Firing Line
A public affairs show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Katya Snytsina and Natalia Kaliada
S2025 Ep13 | 26m 46s
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Katya Snytsina, and Natalia Kaliada discuss Lukashenko’s dictatorship.
Lawrence Perelman
S2025 Ep11 | 26m 46s
Lawrence Perelman discusses his friendship with William F. Buckley Jr.
Ross Douthat
S2025 Ep10 | 26m 46s
Ross Douthat assesses Trump’s address to Congress, Ukraine and trade, and the future of the GOP.
Kevin Hassett
S2025 Ep9 | 26m 46s
Kevin Hassett discusses President Trump’s plans for tariffs, tax cuts, and spending cuts.
Scott Lincicome and Jeff Ferry
S2025 Ep8 | 26m 46s
Jeff Ferry and Scott Lincicome discuss the impact of President Trump’s tariffs.
Philip K. Howard and Will Marshall
S2025 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Philip K. Howard and Will Marshall discuss Trump's deep state blitz, DOGE, and advice for Elon Musk.
Richard Carmona
S2025 Ep6 | 26m 46s
Richard Carmona discusses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and how to prepare for the next pandemic.
Newt Gingrich
S2025 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Newt Gingrich discusses his new documentary and makes a conservative case for legal immigration.
Juan Williams
S2025 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Juan Williams discusses what he sees as a second civil rights movement and the backlash against it.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Katya Snytsina and Natalia Kaliada
S2025 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Katya Snytsina and Natalia Kaliada discuss Lukashenko’s dictatorship.
Jonathan Haidt
S2025 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Jonathan Haidt discusses his book, "The Anxious Generation," and Gen Z's mental health crisis.
Misty Copeland
S2024 Ep52 | 26m 46s
Misty Copeland weighs in on diversity in ballet and the future of the art form.
Peggy Noonan
S2024 Ep51 | 26m 46s
Peggy Noonan reflects on her career in politics and media and how Trump changed the GOP.
Alsu Kurmasheva, Maria Ressa and Jonathan Munro
S2024 Ep50 | 26m 46s
Alsu Kurmasheva, Maria Ressa and Jonathan Munro discuss the dangers reporters face abroad.
Walter Isaacson
S2024 Ep49 | 26m 46s
Firing Line revisits a conversation with famed author Walter Isaacson about his Elon Musk biography.
Cornel West & Robert George
S2024 Ep48 | 26m 46s
Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George discuss the need for civil discourse.
Sebastien Lai, Jonathan Price
S2024 Ep47 | 26m 46s
Sebastien Lai and attorney Jonathan Price discuss the decline of freedom in Hong Kong.
Kori Schake
S2024 Ep46 | 26m 46s
AEI senior fellow Kori Schake assesses Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy.
Jon Meacham
S2024 Ep45 | 26m 46s
Presidential biographer Jon Meacham reflects on Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Harris.
H.R. McMaster
S2024 Ep44 | 26m 46s
H.R. McMaster discusses global threats ahead of the presidential election.
Election Panel: Jocelyn Benson, Stephen Richer, Ben Ginsberg
S2024 Ep43 | 26m 46s
Jocelyn Benson, Stephen Richer, and Ben Ginsberg discuss how votes will be counted this November.
Josh Shapiro
S2024 Ep42 | 26m 46s
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Condoleezza Rice
S2024 Ep41 | 26m 46s
Condoleezza Rice discusses the need for the U.S. and its allies to stand up to authoritarian states.
Larry Hogan
S2024 Ep40 | 26m 46s
Former GOP Gov. Larry Hogan talks about running for the U.S. Senate in deep-blue Maryland.
Hillary Clinton
S2024 Ep39 | 26m 46s
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses VP Kamala Harris' road to the White House.
Bill O’Reilly
S2024 Ep38 | 26m 46s
Bill O'Reilly sits down with Margaret Hoover, a former guest on "The O'Reilly Factor."
Kevin Hassett
S2024 Ep37 | 26m 45s
Top Trump White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett discusses this week's presidential debate.
Alex Padilla
S2024 Ep34 | 26m 46s
California Senator Alex Padilla makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Neil Gorsuch
S2024 Ep33 | 26m 46s
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses his book "Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law."
Joni Ernst
S2024 Ep32 | 26m 46s
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) shares her views on standing up to antisemitism and violence against women.
Jocelyn Benson, Benjamin Ginsberg and David Becker
S2024 Ep31 | 26m 46s
Jocelyn Benson, Benjamin Ginsberg and David Becker discuss the integrity of American elections.
James Carville
S2024 Ep30 | 26m 46s
James Carville discusses how President Biden's decision to step aside has reshaped the election.
Mike Murphy
S2024 Ep29 | 26m 45s
GOP strategist Mike Murphy says Democrats need to replace President Biden in the 2024 election.
Matt Pottinger
S2024 Ep28 | 26m 46s
Matt Pottinger says China's cold war against the U.S. is intensifying.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
S2024 Ep27 | 26m 46s
Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her new book examining the 1960s through the eyes of her late husband
Edward O’Keefe
S2024 Ep26 | 26m 46s
Edward O’Keefe discusses his book on the 26th president and the five women who shaped him.
Ritchie Torres
S2024 Ep25 | 26m 46s
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) discusses his split with progressives and Trump’s rally in his district.
Dan Senor
S2024 Ep24 | 26m 46s
Author and podcast host Dan Senor discusses the daring rescue of four Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College
S2024 Ep23 | 26m 46s
Margaret Hoover moderates a forum at Hofstra U. on whether the Electoral College should be abolished
Jonathan Haidt
S2024 Ep22 | 26m 46s
Jonathan Haidt explores how social media led to Gen Z's mental health crisis.
George Conway
S2024 Ep21 | 26m 46s
George Conway defends the merits of the New York hush money case against Trump as the verdict nears.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
S2024 Ep20 | 26m 46s
Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her new book examining the 1960s through the eyes of her late husband
Fareed Zakaria
S2024 Ep19 | 26m 46s
Journalist Fareed Zakaria urges Biden to change his policies on the border and on Israel.
Frank Bruni
S2024 Ep18 | 26m 46s
NYT columnist Frank Bruni discusses his book, The Age of Grievance, about the culture of victimhood
Stephen Richer
S2024 Ep17 | 26m 46s
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer discusses the Arizona indictment of Trump allies.
Melissa Murray
S2024 Ep16 | 26m 46s
Melissa Murray discusses Donald Trump’s first criminal trial in Manhattan.
Coleman Hughes
S2024 Ep15 | 26m 46s
Coleman Hughes, author of “The End of Race Politics,” argues for a colorblind America.
Ari Wallach
S2024 Ep14 | 26m 46s
Futurist and author Ari Wallach discusses his PBS series “A Brief History of the Future."
Jonathan Haidt
S2024 Ep13 | 26m 46s
Jonathan Haidt explores how social media led to Gen Z's mental health crisis.
Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College
S2024 Ep12 | 26m 46s
Margaret Hoover moderates a forum at Hofstra U. on whether the Electoral College should be
Firing Line forum: Conservatives on Trump 2.0
S2024 Ep11 | 26m 46s
At Hofstra University, Margaret Hoover leads a forum with two conservatives on the impact
Tim Alberta
S2024 Ep10 | 26m 46s
Tim Alberta discusses his book exploring evangelical Christians' loyalty to Donald Trump.
Tony Gonzales
S2024 Ep9 | 26m 46s
Tony Gonzales discusses the influx of migrants and his policy ideas addressing the crisis.
Liev Schreiber
S2024 Ep8 | 26m 46s
Actor Liev Schreiber discusses the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Jared Cohen
S2024 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Jared Cohen discusses “Life After Power,” his new book about post-presidential role.
Sheila Johnson
S2024 Ep6 | 26m 46s
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila Johnson discusses her memoir “Walk Through Fire”.
David Petraeus
S2024 Ep5 | 26m 46s
Ret. Gen. David Petraeus discusses the response to the Iran-backed militia's drone strike.
Chris Sununu
S2024 Ep3 | 26m 46s
New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu explains why he supports Nikki Haley for president.
Tony Gonzales
S2024 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Tony Gonzales discusses the influx of migrants and his policy ideas addressing the crisis.
Tim Alberta
S2024 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Tim Alberta discusses his book exploring evangelical Christians' loyalty to Donald Trump.
Baratunde Thurston
S2023 Ep727 | 26m 46s
Baratunde Thurston discusses how nature can bridge divides and help heal the nation.
Jewel Kilcher
S2023 Ep726 | 26m 46s
Jewel discusses her journey from a troubled upbringing in Alaska to music megastardom.
Jonathan Greenblatt
S2023 Ep725 | 26m 46s
Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses rising antisemitism since Oct. 7.
Leopoldo Lopez
S2023 Ep724 | 26m 46s
Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez discusses the fight against autocracy.
Maria Ressa
S2023 Ep723 | 26m 46s
Maria Ressa discusses how the spread of false news on social media threatens democracy.
Cornel West & Robert George
S2023 Ep722 | 26m 46s
Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George discuss the need for civil discourse.
Brad Raffensperger
S2023 Ep721 | 26m 46s
Brad Raffensperger discusses pressures from Trump to overturn the 2020 election.
Thomas Nides
S2023 Ep720 | 26m 46s
Thomas Nides assesses Israel’s diplomatic and humanitarian challenges, including hostages.
Kimberly Kagan
S2023 Ep719 | 26m 46s
Military historian Kimberly Kagan discusses Israel’s obstacles on the ground in Gaza.
Mitch Daniels
S2023 Ep718 | 26m 46s
Mitch Daniels, the former governor of Indiana, discusses America's political disarray.
Jonathan Schanzer
S2023 Ep717 | 26m 46s
Jonathan Schanzer examines efforts to contain a wider war in the Middle East.
Bret Stephens
S2023 Ep716 | 26m 45s
Bret Stephens discusses how Israel should respond to Hamas’s horrific terrorist attack.
Yascha Mounk
S2023 Ep715 | 26m 46s
Author Yascha Mounk examines the rise of identity politics within the progressive left.
Walter Isaacson
S2023 Ep714 | 26m 46s
Bestselling author Walter Isaacson discusses his biography of Elon Musk.
Liev Schreiber
S2023 Ep713 | 26m 46s
Actor Liev Schreiber discusses the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Baratunde Thurston
S2023 Ep712 | 26m 46s
Baratunde Thurston discusses how nature can bridge divides and help heal the nation.
Doug Burgum
S2023 Ep711 | 26m 46s
Doug Burgum details his policy vision for energy, climate, immigration & education reform.
Roya Mahboob
S2023 Ep710 | 26m 46s
Roya Mahboob discusses the decimation of women's rights after two years of Taliban rule.
Richard Dreyfuss
S2023 Ep709 | 26m 46s
Richard Dreyfuss discusses his initiative to restore civics education in public schools.
Will Hurd
S2023 Ep707 | 26m 46s
Presidential candidate Will Hurd challenges prevailing GOP sentiment by taking on Trump.
Vivek Ramaswamy
S2023 Ep706 | 26m 46s
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his critique of woke capitalism.
Amul Thapar
S2023 Ep705 | 26m 46s
Circuit Judge Amul Thapar discusses his new book defending Clarence Thomas’s originalism.
Lisa Murkowski
S2023 Ep704 | 26m 46s
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says Alaska’s new voting reforms could help democracy elsewhere.
Jewel Kilcher
S2023 Ep703 | 26m 46s
Jewel discusses her journey from a troubled upbringing in Alaska to music megastardom.
Jill Lepore
S2023 Ep702 | 26m 46s
Jill Lepore discusses how the past sheds light on present truth-related threats.
David French
S2023 Ep701 | 26m 46s
David French, an anti-Trump voice in the GOP, weighs in on the 2024 presidential race.
Elie Honig
S2023 Ep652 | 26m 46s
Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig discusses the federal indictment of Donald Trump.
Jon Meacham
S2023 Ep651 | 26m 46s
Biographer Jon Meacham discusses how today’s leaders compare to their predecessors.
Chris Christie
S2023 Ep650 | 26m 46s
Chris Christie discusses his newly launched 2024 presidential bid.
Glenn Loury
S2023 Ep649 | 26m 46s
Brown economist Glenn Loury defends free speech on college campuses.
Tim Scott
S2023 Ep648 | 26m 46s
GOP presidential candidate Tim Scott discusses his journey from poverty to the Senate.
Charlie Sykes
S2023 Ep647 | 26m 46s
Charlie Sykes discusses why he disassociated himself from the Republican Party.
Felix Salmon
S2023 Ep646 | 26m 46s
Financial journalist Felix Salmon discusses how Covid created an economic paradigm shift.
Richard Dreyfuss
S2023 Ep645 | 26m 46s
Richard Dreyfuss discusses his initiative to restore civics education in public schools.
David French
S2023 Ep644 | 26m 46s
David French, an anti-Trump voice in the GOP, weighs in on the 2024 presidential race.
Wes Moore
S2023 Ep643 | 26m 46s
Wes Moore discusses overcoming tragedy to become Maryland's first Black governor.
Thomas Chatterton Williams
S2023 Ep642 | 26m 46s
Thomas Chatterton Williams discusses the impact of wokeness on contemporary politics.
Andrew Weissmann
S2023 Ep641 | 26m 46s
Andrew Weissmann discusses the indictment of former President and candidate Donald Trump.
Paulina Porizkova
S2023 Ep640 | 26m 46s
Supermodel Paulina Porizkova discusses aging, harassment in modeling, and mental health.
Misty Copeland
S2023 Ep639 | 26m 46s
Misty Copeland discusses becoming American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer.
Larry Hogan
S2023 Ep638 | 26m 46s
Former MD Gov. Larry Hogan discusses why he won't challenge Trump for the GOP nomination.
Mike Gallagher
S2023 Ep637 | 26m 46s
Rep. Mike Gallagher discusses how the US should respond to growing threats from the CCP.
Ai Weiwei
S2023 Ep636 | 26m 46s
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond.
Nikki Haley
S2023 Ep635 | 26m 46s
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley discusses serving as Trump's Amb. to the UN.
Brian O’Hara
S2023 Ep634 | 26m 46s
Brian O’Hara discusses policing after the death of Tyre Nichols renewed calls for reform.
Glenn Loury
S2023 Ep633 | 26m 46s
Brown economist Glenn Loury defends free speech on college campuses.
Barry Diller
S2023 Ep632 | 26m 46s
Media mogul Barry Diller discusses why he thinks Hollywood and the Oscars are irrelevant.
Nancy Mace
S2023 Ep631 | 26m 46s
Nancy Mace discusses the challenges of being a Republican who rejects the GOP's extremes.
Jon Meacham
S2023 Ep630 | 26m 46s
Biographer Jon Meacham discusses how today’s leaders compare to their predecessors.
Al Sharpton
S2023 Ep629 | 26m 46s
Reverend Al Sharpton discusses his evolution as a civil rights leader.
Mike Pence
S2023 Ep628 | 26m 46s
Firing Line's conversation with Mike Pence on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack.
Matthew Continetti
S2022 Ep627 | 26m 46s
Matthew Continetti discusses the evolution & future of the American conservative movement.
Yo-Yo Ma
S2022 Ep626 | 26m 46s
Yo-Yo Ma discusses how music connects cultures and comforts people in the darkest hours.
Misty Copeland
S2022 Ep625 | 26m 46s
Misty Copeland discusses becoming American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer.
Maria Ressa
S2022 Ep624 | 26m 46s
Maria Ressa discusses how the spread of false news on social media threatens democracy.
Mike Pence
S2022 Ep623 | 26m 46s
Vice President Mike Pence explains his break with President Trump over January 6.
Raphael Warnock
S2022 Ep622 | 26m 46s
Raphael Warnock discusses the economy, abortion and other key issues in the upcoming race.
Asa Hutchinson
S2022 Ep620 | 26m 46s
Governor Asa Hutchinson assesses the GOP’s weak performance in the 2022 midterm elections.
Maggie Haberman
S2022 Ep619 | 26m 46s
Maggie Haberman gives the inside account of interviewing Donald Trump for her biography.
Evan McMullin
S2022 Ep618 | 26m 46s
Evan McMullin discusses his race against Utah's Republican Sen. Mike Lee.
Matthew Continetti
S2022 Ep617 | 26m 46s
Matthew Continetti discusses the evolution & future of the American conservative movement.
Masih Alinejad
S2022 Ep616 | 26m 46s
Masih Alinejad calls the protests in Iran a revolution that will bring down the regime.
Cori Bush
S2022 Ep615 | 26m 46s
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) discusses surviving sexual assault as she is out with a memoir.
Oksana Markarova
S2022 Ep614 | 26m 46s
Ukrainian Amb. to the U.S. Oksana Markarova discusses Russia’s nuclear threats.
Iván Duque Márquez
S2022 Ep613 | 26m 46s
Iván Duque Márquez warns against the rise of left-wing populism in Colombia.
Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein
S2022 Ep612 | 26m 46s
Ken Burns & Sarah Botstein discuss their documentary series,“The U.S. and the Holocaust."
Elliot Ackerman
S2022 Ep611 | 26m 46s
Marine veteran and author Elliot Ackerman reflects on the war’s strategic failures.
Kenny Loggins
S2022 Ep610 | 26m 46s
Legendary singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins discusses writing enduring hits for films like “
James Kirchick
S2022 Ep609 | 26m 46s
James Kirchick discusses his bestseller Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington.
Adam Grant
S2022 Ep608 | 26m 46s
Adam Grant examines the value of rethinking deeply-held beliefs in an ever-changing world.
Christine Todd Whitman
S2022 Ep607 | 26m 46s
Christine Todd Whitman calls the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade judicial activism.
Matt Damon and Gary White
S2022 Ep606 | 26m 46s
Matt Damon and Gary White discuss their goal to end the global water crisis.
Mike Lee
S2022 Ep605 | 26m 46s
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) discusses his support for Donald Trump leading up to January 6.
Adam Grant
S2022 Ep604 | 26m 46s
Adam Grant examines the value of rethinking deeply-held beliefs in an ever-changing world.
Chris Murphy
S2022 Ep603 | 26m 46s
Senator Chris Murphy discusses his first success to stop America’s gun violence epidemic.
James Kirchick
S2022 Ep602 | 26m 46s
James Kirchick discusses his bestseller Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington.
Christine Todd Whitman
S2022 Ep601 | 26m 46s
Christine Todd Whitman calls the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade judicial activism.
Ben Ginsberg
S2022 Ep552 | 26m 46s
Ben Ginsberg discusses speaking out against Trump at the January 6 hearings.
Raphael Warnock
S2022 Ep551 | 26m 46s
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) discusses the economy, Jan. 6, and other key midterm issues.
Rhiannon Giddens
S2022 Ep550 | 26m 46s
Rhiannon Giddens discusses her mission to reclaim the true history of the banjo.
Tina Brown
S2022 Ep549 | 26m 46s
Renowned journalist Tina Brown predicts what is next for the British monarchy.
Margaret Atwood
S2022 Ep548 | 26m 46s
“The Handmaid’s Tale” author Margaret Atwood discusses what a post-Roe America could mean.
Eric Schmidt
S2022 Ep547 | 26m 46s
Fmr Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses how artificial intelligence will change the world.
Ed Whelan and Mary Ziegler
S2022 Ep546 | 26m 46s
Mary Ziegler & Ed Whelan discuss their views on the Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
S2022 Ep545 | 26m 46s
US Amb. to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield talks holding Putin accountable for war crimes.
Tina Brown
S2022 Ep544 | 26m 46s
Legendary journalist Tina Brown discusses her new book about the royals.
Marie Yovanovitch
S2022 Ep543 | 26m 46s
Marie Yovanovitch discusses Putin's new offensive and Ukrainian resolve.
Matt Damon and Gary White
S2022 Ep542 | 26m 46s
Matt Damon and Gary White discuss their goal to end the global water crisis.
Chris Coons
S2022 Ep541 | 26m 46s
Chris Coons discusses the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
Rhiannon Giddens
S2022 Ep540 | 26m 46s
Rhiannon Giddens discusses her mission to reclaim the true history of the banjo.
Lynsey Addario
S2022 Ep539 | 26m 46s
Lynsey Addario discusses shooting an image that exposed Putin’s war crimes in Ukraine.
Margaret Atwood
S2022 Ep538 | 26m 46s
Author Margaret Atwood discusses her dystopian classic, “The Handmaid’s Tale".
William Taylor
S2022 Ep537 | 26m 46s
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Andrew Sullivan
S2022 Ep536 | 26m 46s
Andrew Sullivan discusses how woke culture backlash is impacting electoral politics.
Dana Canedy
S2022 Ep535 | 26m 46s
Dana Canedy discusses her book “A Journal for Jordan" that is now a major movie.
Michael McFaul
S2022 Ep534 | 26m 45s
Michael McFaul discusses the rising tensions as Russian troops surround Ukraine.
Enes Kanter Freedom
S2022 Ep533 | 26m 46s
NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom discusses the genocide of the Uyghurs.
Lonnie Bunch
S2022 Ep532 | 26m 46s
Lonnie Bunch discusses the importance of studying a complete history.
Eva Moskowitz
S2022 Ep531 | 26m 45s
Success Academy CEO Eva Moskowitz makes the case for school choice.
Indra Nooyi
S2022 Ep530 | 26m 46s
Indra Nooyi discusses her rise up America’s corporate ladder after emigrating from India.
Fareed Zakaria
S2022 Ep529 | 26m 46s
Author and anchor Fareed Zakaria discusses the lessons of Covid-19.
Adam Kinzinger
S2022 Ep528 | 26m 46s
Adam Kinzinger discusses the Jan. 6 attack as the nation marks the one-year anniversary.
Ai Weiwei
S2021 Ep527 | 26m 46s
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond.
John Lithgow
S2021 Ep526 | 26m 45s
John Lithgow discusses his new collection of poems and his take on contemporary politics.
Dana Canedy
S2021 Ep525 | 26m 46s
Dana Canedy discusses her book A Journal for Jordan that is now a major movie.
Chris Christie
S2021 Ep524 | 26m 46s
Republican Chris Christie says the GOP needs to renounce conspiracy theories.
The Oslo Freedom Forum
S2021 Ep523 | 26m 46s
Firing Line interviews three dissidents: Hatice Cengiz, Jewher Ilham, and Leopoldo Lopez.
Cornel West & Robert George
S2021 Ep522 | 26m 46s
Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George discuss the need for civil discourse.
Ai Weiwei
S2021 Ep520 | 26m 46s
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond.
Andrew Sullivan
S2021 Ep519 | 26m 46s
Andrew Sullivan discusses the need for open debate with different perspectives.
Fiona Hill
S2021 Ep517 | 26m 46s
Russia expert Dr. Fiona Hill discusses the rise of populism in the U.S.
John Lithgow
S2021 Ep516 | 26m 46s
John Lithgow discusses his new collection of poems and his take on contemporary politics.
The Oslo Freedom Forum
S2021 Ep515 | 26m 46s
Firing Line interviews three dissidents: Hatice Cengiz, Jewher Ilham, and Leopoldo Lopez.
Frank McCourt
S2021 Ep514 | 26m 46s
Billionaire Frank McCourt discusses his venture to create social media alternatives.
Mohamed El-Erian
S2021 Ep513 | 26m 46s
Economist Mohamed A. El-Erian outlines his concern that inflation will persist.
George Will
S2021 Ep512 | 26m 46s
George Will discusses the conservative movement and what's next for Trumpism.
Bill Nelson
S2021 Ep510 | 27m 16s
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses America’s mission to return to the moon.
David Petraeus & H.R. McMaster
S2021 Ep509 | 26m 46s
McMaster responds to the attack in Kabul; Petraeus discusses withdrawal from Afghanistan.
John McWhorter
S2021 Ep508 | 26m 46s
Columbia University linguist John McWhorter explains the origins of critical race theory.
Amy Klobuchar
S2021 Ep507 | 26m 46s
Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the explosive growth of big tech and corporate mergers.
Elissa Slotkin
S2021 Ep506 | 27m 16s
Elissa Slotkin discusses the investigation into the attack on the Capitol & voting rights.
Celine Gounder and Ashish Jha
S2021 Ep505 | 26m 46s
Dr. Celine Gounder and Dr. Ashish Jha discuss the dangers of the Delta variant.
Mario Diaz-Balart
S2021 Ep504 | 26m 39s
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-FL, discusses the ongoing oppression on in Cuba.
Bill Nelson
S2021 Ep502 | 26m 46s
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses America’s mission to return to the moon.
William McRaven
S2021 Ep501 | 26m 46s
Four-star Admiral William McRaven shares stories of heroism from his service to America.
William McRaven
S2021 Ep452 | 26m 46s
Admiral William McRaven discusses the imminent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
Don Lemon
S2021 Ep451 | 26m 46s
CNN anchor Don Lemon discusses his new book on racism in America's past and present.
Lawrence Summers
S2021 Ep450 | 27m 16s
Lawrence Summers discusses his concerns about a post-Covid economy leading to inflation.
Maya MacGuineas and Robert Reich
S2021 Ep449 | 26m 46s
Robert Reich and Maya MacGuineas discuss America's staggering national debt.
Yo-Yo Ma
S2021 Ep448 | 26m 46s
Yo-Yo Ma performs & discusses his belief that music can comfort people & connect cultures.
Irshad Manji
S2021 Ep447 | 27m 16s
Irshad Manji discusses how she thinks diversity should be defined and taught.
Garry Kasparov
S2021 Ep446 | 26m 46s
Garry Kasparov warns about the rising tide of authoritarianism worldwide.
Amy Klobuchar
S2021 Ep445 | 26m 46s
Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the explosive growth of big tech and corporate mergers.
Mazie Hirono
S2021 Ep444 | 27m 16s
Sen. Mazie Hirono discusses her recent bipartisan bill addressing anti-Asian hate crimes.
Adam Kinzinger
S2021 Ep443 | 26m 46s
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) discusses what it means to be a Republican post-Trump.
Kirsten Gillibrand
S2021 Ep442 | 26m 46s
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) discusses working across the aisle to protect veterans.
Maya MacGuineas and Robert Reich
S2021 Ep441 | 26m 46s
Robert Reich and Maya MacGuineas discuss America's staggering national debt.
Anne Applebaum and David Frum
S2021 Ep440 | 26m 50s
Anne Applebaum and David Frum discuss the future of the GOP.
Yo-Yo Ma
S2021 Ep439 | 26m 46s
Yo-Yo Ma performs & discusses his belief that music can comfort people & connect cultures.
Jennifer Granholm
S2021 Ep438 | 27m 16s
Jennifer Granholm explains how Biden's administration plans to achieve clean energy goals.
Bari Weiss
S2021 Ep437 | 27m 16s
Bari Weiss discusses the rise of anti-Semitism across the political spectrum.
Charles Blow
S2021 Ep436 | 27m 16s
Charles Blow discusses his plan for a reverse migration to the South for Black Americans.
Michael Osterholm
S2021 Ep434 | 26m 46s
Dr. Michael Osterholm says new COVID-19 strains will likely cause cases to surge in March.
Jaime Herrera Beutler
S2021 Ep433 | 26m 40s
Jaime Herrera Beutler, who voted to impeach Pres. Trump, discusses the impeachment trial.
Charles Blow
S2021 Ep432 | 27m 16s
Charles Blow discusses his plan for a reverse migration to the South for Black Americans.
Tim Kaine
S2021 Ep431 | 26m 56s
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) discusses former President Trump’s looming impeachment trial.
Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley
S2021 Ep430 | 26m 46s
Historians Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden.
Joe Manchin
S2021 Ep429 | 27m 16s
Joe Manchin discusses the Capitol attack and the second impeachment of President Trump.
Mike Gallagher
S2021 Ep428 | 26m 46s
Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Albert Bourla
S2020 Ep427 | 27m 16s
CEO Albert Bourla discusses Pfizer’s eight-month race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
Bakari Sellers
S2020 Ep426 | 26m 56s
Activist, attorney and author Bakari Sellers discusses the Black Lives Matter movement.
Neil Gorsuch
S2020 Ep425 | 26m 40s
Neil Gorsuch discusses his judicial philosophy and the breakdown of civility in America.
Bob Costas
S2020 Ep424 | 26m 46s
Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas breaks down the intersection of sports and COVID-19.
Cornel West & Robert George
S2020 Ep422 | 26m 46s
Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George discuss the need for civil discourse.
Albert Bourla
S2020 Ep421 | 27m 16s
CEO Albert Bourla discusses Pfizer’s eight-month race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
Ted Olson & David Boies
S2020 Ep420 | 26m 46s
David Boies and Ted Olson discuss Trump’s allegations of voter fraud & refusal to concede.
Angus King
S2020 Ep418 | 26m 46s
Senate Intel member Angus King (I-ME) discusses foreign interference in this election.
Pete Buttigieg
S2020 Ep417 | 26m 46s
Pete Buttigieg discusses the election, his political future and the COVID vaccine.
Anthony Fauci
S2020 Ep416 | 26m 46s
Anthony Fauci discusses the latest science on COVID-19 and the race to develop a vaccine.
Tammy Duckworth
S2020 Ep415 | 26m 46s
Tammy Duckworth discusses the VP debate and the COVID-19 outbreak in the White House.
Sheldon Whitehouse
S2020 Ep414 | 27m 15s
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discusses the battle over the Supreme Court.
Val Demings
S2020 Ep413 | 27m 16s
Val Demings discusses the SCOTUS vacancy, police reform, & Florida’s role in the election.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
S2020 Ep412 | 26m 46s
Sarah Huckabee Sanders discusses her new book and her time in the Trump administration.
Bernie Sanders
S2020 Ep411 | 26m 46s
Bernie Sanders discusses supporting Biden’s presidential bid despite policy differences.
Trailblazers Special: Newcomers
S2020 Ep410 | 27m 18s
Meet conservative women running for a first term in Congress.
Rich Lowry
S2020 Ep409 | 27m 18s
Rich Lowry discusses his latest book in which he makes the case for nationalism.
Gretchen Whitmer
S2020 Ep408 | 27m 18s
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer discusses Michigan’s key role in the 2020 election.
Stuart Stevens
S2020 Ep407 | 27m 18s
Stuart Stevens discusses his opposition to President Trump and the current GOP.
Larry Kudlow
S2020 Ep406 | 27m
Larry Kudlow discusses COVID-19’s impact on the economy, jobs and businesses.
Melinda Gates
S2020 Ep405 | 26m 46s
Melinda Gates discusses the race to develop vaccines and COVID-19’s toll on women.
Mike DeWine
S2020 Ep404 | 27m 24s
Gov. Mike DeWine discusses why COVID-19 cases are surging in his state of Ohio.
Keisha Lance Bottoms
S2020 Ep403 | 27m 24s
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses Georgia’s surge in COVID-19 cases.
John Bolton
S2020 Ep402 | 27m 16s
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton says Donald Trump is unfit for a second term.
Sean Penn
S2020 Ep401 | 26m 46s
Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand virus testing access with his non-profit, CORE.
Trailblazers Special: Newcomers
S2020 Ep353 | 26m 40s
Meet conservative women running for a first term in Congress.
Trailblazers Special: Rising Stars
S2020 Ep352 | 26m 46s
Margaret Hoover interviews several female Republican rising stars in Congress.
Stacey Abrams
S2020 Ep351 | 26m 57s
Stacey Abrams discusses the fight for racial justice and her views on police reform.
Bakari Sellers
S2020 Ep350 | 26m 46s
Bakari Sellers discusses the death of George Floyd and if this moment can lead to change.
Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband
S2020 Ep349 | 26m 47s
Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband discuss how COVID-19 will affect women & girls worldwide.
Cornel West and Robert George
S2020 Ep348 | 26m 49s
Cornel West and Robert George discuss the importance of civil discourse in this era.
Sean Penn
S2020 Ep347 | 27m 15s
Sean Penn discusses his efforts to expand virus testing access with his non-profit, CORE.
Susan Rice
S2020 Ep346 | 26m 46s
Susan Rice calls President Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic abysmal.
Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband
S2020 Ep345 | 27m 14s
Sheryl Sandberg & David Miliband discuss how COVID-19 will affect women & girls worldwide.
Rudy Giuliani
S2020 Ep344 | 27m 15s
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the hardest-hit state.
Marco Rubio
S2020 Ep343 | 26m 46s
Florida Senator Marco Rubio discusses the push among some states to reopen.
Mark Cuban
S2020 Ep342 | 26m 46s
Mark Cuban discusses advising Trump as a member of his new group on reopening the U.S.
Scott Gottlieb
S2020 Ep341 | 26m 50s
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses what is next for the coronavirus.
Tom Frieden
S2020 Ep339 | 27m 16s
Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden discusses the coronavirus and measures to fight it.
Ken Starr
S2020 Ep338 | 26m 46s
Ken Starr discusses his investigation that led to the impeachment of President Clinton.
Jeh Johnson
S2020 Ep337 | 27m 16s
Jeh Johnson discusses the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus.
Nikki Haley
S2020 Ep336 | 26m 46s
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley joins Firing Line.
Michael Eric Dyson
S2020 Ep334 | 26m 46s
Michael Eric Dyson discusses the state of race in the United States.
Cornel West and Robert George
S2020 Ep332 | 26m 46s
Cornel West and Robert George discuss the importance of civil discourse in this era.
Paul Krugman
S2020 Ep331 | 26m 56s
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discusses “zombie” economic ideas.
Deval Patrick
S2020 Ep330 | 27m 16s
Former MA Gov. Deval Patrick discusses his late entry into the 2020 presidential race.
David Miliband
S2020 Ep328 | 27m 16s
David Miliband addresses the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Cindy & Meghan McCain
S2019 Ep327 | 27m 16s
Cindy and daughter Meghan McCain join Firing Line to reflect on Sen. John McCain's legacy.
Bryan Stevenson
S2019 Ep326 | 26m 56s
Bryan Stevenson joins Firing Line to discuss his work defending death row prisoners.
Adam Schiff
S2019 Ep325 | 26m 46s
House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff discusses the third presidential impeachment.
Nikki Haley
S2019 Ep324 | 26m 46s
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley joins Firing Line.
Condoleezza Rice
S2019 Ep323 | 27m 16s
Condoleezza Rice joins Firing Line to discuss the breakdown of Taliban negotiations.
Michael Bloomberg
S2019 Ep322 | 27m 16s
Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is Margaret Hoover's guest this week on Firing Line.
Will Hurd
S2019 Ep321 | 27m 16s
House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) discusses impeachment hearings.
Mark Warner
S2019 Ep320 | 27m 16s
Mark Warner (D-VA) discusses Russian election interference heading into the 2020 election.
Preet Bharara
S2019 Ep318 | 26m 46s
Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of NY Preet Bharara joins Firing Line.
Cindy & Meghan McCain
S2019 Ep317 | 26m 46s
Cindy and daughter Meghan McCain join Firing Line to reflect on Sen. John McCain's legacy.
Bryan Stevenson
S2019 Ep316 | 27m 16s
Bryan Stevenson joins Firing Line to discuss his work defending death row prisoners.
Larry Hogan
S2019 Ep315 | 26m 46s
Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) joins Firing Line to discuss the Trump impeachment inquiry.
Bill Nye
S2019 Ep314 | 26m 46s
Educator Bill Nye joins Firing Line to discuss the science and impact of climate change.
Michael Bloomberg
S2019 Ep313 | 26m 46s
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg joins Firing Line to discuss gun safety and climate change.
Andrew Yang
S2019 Ep312 | 27m 16s
2020 candidate & entrepreneur Andrew Yang joins Firing Line to detail his signature plan.
Condoleezza Rice
S2019 Ep311 | 27m 20s
Condoleezza Rice joins Firing Line to discuss the breakdown of Taliban negotiations.
Jim Mattis
S2019 Ep310 | 27m 16s
Former Defense Sec. Jim Mattis joins Firing Line eight months after resigning.
Terry McAuliffe
S2019 Ep309 | 27m 16s
Terry McAuliffe, former VA Governor and DNC chair, discusses the 2020Democratic field.
Pramila Jayapal
S2019 Ep306 | 26m 47s
Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins Firing Line and makes the case for universal health care.
John Hickenlooper
S2019 Ep305 | 26m 46s
John Hickenlooper discusses health care, the Green New Deal, and marijuana legalization.
Julian Castro
S2019 Ep304 | 27m 16s
Julian Castro discusses immigration policy and the first Democratic debate.
Ted Cruz
S2019 Ep303 | 27m 16s
Sen. Ted Cruz discusses the backlash over Trump’s tweets and the progressive left.
John Delaney
S2019 Ep302 | 26m 51s
Presidential candidate John Delanye discusses his platform for 2020.
Jim Clyburn
S2019 Ep234 | 27m 16s
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn joins to discuss the impeachment debate and 2020.
Liz Cheney
S2019 Ep233 | 26m 46s
Rep. Liz Cheney joins to discuss how she thinks the US should handle foreign policy.
Chelsea Handler
S2019 Ep232 | 26m 46s
Comedian Chelsea Handler joins Firing Line to discuss how she came to activism.
Tom Cotton
S2019 Ep228 | 26m 47s
Senator Tom Cotton discusses the tensions with Iran and criminal justice reform.
Rob Reiner
S2019 Ep227 | 27m 16s
Rob Reiner explains why he is using his voice to call out President Trump on social media.
H. R. McMaster
S2019 Ep223 | 26m 47s
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster discusses his time as National Security Advisor.
Howard Schultz
S2019 Ep222 | 27m 16s
Howard Schultz discusses his potential run for president as an independent.
Tony Blair
S2019 Ep220 | 27m 17s
Former Prime Minister of the United Kindgom Tony Blair discusses populism and centrism.
Andrew McCabe
S2019 Ep216 | 27m 7s
Former Acting Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe joins to discuss his new book.
Scott Walker
S2019 Ep215 | 26m 47s
Former Governor Scott Walker joins to discuss his legacy as a reformer.
Governor Chris Christie
S2019 Ep213 | 26m 46s
Governor Chris Christie joins to discuss his new book, Let Me Finish.
Tamika Mallory
S2019 Ep211 | 26m 46s
Tamika Mallory, Co-President of the Women's March, responds to divisions in the movement.
Caitlyn Jenner
S2018 Ep125 | 26m 48s
Caitlyn Jenner discusses working with Republicans to advance LGBT equality.
Mitch Daniels
S2018 Ep124 | 26m 46s
Mitch Daniels, former Governor of Indiana, about debt, college campuses and politics
Jeff Weaver
S2018 Ep120 | 26m 46s
Jeff Weaver, Bernie Sanders' former campaign manager, discusses the midterms.
Ben Sasse
S2018 Ep118 | 27m 16s
Republican Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska joins to discuss loneliness and the Senate.
Leonard Leo
S2018 Ep117 | 26m 47s
Leonard Leo joins to dicuss the recent Supreme Court confirmation process.
Lt. Col. Oliver North
S2018 Ep116 | 26m 46s
Lt. Col. Oliver North, President of the National Rifle Association, joins.
Christine Lagarde
S2018 Ep115 | 26m 46s
Christine Lagarde of the IMF joins to discuss women and economic inclusion.
Reihan Salam
S2018 Ep114 | 26m 46s
The Executive Editor of National Review joins to discuss conservative populism.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
S2018 Ep113 | 26m 46s
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson joins to explore the stars, science, and human conflict.
J.D. Greear
S2018 Ep112 | 27m 16s
Pastor J.D. Greear speaks on faith, racism, and political support for Donald Trump
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
S2018 Ep110 | 26m 50s
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses her ideas and the future of democratic-socialism.
Gretchen Carlson
S2018 Ep109 | 26m 41s
The #MeToo movement, the resurrection of the ERA and the changing rules for Miss America.
Jordan Peterson
S2018 Ep107 | 27m 16s
Dr. Jordan Peterson, accidental icon of the Conservative movement, joins this week.
Randi Weingarten
S2018 Ep106 | 26m 49s
The Supreme Court, teacher's unions, and improving education, with Randi Weingarten
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
S2018 Ep104 | 26m 52s
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses her ideas and the future of democratic-socialism.
Paul Ryan
S2018 Ep103 | 26m 46s
“Firing Line” explores the federal government’s poverty agenda with Speaker Ryan.
Gretchen Carlson
S2018 Ep102 | 26m 46s
The #MeToo movement, the resurrection of the ERA and the changing rules for Miss America.
Counting The Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover
56m 30s
Margaret Hoover embarks on a journey to explore voting systems across the United States.
Misty Copeland
26m 46s
Misty Copeland discusses becoming American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer.
Michael Osterholm
29m 48s
Michael Osterholm says new strains of Covid have darkened his prognosis for the pandemic.
James Kirchick
26m 44s
Is Free Speech under attack on College Campuses and beyond? With author Jamie Kirchick
Ria Tabacco Mar
26m 50s
Ria Tabacco Mar discusses the implications of this week's Supreme Court ruling.
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