Through this episode of NOW's focus on art and politics, we learn about John Sayles' feature film about a corrupt governor, Jehane Noujaim's documentary on Al-Jazeera, and Sarah Jones' one-woman show.

Ms. Walker talks with Bill Moyers about a range of subjects, including the ways in which her life experiences and ancestry are reflected in her writing.

Considering whether the Bush administration knew of or sanctioned torture, and a look at a unique NYC program that helps formerly incarcerated women heal addictions and reclaim their lives.

Peter Singer grapples with ethics, morality and responsibility arising from the Abu Ghraib scandal; a campaign ad fact-check; and Susan Jacoby on the inseparability of patriotism and religion in the US.

The inside story behind a radical expansion of Medicare, which some say was packaged to court crucial senior votes in an election year.

With soldiers in Iraq making a base pay of as little as about $1300 per month, are America's service men and women worrying about their families affording their basic needs back home?

What Mark Twain can teach us about the challenges facing America today, and the Latinization of American culture.

Bill gives viewers a look into the private world of Maurice Sendak in an unexpectedly candid interview.

This NOW episode offers frank insight into the complicated psyche of the 'Where the Wild Things Are' author.

Talk radio's power to influence policy and and shape elections, indecency on the airwaves and the truth behind the tax code.