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
- December 11, 2009Renowned historian Howard Zinn joins Bill to discuss how democracy relies on the power of people.
- December 18, 2009Economist Robert Kuttner and journalist Matt Taibbi join Bill to discuss fading hopes for substantial Wall Street reform.
- December 25, 2009Bill Moyers speaks with Jones about his creative process, his insights into Abraham Lincoln, and how dance can give us fresh perspective on America's most-studied president.
- January 8, 2010Journalists David Corn and Kevin Drum talk with Bill about the arduous task of cleaning up the financial industry.
- January 15, 2010 | Bill Moyers JournalBill Moyers speaks with Thomas Frank about the economy and politics of the 'decade that was.'
- January 15, 2010 | Bill Moyers JournalThe humanitarian and author tells Bill Moyers that education is the best way to peace in Afghanistan and across the Islamic world.
- January 22, 2010 | Bill Moyers JournalScott Biddle and Jean Johnson aim to both educate the American public about the complex problem and spark discussions leading to solutions.
- January 22, 2010Bill assesses President Obama's first year with Princeton professor Melissa Harris-Lacewell and journalist Eric Alterman.
- January 29, 2010The AFL-CIO president joins Bill to talk about the current and future relevance of organized labor.
- January 29, 2010Bill looks more closely at the 'Citizens United' Supreme Court decision and its ramifications on democracy.
- February 5, 2010 | Bill Moyers JournalBill Moyers sits down with libertarian journalist Nick Gillespie and legal scholar Lawrence Lessig.
- February 5, 2010Questioning corporate influence at a top political retreat
- February 5, 2010Bill talks to pediatrician Margaret Flowers about pressing the President for health insurance reform.
- February 19, 2010 | Bill Moyers JournalBill Moyers Journal takes a hard look at how campaign cash in judicial races may sway America's courts.