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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.

Baratunde Thurston

26m 46s

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 tough topics like race and politics, and weighs in on A.I. and 2024.

Episodes

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    Baratunde Thurston

    S2023 E712 - 26m 46s

    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 tough topics like race and politics, and weighs in on A.I. and 2024.

  • Doug Burgum: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Doug Burgum

    S2023 E711 - 26m 46s

    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 the GOP needs to move past the 2020 election and look to the future.

  • Roya Mahboob: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Roya Mahboob

    S2023 E710 - 26m 46s

    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 Girls Robotics Team, which she launched prior to the Taliban takeover.

  • Richard Dreyfuss: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Richard Dreyfuss

    S2023 E709 - 26m 46s

    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 country and speaks out against diversity inclusion standards in Hollywood.

  • Chris Christie: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chris Christie

    S2023 E708 - 26m 46s

    Presidential candidate Chris Christie draws a contrast with other GOP 2024 candidates by sharply rebuking his former boss Donald Trump ahead of the first presidential debate. The former prosecutor also discusses the cases against Trump.

  • Will Hurd: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Will Hurd

    S2023 E707 - 26m 46s

    Moderate Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd challenges prevailing GOP sentiment by taking on Donald Trump. Hurd, a former Texas congressman and undercover CIA agent, discusses immigration, national security, and artificial intelligence.

  • Vivek Ramaswamy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Vivek Ramaswamy

    S2023 E706 - 26m 46s

    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 support for Ukraine and why he believes America needs a political outsider.

  • Amul Thapar: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Amul Thapar

    S2023 E705 - 26m 46s

    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 affirmative action ruling, and ethics questions involving justices.

  • Lisa Murkowski: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lisa Murkowski

    S2023 E704 - 26m 46s

    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 2024 race and indicates how she would vote in a Trump-Biden rematch.

  • Jewel Kilcher: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jewel Kilcher

    S2023 E703 - 26m 46s

    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 her virtual reality platform providing access to mindfulness tools.

  • Jill Lepore: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jill Lepore

    S2023 E702 - 26m 46s

    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 action, which she says will erode public confidence in the Court.

  • David French: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    David French

    S2023 E701 - 26m 46s

    Conservative New York Times columnist David French, an anti-Trump voice in the GOP, weighs in on the 2024 race, the latest cases and controversies involving the Supreme Court, Trump’s legal troubles, and whether the Republican Party can be redeemed.

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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