See and learn about Sherman Alexie’s favorite Native American poets. Continue reading

The National Book Award winner talks candidly about how his mental illness has influenced his work. Continue reading

In this web extra, Alexie reads his poem and describes how it evolved from idea to finished reflection. Continue reading

In this web extra, poet Kyle Dargan reads his poem about theft and desperation in hard economic times. Continue reading

Poet Kyle Dargan talks about his efforts to reconcile his disparate cultural environments through poetry. Continue reading

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.

Poet Martín Espada talks about the sacrifices artists sometimes need to make, and what drives him to both poetry and activism.
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We check in with Haydil Henriquez, a young poet featured on Bill Moyers Journal in 2007 who was inspired by Martín Espada. Continue reading

Larry Cohen, president of the Communications Workers of America, joins Bill to make the case for common-sense reform that would bring the Senate back to serving democracy. Continue reading

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