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EDITORS' PICKS

  • Sherman Alexie on Mania, Bipolarity and Great Art
    The National Book Award winner talks candidly about how his mental illness has influenced his work.
  • Poetry Readings by Wendell Berry
    The visionary poet, environmentalist and farmer Wendell Berry reads and talks about two of his poems -- "The Contrariness of the Mad Farmer" and "A Poem on Hope."
  • Rita Dove on the Power of Poetry
    Through performances and conversation, Bill Moyers and the former Poet Laureate explore American history, language, culture, and ideas.
  • Books You Recommended for Obama
    January 11, 2013
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    Bill asked what books you'd recommend Obama read as he embarks on his second term. View a list of the top suggestions.
  • Richard Blanco Announced as Inaugural Poet
    January 11, 2013
    | John Light
    Blanco will be the first Latino and first gay poet to read at a presidential inauguration. He will also be the youngest.
  • We've Got "The Paul Krugman Blues"
    January 10, 2013
    | John Light
    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.
  • Full Show: Junot Díaz on Rewriting the Story of America
    December 28, 2012 | Moyers & Company
    Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz straddles two cultures while telling the story of America’s past and future.
  • Tony Kushner on Learning from Lincoln
    December 21, 2012 | Moyers & Company
    Lincoln Screenwriter Tony Kushner talks about what we can learn from the life and decisions of America's 16th president.
  • Junot Díaz on How a Library Changed His Life
    December 21, 2012 | Moyers & Company
    Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz describes how his first visit to a library astonished and inspired him.
  • Web Extra: Lincoln, The 'Prose Poet'
    December 21, 2012
    In this web-only video, screenwriter Tony Kushner and Bill Moyers discuss what draws us to examine Abraham Lincoln again and again.
  • Book Excerpt: This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz
    December 20, 2012
    | Junot Diaz
    From the short story "Otravida, Otravez"
  • Replay: Live Chat with Junot Díaz
    December 18, 2012
    | Theresa Riley
    See how the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao answered your great questions.
  • Power Reading: Nominate a Book for President Obama
    December 17, 2012
    | Theresa Riley
    What one book would you tell the president to read going into his second term?


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