Sean Penn

Firing Line
Air Date: 07/03/20

Actor Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand coronavirus testing access through his non-profit, CORE. The organization initially offered free drive-through tests in Penn’s hometown, Los Angeles, and is now in a dozen cities. Penn urges people to come together in this moment of crisis rather than focus on partisan politics.

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Albert Bourla
S2020 Ep427 | 27m 16s
Air Date: 01/01/21

CEO Albert Bourla discusses Pfizer’s eight-month race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Bakari Sellers
S2020 Ep426 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 12/25/20

Activist, attorney and author Bakari Sellers discusses the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Neil Gorsuch
S2020 Ep425 | 26m 40s
Air Date: 12/18/20

Neil Gorsuch discusses his judicial philosophy and the breakdown of civility in America.

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Bob Costas
S2020 Ep424 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 12/11/20

Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas breaks down the intersection of sports and COVID-19.

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Melinda Gates
S2020 Ep423 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 12/04/20

Philanthropist Melinda Gates discusses COVID-19’s toll on women.

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Cornel West & Robert George
S2020 Ep422 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 11/20/20

Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George discuss the need for civil discourse.

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Albert Bourla
S2020 Ep421 | 27m 16s
Air Date: 11/20/20

CEO Albert Bourla discusses Pfizer’s eight-month race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Ted Olson & David Boies
S2020 Ep420 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 11/13/20

David Boies and Ted Olson discuss Trump’s allegations of voter fraud & refusal to concede.

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Larry Hogan
S2020 Ep419 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 11/06/20

Gov. Larry Hogan discusses the future of Trumpism and the GOP.

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Angus King
S2020 Ep418 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 10/30/20

Senate Intel member Angus King (I-ME) discusses foreign interference in this election.

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Pete Buttigieg
S2020 Ep417 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 10/23/20

Pete Buttigieg discusses the election, his political future and the COVID vaccine.

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Anthony Fauci
S2020 Ep416 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 10/16/20

Anthony Fauci discusses the latest science on COVID-19 and the race to develop a vaccine.

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Tammy Duckworth
S2020 Ep415 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 10/09/20

Tammy Duckworth discusses the VP debate and the COVID-19 outbreak in the White House.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
S2020 Ep414 | 27m 15s
Air Date: 10/02/20

Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discusses the battle over the Supreme Court.

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Val Demings
S2020 Ep413 | 27m 16s
Air Date: 09/25/20

Val Demings discusses the SCOTUS vacancy, police reform, & Florida’s role in the election.

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders
S2020 Ep412 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 09/18/20

Sarah Huckabee Sanders discusses her new book and her time in the Trump administration.

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Bernie Sanders
S2020 Ep411 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 09/11/20

Bernie Sanders discusses supporting Biden’s presidential bid despite policy differences.

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Trailblazers Special: Newcomers
S2020 Ep410 | 27m 18s
Air Date: 09/04/20

Meet conservative women running for a first term in Congress.

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Rich Lowry
S2020 Ep409 | 27m 18s
Air Date: 08/28/20

Rich Lowry discusses his latest book in which he makes the case for nationalism.

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Gretchen Whitmer
S2020 Ep408 | 27m 18s
Air Date: 08/21/20

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer discusses Michigan’s key role in the 2020 election.

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Stuart Stevens
S2020 Ep407 | 27m 18s
Air Date: 08/14/20

Stuart Stevens discusses his opposition to President Trump and the current GOP.

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Larry Kudlow
S2020 Ep406 | 27m
Air Date: 08/07/20

Larry Kudlow discusses COVID-19’s impact on the economy, jobs and businesses.

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Melinda Gates
S2020 Ep405 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/31/20

Melinda Gates discusses the race to develop vaccines and COVID-19’s toll on women.

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Mike DeWine
S2020 Ep404 | 27m 24s
Air Date: 07/24/20

Gov. Mike DeWine discusses why COVID-19 cases are surging in his state of Ohio.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms
S2020 Ep403 | 27m 24s
Air Date: 07/17/20

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses Georgia’s surge in COVID-19 cases.

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John Bolton
S2020 Ep402 | 27m 16s
Air Date: 07/10/20

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton says Donald Trump is unfit for a second term.

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Sean Penn
S2020 Ep401 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/03/20

Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand virus testing access with his non-profit, CORE.

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Trailblazers Special: Newcomers
S2020 Ep353 | 26m 40s
Air Date: 06/30/20

Meet conservative women running for a first term in Congress.

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Trailblazers Special: Rising Stars
S2020 Ep352 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/26/20

Margaret Hoover interviews several female Republican rising stars in Congress.

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Stacey Abrams
S2020 Ep351 | 26m 57s
Air Date: 06/19/20

Stacey Abrams discusses the fight for racial justice and her views on police reform.

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Bakari Sellers
S2020 Ep350 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/12/20

Bakari Sellers discusses the death of George Floyd and if this moment can lead to change.

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Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband
S2020 Ep349 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 06/05/20

Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband discuss how COVID-19 will affect women & girls worldwide.

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Cornel West and Robert George
S2020 Ep348 | 26m 49s
Air Date: 05/29/20

Cornel West and Robert George discuss the importance of civil discourse in this era.

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Sean Penn
S2020 Ep347 | 27m 15s
Air Date: 05/22/20

Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand virus testing access with his non-profit, CORE.

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Susan Rice
S2020 Ep346 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 05/15/20

Susan Rice calls President Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic abysmal.

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Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband
S2020 Ep345 | 27m 14s
Air Date: 05/08/20

Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband discuss how COVID-19 will affect women & girls worldwide.

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Rudy Giuliani
S2020 Ep344 | 27m 15s
Air Date: 05/01/20

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the hardest-hit state.

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Marco Rubio
S2020 Ep343 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/24/20

Florida Senator Marco Rubio discusses the push among some states to reopen.

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Mark Cuban
S2020 Ep342 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/17/20

Mark Cuban discusses advising Trump as a member of his new group on reopening the U.S.

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Scott Gottlieb
S2020 Ep341 | 26m 50s
Air Date: 04/10/20

Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses what is next for the coronavirus.

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Ned Lamont
S2020 Ep340 | 27m 15s
Air Date: 04/03/20

CT Gov. Ned Lamont discusses his efforts to fight COVID-19.

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Tom Frieden
S2020 Ep339 | 27m 16s
Air Date: 03/27/20

Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden discusses the coronavirus and measures to fight it.

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Ken Starr
S2020 Ep338 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/20/20

Ken Starr discusses his investigation that led to the impeachment of President Clinton.

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Jeh Johnson
S2020 Ep337 | 27m 16s
Air Date: 03/13/20

Jeh Johnson discusses the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus.

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Nikki Haley
S2020 Ep336 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/06/20

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley joins Firing Line.

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Michael Moore
S2020 Ep335 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/28/20

Filmmaker Michael Moore discusses the 2020 presidential race.

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Michael Eric Dyson
S2020 Ep334 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/21/20

Michael Eric Dyson discusses the state of race in the United States.

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Steve Bannon
S2020 Ep333 | 27m 16s
Air Date: 02/14/20

Steve Bannon discusses his predictions for the 2020 election.

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Cornel West and Robert George
S2020 Ep332 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/07/20

Cornel West and Robert George discuss the importance of civil discourse in this era.

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Paul Krugman
S2020 Ep331 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 01/31/20

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discusses “zombie” economic ideas.

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Deval Patrick
S2020 Ep330 | 27m 16s
Air Date: 01/24/20

Former MA Gov. Deval Patrick discusses his late entry into the 2020 presidential race.

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David Miliband
S2020 Ep328 | 27m 16s
Air Date: 01/10/20

David Miliband addresses the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

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