NaN/100 votes#1 - Mike Gallagher
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2021
Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol, President Trump's role in inciting the insurrection, and where the country and the GOP goes from here.
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#2 - Joe Manchin
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2021
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) discusses the Capitol attack and the historic second impeachment of President Trump. As an influential moderate in the Senate, he talks about how to bring the country back together.
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#3 - Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2021
American historians Mary Frances Berry and Douglas Brinkley discuss the inauguration of President Joe Biden at a time of national crisis and the legacy of President Trump.
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#4 - Tim Kaine
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2021
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) discusses former President Trump’s looming impeachment trial, President Biden’s COVID-19 stimulus plan and why he is optimistic for bipartisanship under the new administration.
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#5 - Charles Blow
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2021
Charles M. Blow, NYT columnist and author of “The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto,” discusses his plan for Black Americans to amass political power by reverse migration to the South in order to achieve Black majorities in multiple states.
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#6 - Jaime Herrera Beutler
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2021
Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, one of ten House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump, discusses her vote, the impeachment trial, whether there is any chance of conviction and the future of the GOP.
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#7 - Michael Osterholm
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2021
Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm says new COVID-19 strains will likely cause cases to surge in March. Osterholm, who was on Biden's transition task force, says the U.S. needs to revise its vaccine and mask strategies now to save lives.
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#8 - Bari Weiss
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2021
Former New York Times editor and “How to Fight Anti-Semitism” author Bari Weiss joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the rise of Anti-Semitism and intolerance across the political spectrum.
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#9 - Jennifer Granholm
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2021
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm tells Margaret Hoover how the Biden administration plans to achieve clean energy goals, create new jobs and protect the power grid while facing questions about the price tag and the politics in Washington.
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#10 - Yo-Yo Ma
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2021
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs for “Firing Line” and joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the impact of the pandemic on the arts and his belief that music can comfort people and connect cultures in even the darkest hours.
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#11 - Anne Applebaum and David Frum
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 4/2/2021
Pulitzer Prize winning historian Anne Applebaum and former White House speechwriter David Frum join Margaret Hoover to discuss strengthening American democracy and the future of the GOP.
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#12 - Maya MacGuineas and Robert Reich
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 4/9/2021
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and federal budget expert Maya MacGuineas discuss America’s staggering national debt and what should be done about it.
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#13 - Kirsten Gillibrand
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 4/16/2021
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) discusses why paid family leave should be part of President Biden’s infrastructure legislation, working across the aisle to protect veterans and the misconduct allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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#14 - Adam Kinzinger
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 4/23/2021
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) discusses what it means to be a Republican in the post-Trump era, what’s next for police and gun reform and President Biden’s plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan.
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#15 - Mazie Hirono
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 4/30/2021
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) discusses her recent bipartisan bill addressing anti-Asian hate crimes, how her immigrant experience informs her legislative priorities and what caused her to become a more outspoken member of Congress.
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#16 - Amy Klobuchar
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 5/7/2021
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discusses the explosive growth of big tech and corporate mergers. She outlines her proposed antitrust reforms to fight back against monopolies and explains why every American should be paying attention.
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#17 - Garry Kasparov
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 5/14/2021
Chess grandmaster turned democracy advocate Garry Kasparov, who chairs the Human Rights Foundation, warns about the rising tide of authoritarianism worldwide. He discusses bringing chess to life in the acclaimed series “The Queen’s Gambit.”
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#18 - Irshad Manji
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 5/21/2021
The New York Times bestselling author Irshad Manji discusses how she thinks diversity should be defined and taught, the divisiveness of labels and why moral courage — not cancel culture — is the key to honest conversations about issues that polarize.
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#19 - Lawrence Summers
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 6/12/2021
Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard economist Lawrence H. Summers discusses his concerns about an overheated post-pandemic economy leading to inflation and what he believes the White House and the Fed should do about it.
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#20 - Don Lemon
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 6/18/2021
CNN anchor Don Lemon discusses his new book on racism in America’s past and present, his own experiences dealing with prejudice, and bringing his point of view to cable news.
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#21 - William McRaven
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 6/25/2021
Four-star Admiral William H. McRaven discusses the imminent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the current threat level from Iran, and the heroic virtues he details in his new book, "The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived."
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#22 - William McRaven
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 7/2/2021
In a special edition celebrating Independence Day, four-star Admiral William H. McRaven shares stories of heroism from his 37 years of service to America, including details behind the capture of Saddam Hussein and the killing of Osama bin Laden.
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#23 - Bill Nelson
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 7/9/2021
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses America’s mission to return to the moon and reach Mars, billionaires in space, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, and NASA’s search for intelligent life in the universe.
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#24 - John McWhorter
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 7/16/2021
Columbia University linguist and race commentator John McWhorter explains the origins of critical race theory, what the decades-old legal concept has become in today’s national debate and his concerns about antiracism and how it is taught.
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#25 - Mario Diaz-Balart
Season 4 Episode 25 - Aired 7/23/2021
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-FL—whose family fled Fidel Castro’s communist revolution in Cuba—discusses the ongoing oppression on the island, historic protests calling for freedom and how he thinks the U.S. and our allies should respond.
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The Best Episodes of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 4
Every episode of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 4!
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...
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Mike Gallagher" is the best rated episode of "Firing Line with Margaret Hoover" season 4. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/8/2021. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Joe Manchin".