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The Best Episodes of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 1 - Tim Alberta
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    #1 - Tim Alberta

    S7:E1

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 2 - Tony Gonzales
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    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 3 - Chris Sununu
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    S7:E3

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 4 - Deborah Lipstadt
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    #4 - Deborah Lipstadt

    S7:E4

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 5 - David Petraeus
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    #5 - David Petraeus

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    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 6 - Sheila Johnson
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    S7:E6

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 7 - Jared Cohen
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    #7 - Jared Cohen

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    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 with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 8 - Firing Line forum: Conservatives on Trump 2.0
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    #8 - Firing Line forum: Conservatives on Trump 2.0

    S7:E8

    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 with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 9 - Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College
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    #9 - Firing Line forum: Examining The Electoral College

    S7:E9

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 10 - Jonathan Haidt
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    #10 - Jonathan Haidt

    S7:E10

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 11 - Ari Wallach
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    #11 - Ari Wallach

    S7:E11

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 12 - Coleman Hughes
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    #12 - Coleman Hughes

    S7:E12

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 13 - Melissa Murray
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    S7:E13

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 14 - Stephen Richer
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    #14 - Stephen Richer

    S7:E14

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 15 - Frank Bruni
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    #15 - Frank Bruni

    S7:E15

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 16 - Fareed Zakaria
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    S7:E16

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 17 - Doris Kearns Goodwin
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    S7:E17

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 18 - George Conway
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    #18 - George Conway

    S7:E18

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 19 - Dan Senor
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    #19 - Dan Senor

    S7:E19

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 20 - Ritchie Torres
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    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 21 - Edward O’Keefe
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    S7:E21

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 22 - Matt Pottinger
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    #22 - Matt Pottinger

    S7:E22

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 23 - Mike Murphy
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    #23 - Mike Murphy

    S7:E23

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 24 - James Carville
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    #24 - James Carville

    S7:E24

    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. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Season 7 Episode 25 - Jocelyn Benson, Benjamin Ginsberg and David Becker
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    #25 - Jocelyn Benson, Benjamin Ginsberg and David Becker

    S7:E25

    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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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Tim Alberta" is the best rated episode of "Firing Line with Margaret Hoover" season 7. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/5/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Tony Gonzales".