Sandy Cohen: podcast appearances and interviews

Sanford 'Sandy' Cohen is a fictional character on the Fox series The O.C., portrayed by Peter Gallagher. He is married to Kirsten Cohen and has three children. Sandy is the son of Sophie Cohen and has an unnamed brother and sister. His parents and siblings are not featured in the series. Initially a public defender, Sandy's career includes working in a law firm before founding his own practice and eventually taking over his late father-in-law's company, the Newport Group. Following an incident where his son Seth accidentally burned down the Newport Group headquarters, Sandy returned to practicing law as a defense lawyer. Later, he became a law professor. Throughout the series, Sandy is depicted as a moral center who guides and supports his family and friends, including Seth and Ryan, as well as their love interests. He has a history of supporting more liberal political causes and campaigned for Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale in 1984, contrasting with his wife Kirsten's support for Ronald Reagan. His character plays a pivotal role in navigating complex personal issues and providing moral guidance within the series.