David Sanger

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 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

The Daily Fresh Air Armstrong & Getty On Demand NatSec Matters Pivot

Episode Appearances

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”

U.S.-Iran Military Conflict and CeasefireStrait of Hormuz Control and Global Oil SupplyNuclear Weapons Negotiations and Verification

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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”

US-Iran diplomatic negotiationsMilitary intervention effectivenessEnergy security and oil markets

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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”

Iran regime change strategyUS-Israel military coordinationMiddle East regional warfare

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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”

Iran Nuclear Program and Enrichment CapabilitiesU.S.-Iran Military Confrontation and Escalation RiskDiplomatic Negotiations Without Traditional State Department

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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”

2028 Democratic Presidential RaceGavin Newsom Political ViabilityDemocratic Party Internal Conflict

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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”

Presidential approval ratingsState of the Union speech analysisTariff policy and Supreme Court rulings

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The Daily · Feb 24, 2026

Trump Weighs War With Iran

“New York Times correspondent analyzing U.S. military buildup and Iran strategy”

U.S.-Iran military tensionsMiddle East military buildupNuclear weapons proliferation

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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”

Iranian Regime Collapse Scenarios and TimelinesIRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) Political Power and Elite CohesionCurrency Devaluation and Economic Sanctions Impact on Regime Stability

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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”

ICE Shooting and Law Enforcement AccountabilityVenezuela Oil Acquisition and Resource ImperialismGreenland Military Expansion and NATO Relations

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