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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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Justice Anthony Kennedy assesses the challenges facing the Supreme Court in Trump’s second term.
Jim Mattis / Ryan Holiday PART TWO - 250TH ANNIVERSARY
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Jim Mattis and Ryan Holiday examine the ancient philosophy that inspired America’s founders.
Danielle Crittenden
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After the sudden death of her daughter, Danielle Crittenden reports from the front lines of grief.
Yuval Levin, Jeffrey Rosen
26:46
Jeffrey Rosen and Yuval Levin discuss America’s founding documents.
Ben McKenzie
26:46
Ben McKenzie unpacks his new documentary “Everyone Is Lying To You For Money.”
Lanhee Chen
26:46
Lanhee Chen breaks down what’s driving America’s health care dysfunction.
Philip Wallach, Oona Hathaway
26:46
Philip Wallach and Oona Hathaway confront Congress' diminished power and how to fix it.
Andrew Ross Sorkin
26:45
Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses the 1929 stock market crash and how we may learn from it.
Rep. Jim Clyburn
26:46
Jim Clyburn has announced he is running for reelection at 85, discusses race in American politics.
Jim Mattis and Ryan Holiday
26:46
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and bestselling author Ryan Holiday discuss the war in Iran.
Iran: The Road to War
26:46
Firing Line looks back at interviews with experts about America’s long-simmering conflict with Iran.
Masih Alinejad
26:46
Masih Alinejad discusses the resistance movement in Iran in a 2022 interview.
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