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Firing Line

Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and voices from across the ideological spectrum.

Kori Schake

26m 46s

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.

Episodes

  • Frank Bruni: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Frank Bruni

    S2024 E18 - 26m 46s

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

  • Stephen Richer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Stephen Richer

    S2024 E17 - 26m 46s

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

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    Melissa Murray

    S2024 E16 - 26m 46s

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

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    Coleman Hughes

    S2024 E15 - 26m 46s

    Coleman Hughes, podcast host and author of “The End of Race Politics,” argues for a colorblind America. He critiques affirmative action and DEI, calls some anti-racism efforts “neoracist,” and discusses why he prefers class-based policies.

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    Ari Wallach

    S2024 E14 - 26m 46s

    Futurist and author Ari Wallach discusses his PBS series “A Brief History of the Future,” exploring innovations and ideas, from 3-D printed homes to fusion energy, that could solve our biggest challenges and lay the foundation for a better tomorrow.

  • Jonathan Haidt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jonathan Haidt

    S2024 E13 - 26m 46s

    Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses his new book, "The Anxious Generation," which explores how social media and phone-based parenting led to Gen Z's mental health crisis. He says young brains have been rewired and calls for societal change.

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

    Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College

    S2024 E12 - 26m 46s

    Margaret Hoover moderates a forum at Hofstra U. on whether the Electoral College should be abolished. Save our States founder Trent England argues to keep it while the New York Times’ Jesse Wegman supports replacing it with a national popular vote.

  • Firing Line forum: Conservatives on Trump 2.0: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Firing Line forum: Conservatives on Trump 2.0

    S2024 E11 - 26m 46s

    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.

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    Tim Alberta

    S2024 E10 - 26m 46s

    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.

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    Tony Gonzales

    S2024 E9 - 26m 46s

    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.

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    Liev Schreiber

    S2024 E8 - 26m 46s

    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 Americans should care.

  • Jared Cohen: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jared Cohen

    S2024 E7 - 26m 46s

    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.

Extras + Features

  • Bill Nye: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bill Nye

    S2019 E314 - 26m 46s

    Science educator Bill Nye joins Firing Line to discuss the science and impact of climate change. The former host of Bill Nye the Science Guy talks about the role of innovation, investment, policy and education in addressing the problem. Nye also explains why he debates climate change skeptics and evolution deniers.

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