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    Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 1 - John Kasich
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    #1 - John Kasich

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    Governor John Kasich of Ohio joins to discuss what it means to be a conservative in the age of Trump.

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  2. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 2 - Gretchen Carlson
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    Gretchen Carlson joins Margaret to discuss the resurrection of the ERA, the changing rules for Miss America, and the what's next for the #MeToo movement

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  3. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 3 - Paul Ryan
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    #3 - Paul Ryan

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    “Firing Line” explores the federal government’s poverty agenda, an issue that has become a passion project for Speaker Ryan. While the results of President Lyndon Johnson’s “War on Poverty” are more nuanced than any political talking point, both conservative and liberal policy makers including the Speaker point to the near constant poverty rate as proof that the war has resulted in stalemate.

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  4. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 4 - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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    #4 - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the rising star of the progressive left, is here to discuss her ideas and the future of democratic-socialism.

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  5. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 5 - Jeff Merkley
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    #5 - Jeff Merkley

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    The Democrat leading the Senate’s opposition to President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Senator Jeff Merkley, joins this week on Firing Line

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  6. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 6 - Randi Weingarten
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    #6 - Randi Weingarten

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    In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that is a major setback for teachers unions, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten, joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the implications and what lies ahead.

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  7. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 7 - Jordan Peterson
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    #7 - Jordan Peterson

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    Dr. Jordan Peterson, accidental icon of the Conservative movement, joins this week to discuss his views. Dr. Jordan Peterson is a professor at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist, and a best-selling author.

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  8. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 8 - Ayyan Hirsi Ali
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    #8 - Ayyan Hirsi Ali

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    Ayyan Hirsi Ali joins to discuss what the #metoo movement means for the most vulnerable members of society. Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a former Dutch parliamentarian, human rights activist, and founder of the Ayaan Hirsi Ali Foundation.

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  9. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 9 - DeRay Mckesson
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    #9 - DeRay Mckesson

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    DeRay Mckesson joins to discuss his new book, “On The Other Side of Freedom”. DeRay Mckesson is an American civil rights activist and former school administrator. He is known for his activism and involvement with the protests in Ferguson and Baltimore. Mckesson also helped launch Campaign Zero, a policy platform to end police violence. He is a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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  10. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 10 - J.D. Greear
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    Pastor and President of the Southern Baptist Convention J.D. Greear speaks on faith, racism, and evangelical’s political support for Donald Trump. J.D. Greear is the pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, NC and author of several books including Gaining by Losing: Why the Future Belongs to Churches That Send. He is the 62nd President of the Southern Baptist Convention.

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  11. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 11 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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    #11 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

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    Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Margaret to explore the stars, science, and human conflict. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a famed astrophysicist and author of the new book, Accessory To War: The Unspoken Alliance of Astrophysics and the Military.

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  12. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 12 - Reihan Salam
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    #12 - Reihan Salam

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    Reihan Salam, author and Executive Editor of National Review, joins this week to discuss conservative populism and the future of the movement. Reihan Salam is Executive Editor of National Review, and the author of two books, Grand New Party and Melting Pot Or Civil War?. He lives in Brooklyn, where he was born and raised.

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  13. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 13 - Christine Lagarde
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    #13 - Christine Lagarde

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    Christine Lagarde, Chairwoman and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, joins to discuss women and economic inclusion. Christine Lagarde is a French lawyer and politician. Since July 5th, 2011, she has served as the Managing Director and Chairwoman of the International Monetary Fund.

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  14. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 14 - Lt. Col. Oliver North
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    #14 - Lt. Col. Oliver North

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    Lt. Col. Oliver North, President of the National Rifle Association, joins to discuss school safety programs and the NRA’s challenges. Lt. Col. Oliver North is a political commentator, television host, author, and retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. Lt. Col. North served as president of the National Rifle Association as of May 2018, before being forced out a year later after only one term.

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  15. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 15 - Leonard Leo
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    #15 - Leonard Leo

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    The Federalist Society’s Executive Vice President Leonard Leo joins to discuss the recent Supreme Court confirmation process, the future of such processes, and conservative jurisprudence. Leonard Leo is a lawyer who has served as an advisor to President Trump on Supreme Court nominations and as Executive Vice President of the Federalist Society.

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  16. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 16 - Ben Sasse
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    #16 - Ben Sasse

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    Republican Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska joints to discuss his new book on loneliness and tribalism, and the current state of the Senate. Senator Ben Sasse is a politician, author, and former educational administrator from Nebraska. He was elected to the United States Senate in 2014. Sasse is a Republican. As of this airing, his most recent book is titled "Them: Why We Hate Each Other – And How To Heal."

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  17. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 17 - Peter Navarro
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    #17 - Peter Navarro

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    Peter Navarro, Assistant to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Policy, joins to discuss trade wars, tariffs, and the threat from China. Peter Navarro is an American economist who, as of this airing, serves as the Assistant to the President on Trade and Manufacturing Policy. He has written over a dozen books, and directed and produced the documentary Death By China.

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  18. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 18 - Jeff Weaver
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    #18 - Jeff Weaver

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    Jeff Weaver, Bernie Sanders’ former campaign manager, discusses the midterms, progressives, and the political future of Bernie Sanders. Jeff Weaver is an author and political staffer. He was formerly President of Our Revolution and Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign manager. He is the author of the book How Bernie Won: Inside the Revolution That’s Taking Back Our Country–and Where We Go from Here, which was published in May 2018.

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  19. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 19 - Max Boot
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    #19 - Max Boot

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    Author, columnist and “Never Trumper” Max Boot joins to discuss the 2018 elections and why he’s left the Republican Party and conservative movement. Max Boot is a columnist for The Washington Post and author of the book, The Corrosion of Conservatism.

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  20. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 20 - Tom Steyer
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    #20 - Tom Steyer

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    Tom Steyer, founder of Need To Impeach and NextGen America, joins to discuss the role of money in political advocacy and impeachment. Tom Steyer is a former hedge fund manager, philanthropist, and environmentalist.

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  21. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 21 - Donna Brazile
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    #21 - Donna Brazile

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    Donna Brazile joins Firing Line to discuss her career in politics, working at the DNC in 2016 and the future for Democrats and Republicans. Donna Brazile is a political strategist, campaign manager, author, and former chairperson of the Democratic National Committee. As of this airing, her most recent book is titled, "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics".

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  22. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 22 - Mitch Daniels
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    #22 - Mitch Daniels

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    Mitch Daniels, Indiana Governor turned Purdue University president, talks about debt, college campuses and politics from outside the beltway. Mitch Daniels served as the 49th Governor of Indiana from 2005 – 2013.

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  23. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 1 Episode 23 - Caitlyn Jenner
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    #23 - Caitlyn Jenner

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    Caitlyn Jenner discusses her experience since coming out as transgender, and how she’s working with Republicans to advance LGBT equality. Caitlyn Jenner is a media personality, former Olympian, and LGBTQ activist.

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  24. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 2 Episode 1 - Stacey Abrams
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    #24 - Stacey Abrams

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    This week on Firing Line, Stacey Abrams discusses her narrow defeat in Georgia, why she refused to concede and her next election. Stacey Abrams American politician, lawyer and novelist who served as Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017. In 2018, she ran as the Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia.

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  25. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 2 Episode 2 - Tamika Mallory
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    #25 - Tamika Mallory

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    Tamika Mallory, Co-President of the Women’s March, responds to divisions in the movement and allegations of anti-Semitism. Tamika Mallory is an activist and organizer. Since 2017, she has been Co-President of the Women’s March.

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Best Episodes Summary

"John Kasich" is the best rated episode of "Firing Line with Margaret Hoover". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/22/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Gretchen Carlson".