Dec 5, 2025 · From 1966 to 1999, the television series Firing Line with William F. Buckley was a venue for debate and discussion on political, social, and philosophical issues with experts of the day.

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About Firing Line Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is a refreshing reprisal of William F. Buckley’s iconic PBS program, a smart, civil and engaging contest of ideas.

Aug 16, 2024 · HOOVER: There’s a concern amongst conservatives that there has been in our past a propensity to regulate from the bench. How do you know that this won’t lead to a new wave of judicial …

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Jul 18, 2025 · HOOVER: After Bill Clinton was elected in 1992, on the original Firing Line, Bill Buckley hosted a debate about the urgency of addressing the national debt. Here’s what Buckley had to say …

Nov 8, 2024 · HOOVER After Ronald Reagan’s landslide victory in 1984, where he won 49 states, Buckley dedicated an entire episode of Firing Line to discussing the fallout for Democrats.

Oct 11, 2024 · HOOVER: With respect to the next generation of leadership in Iran. What should the U.S. be doing, or what should our allies be doing, to cultivate and think about the next generation of …