Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Ria Tabacco Mar, ACLU attorney in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission discusses the implications of this week's Supreme Court ruling.

Is free speech under attack on college campus and beyond? How can these troubling trends be confronted? With author James Kirchick

Dr. Michael Osterholm says new strains of COVID-19 have darkened his prognosis for the pandemic, which he is now scared could be “the big one.” Osterholm, a member of Biden’s COVID advisory board, discusses fixing the vaccine rollout problems.

Governor John Kasich of Ohio joins to discuss what it means to be a conservative in the age of Trump.

Gretchen Carlson joins Margaret to discuss the resurrection of the ERA, the changing rules for Miss America, and the what's next for the #MeToo movement

“Firing Line” explores the federal government’s poverty agenda, an issue that has become a passion project for Speaker Ryan. While the results of President Lyndon Johnson’s “War on Poverty” are more nuanced than any political talking point, both conservative and liberal policy makers including the Speaker point to the near constant poverty rate as proof that the war has resulted in stalemate.

This week on Firing Line, Stacey Abrams discusses her narrow defeat in Georgia, why she refused to concede and her next election. Stacey Abrams American politician, lawyer and novelist who served as Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017. In 2018, she ran as the Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia.

Tamika Mallory, Co-President of the Women’s March, responds to divisions in the movement and allegations of anti-Semitism. Tamika Mallory is an activist and organizer. Since 2017, she has been Co-President of the Women’s March.

Rep. Eric Swalwell defends calling the president an agent of Russia and outlines a possible new area of inquiry for Congressional investigators. Congressman Eric Swalwell is an American politician who has served as U.S. Representative of California’s 15th congressional district since 2013.

Former British Foreign Secretary and Labour politician David Miliband addresses the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Miliband, now head of the International Rescue Committee, says chaos in the Middle East could impact his work on the global refugee crisis. Miliband discusses U.K. and U.S. politics ahead of the 2020 election, warning that the “hard left doesn’t provide the answer.

Filmmaker Michael Moore discusses the 2020 presidential race. Moore, who correctly predicted Trump’s win in 2016, now says the Democrat could win the popular vote by an even greater margin and still lose. Moore explains why he supports Sanders over Warren, and addresses the candidates’ recent falling out. He discusses the Senate impeachment trial and his public apology to Iran’s ayatollah.

Democratic presidential candidate and former MA Gov. Deval Patrick discusses his late entry into the 2020 race. The only African-American candidate left in the field, Patrick talks about his journey from the South Side of Chicago to law school and a career at Fortune 500 companies. He explains his views on capitalism and the wealth tax, as well as his newly released reparations platform.

Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol, President Trump's role in inciting the insurrection, and where the country and the GOP goes from here.

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) discusses the Capitol attack and the historic second impeachment of President Trump. As an influential moderate in the Senate, he talks about how to bring the country back together.

American historians Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley discuss the inauguration of President Joe Biden at a time of national crisis and the legacy of President Trump.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-IL, one of two Republicans on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, discusses what lawmakers have learned and what questions remain unanswered – as the nation marks the one-year anniversary of that deadly day.

Author and anchor Fareed Zakaria discusses the lessons of Covid-19 as the world enters the third year of the pandemic; Zakaria, who as a student brought William F. Buckley Jr. to Yale, also discusses threats to democracy at home and abroad.

Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi discusses her rise up America’s corporate ladder after emigrating from India. She also weighs in on the future of the workplace, the care economy and the role companies should play in addressing problems in society.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu explains why he supports Nikki Haley for president in the lead-up to the crucial first 2024 primary in his state. He discusses her chances against Trump, his stance on a Trump-Biden rematch, and the GOP's future.

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Olympic basketball star Katya Snytsina, and Belarus Free Theatre co-founder Natalia Kaliada discuss the fight against Lukashenko’s dictatorship and the power of art and sports in politics.

Fox News analyst Juan Williams discusses his book “New Prize for These Eyes,” about what he sees as a second civil rights movement and the backlash against it. He reflects on the impact of right-wing media ahead of Trump’s inauguration and MLK Day.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses his new PBS documentary “Journey to America” and makes a conservative case for legal immigration amid rising GOP skepticism. He also responds to President Trump’s executive orders and January 6th pardons.

After Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s capture, Elliott Abrams–who served in the State Dept. under Reagan, George W. Bush, and Trump–discusses Venezuela’s future and prospects for democracy. He questions Trump’s “might makes right” foreign policy.

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) discusses the role of race in politics in America’s past and present, his warning for younger generations, and his new book about South Carolina’s first eight Black members of Congress.

Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses leading Chicago amid ICE raids and clashes with Trump—while facing a budget and pension crisis that threatens the city’s financial future. He addresses setbacks to his progressive agenda and the hard choices ahead.

What does it mean to be a conservative in the age of Trump?

The #MeToo movement, the resurrection of the ERA and the changing rules for Miss America.

"Firing Line" explores the federal government's poverty agenda with Speaker Ryan.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley joins Firing Line.

Jeh Johnson discusses the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus.

Ken Starr discusses his investigation that led to the impeachment of President Clinton.

Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol.

Joe Manchin discusses the Capitol attack and the second impeachment of President Trump.

Historians Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden.

Adam Kinzinger discusses the Jan. 6 attack as the nation marks the one-year anniversary.

Author and anchor Fareed Zakaria discusses the lessons of Covid-19.

Indra Nooyi discusses her rise up America's corporate ladder after emigrating from India.

Firing Line's conversation with Mike Pence on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack.

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.

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.

Tim Alberta discusses his book exploring evangelical Christians' loyalty to Donald Trump.

Tony Gonzales discusses the influx of migrants and his policy ideas addressing the crisis.

New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu explains why he supports Nikki Haley for president.