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Tracie Hill, author of "Thompson-The American Legend" is Phillips' guest.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Gheorghe and Mark discuss the disturbing, but accelerating trend of teachers with traditional values being terminated for their beliefs. Listen in as they reveal how these teachers are being pressured to cave into the woke agenda and what happens when they don't. Donate to our Podcast Ministry: https://kprz.com/radioshow/9412See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Ellis from Timney Triggers is this weeks guest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss his recent announcement that he will not seek the GOP nomination in 2024 and whether anyone else could successfully challenge Donald Trump in the primaries. Hogan reflects on his two terms as the popular Republican governor of a deep blue state, how his approach to politics could work for the party at the national level, and why the GOP base does not seem interested in following his lead. Hogan assesses fellow governors who are running or considering running in 2024 and explains why he believes the party needs a more positive message than the one offered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. He also addresses the impact a third-party candidate could have on the presidential race and whether he would consider running as an independent. The former governor also talks about current debates over fiscal responsibility and education reform, calling out some fellow Republicans for exploiting parents' legitimate concerns about what their children are being taught for political gain.  Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, Jeffrey and Lisa Bewkes, Peter and Mary Kalikow, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Damon Button, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Firing Line 03-11-2023 Phillip NamanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Mike Gallagher, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss his panel's bipartisan mission to educate Americans about the CCP's threat. The Wisconsin Republican argues that a new cold war with China has already begun and explains what he believes it will take to keep that war from turning hot. He reflects on his recent visit to Taiwan and the need for greater strategic clarity in the Taiwan Strait. Gallagher talks about the potential danger posed by Chinese-owned TikTok, the challenge of selectively decoupling the U.S. economy from a top trading partner, the relationship between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, and what he wants members of Congress to know about the activities of China's United Front Work Department. Gallagher also comments on the release of new surveillance video from January 6th and whether he stands by his 2021 statement that former President Donald Trump had permanently lost his support. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, Jeffrey and Lisa Bewkes, Peter and Mary Kalikow, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Damon Button, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

State Senator, retired, Mike Morrell and Main Event host Ed Hoffman are Phillips Guests.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 2019 interview, former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley talks to Margaret Hoover about her trailblazing career and her perspective on the future of the Republican Party. Haley–who recently announced a run against Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination–discusses representing Trump at the U.N., her support for his policies, and her reservations about his style. Haley also reflects on a pivotal moment in her governorship: the removal of the Confederate flag from the grounds of the South Carolina statehouse after the racially motivated shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston in 2015. She comments on the U.N.'s relevance in a changing world, whether the U.S. needs to remain part of the organization, and how Trump's presidency impacted America's reputation on the world stage. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., Damon Button, The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Matt Boardman, Vortex Optics joins Phillip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti are in for another downpour - just as locals begin picking up the pieces after Cyclone Gabrielle. There were some showers overnight with wet weather in Gisborne now. Wairarapa is under a heavy rain watch, and that'll be extended to Hawke's Bay from midday and Gisborne from 2pm. MetService isn't sure how much rain will fall, but any bad weather could complicate search and rescue efforts, which have made some progress. With the regions in recovery mode after Cyclone Gabrielle struck last week, it's the last thing they need. Metservice meteorologist Lewis Ferris spoke to Corin Dann.  

Piggybacking on Robert Bader's superb “Groucho & Cavett” documentary, we are joined by Brett Leveridge, Marxfest co-host and house manager for Noah's “I'll Say She Is” revival, for an in-depth look at more of Groucho's late-career talk and game show appearances. Groucho's wonderfully disruptive guest shots on “What's My Line?” “The Tonight Show” and “The Dating Game” are dissected, as well as his surprisingly serious and thoughtful debate with William F. Buckley, Jr. on “Firing Line.” We also examine Groucho's fascinating “Dick Cavett Show” encounter with Dan Rowan. …and don't worry; all of these clips are available for viewing on our blog at marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com In addition, Brett tells his backstory of becoming a Marx fan in Oklahoma City, and we pay tribute to the late Richard J. Anobile.

Brian O'Hara, the first new police chief appointed in Minneapolis since George Floyd's murder, joins Margaret Hoover to discuss policing in America and the deep-seated issues impacting the relationships between communities and police across the country. O'Hara, who previously led reform efforts as a captain in the Newark Police Department, reflects on how his experience in New Jersey prepared him for his new role at the helm of another troubled department. With violent crime in Minneapolis starting to decline after a two-year surge, O'Hara addresses the underlying causes of gun violence, as well as his concerns about progressive policies like bail reform and defunding police departments. In the wake of the Tyre Nichols case in Memphis, O'Hara also comments on racial disparities in policing, the benefits and limitations of body-worn cameras, and whether ending qualified immunity would solve the problem of police misconduct. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., Damon Button, The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Rob High of CCW Safe is Phillip's guest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gisborne was right in the firing line of ex-tropical cyclone Gabrielle on Monday night. Rain fell in the city overnight, with rivers overflowing throughout the Tairawhiti region, and forestry waste, slash, re-emerging as a result. Residents in Riverside Road and Graham Road in Gisborne had to evacuate because the Waimata river was rising fast.  People were also asked to restrict non-essential water use because the city's main water supply pipe is broken. 

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Economist Glenn Loury joins Margaret Hoover to discuss racial inequality in America, his resistance to the notion of systemic racism, and how his perspective has evolved since the 1980s. Loury, who was the first tenured Black economics professor at Harvard at age 33, explains why he now opposes affirmative action, even though he benefited from it early in his career. He also comments on the fallout from decades of mass incarceration and makes his case against providing reparations for slavery. Loury now teaches at Brown University and is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He talks about threats to free speech on campuses and why he defends controversial figures like University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Amy Wax. The host of “The Glenn Show” podcast also reflects on insight he gained from writing his upcoming memoir and how his life experiences helped shape his views. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., Damon Button, The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Who's lived a more varied, interesting political life over the last 6 decades than Jeff Greenfield? Aide and speechwriter to Senator Robert Kennedy...staffer for NYC Mayor John Lindsay...successful political consultant with the famed David Garth...and then as an omnipresent political commentator at CBS, ABC, NBC, CBS, and CNN...5 time Emmy Award Winner...author of several books. This is a great, wide-ranging conversation with one of the most respected, enduring, and distinctive voices in American politics.IN THIS EPISODEHow the New York Yankees are responsible for Jeff's political obsession…The serendipitous path that led Jeff to become an aide to Senator Robert Kennedy…Jeff's memories of the U.S. Senate of the 1960s…Jeff on the political savvy of RFK…The stories behind two of RFK's most memorable speeches in the aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr's Assassination…Jeff talks how the 1968 election might have played out had Senator Kennedy lived…What it was like writing a speech for Robert Kennedy…Jeff's theory on the right match of speechwriter and speaker…Jeff's time working with famed political consultant David Garth…The ad Jeff wrote as a media consultant of which he's most proud…Jeff talks his connection with longtime friend William F. Buckley…The story of Margaret Thatcher insulting Jeff on national TV…Jeff's move from political consulting to working in television…The media job Jeff held that was the most fun…Jeff's approach to interesting television commentary…Four of Jeff's pet peeves about contemporary political punditry…The “single most powerful event” Jeff ever attended…Recommendations from one of Jeff's favorite restaurants and favorite band…AND  Aeschylus, Muhammad Ali, Barney Greengrass, the Beatles, Tom Bettag, Beyonce, Big Pink, Tom Bradley, the Bronx High School of Science, Ron Brown, Buggs Bunny, bullshit measurements, Hugh Carey, William Sloane Coffin, communist cigars, computer manuals, Daffy Duck, Richard Daley, doo wop, Fred Dutton, Peter Edelman, Dwight Eisenhower, elephants, Firing Line, Joe Frazier, John Kenneth Galbraith, John Glenn, the Grateful Dead, Averell Harriman, Lester Holt, Hubert Humphrey, Inspector Javert, Irving Ives, Jacob Javits, journalistic utopias, jut jaws, Murray Kempton, Henry Kissinger, Ted Koppel, John Lindsay, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Lil Nas, losing altitude, Russell Long, the longest slogans in the world, Al Lowenstein, the Making of the President, Eugene McCarthy, Joe McCarthy, George McGovern, Stephen Miller, mock primaries, Bill Moyers, the National Review, The New York Times, Richard Nixon, Lee Harvey Oswald, particle physics, personal antipathy, Ronald Reagan, Robbie Robertson, Howard Samuels, Ted Sorensen, Aaron Sorkin, Adlai Stevenson, Norman Thomas, Donald Trump, two doses of herpes, Unconventional Wisdom, the unit rule, V-E Day, the violence of institutions, Adam Walinsky, wartime correspondents, Watergate, Billy Wilder, wretched ironies, Sam Yorty & more!

Barry Diller, chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group, joins Margaret Hoover to talk about the changing worlds of entertainment, technology, and politics. Diller, a former CEO of Paramount and Fox, reflects on the decline of the traditional movie business, the rise of streaming services, and how the Academy Awards have become “an antiquity.” The media mogul explains his objection to so-called “woke capitalism” and why he believes even offensive speech should be protected. As a longtime Democratic donor, he also weighs in on the future of both parties. Diller, the co-founder of The Daily Beast, offers his perspective on the world of digital journalism and the growing influence of right-wing tech investors. He also discusses his deep love of public art and his contribution to New York's Little Island. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., Damon Button, The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Meyli Chapin joins Phillip telling her story of being trapped by terrorists in Kenya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael from the Smash Time podcast on You Tube is Phillips guest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) joins Margaret Hoover to talk about her priorities in Congress, which include working toward bipartisan consensus on abortion, marijuana, and climate change. Mace blames both parties for driving up the nation's debt in recent decades, but she supports a Republican strategy to use the debt limit as leverage to convince Democrats to accept spending cuts. She explains how her bill to balance the budget would work, though she acknowledges it would not be easy. As a member of the House Oversight Committee, Mace argues President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump should be held to the same standard on their handling of classified information, but she defends Republicans focusing solely on Biden. Mace, who defeated a Trump-backed primary challenger last year, discusses Trump's policy legacy and what she believes Republicans need to look for in a candidate to win over independent voters in 2024. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., Damon Button, The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham joins Margaret Hoover to talk about the lessons of America's past and the threats to democracy looming in the future. Meacham, whose latest book “And There Was Light” focuses on President Abraham Lincoln, details the qualities of the country's most successful presidents and the role their faith played in governing. The historian, who has helped craft speeches for President Joe Biden, discusses the political impact of the classified document controversy engulfing the White House, and he weighs in on whether the 80-year-old incumbent should run again in 2024. Meacham, writer of an acclaimed biography of President Andrew Jackson, also reflects on differences between Jackson and Donald Trump, the rapid transformation of the Republican Party under Trump's influence, and the results of the midterm elections. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., Damon Button, The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Retired Navy Seal Zak Ferguson joins Phillip to discuss being tactically prepared.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reverend Al Sharpton speaks to Margaret Hoover about his evolution as a civil rights leader from the 1980s to today, which is chronicled in the new documentary “Loudmouth.” Sharpton discusses his influences and why he developed his loud and dramatic style of activism to attract attention in New York. He also reflects on how Coretta Scott King ultimately convinced him to soften his rhetoric in order to stay true to his mission. Thirty-five years later, Sharpton defends his advocacy for Tawana Brawley–a Black teen who claimed she was abducted and raped by white men in 1987–and explains why he still will not apologize for standing by Brawley, even after a grand jury deemed her accusations a hoax. Sharpton assesses the Democratic Party's current challenges with Black voters and offers his perspective on President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. He also looks ahead to the future of the civil rights movement. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., Damon Button, The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Two years after January 6th Capitol attack, former Vice President Mike Pence sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss the events of that day, why he chose to defy Donald Trump, and what it all means for his political future. Pence, whose recent memoir, “So Help Me God,” details his decades in politics, reflects on his role as Trump's vice president. He acknowledges some differences with Trump, but he defends most of the administration's record. Pence explains why he publicly supported Trump's legal challenges to the 2020 election and supported investigations into what he says were election “irregularities,” even as he says he privately encouraged the president to accept defeat. The former vice president also talks about the prospect of Trump being indicted, the fallout from the Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal, and how he will decide whether to run for the presidency himself in 2024. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., Damon Button, The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin is this week's guestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Phillip's Christmas Show with his wife Mary and daughter Julia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the power of music to bring people together and provide hope and comfort in a time of crisis. Long before COVID-19 hit, Ma was using his instrument to unite people, performing Bach suites in cities around the world and at the U.S.-Mexico border. He explains why he believes songs written centuries ago can connect humanity today. Ma also talks about performing during a pandemic, how technology has changed musical collaboration, and why he feels Zoom can never fully replace the experience of a live performance. Ma reflects on his decades-long career, offers perspective on how music might help heal America's divisions, and plays from his recent album, “Songs of Comfort and Hope.” Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., Damon Button, The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Grant Quezada and Stan Goligoski join Phillip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer, joins Margaret Hoover to discuss her career, her new memoir, and her relationship with her mentor, Raven Wilkinson. As Copeland details in The Wind at My Back, Wilkinson was a trailblazing Black ballerina who performed in the U.S. and Europe in the mid-20th century, but she has often been overlooked by history after her career was cut short by racism. Copeland recalls the lessons she learned from her mentor, reflects on how ballet has changed, and explains why she gives Wilkinson credit for her biggest successes–like starring in ABT's “Swan Lake.” She also talks about her own confrontations with racism in the dance world, her hopes for the future of ballet, and when she plans to return to the stage. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., Damon Button, The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Hayden Robichaux joins Phillip to discuss the Mighty Oaks Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa joins Margaret Hoover to talk about her reporting, her concerns about social media, and her new book, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator.” Ressa, who could face life in prison in the Philippines for speaking out against authoritarianism and corruption, explains why a free press is vital to democracy and why she is willing to risk her freedom to return to the country. She recounts delivering warnings to Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook executives years ago about the dangers the platform created and details the role of social media in the rise of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Ressa discusses her hopes for the country under new leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr., her thoughts on TikTok and Twitter, and what it may take for the world to overcome the “original sin” of social media. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, The Center for the Study of the International Economy Inc., Damon Button, The Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, The Marc Haas Foundation, and Stephens Inc.

Former Vice President Mike Pence sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss January 6th, his political future, and why he still stands by most of the record of the Trump administration. Pence, out with a new memoir titled “So Help Me God,” details private conversations with Donald Trump about the 2020 election and defends his own rhetoric urging supporters to keep fighting in the weeks before January 6th. He recounts the lessons of his years in Congress and how he developed his approach to the job of vice president, and he discusses some areas where he differed from Trump, such as his approach when dealing with Vladimir Putin. Pence also explains why he is considering a 2024 presidential run and how he will decide whether to challenge Trump for the Republican nomination. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Stephens Inc., Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Damon Button, Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and The Marc Haas Foundation.

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Brad Dacus from the Pacific Justice Institute is this weekends guest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Travis, Legislative Director of the California Rifle & Pistol Association joins Phillip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (11/21/2022): 3:05pm- Republicans are set to take control over the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2023— they have already announced they will launch an investigation into President Joe Biden's involvement with his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. During a Thursday press conference, Rep. James Comer, the incoming House Oversight Committee Chairman, stated: “We found business plans aimed at targets around the world based on influence peddling, including with people tied to foreign governments like China and Russia”—going on to explain that there are signs Biden's family, and its business associates, may have engaged in numerous crimes like wire fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, and violations of the foreign agent registration act.  3:10pm- Over the weekend, Twitter CEO Elon Musk reinstated Donald Trump's Twitter account—despite having nearly 90 million followers on the platform, the former president said he did not see any reason to reclaim his account, vowing to continue posting on Truth Social exclusively.  3:15pm- Progressives condemned Twitter's decision to reinstate Donald Trump's account. Congressman Adam Schiff called it a terrible mistake and Congresswoman Maxine Waters bizarrely claimed that Trump would lead “domestic terrorists” from the account. Meanwhile, New York University Professor Scott Galloway suggested that Elon Musk's poll (showing that a majority of Twitter users want Trump on the platform) had been manipulated by Russian bots. 3:25pm- Daniel plays terrible bumper music. Matt doesn't like sweet potatoes. And Rich screams at both of them.  3:45pm- According to a Wall Street Journal article, inflation is expected to cause Americans to buy fewer Christmas gifts and donate less to charity this holiday season.   4:05pm- According to allegations made in a lawsuit filed by the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA), the Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH) may have installed COVID-19 contact tracing applications on resident cell phones without their knowledge or consent.  4:10pm- The Daily Wire reports that a “detransitioner is suing a social worker, therapist, and their respective clinics in Oregon for overlooking her mental health challenges and fast-tracking her 'non-binary' double mastectomy surgery.”  4:25pm- In a new article, the Washington Post Editorial Board called on China to be more forthcoming with information regarding the origins of the COVID-19 virus—imploring nations to definitively determine the cause of the outbreak and condemning the Chinese government's lack of transparency which allowed the virus to spread without impediment. WaPo's Editorial Board concludes: “A major lesson of the pandemic is that disease surveillance—early warning systems — is crucial… Secrecy led to fatal consequences in the pandemic…The coverup is immense and still in place. 4:40pm- J.D. Tuccille—Contributing Editor of Reason.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent article, “See the Surveillance State at Work in Your Own Community.” Tuccille writes about the Electronic Frontier Foundation's (EFF) Atlas of Surveillance project which monitors governmental agencies that are “snooping on the public.” 5:05pm- While appearing on PBS's Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, former Attorney General William Barr insisted that a government “deep state” does, in fact, exist. 5:10pm- During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs hearing, Senator Josh Hawley questioned Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas about his department's work with “big tech” to suppress stories and social media posts the Biden Administration deemed “misinformation.” According to a report from The Intercept, which was cited by Hawley, the federal government pressured Facebook to suppress posts that question the origins of COVID-19, the prevalence of racial injustice, and the Biden Administration's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. Mayorkas conceded that his department meets with different tech companies but denied he has pushed for censorship.  5:35pm- Richard Stern—Senior Policy Analyst in the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest editorial, “Lame-Duck Omnibus Would Double Down on Stagflation.” Stern warns that, “[Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi] has promised spending bills that would float an army of 87,000 additional IRS agents, leave our southern border open and lawless, fund abortions, promote Critical Race Theory and bankroll job-killing green energy programs.” Stern estimates that the average household has lost more than $13,000 via an “inflation tax” resulting from $7.5 trillion in pandemic spending.  5:45pm- Happy Anniversary! It's the 3 Year Anniversary of Rep. Eric Swalwell farting during an interview on MSNBC. How could the Zeoli Show not celebrate this special occasion?  5:50pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) said former President Donald Trump was right to suggest banning TikTok in the United States. Warner stated of TikTok users: “All of that data that your child is inputting and receiving is being stored somewhere in Beijing.” 6:05pm- Daniel Turner—Founder & Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Biden Administration's decision to embrace “climate change reparations.” According to the Wall Street Journal editorial board, speaking on behalf of the Biden Administration, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry agreed that “wealthy countries” should begin setting “up a fund to cover climate damage for the least developed countries.” 6:30pm- Thanksgiving 2022 is set to become the most expensive on record—with prices skyrocketing roughly 20%.  6:55pm- Who Won Social Media? + Zeoli's Final Thought

While appearing on PBS's Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, former Attorney General William Barr insisted that a government “deep state” does, in fact, exist. During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs hearing, Senator Josh Hawley questioned Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas about his department's work with “big tech” to suppress stories and social media posts the Biden Administration deemed “misinformation.” According to a report from The Intercept, which was cited by Hawley, the federal government pressured Facebook to suppress posts that question the origins of COVID-19, the prevalence of racial injustice, and the Biden Administration's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. Mayorkas conceded that his department meets with different tech companies but denied he has pushed for censorship. 

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:  While appearing on PBS's Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, former Attorney General William Barr insisted that a government “deep state” does, in fact, exist. During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs hearing, Senator Josh Hawley questioned Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas about his department's work with “big tech” to suppress stories and social media posts the Biden Administration deemed “misinformation.” According to a report from The Intercept, which was cited by Hawley, the federal government pressured Facebook to suppress posts that question the origins of COVID-19, the prevalence of racial injustice, and the Biden Administration's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. Mayorkas conceded that his department meets with different tech companies but denied he has pushed for censorship. Richard Stern—Senior Policy Analyst in the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest editorial, “Lame-Duck Omnibus Would Double Down on Stagflation.” Stern warns that, “[Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi] has promised spending bills that would float an army of 87,000 additional IRS agents, leave our southern border open and lawless, fund abortions, promote Critical Race Theory and bankroll job-killing green energy programs.” Stern estimates that the average household has lost more than $13,000 via an “inflation tax” resulting from $7.5 trillion in pandemic spending. Happy Anniversary! It's the 3 Year Anniversary of Rep. Eric Swalwell farting during an interview on MSNBC. How could the Zeoli Show not celebrate this special occasion? While appearing on Fox News, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) said former President Donald Trump was right to suggest banning TikTok in the United States. Warner stated of TikTok users: “All of that data that your child is inputting and receiving is being stored somewhere in Beijing.”

Raul Martinez, founder of Rogue-Methods.com is this week's guestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Attorney General William Barr reflects on his time in Donald Trump's administration and tells Margaret Hoover why he thinks it would be a “tragedy” if Trump wins the GOP nomination. Barr–who left the DOJ amid Trump's baseless claims of a stolen election in December 2020– defends his own pre-election warnings about the potential for voter fraud, denies Trump's frequent tweets ever influenced his work, and explains why he feels descriptions of January 6th as an attempted coup are “overdramatic.” Barr, who also ran the Justice Department under President George H.W. Bush, discusses the growing politicization of government institutions, the facts and fiction about the “deep state,” and his expansive view of executive power. And despite his criticisms of Trump's character and judgment, Barr confirms he might still be willing to vote for his former boss again over a progressive Democrat. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Stephens Inc., Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Damon Button, Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and The Marc Haas Foundation.

Phillip tells his story of coming from an anti gun home to being a firearms expert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas joins Margaret Hoover to break down the results of the midterm elections, the weaker than anticipated performance of GOP candidates, and the direction of the party heading into 2024. Hutchinson, who is considering a 2024 presidential run, explains why he blames former President Donald Trump for the party's losses in key races and why he believes there is an urgent need for Republicans to look to a post-Trump future. He warns of the danger in the rhetoric of GOP election deniers like Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and calls for a return to “common-sense” conservatism. Hutchinson also discusses the role of abortion rights in the election, the top priorities for Republicans if they take control of the House, and whether they should pursue impeachment of President Joe Biden. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Stephens Inc., Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Damon Button, Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and The Marc Haas Foundation.

New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman joins Magaret Hoover to discuss her coverage of former President Donald Trump and her new book, “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America.” Haberman explains how the pursuit of fame has driven Trump throughout his life and how his years on “The Apprentice” set the stage for his political ascent. She also deconstructs some of the myths he has promoted about his life and his business record. The Pulitzer Prize winner discusses Trump's legacy as president and the fallout from his chaotic final days in office, as well as the political and legal risks he now faces from various investigations. She also reflects on how Trump has warped the reality of the Republican Party and continues to wield influence. As a longtime observer of both Trump and the GOP, Haberman offers insight into whether Trump will run again in 2024, what a second term might look like, and whether anyone in the party would be willing or able to challenge him for the nomination. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Stephens Inc., Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Damon Button, Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and The Marc Haas Foundation.

Independent Senate candidate Evan McMullin talks to Margaret Hoover about his race against Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee, which could potentially determine which party controls the chamber. Although he is a lifelong conservative and he has vowed not to caucus with either party if he wins, McMullin's bid to unseat Lee has the backing of Utah's Democratic Party. He explains how he built a cross-partisan coalition that has made this Senate race the state's most competitive one in decades. McMullin, who ran for president as an independent in 2016 with Sen. Lee's support, discusses Lee's evolution into a loyal ally of former President Donald Trump. He also lays out his argument that Lee betrayed the Constitution by trying to overturn the 2020 election—even if Senator Lee ultimately voted to certify the results on January 6th. McMullin addresses Utah Sen. Mitt Romney's decision not to endorse either candidate in the race, former Vice President Mike Pence's support for Lee, and whether America needs a new political party to compete with Democrats and the GOP. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Stephens Inc., Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Damon Button, Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and The Marc Haas Foundation.

To celebrate the announcement of the upcoming launch of Peach Fish's newest podcast, Not Even Mad, in this installment of Best Of The Gist, we are replaying Mike's January 18, 2017 interview with Heather Hendershot. Heather watched nearly 1,500 episodes of William F. Buckley's pioneering TV show Firing Line, and though she still doesn't agree with Buckley, she admires how he created a place for high-minded argument. Then we will listen to some bonus content from Mike's Thursday interview with David Priess, former CIA intelligence briefer and current Publisher of Lawfare about the work of the January 6th Committee. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist Matthew Continetti joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the evolution of the American right over the last century and its future. He explains how opposition to the New Deal, communism, and progressivism created the foundation for an enduring conservative agenda. Continetti, author of “The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism” and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, recounts the roles prominent political figures have played in the movement, including Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan, and Donald Trump. He details how recent decades have changed the social and ideological makeup of the conservative coalition as populism and anti-elitism emerged and grassroots voters rebelled against the GOP establishment, and he looks ahead to what those forces could mean for Republicans and traditional conservatives in 2024 and beyond. Continetti also reflects on how shifts in technology and the media have affected conservatism over the years, from William F. Buckley Jr.'s original “Firing Line” to the rise of Rush Limbaugh and talk radio to the proliferation of conspiracy theories on the internet. Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Stephens Inc., Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Fairweather Foundation, Asness Family Foundation, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Damon Button, Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and The Marc Haas Foundation.

We look back at the revolutionary dropout cultures of 1960s and 2000s, a time when middle class youth fled the suburbs to be free in urban bohemia. We look at the popular anarchist ideas and practices during these times alongside the relationship between counterculture, the left, and liberation movements. Armed Love is a series about the revolutionary subculture of the sixties. Episode one was an interview with Peter Coyote, and episode 2 was a discussion of Charles Manson and the Lyman Family, and episode 3 an interview with Black Mask and Up Against the Wall founder Ben Morea: Part 1, Part 2 More info on the Altlanta Forest: https://defendtheatlantaforest.org/ Follow on Twitter and read their latests essays at Crimethic.com PDF: Jerry Rubin: Do It! Video: Ed Sanders on Firing Line Song: The Spectacle - I, Fail