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
- February 8, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalMoyers discusses a documentary that explores America's debate over torture, and Kathleen Hall Jamieson returns to looks at the issues underlying the 2008 horse race.
- February 8, 2008The president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference discusses the role of religion and evangelicals in the 2008 election.
- February 15, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalWhat does America's $9 trillion federal debt mean for future generations? This week's JOURNAL's guests discuss what lies ahead.
- February 15, 2008Bill talks with photojournalist Lori Grinker about displaced Iraqis in Jordan.
- February 15, 2008The author and free thinker discusses the rise of ignorance in our classrooms, our culture and our politics.
- February 22, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalSeattle Times reporters investigated how members of Congress awarded campaign contributors with federal dollars for companies in their local Congressional districts.
- February 22, 2008Bill talks with author and former journalist Sarah Chayes about how she's been helping Afghanistan rebuild after Taliban rule.
- February 29, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalThe candidates have gotten creative with their political ads. This Journal decodes their messages and reports on what's getting through to the voters.
- February 29, 2008Bill talks with historian Nell Irvin Painter about the first Gilded Age, and why some contend the second Gilded Age is here and now.
- March 7, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalA report on Christians United for Israel and their pastor's presidential endorsement. Plus, two experts discuss John McCain's politics.
- March 14, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalThe JOURNAL examines abuse of power and waste being exposed by Congress's Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and reporter Rick Karr examines the Bush administration's efforts to crack down on critical press.
- March 21, 2008Bill talks with Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro about their documentary, "Body of War," and the true cost of conflict.
- March 28, 2008Former Sen. Fred Harris discusses the controversial report on the causes of the 1967 race riots — and the state of race in 2008.
- March 28, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalForty years after race riots in dozens of cities stunned the nation, has anything changed? Bill Moyers interviews Newark Mayor Cory Booker for an update on race and politics.
- April 4, 2008 | Bill Moyers JournalBill Moyers interviews David Beckmann who's organization campaigns to strengthen U.S. political commitment to end global hunger and poverty.