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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.
  • The Poetry of Philip Appleman
    July 6, 2012 | Moyers & Company
    The writer behind Perfidious Proverbs talks with Bill and reads some of his poems.
  • Five Poems by Philip Appleman
    July 3, 2012
    | Guest Contributor
    Watch and listen as the honored poet reads from his works, including "A Simple Explanation for Everything."
  • Remembering Maurice Sendak
    June 10, 2012
    | Theresa Riley
    Watch an unexpectedly candid and comprehensive 2004 interview with the Where the Wild Things Are creator.
  • Revolutionary Rap: Still Fighting the Power
    May 18, 2012
    | Theresa Riley
    Author Jeff Chang on the history of hip hop and revolutionary rap music
  • Remembering Studs Terkel on His Birthday
    May 16, 2012
    | Michael Winship
    The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer would have been 100 years old today. Bill Moyers reflects on his friend in this classic clip.
  • Audio Slideshow: The Saint of Cabora
    May 4, 2012
    | Theresa Riley
    In memories and photos, Urrea introduces us to his great aunt Teresa "Teresita" Urrea, a legendary 19th century Mexican figure.
  • Between Two Worlds: Life on the Border
    May 4, 2012 | Moyers & Company
    Storyteller Luis Alberto Urrea talks with Bill about crossing borders of all kinds.
  • Live Chat: Luis Urrea & Paul Wells - Replay the Chat
    May 4, 2012
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    Replay our live chat about life on the border and immigration policy with writer Luis Urrea and border patrol agent Paul Wells
  • Queen of America Book Excerpt
    May 4, 2012
    | Luis Alberto Urrea
    Luis Alberto Urrea's latest book follows the epic journey of his great-aunt Teresa Urrea from Mexico to turn-of-the-century industrial America.
  • Luis Alberto Urrea's Change of Heart
    May 4, 2012
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    The Mexican-American author describes how meeting U.S. border patrol agents changed his views about them.


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