Listening to America
Election issues are examined in this 26-part 1992 series designed, according to Bill Moyers, “to tackle some questions and problems that get ignored in the course of a political year.” Included are comments from public-policy experts. (From TV Guide) (1992)
EXPLORE THE SERIES
April 7, 1992 | Listening to AmericaUsing Charles Keating and the savings and loan scandal as an example, Bill Moyers takes a closer look at the devastating connection between money and government.
April 14, 1992 | Listening to AmericaThis program provides a powerful examination of the forces contributing to the dismantling of the American economy.
April 21, 1992 | Listening to AmericaThis program examines the forces that have contributed to the dismantling of the American economy.
April 28, 1992 | Listening to AmericaBill Moyers sits down with members of Congress, from both sides of the aisle, to discuss Washington's inability to govern.
May 5, 1992 | Listening to AmericaBill Moyers examines the status of black Americans, particularly in light of the rioting in Los Angeles that followed the Rodney King verdict.
May 12, 1992 | Listening to AmericaBill Moyers discusses the uses and abuses of political language and how the democratic conversation has been frustrated and trivialized by political jargon.
May 19, 1992 | Listening to AmericaBill Moyers looks at the rising number of women on the political scene and their impressions of politics and governance.
May 26, 1992 | Listening to AmericaBill Moyers focuses examines how violence is affecting American life through a look at Dallas, Texas.
June 2, 1992 | Listening to AmericaBill Moyers explores the delicate balance between corporate productivity and environmental responsibility.
June 9, 1992 | Listening to AmericaBill Moyers examines the politics of the environment and how choices Americans make now will determine our future.
June 16, 1992 | Listening to AmericaBill Moyers considers what we can do to repair the US economy.
June 30, 1992 | Listening to AmericaBill Moyers examines why America has become an unfriendly culture for children, and explores ways to rebuild a web of support for families.
July 7, 1992 | Listening to AmericaJust before accepting the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, candidate Governor Bill Clinton met with Bill Moyers in Little Rock for a conversation about the global economy, character and optimism.
July 21, 1992 | Listening to AmericaBill Moyers examines the crisis within the American court system with a panel of judges.
July 28, 1992 | Listening to AmericaFocusing on Chicago, Bill Moyers explores firsthand how citizens are taking action to improve their communities.
