Firing Line

News and Public Affairs Series / 6 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: S2023 E712

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David French

S2023 E644 / 26m 46s

Conservative New York Times columnist David French, an anti-Trump voice in the GOP, weighs in on the 2024 presidential race, turmoil at Fox News, whether Trump may go to prison, and the latest cases and ethics questions before the Supreme Court.

Wes Moore

S2023 E643 / 26m 46s

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.

Thomas Chatterton Williams

S2023 E642 / 26m 46s

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.

Andrew Weissmann

S2023 E641 / 26m 46s

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.

Paulina Porizkova

S2023 E640 / 26m 46s

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.

Paulina Porizkova

S2023 E640 / 26m 46s

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.

Misty Copeland

S2023 E639 / 26m 46s

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.

Larry Hogan

S2023 E638 / 26m 46s

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.

Mike Gallagher

S2023 E637 / 26m 46s

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.

Ai Weiwei

S2023 E636 / 26m 46s

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.

Nikki Haley

S2023 E635 / 26m 46s

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.

Brian O'Hara

S2023 E634 / 26m 46s

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.

Glenn Loury

S2023 E633 / 26m 46s

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.

Barry Diller

S2023 E632 / 26m 46s

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.

Nancy Mace

S2023 E631 / 26m 46s

Nancy Mace discusses the challenges of being a Republican who rejects the GOP's extremes and supports bipartisan solutions on abortion, cannabis and other issues. She weighs in on the classified documents investigations and debt ceiling.

Jon Meacham

S2023 E630 / 26m 46s

Pulitzer Prize winning-author and presidential biographer Jon Meacham discusses how today’s leaders compare to their predecessors. Meacham, who has helped craft some of Biden's key speeches, weighs in on today's GOP and whether Biden will run again.

Al Sharpton

S2023 E629 / 26m 46s

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.

Mike Pence

S2023 E628 / 26m 46s

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.

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