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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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  • Friday May 23, 7:30 PM PDT on PBS SoCal
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George Conway
26:46
George Conway defends the merits of the New York hush money case against Trump as the verdict nears.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
26:46
Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her new book examining the 1960s through the eyes of her late husband
Fareed Zakaria
26:46
Journalist Fareed Zakaria urges Biden to change his policies on the border and on Israel.
Frank Bruni
26:46
NYT columnist Frank Bruni discusses his book, The Age of Grievance, about the culture of victimhood
Stephen Richer
26:46
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer discusses the Arizona indictment of Trump allies.
Melissa Murray
26:46
Melissa Murray discusses Donald Trump’s first criminal trial in Manhattan.
Coleman Hughes
26:46
Coleman Hughes, author of “The End of Race Politics,” argues for a colorblind America.
Ari Wallach
26:46
Futurist and author Ari Wallach discusses his PBS series “A Brief History of the Future."
Jonathan Haidt
26:46
Jonathan Haidt explores how social media led to Gen Z's mental health crisis.
Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College
26:46
Margaret Hoover moderates a forum at Hofstra U. on whether the Electoral College should be
Firing Line forum: Conservatives on Trump 2.0
26:46
At Hofstra University, Margaret Hoover leads a forum with two conservatives on the impact
Tim Alberta
26:46
Tim Alberta discusses his book exploring evangelical Christians' loyalty to Donald Trump.
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