All Episodes

Tim Scott

GOP presidential candidate Tim Scott discusses his journey from poverty to the Senate.

Charlie Sykes

Charlie Sykes discusses why he disassociated himself from the Republican Party.

Felix Salmon

Financial journalist Felix Salmon discusses how Covid created an economic paradigm shift.

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss discusses his initiative to restore civics education in public schools.

David French

David French, an anti-Trump voice in the GOP, weighs in on the 2024 presidential race.

Wes Moore

Wes Moore discusses overcoming tragedy to become Maryland's first Black governor.

Thomas Chatterton Williams

Thomas Chatterton Williams discusses the impact of wokeness on contemporary politics.

Andrew Weissmann

Andrew Weissmann discusses the indictment of former President and candidate Donald Trump.

Paulina Porizkova

Supermodel Paulina Porizkova discusses aging, harassment in modeling, and mental health.

Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland discusses becoming American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer.

Larry Hogan

Former MD Gov. Larry Hogan discusses why he won't challenge Trump for the GOP nomination.

Mike Gallagher

Rep. Mike Gallagher discusses how the US should respond to growing threats from the CCP.

Ai Weiwei

Artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses resisting authoritarianism in China and beyond.

Nikki Haley

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley discusses serving as Trump's Amb. to the UN.

Brian O'Hara

Brian O’Hara discusses policing after the death of Tyre Nichols renewed calls for reform.

Glenn Loury

Brown economist Glenn Loury defends free speech on college campuses.

Barry Diller

Media mogul Barry Diller discusses why he thinks Hollywood and the Oscars are irrelevant.

Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace discusses the challenges of being a Republican who rejects the GOP's extremes.

Jon Meacham

Biographer Jon Meacham discusses how today’s leaders compare to their predecessors.

Al Sharpton

Reverend Al Sharpton discusses his evolution as a civil rights leader.

Mike Pence

Firing Line's conversation with Mike Pence on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack.

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