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Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and voices from across the ideological spectrum.
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Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and voices from across the ideological spectrum.
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Episode 1
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-IL, one of two Republicans on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, discusses what lawmakers have learned and what questions remain unanswered – as the nation marks the one-year anniversary of that deadly day.
Guest stars Adam Kinzinger
Episode 2
Author and anchor Fareed Zakaria discusses the lessons of Covid-19 as the world enters the third year of the pandemic; Zakaria, who as a student brought William F. Buckley Jr. to Yale, also discusses threats to democracy at home and abroad.
Guest stars Fareed Zakaria
Episode 3
Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi discusses her rise up America’s corporate ladder after emigrating from India. She also weighs in on the future of the workplace, the care economy and the role companies should play in addressing problems in society.
Guest stars Indra Nooyi
Episode 4
Success Academy CEO Eva Moskowitz makes the case for school choice as her network of charter schools in NYC outperforms schools across the state. She discusses the role of teachers unions, education reform proposals and the impact of the pandemic.
Guest stars Eva Moskowitz
Episode 5
Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie Bunch kicks off Black History Month with a discussion on the importance of studying a complete history, the role of museums in society and his continued work to preserve America’s story for future generations.
Guest stars Lonnie G. Bunch III
Episode 6
NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, a prominent critic of his native Turkey and China, discusses the genocide of the Uyghurs, his call for a boycott of the Beijing Olympic Games, and his criticisms of the NBA and Nike for business ties with China.
Guest stars Enes Kanter Freedom
Episode 7
Michael McFaul, the U.S. ambassador to Russia in the Obama administration, discusses the rising tensions as Russian troops surround Ukraine and appear poised to invade. He assesses Putin’s motivations and the prospects for deterrence and diplomacy.
Guest stars Michael McFaul
Episode 8
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor discusses Russia's invasion of its neighbor and Ukraine's resistance, the response of the U.S. and allies economically and militarily, and where the conflict is headed.
Guest stars William B. Taylor
Episode 9
“The Handmaid’s Tale” author Margaret Atwood discusses her dystopian classic and being a consultant on the hit Hulu series based on it. Atwood reflects on using fiction and essays to warn about authoritarianism, climate change and other dangers.
Guest stars Margaret Atwood
Episode 10
Pulitzer Prize-winning war photojournalist Lynsey Addario joins from Kyiv to discuss shooting a defining image that exposed Putin’s war crimes in Ukraine, finding humanity amid horror on the ground, and her drive to document conflict zones.
Guest stars Lynsey Addario
Episode 11
Grammy Award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens discusses what her journey from opera to Black string band music taught her about her own identity, her mission to reclaim the true history of the banjo, and how her “American music” transcends genres.
Guest stars Rhiannon Giddens
Episode 12
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) discusses the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court but says public trust in the institution is falling. He responds to Russian war crimes in Ukraine and assesses Biden’s legislative agenda to date.
Guest stars Chris Coons
Episode 13
Oscar-winner Matt Damon and water expert Gary White discuss their goal to end the global water crisis for 771 million people in their lifetimes. They explain how they use microfinance and impact investing to help millions gain access to clean water.
Guest stars Matt Damon
Episode 14
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch discusses Putin's new offensive, Ukrainian resolve, and whether Russian atrocities are genocide. The impeachment witness analyzes Trump's dealings with Ukraine and Biden's response to the war.
Guest stars Marie Yovanovitch
Episode 15
Legendary journalist Tina Brown discusses her new book about the royals, with reporting on Megxit, Prince Andrew, and what happens after Queen Elizabeth's reign. She weighs in on the future of magazines and billionaire Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover.
Where to watch Firing Line with Margaret HooverEpisode 16
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses holding Putin accountable for war crimes and tackling the global food security crisis that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has accelerated. She addresses the UN's mission and possible reforms.
Guest stars Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Episode 17
Legal scholars Mary Ziegler and Ed Whelan discuss their differing views on the Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, the future of abortion law in America, and what this expected ruling could mean for other cases.
Where to watch Firing Line with Margaret HooverEpisode 18
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses how artificial intelligence will change the world and impact the future of jobs, medicine and warfare. He says we need to prepare for the dark sides of AI and weighs in on other tech issues and climate change.
Where to watch Firing Line with Margaret HooverEpisode 19
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D), Georgia's first Black US senator and a minister, discusses the economy, Jan. 6, and other key midterm issues. Warnock is up against ex-football star Herschel Walker, a Trump-backed candidate, in a closely watched 2022 race.
Guest stars Raphael Warnock
Episode 20
Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg discusses speaking out against Trump and other election deniers at the January 6 hearings. He weighs in on efforts to reform federal election laws and assesses whether Trump will be prosecuted.
Guest stars Ben Ginsberg
Episode 21
Pro-choice Republican and fmr. NJ Gov. Christine Todd Whitman calls the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe judicial activism and says women will be harmed. She reflects on how the GOP became an anti-choice party and on polarization in America.
Guest stars Christine Todd Whitman
Episode 22
Author James Kirchick discusses his New York Times bestseller “Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington,” a chronicle of gay powerbrokers from the FDR presidency through the Cold War and into the Clinton years – and the risks they faced.
Guest stars James Kirchick
Episode 23
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-CT, discusses his first success in a decade-long fight to stop America’s gun violence epidemic and explains how the new law may have stopped the Highland Park shooter. He addresses urban gun violence and the weakening gun lobby.
Guest stars Chris Murphy
Episode 24
Organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant examines the value of rethinking deeply-held beliefs in an ever-changing world. He discusses how that approach could reshape our work, politics, and daily discourse for the better.
Where to watch Firing Line with Margaret HooverEpisode 25
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) discusses his support for Trump leading up to Jan. 6, whether Trump’s inaction that day violated his oath, and what it may mean for 2024. He also makes his case against what he sees as a Democratic plot to pack the Supreme Court.
Guest stars Mike Lee
Episode 26
Legendary singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins discusses writing enduring hits for films like “Top Gun” and "Footloose," reuniting with Jim Messina, and other highs and lows of his 50-year career as he's out with his memoir, "Still Alright."
Guest stars Kenny Loggins
Episode 27
One year after U.S. troops left Afghanistan and 21 years after 9/11, Marine veteran and author Elliot Ackerman reflects on the war’s strategic failures, his own efforts to get Afghans out, and the dangers of America’s growing civil-military divide.
Guest stars Elliot Ackerman
Episode 28
Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein discuss their new documentary series,“The U.S. and the Holocaust,” which examines America's response to Nazi atrocities, why the U.S. failed to take in more refugees, and how themes from the past echo today.
Guest stars Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein
Episode 29
Former Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez warns against the rise of left-wing populism in Colombia and across Latin America. He also discusses the war on drugs, the crisis in Venezuela, and the global impact of threats to democracy in the U.S.
Guest stars Iván Duque
Episode 30
Ukrainian Amb. to the U.S. Oksana Markarova discusses Russia’s nuclear threats as Putin annexes territory and mobilizes 300,000 reservists. She weighs in on Russian war crimes that she calls “genocide” and makes the case for continued U.S. support.
Guest stars Oksana Markarova
Episode 31
Progressive 'Squad' member Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) discusses surviving sexual assault and her experience with abortion as she is out with a memoir. She discusses her role in the Black Lives Matters protests, policing, and other policy priorities.
Guest stars Cori Bush
Episode 32
Exiled Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad calls the protests in Iran over the government's brutal treatment of women a revolution that will bring down the regime. She also says the U.S. should do much more to support the protestors.
Guest stars Masih alinejab
Episode 33
Author and journalist Matthew Continetti discusses the evolution and future of the American conservative movement. He examines how figures like William F. Buckley Jr., Ronald Reagan, Rush Limbaugh and Donald Trump led, shaped and changed the right.
Guest stars Matthew Continetti
Episode 34
Independent conservative candidate Evan McMullin discusses his race against Utah's Republican Sen. Mike Lee, which could decide control of the Senate. McMullin criticizes Lee's support of Trump and his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Guest stars Evan McMullin
Episode 35
Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman gives the inside account of interviewing Donald Trump for her new biography. She discusses the latest on the investigations he is facing and why she believes Trump will run in 2024.
Guest stars Maggie Haberman
Episode 36
Republican Governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson assesses the GOP’s weak performance in the 2022 midterm elections, how key issues like abortion played into the race, how it may affect Donald Trump’s role in the party and what this means for 2024.
Guest stars Asa Hutchinson
Episode 37
Former Attorney General William Barr denounces Trump's 2024 bid and says his ex-boss should step aside. Barr discusses his high-profile resignation from the Trump administration, the state of the DOJ, and the current investigations of Trump.
Guest stars William Barr
Episode 38
Vice President Mike Pence defends the work of the Trump administration while explaining his break with President Trump over January 6. He discusses the investigations of Trump, his call for civility, and his potential presidential candidacy in 2024.
Guest stars Mike Pence
Episode 39
Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist who faces life in prison for standing up to authoritarianism in the Philippines, discusses how the spread of false news through social media threatens democracy and the importance of a free press.
Guest stars Maria Ressa
Episode 40
Misty Copeland discusses becoming American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer and the role her mentor, trailblazing Black ballerina Raven Wilkinson, played in her rise. Copeland weighs in on diversity in ballet, motherhood and her future.
Guest stars Misty Copeland
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