Firing Line with Margaret Hoover maintains the character of the original, providing a platform that is diligent in its commitment to civility and the rigorous exchange of opinion. Interviews and debates will highlight leading lights from the left and right, complemented by archival footage from the original Firing Line to remind viewers of longstanding conservative and liberal arguments, where they've been disproved or reinforced over time.
What does it mean to be a conservative in the age of Trump?
The #MeToo movement, the resurrection of the ERA and the changing rules for Miss America.
"Firing Line" explores the federal government's poverty agenda with Speaker Ryan.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses her ideas and the future of democratic-socialism.
Progressive Senator Jeff Merkley joins this week on Firing Line.
The Supreme Court, teacher's unions, and improving education, with Randi Weingarten.
Dr. Jordan Peterson, accidental icon of the Conservative movement, joins this week.
What does #metoo mean for the most vulnerable?
DeRay Mckesson joins to discuss his new book.
Pastor J.D. Greear speaks on faith, racism, and political support for Donald Trump.
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson joins to explore the stars, science, and human conflict.
The Executive Editor of National Review joins to discuss conservative populism.
Christine Lagarde of the IMF joins to discuss women and economic inclusion.
Lt. Col. Oliver North, President of the National Rifle Association, joins.
Leonard Leo joins to discuss the recent Supreme Court confirmation process.
Republican Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska joins to discuss loneliness and the Senate.
Peter Navarro on trade wars, tariffs, and the threat from China.
Jeff Weaver, Bernie Sanders' former campaign manager, discusses the midterms.
Historian Max Boot discusses President Donald Trump and the conservative movement.
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.
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley joins Firing Line.
Jeh Johnson discusses the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus.
Ken Starr discusses his investigation that led to the impeachment of President Clinton.
Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Joe Manchin discusses the Capitol attack and the second impeachment of President Trump.
Historians Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden.
Adam Kinzinger discusses the Jan. 6 attack as the nation marks the one-year anniversary.
Author and anchor Fareed Zakaria discusses the lessons of Covid-19.
Indra Nooyi discusses her rise up America's corporate ladder after emigrating from India.
Firing Line's conversation with Mike Pence on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack.
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.
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.
Tim Alberta discusses his book exploring evangelical Christians' loyalty to Donald Trump.
Tony Gonzales discusses the influx of migrants and his policy ideas addressing the crisis.
New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu explains why he supports Nikki Haley for president.
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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.
Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden discusses the coronavirus and measures to fight it.
CT Gov. Ned Lamont discusses his efforts to fight COVID-19.
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses what is next for the coronavirus.
Mark Cuban discusses advising Trump as a member of his new group on reopening the U.S.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio discusses the push among some states to reopen.
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the hardest-hit state.
Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband discuss how COVID-19 will affect women & girls worldwide.
Susan Rice calls President Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic abysmal.
Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand virus testing access with his non-profit, CORE.
Cornel West and Robert George discuss the importance of civil discourse in this era.
Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband discuss how COVID-19 will affect women & girls worldwide.
Bakari Sellers discusses the death of George Floyd and if this moment can lead to change.
Stacey Abrams discusses the fight for racial justice and her views on police reform.
Margaret Hoover interviews several female Republican rising stars in Congress.
Meet conservative women running for a first term in Congress.
Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand virus testing access with his non-profit, CORE.
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton says Donald Trump is unfit for a second term.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses Georgia's surge in COVID-19 cases.
Gov. Mike DeWine discusses why COVID-19 cases are surging in his state of Ohio.
Melinda Gates discusses the race to develop vaccines and COVID-19's toll on women.
Larry Kudlow discusses COVID-19's impact on the economy, jobs and businesses.
Stuart Stevens discusses his opposition to President Trump and the current GOP.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer discusses Michigan's key role in the 2020 election.
Rich Lowry discusses his latest book in which he makes the case for nationalism.
Meet conservative women running for a first term in Congress.
Bernie Sanders discusses supporting Biden's presidential bid despite policy differences.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders discusses her new book and her time in the Trump administration.
Val Demings discusses the SCOTUS vacancy, police reform, & Florida's role in the election.
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discusses the battle over the Supreme Court.
Tammy Duckworth discusses the VP debate and the COVID-19 outbreak in the White House.
Anthony Fauci discusses the latest science on COVID-19 and the race to develop a vaccine.
Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.
CEO Albert Bourla discusses Pfizer's eight-month race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George discuss the need for civil discourse.
Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas breaks down the intersection of sports and COVID-19.
Philanthropist Melinda Gates discusses COVID-19's toll on women.
Neil Gorsuch discusses his judicial philosophy and the breakdown of civility in America.
Activist, attorney and author Bakari Sellers discusses the Black Lives Matter movement.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) discusses former President Trump's looming impeachment trial.
Charles Blow discusses his plan for a reverse migration to the South for Black Americans.
Jaime Herrera Beutler, who voted to impeach Pres. Trump, discusses the impeachment trial.
Dr. Michael Osterholm says new COVID-19 strains will likely cause cases to surge in March.
Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses his judicial philosophy.
Charles Blow discusses his plan for a reverse migration to the South for Black Americans.
Bari Weiss discusses the rise of anti-Semitism across the political spectrum.
Jennifer Granholm explains how Biden's administration plans to achieve clean energy goals.
Yo-Yo Ma performs & discusses his belief that music can comfort people & connect cultures.
Anne Applebaum and David Frum discuss the future of the GOP.
Robert Reich and Maya MacGuineas discuss America's staggering national debt.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) discusses working across the aisle to protect veterans.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) discusses what it means to be a Republican post-Trump.
Sen. Mazie Hirono discusses her recent bipartisan bill addressing anti-Asian hate crimes.
Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the explosive growth of big tech and corporate mergers.
Garry Kasparov warns about the rising tide of authoritarianism worldwide.
Irshad Manji discusses how she thinks diversity should be defined and taught.
Yo-Yo Ma performs & discusses his belief that music can comfort people & connect cultures.
Robert Reich and Maya MacGuineas discuss America's staggering national debt.
Lawrence Summers discusses his concerns about a post-Covid economy leading to inflation.
CNN anchor Don Lemon discusses his new book on racism in America's past and present.
Admiral William McRaven discusses the imminent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
Four-star Admiral William McRaven shares stories of heroism from his service to America.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses America's mission to return to the moon.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-FL, discusses the ongoing oppression on in Cuba.
Dr. Celine Gounder and Dr. Ashish Jha discuss the dangers of the Delta variant.
Elissa Slotkin discusses the investigation into the attack on the Capitol & voting rights.
Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the explosive growth of big tech and corporate mergers.
Columbia University linguist John McWhorter explains the origins of critical race theory.
McMaster responds to the attack in Kabul; Petraeus discusses withdrawal from Afghanistan.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses America's mission to return to the moon.
Rep. Peter Meijer, R-MI, discusses the U.S. exit from Afghanistan.
George Will discusses the conservative movement and what's next for Trumpism.
Economist Mohamed A. El-Erian outlines his concern that inflation will persist.
Billionaire Frank McCourt discusses his venture to create social media alternatives.
Firing Line interviews three dissidents: Hatice Cengiz, Jewher Ilham, and Leopoldo Lopez.
John Lithgow discusses his new collection of poems and his take on contemporary politics.
Russia expert Dr. Fiona Hill discusses the rise of populism in the U.S.
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-NJ, discusses his immigration reform plan.
Andrew Sullivan discusses the need for open debate with different perspectives.
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond.
Senator Tim Scott discusses growing up in poverty in South Carolina.
Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George discuss the need for civil discourse.
Firing Line interviews three dissidents: Hatice Cengiz, Jewher Ilham, and Leopoldo Lopez.
Republican Chris Christie says the GOP needs to renounce conspiracy theories.
Dana Canedy discusses her book A Journal for Jordan that is now a major movie.
John Lithgow discusses his new collection of poems and his take on contemporary politics.
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond.
Success Academy CEO Eva Moskowitz makes the case for school choice.
Lonnie Bunch discusses the importance of studying a complete history.
NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom discusses the genocide of the Uyghurs.
Michael McFaul discusses the rising tensions as Russian troops surround Ukraine.
Dana Canedy discusses her book "A Journal for Jordan" that is now a major movie.
Andrew Sullivan discusses how woke culture backlash is impacting electoral politics.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Author Margaret Atwood discusses her dystopian classic, "The Handmaid's Tale".
Lynsey Addario discusses shooting an image that exposed Putin's war crimes in Ukraine.
Rhiannon Giddens discusses her mission to reclaim the true history of the banjo.
Chris Coons discusses the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
Matt Damon and Gary White discuss their goal to end the global water crisis.
Marie Yovanovitch discusses Putin's new offensive and Ukrainian resolve.
Legendary journalist Tina Brown discusses her new book about the royals.
US Amb. to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield talks holding Putin accountable for war crimes.
Mary Ziegler & Ed Whelan discuss their views on the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion.
Fmr Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses how artificial intelligence will change the world.
"The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood discusses what a post-Roe America could mean.
Renowned journalist Tina Brown predicts what is next for the British monarchy.
Rhiannon Giddens discusses her mission to reclaim the true history of the banjo.
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) discusses the economy, Jan. 6, and other key midterm issues.
Ben Ginsberg discusses speaking out against Trump at the January 6 hearings.
Christine Todd Whitman calls the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade judicial activism.
James Kirchick discusses his bestseller Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington.
Senator Chris Murphy discusses his first success to stop America's gun violence epidemic.
Adam Grant examines the value of rethinking deeply-held beliefs in an ever-changing world.
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) discusses his support for Donald Trump leading up to January 6.
Matt Damon and Gary White discuss their goal to end the global water crisis.
Christine Todd Whitman calls the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade judicial activism.
Adam Grant examines the value of rethinking deeply-held beliefs in an ever-changing world.
James Kirchick discusses his bestseller Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington.
Legendary singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins discusses writing enduring hits for films.
Marine veteran and author Elliot Ackerman reflects on the war's strategic failures.
Ken Burns & Sarah Botstein discuss their documentary series,"The U.S. and the Holocaust."
Iván Duque Márquez warns against the rise of left-wing populism in Colombia.
Ukrainian Amb. to the U.S. Oksana Markarova discusses Russia's nuclear threats.
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) discusses surviving sexual assault as she is out with a memoir.
Masih Alinejad calls the protests in Iran a revolution that will bring down the regime.
Matthew Continetti discusses the evolution & future of the American conservative movement.
Evan McMullin discusses his race against Utah's Republican Sen. Mike Lee.
Maggie Haberman gives the inside account of interviewing Donald Trump for her biography.
Governor Asa Hutchinson assesses the GOP's weak performance in the 2022 midterm elections.
Former Attorney General William Barr denounces Trump's 2024 bid.
Raphael Warnock discusses the economy, abortion and other key issues in the upcoming race.
Vice President Mike Pence explains his break with President Trump over January 6.
Maria Ressa discusses how the spread of false news on social media threatens democracy.
Misty Copeland discusses becoming American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer.
Yo-Yo Ma discusses how music connects cultures and comforts people in the darkest hours.
Matthew Continetti discusses the evolution & future of the American conservative movement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ret. Gen. David Petraeus discusses the response to the Iran-backed militia's drone strike.
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila Johnson discusses her memoir "Walk Through Fire".
Jared Cohen discusses "Life After Power," his new book about post-presidential role.
Actor Liev Schreiber discusses the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
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.
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Jonathan Haidt explores how social media led to Gen Z's mental health crisis.
Futurist and author Ari Wallach discusses his PBS series "A Brief History of the Future."
Coleman Hughes, author of "The End of Race Politics," argues for a colorblind America.
Melissa Murray discusses Donald Trump's first criminal trial in Manhattan.
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer discusses the Arizona indictment of Trump allies.
NYT columnist Frank Bruni discusses his book, The Age of Grievance, about the culture of victimhood
Journalist Fareed Zakaria urges Biden to change his policies on the border and on Israel.
Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her new book examining the 1960s through the eyes of her late husband
George Conway defends the merits of the New York hush money case against Trump as the verdict nears.
Author and podcast host Dan Senor discusses the daring rescue of four Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) discusses his split with progressives and Trump's rally in his district.
Edward O'Keefe discusses his book on the 26th president and the five women who shaped him.
Matt Pottinger says China's cold war against the U.S. is intensifying.
GOP strategist Mike Murphy says Democrats need to replace President Biden in the 2024 election.
James Carville discusses how President Biden's decision to step aside has reshaped the election.
Jocelyn Benson, Benjamin Ginsberg and David Becker discuss the integrity of American elections.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) shares her views on standing up to antisemitism and violence against women.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses his book "Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law."
California Senator Alex Padilla makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris.