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Niall Ferguson

Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and voices from across the ideological spectrum.

Niall Ferguson

Season 2025 Episode 32 | 26m 46s | CC

Historian Sir Niall Ferguson assesses President Trump’s second term so far. He discusses the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs, the challenges posed by China, Trump’s attacks on universities, and parallels he sees between Trump and Richard Nixon.

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