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Coleman Hughes

26m 46s

Coleman Hughes, podcast host and author of “The End of Race Politics,” argues for a colorblind America. He critiques affirmative action and DEI, calls some anti-racism efforts “neoracist,” and discusses why he prefers class-based policies.

Episodes

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    Coleman Hughes

    S2024 E15 - 26m 46s

    Coleman Hughes, podcast host and author of “The End of Race Politics,” argues for a colorblind America. He critiques affirmative action and DEI, calls some anti-racism efforts “neoracist,” and discusses why he prefers class-based policies.

  • Ari Wallach: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ari Wallach

    S2024 E14 - 26m 46s

    Futurist and author Ari Wallach discusses his PBS series “A Brief History of the Future,” exploring innovations and ideas, from 3-D printed homes to fusion energy, that could solve our biggest challenges and lay the foundation for a better tomorrow.

  • Jonathan Haidt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jonathan Haidt

    S2024 E13 - 26m 46s

    Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses his new book, "The Anxious Generation," which explores how social media and phone-based parenting led to Gen Z's mental health crisis. He says young brains have been rewired and calls for societal change.

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    Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College

    S2024 E12 - 26m 46s

    Margaret Hoover moderates a forum at Hofstra U. on whether the Electoral College should be abolished. Save our States founder Trent England argues to keep it while the New York Times’ Jesse Wegman supports replacing it with a national popular vote.

  • Firing Line forum: Conservatives on Trump 2.0: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Firing Line forum: Conservatives on Trump 2.0

    S2024 E11 - 26m 46s

    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.

  • Tim Alberta: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tim Alberta

    S2024 E10 - 26m 46s

    Journalist Tim Alberta discusses his new best-selling book exploring evangelical Christians' steadfast loyalty to Donald Trump. He examines the fear driving Christian nationalism and the impact of faith-based politics on the 2024 election.

  • Tony Gonzales: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tony Gonzales

    S2024 E9 - 26m 46s

    Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX), who represents nearly half of the U.S.-Mexico border, discusses the influx of migrants, why they’re coming, his policy ideas addressing the crisis, and whether bipartisan agreement on the issue is possible.

  • Liev Schreiber: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Liev Schreiber

    S2024 E8 - 26m 46s

    Actor Liev Schreiber, co-founder of BlueCheck Ukraine, discusses the need for humanitarian aid and international support to Ukraine. He weighs in on Zelensky’s leadership and explains why he thinks Russia will lose and why Americans should care.

  • Jared Cohen: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jared Cohen

    S2024 E7 - 26m 46s

    Jared Cohen discusses “Life After Power,” his new book about post-presidential roles—from John Quincy Adams’ nine terms in Congress to Herbert Hoover's humanitarian work to George W. Bush's painting—and says ex-presidents are essential to democracy.

  • Sheila Johnson: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sheila Johnson

    S2024 E6 - 26m 46s

    Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila Johnson, the co-founder of BET who now owns sports teams and luxury hotels, discusses her memoir “Walk Through Fire” on how she overcame adversity to become America’s first Black female billionaire.

  • David Petraeus: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    David Petraeus

    S2024 E5 - 26m 46s

    Ret. Gen. David Petraeus discusses the U.S. response to the Iran-backed militia's drone strike that killed three American troops. He comments on Israel's campaign in Gaza, strategies to prevent Hamas' resurgence, and the necessity of aid to Ukraine.

  • Deborah Lipstadt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Deborah Lipstadt

    S2024 E4 - 26m 46s

    Amb. Deborah Lipstadt—Biden’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism—discusses the spike in hatred toward Jews since Oct. 7 and the silence from many over Hamas’ atrocities. She explains why it is a threat to democracy and how to fight it.

Extras + Features

  • Bill Nye: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bill Nye

    S2019 E314 - 26m 46s

    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, investment, policy and education in addressing the problem. Nye also explains why he debates climate change skeptics and evolution deniers.

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