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Yesterday, we learned of the death of William F. Buckley, Jr. As founder of The National Review magazine, Buckley inspired modern American conservatism. And he was the host of Firing Line, the long-running public affairs program. For 28 of the program’s 33 year-run, Firing Line’s home was right here on CET.

Whether you agreed with his politics or not, you have to agree that he was the consummate intellectual, filling the airwaves with eloquent and stimulating debates rather than the megaphone shouting matches that passes for contemporary public discourse.

In July, 2004, Buckley stepped down from his position as editor of TNR. At the time, he spoke with NewsHour correspondent Terrence Smith — an interview that you can read and view here.

- Brian