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Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Margaret Hoover

Booking Overview

A weekly interview show focused on U.S. politics, public policy, economics, and cultural issues, featuring prominent elected officials, business leaders, authors, economists, and other political and cultural newsmakers. Credible pitches would include nationally recognized policymakers, CEOs, bestselling authors, economists, and public intellectuals with timely books, major initiatives, or authoritative perspectives; booking difficulty is high.

Metrics

Episodes: 222

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 92.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kayla@thedocumentarygroup.com

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Host

Margaret Hoover - Author, feminist, gay-rights activist, and political commentator known for leading rigorous discussions of political and cultural issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Nationally prominent elected officials, senior government leaders, CEOs of major companies, bestselling or internationally recognized authors, leading economists, and public intellectuals with authoritative expertise or a timely book, policy initiative, or national issue to discuss.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of major companies or national institutions, Election or appointment to prominent public office, Bestselling or internationally recognized books, Major contributions to economics, public policy, politics, or culture, National media visibility and influence on significant public debates

Recent Guest Discussions

Dambisa Moyo - U.s. Economic Prospects, Federal Debt, Interest Rates, The U.s. Dollar, Artificial Intelligence, And Competition With China.

Spencer Cox - Political Polarization, Political Violence, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence Regulation, Bipartisan Compromise, And Respectful Political Disagreement.

Salman Rushdie - Surviving The 2022 Attack On His Life, His Documentary And Memoir, Fiction, Free Speech, Religious Extremism, And Hindu Nationalism In India.

Marjorie Taylor Greene - Her Break With Donald Trump, The Republican Party, Political Rhetoric, Political Accountability, And The Possibility Of A Movement Outside The Two-party System.

Jamie Dimon - Corporate Civic Responsibility, Affordable Housing, Regulation, U.s. Economic And Defense Capacity, Supply-chain Resilience, China, Capitalism, And American Exceptionalism.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Political Polarization, Economics, Free Speech

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
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Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump's sycophants—and his biggest regret

October 10, 2026

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) takes on the “sycophants” in the second Trump administration and reflects on his regrets over voting to confirm some of them–particularly Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who he is now working to get out of the Pentagon.As he prepares to retire from the Senate in January, Tillis has released a new book, “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents.” He explains why he believes Trump’s legacy and the GOP’s future are inextricably linked, and how that leads him to defen...

Danny Meyer on the secret sauce of hospitality

October 03, 2026

Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer tells Firing Line how a hot dog cart became a global brand—and why some of his biggest failures taught him the most about business.The restaurateur explains the philosophy behind “enlightened hospitality,” why he puts employees before customers, and what closing his first restaurant taught him about failure. He also reveals why his experiment to eliminate tipping collapsed—and why America’s tipping explosion has gone too far.Meyer recalls his complicated relati...

Is American foreign policy for sale? Anne Applebaum on Trump’s ‘empire of grift’

September 26, 2026

As President Trump addresses the UN General Assembly and hosts Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum explains how an alliance of ideologues and kleptocrats is reshaping U.S. foreign policy. She assesses prospects for ending the wars in Iran and Ukraine and examines the administration’s approach to Venezuela and Cuba.Applebaum argues that ideological and corrupt financial interests are transforming America’s role in the world. She suggests that nuclear nonp...

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Frequently asked questions

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Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
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How do I get in touch with Firing Line with Margaret Hoover?

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is hosted by Margaret Hoover. Its publicly listed email is kayla@thedocumentarygroup.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover?

The publicly listed email for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover: kayla@thedocumentarygroup.com.

How many listeners does Firing Line with Margaret Hoover have?

Podseeker estimates Firing Line with Margaret Hoover reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover?

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Nationally prominent elected officials, senior government leaders, CEOs of major companies, bestselling or internationally recognized authors, leading economists, and public intellectuals with authoritative expertise or a timely book, policy initiative, or national issue to discuss. Common among recent guests: Leadership of major companies or national institutions; Election or appointment to prominent public office; Bestselling or internationally recognized books. Recent guests include Dambisa Moyo, Spencer Cox, and Salman Rushdie.

How hard is it to get booked on Firing Line with Margaret Hoover?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Firing Line with Margaret Hoover cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Political Polarization, Economics, and Free Speech. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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