NaN/100 votes#1 - Tim Alberta
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2024
Journalist Tim Alberta discusses his new best-selling book exploring evangelical Christians' steadfast loyalty to Donald Trump. He examines the fear driving Christian nationalism and the impact of faith-based politics on the 2024 election.
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#2 - Tony Gonzales
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2024
Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX), who represents nearly half of the U.S.-Mexico border, discusses the influx of migrants, why they’re coming, his policy ideas addressing the crisis, and whether bipartisan agreement on the issue is possible.
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#3 - Chris Sununu
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2024
New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu explains why he supports Nikki Haley for president in the lead-up to the crucial first 2024 primary in his state. He discusses her chances against Trump, his stance on a Trump-Biden rematch, and the GOP's future.
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#4 - Deborah Lipstadt
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2024
Amb. Deborah Lipstadt—Biden’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism—discusses the spike in hatred toward Jews since Oct. 7 and the silence from many over Hamas’ atrocities. She explains why it is a threat to democracy and how to fight it.
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#5 - David Petraeus
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2024
Ret. Gen. David Petraeus discusses the U.S. response to the Iran-backed militia's drone strike that killed three American troops. He comments on Israel's campaign in Gaza, strategies to prevent Hamas' resurgence, and the necessity of aid to Ukraine.
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#6 - Sheila Johnson
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2024
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila Johnson, the co-founder of BET who now owns sports teams and luxury hotels, discusses her memoir “Walk Through Fire” on how she overcame adversity to become America’s first Black female billionaire.
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#7 - Jared Cohen
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2024
Jared Cohen discusses “Life After Power,” his new book about post-presidential roles—from John Quincy Adams’ nine terms in Congress to Herbert Hoover's humanitarian work to George W. Bush's painting—and says ex-presidents are essential to democracy.
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#8 - Firing Line forum: Conservatives on Trump 2.0
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 3/15/2024
At Hofstra University, Margaret Hoover leads a forum with two conservatives on the impact of a second Trump term. Amanda Carpenter warns of Trump's authoritarian impulses; Mike Gonzalez argues Trump would restore effective conservative policies.
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#9 - Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 3/22/2024
Margaret Hoover moderates a forum at Hofstra U. on whether the Electoral College should be abolished. Save our States founder Trent England argues to keep it while the New York Times’ Jesse Wegman supports replacing it with a national popular vote.
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#10 - Jonathan Haidt
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 3/29/2024
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses his new book, "The Anxious Generation," which explores how social media and phone-based parenting led to Gen Z's mental health crisis. He says young brains have been rewired and calls for societal change.
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#11 - Ari Wallach
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 4/5/2024
Futurist and author Ari Wallach discusses his PBS series “A Brief History of the Future,” exploring innovations and ideas, from 3-D printed homes to fusion energy, that could solve our biggest challenges and lay the foundation for a better tomorrow.
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#12 - Coleman Hughes
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 4/12/2024
Coleman Hughes, podcast host and author of “The End of Race Politics,” argues for a colorblind America. He critiques affirmative action and DEI, calls some anti-racism efforts “neoracist,” and discusses why he prefers class-based policies.
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#13 - Melissa Murray
Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 4/19/2024
Constitutional scholar Melissa Murray discusses Donald Trump’s first criminal trial in Manhattan, the importance of jury selection, the political implications of trying a former president, and what to expect in Trump’s three other criminal cases.
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#14 - Stephen Richer
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 4/26/2024
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican who has taken heat from the GOP for rejecting election lies, discusses the new indictment of Trump allies in Arizona over attempts to overturn the 2020 election and preparations for the 2024 race.
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#15 - Frank Bruni
Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 5/3/2024
NYT columnist Frank Bruni discusses his new book, The Age of Grievance, about the culture of victimhood in American politics and society, including on college campuses. He examines its effects and offers solutions for overcoming this divisive trend.
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#16 - Fareed Zakaria
Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 5/10/2024
Journalist Fareed Zakaria discusses his book, “Age of Revolutions,” and says technological, political, and cultural upheaval may make now the most revolutionary time in history. He urges Biden to change his policies on the border and on Israel.
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#17 - Doris Kearns Goodwin
Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 5/17/2024
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses “An Unfinished Love Story,” her new book examining the 1960s through the eyes of her late husband, presidential speechwriter Richard Goodwin. She reflects on how history inspires hope.
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#18 - George Conway
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 5/24/2024
Conservative attorney George Conway defends the merits of the New York hush money case against Trump as the verdict nears. He calls the former president a narcissist who is unfit for office and says a second term would make the nation ungovernable.
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#19 - Dan Senor
Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 6/14/2024
Author and podcast host Dan Senor discusses the daring rescue of four Israeli hostages in Gaza, prospects for a cease-fire deal, the new U.N. report accusing both Hamas and Israel of war crimes, and the potential for a new conflict with Hezbollah.
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#20 - Ritchie Torres
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 6/21/2024
Rep. Ritchie Torres of the Bronx, an Afro-Latino Democrat, discusses his split with progressives, Trump’s rally in his district, and Biden’s struggles with voters of color. He reflects on his childhood in public housing and his support for Israel.
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#21 - Edward O’Keefe
Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 6/28/2024
Edward O’Keefe, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, discusses his book on the 26th president and the five women who shaped him. He also reflects on Roosevelt’s legacy and its relevance to contemporary politics.
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#22 - Matt Pottinger
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 7/12/2024
Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger says China's cold war against the U.S. is intensifying. He discusses tensions over Taiwan, the importance of deterrence, how China views Trump and Biden, and where the country is headed.
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#23 - Mike Murphy
Season 7 Episode 23 - Aired 7/19/2024
GOP strategist Mike Murphy says Democrats need to replace President Biden on the ticket to have a solid chance in the 2024 election, discusses the ascension of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and weighs in on ways to tone down heated political rhetoric.
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#24 - James Carville
Season 7 Episode 24 - Aired 7/26/2024
Legendary political strategist James Carville discusses how President Biden's decision to step aside has reshaped the 2024 election, assesses Vice President Kamala Harris' chances in November and gives his fellow Democrats advice on how to win.
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#25 - Jocelyn Benson, Benjamin Ginsberg and David Becker
Season 7 Episode 25 - Aired 8/2/2024
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, GOP lawyer Benjamin Ginsberg and election expert David Becker discuss the security and integrity of American elections ahead of November's contest between former President Trump and Vice President Harris.
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The Best Episodes of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7
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Season 7 Ratings Summary
"Tim Alberta" is the best rated episode of "Firing Line with Margaret Hoover" season 7. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/5/2024. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Tony Gonzales".