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2018 - 9 seasons 339 eps TV-PG

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27 min

S9 · E1 · Jan 9, 2026

Elliott Abrams Episode 1

After Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s capture, Elliott Abrams–who served in the State Dept. under Reagan, George W. Bush, and Trump–discusses Venezuela’s future and prospects for democracy. He questions Trump’s “might makes right” foreign policy.

27 min

S9 · E2 · Jan 16, 2026

James Clyburn Episode 2

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) discusses the role of race in politics in America’s past and present, his warning for younger generations, and his new book about South Carolina’s first eight Black members of Congress.

27 min

S9 · E3 · Jan 23, 2026

Brandon Johnson Episode 3

Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses leading Chicago amid ICE raids and clashes with Trump—while facing a budget and pension crisis that threatens the city’s financial future. He addresses setbacks to his progressive agenda and the hard choices ahead.

27 min

S9 · E4 · Jan 30, 2026

Noa Tishby Episode 4

Actress, activist and author Noa Tishby discusses rising hatred and violence against Jews worldwide. The former Israeli antisemitism envoy explores the evolution of antisemitism and anti-Zionism and how they manifest on the right and left in the U.S.

27 min

S9 · E5 · Feb 6, 2026

Brian O’Hara Episode 5

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara responds to the latest in Trump’s ICE and Border Patrol surge, cautioning that prolonged federal enforcement risks eroding police reforms and fragile community trust rebuilt since George Floyd’s murder.

27 min

S9 · E6 · Feb 13, 2026

Natalie Winters and Adam Mockler Episode 6

Natalie Winters, co-host of Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast, and Adam Mockler, Gen Z YouTube host, discuss politics, media, and Trump’s immigration policy in a forum at Hofstra University.

27 min

S9 · E7 · Feb 20, 2026

Jon Meacham Episode 7

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham reflects on 250 years of American triumphs and tragedies, the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, and the challenges to democracy in the Trump era, through his new book, "American Struggle."

27 min

S9 · E8 · Feb 27, 2026

Mark Cuban Episode 8

Mark Cuban discusses the cost of healthcare and his battle to lower the price of prescription drugs.

27 min

S9 · E9 · Mar 13, 2026

Iran: The Road to War Episode 9

As the war in Iran continues, Firing Line looks back at interviews with policymakers and experts—including Sen. Tom Cotton, retired Gen. David Petraeus, and former Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice—about America’s long-simmering conflict with Iran.

27 min

S9 · E10 · Mar 20, 2026

Jim Mattis and Ryan Holiday Episode 10

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and bestselling author Ryan Holiday discuss the war in Iran, its potential impact, and how Stoic virtues can inform military leadership in a conversation recorded at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.

27 min

S9 · E11 · Apr 10, 2026

Philip Wallach, Oona Hathaway Episode 11

As presidential power grows, where is Congress? Philip Wallach (American Enterprise Institute) and Oona Hathaway (Yale Law School) confront Congress' diminished power and how to fix it in a forum at Hofstra University.

27 min

S9 · E12 · Apr 17, 2026

Lanhee Chen Episode 12

Lanhee Chen, a health care policy expert, breaks down what’s driving America’s health care dysfunction—and lays out market-based ideas to fix it. He takes on the failure of GOP politicians to offer solutions and the roadblocks that keep reform stuck.

27 min

S9 · E13 · Apr 24, 2026

Ben McKenzie Episode 13

Actor and filmmaker Ben McKenzie unpacks his new documentary “Everyone Is Lying To You For Money” and why he argues the crypto boom is built on hype, risk, and deception. He takes on regulators, investors, and even President Trump’s crypto ventures.

27 min

S9 · E14 · May 1, 2026

Yuval Levin and Jeffrey Rosen Episode 14

Constitutional scholars Jeffrey Rosen and Yuval Levin discuss America’s founding documents, why the ideas behind the Declaration of Independence and Constitution matter 250 years later, and the challenges that lie ahead for the American experiment.

27 min

S9 · E15 · May 8, 2026

Danielle Crittenden Episode 15

After the sudden death of her daughter—Miranda Frum, who once worked at Firing Line—author Danielle Crittenden reports from the front lines of grief, offering insight on how loss reshapes life and how to support those living through the unthinkable.

27 min

S9 · E16 · May 15, 2026

Jim Mattis and Ryan Holiday Part Two - 250th Anniversary Episode 16

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and bestselling author Ryan Holiday examine the ancient philosophy that inspired America’s founders — and why its lessons on courage, duty, and leadership matter more than ever 250 years later.

25 min

S9 · E17 · May 29, 2026

Tamir Hayman Episode 17

Gen. (res.) Tamir Hayman, former chief of Israeli military intelligence, examines successes and shortcomings of the Iran war, why key objectives remain unmet, and why American public opinion is a national security concern for Israel.

27 min

S9 · E18 · Jun 12, 2026

Melissa Murray Episode 18

Constitutional scholar Melissa Murray examines why every American should read the Constitution, the unfinished promise of Reconstruction, and what recent Supreme Court decisions reveal about the future of American democracy.

57 min

S9 · E19 · Jun 26, 2026

America at 250: Pursuing a More Perfect Union Episode 19

250 years after the Declaration of Independence, Margaret Hoover examines the institutions and sacrifices that have sustained its ideals through conversations with Justice Neil Gorsuch, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and Gen. Stanley McChrystal

27 min

S9 · E20 · Jul 10, 2026

Eva Moskowitz Episode 20

Eva Moskowitz--CEO of Success Academy, a public charter school network that outperforms nearly every district in New York--examines America’s education crisis, obstacles to reform, and whether the model can transform public education nationwide.

27 min

S9 · E21 · Jul 17, 2026

Stanley McChrystal Episode 21

Gen. Stanley McChrystal (ret.) discusses the role of the military in America’s 250-year-old democracy, the dangers of politicizing the troops, the importance of presidential character, and the responsibilities citizens bear for preserving freedom.

24 min

S9 · E22 · Jul 24, 2026

Neil Gorsuch Episode 22

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses the heroes of the American Revolution, the importance of civics education, declining faith in democracy among young Americans, and the role of the court in sustaining America’s ideals for the future.

27 min

S9 · E23 · Jul 31, 2026

Melat Kiros Episode 23

Why is democratic socialism gaining momentum? Colorado House candidate Melat Kiros makes the case, defends her criticism of Israel, and argues for a smaller Pentagon budget.

27 min

S9 · E24 · Aug 7, 2026

Jamie Dimon Episode 24

Can business help solve the housing crisis? JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon unveils a $750B affordable housing and community development initiative and explains why he thinks capitalism and corporate responsibility are essential to America's future.

27 min

S9 · E25 · Aug 28, 2026

Marjorie Taylor Green Episode 25

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses her break with President Trump, the possibility of a third party, and why she believes women are not respected in the GOP. She confronts questions about her own role in fueling America’s toxic politics.

27 min

S9 · E26 · Sep 4, 2026

Salman Rushdie Episode 26

Author Salman Rushdie reflects on surviving an attempted murder, reclaiming his life, and returning to writing. He discusses Iran’s fatwa against him, Palestinian statehood, and why he believes the fight for free speech in America must begin again.

27 min

S9 · E27 · Sep 11, 2026

Spencer Cox Episode 27

One year after Charlie Kirk’s murder, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox—who called on Americans to find an “off-ramp” from political violence—discusses polarization, alienation, and how to disagree without contempt, and he reflects on the unity seen after 9/11.

27 min

S9 · E28 · Sep 18, 2026

Dambisa Moyo Episode 28

As Trump’s handpicked Fed chair bucks the president’s demands on interest rates, bond markets roil, and AI leaders warn of doomsday, Baroness Dambisa Moyo, chair of the Economic Club of New York, weighs the risks—and what they mean for the economy.

27 min

S9 · E29 · Sep 25, 2026

Anne Applebaum Episode 29

As Trump addresses the UN and hosts Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum explains how an alliance of ideologues and grifters is remaking U.S. foreign policy from Iran and Ukraine to Venezuela and Cuba.

27 min

S9 · E30 · Oct 2, 2026

Danny Meyer Episode 30

Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer dishes on the secret sauce behind his success: putting people before profits. He takes on tipping, AI in restaurants, Anthony Bourdain, and New York City Mayor Mamdani.

27 min

S9 · E31 · Oct 9, 2026

Thom Tillis Episode 31

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) takes on Trump’s “sycophants,” reveals why he ignored his own instincts by voting to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—and explains why he’s now working to get Hegseth out of the Pentagon.

27 min

S9 · E32 · Oct 16, 2026

Dr. Adam Grant Episode 32

hy are we hungry for connection but hostile to disagreement? Dr. Adam Grant, author of “Vibe,” explores loneliness, political loyalty, and AI—and he explains why he would ban fraternities “in a heartbeat.”

27 min

S9 · E33 · Oct 23, 2026

Mike Huckabee Episode 33

With pivotal elections looming in Israel and the U.S., Ambassador Mike Huckabee defends Trump’s war in Iran, confronts eroding American support for Israel, and condemns a brutal settler attack on an American journalist in the West Bank.

27 min

S9 · E34 · Oct 30, 2026

Jennifer Palmieri Episode 34

Will a blue wave sweep the South? With control of the Senate at stake, former Obama White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri explains why Democrats could win in Republican strongholds—and what the results may mean for the party’s future.

27 min

S9 · E35 · Nov 6, 2026

Rahm Emanuel Episode 35

As Democrats sweep the House and Senate, former Chicago Mayor and Obama White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel warns his party against overreach, takes aim at democratic socialists, and reveals how he's weighing a 2028 presidential run.

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