Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018)
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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Episodes
- 1 1. Elliott Abrams2026-01-09 · 27mAfter Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s capture, Elliott Abrams–who served in the State Dept. under Reagan, George W. Bush, and Trump–discusses Venezuela’s future and prospects fo
- 2 2. James Clyburn2026-01-16 · 27mRep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) discusses the role of race in politics in America’s past and present, his warning for younger generations, and his new book about South Carolina’s first e
- 3 3. Brandon Johnson2026-01-23 · 27mMayor Brandon Johnson discusses leading Chicago amid ICE raids and clashes with Trump—while facing a budget and pension crisis that threatens the city’s financial future. He addres
- 4 4. Noa Tishby2026-01-30 · 27mActress, activist and author Noa Tishby discusses rising hatred and violence against Jews worldwide. The former Israeli antisemitism envoy explores the evolution of antisemitism an
- 5 5. Brian O’Hara2026-02-06 · 27mMinneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara responds to the latest in Trump’s ICE and Border Patrol surge, cautioning that prolonged federal enforcement risks eroding police reforms and
- 6 6. Natalie Winters and Adam Mockler2026-02-13 · 27mNatalie Winters, co-host of Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast, and Adam Mockler, Gen Z YouTube host, discuss politics, media, and Trump’s immigration policy in a forum at Hofstra U
- 7 7. Jon Meacham2026-02-20 · 27mPulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham reflects on 250 years of American triumphs and tragedies, the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, and the challenges to democracy in the Trum
- 8 8. Mark Cuban2026-02-27 · 27mMark Cuban discusses the cost of healthcare and his battle to lower the price of prescription drugs.
- 9 9. Iran: The Road to War2026-03-13 · 27mAs the war in Iran continues, Firing Line looks back at interviews with policymakers and experts—including Sen. Tom Cotton, retired Gen. David Petraeus, and former Sec. of State Co
- 10 10. Jim Mattis and Ryan Holiday2026-03-20 · 27mFormer Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and bestselling author Ryan Holiday discuss the war in Iran, its potential impact, and how Stoic virtues can inform military leadership in a con
- 11 11. Philip Wallach, Oona Hathaway2026-04-10 · 27mAs presidential power grows, where is Congress? Philip Wallach (American Enterprise Institute) and Oona Hathaway (Yale Law School) confront Congress' diminished power and how to fi
- 12 12. Lanhee Chen2026-04-17 · 27mLanhee Chen, a health care policy expert, breaks down what’s driving America’s health care dysfunction—and lays out market-based ideas to fix it. He takes on the failure of GOP pol
- 13 13. Ben McKenzie2026-04-24 · 27mActor and filmmaker Ben McKenzie unpacks his new documentary “Everyone Is Lying To You For Money” and why he argues the crypto boom is built on hype, risk, and deception. He takes
- 14 14. Yuval Levin and Jeffrey Rosen2026-05-01 · 27mConstitutional scholars Jeffrey Rosen and Yuval Levin discuss America’s founding documents, why the ideas behind the Declaration of Independence and Constitution matter 250 years l
- 15 15. Danielle Crittenden2026-05-08 · 27mAfter the sudden death of her daughter—Miranda Frum, who once worked at Firing Line—author Danielle Crittenden reports from the front lines of grief, offering insight on how loss r
- 16 16. Jim Mattis and Ryan Holiday Part Two - 250th Anniversary2026-05-15 · 27mFormer Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and bestselling author Ryan Holiday examine the ancient philosophy that inspired America’s founders — and why its lessons on courage, duty, and
- 17 17. Tamir Hayman2026-05-29 · 25mGen. (res.) Tamir Hayman, former chief of Israeli military intelligence, examines successes and shortcomings of the Iran war, why key objectives remain unmet, and why American publ
- 18 18. Melissa Murray2026-06-12 · 27mConstitutional scholar Melissa Murray examines why every American should read the Constitution, the unfinished promise of Reconstruction, and what recent Supreme Court decisions re
- 19 19. America at 250: Pursuing a More Perfect Union2026-06-26 · 57m250 years after the Declaration of Independence, Margaret Hoover examines the institutions and sacrifices that have sustained its ideals through conversations with Justice Neil Gor
- 20 20. Eva Moskowitz2026-07-10 · 27mEva Moskowitz--CEO of Success Academy, a public charter school network that outperforms nearly every district in New York--examines America’s education crisis, obstacles to reform,
- 21 21. Stanley McChrystal2026-07-17 · 27mGen. Stanley McChrystal (ret.) discusses the role of the military in America’s 250-year-old democracy, the dangers of politicizing the troops, the importance of presidential charac
- 22 22. Neil Gorsuch2026-07-24 · 24mSupreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses the heroes of the American Revolution, the importance of civics education, declining faith in democracy among young Americans, and the
- 23 23. Melat Kiros2026-07-31 · 27mWhy is democratic socialism gaining momentum? Colorado House candidate Melat Kiros makes the case, defends her criticism of Israel, and argues for a smaller Pentagon budget.
- 24 24. Jamie Dimon2026-08-07 · 27mCan business help solve the housing crisis? JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon unveils a $750B affordable housing and community development initiative and explains why he thinks capita
- 25 25. Marjorie Taylor Green2026-08-28 · 27mFormer Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses her break with President Trump, the possibility of a third party, and why she believes women are not respected in the GOP. She confront
- 26 26. Salman Rushdie2026-09-04 · 27mAuthor Salman Rushdie reflects on surviving an attempted murder, reclaiming his life, and returning to writing. He discusses Iran’s fatwa against him, Palestinian statehood, and wh
- 27 27. Spencer Cox2026-09-11 · 27mOne year after Charlie Kirk’s murder, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox—who called on Americans to find an “off-ramp” from political violence—discusses polarization, alienation, and how to dis
- 28 28. Dambisa Moyo2026-09-18 · 27mAs Trump’s handpicked Fed chair bucks the president’s demands on interest rates, bond markets roil, and AI leaders warn of doomsday, Baroness Dambisa Moyo, chair of the Economic Cl
- 29 29. Anne Applebaum2026-09-25 · 27mAs Trump addresses the UN and hosts Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum explains how an alliance of ideologues and grifters is remaking U.S.
- 30 30. Danny Meyer2026-10-02 · 27mShake Shack founder Danny Meyer dishes on the secret sauce behind his success: putting people before profits. He takes on tipping, AI in restaurants, Anthony Bourdain, and New York
- 31 31. Thom Tillis2026-10-09 · 27mSen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) takes on Trump’s “sycophants,” reveals why he ignored his own instincts by voting to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—and explains why he’s now workin
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