Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, hosted by Margaret Hoover, is a weekly interview show on politics, national affairs and culture, with guests including political figures, journalists and business leaders. The feed holds 222 episodes, usually about 45 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated sponsor rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged political audience hearing rigorous, long-form interviews with national newsmakers
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 198 ratings, with 184 five-star reviews
- Weekly cadence over 222 episodes, with a median episode of about 46 minutes
- Guests include senators, journalists, CEOs and authors, giving a high-attention listening context
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, conversational deep dive
- Tone
- rigorous, civil
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Family friendly
Episodes such as 'Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump's sycophants' and 'Why should anyone trust Marjorie Taylor Greene now?' are explicitly political, though the tone is measured and the feed contains no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.pbs.org/wnet/firing-line/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570432345 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/59ca458c/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Vibing with Adam Grant: How can we forge strong connections in a lonel | 2026-10-17 | 51 min |
| Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump's sycophants—and his biggest regret | 2026-10-10 | 59 min |
| Danny Meyer on the secret sauce of hospitality | 2026-10-03 | 47 min |
| Is American foreign policy for sale? Anne Applebaum on Trump’s ‘empire | 2026-09-26 | 52 min |
| ‘You don't want to bet against the United States’: Dambisa Moyo on the | 2026-09-19 | 37 min |
| Where is the off-ramp? Spencer Cox on defusing America’s crisis of pol | 2026-09-12 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Author, feminist, gay rights activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover leads a rigorous exchange of ideas with America’s political and cultural newsmakers. In the spirit of William F. Buckley Jr.’s iconic “Firing Line,” Hoover engages with thought leaders on the pivotal issues moving the nation forward. New podcast episodes drop weekly, and sometimes more, featuring bonus content you…
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About Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Margaret Hoover, who the show's website and feed present as an author, commentator and political voice. Each episode features a rigorous conversation with political, cultural and business figures, in the tradition of William F. Buckley Jr.'s original program. The feed lists 222 episodes, most running between 35 and 55 minutes.
The show has a 4.8 average rating from 198 Apple Podcasts ratings, with 184 of those at five stars. The listener profile is estimated rather than measured: an older, largely American audience interested in politics and public affairs. Estimated downloads run 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll would sit at roughly $90 to $625 per episode, depending on audience size. The show suits civic organizations, premium financial services and publishers seeking an engaged, politically literate listener.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Firing Line with Margaret Hoover can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
How much does Firing Line with Margaret Hoover charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625. Exact rates are set by the show and depend on placement and audience size.
What is Firing Line with Margaret Hoover about?
The show is a weekly interview podcast on politics, national affairs and culture. Margaret Hoover talks with political figures, journalists, business leaders and authors about the issues shaping the country.
How do I contact Firing Line with Margaret Hoover about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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