The Place for ‘American Individualism’ in Politics
Political analyst and bestselling author Margaret Hoover offers an informed and impassioned perspective on the principles that bring us together as Americans. In this talk, Ms. Hoover shares provocative ideas not just for reinvigorating the Republican Party but also for strengthening America in the decades ahead.
My Great Grandfather Herbert Hoover: The Dynamic Legacy of a True Humanitarian
In this compelling talk, political analyst and bestselling author Margaret Hoover reflects on the legacy of her great grandfather – President Herbert Hoover. Known as “The Great Humanitarian,” Ms. Hoover offers a personal and political perspective on his dynamic legacy – and the lessons of civic responsibility and service to others we can all carry into our lives today.
In the Firing Line: Margaret Hoover is an Expert Host and Moderator
Political analyst and bestselling author Margaret Hoover is known as the host of PBS’ popular series Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, and she brings her heralded commitment to civility and the rigorous exchange of opinion as a host and moderator for vital conversations.
Margaret Hoover is the host of PBS’ Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, a public affairs, multi-platform program that engages in long-form interviews and a rigorous exchange of ideas with the guiding principle that civil discourse is a civic responsibility.
A CNN contributor, Ms. Hoover has served in The White House under President George W. Bush, in the Department of Homeland Security, on Capitol Hill and on two presidential campaigns. She is the President of American Unity Fund, a political organization focused on achieving full freedom and equality for LGBT Americans. A bestselling author, her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Daily News, The Daily Beast, CNN.com and FoxNews.com.
Ms. Hoover serves on the boards of Stanford University's Hoover Institution, the Hoover Presidential Foundation, the Belgian American Educational Foundation, The Markle Foundation, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Raised in Colorado, Hoover has lived in China, Mexico, Bolivia, and Taiwan, speaks fluent Spanish, and studied Mandarin Chinese. Ms. Hoover lives in New York City with her husband John Avlon and their two children.