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Firing Line

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.

Melissa Murray

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.

Episodes

  • Marie Yovanovitch: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Marie Yovanovitch

    S2022 E543 - 26m 46s

    Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch discusses Putin's new offensive, Ukrainian resolve, and whether Russian atrocities are genocide. The impeachment witness analyzes Trump's dealings with Ukraine and Biden's response to the war.

  • Matt Damon and Gary White: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Matt Damon and Gary White

    S2022 E542 - 26m 46s

    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 microfinance and impact investing to help millions gain access to clean water.

  • Chris Coons: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chris Coons

    S2022 E541 - 26m 46s

    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 war crimes in Ukraine and assesses Biden’s legislative agenda to date.

  • Rhiannon Giddens: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rhiannon Giddens

    S2022 E540 - 26m 46s

    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 history of the banjo, and how her “American music” transcends genres.

  • Lynsey Addario: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lynsey Addario

    S2022 E539 - 26m 46s

    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 horror on the ground, and her drive to document conflict zones.

  • Margaret Atwood: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Margaret Atwood

    S2022 E538 - 26m 46s

    “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 to warn about authoritarianism, climate change and other dangers.

  • William Taylor: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    William Taylor

    S2022 E537 - 26m 46s

    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 militarily, and where the conflict is headed.

  • Andrew Sullivan: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Andrew Sullivan

    S2022 E536 - 26m 46s

    Author and political commentator Andrew Sullivan, a self-described small-c conservative, discusses how woke culture backlash is impacting electoral politics, parental choice in schools and the need for debate among people with different perspectives.

  • Dana Canedy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dana Canedy

    S2022 E535 - 26m 46s

    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 Washington. Canedy also reflects on her work running Simon & Schuster.

  • Michael McFaul: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Michael McFaul

    S2022 E534 - 26m 45s

    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 Putin’s motivations and the prospects for deterrence and diplomacy.

  • Enes Kanter Freedom: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Enes Kanter Freedom

    S2022 E533 - 26m 46s

    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 his criticisms of the NBA and Nike for business ties with China.

  • Lonnie Bunch: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lonnie Bunch

    S2022 E532 - 26m 46s

    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 continued work to preserve America’s story for future generations.

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    Apr 26

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    Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.
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    Apr 27

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    Apr 27

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    May 4

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    May 5

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