Skip to main content
Margaret Hoover stands in front of the "Firing Line" show logo.

Firing Line

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.

Watch this show and many more anytime, anywhere on the free PBS App.

Stream to your TV

Upcoming Airdates

  • Friday Sep 4, 7:30 PM PDT on PBS SoCal
  • Saturday Sep 5, 1:30 AM PDT on PBS SoCal
Support Provided By
Salman Rushdie
26:46
Salman Rushdie reflects on surviving an attempted murder, reclaiming his life, and writing again.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
26:46
Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses her break with President Trump and the potential of a third party.
Encore: Ben McKenzie
26:46
Ben McKenzie unpacks his new documentary “Everyone Is Lying To You For Money.”
Encore: Dave Wiskus
26:46
Dave Wiskus, founder and CEO of streaming service Nebula, discusses the rise of the creator economy.
Jamie Dimon
26:46
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon unveils a $750B affordable housing and community development project.
Melat Kiros
26:46
Why is democratic socialism gaining momentum? Colorado House candidate Melat Kiros makes the case.
Neil Gorsuch
23:55
Neil Gorsuch discusses the heroes of the American Revolution and the importance of civics education.
Stanley McChrystal
26:46
Stanley McChrystal discusses the role of the military in America’s 250-year-old democracy.
Eva Moskowitz
26:46
Eva Moskowitz examines America’s education crisis and obstacles to reform.
Jon Meacham
26:46
Jon Meacham examines our triumphs and tragedies through his book “American Struggle."
AMERICA AT 250 – PURSUING A MORE PERFECT UNION
56:46
America at 250: Hoover explores how courts, states, and military service sustain the republic.
Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein
26:46
Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein discuss their PBS series “The American Revolution.”
Active loading indicator