Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover By Episode

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#101)

  Guest: Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Ohio Gov. John Kasich discusses what it means to be a conservative in the age of Trump.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#102)

  Gretchen Carlson, journalist, author and advocate. Gretchen Carlson, journalist, author and advocate, discusses what's next for the #MeToo movement, the resurrection of the ERA and the changing rules for Miss America.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#103)

  Guest: Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, discusses federal anti-poverty programs and the American conservative movement as he reflects upon his final days in Washington.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#104)

  Guest: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Congressional candidate. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Congressional candidate and rising star of the progressive left, discusses her ideas and the future of democratic socialism.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#105)

  Guest: U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR). U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), who is leading the charge against President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, discusses immigration, LGBT freedom and the 2020 Presidential election.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#106)

  Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, talks about the future of teachers unions in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision on Janus v. AFSCME Council 31.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#107)

  Guest: Dr. Jordan Peterson, University of Toronto professor, psychologist and best-selling author. Dr. Jordan Peterson, best-selling author, professor and psychologist, discusses his role as an accidental icon of the conservative movement.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#108)

  Ayaan Hirsi Ali, women's rights activist and founder of the AHA Foundation. Ayaan Hirsi Ali, women's rights activists and former member of Dutch Parliament, discusses honor violence against young girls.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#109)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#110)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#111)

  Guest: DeRay Mckesson, author, activist, rights activist, community organizer and podcast host. Author and activist DeRay Mckesson discusses police violence and the Black Lives Matter movement in the age of Twitter and Donald Trump.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#112)

  Guest: J.D. Greear, president of the Southern Baptist Convention. J.D. Greear, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses race, religion and evangelical support for President Donald Trump.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#113)

  Guest: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Astrophysicist and science communicator Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the future of space exploration and its impact in the United States and around the globe.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#114)

  Guest: Reihan Salam, executive editor of National Review. Reihan Salam, executive editor of National Review, discusses the past, present and future of the conservative movement in America.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#115)

  Guest: Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, discusses the benefits of an inclusive economy.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#116)

  Guest: Oliver North, president of the National Rifle Association. Oliver North, president of the National Rifle Association, discusses the challenges facing the N.R.A.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#117)

  Guest: Leonard Leo, executive vice president of the Federalist Society. Leonard Leo, executive vice president of the Federalist Society discusses Brett Kavanaugh's nomination process and the future of the Supreme Court.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#118)

  Guest: U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE). U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) discusses dysfunction in the United States Senate and an epidemic of loneliness in America.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#119)

  Guest: Peter Navarro, Assistant to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Policy. White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro discusses tariffs, trade wars and threats from China.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#120)

  Jeff Weaver, former Bernie Sanders campaign manager and author. Bernie Sander's former campaign manager, Jeff Weaver, discusses the midterm election and the political future of Bernie Sanders in 2020.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#201)

  Guest: Max Boot, historian, best-selling author and foreign policy analyst. Never-Trumper Max Boot discusses the president and the conservative movement.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#202)

  Guest: Tom Steyer, founder of Need to Impeach. Democratic mega-donor Tom Steyer discusses his campaign to impeach President Trump.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#203)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#204)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#205)

  Donna Brazile, Democratic political strategist. Donna Brazile discusses her career in politics, working at the DNC in 2016 and the future for Democrats and Republicans.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#206)

  Guest: Mitch Daniels, president of Purdue University and former Gov. of Indiana. Mitch Daniels, Indiana Gov. turned Purdue University president, talks about debt, college campuses and politics from outside the beltway.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#207)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#208)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#209)

  Guest: Caitlyn Jenner, activist. Activist Caitlyn Jenner discusses her experience since coming out as transgender, and how she's working with Republicans to advance LGBT equality.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#210)

  Guest: Stacey Abrams, former gubernatorial candidate. Former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams discusses her narrow defeat in Georgia, why she refused to concede and her next election.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#211)

  Guest: Tamika Mallory, co-president of Women's March. Tamika Mallory, co-president of the Women's March, responds to divisions in the movement and allegations of anti-Semitism.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#212)

  Guest: Rep. Eric Swalwell. Rep. Eric Swalwell defends calling the president an agent of Russia and outlines a possible new area of inquiry for Congressional investigators.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#213)

  Guest: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie discusses getting fired from the Trump transition, why he thinks Jared Kushner is the one who pushed him out, and how he would have carried out President Trump's agenda.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#214)

  Guest: Jose Andres, chef. Celebrity chef Jose Andres discusses his relief work in Puerto Rico, his frequent public criticisms of President Trump, and what would happen if a political adversary showed up at his restaurant.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#215)

  Guest: Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker reflects on his historic and controversial labor reforms, answers accusations he made a power grab before leaving office, and discusses the battle for Wisconsin in the 2020 presidential election.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#216)

  Guest: Andrew McCabe, former deputy director of the FBI. Andrew McCabe, former deputy director of the FBI, faces questions about investigating President Trump and his associates, getting fired, and the tension between the president and the FBI.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#217)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#218)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#219)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#220)

  Guest: Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair discusses the rise of populism around the globe, Brexit, and why he is advocating for a return to centrist politics.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#221)

  Guest: Sen. Angus King (I-ME). Sen. Angus King (I-ME) discusses the Mueller report, why Attorney General William Barr's summary leaves him with lingering questions, the future of the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation, and how we can protect ourselves from Russian interference in the 2020 election.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#222)

  Guest: Howard Schultz, former CEO of Starbucks. Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discusses his potential run for president as an independent, his case for centrists politics, the backlash he has received from Democrats about his potential candidacy, and how he responds to the criticism that he could help get President Trump re-elected.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#223)

  Guest: Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster. Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster discusses his time as President Trump's National Security Advisor, his military career that spanned 30 years including service in both Iraq wars, the rise of a new generation of geopolitical threats, and what America needs to do to stay secure.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#224)

  Guest: Ann Coulter, Conservative commentator. Conservative commentator Ann Coulter discusses her early support of Donald Trump's presidential campaign due to his hardline stance on immigration, her disappointment with how the Trump administration has handled immigration and border security, and why she is now saying the crisis at the border is "worse than it would ever be under any Democrat."

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#225)

  Guest: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a 2020 presidential candidate and Democrat from Hawaii, discusses how her time serving in Iraq led her to oppose regime-change wars and defends her meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#226)

  Guest: Stephen Moore. Shortly before withdrawing from consideration to be on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, conservative commentator Stephen Moore addresses concerns about his partisanship and past controversial statements about women and minorities. He also touts President Trump's economic agenda, including the tax cuts he helped to design, and discusses his views on monetary policy.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#227)

  Guest: Rob Reiner, director, actor and activist. Director, actor and activist Rob Reiner explains why he is using his voice to call out President Trump on social media, reflects on the continued divisions in the country that his character on All in the Family helped to illustrate, and talks about which Democratic candidate he believes has the best shot of winning back the White House in 2020.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#228)

  Guest: Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK). Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK) discusses the escalating tensions with Iran and why he believes a potential military conflict would be swift and decisive for the United States. Cotton, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, explains why believes the Mueller report is not "gospel." The 42-year-old senator also talks about his time serving in the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery and his new book "Sacred Duty."

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#229)

  Guest: Retired Gen. David Petraeus. Retired Gen. David Petraeus explores tensions between the U.S. and Iran and the prospect of further conflict in the Middle East. Petraeus reflects on his 37 years of Army service and his subsequent time as CIA Director. He discusses leading the troop surges in Iraq and Afghanistan and the legacy of American involvement in both countries.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#230)

  Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair discusses the rise of populism around the globe, Brexit, and why he is advocating for a return to centrist politics.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#231)

  Guest: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a 2020 presidential candidate and Democrat from Hawaii, discusses how her time serving in Iraq led her to oppose regime-change wars and defends her meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#232)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#233)

  Guest: Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY). Rep. Liz Cheney, the highest ranking House Republican woman ever discusses how she thinks the United States should handle Iran, North Korea and Russia. She makes the case that America is safer under the Trump administration, and says she still believe the promotion of democracy and freedom around the world should be a pillar of U.S. foreign policy.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#234)

  Guest: Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC), House Majority Whip. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) discusses Joe Biden's ties to segregationist senators, and whether he plans to use his platform as an influential South Carolina Democrat to endorse ahead of his state's key primary. Clyburn also assesses the impeachment debate within the Democratic Party, and what he says needs to happen before impeachment proceedings would begin.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#301)

  Guest: Rob Reiner, director, actor and activist. Director, actor and activist Rob Reiner explains why he is using his voice to call out President Trump on social media, reflects on the continued divisions in the country that his character on All in the Family helped to illustrate, and talks about which Democratic candidate he believes has the best shot of winning back the White House in 2020.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#302)

  Guest: John Delaney, Democratic Presidential Candidate. Presidential candidate John Delaney discusses why he thinks Democrats running on popular progressive policies like Medicare for All would hand the 2020 election to Donald Trump. The former Maryland Congressman and entrepreneur details his own plans for healthcare and the environment, and makes the case that he is the candidate who will find bipartisan solutions.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#303)

  Guest: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) discusses the backlash over President Trump's racially charged tweets aimed at four Democrat Congresswoman. Cruz also discusses his concerns about anti-Semitism and socialism in the progressive left, and addresses immigration policy and border detentions.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#304)

  Guest: Julian Castro, presidential candidate and former HUD secretary. 2020 presidential candidate and former HUD secretary Julian Castro discusses immigration policy and his breakout moment in the first Democratic debate. Castro explains why he is calling for the decriminalization of border crossings, and discusses the possibility of challenging Joe Biden on this issue when they share the stage at the next debate.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#305)

  Guest: John Hickenlooper, presidential candidate and former Colorado governor. Presidential candidate and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper discusses taking on Bernie Sanders in this week's presidential debate. Hickenlooper explains why he says policies being advocated by some of the candidates, like the elimination of private insurance and the Green New Deal, will hand the election to Donald Trump. He also discusses the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, which he initially opposed.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#306)

• Encore Content (#307)

  Guest: Retired Gen. David Petraeus. Retired Gen. David Petraeus explores tensions between the U.S. and Iran and the prospect of further conflict in the Middle East. Petraeus reflects on his 37 years of Army service and his subsequent time as CIA Director. He discusses leading the troop surges in Iraq and Afghanistan and the legacy of American involvement in both countries.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#308)

  Guest: Joe Andres, chef. Celebrity Chef Jose Andres discusses his relief work in Puerto Rico, his frequent public criticisms of President Trump, and what would happen if a political adversary showed up at his restaurant.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#309)

  Guest: Former Virginia Gov. and DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe. Former Virginia Gov. and DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe, discuss the 2020 Democratic field, including which candidate he thinks currently has the best chance of winning. McAuliffe also addresses white nationalism during the Trump administration in the wake of the El Paso attack and two years after Charlottesville's violent "Unite the Right" rally that became the biggest crisis of his governorship.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#310)

  Guest: Gen. Jim Mattis, former Secretary of Defense. Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis discusses leadership, the importance of allies, and America's role in conflicts in the Middle East. Mattis also explains why we should never label political opponents "enemies of the people," and addresses his criticism of then-Vice President Joe Biden in his new book.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#311)

  Guest: Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses the breakdown of the Trump administration's negotiations with the Taliban. Dr. Rice also reflects on how the post-Cold War order has evolved, and warns against nativism and protectionism. She additionally criticizes elected officials who make policy on Twitter.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#312)

  Guest: Andrew Yang, Democratic presidential candidate. 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and entrepreneur Andrew Yang details his signature proposal to give every American adult $1,000 each month. Yang also discusses his growing concerns about robots and artificial intelligence replacing American jobs and explains his goal to shift the country's economy toward a new human-centered capitalism.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#313)

  Guest: Michael Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg discusses House Democrats' decision to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Bloomberg talks about two of his signature issues, gun safety and climate change, and explains how he sees businesses working alongside government to address global threats. Bloomberg also explains why he isn't running for president in 2020, and weighs in on the field.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#314)

  Guest: Bill Nye, science educator and former host of Bill Nye the Science Guy. Science educator Bill Nye discusses 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#315)

  Guest: Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD). Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD) discusses the Trump impeachment inquiry. Hogan also addresses reports that he was considering a primary run against the president, discusses the state of the Republican Party, and talks about his record as a Republican governor leading a blue state.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#316)

  Guest: Bryan Stevenson, civil rights activist. Civil rights activist Bryan discusses race in America, the legacy of slavery and his work defending death row prisoners. He also talks about creating The National Memorial for Peace and Justice to honor the victims of lynching, and the upcoming Hollywood movie based on his memoir, Just Mercy.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#317)

  Guest: Cindy and Meghan McCain. Sen. John McCain's widow Cindy and daughter Meghan reflect on the senator's legacy and bipartisan accomplishments just over a year after his passing. Cindy and Meghan address President Trump's attacks on John McCain, the deep polarization in American politics, Meghan's role as the conservative voice on The View, and their relationship with 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#318)

  Guest: Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara discusses what is ahead in the impeachment proceedings and Attorney General William Barr's criminal investigation into the origins of the counterintelligence probe. Bharara also addresses his brief tenure in the Trump administration before he was fired.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#319)

  Guest: David Shulkin, Former Secretary of Veteran Affairs. Former Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin discusses his tenure in the Trump administration before the president fired him by tweet. Shulkin explains his argument against privatization of the VA, a policy dispute that he believes led to his dismissal. He also addresses Trump's leadership style and defends his controversial travel while in office.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#320)

  Guest: Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA). Sen. Intel Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) discusses Russian election interference and how other adversaries have learned from their playbook heading into 2020. Warner talks about combating threats to voting systems and disinformation campaigns. He also discusses his possible role as a juror in an impeachment trial, and says Russian spies spread the false claim that Ukraine meddled in the 2016 election.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#321)

  Guest: Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX). House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) discusses the impeachment hearings. Hurd explains why he says President Trump's call with the Ukrainian president was "inappropriate," and where he stands on allegations of bribery and extortion. Hurd also discusses which witnesses he wants to hear from next, and whether or not he has made up his mind on how he would vote.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#322)

  Guest: Michael Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City. Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg discusses guns, climate change, and the 2020 presidential race. The interview, recorded in September, provides insight into Mr. Bloomberg's decision-making process as he weighed whether to jump into the 2020 race.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#323)

  Guest: Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses the Trump administration's on-and-off negotiations with the Taliban, as well as the reforms she believes are needed to keep NATO healthy. The wide-ranging interview, recorded in September, also covers the growing threat of nativism and the overuse of Twitter by elected officials.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#324)

  Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley discusses the Trump administration and more.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#325)

  Guest: Adam Schiff. House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff discusses the third presidential impeachment in U.S. history. Schiff explains why he now believes that a failed impeachment is better than none at all. He also discusses the Inspector General's findings of mistakes in the FBI surveillance application process. In addition, Schiff warns about the threat of disinformation campaigns in the 2020 elections.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#326)

  Guest: Bryan Stevenson (Encore). Civil rights activist Bryan Stevenson joins Firing Line to discuss race in America, the legacy of slavery, and his work defending death row prisoners. He also discusses creating The National Memorial for Peace and Justice to honor the victims of lynching, and the new Hollywood movie based on his memoir, Just Mercy.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#327)

  Guests: Cindy and Meghan McCain (Encore). Sen. John McCain's widow Cindy and daughter Meghan joins Firing Line to reflect on the Senator's legacy and bipartisan accomplishments. Cindy and Meghan address President Trump's attacks on John McCain, the deep polarization in American politics, Meghan's role as the conservative voice on The View, and their relationship with 2020 Presidential candidate Joe Biden.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#328)

  Guest: David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. Former British Foreign Secretary and Labour politician David Miliband addresses the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Miliband, now head of the International Rescue Committee, says chaos in the Middle East could impact his work on the global refugee crisis. Miliband discusses U.K. and U.S. politics ahead of the 2020 election, warning that the "hard left doesn't provide the answer."

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#329)

  Guest: Michael Moore, filmmaker. Filmmaker Michael Moore discusses the 2020 presidential race. Moore, who correctly predicted Trump's win in 2016, now says the Democrat could win the popular vote by an even greater margin and still lose. Moore explains why he supports Sanders over Warren, and addresses the candidates' recent falling out. He discusses the Senate impeachment trial and his public apology to Iran's ayatollah.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#330)

  Guest: Deval Patrick. Democratic presidential candidate and former MA Gov. Deval Patrick discusses his late entry into the 2020 race. The only African-American candidate left in the field, Patrick talks about his journey from the South Side of Chicago to law school and a career at Fortune 500 companies. He explains his views on capitalism and the wealth tax, as well as his newly released reparations platform.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#331)

  Guest: Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize-winning economist. Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discusses what he calls "zombie" economic ideas and his public feuds with President Trump. The New York Times columnist talks about partisanship and whether ideological opponents can still have good faith debates. Krugman, a self-identified progressive, envisions what would happen if a progressive Democrat prevails in the 2020 race.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#332)

  Guests: Dr. Cornel West, Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at Harvard University; Dr. Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George, the "ideological odd couple," discuss the importance of civil discourse in this era of polarization. Leftist West and conservative George are friends who teach together and travel the country to demonstrate their commitment to free speech. They explore their opposing views on several policy areas, respectfully disagreeing as well as finding common ground.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#333)

  Guest: Steve Bannon, Former White House Chief Strategist. Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon discusses his predictions for the 2020 election and the future of populism. He talks about Bloomberg's impact on the race and suggests that a new Democratic candidate will shake up the race late in the process. Bannon issues a stark warning about the coronavirus.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#334)

  Guest: Michael Eric Dyson. Georgetown professor, prolific author and political commentator Michael Eric Dyson discusses the state of race in the US ahead of the South Carolina Democratic primary. He talks about how black voters are assessing the rest of the 2020 field - including Bloomberg and Sanders - as Biden's support slips. Dyson responds to Trump's economic pitch to African-American voters.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#335)

  Guest: Michael Moore. Filmmaker Michael Moore discusses the 2020 presidential race. Moore, who correctly predicted Trump's win in 2016, now says the Democrat could win the popular vote by an even greater margin and still lose. He explains why he supports Sanders over Warren, and suggests that they team up at the end of the primaries. He also discusses his documentaries and his public apology to Iran's ayatollah.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#336)

  Guest: Nikki Haley. Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley discusses her role in President Trump's cabinet, and assesses the Trump administration's handling of North Korea and Iran. Haley addresses the controversy over her recent comments on the Confederate flag, and explains how the GOP should appeal to new voters. She also says the UN needs to change with the times.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#337)

  Guest: Jeh Johnson, Former Secretary of Homeland Security. Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson discusses the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus. Johnson, who was DHS Secretary during the 2014 Ebola crisis, talks about communicating with the public during times of anxiety. He also discusses ongoing election interference and immigration policy.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#338)

  Guest: Ken Starr, former independent counsel. Former independent counsel Ken Starr discusses his investigation that led to the impeachment of President Clinton, and his work over 20 years later defending President Trump during his impeachment trial. Starr says that we are living in an "age of impeachment" in which it has become all too easy to impeach a president.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#339)

  Guest: Dr. Tom Frieden, Former CDC Director. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden discusses the origins of the coronavirus, the current measures to fight it, and where he sees the pandemic headed. He also discusses how the United States can be better prepared to handle future microbial threats.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#340)

  Guest: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont.. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont discusses his efforts to fight COVID-19 in one of the most-infected states per capita in the country. He discusses the race to find more ventilators and personal protective equipment as the state's case count rises. Lamont also gives advice to states that have not been hit as hard yet about how to flatten the curve.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#341)

  Guest: Dr. Scott Gottlieb, President Trump's former FDA Commissioner. President Trump's former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses what is next for the Coronavirus. Gottlieb says he is concerned about a second wave of COVID-19 that may hit in September. Gottlieb says parts of life may be altered until there is a vaccine, which could be still two years away. Gottlieb also discusses the prospects for antiviral and antibody medicine to treat the virus.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#342)

  Guest: Mark Cuban, advisor, President Trump's economic council. Guest: Mark Cuban, advisor, President Trump's economic council. Billionaire Mark Cuban discusses advising President Trump as a member Billionaire Mark Cuban discusses advising President Trump as a member of his new group on reopening the U.S. economy. Cuban defends the of his new group on reopening the U.S. economy. Cuban defends the president as the cheerleader-in-chief but dismisses the idea of president as the cheerleader-in-chief but dismisses the idea of setting a date now to reopen. The "Shark Tank" investor discusses setting a date now to reopen. The "Shark Tank" investor discusses relief for small businesses, tackling unemployment, and how he would relief for small businesses, tackling unemployment, and how he would address income inequality. address income inequality.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#343)

  Guest: Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator for Florida. Florida Senator Marco Rubio discusses the push among some states to reopen. He says that we should be guided primarily by what it will take to save lives, but also says there are limits to how long Americans can stay at home. As one of the architects of Congress' relief program for small businesses and employees, Rubio addresses whether the hundreds of billions allocated so far is enough.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#344)

  Guest: Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, now President Trump's personal attorney, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the hardest-hit state. Giuliani reflects on his time as mayor of NYC during the September 11 terrorist attacks and talks about messaging during a crisis. Giuliani says that he is concerned about current restrictions to civil liberties and says that it is time to start reopening.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#345)

  Guest: Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer, Facebook. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and International Rescue Committee president David Miliband team up to discuss how COVID-19 will affect women and girls worldwide. They say the pandemic poses a particular threat to girls' education in the developing world and is increasing sexual violence. They also discuss combating misinformation.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#346)

  Guest: Susan Rice, President Obama's National Security Advisor and former ambassador to the United Nations. Susan Rice, President Obama's National Security Advisor and the former ambassador to the United Nations, calls President Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic abysmal. She says the lack of leadership has led to the loss of American lives and jobs. Rice says that she would run as Joe Biden's vice president if asked.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#347)

  Guest: Sean Penn, actor. Actor Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand coronavirus testing access through his non-profit, CORE. The organization initially offered free drive-through tests in Penn's hometown, Los Angeles, and is now in a number of cities. Penn urges people to come together in this moment of crisis rather than focus on partisan politics.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#348)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#349)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#350)

  Guest: Bakari Sellers, activist, attorney, and author. Activist, attorney and author Bakari Sellers discusses the death of George Floyd, the nationwide protests, and whether this moment of crisis will lead to meaningful change on issues of racism. Sellers, the son of a civil rights activist who was shot by police in 1968 during a student protest, talks about police brutality and reform.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#351)

  Guest: Stacey Abrams, Voting rights activist and politician. Voting rights activist and politician Stacey Abrams discusses the fight for racial justice and her views on police reform, including the "defund the police" movement. Abrams talks about election reform and voter access in November. She also addresses reports that she is a potential running mate for Joe Biden.

• Rising Stars (#352)

  Margaret Hoover interviews several female Republican rising stars in Congress: Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY), Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA), Sen. Joni Ernst (IA) and Rep. Liz Cheney (WY). They discuss the effort to recruit more GOP women in Congress.

• Newcomers (#353)

  Meet conservative women running for a first term in Congress: Young Kim of California, Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Lisa Scheller of Pennsylvania. Margaret Hoover explores their motivations for running, policies and visions for the Republican Party.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#401)

  Guest: Sean Penn, Actor & CORE Co-Founder. Actor Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand Coronavirus testing access through his non-profit, CORE. The organization initially offered free drive-through tests in Penn's hometown, Los Angeles, and is now in a dozen cities. Penn urges people to come together in this moment of crisis rather than focus on partisan politics.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#402)

  Guest: John Bolton, Former National Security Advisor. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton says President Trump, his ex-boss, is unfit for a second term and he will not vote for him. Bolton discusses why he stayed silent during impeachment and his scathing new book about the White House.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#403)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#404)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#405)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#406)

  Guest: Larry Kudlow, Director of the United States National Economic Council. President Trump's top economic advisor Larry Kudlow discusses COVID-19's impact on the economy, jobs and businesses. He talks about what is next for federal stimulus spending, the massive deficit levels and his assessment of recovery.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#407)

  Guest: Former Republican strategist Stuart Stevens. Former Republican strategist Stuart Stevens discusses his opposition to President Trump and the current GOP. Stevens is working with other prominent current and former Republicans at the Lincoln Project to strategize against Trump's reelection bid.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#408)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#409)

  Guest: Rich Lowry, Editor, National Review. Rich Lowry, editor of the conservative publication National Review, explains why he supports President Trump over Joe Biden despite profound discomfort with Trump's conduct. Lowry also discusses his latest book in which he makes the case for nationalism.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#410)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#411)

  Guest: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. Senator Bernie Sanders discusses supporting Biden's presidential bid despite policy differences and warns that President Trump may refuse to leave office if he loses. Sanders says progressive ideas are gaining traction and discusses the movement's future.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#412)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#413)

  Guest: Congresswoman Val Demings (D-FL). Congresswoman Val Demings (D-FL) discusses the Supreme Court vacancy, police reform, COVID, and Florida's pivotal role in the presidential race. Demings was previously Orlando's first female police chief and on the short list to be Biden's VP.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#414)

  Guest: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Senate Judiciary Committee member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discusses the battle over the Supreme Court and the role of anonymous "dark money" in the federal judiciary. He says the first presidential debate hurts America's standing in the world.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#415)

  Guest: Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient, discusses the VP debate and the COVID-19 outbreak in the White House. She also explains why she plans to vote against Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#416)

  Guest: Dr. Anthony Fauci. Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the latest science on COVID-19 and the race to develop a vaccine. As new daily cases rise in more than a dozen states, Fauci explains what Americans should expect about living with the pandemic this winter and beyond.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#417)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#418)

  Guest: Senator Angus King. Senate Intel member Angus King (I-ME) discusses foreign interference in this election, what adversaries hope to accomplish and how prepared the U.S. is to handle cyberthreats and disinformation. He says Russia is most actively trying to interfere.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#419)

  Guest: Governor Larry Hogan. Gov. Larry Hogan, Maryland's moderate Republican governor, discusses why he did not vote for President Trump, the future of Trumpism and the GOP, and why Republicans beat expectations in down ballot races.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#420)

  Guests: David Boies and Ted Olson. Superstar litigators David Boies and Ted Olson, who argued on opposite sides of Bush v. Gore in 2000 and later teamed up to work together, discuss President Trump's allegations of voter fraud, litigation attempts and refusal to concede.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#421)

  Guest: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. CEO Albert Bourla discusses Pfizer's eight-month race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, which he thinks will be available to frontline workers in December and the general public before the summer. He talks about efficacy, safety and distribution.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#422)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#423)

  Guest: Melinda Gates. Philanthropist Melinda Gates, who has committed more than $400 million to fight COVID-19, discusses the race to develop vaccines, COVID-19's toll on women and the Trump administration's response to the pandemic.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#424)

  Guest: Bob Costas. Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas joins Firing Line to break down the intersection of sports and the three defining stories of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic, the election and the fight for racial justice.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#425)

  Guest: Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. Justice Neil Gorsuch, who was the first of President Trump's three nominees to the Supreme Court, discusses the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his judicial philosophy and the breakdown of civility in America.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#426)

  Guest: Bakari Sellers. Activist, attorney and author Bakari Sellers discusses the Black Lives Matter movement and whether it will lead to change. Sellers, the son of an activist who was shot and wounded by police at a 1968 protest, talks about police brutality and reform.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#427)

  Guest: Albert Bourla. CEO Albert Bourla discusses Pfizer's eight-month race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, which he thinks will be available to the general public before the summer. He talks about efficacy, safety and distribution, and addresses vaccine skepticism.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#428)

  Guest: Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher. Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol, President Trump's role in inciting the insurrection, and where the country and the GOP goes from here.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#429)

  Guest: Senator Joe Manchin. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) discusses the Capitol attack and the historic second impeachment of President Trump. As an influential moderate in the Senate, he talks about how to bring the country back together.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#430)

  Guests: Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley. American historians Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley discuss the inauguration of President Joe Biden at a time of national crisis and the legacy of President Trump.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#431)

  Guest: Senator Tim Kaine. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) discusses former President Trump's looming impeachment trial, President Biden's COVID-19 stimulus plan and why he is optimistic for bipartisanship under the new administration.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#432)

  Guest: Charles M. Blow. Charles M. Blow, NYT columnist and author of "The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto," discusses his plan for Black Americans to amass political power by reverse migration to the South in order to achieve Black majorities in multiple states.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#433)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#434)

  Guest: Michael Osterholm. Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm says new COVID-19 strains will likely cause cases to surge in March. Osterholm, who was on Biden's transition task force, says the U.S. needs to revise its vaccine and mask strategies now to save lives.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#435)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#436)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#437)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#438)

  Guest: Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm tells Margaret Hoover how the Biden administration plans to achieve clean energy goals, create new jobs and protect the power grid while facing questions about the price tag and the politics in Washington.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#439)

  Guest: Yo-Yo Ma. World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs for "Firing Line" and joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the impact of the pandemic on the arts and his belief that music can comfort people and connect cultures in even the darkest hours.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#440)

  Guests: Anne Applebaum and David Frum. Pulitzer Prize winning historian Anne Applebaum and former White House speechwriter David Frum join Margaret Hoover to discuss strengthening American democracy and the future of the GOP.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#441)

  Guests: Robert Reich and Maya MacGuineas. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and federal budget expert Maya MacGuineas discuss America's staggering national debt and what should be done about it.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#442)

  Guest: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) discusses why paid family leave should be part of President Biden's infrastructure legislation, working across the aisle to protect veterans and the misconduct allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#443)

  Guest: Representative Adam Kinzinger. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) discusses what it means to be a Republican in the post-Trump era, what's next for police and gun reform and President Biden's plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#444)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#445)

  Guest: Senator Amy Klobuchar. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discusses the explosive growth of big tech and corporate mergers. She outlines her proposed antitrust reforms to fight back against monopolies and explains why every American should be paying attention.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#446)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#447)

  Guest: Irshad Manji. The New York Times bestselling author Irshad Manji discusses how she thinks diversity should be defined and taught, the divisiveness of labels and why moral courage - not cancel culture - is the key to honest conversations about issues that polarize.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#448)

  Guest: Yo-Yo Ma. World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs for "Firing Line" and joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the impact of the pandemic on the arts and his belief that music can comfort people and connect cultures in even the darkest hours.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#449)

  Guests: Robert Reich & Maya MacGuineas. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and federal budget expert Maya MacGuineas discuss America's staggering national debt and what should be done about it.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#450)

  Guest: Lawrence Summers. Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard economist Larry Summers discusses his concerns about an overheated post-pandemic economy leading to inflation and what he believes the White House and the Fed should do about it.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#451)

  Guest: Don Lemon. CNN anchor Don Lemon discusses his new book on racism in America's past and present, his own experiences dealing with prejudice, and bringing his point of view to cable news.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#452)

  Guest: Admiral William McRaven. Four-star Admiral William H. McRaven discusses the imminent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the current threat level from Iran, and the heroic virtues he details in his new book, "The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived."

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#501)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#502)

  Guest: Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses America's mission to return to the moon and reach Mars, billionaires in space, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, and NASA's search for intelligent life in the universe.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#503)

  Guest: John McWhorter. Columbia University linguist and race commentator John McWhorter explains the origins of critical race theory, what the decades-old legal concept has become in today's national debate and his concerns about antiracism and how it is taught.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#504)

  Guest: Representative Mario Diaz-Balart. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-FL-whose family fled Fidel Castro's communist revolution in Cuba-discusses the ongoing oppression on the island, historic protests calling for freedom and how he thinks the U.S. and our allies should respond.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#505)

  Guests: Dr. Celine Gounder and Dr. Ashish Jha. With a summer COVID surge, epidemiologist Dr. Celine Gounder and Brown University Dean of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha discuss the dangers of the Delta variant, breakthrough cases, how to vaccinate more people and whether booster shots may be needed

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#506)

  Guest: Rep. Elissa Slotkin. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, D-MI, discusses representing a district that voted for Trump, the investigation into the attack on the Capitol, and voting rights. The former CIA analyst outlines her concerns about what's next for Afghanistan.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#507)

  Guest: Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discusses the explosive growth of big tech and corporate mergers. She outlines her proposed antitrust reforms to fight back against monopolies and explains why every American should be paying attention.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#508)

  Guest: John McWhorter, Columbia University linguist and race commentator. Columbia University linguist and race commentator John McWhorter explains the origins of critical race theory, what the decades-old legal concept has become in today's national debate and his concerns about antiracism and how it is taught.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#509)

  Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster responds to the suicide attack that killed at least 13 U.S. service members outside the Kabul airport; Gen. David Petraeus discusses the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and what Taliban rule means for American security.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#510)

  Guest: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses America's mission to return to the moon and reach Mars, a new international space race, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, and NASA's search for intelligent life in the universe.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#511)

  Guest: Rep. Peter Meijer. As America marks the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, Rep. Peter Meijer, R-MI, discusses the U.S. exit from Afghanistan, his decision to fly into Kabul amid the evacuation and who should be held accountable for the botched ending of a two-decade war.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#512)

  Guest: George Will. Pulitzer. Prize-winning columnist George Will discusses the conservative movement from William F. Buckley Jr. to the present, why he says many modern Republican politicians are not true conservatives, and what's next for Trumpism.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#513)

  Guest: Mohamed A. El-Erian. Economist Mohamed A. El-Erian outlines his concern that inflation will persist and urges the Federal Reserve not to miss the window to act. He discusses how the pandemic has altered labor markets and discusses why some changes may be here to stay.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#514)

  Guest: Frank McCourt. Billionaire Frank McCourt discusses his venture to overhaul the internet and create social media alternatives. He says blockchain is the key to protecting personal data and answers questions about how to transform his mission into a movement.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#515)

  Guest: Hatice Cengiz, Jewher Ilham, Leopoldo Lopez. Firing Line interviews three dissidents at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Miami: Hatice Cengiz, fiance of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi; Uyghur activist Jewher Ilham; and Venezuelan political exile Leopoldo Lopez.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#516)

  Guest: John Lithgow. Actor, author and illustrator John Lithgow discusses his new collection of poems satirizing America's "scoundrels," his take on contemporary politics, and getting into character for his iconic roles, from Winston Churchill to Roger Ailes.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#517)

  Guest: Fiona Hill. Russia expert Dr. Fiona Hill, a former senior official in Trump's National Security Council and 2019 impeachment witness, discusses the rise of populism in the U.S. and why she believes her former boss continues to be a threat to American democracy.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#518)

  Guest: Sen. Bob Menendez. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-NJ, discusses his immigration reform plan and protecting Americans against floods. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair outlines how the U.S. should promote democracy in Cuba, support Taiwan and prevent a nuclear Iran.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#519)

  Guest: Andrew Sullivan. Author and political commentator Andrew Sullivan, a self-described small-c conservative who opposes Trump, says this week's election signals a backlash to woke culture and discusses the need for open debate among people with different perspectives.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#520)

  Guest: Ai Weiwei. Listing description: Artist, activist and former political prisoner Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond, whether the West can handle China's rising influence and his latest act of self-expression, his memoir.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#521)

  Guest: Sen. Tim Scott. Rising GOP star Senator Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate, discusses growing up in poverty in South Carolina and outlines his policy vision for opportunity zones, school choice and police reform. He weighs in on the GOP in 2024.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#522)

  Guests: Cornel West and Robert George. Leftist Dr. Cornel West and conservative Dr. Robert George, the "ideological odd couple," discuss the need for civil discourse in this era of polarization. They explore opposing policy views, respectfully disagreeing, as well as finding common ground.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#523)

  Guests: Hatice Cengiz, Jamal Khashoggi, Jewher Ilham. Firing Line interviews three dissidents at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Miami: Hatice Cengiz, fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi; Uyghur activist Jewher Ilham; and Venezuelan political exile Leopoldo Lopez.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#524)

  Guest: Chris Christie. Republican Chris Christie says the GOP needs to renounce conspiracy theories and Trump's election fraud lies. The former New Jersey governor discusses whether he is planning a 2024 presidential run and calls it "undeniable" that Trump gave him COVID.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#525)

  Guest: Dana Canedy. 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.

• John Lithgow (#526)

  Actor, author and illustrator John Lithgow discusses his new collection of poems satirizing America's "scoundrels," his take on contemporary politics, and getting into character for his iconic roles from Winston Churchill to Roger Ailes.

• Ai Weiwei (#527)

  Artist, activist and former political prisoner Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond, whether the West can handle China's rising influence and his latest act of self-expression, his memoir.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#528)

  Guest: Rep. Adam Kinzinger. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-IL, one of two Republicans on the House committee investigating the January 6 attack, discusses what lawmakers have learned and what questions remain unanswered - as the nation marks the one-year anniversary of that deadly day.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#529)

  Guest: Fareed Zakaria. Author and anchor Fareed Zakaria discusses the lessons of Covid-19 as the world enters the third year of the pandemic. Zakaria, who as a student brought William F. Buckley Jr. to Yale, also discusses threats to democracy at home and abroad.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#530)

  Guest: Indra Nooyi. Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi discusses her rise up America's corporate ladder after emigrating from India. She also weighs in on the future of the workplace, the care economy and the role companies should play in addressing problems in society.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#531)

  Guest: Eva Moskowitz. Success Academy CEO Eva Moskowitz makes the case for school choice as her network of charter schools in NYC outperforms schools across the state. She discusses the role of teachers unions, education reform proposals and the impact of the pandemic.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#532)

  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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#533)

  Guest: Enes Kanter Freedom. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#534)

  Guest: Michael McFaul. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#535)

  Guest: Dana Canedy. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#536)

  Guest: Andrew Sullivan. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#537)

  Guest: Ambassador William Taylor. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#538)

  Guest: Margaret Atwood. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#539)

  Guest: Lynsey Addario. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#540)

  Guest: Rhiannon Giddens. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#541)

  Guest: Senator Chris Coons. Senator 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#542)

  Guests: Matt Damon & Gary White. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#543)

  Guest: : Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#544)

  Guest: Tina Brown. Legendary journalist Tina Brown discusses her new book about the royals, with reporting on Megxit, Prince Andrew, and what happens after Queen Elizabeth's reign. She weighs in on the future of magazines and billionaire Elon Musk's Twitter takeover.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#545)

  Guest: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses holding Putin accountable for war crimes and tackling the global food security crisis that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has accelerated. She addresses the UN's mission and possible reforms.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#546)

  Guests: Mary Ziegler and Ed Whelan. Legal scholars Mary Ziegler and Ed Whelan discuss their differing views on the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, the future of abortion law in America, and what this expected ruling could mean for other cases.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#547)

  Guest: Eric Schmidt. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses how artificial intelligence will change the world and impact the future of jobs, medicine and warfare. He says we need to prepare for the dark sides of AI and weighs in on other tech issues and climate change.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#548)

  Guest: Margaret Atwood. In this updated interview, "The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood discusses what a post-Roe America could mean, the feminist protests that her dystopian classic have inspired, and the hit Hulu series currently in production for a new season.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#549)

  Guest: Tina Brown. Renowned journalist Tina Brown reflects on Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years on the throne and predicts what is next for the British monarchy. Brown discusses Megxit, Prince Andrew and other topics from her new book on the royals.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#550)

  Guest: Rhiannon Giddens. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#551)

  Guest: Raphael Warnock. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D), Georgia's first Black US senator and a minister, discusses the economy, Jan. 6, and other key midterm issues. Warnock is up against ex-football star Herschel Walker, a Trump-backed candidate, in a closely watched 2022 race.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#552)

  Guest: Ben Ginsberg. Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg discusses speaking out against Trump and other election deniers at the January 6 hearings. He weighs in on efforts to reform federal election laws and assesses whether Trump will be prosecuted.

• Episode 1 (#601)

  Guest: Christine Todd Whitman. Pro-choice Republican and former NJ Gov. Christine Todd Whitman calls the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe judicial activism and says women will be harmed. She reflects on how the GOP became an anti-choice party and on polarization in America.

• Episode 2 (#602)

• Episode 3 (#603)

  Guest: Chris Murphy. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-CT, discusses his first success in a decade-long fight to stop America's gun violence epidemic and explains how the new law may have stopped the Highland Park shooter. He addresses urban gun violence and the weakening gun lobby.

• Episode 4 (#604)

  Guest: Adam Gant. Organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant examines the value of rethinking deeply-held beliefs in an ever-changing world. He discusses how that approach could reshape our work, politics, and daily discourse for the better.

• Episode 5 (#605)

  Guest: Mike Lee. Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) discusses his support for Trump leading up to Jan. 6, whether Trump's inaction that day violated his oath, and what it may mean for 2024. He also makes his case against what he sees as a Democratic plot to pack the Supreme Court.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#606)

  Guest: Matt Damon and Gary White. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#607)

  Guest: Christine Todd Whitman. Former Republican NJ Gov. Christine Todd Whitman calls the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe judicial activism and says women will be harmed. She reflects on how the GOP became an anti-choice party and on polarization in America.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#608)

  Guest: Adam Grant. Organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant examines the value of rethinking deeply-held beliefs in an ever-changing world. He discusses how that approach could reshape our work, politics, and daily discourse for the better.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#609)

  Guest: James Kirchick. Author James Kirchick discusses his New York Times bestseller "Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington," a chronicle of gay powerbrokers from the FDR presidency through the Cold War and into the Clinton years - and the risks they faced.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#610)

  Guest: Kenny Loggins. Legendary singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins discusses writing enduring hits for films like "Top Gun" and "Footloose," reuniting with Jim Messina, and other highs and lows of his 50-year career as he's out with his memoir, "Still Alright."

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#611)

  One year after U.S. troops left Afghanistan and 21 years after 9/11, Marine veteran and author Elliot Ackerman reflects on the war's strategic failures, his own efforts to get Afghans out, and the dangers of America's growing civil-military divide. Guest: Elliot Ackerman.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#612)

  Guest: Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein. Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein discuss their new documentary series, "The U.S. and the Holocaust," which examines America's response to Nazi atrocities, why the U.S. failed to take in more refugees, and how themes from the past echo today.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#613)

  Guest: Ivan Duque Marquez. Former Colombian President Ivan Duque Marquez warns against the rise of left-wing populism in Colombia and across Latin America. He also discusses the war on drugs, the crisis in Venezuela, and the global impact of threats to democracy in the U. S.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#614)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#615)

  Guest: Cori Bush. Progressive "Squad" member Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) discusses surviving sexual assault and her experience with abortion as she is out with a memoir. She discusses her role in the Black Lives Matters protests, policing, and other policy priorities.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#616)

  Guest: Masih Alinejad. Exiled Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad calls the protests in Iran over the government's brutal treatment of women a revolution that will bring down the regime. She also says the U.S. should do much more to support the protestors.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#617)

  Guest: Matthew Continetti. Author and journalist Matthew Continetti discusses the evolution and future of the American conservative movement. He examines how figures like William F. Buckley Jr., Ronald Reagan, Rush Limbaugh, and Donald Trump led, shaped and changed the right.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#618)

  Guest: Evan McMullin. Independent conservative candidate Evan McMullin discusses his race against Utah's Republican Sen. Mike Lee, which could decide control of the Senate. McMullin criticizes Lee's support of Trump and his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#619)

  Guest: Maggie Haberman. Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman gives the inside account of interviewing Donald Trump for her new biography. She discusses the latest on the investigations he is facing and why she believes Trump will run in 2024.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#620)

  Republican Governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson assesses the GOP's weak performance in the 2022 midterm elections, how key issues like abortion played into the race, how it may affect Donald Trump's role in the party and what this means for 2024. Guest: Asa Hutchinson.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#621)

  Guest: William Barr. Former Attorney General William Barr denounces Trump's 2024 bid and says his ex-boss should step aside. Barr discusses his high-profile resignation from the Trump administration, the state of the DOJ, and the current investigations of Trump.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#622)

  Guest: Raphael Warnock. Firing Line revisits its June conversation with Sen. Raphael Warnock as he heads to a runoff against Herschel Walker. Warnock, Georgia's first Black senator, discusses the economy, abortion and other key issues facing voters in the upcoming race.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#623)

  Guest: Mike Pence. Vice President Mike Pence defends the work of the Trump administration while explaining his break with President Trump over January 6. He discusses the investigations of Trump, his call for civility, and his potential presidential candidacy in 2024.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#624)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#625)

  Guest: Misty Copeland. Misty Copeland discusses becoming American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer and the role her mentor, trailblazing Black ballerina Raven Wilkinson, played in her rise. Copeland weighs in on diversity in ballet, motherhood and her future.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#626)

  Guest: Yo-Yo Ma. World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs for "Firing Line" and discusses how music transcends time, connects cultures, and comforts people in even the darkest hours.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#627)

  Guest: Matthew Continetti. Author and journalist Matthew Continetti discusses the evolution and future of the American conservative movement. He examines how figures like William F. Buckley Jr., Ronald Reagan, Rush Limbaugh and Donald Trump led, shaped and changed the right.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#628)

  Guest: Mike Pence. New footage from Firing Line's conversation with VP Mike Pence is released on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack. Pence discusses his support of investigations into election fraud, his break with President Trump on Jan. 6, and a possible 2024 run.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#629)

  Reverend Al Sharpton discusses his evolution as a civil rights leader and the challenges and controversies he has faced. He weighs in on the progress of the movement and the power of Black voters.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#630)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#631)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#632)

  Guest: Barry Diller. Media mogul Barry Diller discusses why he thinks Hollywood and the Oscars are irrelevant, the future of streaming, why he does not believe Alec Baldwin is responsible for the "Rust" set shooting, and what's ahead in politics.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#633)

  Guest: Glenn Loury. Brown economist Glenn Loury says affirmative action and reparations will not solve inequality and defends free speech on college campuses. Loury-who at 33 became Harvard's first Black tenured economics professor discusses how his views have evolved.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#634)

  Guest: Brian O'Hara. Brian O'Hara Minneapolis' first new police chief since George Floyd's death discusses policing after the death of Tyre Nichols renewed calls for reform. He weighs in on racial disparities, qualified immunity, gun violence, and elevated crime rates.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#635)

  Guest: Nikki Haley. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley - the first to challenge Trump-discusses serving as Trump's Ambassador to the UN, foreign policy threats to the US, and the future of the GOP. Haley's 2019 interview includes never-before-seen footage.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#636)

  Guest: Ai Weiwei. Artist, activist and former political prisoner Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond, whether the West can handle China's rising influence and his latest act of self-expression, his memoir.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#637)

  Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) chair of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party discusses how the US should respond to growing threats from the CCP. He discusses trade, the dangers of TikTok, and says the US should commit to defending Taiwan. Guest: Mike Gallagher.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#638)

  Guest: Larry Hogan. Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, the second Republican governor to be re-elected in Maryland and a vocal Trump critic, discusses why he won't challenge Trump for the GOP nomination, economic policy proposals, and the future of the GOP.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#639)

  Guest: Misty Copeland. Misty Copeland discusses becoming American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer and the role her mentor, trailblazing Black ballerina Raven Wilkinson, played in her rise. Copeland weighs in on diversity in ballet, motherhood and her future.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#640)

  Guest: Paulina Porizkova. Supermodel and 1980s cover girl Paulina Porizkova discusses aging and ageism, harassment in modeling, her journey out of Communist Czechoslovakia, struggling with mental health, and the breakdown of her marriage to the late Cars' singer Ric Ocasek.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#641)

  Guest: Andrew Weissmann. Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann discusses the 34 felony count indictment of former President and 2024 candidate Donald Trump. He discusses the prosecution's strengths and weaknesses and what to expect as Trump faces more criminal probes.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#642)

  Guest: Thomas Chatterton Williams. Author and cultural critic Thomas Chatterton Williams explains why he thinks Americans need to unlearn traditional racial constructs in order to achieve equality. He also discusses the impact of culture wars and wokeness on contemporary politics.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#643)

  Guest: Wes Moore. Rising Democratic star and political newcomer Gov. Wes Moore discusses overcoming tragedy to become a Rhodes Scholar, Army captain, bestselling author, and Maryland's first Black governor. He details his plans for tackling poverty and crime.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#644)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#645)

  Guest: Richard Dreyfuss. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#646)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#647)

  Guest: Charlie Sykes. Charlie Sykes, a founder and the editor-in-chief of the non-partisan news site "The Bulwark," discusses why he disassociated himself from the Republican Party, the challenges of covering Trump, the 2024 race, and whether conservatism can be redeemed.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#648)

  Guest: Tim Scott. Newly declared GOP presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott discusses his journey from poverty to the Senate, where he is the only Black Republican. In this 2021 interview, he outlines his vision for opportunity zones, school choice, and police reform.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#649)

  Guest: Glenn Loury. Brown economist Glenn Loury says affirmative action and reparations will not solve inequality and defends free speech on college campuses. Loury who at 33 became Harvard's first Black tenured economics professor discusses how his views have evolved.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#650)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#651)

  Guest: Jon Meacham. Pulitzer Prize winner and presidential biographer Jon Meacham discusses how today's leaders compare to their predecessors. Meacham - who has helped craft some key Biden speeches - explains why he backs a Biden reelection bid and weighs in on today's GOP.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#652)

  Guest: Elie Honig. Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the federal indictment against Donald Trump and what to expect of the trials that may take place during the election season. He also weighs in on Hunter Biden's plea deal.

• Episode 1 (#701)

  Guest: David French. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#702)

  Guest: Jill Lepore. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#703)

  Guest: Jewel. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#704)

  Guest: Lisa Murkowski. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#705)

  Guest: Amul Thapar. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#706)

  Guest: Vivek Ramaswamy. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#707)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#708)

  Guest: Chris Christie. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#709)

  Guest: Richard Dreyfuss. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#710)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#711)

  Guest: Doug Burgum. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#712)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#713)

  Guest: Liev Schreiber. Actor Liev Schreiber, co-founder of BlueCheck Ukraine, discusses the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine as President Zelensky asks for international support at the UN. He explains why he thinks Russia will lose and why Amerians should care.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#714)

  Guest: Walter Isaacson. Bestselling author Walter Isaacson discusses his biography of Elon Musk, who leads SpaceX, Tesla, and endeavors in AI and brain-machine interfaces. Isaacson comments on Musk's Twitter takeover, geopolitical influence, controversies, and aspirations.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#715)

  Guest: Yascha Mounk. Left-leaning author and professor Yascha Mounk discusses his new book The Identity Trap, examining the rise of identity politics within the progressive left. Mounk addresses the risks this trend may present to schools, corporations, and democracy.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#716)

  Guest: Bret Stephens. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Bret Stephens discusses how Israel should respond to Hamas's horrific terrorist attack. Stephens, the former Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief, assesses the role of Iran and the geopolitical ramifications of the war.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#717)

  Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Terrorism expert Jonathan Schanzer examines efforts to contain a wider war in the Middle East and deter Iran and its proxies. He discusses the Qatari-led hostage negotiations and the complexities of an Israeli ground fight against Hamas in Gaza.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#718)

  Guest: Mitch Daniels. Republican Mitch Daniels, the former governor of Indiana and Purdue University president, discusses America's political disarray, the national debt, campus speech debates, strategies for reducing tuition, and whether he would ever return to politics.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#719)

  Guest: Dr. Kimberly Kagan. Military historian Kimberly Kagan discusses Israel's obstacles on the ground in Gaza, Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia, and the role Iran plays in both conflicts. She also explains her concerns over U.S. readiness for wider war.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#720)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#721)

  Guest: Brad Raffensperger. Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's Republican Secretary of State, discusses standing up to pressure from Trump to overturn the 2020 election in his state and how to restore public trust in elections. He explains why he believes Georgia is ready for 2024.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#722)

  Guests: Cornel West and Robert George. Leftist Dr. Cornel West and conservative Dr. Robert George, the "ideological odd couple," discuss the need for civil discourse in this era of polarization. They explore opposing policy views, respectfully disagreeing as well as finding common ground.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#723)

  Guest: Maria Ressa. Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist who faces prison time for standing up to authoritarianism in the Philippines, discusses how the spread of false news through social media threatens democracy and the importance of a free press.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#724)

  Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez discusses threats to democracy around the world and combatting autocracy. He comments on challenging conditions in Venezuela under Maduro and the impact of Biden's policies in the region. Guest: Leopoldo Lopez.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#725)

  Guest: Jonathan Greenblatt. Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses the spike in antisemitism since Oct. 7, the double standard on speech he sees on university campuses, and his concerns about anti-Zionism and a lack of moral clarity among progressives.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#726)

  Guest: Jewel Kilcher. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#727)

  Guest: Baratunde Thurston. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#728)

  Guest: Tim Alberta. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#729)

  Guest: Tony Gonzales. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#730)

  Guest: Chris Sununu. New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu explains why he supports Nikki Haley for president in the lead-up to the crucial first 2024 primary in his state. He discusses her chances against Trump, his stance on a Trump-Biden rematch, and the GOP's future.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#731)

  Guest: Deborah Lipstadt. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#732)

  Guest: David Petraeus. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#733)

  Guest: Sheila Johnson. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#734)

  Guest: Jared Cohen. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#735)

  Guest: Liev Schreiber. 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 Amerians should care.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#736)

  Guest: Tony Gonzales. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#737)

  Guest: Tim Alberta. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#738)

  Guests: Amanda Carpenter and Mike Gonzalez. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#739)

  Guests: Trent England and Jesse Wegman. 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 with Margaret Hoover (#740)

  Guest: Jonathan Haidt. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#741)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#742)

  Guest: Coleman Hughes 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..

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#743)

  Guest: Melissa Murray. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#744)

  Guest: Stephen Richer. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#745)

  Guest: Frank Bruni. New York Times 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#746)

  Guest: Fareed Zakaria. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#747)

  Guest: Doris Kearns Goodwin. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#748)

  Guest: George Conway. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#749)

  Guest: Jonathan Haidt. 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.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#750)

  Guests: Jesse Wegman and Trent England. 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 with Margaret Hoover (#751)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#752)

  Guest: Ritchie Torres. 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.

• Episode 53 (#753)

  Guest: Edward O'Keefe. 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.

• Episode 1 (#801)

  Guest: Doris Kearns Goodwin. 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.

• Episode 2 (#802)

  Guest: Matt Pottinger. Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger says China's cold war against the U.S. is intensifying. He discusses tensions over Taiwan, the importance of deterrence, how China views Trump and Biden, and where the country is headed.

• Episode 3 (#803)

  GOP strategist Mike Murphy says Democrats need to replace President Biden on the ticket to have a solid chance in the 2024 election, discusses the ascension of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, and weighs in on ways to tone down heated political rhetoric. Guest: Mike Murphy.

• Episode 4 (#804)

  Guest: James Carville. Legendary political strategist James Carville discusses how President Biden's decision to step aside has reshaped the 2024 election, assesses Vice President Kamala Harris' chances in November, and gives his fellow Democrats advice on how to win.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#805)

  Guests: Jocelyn Benson, Benjamin Ginsberg, David Becker. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, GOP lawyer Benjamin Ginsberg, and election expert David Becker discuss the security and integrity of American elections ahead of November's contest between former President Trump and Vice President Harris.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#806)

  Guest: Joni Ernst. Iowa's Joni Ernst - one of the top Republicans in the U.S. Senate - shares her views on standing up to antisemitism and violence against women, the importance of U.S. support for Ukraine and Israel, and why civility still matters in politics.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#807)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#808)

  Guest: Alex Padilla. California Senator Alex Padilla makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris, explains his opposition to President Biden's border crackdown, and argues that Latino voters should support the Democratic ticket in November.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#809)

  Guest: Jocelyn Benson, Benjamin Ginsberg, David Becker. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, GOP lawyer Benjamin Ginsberg, and election expert David Becker discuss the security and integrity of American elections ahead of November's contest between former President Trump and Vice President Harris.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#810)

  Guest: Doris Kearns Goodwin. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses finding hope in history, presidential leadership, and "An Unfinished Love Story," her latest book examining the 1960s through the eyes of her late husband, speechwriter Dick Goodwin.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#811)

  Guest: Kevin Hassett. Top Trump White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett discusses this week's presidential debate, defends the former president's economic agenda - including new tariffs - and critiques Vice President Kamala Harris' economic plans.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#812)

  Guest: Bill O'Reilly. Former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly sits down with Margaret Hoover, a former guest on "The O'Reilly Factor." The conversation covers his new book on America's presidents, the 2024 race, and sexual harassment allegations that led to his exit from Fox.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#813)

  Guest: Hillary Clinton. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses Vice President Kamala Harris' road to the White House, how to stand up to America's rivals abroad, the state of the two major political parties, and the role of a free press.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#814)

  Guest: Larry Hogan. Former GOP Gov. Larry Hogan talks about running for the U.S. Senate in deep-blue Maryland, his message to Democratic voters, his support for abortion rights, and how he would remain an independent voice in an era of partisan polarization.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#815)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#816)

  Guest: Josh Shapiro. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris, discusses how she can win the most closely-watched swing state, and outlines bipartisan efforts to ensure a safe and secure election amid baseless claims of fraud.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#817)

  Guest: Jocelyn Benson, Stephen Richer, Ben Ginsberg. A panel of election experts - Democrat Jocelyn Benson, Republican Stephen Richer, and GOP election lawyer Ben Ginsberg - discusses how votes will be counted this November, Elon Musk's claims about the election, and when Americans will know the results.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#818)

  Guest: H.R. McMaster. Former Trump National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster discusses global threats ahead of next week's presidential election, evaluates the consequences of Trump's "disruptive" style, and responds to his former boss's stated second-term agenda.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#819)

  Guest: Jon Meacham. Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biographer Jon Meacham reflects on former President Trump's victory over Vice President Harris, how it impacts President Biden's legacy, and what the outcome of the 2024 election means for the soul of America.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#820)

  Guest: Kori Schake. AEI senior fellow Kori Schake assesses Donald Trump's approach to foreign policy, his first Cabinet choices, and how his second presidency could impact America's allies and adversaries. She also warns against politicization of the military.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#821)

  Sebastien Lai-whose father, publisher Jimmy Lai, is on trial in Hong Kong for alleged national security crimes-and attorney Jonathan Price discuss the charges, the decline of freedom in Hong Kong, and international support for his father's release.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#822)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#823)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#824)

  With media freedom threatened worldwide, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva-recently released from wrongful detention in Russia-Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and the BBC's Jonathan Munro discuss the dangers reporters face abroad. Guests: Alsu Kurmasheva, Maria Ressa, and Jonathan Munro.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#825)

  Guest: Peggy Noonan. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Peggy Noonan discusses Trump's second term, his Cabinet picks, and her new book, A Certain Idea of America. The former Reagan speechwriter reflects on her career in politics and media and how Trump changed the GOP.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#826)

  Misty Copeland discusses becoming American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer and the role her mentor, trailblazing Black ballerina Raven Wilkinson, played in her rise. She weighs in on diversity in ballet and the future of the art form. Guest: Misty Copeland.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#827)

  Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses his book, "The Anxious Generation," which explores how social media and phone-based parenting have rewired young brains, and he addresses what can be done about Gen Z's tech-fueled mental health crisis. Guest: Jonathan Haidt.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#828)

  Guests: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Katya Snytsina, and Natalia Kaliada. Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Olympic basketball star Katya Snytsina, and Belarus Free Theatre co-founder Natalia Kaliada discuss the fight against Lukashenko's dictatorship and the power of art and sports in politics.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#829)

  Guest: Juan Williams. Fox News analyst Juan Williams discusses his book "New Prize for These Eyes," about what he sees as a second civil rights movement and the backlash against it. He reflects on the impact of right-wing media ahead of Trump's inauguration and MLK Day.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#830)

  Guest: Newt Gingrich. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses his new PBS documentary "Journey to America" and makes a conservative case for legal immigration amid rising GOP skepticism. He also responds to President Trump's executive orders and January 6th pardons.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#831)

  Guests: James Carville, Mike Murphy. Two veteran campaign strategists, Democrat James Carville and Republican Mike Murphy, discuss the political fallout from the 2024 election, the chaotic early days of Donald Trump's second term, and the challenges that lie ahead for both parties.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#832)

  Guest: Richard Carmona. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nears confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary, former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona discusses Kennedy's controversial history, his potential impact on public health, and how to prepare for the next pandemic.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#833)

  Guests: Philip K. Howard, Will Marshall. Two government reform advocates, author and lawyer Philip K. Howard and Will Marshall of the Progressive Policy Institute, discuss Trump's deep state blitz, what DOGE is getting wrong, and their advice for Elon Musk in a forum at Hofstra University.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#834)

  Guests: Scott Lincicome, Jeff Ferry. Economist Jeff Ferry of the Coalition for a Prosperous America and trade expert Scott Lincicome of the Cato Institute discuss the impact of President Trump's tariffs on U.S. consumers, businesses, and the world in a forum at Hofstra University.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#835)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#836)

  Guest: Ross Douthat. Conservative New York Times columnist Ross Douthat assesses President Trump's address to Congress, his latest actions on Ukraine and trade, and the future of the GOP. Douthat also discusses his new book, "Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious."

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#837)

  Guest: Lawrence Perelman. 100 years after the birth of William F. Buckley Jr., "American Impresario" author Lawrence Perelman discusses their friendship, Buckley's love of music, and his life outside politics. He reflects on Buckley's character and the values he represented.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#838)

  Guest: Condoleezza Rice. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses the perils of isolationism, the need for the U.S. to stand by Ukraine, her assessment of the war in Gaza, and putting pressure on Iran and its proxies in an interview recorded last October.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#839)

  Guests: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Katya Snytsina, and Natalia Kaliada. Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, basketball star-turned-activist Katya Snytsina, and Belarus Free Theatre co-founder Natalia Kaliada talk about taking on Lukashenko's dictatorship and the power of art and sports in politics.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#840)

  Jonathan Martin of Politico, Adam Nagourney of The New York Times, and Bob Shrum of the USC Center for the Political Future discuss the challenges facing legacy media, threats to press freedom around the world, and the future of journalism. Guests: Jonathan Martin, Adam Nagourney, and Bob Shrum

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#841)

  New York Times columnist Ross Douthat discusses his book, "Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious." He explains why he thinks Americans are looking for a higher power, defends organized religion, and reflects on the mystical side of UFO culture. Guest: Ross Douthat.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#842)

  Guest: Glenn Hubbard. Conservative economist Glenn Hubbard discusses the impact of Trump's tariffs and other ways to rebalance the economy. The former adviser to Pres. George W. Bush doubts the return of manufacturing jobs and assesses the risks of a trade war with China.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#843)

  Guest: Jose Andres. Chef and World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres discusses his approach to humanitarian aid, his work in Ukraine and Gaza, and his new book, "Change the Recipe." He comments on the Trump administration, immigration, and threats to the rule of law.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#844)

  Guest: Robert Lighthizer. Robert Lighthizer, who served as U.S. Trade Representative in Trump's first term, defends the president's tariffs and makes the case for more balanced trade. He discusses the impact of tariffs on prices and the future of American manufacturing.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#845)

  Guest: Kelsey Grammer. Actor Kelsey Grammer discusses his new book, "Karen: A Brother Remembers," transcending tragedy after his sister's murder, and its impact on his life and his work. He also talks about being conservative in Hollywood in the age of Trump.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#846)

  Guest: Niall Ferguson. Historian Sir Niall Ferguson assesses the first 100 days of President Trump's second term. He discusses the economic impact of Trump's tariffs, efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and the current and future challenges posed by China.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#847)

  Guest: Dr. Fei-Fei Li. AI pioneer Dr. Fei-Fei Li discusses ethical development of artificial intelligence and the challenge of establishing effective regulations. She addresses government funding of research, diversity in science, and ensuring child safety as AI advances.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#848)

  Guest: Juan Williams. Fox News analyst Juan Williams discusses his book "New Prize for These Eyes," about what he sees as a second civil rights movement and the backlash against it in a January interview. He also addresses Trump choosing Fox colleagues for Cabinet roles.

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#849)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#850)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#851)

• Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (#852)

• Episode 1 (#901)

• Episode 2 (#902)

• Episode 3 (#903)