Bill Moyers Journal
Bringing back the landmark PBS series that first aired 35 years ago, Bill Moyers Journal, a weekly show with the goal of enriching the conversation of democracy, featured some of the most articulate, original – and independent – thinkers of our time. Each show included produced analysis of vital issues, strong interviews with unique voices on politics, the arts and letters, science, religion, and the media, as well as debates on public issues and documentary specials. (2007-2010)
EXPLORE THE SERIES
October 31, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalA look at the campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain and why this election is like no other.
October 31, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalBill sits with two veteran government watchdogs to discuss our critical need to break the stranglehold of money on politics.
November 7, 2008Bill talks with Columbia University professors Eric Foner and Patricia Williams about Obama, law, and race.
November 7, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalThe author provides his take on what Obama's victory means for a new political alignment. Also, Bill Moyers remembers friends Studs Terkel and John Leonard.
November 7, 2008Bill shares his thoughts on President-Elect Obama's place in America's black history.
November 14, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalThe press weighs in on the hard road ahead for President-elect Obama. Plus, an investigation of injustice on America's reservations and a special message to our veterans.
November 21, 2008Guest host Deborah Amos sits down with columnist Joe Nocera to discuss the relationship between government bailouts and public confidence.
November 21, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalAn eye on the Bush Administration's finale. Plus, investigative journalists delve into natural gas explosions out west.
November 28, 2008Bill talks to Michael Pollan about U.S. food policy and our food future.
December 5, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalBill Moyers talks to the Wisconsin senator about Obama's presidency and the Grammy-winning producer on his new documentary.
December 12, 2008Bill and political blogger Glenn Greenwald look back at the legacy of the Bush Administration, and ahead at President Obama's prospects.
December 12, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalBill talks with legal and finance scholar Emma Coleman Jordan about the big business bailout.
December 19, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalThis episode explores the real state of affairs in Afghanistan, the NY governor on the economic crisis, and a report on military housing contracts gone awry.
January 2, 2009In this broadcast essay, Bill Moyers makes the case for fake-news humor in a world of troubling real-life news.
January 2, 2009Bill talks to actor, singer, author and fellow poetry lover John Lithgow about the enduring power of art.
