- October 19, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe historian and early refugee from Hungarian communism on the government's encroachment on public and private life.
- October 14, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe political scientist and historian on politics, parties, and leadership.
- October 13, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe economist and sociologist on the “economic miracle” of East Asia, and what it reveals about the state of our democracy and the relationship of character to capitalism.
- October 12, 1988 | Updated March 30, 2015 | A World of IdeasThe writer and professor discusses philosophies of education, what makes some schools good and some teachers memorable, and her mother's extraordinary journey to a career as a child psychoanalyst.
- October 10, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe political philosopher talks about the the power of central government, privatization of government services, Reaganism, and the meaning of collective identity.
- 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 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 15, 1988 | Updated March 25, 2015 | A World of IdeasIn his 63rd year as a teacher, the professor and historian offers historical context for understanding American society.
- September 14, 1988 | A World of IdeasEthicist Michael Josephson discusses society's emphasis on success — and how it may influence people to sacrifice their values.
- November 4, 1987 | The Secret GovernmentThis fascinating and revealing documentary examines the Iran-Contra scandal as the most recent example of the continuing abuse of democratic values by unaccountable intelligence operations during the Cold War.