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Poets & Writers
“All important events in the world — whether admirable or monstrous — are always spearheaded in the realm of words,” said the late Czech author, playwright, political activist, and statesman Vaclav Havel. The intersection of literature and real life has always been a keen interest of Bill Moyers, who has invited many writers and poets to share their work and perspectives with him over the years.
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February 15, 2013
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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February 8, 2013 | Book Club
Browse selected books by Moyers & Company guests, and let us know which ones moved and inspired you. Continue reading
January 18, 2013
We check in with Haydil Henriquez, a young poet featured on Bill Moyers Journal in 2007 who was inspired by Martín Espada. Continue reading
January 18, 2013 | Moyers & Company
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
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
January 17, 2013 | Book Club
Selected excerpts from his third autobiography about Lincoln, the Emancipation Proclamation and Lincoln's second inauguration
January 17, 2013
Espada reads the poem he wrote to honor his good friend, historian and activist Howard Zinn. Continue reading
January 11, 2013 | Book Club
Bill asked what books you'd recommend Obama read as he embarks on his second term. View a list of the top suggestions.
January 11, 2013 | News & Notes
Blanco will be the first Latino and first gay poet to read at a presidential inauguration. He will also be the youngest.
