Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

California Senator Alex Padilla makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses his book "Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law."

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) shares her views on standing up to antisemitism and violence against women.

Jocelyn Benson, Benjamin Ginsberg and David Becker discuss the integrity of American elections.

James Carville discusses how President Biden's decision to step aside has reshaped the election.

GOP strategist Mike Murphy says Democrats need to replace President Biden in the 2024 election.

Matt Pottinger says China's cold war against the U.S. is intensifying.

Edward O'Keefe discusses his book on the 26th president and the five women who shaped him.

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) discusses his split with progressives and Trump's rally in his district.

Author and podcast host Dan Senor discusses the daring rescue of four Israeli hostages in Gaza.

George Conway defends the merits of the New York hush money case against Trump as the verdict nears.

Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her new book examining the 1960s through the eyes of her late husband

Journalist Fareed Zakaria urges Biden to change his policies on the border and on Israel.

NYT columnist Frank Bruni discusses his book, The Age of Grievance, about the culture of victimhood

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer discusses the Arizona indictment of Trump allies.

Melissa Murray discusses Donald Trump's first criminal trial in Manhattan.

Coleman Hughes, author of "The End of Race Politics," argues for a colorblind America.

Futurist and author Ari Wallach discusses his PBS series "A Brief History of the Future."

Jonathan Haidt explores how social media led to Gen Z's mental health crisis.

Margaret Hoover moderates a forum at Hofstra U. on whether the Electoral College should be

At Hofstra University, Margaret Hoover leads a forum with two conservatives on the impact of a second Trump term. Amanda Carpenter warns of Trump's authoritarian impulses; Mike Gonzalez argues Trump would restore effective conservative policies.

Actor Liev Schreiber discusses the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

Jared Cohen discusses "Life After Power," his new book about post-presidential role.

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila Johnson discusses her memoir "Walk Through Fire".

Ret. Gen. David Petraeus discusses the response to the Iran-backed militia's drone strike.

New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu explains why he supports Nikki Haley for president.

Tony Gonzales discusses the influx of migrants and his policy ideas addressing the crisis.

Tim Alberta discusses his book exploring evangelical Christians' loyalty to Donald Trump.

Rising Democratic star and political newcomer Gov. Wes Moore discusses overcoming tragedy to become a Rhodes Scholar, Army captain, bestselling author and Maryland's first Black governor. He details his plans for tackling poverty and crime.

Author and cultural critic Thomas Chatterton Williams explains why he thinks Americans need to unlearn traditional racial constructs in order to achieve equality. He also discusses the impact of culture wars and wokeness on contemporary politics.

Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann talks about the 34 felony count indictment against Donald Trump, the prosecution's strengths and weaknesses and what to expect as Trump faces more criminal probes.

Supermodel and 1980s cover girl Paulina Porizkova discusses aging and ageism, harassment in modeling, her journey out of Communist Czechoslovakia, struggling with mental health, and the breakdown of her marriage to the late Cars' singer Ric Ocasek.

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.

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, the second Republican governor to be re-elected in Maryland and a vocal Trump critic, discusses why he won't challenge Trump for the GOP nomination, economic policy proposals, and the future of the GOP.

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI)—chair of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party—discusses how the US should respond to growing threats from the CCP. He discusses trade, the dangers of TikTok, and says the US should commit to defending Taiwan.

Artist, activist and former political prisoner Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond, whether the West can handle China's rising influence and his latest act of self-expression, his memoir.

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley—the first to challenge Trump—discusses serving as Trump's Ambassador to the UN, foreign policy threats to the US, and the future of the GOP. Haley's 2019 interview includes never-before-seen footage.

Brian O'Hara—Minneapolis' first new police chief since George Floyd's death—discusses policing after the death of Tyre Nichols renewed calls for reform. He weighs in on racial disparities, qualified immunity, gun violence and elevated crime rates.

Brown economist Glenn Loury says affirmative action and reparations will not solve inequality and defends free speech on college campuses. Loury—who at 33 became Harvard's first Black tenured economics professor—discusses how his views have evolved.

Media mogul Barry Diller discusses why he thinks Hollywood and the Oscars are irrelevant, the future of streaming, why he does not believe Alec Baldwin is responsible for the "Rust" set shooting, and what's ahead in politics.

Nancy Mace discusses the challenges of being a Republican who rejects the GOP's extremes and supports bipartisan solutions on abortion, cannabis and other issues. She weighs in on the classified documents investigations and debt ceiling.

Pulitzer Prize winning-author and presidential biographer Jon Meacham discusses how today's leaders compare to their predecessors. Meacham, who has helped craft some of Biden's key speeches, weighs in on today's GOP and whether Biden will run again.

Reverend Al Sharpton discusses his evolution as a civil rights leader and the challenges and controversies he has faced. He weighs in on the progress of the movement and the power of Black voters.

Firing Line's conversation with Mike Pence on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack.

Matthew Continetti discusses the evolution & future of the American conservative movement.

Yo-Yo Ma discusses how music connects cultures and comforts people in the darkest hours.

Misty Copeland discusses becoming American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer.

Maria Ressa discusses how the spread of false news on social media threatens democracy.

Vice President Mike Pence explains his break with President Trump over January 6.

Raphael Warnock discusses the economy, abortion and other key issues in the upcoming race.

Former Attorney General William Barr denounces Trump's 2024 bid.

Governor Asa Hutchinson assesses the GOP's weak performance in the 2022 midterm elections.

Maggie Haberman gives the inside account of interviewing Donald Trump for her biography.

Evan McMullin discusses his race against Utah's Republican Sen. Mike Lee.

Matthew Continetti discusses the evolution & future of the American conservative movement.

Masih Alinejad calls the protests in Iran a revolution that will bring down the regime.

Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) discusses surviving sexual assault as she is out with a memoir.

Ukrainian Amb. to the U.S. Oksana Markarova discusses Russia's nuclear threats.

Iván Duque Márquez warns against the rise of left-wing populism in Colombia.

Ken Burns & Sarah Botstein discuss their documentary series,"The U.S. and the Holocaust."

Marine veteran and author Elliot Ackerman reflects on the war's strategic failures.

Legendary singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins discusses writing enduring hits for films.

James Kirchick discusses his bestseller Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington.

Adam Grant examines the value of rethinking deeply-held beliefs in an ever-changing world.

Christine Todd Whitman calls the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade judicial activism.

Matt Damon and Gary White discuss their goal to end the global water crisis.

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) discusses his support for Donald Trump leading up to January 6.

Adam Grant examines the value of rethinking deeply-held beliefs in an ever-changing world.

Senator Chris Murphy discusses his first success to stop America's gun violence epidemic.

James Kirchick discusses his bestseller Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington.

Christine Todd Whitman calls the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade judicial activism.

Ben Ginsberg discusses speaking out against Trump at the January 6 hearings.

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) discusses the economy, Jan. 6, and other key midterm issues.

Rhiannon Giddens discusses her mission to reclaim the true history of the banjo.

Renowned journalist Tina Brown predicts what is next for the British monarchy.

"The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood discusses what a post-Roe America could mean.

Fmr Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses how artificial intelligence will change the world.

Mary Ziegler & Ed Whelan discuss their views on the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion.

US Amb. to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield talks holding Putin accountable for war crimes.

Legendary journalist Tina Brown discusses her new book about the royals.

Marie Yovanovitch discusses Putin's new offensive and Ukrainian resolve.

Matt Damon and Gary White discuss their goal to end the global water crisis.

Chris Coons discusses the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.

Rhiannon Giddens discusses her mission to reclaim the true history of the banjo.

Lynsey Addario discusses shooting an image that exposed Putin's war crimes in Ukraine.

Author Margaret Atwood discusses her dystopian classic, "The Handmaid's Tale".

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Andrew Sullivan discusses how woke culture backlash is impacting electoral politics.

Dana Canedy discusses her book "A Journal for Jordan" that is now a major movie.

Michael McFaul discusses the rising tensions as Russian troops surround Ukraine.

NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom discusses the genocide of the Uyghurs.

Lonnie Bunch discusses the importance of studying a complete history.

Success Academy CEO Eva Moskowitz makes the case for school choice.

Indra Nooyi discusses her rise up America's corporate ladder after emigrating from India.

Author and anchor Fareed Zakaria discusses the lessons of Covid-19.

Adam Kinzinger discusses the Jan. 6 attack as the nation marks the one-year anniversary.

Artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond.

John Lithgow discusses his new collection of poems and his take on contemporary politics.

Dana Canedy discusses her book A Journal for Jordan that is now a major movie.

Republican Chris Christie says the GOP needs to renounce conspiracy theories.

Firing Line interviews three dissidents: Hatice Cengiz, Jewher Ilham, and Leopoldo Lopez.

Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George discuss the need for civil discourse.

Senator Tim Scott discusses growing up in poverty in South Carolina.

Artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond.

Andrew Sullivan discusses the need for open debate with different perspectives.

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-NJ, discusses his immigration reform plan.

Russia expert Dr. Fiona Hill discusses the rise of populism in the U.S.

John Lithgow discusses his new collection of poems and his take on contemporary politics.

Firing Line interviews three dissidents: Hatice Cengiz, Jewher Ilham, and Leopoldo Lopez.

Billionaire Frank McCourt discusses his venture to create social media alternatives.

Economist Mohamed A. El-Erian outlines his concern that inflation will persist.

George Will discusses the conservative movement and what's next for Trumpism.

Rep. Peter Meijer, R-MI, discusses the U.S. exit from Afghanistan.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses America's mission to return to the moon.

McMaster responds to the attack in Kabul; Petraeus discusses withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Columbia University linguist John McWhorter explains the origins of critical race theory.

Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the explosive growth of big tech and corporate mergers.

Elissa Slotkin discusses the investigation into the attack on the Capitol & voting rights.

Dr. Celine Gounder and Dr. Ashish Jha discuss the dangers of the Delta variant.

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-FL, discusses the ongoing oppression on in Cuba.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses America's mission to return to the moon.

Four-star Admiral William McRaven shares stories of heroism from his service to America.

Admiral William McRaven discusses the imminent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.

CNN anchor Don Lemon discusses his new book on racism in America's past and present.

Lawrence Summers discusses his concerns about a post-Covid economy leading to inflation.

Robert Reich and Maya MacGuineas discuss America's staggering national debt.

Yo-Yo Ma performs & discusses his belief that music can comfort people & connect cultures.

Irshad Manji discusses how she thinks diversity should be defined and taught.

Garry Kasparov warns about the rising tide of authoritarianism worldwide.

Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the explosive growth of big tech and corporate mergers.

Sen. Mazie Hirono discusses her recent bipartisan bill addressing anti-Asian hate crimes.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) discusses what it means to be a Republican post-Trump.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) discusses working across the aisle to protect veterans.

Robert Reich and Maya MacGuineas discuss America's staggering national debt.

Anne Applebaum and David Frum discuss the future of the GOP.

Yo-Yo Ma performs & discusses his belief that music can comfort people & connect cultures.

Jennifer Granholm explains how Biden's administration plans to achieve clean energy goals.

Bari Weiss discusses the rise of anti-Semitism across the political spectrum.

Charles Blow discusses his plan for a reverse migration to the South for Black Americans.

Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses his judicial philosophy.

Dr. Michael Osterholm says new COVID-19 strains will likely cause cases to surge in March.

Jaime Herrera Beutler, who voted to impeach Pres. Trump, discusses the impeachment trial.

Charles Blow discusses his plan for a reverse migration to the South for Black Americans.

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) discusses former President Trump's looming impeachment trial.

Historians Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden.

Joe Manchin discusses the Capitol attack and the second impeachment of President Trump.

Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol.

Activist, attorney and author Bakari Sellers discusses the Black Lives Matter movement.

Neil Gorsuch discusses his judicial philosophy and the breakdown of civility in America.

Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas breaks down the intersection of sports and COVID-19.

Philanthropist Melinda Gates discusses COVID-19's toll on women.

Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George discuss the need for civil discourse.

CEO Albert Bourla discusses Pfizer's eight-month race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Anthony Fauci discusses the latest science on COVID-19 and the race to develop a vaccine.

Tammy Duckworth discusses the VP debate and the COVID-19 outbreak in the White House.

Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discusses the battle over the Supreme Court.

Val Demings discusses the SCOTUS vacancy, police reform, & Florida's role in the election.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders discusses her new book and her time in the Trump administration.

Bernie Sanders discusses supporting Biden's presidential bid despite policy differences.

Meet conservative women running for a first term in Congress.

Rich Lowry discusses his latest book in which he makes the case for nationalism.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer discusses Michigan's key role in the 2020 election.

Stuart Stevens discusses his opposition to President Trump and the current GOP.

Larry Kudlow discusses COVID-19's impact on the economy, jobs and businesses.

Melinda Gates discusses the race to develop vaccines and COVID-19's toll on women.

Gov. Mike DeWine discusses why COVID-19 cases are surging in his state of Ohio.

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses Georgia's surge in COVID-19 cases.

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton says Donald Trump is unfit for a second term.

Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand virus testing access with his non-profit, CORE.

Meet conservative women running for a first term in Congress.

Margaret Hoover interviews several female Republican rising stars in Congress.

Stacey Abrams discusses the fight for racial justice and her views on police reform.

Bakari Sellers discusses the death of George Floyd and if this moment can lead to change.

Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband discuss how COVID-19 will affect women & girls worldwide.

Cornel West and Robert George discuss the importance of civil discourse in this era.

Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand virus testing access with his non-profit, CORE.

Susan Rice calls President Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic abysmal.

Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband discuss how COVID-19 will affect women & girls worldwide.

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the hardest-hit state.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio discusses the push among some states to reopen.

Mark Cuban discusses advising Trump as a member of his new group on reopening the U.S.

Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses what is next for the coronavirus.

CT Gov. Ned Lamont discusses his efforts to fight COVID-19.

Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden discusses the coronavirus and measures to fight it.

Ken Starr discusses his investigation that led to the impeachment of President Clinton.

Jeh Johnson discusses the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus.

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley joins Firing Line.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

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Historian Max Boot discusses President Donald Trump and the conservative movement.

Jeff Weaver, Bernie Sanders' former campaign manager, discusses the midterms.

Peter Navarro on trade wars, tariffs, and the threat from China.

Republican Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska joins to discuss loneliness and the Senate.

Leonard Leo joins to discuss the recent Supreme Court confirmation process.

Lt. Col. Oliver North, President of the National Rifle Association, joins.

Christine Lagarde of the IMF joins to discuss women and economic inclusion.

The Executive Editor of National Review joins to discuss conservative populism.

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson joins to explore the stars, science, and human conflict.

Pastor J.D. Greear speaks on faith, racism, and political support for Donald Trump.

DeRay Mckesson joins to discuss his new book.

What does #metoo mean for the most vulnerable?

Dr. Jordan Peterson, accidental icon of the Conservative movement, joins this week.

The Supreme Court, teacher's unions, and improving education, with Randi Weingarten.

Progressive Senator Jeff Merkley joins this week on Firing Line.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses her ideas and the future of democratic-socialism.

"Firing Line" explores the federal government's poverty agenda with Speaker Ryan.

The #MeToo movement, the resurrection of the ERA and the changing rules for Miss America.

What does it mean to be a conservative in the age of Trump?