New episodes of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer and Consuelo Mack WealthTrack feature interviews with today's leading experts to discuss world events and the global economy
(New York, NY – July 1, 2025) The WNET Group announced the upcoming seasons of ongoing current affairs programs beginning on Friday, July 4. New episodes of
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer and
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack will air on public television stations nationwide (check local listings) and stream online and on YouTube.
These award-winning programs deliver balanced analysis and in-depth conversations with leading voices across a range of topics. Each series features engaging experts who offer diverse perspectives on today's most pressing global issues — from artificial intelligence and economic uncertainty to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
“In today's fast-moving news cycle, it's essential to have programming that not only keeps pace with current events but also steps back to provide deeper, more thoughtful analysis,” said Stephen Segaller, Vice President of Programming at The WNET Group. “Margaret Hoover, Consuelo Mack, and Ian Bremmer bring a deep expertise to their work, and the caliber of their guests reflects a commitment to exploring the complex issues shaping our world.”
More information on the programs:
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
New episodes begin Friday, July 11 on PBS (check local listings), PBS.org, the PBS App and YouTube
Hosted by author and political commentator Margaret Hoover,
Firing Line remains dedicated to providing a rigorous exchange of ideas with political and cultural newsmakers from across the political spectrum. Now in its seventh year, Hoover's debut episode for Season 8 will feature former Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence. Upcoming guests will feature elected policy makers and cultural figures engaging with current events and international affairs.
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is executive produced by Margaret Hoover and Tom Yellin. The WNET Group is co-producer. Neal Shapiro and Stephen Segaller are executives in charge for The WNET Group. Support for
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Fairweather Foundation, The Tepper Foundation, The Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation.
GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer
New episodes begin on public television stations nationwide on Friday, July 4 (check local listings), thirteen.org/gzeroworld and YouTube
Renowned political scientist, entrepreneur and bestselling author Ian Bremmer shares his perspective on recent global events and interviews world leaders, experts and newsmakers shaping today's international politics.
For Season 8, Bremmer will explore escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the latest developments in artificial intelligence, and the state of US foreign relations as trade tensions mount. Guests include
NY Times political commentator and Pulitzer Prize-winner Tom Friedman, former UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband, and acclaimed cancer scientist Siddhartha Mukherjee, among other prominent guests.
GZERO WORLD is executive produced by Tony Maciulis and Ian Bremmer for GZERO Media. Alex Gibson and Nolan Ticer are senior producers; Molly Rubin is a producer. Alexander Kliment is director, writer and performer for the “Puppet Regime” feature. Steve Michel, Andrew Ross Rowe and Miguel Saenz-Flores are editors, and Natalie White is production assistant. The series is presented by The WNET Group. Neal Shapiro and Stephen Segaller are executives in charge for The WNET Group. Distributed nationally by American Public Television. The lead sponsor of GZERO World is Prologis. Additional funding is provided by Cox Enterprises, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Koo and Patricia Yuen, and Susan S. and Kenneth L. Wallach Foundation.
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack
New episodes begin airing on public media stations nationwide Friday, July 4 (check local listings), wealthtrack.com and YouTube
Launched in 2005,
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack remains one of the only programs on television devoted to long-term diversified investing. For Season 21, veteran financial journalist Consuelo Mack discusses how record-breaking U.S. government debt is affecting the economy and markets, and how investors can both protect themselves and benefit. This year, interviews with financial thought leader and bond market expert James Grant, global investors Sarah Ketterer and Thomas Russo and others help viewers identify classic investment and retirement strategies that work in today's challenging conditions.
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is a production of MackTrack Inc. and a presentation of The WNET Group. The series is distributed nationally by American Public Television. Consuelo Mack is executive producer and managing editor. For The WNET Group: Diane Masciale is vice president and general manager, WLIW21. Funding is provided by ClearBridge Investments, The Fairholme Foundation, First Eagle Investments, Bill Miller, Baird, Strategas Asset Management, Research Affiliates, Royce Investment Partners, Seafarer Capital Partners and WISE (Women Investing in Security and Education).
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