Larry Cohen, president of the Communications Workers of America, joins Bill to make the case for common-sense reform that would bring the Senate back to serving democracy.

Poet Martín Espada joins Bill to read from his work and talk about how poets "reach out and put our hands on the intangible."

Selected excerpts from his third autobiography about Lincoln, the Emancipation Proclamation and Lincoln's second inauguration

Espada reads the poem he wrote to honor his good friend, historian and activist Howard Zinn.

Bill asked what books you'd recommend Obama read as he embarks on his second term. View a list of the top suggestions.

Blanco will be the first Latino and first gay poet to read at a presidential inauguration. He will also be the youngest.

The economist and New York Times columnist joins Bill in the studio today to talk about why our top priority should be getting America back to work.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz straddles two cultures while telling the story of America’s past and future.

Lincoln Screenwriter Tony Kushner talks about what we can learn from the life and decisions of America's 16th president.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz describes how his first visit to a library astonished and inspired him.