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Firing Line

Firing Line

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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  • Friday Mar 28, 7:30 PM PDT on PBS SoCal
  • Saturday Mar 29, 1:30 AM PDT on PBS SoCal
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Condoleezza Rice
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Condoleezza Rice discusses the perils of isolationism.
Lawrence Perelman
26:46
Lawrence Perelman discusses his friendship with William F. Buckley Jr.
Ross Douthat
26:46
Ross Douthat assesses Trump’s address to Congress, Ukraine and trade, and the future of the GOP.
Kevin Hassett
26:46
Kevin Hassett discusses President Trump’s plans for tariffs, tax cuts, and spending cuts.
Scott Lincicome and Jeff Ferry
26:46
Jeff Ferry and Scott Lincicome discuss the impact of President Trump’s tariffs.
Philip K. Howard and Will Marshall
26:46
Philip K. Howard and Will Marshall discuss Trump's deep state blitz, DOGE, and advice for Elon Musk.
Richard Carmona
26:46
Richard Carmona discusses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and how to prepare for the next pandemic.
James Carville and Mike Murphy
25:56
James Carville and Mike Murphy discuss the fallout from the 2024 election and Trump's second term.
Newt Gingrich
26:46
Newt Gingrich discusses his new documentary and makes a conservative case for legal immigration.
Juan Williams
26:46
Juan Williams discusses what he sees as a second civil rights movement and the backlash against it.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Katya Snytsina and Natalia Kaliada
26:46
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Katya Snytsina and Natalia Kaliada discuss Lukashenko’s dictatorship.
Jonathan Haidt
26:46
Jonathan Haidt discusses his book, "The Anxious Generation," and Gen Z's mental health crisis.
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