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
- July 20, 2007Latino poet Martín Espada talks about his efforts to "speak on behalf of those without an opportunity to be heard."
- July 20, 2007 | Bill Moyers JournalTwo impersonators use satire make serious points about media consolidation, journalism, business ethics and separating fact from fiction in a world of spin.
- July 27, 2007West Point Instructor, Brian Fishman, and Professor Fawaz Gerges, discuss the growing power of al-Qaida
- July 27, 2007A Bill Moyers Essay: Has Congress made strides in earmark reform?
- August 3, 2007Bill talks with author Barbara Ehrenreich about economic inequality in America.
- August 3, 2007 | Bill Moyers JournalInfluential cultural critic Clive James discusses his latest book, Cultural Amnesia.
- August 17, 2007Bill discusses children's minds and souls with historian Martin E. Marty.
- August 17, 2007Bill talks about what we've learned from Hurricane Katrina with Melissa Harris Lacewell and author Mike Tidwell.
- August 24, 2007 | Bill Moyers JournalRick Karr and Hannah Sassaman talk about the uncertain future of low-power radio, and Biil Moyers speaks with the FCC's Michael Copps.
- August 31, 2007Robert Bly talked with Bill Moyers about his recent focus on Islamic poets, including Rumi, Hafez and Kabir.
- September 7, 2007Saving the environment through faith -- evangelicals fight to stop mountaintop coal removal in West Virginia.
- September 7, 2007Bill talks with Jack Goldsmith about defending national security and presidential power.
- September 7, 2007 | Bill Moyers JournalBill Moyers interviews Anthony Romero and Mickey Edwards about legislation expanding the government’s domestic surveillance program.
- September 21, 2007Artist Chris Jordan explores feelings about consumerism with his incredible garbage photographs that attempt to quantify how much stuff Americans throw away each minute.