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Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Sam Tanenhaus: Part 1 (Season 9, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Talk-Show

Author Sam Tanenhaus discusses his biography of William F. Buckley Jr. and responds to critics of his portrayal of the leader of the American conservative movement. He reflects on Buckley's views on race and faith and how he impacted modern politics.
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Aug 22, 2025 (United States)

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Margaret Hoover
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William F. Buckley
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James Baldwin
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Jesse Jackson
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Muhammad Ali
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Huey P. Newton
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Eldridge Cleaver
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Ronald Reagan
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