- October 6, 1988 | A World of IdeasOn this episode of World of Ideas, Bill Moyers talks with the physician-philosopher about the questions science can't answer, including the idea of soul.
- October 5, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe liberal religious leader talks about why even the faithful should cultivate doubts, how to question our virtues, and what we'd learn from an evening with Jerry Falwell.
- October 3, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe renowned ethicist talks about breaking and keeping the public trust.
- September 30, 1988 | A World of IdeasOne of America’s best-known historians talks about how modern politicians differ from those of the American Revolution.
- September 29, 1988Author Chinua Achebe talks with Bill about the challenges of forging cultural identity in postcolonial Africa.
- September 27, 1988 | Updated March 27, 2015 | A World of IdeasIn this episode, Bellah talks to Bill Moyers about the relationship of religion to politics and society.
- September 26, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe author of the literary classic Catch-22 joins Bill Moyers to talk about democracy, American politics and why he hasn't voted in 20 years.
- September 23, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe physicist and astronomer talks with Bill about scientific inquiry, modern breakthrough in science, and the threat of nuclear war.
- September 19, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe Mexican writer has created a role for himself as interpreter of North and South America, explaining each to the other.
- September 16, 1988 | A World of IdeasPart two of Bill's conversation with the British filmmaker about popular movies, their power to change society, and moviemakers and their values.