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Author, feminist, gay rights activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover leads a rigorous exchange of ideas with America’s political and cultural newsmakers. In the spirit of William F. Buckley Jr.’s iconic “Firing Line,” Hoover engages with thought leaders on the pivotal issues moving the nation forward.
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- 5 days ago33 min
Rahm Emanuel on the blue wave, the Democratic agenda, and his plans for 2028
Democrats swept Congress. Rahm Emanuel warns they could squander their victory—and confirms he's considering running for president in 2028.The former Chicago mayor and Obama White House chief of staff tells Margaret Hoover that voters rejected Republicans but haven't necessarily embraced Democrats. Having helped engineer the Democrats' historic 2006 midterm victory, Emanuel lays out his strategy for turning a blue wave into lasting political power—and putting President Trump in a position where signing or vetoing Democratic legislation could benefit his opponents.Emanuel takes aim at the party's left flank, arguing that democratic socialists belong to a separate party and condemning streamer Hasan Piker's rhetoric about 9/11. He also recounts how Benjamin Netanyahu called him a “self-loathing Jew” after he challenged the Israeli prime minister's West Bank policies.Emanuel calls for an AI “kill switch,” proposes a reset of the U.S.-Israel alliance, and discusses his own presidential ambitions—including plans to unveil an economic agenda as he weighs a 2028 White House bid.Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation, Cliff and Laurel Asness, The Meadowlark Foundation, The Philip I Kent Foundation, Anne & Edward Lamont, and Jared Stone.
- 1 weeks ago46 min
Will a blue wave sweep the South? Jennifer Palmieri explains why it might
With control of Congress on the line next Tuesday, Jennifer Palmieri–former communications director for the Obama White House–joins Margaret Hoover to break down the state of the midterms and explain why the South is central to Democrats’ chances of victory.Palmieri is co-host of the new YouTube documentary series “Long Play,” which examines how politics are shifting in the South and what that means for the rest of the country. She reflects on why states like Georgia and North Carolina have become pivotal battlegrounds and why they may be even more important in the years to come.Palmieri discusses the Texas Senate race, President Trump’s loss of Latino support, and Democratic nominee James Talarico’s appeals to faith. She also comments on the controversy over Democrats recruiting a spoiler candidate in the Alaska Senate race with the same name as the GOP incumbent.Palmieri expresses confidence that Democrats who win midterm races will ultimately be sworn in, even if Trump tries to challenge them. Looking beyond the midterms, she also assesses the clash between progressives and centrist Democrats and explains how the party’s 2028 primary calendar could give more moderate candidates an edge. Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation, Cliff and Laurel Asness, The Meadowlark Foundation, The Philip I Kent Foundation, Anne & Edward Lamont, and Jared Stone.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Ambassador Mike Huckabee says Israeli & U.S. interests are 'identical'
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee joins Margaret Hoover from Jerusalem as elections approach in Israel and the United States, with questions mounting over the future of the U.S.–Israel alliance and the possibility of renewed war with Iran.Huckabee says American support for Israel will endure even if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu loses reelection, despite President Trump's assertion otherwise. Following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to Israel, Huckabee declines to say whether they discussed reported plans for renewed strikes against Iran.Huckabee condemns the attack on American journalist Heidi Levine by Israeli settlers and says the Israeli government has assured him that her attackers will be held accountable. He also explains his opposition to a two-state solution and how his evangelical Christian faith shapes his views on Israel and American foreign policy.Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation, Cliff and Laurel Asness, The Meadowlark Foundation, The Philip I Kent Foundation, Anne & Edward Lamont, and Jared Stone.
- 3 weeks ago50 min
Vibing with Adam Grant: How can we forge strong connections in a lonely world?
Dr. Adam Grant sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss the causes and consequences of loneliness, the impact of artificial intelligence on human connection, and the precarious state of modern manhood.Grant, an organizational psychologist and professor at Wharton, breaks down the science of forming strong relationships, which he explores in his new book, “Vibe.” He explains how group dynamics and the need for belonging play into the Cornell Seven rape case–and why he would ban fraternities “in a heartbeat.”Grant reflects on conversations with top AI executives, cautions against turning to chatbots for companionship, and calls for stricter regulation of the emerging technology. He also addresses the dangers of putting political parties above principles and proposes reforms that could shake up our unhealthy political culture.Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation, Cliff and Laurel Asness, The Meadowlark Foundation, The Philip I Kent Foundation, Anne & Edward Lamont, and Jared Stone.
- Oct 10, 202658 min
Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump's sycophants—and his biggest regret
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) takes on the “sycophants” in the second Trump administration and reflects on his regrets over voting to confirm some of them–particularly Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who he is now working to get out of the Pentagon.As he prepares to retire from the Senate in January, Tillis has released a new book, “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents.” He explains why he believes Trump’s legacy and the GOP’s future are inextricably linked, and how that leads him to defend Trump even when the president abandons conservative principles.Tillis discusses the risk he sees if Trump refuses to accept midterm losses, the corruption investigations a Democratic Congress might launch, and why he thinks Xi Jinping is more powerful than Trump.Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation, Cliff and Laurel Asness, The Meadowlark Foundation, The Philip I Kent Foundation, Anne & Edward Lamont, and Jared Stone.
- Oct 3, 202647 min
Danny Meyer on the secret sauce of hospitality
Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer tells Firing Line how a hot dog cart became a global brand—and why some of his biggest failures taught him the most about business.The restaurateur explains the philosophy behind “enlightened hospitality,” why he puts employees before customers, and what closing his first restaurant taught him about failure. He also reveals why his experiment to eliminate tipping collapsed—and why America’s tipping explosion has gone too far.Meyer recalls his complicated relationship with Anthony Bourdain, weighs in on Zohran Mamdani’s first year as New York City mayor, influencer culture and AI in restaurants, and reflects on four decades spent endeavoring to make guests feel welcome.Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation, Cliff and Laurel Asness, The Meadowlark Foundation, The Philip I Kent Foundation, Anne & Edward Lamont, and Jared Stone.
- Sep 26, 202652 min
Is American foreign policy for sale? Anne Applebaum on Trump’s ‘empire of grift’
As President Trump addresses the UN General Assembly and hosts Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum explains how an alliance of ideologues and kleptocrats is reshaping U.S. foreign policy. She assesses prospects for ending the wars in Iran and Ukraine and examines the administration’s approach to Venezuela and Cuba.Applebaum argues that ideological and corrupt financial interests are transforming America’s role in the world. She suggests that nuclear nonproliferation offers a framework for working with China and other adversaries to curb the dangers of artificial intelligence, argues Trump’s White House ballroom should be torn down after he leaves office, and reflects on whether America can regain the trust of its allies.Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation, Cliff and Laurel Asness, The Meadowlark Foundation, The Philip I Kent Foundation, Anne & Edward Lamont, and Jared Stone.
- Sep 19, 202637 min
‘You don't want to bet against the United States’: Dambisa Moyo on the economy in the age of AI
As AI leaders face backlash over doomsday warnings and the Federal Reserve defies Donald Trump on interest rates, economist Dambisa Moyo assesses the risks and opportunities facing the U.S. economy amid soaring debt and conflicting economic indicators.Moyo, chair of the Economic Club of New York—and a baroness in the British House of Lords—weighs the performance of new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, America’s $40 trillion debt, rising bond yields, and threats to the primacy of the U.S. dollar. She also considers America’s race with China’s CCP for AI dominance—and whether global adversaries can cooperate to prevent an AI catastrophe.Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation, Cliff and Laurel Asness, The Meadowlark Foundation, The Philip I Kent Foundation, Anne & Edward Lamont, and Jared Stone.
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