Firing Line

Firing Line

News and Public Affairs Series / 5 Seasons

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.

Watch Latest: S2022 E552

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Ben Ginsberg

S2022 E552 / 26m 46s

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.

Raphael Warnock

S2022 E551 / 26m 46s

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.

Rhiannon Giddens

S2022 E550 / 26m 46s

Grammy Award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens discusses what her journey from opera to Black string band music taught her about her own identity, her mission to reclaim the true history of the banjo, and how her “American music” transcends genres.

Tina Brown

S2022 E549 / 26m 46s

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.

Margaret Atwood

S2022 E548 / 26m 46s

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.

Eric Schmidt

S2022 E547 / 26m 46s

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.

Ed Whelan and Mary Ziegler

S2022 E546 / 26m 46s

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.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield

S2022 E545 / 26m 46s

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.

Tina Brown

S2022 E544 / 26m 46s

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.

Marie Yovanovitch

S2022 E543 / 26m 46s

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

Matt Damon and Gary White

S2022 E542 / 26m 46s

Oscar-winner Matt Damon and water expert Gary White discuss their goal to end the global water crisis for 771 million people in their lifetimes. They explain how they use microfinance and impact investing to help millions gain access to clean water.

Chris Coons

S2022 E541 / 26m 46s

Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) discusses the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court but says public trust in the institution is falling. He responds to Russian war crimes in Ukraine and assesses Biden’s legislative agenda to date.

Rhiannon Giddens

S2022 E540 / 26m 46s

Grammy Award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens discusses what her journey from opera to Black string band music taught her about her own identity, her mission to reclaim the true history of the banjo, and how her “American music” transcends genres.

Lynsey Addario

S2022 E539 / 26m 46s

Pulitzer Prize-winning war photojournalist Lynsey Addario joins from Kyiv to discuss shooting a defining image that exposed Putin’s war crimes in Ukraine, finding humanity amid horror on the ground, and her drive to document conflict zones.

Margaret Atwood

S2022 E538 / 26m 46s

“The Handmaid’s Tale” author Margaret Atwood discusses her dystopian classic and being a consultant on the hit Hulu series based on it. Atwood reflects on using fiction and essays to warn about authoritarianism, climate change and other dangers.

William Taylor

S2022 E537 / 26m 46s

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor discusses Russia's invasion of its neighbor and Ukraine's resistance, the response of the U.S. and allies economically and militarily, and where the conflict is headed.

Andrew Sullivan

S2022 E536 / 26m 46s

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

Dana Canedy

S2022 E535 / 26m 46s

Dana Canedy discusses “A Journal for Jordan”—her book about the late 1st Sgt. Charles M. King and the words of wisdom he left for their son—now a major movie directed by Denzel Washington. Canedy also reflects on her work running Simon & Schuster.

Michael McFaul

S2022 E534 / 26m 45s

Michael McFaul, the U.S. ambassador to Russia in the Obama administration, discusses the rising tensions as Russian troops surround Ukraine and appear poised to invade. He assesses Putin’s motivations and the prospects for deterrence and diplomacy.

Enes Kanter Freedom

S2022 E533 / 26m 46s

NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, a prominent critic of his native Turkey and China, discusses the genocide of the Uyghurs, his call for a boycott of the Beijing Olympic Games, and his criticisms of the NBA and Nike for business ties with China.

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