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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.
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