Back to Show
Firing Line
Sam Tanenhaus
Season 2025
Episode 34
Author Sam Tanenhaus discusses his biography of William F. Buckley Jr. and responds to critics of his portrayal of the leader of the American conservative movement. He reflects on Buckley’s views on race and faith and how he impacted modern politics.
Support Provided By
24:10
Natalie Winters and Adam Mockler discuss Trump’s immigration policy recorded in February.
24:10
Tamir Hayman, former chief of Israeli military intelligence, examines shortcomings of the Iran war.
26:46
Justice Anthony Kennedy assesses the challenges facing the Supreme Court in Trump’s second term.
26:46
Jim Mattis and Ryan Holiday examine the ancient philosophy that inspired America’s founders.
26:46
After the sudden death of her daughter, Danielle Crittenden reports from the front lines of grief.
26:46
Philip Wallach and Oona Hathaway confront Congress' diminished power and how to fix it.
26:45
Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses the 1929 stock market crash and how we may learn from it.
26:46
Jim Clyburn has announced he is running for reelection at 85, discusses race in American politics.
26:46
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and bestselling author Ryan Holiday discuss the war in Iran.