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Edward O’Keefe

26m 46s

Edward O’Keefe, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, discusses his book on the 26th president and the five women who shaped him. He also reflects on Roosevelt’s legacy and its relevance to contemporary politics.

Episodes

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    Edward O’Keefe

    S2024 E26 - 26m 46s

    Edward O’Keefe, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, discusses his book on the 26th president and the five women who shaped him. He also reflects on Roosevelt’s legacy and its relevance to contemporary politics.

  • Ritchie Torres: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ritchie Torres

    S2024 E25 - 26m 46s

    Rep. Ritchie Torres of the Bronx, an Afro-Latino Democrat, discusses his split with progressives, Trump’s rally in his district, and Biden’s struggles with voters of color. He reflects on his childhood in public housing and his support for Israel.

  • Dan Senor: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dan Senor

    S2024 E24 - 26m 46s

    Author and podcast host Dan Senor discusses the daring rescue of four Israeli hostages in Gaza, prospects for a cease-fire deal, the new U.N. report accusing both Hamas and Israel of war crimes, and the potential for a new conflict with Hezbollah.

  • Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College

    S2024 E23 - 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.

  • Jonathan Haidt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jonathan Haidt

    S2024 E22 - 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.

  • George Conway: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    George Conway

    S2024 E21 - 26m 46s

    Conservative attorney George Conway defends the merits of the New York hush money case against Trump as the verdict nears. He calls the former president a narcissist who is unfit for office and says a second term would make the nation ungovernable.

  • Doris Kearns Goodwin: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Doris Kearns Goodwin

    S2024 E20 - 26m 46s

    Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses “An Unfinished Love Story,” her new book examining the 1960s through the eyes of her late husband, presidential speechwriter Richard Goodwin. She reflects on how history inspires hope.

  • Fareed Zakaria: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fareed Zakaria

    S2024 E19 - 26m 46s

    Journalist Fareed Zakaria discusses his book, “Age of Revolutions,” and says technological, political, and cultural upheaval may make now the most revolutionary time in history. He urges Biden to change his policies on the border and on Israel.

  • Frank Bruni: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Frank Bruni

    S2024 E18 - 26m 46s

    NYT columnist Frank Bruni discusses his new book, The Age of Grievance, about the culture of victimhood in American politics and society, including on college campuses. He examines its effects and offers solutions for overcoming this divisive trend.

  • Stephen Richer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Stephen Richer

    S2024 E17 - 26m 46s

    Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican who has taken heat from the GOP for rejecting election lies, discusses the new indictment of Trump allies in Arizona over attempts to overturn the 2020 election and preparations for the 2024 race.

  • Melissa Murray: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Melissa Murray

    S2024 E16 - 26m 46s

    Constitutional scholar Melissa Murray discusses Donald Trump’s first criminal trial in Manhattan, the importance of jury selection, the political implications of trying a former president, and what to expect in Trump’s three other criminal cases.

  • Coleman Hughes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

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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