Media

Because a vigorous and vigilant media is essential to a democracy, Bill Moyers has devoted significant reporting time not only to press coverage of specific issues, but also to ways in which media’s impact and journalistic power have been diluted by media consolidation, government deregulation and the lack of community and minority ownership. Learn more about what you read, watch and experience with Moyers’ own media below.

EXPLORE Media

Phil Donahue produced the documentary Body of War. (Credit: Ellen Spiro)
The Day That TV News Died
March 25, 2013 | Perspectives

Journalist Chris Hedges marks the day Phil Donahue was fired by MSNBC for opposing the war in Iraq as the day that TV news became a “carnival act.” Continue reading

President Bush speaks at a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
An Anniversary Many Would Like to Ignore
March 20, 2013 | Connecting the Dots

It’s been a decade since the start of the Iraq War, but many of those responsible would rather not reminisce about the true roles they played. Continue reading

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Following the (Dark) Money with Matea Gold
March 19, 2013 | Money & Politics

“Follow the Money.” Deep Throat’s famous words are even truer today; money remains at the root of corruption in government and politics. In this audio interview, Los Angeles Times journalist Matea Gold talks about investigating Washington’s money trail. Continue reading

This undated frame grab taken from AP video shows a control room at television station WDBJ7 in Roanoke, Va. Political ads are blasting across the television airwaves in the Roanoke/Lynchburg Va. market, delighting broadcasters but making some viewers cringe. Blame Virginia's status as a swing state in the 2012 presidential race _ and the cheap air time in the Roanoke/Lynchburg television market. By the number of television households, with New York at the top, Roanoke is down the market size list at number 68. (AP Photo/AP Video)
Political Advertisers Flout FCC Regulations
March 7, 2013 | Money & Politics
A new report finds that many local TV stations selling airtime to dark money groups for political ads are not following the FCC disclosure requirements.
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How Connected is Your Community?
February 8, 2013 | Smart Charts

A map of broadband access shows how your community measures up to the rest of America. Continue reading

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Full Show: Who’s Widening America’s Digital Divide?
February 8, 2013 | Moyers & Company

Internet scholar Susan Crawford explains how media conglomerates put profit ahead of the public interest, and author Nick Turse shares what we never knew about the Vietnam War. Continue reading

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Bringing High-Speed Internet to Cajun Country
February 7, 2013 | News & Notes

How one Louisiana town fought telecom companies to build one of the fastest networks in the nation for its residents. Continue reading

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Google’s Monopoly on the News
February 6, 2013 | Perspectives
The FTC's investigation into the search giant ended before questions were asked about Google's ability to limit what we read on the Internet.
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How Big Telecom Increases Our Digital Divide
February 5, 2013

Susan Crawford joins Bill to discuss how powerful media conglomerates put profit ahead of the public interest when it comes to Internet access. Continue reading

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2012 Looks to be the Warmest Year Ever on Record
December 28, 2012 | Smart Charts

Data from 11 of the past 12 months indicates a record-breaking 2012, but will climate coverage also warm up? Continue reading

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