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.

EXPLORE Poets & Writers

Chuck D , from the group Public Enemy, performs at the BET Awards Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
May 18, 2012 | Q&A

Author Jeff Chang on the history of hip hop and revolutionary rap music. Continue reading

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May 16, 2012 | News & Notes
The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer would have been 100 years old today. Bill Moyers reflects on his friend in this classic clip.
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May 8, 2012 | News & Notes

Watch an unexpectedly candid and comprehensive 2004 interview with the Where the Wild Things Are creator. Continue reading

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May 4, 2012

In memories and photos, Urrea introduces us to his great aunt Teresa “Teresita” Urrea, a legendary 19th century Mexican figure. Continue reading

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May 4, 2012 | Moyers & Company

Storyteller Luis Alberto Urrea talks with Bill about crossing borders of all kinds. Continue reading

Luis Alberto Urrea and Bill Moyers
May 4, 2012

Replay our live chat about life on the border and immigration policy with writer Luis Urrea and border patrol agent Paul Wells. Continue reading

Teresa Urrea
May 4, 2012

Luis Alberto Urrea’s latest book follows the epic journey of his great-aunt Teresa Urrea from Mexico to turn-of-the-century industrial America. Continue reading

A Border Patrol agent stands on a ranch fence line with children taken into custody in South Texas brush country north of Laredo, Texas, Tuesday, June 6, 2006. (AP /LM Otero)
May 4, 2012

Author Luis Alberto Urrea describes how meeting U.S. border patrol agents changed his views about them. Continue reading

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April 27, 2012
Who's proving the most successful prophet?
People Reading . WMATA Blue Line (Franconia Bound) between Farragut West and Foggy Bottom Stations in NW Washington DC . Thursday afternoon, 26 May 2011 . Elvert Barnes Photography
April 24, 2012 | News & Notes

The American Library Association’s list of “most challenged” books inspired us to ask viewers for ones they consider most essential. Continue reading

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