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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.
  • Actor John Lithgow on the Enduring Power of Art
    January 2, 2009
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    Bill talks to actor, singer, author and fellow poetry lover John Lithgow about the enduring power of art.
  • John Grisham on Fiction and Justice
    January 25, 2008
    | Sean Lee and BillMoyers.com Staff
    Bill talks with the best-selling author about his writing inspirations and the state of the nation.
  • Poets & Writers
    Clive James
    August 3, 2007 | Bill Moyers Journal
    Influential cultural critic Clive James discusses his latest book, Cultural Amnesia.
  • Martín Espada on Cultural Empowerment
    July 20, 2007
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    Latino poet Martín Espada talks about his efforts to "speak on behalf of those without an opportunity to be heard."
  • Author Maxine Hong Kingston
    May 25, 2007
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    In this 2007 interview, Bill talks with author Maxine Hong Kingston about helping returning soldiers find peace through writing.
  • History
    Remembering David Halberstam
    April 27, 2007 | Bill Moyers Journal
    Bill Moyers eulogizes the popular and highly respected writer David Halberstam.
  • Faith & Reason
    Anne Provoost
    July 14, 2006 | Faith and Reason
    Author Anne Provoost discusses her latest book, the story of Noah and the ark during the Great Flood of Genesis.
  • Faith & Reason
    David Grossman
    July 14, 2006 | Faith and Reason
    Bill Moyers speaks with David Grossman about the Bible and his new book on the Biblical giant, Samson.
  • Mary Gordon on Death, Donald Trump and the Perils of 'Either/Or'
    June 30, 2006 | Faith and Reason
    In this 'Bill Moyers on Faith and Reason," Bill chats with writer Mary Gordon about faith and Christianity. Watch a clip from the show.
  • Arts & Culture
    Mountaineer and Physician Charles Houston, Conductor Benjamin Zander on the Art of Possibility
    December 10, 2004 | NOW
    We meet mountaineer and physician Charlie Houston, whose quiet life of achievement makes the world a better place, and Boston Philharmonic conductor Benjamin Zander, who speaks on the art of possibility.


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