
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. New podcast episodes drop weekly, and sometimes more, featuring bonus content you won’... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 208 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Margaret Hoover talks to General Tamir Hayman, former head of the IDF’s military intelligence unit, about the state of the war in Iran, the status of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, and what he believes the U.S. and Israel have gotten right... more
Bestselling author and podcaster Ryan Holiday and former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis discuss America’s founding ideals and why they still matter 250 years later in the second part of a conversation recorded at the Hoover Institution at Stanford Univ... more
Danielle Crittenden joins Margaret Hoover to discuss her new book, “Dispatches from Grief: A Mother's Journey Through the Unthinkable,” which details the aftermath of her daughter’s unexpected death.
Miranda Frum, who once worked for “Firing Line,” ... more
Margaret Hoover sits down with American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Yuval Levin and National Constitution Center CEO Emeritus Jeffrey Rosen to discuss the enduring ideals of America’s founding documents.
Levin and Rosen, who both contributed ... more
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A most enjoyable interview regarding Mr Buckley whom my Mother and myself were endeared to and watched him whenever we had a chance. Would have liked to see this interview an hour long. Keep up the good work.
Great interview with Elissa Slotkin.
Hard hitting journalism
I am so sick and tired of these two and all the other political pundits and their arm chair quarterbacking. If they are so informed and savvy about what it takes to win a campaign, why aren’t they on a ticket somewhere? And despite their bickering both expressed confidence that Harris would win the election. I acknowledge that the Dems totally blew it and aren’t mounting even a marginal defense to Trump. However, I’m not sure the problem is resolved by time (as Murphy suggested). Personally, I’... more
Absolutely love the Margaret’s interview style. She is objective and insightful. Highly recommend!
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