Topic: Margaret Hoover

4 chapters across the catalog

Old Crone
Episode 1745 1:00:02 - 1:01:42

1745: Old Crone

Margaret Hoover, Firing Line, Ross Douthat

Margaret Hoover's PBS show, Firing Line, is criticized for its coverage of President Trump's approval ratings and his alliance with Elon Musk. Guest Ross Douthat agreed with Hoover's assessment that Trump's early administration performance and Musk's involvement are deeply unpopular with the public.

Entomophagy
Episode 1699 7:52 - 11:10

1699: Entomophagy

Media Criticism, Margaret Hoover and Shannon Bream

A critique of media figures Margaret Hoover and Shannon Bream focuses on their perceived lack of conservative credentials. Hoover is criticized for her interview style on Firing Line, while Bream is accused of acting as an "agent provocateur" at Fox News for dismissing claims of coordinated "lawfare" against Donald Trump.

Cat's Paw
Episode 1505 1:14:06 - 1:16:27

1505: Cat's Paw

Margaret Hoover, Bill Barr Firing Line Interview

Margaret Hoover interviewed former Attorney General Bill Barr on the PBS program Firing Line, where Barr was critical of Donald Trump's actions. The interview was noted for its tense atmosphere and Hoover's line of questioning regarding Barr's tenure at the Department of Justice. Observers commented on the high production value of the segment and the specific fashion choices of the host.

Monica Crowley's Stilettos
Episode 166 1:20:53 - 1:24:28

166: Monica Crowley's Stilettos

Monica Crowley, Margaret Hoover, Aristotle Republic Error

Commentator Margaret Hoover is criticized for a factual error on television where she attributed Plato's "The Republic" to Aristotle. The hosts also mock Monica Crowley's choice of "dominatrix-style" stiletto heels on the McLaughlin Group. The segment highlights the perceived lack of intellectual depth and the focus on visual aesthetics among cable news pundits.