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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- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes aired
- 331
- Latest aired
- S09E27
- Total runtime
- 6d 5h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 June 2018 – January 2019 23 episodes
- Season 2 January 2019 – December 2019 40 episodes
- Season 3 January 2020 – December 2020 43 episodes
- Season 4 January 2021 – December 2021 41 episodes
- Season 5 January 2022 – December 2022 40 episodes
- Season 6 January 2023 – December 2023 38 episodes
- Season 7 January 2024 – December 2024 41 episodes
- Season 8 January 2025 – December 2025 38 episodes
- Season 9 January 2026 – September 2026 27 episodes
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S07E01 Tim Alberta
January 5 · 27min find the promo
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Journalist Tim Alberta discusses his new best-selling book exploring evangelical Christians' steadfast loyalty to Donald Trump. He examines the fear driving Christian nationalism and the impact of faith-based politics on the 2024 election.
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S07E02 Tony Gonzales
January 12 · 27min find the promo
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Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX), who represents nearly half of the U.S.-Mexico border, discusses the influx of migrants, why they’re coming, his policy ideas addressing the crisis, and whether bipartisan agreement on the issue is possible.
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S07E03 Chris Sununu
January 19 · 27min find the promo
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New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu explains why he supports Nikki Haley for president in the lead-up to the crucial first 2024 primary in his state. He discusses her chances against Trump, his stance on a Trump-Biden rematch, and the GOP's future.
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S07E04 Deborah Lipstadt
January 26 · 27min find the promo
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Amb. Deborah Lipstadt—Biden’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism—discusses the spike in hatred toward Jews since Oct. 7 and the silence from many over Hamas’ atrocities. She explains why it is a threat to democracy and how to fight it.
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S07E05 David Petraeus
February 2 · 27min find the promo
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Ret. Gen. David Petraeus discusses the U.S. response to the Iran-backed militia's drone strike that killed three American troops. He comments on Israel's campaign in Gaza, strategies to prevent Hamas' resurgence, and the necessity of aid to Ukraine.
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S07E06 Sheila Johnson
February 9 · 27min find the promo
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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila Johnson, the co-founder of BET who now owns sports teams and luxury hotels, discusses her memoir “Walk Through Fire” on how she overcame adversity to become America’s first Black female billionaire.
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S07E07 Jared Cohen
February 16 · 27min find the promo
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Jared Cohen discusses “Life After Power,” his new book about post-presidential roles—from John Quincy Adams’ nine terms in Congress to Herbert Hoover's humanitarian work to George W. Bush's painting—and says ex-presidents are essential to democracy.
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S07E08 Firing Line forum: Conservatives on Trump 2.0
March 15 · 27min find the promo
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At Hofstra University, Margaret Hoover leads a forum with two conservatives on the impact of a second Trump term. Amanda Carpenter warns of Trump's authoritarian impulses; Mike Gonzalez argues Trump would restore effective conservative policies.
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S07E09 Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College
March 22 · 27min find the promo
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Margaret Hoover moderates a forum at Hofstra U. on whether the Electoral College should be abolished. Save our States founder Trent England argues to keep it while the New York Times’ Jesse Wegman supports replacing it with a national popular vote.
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S07E10 Jonathan Haidt
March 29 · 27min find the promo
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Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses his new book, "The Anxious Generation," which explores how social media and phone-based parenting led to Gen Z's mental health crisis. He says young brains have been rewired and calls for societal change.
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S07E11 Ari Wallach
April 5 · 27min find the promo
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Futurist and author Ari Wallach discusses his PBS series “A Brief History of the Future,” exploring innovations and ideas, from 3-D printed homes to fusion energy, that could solve our biggest challenges and lay the foundation for a better tomorrow.
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S07E12 Coleman Hughes
April 12 · 27min find the promo
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Coleman Hughes, podcast host and author of “The End of Race Politics,” argues for a colorblind America. He critiques affirmative action and DEI, calls some anti-racism efforts “neoracist,” and discusses why he prefers class-based policies.
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S07E13 Melissa Murray
April 19 · 27min find the promo
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Constitutional scholar Melissa Murray discusses Donald Trump’s first criminal trial in Manhattan, the importance of jury selection, the political implications of trying a former president, and what to expect in Trump’s three other criminal cases.
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S07E14 Stephen Richer
April 26 · 27min find the promo
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Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican who has taken heat from the GOP for rejecting election lies, discusses the new indictment of Trump allies in Arizona over attempts to overturn the 2020 election and preparations for the 2024 race.
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S07E15 Frank Bruni
May 3 · 27min find the promo
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NYT columnist Frank Bruni discusses his new book, The Age of Grievance, about the culture of victimhood in American politics and society, including on college campuses. He examines its effects and offers solutions for overcoming this divisive trend.
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S07E16 Fareed Zakaria
May 10 · 27min find the promo
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Journalist Fareed Zakaria discusses his book, “Age of Revolutions,” and says technological, political, and cultural upheaval may make now the most revolutionary time in history. He urges Biden to change his policies on the border and on Israel.
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S07E17 Doris Kearns Goodwin
May 17 · 27min find the promo
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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses “An Unfinished Love Story,” her new book examining the 1960s through the eyes of her late husband, presidential speechwriter Richard Goodwin. She reflects on how history inspires hope.
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S07E18 George Conway
May 24 · 27min find the promo
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Conservative attorney George Conway defends the merits of the New York hush money case against Trump as the verdict nears. He calls the former president a narcissist who is unfit for office and says a second term would make the nation ungovernable.
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S07E19 Dan Senor
June 14 · 27min find the promo
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Author and podcast host Dan Senor discusses the daring rescue of four Israeli hostages in Gaza, prospects for a cease-fire deal, the new U.N. report accusing both Hamas and Israel of war crimes, and the potential for a new conflict with Hezbollah.
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S07E20 Ritchie Torres
June 21 · 27min find the promo
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Rep. Ritchie Torres of the Bronx, an Afro-Latino Democrat, discusses his split with progressives, Trump’s rally in his district, and Biden’s struggles with voters of color. He reflects on his childhood in public housing and his support for Israel.
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S07E21 Edward O’Keefe
June 28 · 27min find the promo
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Edward O’Keefe, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, discusses his book on the 26th president and the five women who shaped him. He also reflects on Roosevelt’s legacy and its relevance to contemporary politics.
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S07E22 Matt Pottinger
July 12 · 27min find the promo
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Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger says China's cold war against the U.S. is intensifying. He discusses tensions over Taiwan, the importance of deterrence, how China views Trump and Biden, and where the country is headed.
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S07E23 Mike Murphy
July 19 · 27min find the promo
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GOP strategist Mike Murphy says Democrats need to replace President Biden on the ticket to have a solid chance in the 2024 election, discusses the ascension of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and weighs in on ways to tone down heated political rhetoric.
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S07E24 James Carville
July 26 · 27min find the promo
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Legendary political strategist James Carville discusses how President Biden's decision to step aside has reshaped the 2024 election, assesses Vice President Kamala Harris' chances in November and gives his fellow Democrats advice on how to win.
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S07E25 Jocelyn Benson, Benjamin Ginsberg and David Becker
August 2 · 27min find the promo
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, GOP lawyer Benjamin Ginsberg and election expert David Becker discuss the security and integrity of American elections ahead of November's contest between former President Trump and Vice President Harris.
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S07E26 Joni Ernst
August 9 · 27min find the promo
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Iowa's Joni Ernst — one of the top Republicans in the U.S. Senate — shares her views on standing up to antisemitism and violence against women, the importance of U.S. support for Ukraine and Israel, and why civility still matters in politics.
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S07E27 Neil Gorsuch
August 16 · 27min find the promo
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses his new book "Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law" and makes the case that federal agencies and unaccountable bureaucrats have far too much power over Americans' lives.
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S07E28 Alex Padilla
August 23 · 27min find the promo
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California Sen. Alex Padilla makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris, explains his opposition to President Biden's border crackdown and argues that Latino voters should support the Democratic ticket in November.
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S07E29 Kevin Hassett
September 13 · 27min find the promo
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Top Trump White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett discusses this week's presidential debate, defends the former president's economic agenda — including new tariffs — and critiques Vice President Kamala Harris' economic plans.
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S07E30 Bill O’Reilly
September 20 · 27min find the promo
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Former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly sits down with Margaret Hoover, a former guest on "The O'Reilly Factor." The conversation covers his new book on America's presidents, the 2024 race, and sexual harassment allegations that led to his exit from Fox.
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S07E31 Hillary Clinton
September 27 · 27min find the promo
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses Vice President Kamala Harris' road to the White House, how to stand up to America's rivals abroad, the state of the two major political parties, and the role of a free press.
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S07E32 Larry Hogan
October 4 · 27min find the promo
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Former GOP Gov. Larry Hogan talks about running for the U.S. Senate in deep-blue Maryland, his message to Democratic voters, his support for abortion rights and how he would remain an independent voice in an era of partisan polarization.
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S07E33 Condoleezza Rice
October 11 · 27min find the promo
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Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses the perils of isolationism, the need for the U.S. and its allies to stand up to authoritarian states, and her assessment of Israel's war with Hamas and Hezbollah.
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S07E34 Josh Shapiro
October 18 · 27min find the promo
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris, discusses how she can win the most closely-watched swing state, and outlines bipartisan efforts to ensure a safe and secure election amid baseless claims of fraud.
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S07E35 Election Panel: Jocelyn Benson, Stephen Richer, Ben Ginsberg
October 25 · 27min find the promo
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A panel of election experts — Democrat Jocelyn Benson, Republican Stephen Richer, and GOP election lawyer Ben Ginsberg — discuss how votes will be counted this November, Elon Musk's claims about the election, and when Americans will know the results.
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S07E36 H.R. McMaster
November 1 · 27min find the promo
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Former Trump National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster discusses global threats ahead of next week’s presidential election, evaluates the consequences of Trump’s "disruptive" style, and responds to his former boss's stated second-term agenda.
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S07E37 Jon Meacham
November 8 · 27min find the promo
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Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biographer Jon Meacham reflects on former President Trump’s victory over Vice President Harris, how it impacts President Biden’s legacy, and what the outcome of the 2024 election means for the soul of America.
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S07E38 Kori Schake
November 15 · 27min find the promo
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AEI senior fellow Kori Schake assesses Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy, his first Cabinet choices, and how his second presidency could impact America’s allies and adversaries. She also warns against politicization of the military.
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S07E39 Sebastien Lai, Jonathan Price
November 22 · 27min find the promo
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Sebastien Lai—whose father, publisher Jimmy Lai, is on trial in Hong Kong for alleged national security crimes—and attorney Jonathan Price discuss the charges, the decline of freedom in Hong Kong, and international support for his father’s release.
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S07E40 Alsu Kurmasheva, Maria Ressa and Jonathan Munro
December 13 · 27min find the promo
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With media freedom threatened worldwide, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva–recently released from wrongful detention in Russia–Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and the BBC’s Jonathan Munro discuss the dangers reporters face abroad.
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S07E41 Peggy Noonan
December 20 · 27min find the promo
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Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Peggy Noonan discusses Trump’s second term, his Cabinet picks, and her new book, "A Certain Idea of America." The former Reagan speechwriter reflects on her career in politics and media and how Trump changed the GOP.