Podcast

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Author: Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Feed episode count: 217
Official site: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/firing-line/
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Summary

Author, feminist, gay rights activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover leads a rigorous exchange of ideas with America’s political and cultural newsmakers. In the spirit of William F. Buckley Jr.’s iconic “Firing Line,” Hoover engages with thought leaders on the pivotal issues moving the nation forward. New podcast episodes drop weekly, and sometimes more, featuring bonus content you won’t hear on TV.

Episodes

Sep 5, 2026 · not_requested

Salman Rushdie’s second act: 'My interest now is to lead the life that is mine to lead'

Duration seconds: 2559
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Salman-Rushdies-second-act-My-interest-now-is-to-lead-the-life-that-is-mine-to-lead-e3obnca

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Aug 28, 2026 · not_requested

Why should anyone trust Marjorie Taylor Greene now?

Duration seconds: 3306
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Why-should-anyone-trust-Marjorie-Taylor-Greene-now-e3o1i9c

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Aug 8, 2026 · not_requested

What does one of America’s most powerful CEOs think business owes the country?

Duration seconds: 2103
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/What-does-one-of-Americas-most-powerful-CEOs-think-business-owes-the-country-e3n4fig

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Aug 1, 2026 · not_requested

A defense of democratic socialism from House candidate Melat Kiros

Duration seconds: 3126
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/A-defense-of-democratic-socialism-from-House-candidate-Melat-Kiros-e3mqj2p

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Jul 25, 2026 · not_requested

Justice Neil Gorsuch on the heroes of 1776 and the future of American democracy

Duration seconds: 1352
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Justice-Neil-Gorsuch-on-the-heroes-of-1776-and-the-future-of-American-democracy-e3mh128

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Jul 18, 2026 · not_requested

Ret. Gen. Stan McChrystal on the role of the military and the responsibilities of citizens

Duration seconds: 1626
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Ret--Gen--Stan-McChrystal-on-the-role-of-the-military-and-the-responsibilities-of-citizens-e3m79en

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Jul 11, 2026 · not_requested

Can public education be fixed? Success Academy's Eva Moskowitz thinks yes

Duration seconds: 2515
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Can-public-education-be-fixed--Success-Academys-Eva-Moskowitz-thinks-yes-e3lua3n

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Jun 27, 2026 · not_requested

America at 250 with Justice Neil Gorsuch, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and Gen. Stan McChrystal (Ret.)

Duration seconds: 3426
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/America-at-250-with-Justice-Neil-Gorsuch--Gov--Gretchen-Whitmer--and-Gen--Stan-McChrystal-Ret-e3l9ar3

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

Melissa Murray’s strict scrutiny of the Constitution

Duration seconds: 2626
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Melissa-Murrays-strict-scrutiny-of-the-Constitution-e3kndpd

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May 30, 2026 · not_requested

‘Arrogance’ in Iran? Former IDF intelligence chief Tamir Hayman assesses the war plan

Duration seconds: 2517
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Arrogance-in-Iran--Former-IDF-intelligence-chief-Tamir-Hayman-assesses-the-war-plan-e3k31j8

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May 16, 2026 · not_requested

Ryan Holiday and Jim Mattis on Stoicism and leadership in America

Duration seconds: 2177
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Ryan-Holiday-and-Jim-Mattis-on-Stoicism-and-leadership-in-America-e3je7h3

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May 9, 2026 · not_requested

Living with loss: Danielle Crittenden shares ‘Dispatches from Grief’

Duration seconds: 3554
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May 2, 2026 · not_requested

Built to last? America at 250 with Yuval Levin and Jeffrey Rosen

Duration seconds: 3137
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Built-to-last--America-at-250-with-Yuval-Levin-and-Jeffrey-Rosen-e3ip43m

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Apr 25, 2026 · not_requested

Ben McKenzie’s warning about crypto: ‘All hell will eventually break loose’

Duration seconds: 3056
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Ben-McKenzies-warning-about-crypto-All-hell-will-eventually-break-loose-e3iea3m

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Apr 18, 2026 · not_requested

Lanhee Chen on fixing America’s broken health care system

Duration seconds: 2741
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Lanhee-Chen-on-fixing-Americas-broken-health-care-system-e3i2igr

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Apr 11, 2026 · not_requested

Can Congress be fixed? A Firing Line forum with Philip Wallach and Oona Hathaway

Duration seconds: 2372
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Can-Congress-be-fixed--A-Firing-Line-forum-with-Philip-Wallach-and-Oona-Hathaway-e3hnmpm

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Mar 21, 2026 · not_requested

General Jim Mattis and Ryan Holiday on the war in Iran and Stoicism in the military

Duration seconds: 2206
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/General-Jim-Mattis-and-Ryan-Holiday-on-the-war-in-Iran-and-Stoicism-in-the-military-e3gog2b

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Mar 14, 2026 · not_requested

Iran: The road to war

Duration seconds: 1635
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Iran-The-road-to-war-e3gdgfv

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Feb 28, 2026 · not_requested

Mark Cuban wants to ‘f- up the entire healthcare industry’

Duration seconds: 2502
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Mark-Cuban-wants-to-f--up-the-entire-healthcare-industry-e3fnbrc

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Feb 21, 2026 · not_requested

Jon Meacham on ‘American Struggle’ and the pursuit of a more perfect union

Duration seconds: 2201
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Jon-Meacham-on-American-Struggle-and-the-pursuit-of-a-more-perfect-union-e3fcqad

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Feb 14, 2026 · not_requested

A brave new world of media and politics: Natalie Winters and Adam Mockler

Duration seconds: 4067
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/A-brave-new-world-of-media-and-politics-Natalie-Winters-and-Adam-Mockler-e3f2nui

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Feb 7, 2026 · not_requested

Policing a city on ICE: Minneapolis PD Chief Brian O’Hara

Duration seconds: 2377
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Policing-a-city-on-ICE-Minneapolis-PD-Chief-Brian-OHara-e3eo8j5

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Jan 31, 2026 · not_requested

Is anti-Zionism the new antisemitism? Activist and author Noa Tishby says yes

Duration seconds: 2902
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Is-anti-Zionism-the-new-antisemitism--Activist-and-author-Noa-Tishby-says-yes-e3ee40d

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Jan 24, 2026 · not_requested

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on ICE raids and brutal budget battles

Duration seconds: 2611
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Chicago-Mayor-Brandon-Johnson-on-ICE-raids-and-brutal-budget-battles-e3e3hdm

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Jan 17, 2026 · not_requested

Rep. Jim Clyburn tells the cautionary tale of ‘The First Eight’

Duration seconds: 2286
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Rep--Jim-Clyburn-tells-the-cautionary-tale-of-The-First-Eight-e3dooct

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Jan 10, 2026 · not_requested

Elliott Abrams makes the case for a democratic Venezuela

Duration seconds: 2392
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Elliott-Abrams-makes-the-case-for-a-democratic-Venezuela-e3de19a

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Jan 3, 2026 · not_requested

Bari Weiss on the ‘perfect storm’ fueling antisemitism in America

Duration seconds: 1600
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Bari-Weiss-on-the-perfect-storm-fueling-antisemitism-in-America-e3d3ki5

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Dec 20, 2025 · not_requested

Rob Reiner’s 2019 warning about the fate of American democracy

Duration seconds: 1542
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firing-line/episodes/Rob-Reiners-2019-warning-about-the-fate-of-American-democracy-e3cjlia

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