Firing Line
Season 33
Firing Line was an American public affairs show founded and hosted by conservative William F. Buckley, Jr., founder and publisher of National Review magazine. Its 1,504 episodes over 33 years made Firing Line the longest-running public affairs show in television history with a single host. The erudite program, which featured many of the most prominent intellectuals and public figures in the United States, won an Emmy Award in 1969.
Where to Watch Firing Line • Season 33
11 Episodes
- Do We Need Tariffs?E12
Do We Need Tariffs?Traditionally, it was manufacturers who pressed for tariffs and other barriers to trade; in recent years, Mr. Jasinowski tells us, most of them have seen the light, whereas the unions and their friends "for reasons that are not altogether clear ... have chosen to protect the status quo." An energetic discussion of the history and theory of free trade, and why we need to do better than 2 1/2 per cent growth. - The Netanyahu ProblemE16
The Netanyahu ProblemThe scholarly Mr. Siegman and the explosive Mr. Zion could hardly be more different in manner, but this time--unlike on some of Mr. Zion's earlier Firing Line appearances--the conversation does connect. Consensus is not and could not be reached, but we get a clear idea of the opposing positions on Prime Minister Netanyahu's rejection of certain Clinton Administration proposals. - Do We Need Laws That Confront Hate Crimes?E35
Do We Need Laws That Confront Hate Crimes?After the black American in Texas was mutilated and killed, Mr. Buckley begins, "and the gay student in Wyoming also mutilated and killed, President Clinton asked for increased federal dominion over hate crimes. Is there a need, let alone a philosophical justification, for such a thing, or was Mr. Clinton's call nothing more than what George Will designated as moral pork barrel?"