Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
218 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsAuthor, 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. New podcast episodes drop weekly, and sometimes more, featuring bonus content you won’t hear on TV.
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Mario Diaz-Balart
July 24, 2021 00:30 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MBRep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-FL—whose family fled Fidel Castro’s “illegitimate, murderous regime” in Cuba—joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the country’s current crisis. The congressman describes the fight for freedom amid government crackdowns on the island, what’s driving the historic protests, why he says the U.S. embargo should remain in place and how international allies can support the Cuban people. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Daniel Loeb ...
Professor John McWhorter
July 17, 2021 00:30 - 49 minutes - 113 MBColumbia University linguist, author of over 20 books and race commentator John McWhorter joins Margaret Hoover for a conversation on the origins of critical race theory and what the decades-old legal concept has become in today’s national “ding-dong debate.” McWhorter shares his concerns about antiracism and how teaching it in schools has led to some “antiracist bootcamps” and a situation that he says is “dangerous” and “verges on evil.” Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provi...
John McWhorter
July 17, 2021 00:30 - 49 minutes - 113 MBColumbia University linguist, author of over 20 books and race commentator John McWhorter joins Margaret Hoover for a conversation on the origins of critical race theory and what the decades-old legal concept has become in today’s national “ding-dong debate.” McWhorter shares his concerns about antiracism and how teaching it in schools has led to some “antiracist bootcamps” and a situation that he says is “dangerous” and “verges on evil.” Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provi...
Linguist John McWhorter takes a critical look at critical race theory
July 17, 2021 00:30 - 49 minutes - 113 MBColumbia University linguist, author of over 20 books and race commentator John McWhorter joins Margaret Hoover for a conversation on the origins of critical race theory and what the decades-old legal concept has become in today’s national “ding-dong debate.” McWhorter shares his concerns about antiracism and how teaching it in schools has led to some “antiracist bootcamps” and a situation that he says is “dangerous” and “verges on evil.” Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provi...
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
July 10, 2021 00:30 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBNASA Administrator Bill Nelson sits down with Margaret Hoover for a discussion on America’s missions to return to the Moon and reach Mars, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, and NASA's hunt for intelligent life in the universe. Administrator Nelson says “more power to the space billionaires” in their push to explore space, but warns of an “aggressive” new “space race with the Chinese government.” Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Dani...
‘Space is hard’: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on sending astronauts to the moon and Mars
July 10, 2021 00:30 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBNASA Administrator Bill Nelson sits down with Margaret Hoover for a discussion on America’s missions to return to the Moon and reach Mars, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, and NASA's hunt for intelligent life in the universe. Administrator Nelson says “more power to the space billionaires” in their push to explore space, but warns of an “aggressive” new “space race with the Chinese government.” Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Dani...
Bill Nelson
July 10, 2021 00:30 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBNASA Administrator Bill Nelson sits down with Margaret Hoover for a discussion on America’s missions to return to the Moon and reach Mars, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, and NASA's hunt for intelligent life in the universe. Administrator Nelson says “more power to the space billionaires” in their push to explore space, but warns of an “aggressive” new “space race with the Chinese government.” Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Dani...
Independence Day Special | Admiral William H. McRaven
July 03, 2021 00:30 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBIn a special edition celebrating Independence Day, four-star Admiral William H. McRaven returns to Firing Line to share stories of heroism from his 37 years of service to America. Adm. McRaven takes Margaret Hoover through the capture and imprisonment of Saddam Hussein, who nicknamed him “El Jefe,” and inside the high-stakes Pakistan raid that killed Osama bin Laden. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, Robert Granieri, Charles ...
Admiral William McRaven recalls identifying Osama bin Laden’s body
June 26, 2021 00:30 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MBFour-star Admiral William H. McRaven, who rose to become commander of U.S. Special Operations, discusses America’s withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and whether he believes U.S.-trained Afghan forces can handle an “onslaught by the Taliban.” McRaven also addresses the current threat level from Iran, his decision to speak out against President Trump, whom he calls “a leader that belittled people,” before the 2020 election and 10 everyday virtues laid out in his new book, "The Hero Co...
Admiral William H. McRaven
June 26, 2021 00:30 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MBFour-star Admiral William H. McRaven, who rose to become commander of U.S. Special Operations, discusses America’s withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and whether he believes U.S.-trained Afghan forces can handle an “onslaught by the Taliban.” McRaven also addresses the current threat level from Iran, his decision to speak out against President Trump, whom he calls “a leader that belittled people,” before the 2020 election and 10 everyday virtues laid out in his new book, "The Hero Co...
CNN anchor Don Lemon: ‘I don’t do opinion… I do point-of-view’
June 19, 2021 00:30 - 36 minutes - 83.7 MBPrimetime CNN anchor Don Lemon joins Margaret Hoover to discuss bringing his point of view to cable news, how he responds to criticism that he is both a “race baiter” and hasn't always been “Black enough,” why it's so critical to teach a fuller version of American history and his new book "This Is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism." Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Dav...
CNN Anchor Don Lemon
June 19, 2021 00:30 - 36 minutes - 83.7 MBPrimetime CNN anchor Don Lemon joins Margaret Hoover to discuss bringing his point of view to cable news, how he responds to criticism that he is both a “race baiter” and hasn't always been “Black enough,” why it's so critical to teach a fuller version of American history and his new book "This Is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism." Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Dav...
Don Lemon
June 19, 2021 00:30 - 36 minutes - 83.7 MBPrimetime CNN anchor Don Lemon joins Margaret Hoover to discuss bringing his point of view to cable news, how he responds to criticism that he is both a “race baiter” and hasn't always been “Black enough,” why it's so critical to teach a fuller version of American history and his new book "This Is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism." Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Dav...
Economist Lawrence H. Summers
June 12, 2021 00:30 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MBFormer Treasury Secretary and Harvard economist Lawrence H. Summers joins Margaret Hoover for an in-depth discussion on his concerns about an overheated post-pandemic economy leading to inflation and what he believes the White House and Federal Reserve should do about it. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The David Tepper Charitable Foundation Inc., The Fairweather Foundation, Craig Newmark...
Lawrence H. Summers
June 12, 2021 00:30 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MBFormer Treasury Secretary and Harvard economist Lawrence H. Summers joins Margaret Hoover for an in-depth discussion on his concerns about an overheated post-pandemic economy leading to inflation and what he believes the White House and Federal Reserve should do about it. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The David Tepper Charitable Foundation Inc., The Fairweather Foundation, Craig Newmark...
Lawrence Summers on inflation: ‘I think we took a risk that we probably shouldn't have taken’
June 12, 2021 00:30 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MBFormer Treasury Secretary and Harvard economist Lawrence H. Summers joins Margaret Hoover for an in-depth discussion on his concerns about an overheated post-pandemic economy leading to inflation and what he believes the White House and Federal Reserve should do about it. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The David Tepper Charitable Foundation Inc., The Fairweather Foundation, Craig Newmark...
TRAILER: Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Podcast
June 01, 2021 21:44 - 3 minutes - 8.05 MBA first listen to the new "Firing Line" podcast as host Margaret Hoover interviews some of the biggest names and key players in American politics and culture. Subscribe for new episodes each week.
TRAILER: Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
June 01, 2021 17:00 - 3 minutes - 8.05 MBA first listen to the new "Firing Line" podcast as host Margaret Hoover interviews some of the biggest names and key players in American politics and culture. Subscribe for new episodes each week.