Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Stacey Abrams

This week on Firing Line, Stacey Abrams discusses her narrow defeat in Georgia, why she refused to concede and her next

Tamika Mallory

Tamika Mallory, Co-President of the Women’s March, responds to divisions in the movement and allegations of anti-Semit

Rep. Eric Swalwell

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

Governor Chris Christie

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discusses getting fired from the Trump transition, why he thinks Jared Kushner

José Andrés

Chef José Andrés joins to discuss his philanthropic work in Puerto Rico, feeding Federal employees, and his twitter ex

Scott Walker

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker joins to discuss his legacy as a reformer. Former Governor Scott Walker was Gover

Andrew McCabe

Former Acting Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe joins to discuss his new book. Andrew McCabe is a former Federal Bureau

Tony Blair

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair discusses the rise of populism around the globe, Brexit, and why

Angus King

Senator Angus King (I-ME) discusses the Mueller Report, why Attorney General Barr’s summary is not enough and how we c

Howard Schultz

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discusses his potential run for president as an independent, his case for centrists

H.R. McMaster

Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster discusses his time as President Trump’s National Security Advisor, his military career

Ann Coulter

Conservative commentator Ann Coulter discusses her early support of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign due to his ha

Tulsi Gabbard

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, a 2020 presidential candidate and Democrat from Hawaii, discusses how her time serving in I

Stephen Moore

Stephen Moore joins to discuss the Federal Reserve.

Rob Reiner

Director, actor and activist Rob Reiner explains why he is using his voice to call out President Trump on social media,

Tom Cotton

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AK) discusses the escalating tensions with Iran and why he believes a potential military conflict

Gen. David Petraeus

Retired Gen. David Petraeus discusses tensions between the U.S. and Iran, reflects on his 37 years in the U.S. Army, lea

Chelsea Handler

Comedian Chelsea Handler joins Firing Line to discuss how she channeled her anger and sadness after Donald Trump’s ele

Liz Cheney

Rep. Liz Cheney, the highest ranking House Republican woman ever, joins Firing Line to discuss how she thinks the United

Jim Clyburn

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) joins Firing Line to discuss Joe Biden’s ties to segregationist senators, and w

John Delaney

Presidential candidate John Delaney discusses why he thinks Democrats running on popular progressive policies like Medic

Ted Cruz

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) joins Firing Line to discuss the backlash over President Trump’s racially charged tweets aimed

Julian Castro

2020 presidential candidate and former HUD secretary Julian Castro joins Firing Line to discuss immigration policy and h

John Hickenlooper

Presidential candidate and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper discusses taking on Bernie Sanders in this week’s pr

Pramila Jayapal

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, co-sponsor of the House Medicare for All Act, makes the case for a universal government-run health

Terry McAuliffe

Terry McAuliffe, former VA Governor and DNC chair, discusses the 2020 Democratic field, including which candidate he thi

Jim Mattis

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis joins ​Firing Line​ eight months after resigning from the Trump administration t

Condoleezza Rice

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joins Firing Line to discuss the breakdown of the Trump administration’s ne

Andrew Yang

2020 presidential candidate and entrepreneur Andrew Yang joins Firing Line to detail his signature proposal to give ever

Michael Bloomberg

Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg joins Firing Line to discuss House Democrats’ decision to launch an impeachment inq

Bill Nye

Science educator Bill Nye joins Firing Line to discuss the science and impact of climate change. The former host of Bill

Larry Hogan

Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) joins Firing Line to discuss the Trump impeachment inquiry. Hogan addresses reports that he

Bryan Stevenson

Civil rights activist Bryan Stevenson joins Firing Line to discuss race in America, the legacy of slavery, and his work

Cindy & Meghan McCain

Sen. John McCain’s widow Cindy and daughter Meghan join Firing Line to reflect on the Senator’s legacy and bipartisa

Preet Bharara

Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara says that President Trump should be impeached f

David Shulkin

Former Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin joins Firing Line to discuss his tenure in the Trump admin

Mark Warner

Sen. Intel Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) discusses Russian election interference and how other adversaries have learned

Will Hurd

House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) discusses the impeachment hearings. Hurd explains why he says

Nikki Haley

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley discusses her role in President Trump’s cabinet, and assesses t

Adam Schiff

House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff discusses the third presidential impeachment in U.S. history. Schiff explains why h

David Miliband

Former British Foreign Secretary and Labour politician David Miliband addresses the escalating conflict between the U.S.

Michael Moore

Filmmaker Michael Moore discusses the 2020 presidential race. Moore, who correctly predicted Trump’s win in 2016, now

Deval Patrick

Democratic presidential candidate and former MA Gov. Deval Patrick discusses his late entry into the 2020 race. The only

Paul Krugman

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discusses what he calls “zombie” economic ideas and his public feuds with

Cornel West and Robert George

Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George, the “ideological odd couple,” discuss the importance of civil discourse in th

Steve Bannon

Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon discusses his predictions for the 2020 election and the future of popul

Michael Eric Dyson

Georgetown professor, prolific author and political commentator Michael Eric Dyson discusses the state of race in the US

Jeh Johnson

Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson discusses the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus. Jo

Ken Starr

Former independent counsel Ken Starr discusses his investigation that led to the impeachment of President Clinton, and h

Tom Frieden

Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden discusses the origins of the coronavirus, the current measures to fight it, and wher

Ned Lamont

CT Gov. Ned Lamont discusses his efforts to fight COVID-19 in one of the most-infected states per capita in the country.

Scott Gottlieb

President Trump’s former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses what is next for the coronavirus. Gottlieb says

Mark Cuban

Billionaire Mark Cuban discusses advising President Trump as a member of his new group on reopening the U.S. economy. Cu

Marco Rubio

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla) talks about the push among certain states to reopen

Rudy Giuliani

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, now President Trump’s personal attorney, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the harde

Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and International Rescue Committee president David Miliband team up to discuss how COVID-19

Susan Rice

Susan Rice, President Obama’s National Security Advisor and the former ambassador to the United Nations, calls Preside

Sean Penn

Actor Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand coronavirus testing access through his non-profit, CORE. The organizatio

Bakari Sellers

Activist, attorney and author Bakari Sellers discusses the death of George Floyd, the nationwide protests, and whether t

Stacey Abrams

Voting rights activist and politician Stacey Abrams discusses the fight for racial justice and her views on police refor

Trailblazers Special: Rising Stars

Margaret Hoover interviews several female Republican rising stars in Congress: Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY), Rep. Jaime Herr

Trailblazers Special: Newcomers

Meet conservative women running for a first term in Congress: Young Kim of California, Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Lisa Sc

John Bolton

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton says President Trump, his ex-boss, is unfit for a second term and he will n

Keisha Lance Bottoms

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who tested positive for COVID-19, discusses Georgia’s surge in cases and Atlanta’s recen

Mike DeWine

Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) discusses why COVID-19 cases are surging, his new decision to mandate masks statewide, reopening

Melinda Gates

Philanthropist Melinda Gates, who has committed more than $300 million to fight COVID-19, discusses the race to develop

Larry Kudlow

President Trump’s top economic advisor Larry Kudlow discusses COVID-19’s impact on the economy, jobs and businesses.

Stuart Stevens

Former Republican strategist Stuart Stevens discusses his opposition to President Trump and the current GOP. Stevens is

Gretchen Whitmer

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer discusses interviewing to be Joe Biden’s VP, Michigan’s key role in the 2020 elec

Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry, editor of the conservative publication National Review, explains why he supports Pres. Trump over Joe Biden

Bernie Sanders

Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses supporting Biden’s presidential bid despite policy differences and warns that Pres. Trum

Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders discusses her new book and the contentious briefings that mark

Val Demings

Congresswoman Val Demings (D-FL) discusses the Supreme Court vacancy, police reform, COVID and Florida’s pivotal role

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senate Judiciary Committee member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discusses the battle over the Supreme Court and the role of

Tammy Duckworth

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient, discusses the VP debate and the COVID-19 ou

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

Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, IN who ran for president, discusses the election, his political future a

Angus King

Senate Intel member Angus King (I-ME) discusses foreign interference in this election, what adversaries hope to accompli

Larry Hogan

Gov. Larry Hogan, Maryland’s moderate Republican governor, discusses why he did not vote for President Trump, the futu

Ted Olson & David Boies

Superstar litigators David Boies and Ted Olson, who argued on opposite sides of Bush v. Gore in 2000 and later teamed up

Albert Bourla

CEO Albert Bourla discusses Pfizer’s eight-month race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, which he thinks will be available

Bob Costas

Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas joins Firing Line to break down the intersection of sports and the three defining stor

Neil Gorsuch

Justice Neil Gorsuch, who was the first of President Trump's three nominees to the Supreme Court, discusses the legacy o

Mike Gallagher

Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol, President Trump's role in inciting the

Joe Manchin

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) discusses the Capitol attack and the historic second impeachment of President Trump. As an in

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

Tim Kaine

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) discusses former President Trump’s looming impeachment trial, President Biden’s COVID-19 stimu

Charles Blow

Charles M. Blow, NYT columnist and author of “The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto,” discusses his plan for B

Jaime Herrera Beutler

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, one of ten House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump, discusses her vo

Michael Osterholm

Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm says new COVID-19 strains will likely cause cases to surge in March. Osterholm, who

Bari Weiss

Former New York Times editor and “How to Fight Anti-Semitism” author Bari Weiss joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the

Jennifer Granholm

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm tells Margaret Hoover how the Biden administration plans to achieve clean energy g

Yo-Yo Ma

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs for “Firing Line” and joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the impact of the pa

Anne Applebaum and David Frum

Pulitzer Prize winning historian Anne Applebaum and former White House speechwriter David Frum join Margaret Hoover to d

Maya MacGuineas and Robert Reich

Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and federal budget expert Maya MacGuineas discuss America’s staggering national de

Kirsten Gillibrand

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) discusses why paid family leave should be part of President Biden’s infrastructure legi

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 an

Mazie Hirono

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) discusses her recent bipartisan bill addressing anti-Asian hate crimes, how her immigrant exper

Amy Klobuchar

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discusses the explosive growth of big tech and corporate mergers. She outlines her proposed

Garry Kasparov

Chess grandmaster turned democracy advocate Garry Kasparov, who chairs the Human Rights Foundation, warns about the risi

Irshad Manji

The New York Times bestselling author Irshad Manji discusses how she thinks diversity should be defined and taught, the

Lawrence Summers

Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard economist Lawrence H. Summers discusses his concerns about an overheated post-pand

Don Lemon

CNN anchor Don Lemon discusses his new book on racism in America’s past and present, his own experiences dealing with

William McRaven

Four-star Admiral William H. McRaven discusses the imminent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the current thre

William McRaven

In a special edition celebrating Independence Day, four-star Admiral William H. McRaven shares stories of heroism from h

Bill Nelson

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses America’s mission to return to the moon and reach Mars, billionaires in space

John McWhorter

Columbia University linguist and race commentator John McWhorter explains the origins of critical race theory, what the

Mario Diaz-Balart

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-FL—whose family fled Fidel Castro’s communist revolution in Cuba—discusses the ongoing o

Celine Gounder and Ashish Jha

With a summer COVID surge, epidemiologist Dr. Celine Gounder and Brown University Dean of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha d

Elissa Slotkin

Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, D-MI, discusses representing a district that voted for Trump, the investigation into the a

David Petraeus & H.R. McMaster

Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster responds to the suicide attack that killed at least 13 U.S. service members outside the Kabul air

Peter Meijer

As America marks the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, Rep. Peter Meijer, R-MI, discusses the U.S. exit from Afghanistan, hi

George Will

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will discusses the conservative movement from William F. Buckley Jr. to the pres

Mohamed El-Erian

Economist Mohamed A. El-Erian outlines his concern that inflation will persist and urges the Federal Reserve not to miss

Frank McCourt

Billionaire Frank McCourt discusses his venture to overhaul the internet and create social media alternatives. He says b

The Oslo Freedom Forum

Firing Line interviews three dissidents at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Miami: Hatice Cengiz, fiancée of murdered journali

John Lithgow

Fiona Hill

Russia expert Dr. Fiona Hill, a former senior official in Trump’s National Security Council and 2019 impeachment witne

Bob Menendez

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-NJ, discusses his immigration reform plan and protecting Americans against floods. The Senate Forei

Andrew Sullivan

Author and political commentator Andrew Sullivan, a self-described small-c conservative who opposes Trump, says this wee

Ai Weiwei

Artist, activist and former political prisoner Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond,

Tim Scott

Rising GOP star Senator Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate, discusses growing up in poverty in Sout

Chris Christie

Republican Chris Christie says the GOP needs to renounce conspiracy theories and Trump’s election fraud lies. The form

Dana Canedy

Dana Canedy discusses “A Journal for Jordan”—her book about the late 1st Sgt. Charles M. King and the words of wis

Adam Kinzinger

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-IL, one of two Republicans on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, discusses what

Fareed Zakaria

Author and anchor Fareed Zakaria discusses the lessons of Covid-19 as the world enters the third year of the pandemic; Z

Indra Nooyi

Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi discusses her rise up America’s corporate ladder after emigrating from India. She also

Eva Moskowitz

Success Academy CEO Eva Moskowitz makes the case for school choice as her network of charter schools in NYC outperforms

Lonnie Bunch

Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie Bunch kicks off Black History Month with a discussion on the importance of studying

Enes Kanter Freedom

NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, a prominent critic of his native Turkey and China, discusses the genocide of the Uyghurs

Michael McFaul

Michael McFaul, the U.S. ambassador to Russia in the Obama administration, discusses the rising tensions as Russian troo

William B. Taylor

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor discusses Russia's invasion of its neighbor and Ukraine's resistance, t

Margaret Atwood

“The Handmaid’s Tale” author Margaret Atwood discusses her dystopian classic and being a consultant on the hit Hul

Lynsey Addario

Pulitzer Prize-winning war photojournalist Lynsey Addario joins from Kyiv to discuss shooting a defining image that expo

Rhiannon Giddens

Grammy Award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens discusses what her journey from opera to Black string band music taught h

Chris Coons

Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) discusses the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court but says public t

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 pe

Marie Yovanovitch

Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch discusses Putin's new offensive, Ukrainian resolve, and whether Russia

Tina Brown

Legendary journalist Tina Brown discusses her new book about the royals, with reporting on Megxit, Prince Andrew, and wh

Linda Thomas-Greenfield

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses holding Putin accountable for war crimes and tackling the gl

Ed Whelan and Mary Ziegler

Legal scholars Mary Ziegler and Ed Whelan discuss their differing views on the Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion th

Eric Schmidt

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses how artificial intelligence will change the world and impact the future of jobs

Raphael Warnock

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D), Georgia's first Black US senator and a minister, discusses the economy, Jan. 6, and other key

Ben Ginsberg

Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg discusses speaking out against Trump and other election deniers at the January 6

Christine Todd Whitman

Pro-choice Republican and fmr. NJ Gov. Christine Todd Whitman calls the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe judicia

James Kirchick

Author James Kirchick discusses his New York Times bestseller “Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington,” a

Chris Murphy

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-CT, discusses his first success in a decade-long fight to stop America’s gun violence epidemic an

Adam Grant

Organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant examines the value of rethinking deeply-held beliefs in an

Mike Lee

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) discusses his support for Trump leading up to Jan. 6, whether Trump’s inaction that day violated

Kenny Loggins

Legendary singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins discusses writing enduring hits for films like “Top Gun” and "Footloose,"

Elliot Ackerman

One year after U.S. troops left Afghanistan and 21 years after 9/11, Marine veteran and author Elliot Ackerman reflects

Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein

Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein discuss their new documentary series,“The U.S. and the Holocaust,” which examines Ameri

Iván Duque

Former Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez warns against the rise of left-wing populism in Colombia and across Lati

Oksana Markarova

Ukrainian Amb. to the U.S. Oksana Markarova discusses Russia’s nuclear threats as Putin annexes territory and mobilize

Cori Bush

Progressive 'Squad' member Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) discusses surviving sexual assault and her experience with abortion as

Masih Alinejad

Exiled Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad calls the protests in Iran over the government's brutal treatment

Matthew Continetti

Author and journalist Matthew Continetti discusses the evolution and future of the American conservative movement. He ex

Evan McMullin

Independent conservative candidate Evan McMullin discusses his race against Utah's Republican Sen. Mike Lee, which could

Maggie Haberman

Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman gives the inside account of interviewing Donald Trump f

Asa Hutchinson

Republican Governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson assesses the GOP’s weak performance in the 2022 midterm elections, how

William Barr

Former Attorney General William Barr denounces Trump's 2024 bid and says his ex-boss should step aside. Barr discusses h

Mike Pence

Vice President Mike Pence defends the work of the Trump administration while explaining his break with President Trump o

Maria Ressa

Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist who faces life in prison for standing up to authoritarianism in the

Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland discusses becoming American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer and the role her mentor, trailb

Al Sharpton

Reverend Al Sharpton discusses his evolution as a civil rights leader and the challenges and controversies he has faced.

Jon Meacham

Pulitzer Prize winning-author and presidential biographer Jon Meacham discusses how today’s leaders compare to their p

Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace discusses the challenges of being a Republican who rejects the GOP's extremes and supports bipartisan solutio

Barry Diller

Media mogul Barry Diller discusses why he thinks Hollywood and the Oscars are irrelevant, the future of streaming, why h

Glenn Loury

Brown economist Glenn Loury says affirmative action and reparations will not solve inequality and defends free speech on

Brian O’Hara

Brian O’Hara—Minneapolis’ first new police chief since George Floyd’s death—discusses policing after the death

Mike Gallagher

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI)—chair of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party—discusses how the US should

Larry Hogan

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, the second Republican governor to be re-elected in Maryland and a vocal Trump critic,

Paulina Porizkova

Supermodel and 1980s cover girl Paulina Porizkova discusses aging and ageism, harassment in modeling, her journey out of

Andrew Weissmann

Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann discusses the 34 felony count indictment of former President and 2024 candida

Thomas Chatterton Williams

Author and cultural critic Thomas Chatterton Williams explains why he thinks Americans need to unlearn traditional racia

Wes Moore

Rising Democratic star and political newcomer Gov. Wes Moore discusses overcoming tragedy to become a Rhodes Scholar, Ar

David French

Conservative New York Times columnist David French, an anti-Trump voice in the GOP, weighs in on the 2024 presidential r

Richard Dreyfuss

Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss discusses America's civics crisis and his initiative to restore civics education in public

Felix Salmon

Financial journalist Felix Salmon discusses how Covid created an economic paradigm shift affecting everything from labor

Charlie Sykes

Charlie Sykes, a founder and the editor-in-chief of the non-partisan news site "The Bulwark," discusses why he disassoci

Chris Christie

Chris Christie discusses his newly launched 2024 presidential bid and why he’s taking direct aim at his former friend

Elie Honig

Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the federal indictment against Donald Tru

Jill Lepore

Harvard historian and journalist Jill Lepore discusses how the past sheds light on present truth-related threats. Lepore

Jewel Kilcher

Singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher discusses her journey from a troubled upbringing in Alaska to music megastardom, how she

Lisa Murkowski

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a moderate Republican who defeated a Trump-backed candidate in the midterms, says Alaska’s new vo

Amul Thapar

Sixth Circuit Judge Amul Thapar discusses his new book defending Clarence Thomas’s originalism, his own presence on th

Vivek Ramaswamy

Entrepreneur and GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his critique of woke capitalism, his plan to elimi

Will Hurd

Moderate Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd challenges prevailing GOP sentiment by taking on Donald Trump. Hurd

Roya Mahboob

Afghanistan’s first female tech CEO, Roya Mahboob, discusses the fall of Kabul and decimation of women's rights after

Doug Burgum

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a Republican presidential candidate and former tech CEO, outlines his policy vision for e

Baratunde Thurston

Writer, activist, comedian and “America Outdoors” host Baratunde Thurston discusses how nature can bridge divides an

Liev Schreiber

Actor Liev Schreiber, co-founder of BlueCheck Ukraine, discusses the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine as Pres

Walter Issacson

Bestselling author Walter Isaacson discusses his biography of Elon Musk, who leads SpaceX, Tesla, and endeavors in AI an

Yascha Mounk

Left-leaning author and professor Yascha Mounk discusses his new book “The Identity Trap” examining the rise of iden

Bret Stephens

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Bret Stephens discusses how Israel should respond to Hamas’s horrific terrorist attac

Jonathan Schanzer

Terrorism expert Jonathan Schanzer examines efforts to contain a wider war in the Middle East and deter Iran and its pro

Mitch Daniels

Republican Mitch Daniels, the former governor of Indiana and Purdue University president, discusses America's political

Kimberly Kagan

Military historian Kimberly Kagan discusses Israel’s obstacles on the ground in Gaza, Ukraine’s counteroffensive aga

Thomas Nides

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides explains why the next 30 days will be the most important in Israel’s his

Brad Raffensperger

Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's Republican Secretary of State, discusses standing up to pressure from Trump to overturn th

Leopoldo López

Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez discusses threats to democracy around the world and combatting autocr

Jonathan Greenblatt

Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses the spike in antisemitism since Oct. 7, the double standard on

Tim Alberta

Journalist Tim Alberta discusses his new best-selling book exploring evangelical Christians' steadfast loyalty to Donald

Tony Gonzales

Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX), who represents nearly half of the U.S.-Mexico border, discusses the influx of migrants

Chris Sununu

New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu explains why he supports Nikki Haley for president in the lead-up to the crucial fir

Deborah Lipstadt

Amb. Deborah Lipstadt—Biden’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism—discusses the spike in hatred towar

David Petraeus

Ret. Gen. David Petraeus discusses the U.S. response to the Iran-backed militia's drone strike that killed three America

Sheila Johnson

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila Johnson, the co-founder of BET who now owns sports teams and luxury hotels, discu

Jared Cohen

Jared Cohen discusses “Life After Power,” his new book about post-presidential roles—from John Quincy Adams’ nin

Firing Line forum: Conservatives on Trump 2.0

At Hofstra University, Margaret Hoover leads a forum with two conservatives on the impact of a second Trump term. Amanda

Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College

Margaret Hoover moderates a forum at Hofstra U. on whether the Electoral College should be abolished. Save our States fo

Jonathan Haidt

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses his new book, "The Anxious Generation," which explores how social media and

Ari Wallach

Futurist and author Ari Wallach discusses his PBS series “A Brief History of the Future,” exploring innovations and

Coleman Hughes

Coleman Hughes, podcast host and author of “The End of Race Politics,” argues for a colorblind America. He critiques

Melissa Murray

Constitutional scholar Melissa Murray discusses Donald Trump’s first criminal trial in Manhattan, the importance of ju

Stephen Richer

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican who has taken heat from the GOP for rejecting election lies, discu

Frank Bruni

NYT columnist Frank Bruni discusses his new book, The Age of Grievance, about the culture of victimhood in American poli

Fareed Zakaria

Journalist Fareed Zakaria discusses his book, “Age of Revolutions,” and says technological, political, and cultural

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses “An Unfinished Love Story,” her new book examining t

George Conway

Conservative attorney George Conway defends the merits of the New York hush money case against Trump as the verdict near

Dan Senor

Author and podcast host Dan Senor discusses the daring rescue of four Israeli hostages in Gaza, prospects for a cease-fi

Ritchie Torres

Rep. Ritchie Torres of the Bronx, an Afro-Latino Democrat, discusses his split with progressives, Trump’s rally in his

Edward O’Keefe

Edward O’Keefe, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, discusses his book on the 26th presiden

Matt Pottinger

Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger says China's cold war against the U.S. is intensifying. He

Mike Murphy

GOP strategist Mike Murphy says Democrats need to replace President Biden on the ticket to have a solid chance in the 20

James Carville

Legendary political strategist James Carville discusses how President Biden's decision to step aside has reshaped the 20

Jocelyn Benson, Benjamin Ginsberg and David Becker

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, GOP lawyer Benjamin Ginsberg and election expert David Becker discuss the se

Joni Ernst

Iowa's Joni Ernst — one of the top Republicans in the U.S. Senate — shares her views on standing up to antisemitism

Neil Gorsuch

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses his new book "Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law" and makes the cas

Alex Padilla

California Sen. Alex Padilla makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris, explains his opposition to President Biden

Kevin Hassett

Top Trump White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett discusses this week's presidential debate, defends the former presi

Bill O’Reilly

Former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly sits down with Margaret Hoover, a former guest on "The O'Reilly Factor." The conversa

Hillary Clinton

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses Vice President Kamala Harris' road to the White House, how to stand

Larry Hogan

Former GOP Gov. Larry Hogan talks about running for the U.S. Senate in deep-blue Maryland, his message to Democratic vot

Condoleezza Rice

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses the perils of isolationism, the need for the U.S. and its allies to

Josh Shapiro

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris, discusses how she can win the most close

Election Panel: Jocelyn Benson, Stephen Richer, Ben Ginsberg

A panel of election experts — Democrat Jocelyn Benson, Republican Stephen Richer, and GOP election lawyer Ben Ginsberg

H.R. McMaster

Former Trump National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster discusses global threats ahead of next week’s presidential electi

Jon Meacham

Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biographer Jon Meacham reflects on former President Trump’s victory over Vice Pres

Kori Schake

AEI senior fellow Kori Schake assesses Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy, his first Cabinet choices, and how h

Sebastien Lai, Jonathan Price

Sebastien Lai—whose father, publisher Jimmy Lai, is on trial in Hong Kong for alleged national security crimes—and a

Alsu Kurmasheva, Maria Ressa and Jonathan Munro

With media freedom threatened worldwide, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva–recently released

Peggy Noonan

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Peggy Noonan discusses Trump’s second term, his Cabinet picks, and her new book, "A C

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Katya Snytsina and Natalia Kaliada

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Olympic basketball star Katya Snytsina, and Belarus Free Theatre

Juan Williams

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