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Firing Line with Margaret Hoover — Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Margaret Hoover

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover — Series Details

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover — Episode Guide

Season 2018

• E1: John Kasich (2018-06-22) — Governor John Kasich of Ohio joins to discuss what it means to be a conservative in the age of Trump.
• E2: Gretchen Carlson (2018-06-29) — Gretchen Carlson joins Margaret to discuss the resurrection of the ERA, the changing rules for Miss America, and the what's next for the #MeToo movement
• E3: Paul Ryan (2018-07-06) — “Firing Line” explores the federal government’s poverty agenda, an issue that has become a passion project for Speaker Ryan. While the results of President Lyndon Johnson’s “War on
• E4: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (2018-07-13) — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the rising star of the progressive left, is here to discuss her ideas and the future of democratic-socialism.
• E5: Jeff Merkley (2018-07-20) — The Democrat leading the Senate’s opposition to President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Senator Jeff Merkley, joins this week on Firing Line
• E6: Randi Weingarten (2018-07-27) — In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that is a major setback for teachers unions, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten, joins Margaret Hoover to
• E7: Jordan Peterson (2018-08-06) — Dr. Jordan Peterson, accidental icon of the Conservative movement, joins this week to discuss his views. Dr. Jordan Peterson is a professor at the University of Toronto, a clinical
• E8: Ayyan Hirsi Ali (2018-08-10) — Ayyan Hirsi Ali joins to discuss what the #metoo movement means for the most vulnerable members of society. Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a former Dutch parliamentarian, human rights activist
• E9: DeRay Mckesson (2018-08-31) — DeRay Mckesson joins to discuss his new book, “On The Other Side of Freedom”. DeRay Mckesson is an American civil rights activist and former school administrator. He is known for h
• E10: J.D. Greear (2018-09-07) — Pastor and President of the Southern Baptist Convention J.D. Greear speaks on faith, racism, and evangelical’s political support for Donald Trump. J.D. Greear is the pastor of The
• E11: Neil deGrasse Tyson (2018-09-14) — Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Margaret to explore the stars, science, and human conflict. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a famed astrophysicist and author of the new boo
• E12: Reihan Salam (2018-09-21) — Reihan Salam, author and Executive Editor of National Review, joins this week to discuss conservative populism and the future of the movement. Reihan Salam is Executive Editor of N
• E13: Christine Lagarde (2018-09-29) — Christine Lagarde, Chairwoman and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, joins to discuss women and economic inclusion. Christine Lagarde is a French lawyer and poli
• E14: Lt. Col. Oliver North (2018-10-05) — Lt. Col. Oliver North, President of the National Rifle Association, joins to discuss school safety programs and the NRA’s challenges. Lt. Col. Oliver North is a political commentat
• E15: Leonard Leo (2018-10-12) — The Federalist Society’s Executive Vice President Leonard Leo joins to discuss the recent Supreme Court confirmation process, the future of such processes, and conservative jurispr
• E16: Ben Sasse (2018-10-19) — Republican Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska joints to discuss his new book on loneliness and tribalism, and the current state of the Senate. Senator Ben Sasse is a politician, author,
• E17: Peter Navarro (2018-10-26) — Peter Navarro, Assistant to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Policy, joins to discuss trade wars, tariffs, and the threat from China. Peter Navarro is an American economis
• E18: Jeff Weaver (2018-11-02) — Jeff Weaver, Bernie Sanders’ former campaign manager, discusses the midterms, progressives, and the political future of Bernie Sanders. Jeff Weaver is an author and political staff
• E19: Max Boot (2018-11-09) — Author, columnist and “Never Trumper” Max Boot joins to discuss the 2018 elections and why he’s left the Republican Party and conservative movement. Max Boot is a columnist for The
• E20: Tom Steyer (2018-11-16) — Tom Steyer, founder of Need To Impeach and NextGen America, joins to discuss the role of money in political advocacy and impeachment. Tom Steyer is a former hedge fund manager, phi
• E21: Donna Brazile (2018-12-07) — Donna Brazile joins Firing Line to discuss her career in politics, working at the DNC in 2016 and the future for Democrats and Republicans. Donna Brazile is a political strategist,
• E22: Mitch Daniels (2018-12-14) — Mitch Daniels, Indiana Governor turned Purdue University president, talks about debt, college campuses and politics from outside the beltway. Mitch Daniels served as the 49th Gover
• E23: Caitlyn Jenner (2019-01-04) — Caitlyn Jenner discusses her experience since coming out as transgender, and how she’s working with Republicans to advance LGBT equality. Caitlyn Jenner is a media personality, for

Season 2019

• E1: Stacey Abrams (2019-01-11) — This week on Firing Line, Stacey Abrams discusses her narrow defeat in Georgia, why she refused to concede and her next election. Stacey Abrams American politician, lawyer and nove
• E2: Tamika Mallory (2019-01-18) — Tamika Mallory, Co-President of the Women’s March, responds to divisions in the movement and allegations of anti-Semitism. Tamika Mallory is an activist and organizer. Since 2017,
• E3: Rep. Eric Swalwell (2019-01-25) — Rep. Eric Swalwell defends calling the president an agent of Russia and outlines a possible new area of inquiry for Congressional investigators. Congressman Eric Swalwell is an Ame
• E4: Governor Chris Christie (2019-02-01) — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discusses getting fired from the Trump transition, why he thinks Jared Kushner is the one who pushed him out, and how he would have carrie
• E5: José Andrés (2019-02-09) — Chef José Andrés joins to discuss his philanthropic work in Puerto Rico, feeding Federal employees, and his twitter exchanges with the President. Chef José Andrés is a Spanish-Amer
• E6: Scott Walker (2019-02-15) — Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker joins to discuss his legacy as a reformer. Former Governor Scott Walker was Governor of Wisconsin from 2011 to 2019. In 2015, he was a candid
• E7: Andrew McCabe (2019-02-22) — Former Acting Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe joins to discuss his new book. Andrew McCabe is a former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent. He served as Deputy Director of the
• E8: Tony Blair (2019-03-22) — Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair discusses the rise of populism around the globe, Brexit, and why he is advocating a return to centrist politics this week on
• E9: Angus King (2019-03-29) — Senator Angus King (I-ME) discusses the Mueller Report, why Attorney General Barr’s summary is not enough and how we can protect ourselves from the Russians in the 2020 election. A
• E10: Howard Schultz (2019-04-05) — Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discusses his potential run for president as an independent, his case for centrists politics, the backlash he has received from Democrats about
• E11: H.R. McMaster (2019-04-12) — Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster discusses his time as President Trump’s National Security Advisor, his military career that spanned 30 years including service in both Iraq wars, the
• E12: Ann Coulter (2019-04-19) — Conservative commentator Ann Coulter discusses her early support of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign due to his hardline stance on immigration, her disappointment with how the
• E13: Tulsi Gabbard (2019-04-26) — Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, a 2020 presidential candidate and Democrat from Hawaii, discusses how her time serving in Iraq led her to oppose regime-change wars and defends her mee
• E14: Stephen Moore (2019-05-03) — Stephen Moore joins to discuss the Federal Reserve.
• E15: Rob Reiner (2019-05-10) — Director, actor and activist Rob Reiner explains why he is using his voice to call out President Trump on social media, reflects on the continued divisions in the country that his
• E16: Tom Cotton (2019-05-17) — Senator Tom Cotton (R-AK) discusses the escalating tensions with Iran and why he believes a potential military conflict would be swift and decisive for the United States. Cotton, a
• E17: Gen. David Petraeus (2019-05-24) — Retired Gen. David Petraeus discusses tensions between the U.S. and Iran, reflects on his 37 years in the U.S. Army, leading troop surges in Iraq and Afghanistan, and American invo
• E18: Chelsea Handler (2019-06-14) — Comedian Chelsea Handler joins Firing Line to discuss how she channeled her anger and sadness after Donald Trump’s election into self discovery and activism. Handler shares her vie
• E19: Liz Cheney (2019-06-21) — Rep. Liz Cheney, the highest ranking House Republican woman ever, joins Firing Line to discuss how she thinks the United States should handle Iran, North Korea and Russia. She make
• E20: Jim Clyburn (2019-06-28) — House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) joins Firing Line to discuss Joe Biden’s ties to segregationist senators, and whether he plans to use his platform as an influential South Ca
• E21: John Delaney (2019-07-13) — Presidential candidate John Delaney discusses why he thinks Democrats running on popular progressive policies like Medicare for All would hand the 2020 election to Donald Trump. Th
• E22: Ted Cruz (2019-07-20) — Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) joins Firing Line to discuss the backlash over President Trump’s racially charged tweets aimed at four Democrat Congresswoman. Cruz also discuss his concern
• E23: Julian Castro (2019-07-26) — 2020 presidential candidate and former HUD secretary Julian Castro joins Firing Line to discuss immigration policy and his breakout moment in the first Democratic debate. Castro ex
• E24: John Hickenlooper (2019-08-02) — Presidential candidate and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper discusses taking on Bernie Sanders in this week’s presidential debate. Hickenlooper explains why he says policies
• E25: Pramila Jayapal (2019-08-09) — Rep. Pramila Jayapal, co-sponsor of the House Medicare for All Act, makes the case for a universal government-run health insurance program. She explains why she supports eliminatin
• E26: Terry McAuliffe (2019-08-30) — Terry McAuliffe, former VA Governor and DNC chair, discusses the 2020 Democratic field, including which candidate he thinks currently has the best chance of winning. McAuliffe also
• E27: Jim Mattis (2019-09-06) — Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis joins ​Firing Line​ eight months after resigning from the Trump administration to discuss leadership, the importance of allies, and America’s ro
• E28: Condoleezza Rice (2019-09-13) — Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joins Firing Line to discuss the breakdown of the Trump administration’s negotiations with the Taliban. Dr. Rice also reflects on how the
• E29: Andrew Yang (2019-09-20) — 2020 presidential candidate and entrepreneur Andrew Yang joins Firing Line to detail his signature proposal to give every American adult $1,000 each month. Yang also discusses his
• E30: Michael Bloomberg (2019-09-27) — Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg joins Firing Line to discuss House Democrats’ decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into Pres. Trump. Bloomberg talks about two of his signat
• E31: Bill Nye (2019-10-04) — Science educator Bill Nye joins Firing Line to discuss the science and impact of climate change. The former host of Bill Nye the Science Guy talks about the role of innovation, inv
• E32: Larry Hogan (2019-10-11) — Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) joins Firing Line to discuss the Trump impeachment inquiry. Hogan addresses reports that he was considering a primary run against the President, discuss
• E33: Bryan Stevenson (2019-10-18) — Civil rights activist Bryan Stevenson joins Firing Line to discuss race in America, the legacy of slavery, and his work defending death row prisoners. He also discusses creating Th
• E34: Cindy & Meghan McCain (2019-10-25) — Sen. John McCain’s widow Cindy and daughter Meghan join Firing Line to reflect on the Senator’s legacy and bipartisan accomplishments just over a year after his passing. Cindy and
• E35: Preet Bharara (2019-11-01) — Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara says that President Trump should be impeached for abuse of power. Bharara discusses what is ahead in the im
• E36: David Shulkin (2019-11-08) — Former Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin joins Firing Line to discuss his tenure in the Trump administration before the president fired him by tweet. Shulkin e
• E37: Mark Warner (2019-11-15) — Sen. Intel Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) discusses Russian election interference and how other adversaries have learned from their playbook heading into 2020. Warner talks about co
• E38: Will Hurd (2019-11-23) — House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) discusses the impeachment hearings. Hurd explains why he says President Trump’s call with the Ukrainian president was “ina
• E39: Nikki Haley (2019-12-13) — Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley discusses her role in President Trump’s cabinet, and assesses the Trump administration’s handling of North Korea and Iran. Ha
• E40: Adam Schiff (2019-12-20) — House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff discusses the third presidential impeachment in U.S. history. Schiff explains why he now believes that a failed impeachment is better than none

Season 2020

• E1: David Miliband (2020-01-10) — Former British Foreign Secretary and Labour politician David Miliband addresses the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Miliband, now head of the International Rescue Co
• E2: Michael Moore (2020-01-17) — Filmmaker Michael Moore discusses the 2020 presidential race. Moore, who correctly predicted Trump’s win in 2016, now says the Democrat could win the popular vote by an even greate
• E3: Deval Patrick (2020-01-24) — Democratic presidential candidate and former MA Gov. Deval Patrick discusses his late entry into the 2020 race. The only African-American candidate left in the field, Patrick talks
• E4: Paul Krugman (2020-01-31) — Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discusses what he calls “zombie” economic ideas and his public feuds with President Trump. The New York Times columnist talks about parti
• E5: Cornel West and Robert George (2020-02-07) — Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George, the “ideological odd couple,” discuss the importance of civil discourse in this era of polarization. Leftist West and conservative George are
• E6: Steve Bannon (2020-02-14) — Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon discusses his predictions for the 2020 election and the future of populism. He talks about Bloomberg’s impact on the race and sugge
• E7: Michael Eric Dyson (2020-02-21) — Georgetown professor, prolific author and political commentator Michael Eric Dyson discusses the state of race in the US ahead of the South Carolina Democratic primary. He talks ab
• E8: Jeh Johnson (2020-03-13) — Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson discusses the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus. Johnson, who was DHS Secretary during the 2014 Ebola crisis, tal
• E9: Ken Starr (2020-03-20) — Former independent counsel Ken Starr discusses his investigation that led to the impeachment of President Clinton, and his work over 20 years later defending President Trump during
• E10: Tom Frieden (2020-03-27) — Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden discusses the origins of the coronavirus, the current measures to fight it, and where he sees the pandemic headed. He also discusses how the Uni
• E11: Ned Lamont (2020-04-03) — CT Gov. Ned Lamont discusses his efforts to fight COVID-19 in one of the most-infected states per capita in the country. He discusses the race to find more ventilators and personal
• E12: Scott Gottlieb (2020-04-10) — President Trump’s former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses what is next for the coronavirus. Gottlieb says he is concerned about a second wave of COVID-19 that may hit
• E13: Mark Cuban (2020-04-17) — Billionaire Mark Cuban discusses advising President Trump as a member of his new group on reopening the U.S. economy. Cuban defends the president as the cheerleader-in-chief but di
• E14: Marco Rubio (2020-04-24) — Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla) talks about the push among certain states to reopen
• E15: Rudy Giuliani (2020-05-01) — Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, now President Trump’s personal attorney, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the hardest-hit state. Giuliani reflects on his time as mayor of NYC du
• E16: Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband (2020-05-08) — Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and International Rescue Committee president David Miliband team up to discuss how COVID-19 will affect women and girls worldwide. They say the pandemi
• E17: Susan Rice (2020-05-15) — Susan Rice, President Obama’s National Security Advisor and the former ambassador to the United Nations, calls President Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic abysmal. She says
• E18: Sean Penn (2020-05-22) — Actor Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand coronavirus testing access through his non-profit, CORE. The organization initially offered free drive-through tests in Penn’s homet
• E19: Bakari Sellers (2020-06-12) — Activist, attorney and author Bakari Sellers discusses the death of George Floyd, the nationwide protests, and whether this moment of crisis will lead to meaningful change on issue
• E20: Stacey Abrams (2020-06-19) — Voting rights activist and politician Stacey Abrams discusses the fight for racial justice and her views on police reform including the "defund the police" movement. Abrams talks a
• E21: Trailblazers Special: Rising Stars (2020-06-26) — Margaret Hoover interviews several female Republican rising stars in Congress: Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY), Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA), Sen. Joni Ernst (IA) and Rep. Liz Cheney (
• E22: Trailblazers Special: Newcomers (2020-06-30) — Meet conservative women running for a first term in Congress: Young Kim of California, Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Lisa Scheller of Pennsylvania. Margaret Hoover explores their motiv
• E23: John Bolton (2020-07-10) — Former National Security Advisor John Bolton says President Trump, his ex-boss, is unfit for a second term and he will not vote for him. Bolton discusses why he stayed silent durin
• E24: Keisha Lance Bottoms (2020-07-17) — Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who tested positive for COVID-19, discusses Georgia’s surge in cases and Atlanta’s recent spike in gun violence. She also addresses the speculation that
• E25: Mike DeWine (2020-07-24) — Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) discusses why COVID-19 cases are surging, his new decision to mandate masks statewide, reopening schools and the 2020 election. He reacts to the arrest of t
• E26: Melinda Gates (2020-07-31) — Philanthropist Melinda Gates, who has committed more than $300 million to fight COVID-19, discusses the race to develop vaccines, COVID-19’s toll on women and the Trump administrat
• E27: Larry Kudlow (2020-08-07) — President Trump’s top economic advisor Larry Kudlow discusses COVID-19’s impact on the economy, jobs and businesses. He talks about what is next for federal stimulus spending, the
• E28: Stuart Stevens (2020-08-14) — Former Republican strategist Stuart Stevens discusses his opposition to President Trump and the current GOP. Stevens is working with other prominent current and former Republicans
• E29: Gretchen Whitmer (2020-08-21) — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer discusses interviewing to be Joe Biden’s VP, Michigan’s key role in the 2020 election and the challenges of voting by mail. She weighs in on the
• E30: Rich Lowry (2020-08-28) — Rich Lowry, editor of the conservative publication National Review, explains why he supports Pres. Trump over Joe Biden despite profound discomfort with Trump’s conduct. Lowry also
• E31: Bernie Sanders (2020-09-11) — Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses supporting Biden’s presidential bid despite policy differences and warns that Pres. Trump may refuse to leave office if he loses. Sanders says progres
• E32: Sarah Huckabee Sanders (2020-09-18) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders discusses her new book and the contentious briefings that marked her time in the Trump administration. She talks about her
• E33: Val Demings (2020-09-25) — Congresswoman Val Demings (D-FL) discusses the Supreme Court vacancy, police reform, COVID and Florida’s pivotal role in the presidential race. Demings was previously Orlando’s fir
• E34: Sheldon Whitehouse (2020-10-02) — Senate Judiciary Committee member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discusses the battle over the Supreme Court and the role of anonymous “dark money” in the federal judiciary. He says the
• E35: Tammy Duckworth (2020-10-09) — Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient, discusses the VP debate and the COVID-19 outbreak in the White House. She also explains why she plans t
• E36: Anthony Fauci (2020-10-16) — Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the latest science on COVID-19 and the race to develop a vaccine. As new daily cases rise in more than a dozen states, Fauci explains what Americans sho
• E37: Pete Buttigieg (2020-10-23) — Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, IN who ran for president, discusses the election, his political future and the COVID vaccine. Buttigieg talks about coming out as ma
• E38: Angus King (2020-10-30) — Senate Intel member Angus King (I-ME) discusses foreign interference in this election, what adversaries hope to accomplish and how prepared the U.S. is to handle cyberthreats and d
• E39: Larry Hogan (2020-11-06) — Gov. Larry Hogan, Maryland’s moderate Republican governor, discusses why he did not vote for President Trump, the future of Trumpism and the GOP, and why Republicans beat expectati
• E40: Ted Olson & David Boies (2020-11-13) — Superstar litigators David Boies and Ted Olson, who argued on opposite sides of Bush v. Gore in 2000 and later teamed up to work together, discuss President Trump’s allegations of
• E41: Albert Bourla (2020-11-20) — CEO Albert Bourla discusses Pfizer’s eight-month race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, which he thinks will be available to frontline workers in December and the general public befor
• E42: Bob Costas (2020-12-11) — Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas joins Firing Line to break down the intersection of sports and the three defining stories of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic, the election and the fig
• E43: Neil Gorsuch (2020-12-18) — Justice Neil Gorsuch, who was the first of President Trump's three nominees to the Supreme Court, discusses the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his judicial philosophy and t

Season 2021

• E1: Mike Gallagher (2021-01-08) — Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol, President Trump's role in inciting the insurrection, and where the country and the GOP goes from h
• E2: Joe Manchin (2021-01-15) — Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) discusses the Capitol attack and the historic second impeachment of President Trump. As an influential moderate in the Senate, he talks about how to brin
• E3: Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley (2021-01-22) — American historians Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley discuss the inauguration of President Joe Biden at a time of national crisis and the legacy of President Trump.
• E4: Tim Kaine (2021-01-29) — Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) discusses former President Trump’s looming impeachment trial, President Biden’s COVID-19 stimulus plan and why he is optimistic for bipartisanship under the n
• E5: Charles Blow (2021-02-05) — Charles M. Blow, NYT columnist and author of “The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto,” discusses his plan for Black Americans to amass political power by reverse migration to
• E6: Jaime Herrera Beutler (2021-02-12) — Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, one of ten House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump, discusses her vote, the impeachment trial, whether there is any chance of co
• E7: Michael Osterholm (2021-02-19) — Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm says new COVID-19 strains will likely cause cases to surge in March. Osterholm, who was on Biden's transition task force, says the U.S. needs t
• E8: Bari Weiss (2021-03-12) — Former New York Times editor and “How to Fight Anti-Semitism” author Bari Weiss joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the rise of Anti-Semitism and intolerance across the political spec
• E9: Jennifer Granholm (2021-03-19) — Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm tells Margaret Hoover how the Biden administration plans to achieve clean energy goals, create new jobs and protect the power grid while facin
• E10: Yo-Yo Ma (2021-03-26) — World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs for “Firing Line” and joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the impact of the pandemic on the arts and his belief that music can comfort people
• E11: Anne Applebaum and David Frum (2021-04-02) — Pulitzer Prize winning historian Anne Applebaum and former White House speechwriter David Frum join Margaret Hoover to discuss strengthening American democracy and the future of th
• E12: Maya MacGuineas and Robert Reich (2021-04-09) — Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and federal budget expert Maya MacGuineas discuss America’s staggering national debt and what should be done about it.
• E13: Kirsten Gillibrand (2021-04-16) — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) discusses why paid family leave should be part of President Biden’s infrastructure legislation, working across the aisle to protect veterans and the
• E14: Adam Kinzinger (2021-04-23) — Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) discusses what it means to be a Republican in the post-Trump era, what’s next for police and gun reform and President Biden’s plan to withdraw American t
• E15: Mazie Hirono (2021-04-30) — Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) discusses her recent bipartisan bill addressing anti-Asian hate crimes, how her immigrant experience informs her legislative priorities and what caused her
• E16: Amy Klobuchar (2021-05-07) — Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discusses the explosive growth of big tech and corporate mergers. She outlines her proposed antitrust reforms to fight back against monopolies and expl
• E17: Garry Kasparov (2021-05-14) — Chess grandmaster turned democracy advocate Garry Kasparov, who chairs the Human Rights Foundation, warns about the rising tide of authoritarianism worldwide. He discusses bringing
• E18: Irshad Manji (2021-05-21) — The New York Times bestselling author Irshad Manji discusses how she thinks diversity should be defined and taught, the divisiveness of labels and why moral courage — not cancel cu
• E19: Lawrence Summers (2021-06-12) — Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard economist Lawrence H. Summers discusses his concerns about an overheated post-pandemic economy leading to inflation and what he believes the W
• E20: Don Lemon (2021-06-18) — CNN anchor Don Lemon discusses his new book on racism in America’s past and present, his own experiences dealing with prejudice, and bringing his point of view to cable news.
• E21: William McRaven (2021-06-25) — Four-star Admiral William H. McRaven discusses the imminent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the current threat level from Iran, and the heroic virtues he details in his
• E22: William McRaven (2021-07-02) — In a special edition celebrating Independence Day, four-star Admiral William H. McRaven shares stories of heroism from his 37 years of service to America, including details behind
• E23: Bill Nelson (2021-07-09) — NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses America’s mission to return to the moon and reach Mars, billionaires in space, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, and NASA’s se
• E24: John McWhorter (2021-07-16) — Columbia University linguist and race commentator John McWhorter explains the origins of critical race theory, what the decades-old legal concept has become in today’s national deb
• E25: Mario Diaz-Balart (2021-07-23) — Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-FL—whose family fled Fidel Castro’s communist revolution in Cuba—discusses the ongoing oppression on the island, historic protests calling for freedom and
• E26: Celine Gounder and Ashish Jha (2021-07-30) — With a summer COVID surge, epidemiologist Dr. Celine Gounder and Brown University Dean of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha discuss the dangers of the Delta variant, breakthrough cases,
• E27: Elissa Slotkin (2021-08-06) — Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, D-MI, discusses representing a district that voted for Trump, the investigation into the attack on the Capitol, and voting rights. The former CIA anal
• E28: David Petraeus & H.R. McMaster (2021-08-27) — Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster responds to the suicide attack that killed at least 13 U.S. service members outside the Kabul airport; Gen. David Petraeus discusses the U.S. withdrawal from
• E29: Peter Meijer (2021-09-10) — As America marks the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, Rep. Peter Meijer, R-MI, discusses the U.S. exit from Afghanistan, his decision to fly into Kabul amid the evacuation and who sho
• E30: George Will (2021-09-17) — Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will discusses the conservative movement from William F. Buckley Jr. to the present, why he says many modern Republican politicians are not
• E31: Mohamed El-Erian (2021-09-24) — Economist Mohamed A. El-Erian outlines his concern that inflation will persist and urges the Federal Reserve not to miss the window to act. He discusses how the pandemic has altere
• E32: Frank McCourt (2021-10-01) — Billionaire Frank McCourt discusses his venture to overhaul the internet and create social media alternatives. He says blockchain is the key to protecting personal data and answers
• E33: The Oslo Freedom Forum (2021-10-08) — Firing Line interviews three dissidents at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Miami: Hatice Cengiz, fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi; Uyghur activist Jewher Ilham; and Venezue
• E34: John Lithgow (2021-10-15) — Actor, author and illustrator John Lithgow discusses his new collection of poems satirizing America’s “scoundrels,” his take on contemporary politics, and getting into character fo
• E35: Fiona Hill (2021-10-22) — Russia expert Dr. Fiona Hill, a former senior official in Trump’s National Security Council and 2019 impeachment witness, discusses the rise of populism in the U.S. and why she bel
• E36: Bob Menendez (2021-10-29) — Sen. Bob Menendez, D-NJ, discusses his immigration reform plan and protecting Americans against floods. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair outlines how the U.S. should pr
• E37: Andrew Sullivan (2021-11-05) — Author and political commentator Andrew Sullivan, a self-described small-c conservative who opposes Trump, says this week’s election signals a backlash to woke culture and discusse
• E38: Ai Weiwei (2021-11-12) — Artist, activist and former political prisoner Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond,
• E39: Tim Scott (2021-11-19) — Rising GOP star Senator Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate, discusses growing up in poverty in South Carolina and outlines his policy vision for opportunity zo
• E40: Chris Christie (2021-12-10) — Republican Chris Christie says the GOP needs to renounce conspiracy theories and Trump’s election fraud lies. The former New Jersey governor discusses whether he is planning a 2024
• E41: Dana Canedy (2021-12-17) — Dana Canedy discusses “A Journal for Jordan”—her book about the late 1st Sgt. Charles M. King and the words of wisdom he left for their son—now a major movie directed by Denzel Was

Season 2022

• E1: Adam Kinzinger (2022-01-07) — 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
• E2: Fareed Zakaria (2022-01-14) — 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 Y
• E3: Indra Nooyi (2022-01-21) — 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
• E4: Eva Moskowitz (2022-01-28) — 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
• E5: Lonnie Bunch (2022-02-04) — 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 c
• E6: Enes Kanter Freedom (2022-02-11) — 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 h
• E7: Michael McFaul (2022-02-18) — 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
• E8: William B. Taylor (2022-03-11) — 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 militari
• E9: Margaret Atwood (2022-03-18) — “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
• E10: Lynsey Addario (2022-03-25) — 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 hor
• E11: Rhiannon Giddens (2022-04-01) — 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 h
• E12: Chris Coons (2022-04-08) — 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 w
• E13: Matt Damon and Gary White (2022-04-15) — 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 microfina
• E14: Marie Yovanovitch (2022-04-22) — Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch discusses Putin's new offensive, Ukrainian resolve, and whether Russian atrocities are genocide. The impeachment witness analyzes
• E15: Tina Brown (2022-04-29) — 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 t
• E16: Linda Thomas-Greenfield (2022-05-06) — 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
• E17: Ed Whelan and Mary Ziegler (2022-05-13) — 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 A
• E18: Eric Schmidt (2022-05-20) — 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 d
• E19: Raphael Warnock (2022-06-17) — 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 Hersc
• E20: Ben Ginsberg (2022-06-24) — 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 electio
• E21: Christine Todd Whitman (2022-07-01) — 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 ho
• E22: James Kirchick (2022-07-08) — 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 t
• E23: Chris Murphy (2022-07-15) — 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
• E24: Adam Grant (2022-07-22) — 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 r
• E25: Mike Lee (2022-07-29) — 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 cas
• E26: Kenny Loggins (2022-09-02) — 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-y
• E27: Elliot Ackerman (2022-09-09) — 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 Afgh
• E28: Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein (2022-09-16) — 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
• E29: Iván Duque (2022-09-23) — 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 V
• E30: Oksana Markarova (2022-09-30) — 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
• E31: Cori Bush (2022-10-07) — 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 Bla
• E32: Masih Alinejad (2022-10-14) — 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 a
• E33: Matthew Continetti (2022-10-21) — 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 Reaga
• E34: Evan McMullin (2022-10-28) — 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 sup
• E35: Maggie Haberman (2022-11-04) — 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 invest
• E36: Asa Hutchinson (2022-11-11) — 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 affe
• E37: William Barr (2022-11-18) — 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, t
• E38: Mike Pence (2022-12-02) — 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
• E39: Maria Ressa (2022-12-09) — 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
• E40: Misty Copeland (2022-12-16) — 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.

Season 2023

• E1: Al Sharpton (2023-01-13) — 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
• E2: Jon Meacham (2023-01-20) — 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
• E3: Nancy Mace (2023-01-27) — 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
• E4: Barry Diller (2023-02-03) — 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
• E5: Glenn Loury (2023-02-10) — 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 Bl
• E6: Brian O’Hara (2023-02-17) — 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 disp
• E7: Mike Gallagher (2023-03-10) — 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
• E8: Larry Hogan (2023-03-17) — 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 nominatio
• E9: Paulina Porizkova (2023-03-31) — Supermodel and 1980s cover girl Paulina Porizkova discusses aging and ageism, harassment in modeling, her journey out of Communist Czechoslovakia, struggling with mental health, an
• E10: Andrew Weissmann (2023-04-07) — Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann discusses the 34 felony count indictment of former President and 2024 candidate Donald Trump. He discusses the prosecution’s strengths an
• E11: Thomas Chatterton Williams (2023-04-14) — 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
• E12: Wes Moore (2023-04-21) — 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 go
• E13: David French (2023-04-28) — Conservative New York Times columnist David French, an anti-Trump voice in the GOP, weighs in on the 2024 presidential race, turmoil at Fox News, whether Trump may go to prison, an
• E14: Richard Dreyfuss (2023-05-05) — Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss discusses America's civics crisis and his initiative to restore civics education in public schools. He weighs in on the state of discourse in the coun
• E15: Felix Salmon (2023-05-12) — Financial journalist Felix Salmon discusses how Covid created an economic paradigm shift affecting everything from labor markets to millennial investing. He advocates for ending th
• E16: Charlie Sykes (2023-05-19) — Charlie Sykes, a founder and the editor-in-chief of the non-partisan news site "The Bulwark," discusses why he disassociated himself from the Republican Party, the challenges of co
• E17: Chris Christie (2023-06-09) — Chris Christie discusses his newly launched 2024 presidential bid and why he’s taking direct aim at his former friend and boss Donald Trump. He says the DOJ must indict Trump if th
• E18: Elie Honig (2023-06-23) — Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the federal indictment against Donald Trump and what to expect of the trials that may take place duri
• E19: Jill Lepore (2023-07-07) — Harvard historian and journalist Jill Lepore discusses how the past sheds light on present truth-related threats. Lepore critiques the Supreme Court's dismantling of affirmative ac
• E20: Jewel Kilcher (2023-07-14) — Singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher discusses her journey from a troubled upbringing in Alaska to music megastardom, how she saved her own soul by prioritizing her mental health, and h
• E21: Lisa Murkowski (2023-07-21) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a moderate Republican who defeated a Trump-backed candidate in the midterms, says Alaska’s new voting reforms could help democracy elsewhere. She discusses the
• E22: Amul Thapar (2023-07-28) — Sixth Circuit Judge Amul Thapar discusses his new book defending Clarence Thomas’s originalism, his own presence on the conservative short-list for the Supreme Court, the affirmati
• E23: Vivek Ramaswamy (2023-08-04) — Entrepreneur and GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his critique of woke capitalism, his plan to eliminate federal agencies, his opposition to U.S. military suppo
• E24: Will Hurd (2023-08-11) — Moderate Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd challenges prevailing GOP sentiment by taking on Donald Trump. Hurd, a former Texas congressman and undercover CIA agent, discu
• E25: Roya Mahboob (2023-09-01) — Afghanistan’s first female tech CEO, Roya Mahboob, discusses the fall of Kabul and decimation of women's rights after two years of Taliban rule. She gives an update on the Afghan G
• E26: Doug Burgum (2023-09-08) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a Republican presidential candidate and former tech CEO, outlines his policy vision for energy, climate, immigration, and education reform. He says t
• E27: Baratunde Thurston (2023-09-15) — Writer, activist, comedian and “America Outdoors” host Baratunde Thurston discusses how nature can bridge divides and help heal the nation. He explains why he uses humor to tackle
• E28: Liev Schreiber (2023-09-22) — Actor Liev Schreiber, co-founder of BlueCheck Ukraine, discusses the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine as President Zelensky asks for international support at the UN. He
• E29: Walter Issacson (2023-09-29) — Bestselling author Walter Isaacson discusses his biography of Elon Musk, who leads SpaceX, Tesla, and endeavors in AI and brain-machine interfaces. Isaacson comments on Musk's Twit
• E30: Yascha Mounk (2023-10-06) — Left-leaning author and professor Yascha Mounk discusses his new book “The Identity Trap” examining the rise of identity politics within the progressive left. Mounk addresses the r
• E31: Bret Stephens (2023-10-13) — Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Bret Stephens discusses how Israel should respond to Hamas’s horrific terrorist attack. Stephens, the former Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief, assess
• E32: Jonathan Schanzer (2023-10-20) — Terrorism expert Jonathan Schanzer examines efforts to contain a wider war in the Middle East and deter Iran and its proxies. He discusses the Qatari-led hostage negotiations and t
• E33: Mitch Daniels (2023-10-27) — Republican Mitch Daniels, the former governor of Indiana and Purdue University president, discusses America's political disarray, the national debt, campus speech debates, strategi
• E34: Kimberly Kagan (2023-11-03) — Military historian Kimberly Kagan discusses Israel’s obstacles on the ground in Gaza, Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia, and the role Iran plays in both conflicts. She also
• E35: Thomas Nides (2023-11-10) — Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides explains why the next 30 days will be the most important in Israel’s history. He discusses hostage rescue negotiations, Israel’s comba
• E36: Brad Raffensperger (2023-11-17) — Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's Republican Secretary of State, discusses standing up to pressure from Trump to overturn the 2020 election in his state and how to restore public trust
• E37: Leopoldo López (2023-12-08) — Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez discusses threats to democracy around the world and combatting autocracy. He comments on challenging conditions in Venezuela unde
• E38: Jonathan Greenblatt (2023-12-15) — Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses the spike in antisemitism since Oct. 7, the double standard on speech he sees on university campuses, and his concerns abou

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