Podcast Episodes

Autocracy and democracy in the age of Trump with former Amb. Michael McFaul

Former Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Margaret Hoover to discuss President Trump’s trip to Asia, the state of the war in Ukraine, and the …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Andrew Cuomo on his mayoral run, Mamdani’s ideas, and taking on Trump

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo discusses the New York City mayoral race, his policy proposals, and the danger he sees in electing his opponent…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Kennedy: Democracy would be in danger if a president defies the Supreme Court

Justice Anthony Kennedy talks to Margaret Hoover about his three decades on the Supreme Court and the threats he sees to American democracy today.

As …

1 year ago

Can technology save democracy? Taiwan’s cyber ambassador Audrey Tang thinks so

Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s cyber ambassador, sits down with Margaret Hoover to talk about technology, democracy, and the fate of Taiwan amid new threats f…

1 year ago

Former AG Alberto Gonzales: 'Without the rule of law, we have no democracy'

Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales lays out his concerns about the indictment of James Comey and the Trump administration defying the norms of …

1 year ago

‘Food security is national security,’ says the World Food Programme’s Cindy McCain

World Food Programme Director Cindy McCain joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the global food crisis and the need for more resources to fight it.

In a c…

1 year ago

Extremism expert Cynthia Miller-Idriss on Charlie Kirk and America’s political violence problem

Political violence expert Cynthia Miller-Idriss joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the risi…

1 year, 1 month ago

John Malone says the current state of media ‘is not good for democracy’

Cable TV titan John Malone joins Margaret Hoover to talk about his new memoir, “Born to Be Wired,” and current challenges in media and politics.

Malon…

1 year, 1 month ago

Sen. Chris Coons warns American prosperity and security are ‘profoundly at risk’

As China asserts itself as a global power, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) sits down with Margaret Hoover in D.C. to discuss the threat posed by Beijin…

1 year, 1 month ago

Biographer Sam Tanenhaus on the life and legacy of William F. Buckley Jr.

Sam Tanenhaus, author of a long-awaited biography of William F. Buckley Jr., sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss the original “Firing Line” hos…

1 year, 1 month ago