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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.

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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.”
Melissa Murray
26:46
Constitutional scholar Melissa Murray examines why every American should read the Constitution.
Natalie Winters and Adam Mockler
24:10
Natalie Winters and Adam Mockler discuss Trump’s immigration policy recorded in February.
Tamir Hayman
24:10
Tamir Hayman, former chief of Israeli military intelligence, examines shortcomings of the Iran war.
Anthony Kennedy
26:46
Justice Anthony Kennedy assesses the challenges facing the Supreme Court in Trump’s second term.
Jim Mattis / Ryan Holiday PART TWO - 250TH ANNIVERSARY
26:46
Jim Mattis and Ryan Holiday examine the ancient philosophy that inspired America’s founders.
Danielle Crittenden
26:46
After the sudden death of her daughter, Danielle Crittenden reports from the front lines of grief.
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