Cornel West & Robert George
Conservative Dr. Robert George–who recently resigned from the Heritage Foundation board–and progressive Dr. Cornel West–who ran for president as an independent last year– discuss the need for civil discourse in an era of division in a 2020 interview.
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Cornel West & Robert George
S2025 E48 - 26m 46s
Conservative Dr. Robert George–who recently resigned from the Heritage Foundation board–and progressive Dr. Cornel West–who ran for president as an independent last year– discuss the need for civil discourse in an era of division in a 2020 interview.
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Dave Wiskus
S2025 E47 - 26m 46s
Dave Wiskus, founder and CEO of streaming service Nebula, discusses the rise of the creator economy, how the rapidly growing industry is changing the traditional media ecosystem, and what it means for entertainment, content moderation, and politics.
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Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein
S2025 E46 - 26m 46s
Filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein discuss their new PBS series “The American Revolution” that expands and updates the story of America's founding ahead of its premiere this Sunday.
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Andrew Ross Sorkin
S2025 E45 - 26m 46s
Andrew Ross Sorkin, author of "1929," discusses the 1929 stock market crash, the causes of the Great Depression, and how lessons from it can be applied today. He also reassesses the impact of Presidents Coolidge, Hoover and Roosevelt on the crisis.
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Michael McFaul
S2025 E44 - 26m 46s
Former Ambassador Michael McFaul discusses Trump’s Asia trip, the state of the war in Ukraine, and a new era of U.S. competition with Russia and China. He addresses Trump’s second term foreign policy, sanctions on Russia, and negotiating with Putin.
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Andrew Cuomo
S2025 E43 - 26m 46s
Andrew Cuomo discusses the New York City mayoral race and his pitch to voters to choose him over democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani. He addresses threats the city faces from President Trump and reflects on his primary defeat and past controversies.
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Anthony Kennedy
S2025 E42 - 26m 46s
Anthony Kennedy discusses his decades on the Supreme Court and the legacy of his landmark decisions. He assesses challenges facing the court in Trump’s second term, including incivility among the justices, and warns of threats to American democracy.
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Audrey Tang
S2025 E41 - 26m 45s
Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s ambassador-at-large and former minister of digital affairs, discusses how technology can advance democracy, the dangers posed by social media and artificial intelligence, and why Taiwan’s independence from China matters.
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Alberto R. Gonzales
S2025 E40 - 26m 46s
Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales comments on the indictment of James Comey, the relationship between the White House and the Justice Department, the erosion of norms under President Trump, and Congress' failure to check the executive branch.
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Cindy McCain
S2025 E39 - 26m 46s
World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain discusses the global hunger crisis–including famine in Sudan and Gaza–the impact of humanitarian aid cuts by the U.S. and other nations, and her message to world leaders at the UN General Assembly.
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Cynthia Miller-Idriss
S2025 E38 - 26m 46s
Extremism expert Cynthia Miller-Idriss assesses the shooting of Charlie Kirk, the Trump administration’s response, and the rise of political violence in America. She discusses forces that fuel radicalization, especially among young men and boys.
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John Malone
S2025 E37 - 26m 46s
Cable TV titan John Malone reflects on his career as an industry pioneer and assesses the state of the media today. He discusses the need to regulate Big Tech, the danger of political dysfunction, and his views on President Trump’s second term.
Extras + Features
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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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Firing Line
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Biographer Sam Tanenhaus talks about the life of William F. Buckley Jr. and his legacy in politics and journalism. -
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Biographer Sam Tanenhaus talks about the life of William F. Buckley Jr. and his legacy in politics and journalism. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 6
30 Minutes
Biographer Sam Tanenhaus talks about the life of William F. Buckley Jr. and his legacy in politics and journalism. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 6
30 Minutes
Biographer Sam Tanenhaus talks about the life of William F. Buckley Jr. and his legacy in politics and journalism. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 6
30 Minutes
Biographer Sam Tanenhaus talks about the life of William F. Buckley Jr. and his legacy in politics and journalism. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 8
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Biographer Sam Tanenhaus talks about the life of William F. Buckley Jr. and his legacy in politics and journalism. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 12
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Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates. -
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Firing Line
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Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates. -
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Firing Line
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Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates. -
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Firing Line
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Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 13
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Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 15
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Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 19
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Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 19
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Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 20
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Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 20
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Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 20
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Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates. -
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Firing Line
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Dec 20
30 Minutes
Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.
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