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Firing Line
Jim Mattis
Season 2019
Episode 310
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis joins Firing Line eight months after resigning from the Trump administration to discuss leadership, the importance of allies, and America's role in conflicts in the Middle East. Mattis also explains why we should never label political opponents 'enemies of the people', and addresses his criticism of then-Vice President Joe Biden in his new book.
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Kelsey Grammer discusses his new book. He also talks about being conservative in Hollywood.

26:46
Robert Lighthizer discusses the impact of tariffs and the future of American manufacturing.

26:46
Chef José Andrés discusses his humanitarian aid, his work in Ukraine and Gaza, and his new book.

26:46
Glenn Hubbard discusses the impact of Trump’s tariffs and other ways to rebalance the economy.

26:46
NYT columnist Ross Douthat discusses his book, “Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious.”

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Jonathan Martin, Adam Nagourney, and Bob Shrum discuss challenges in media and journalism's future.

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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Katya Snytsina, and Natalia Kaliada discuss Lukashenko’s dictatorship.

26:46
Condoleezza Rice discusses the perils of isolationism.

26:46
Lawrence Perelman discusses his friendship with William F. Buckley Jr.

26:46
Ross Douthat assesses Trump’s address to Congress, Ukraine and trade, and the future of the GOP.

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Kevin Hassett discusses President Trump’s plans for tariffs, tax cuts, and spending cuts.

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Jeff Ferry and Scott Lincicome discuss the impact of President Trump’s tariffs.