved, contradicting administration victory claims”
The Headlines · Apr 8, 2026
Trump Backs Down on Iran, and an A.I. ‘Reckoning’
“Analyzed Iran-US tensions and provided reporting on ceasefire details for The Daily podcast”

The Daily · Apr 8, 2026
A Cease-Fire in Iran
“Primary guest expert explaining the U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations and Trump's escalation tactics”

The Daily · Mar 30, 2026
Trump Says He’s Ready for Diplomacy. Iran? Not So Much.
“Expert guest analyzing US-Iran diplomatic dynamics and negotiation prospects”

The Daily · Mar 1, 2026
The Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader and the End of an Era in the Middle East
“New York Times correspondent explaining US foreign policy and Iran regime change strategy”
Fresh Air · Feb 26, 2026
Is the U.S. headed toward military conflict with Iran?
“White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times; primary guest discussing Iran nuclear program, military buildup, and diplomatic negotiations”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 26, 2026
The Good Old Butter & Tug
“New York Times reporter with sources on Iran nuclear negotiations and U.S. military strategy”

The Daily · Feb 25, 2026
Trump’s Very Long, Very Partisan State of the Union Speech
“New York Times chief Washington correspondent analyzing Trump's State of the Union speech”

The Daily · Feb 24, 2026
Trump Weighs War With Iran
“New York Times correspondent analyzing U.S. military buildup and Iran strategy”
NatSec Matters · Jan 21, 2026
The Future of the Iranian Regime: Jeffrey Feltman
“New York Times journalist; reported Israeli concerns about timing of U.S. military action against Iran”
Pivot · Jan 9, 2026
Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit, ICE Shooting Fallout, and Warner Bros. Says No (Again)
“Historian; discussed Venezuela policy and geopolitical implications in podcast with Swisher”