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Poets & Writers

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.
  • Author Daniel Goleman on Ecological Sustainability
    May 15, 2009
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    How better educated consumers are the key to building a more sustainable economy.
  • The Wire's David Simon on True Crime (2009)
    April 17, 2009
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    Crime beat reporter-turned-executive producer David Simon shares true crime stories and the art of good storytelling.
  • Media
    Glenn Greenwald and Amy Goodman on Corporate Media
    April 3, 2009 | Bill Moyers Journal
    The alternative journalist heavyweights discuss the "real rules" of criticism and reporting when it comes to politics, the government and mainstream media.
  • Poets & Writers
    Actor John Lithgow Shares HIs Passion For Poetry
    March 6, 2009 | Bill Moyers Journal
    The actor and children's book author shows off an unexpected side of himself...poetry lover.
  • Justice
    Scholar John McWhorter Suggests a New Approach To Racial Issues
    February 27, 2009 | Bill Moyers Journal
    Veteran political commentator, linguist and author John McWhorter weighs in on race in America.
  • Poet Nikki Giovanni on the Nature of Love
    February 13, 2009
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    In an intimate conversation, Bill and renowned poet Nikki Giovanni discuss themes ranging from social revolution to the nature of love.
  • 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."


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