The National Book Award winner talks candidly about how his mental illness has influenced his work. Continue reading
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April 11, 2013 | Book Club
The poet and author answers questions about his life and many works.
April 11, 2013
In this web extra, Alexie reads his poem and describes how it evolved from idea to finished reflection. Continue reading
April 5, 2013
Poet Kyle Dargan talks about his efforts to reconcile his disparate cultural environments through poetry. Continue reading
February 26, 2013
Martín Espada reads “Blessed Be The Truth-Tellers,” inspired by Jack Agüeros, a truth-telling Puerto Rican poet, fiction writer, playwright, community organizer, translator, and the first writer Espada ever met.
January 18, 2013
Poet Martín Espada joins Bill to read from his work and talk about how poets “reach out and put our hands on the intangible.” Continue reading
December 14, 2012 | Moyers & Company
Why the fiscal cliff is merely a phantom menace — and what we should be talking about instead. Continue reading
April 9, 2010 | Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010)
Writer Louise Erdrich talks with Bill about the impact of her Native American heritage.
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February 26, 2010 | Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010)
Bill remembers and celebrates the poet Lucille Clifton.
June 26, 2009 | Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010)
Bill talks with celebrated poet and recent Pulitzer Prize recipient M.S. Merwin. Continue reading
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