The candidates have gotten creative with their political ads. This Journal decodes their messages and reports on what's getting through to the voters.

Seattle Times reporters investigated how members of Congress awarded campaign contributors with federal dollars for companies in their local Congressional districts.

The JOURNAL examines abuse of power and waste being exposed by Congress's Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Also, an update on '08 campaign endorsements.

The sociologist discusses how individual Americans are affected by the global economic crisis. Plus, a critical look at spending on political TV ads.

The reporter and author explains how America's economic and political system has been rigged to benefit the super-rich.

Shelby Steele speaks candidly about race in America. Plus, campaign expert Kathleen Hall Jamieson looks behind the campaign coverage.

Primary candidates Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul talk about media and the race. Kathleen Hall Jamieson gives a campaign update, spotlighting the "anti-establishment" candidates.

Bill talks with author Benjamin Barber about capitalism and democracy.

Bill talks about the missing class -- the "near poor" -- with professor Katherine Newman.

Veteran market watcher Robert Kuttner and Wall Street insider William H. Donaldson give Bill Moyers their read of the current economic landscape.