Best Bill Moyers Journal Podcasts (2024)

On August 6, 1965, Rep. John Lewis looked on as President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. In this video, he reflects on how the March on Washington led to key civil rights laws.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Meeting Moby Dick

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Fighting for the Four Freedoms 22:23

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Historian Harvey J. Kaye talks to Bill about why FDR's "Four Freedoms” -- freedom from fear and want and freedom of speech and religion -- are more important now than ever.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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There Goes the Rule of Law 43:17

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Losing Reality: Can We Get the Truth Back? 48:40

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Khalil Gibran Muhammad on Our Crisis of Racial Justice 36:34

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I paid a visit to New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture recently to help a large gathering of the Schomburg’s devoted friends and visitors say goodbye — very reluctantly — to Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad. He’s been the beloved director of the Schomburg for the past five years and has done much to expand the reach an…

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The Book That Explains Why Voters Are So Angry (and Why They Have a Right to Feel That Way) 35:17

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Here’s what the 2016 election should be about: Winner-Take-All Politics — How Washington Made the Rich Richer and Turned Its Back on the Middle Class. It’s a groundbreaking account of how our political system was hijacked by the super rich and engineered to work for them at the expense of everyone else. Two of our top political scientists – Jacob H…

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Bill Moyers in Conversation: Eddie Glaude Jr. on Why Black Votes Matter 24:46

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My guest is Eddie Glaude Jr., author of Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul. In the first part of our conversation, professor Glaude and I discussed the crisis that continues to engulf black America. "We talk about the achievement gap, we talk about the empathy gap, we talk about the wealth gap," Glaude explained, "and the…

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Bill Moyers in Conversation: Eddie Glaude Jr. on America’s Racial ‘Value Gap’ 39:07

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I’m holding in my hand what has been called “one of the most daring books of the 21st century,” a “book for the ages,” “bracing,” “unrelenting.” The title is Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul, and it breathes with prophetic fire. Its power comes because the author does not begin with “pristine principles or with assumpti…

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Bill Moyers: Campaign Finance Reform — It’s Not Just Liberals Anymore 38:29

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When I first met Richard Painter some months ago, I thought he must be the loneliest man in the Republican Party. He’s a conservative, and, of course, I’m not. But he believes, as I do, that there’s too much money in politics. Now, political insiders know Richard Painter well as President George W. Bush’s White House counselor and chief ethical adv…

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Bill Moyers in Conversation: How Our Stone-Age Brain Gets in the Way of Smart Politics 42:23

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On the eve of the New York primary, Bill Moyers sat down to talk with Rick Shenkman, the historian, editor and publisher of the indispensable website History News Network. Shenkman tells Bill that it's the voters and their emotions, not the candidates and their ideas, that will determine the outcome of the election in November. Shenkman's latest bo…

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The Children’s Climate Crusade 22:54

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A new generation turns an ancient idea into a crusade to save the future.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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American Indians Confront “Savage Anxieties” 22:50

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Legal expert Robert A. Williams Jr. says stereotypes about American Indians have been codified into laws and government policies, with devastating consequences.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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The New Robber Barons 22:54

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Washington continues to reward wealthy donors and Wall St but what about everyday Americans? Author and historian Steve Fraser has answers.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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The United States of Ferguson 22:51

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In an encore broadcast, journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates talks about the nation’s legacy of slavery and white supremacy.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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The Long, Dark Shadows of Plutocracy 22:56

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From luxury skyscrapers -- taller, more expensive and exclusive than ever before -- the dark shadows of plutocracy are spreading across the commons of democracy.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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How Public Power Can Defeat Plutocrats 23:03

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Lawrence Lessig and Zephyr Teachout return to talk about the corrupting influence of money in politics, and their push to change the system.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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The Bare Knuckle Fight Against Money in Politics 23:03

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Two college professors leave academia for the rough-and-tumble world of electoral politics. What did they learn?By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Facing Down Corporate Election Greed 22:53

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On Election Day, a small California city took on one of the biggest corporations in America… and declared victory.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Bernie Sanders on Breaking Big Money’s Grip on Elections 22:50

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The only independent member of the US Senate tells Bill big money’s purchase of political power is a grave threat, and shares his plan to put government back in voters' control.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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The Fight — and the Right — to Vote 22:48

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Two experts on American elections talk to Bill about the plot to keep citizens away from the ballot box. And don't miss: Exclusive web-extra videoBy Public Square Media, Inc.

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Keeping Faith in Democracy 22:50

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson talks to Bill about what the title character of her new book Lila, says about the state of democracy in America.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Restoring an America That Has Lost Its Way 22:48

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Reporter Bob Herbert on his new book, Losing Our Way, an intimate and heartrending portrait of America in economic despair.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Too Big to Jail? 22:47

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A veteran bank regulator lays bare how Washington and Wall Street are joined in a culture of corruption.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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America’s New War in the Middle East 22:43

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Two experts on American foreign policy talk to Bill about our deepening engagement in the fight against jihadists in Iraq and Syria.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Kelsey Juliana on Climate Change: The Next Generation 22:47

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Kelsey Juliana, an 18-year-old activist, is fighting climate change in the courts and walking across the country to spread the word on global warming.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Climate Change — Faith and Fact 22:47

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Christian and climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bill about ending the gridlock between politics, science and faith.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Elizabeth Warren on Fighting Back Against Wall St. Giants 22:50

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The Massachusetts senator talks to Bill about taking on the entrenched political and Wall Street interests that have rigged the game against the rest of us.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Encore: How Tax Reform Can Save the Middle Class 22:21

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In part two of his interview, Joseph E. Stiglitz says corporate abuse of our tax system has helped make America unequal and undemocratic. But the Nobel Prize-winning economist has a plan to change that. Watch part oneBy Public Square Media, Inc.

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Encore: Joseph E. Stiglitz Calls for Fair Taxes for All 23:48

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The Nobel Prize-winning economist explains why America’s future prosperity depends on tax reform today.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Maya Angelou on Facing Evil 22:49

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Bill Moyers revisits a 1988 documentary in which he and Maya Angelou attended a conference held in the Hill Country of central Texas. Watch the first program: Going Home With Maya AngelouBy Public Square Media, Inc.

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Going Home With Maya Angelou 22:49

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Revisit clips from an episode from over 30 years ago, in which Bill joined the legendary writer on her return to Stamps, Arkansas, the small town where she grew up.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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John Lithgow, ‘King Lear’ and Our Uncertain World 22:46

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John Lithgow joins Bill to talk about the challenges and triumphs of playing Shakespeare's greatest role, and why we are so drawn to the tale of this flawed, contradictory leader at this moment.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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The Conscience of a Compassionate Conservative 22:49

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The president of the American Enterprise Institute says free enterprise is good for the poor – and good for the soul.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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The Crusade Against Reproductive Rights 22:48

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With new state laws and Supreme Court rulings, the battle over women’s reproductive rights is being fought more fiercely than ever. Roe v. Wade itself may be in peril. Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards joins Bill in the studio this week.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Is the Supreme Court Out of Order? 22:48

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Following several high-profile, controversial decisions, Bill speaks to NY Times columnist Linda Greenhouse and Slate's Dahlia Lithwick about the agenda of the Roberts court.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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The Lies That Lead to War 22:50

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This week Bill speaks with investigative journalist Charles Lewis about why facts, logic and reason are often missing in the rush to war.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Chaos in Iraq 22:52

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While armchair warriors in Washington cry “back to Iraq,” former combat veteran and military historian Andrew Bacevich says no way. Watch the extended interviewBy Public Square Media, Inc.

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A World Cup for the Wealthy, Not the People 23:13

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Dave Zirin discusses the Brazilian people's protests against huge sporting events that catch the world's eye but deepen inequality and divert resources from where they're needed most in a country struggling with massive income inequality.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Too Big to Fail and Getting Bigger 22:48

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Our banks are larger than before the 2008 crash and they're still living dangerously, economist Anat Admati tells Bill.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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How Tax Reform Can Save the Middle Class 22:47

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In part two of his interview, economist Joseph E. Stiglitz says corporate tax abuse has helped make America unequal and undemocratic. But the Nobel Prize-winner has a plan to change that. Watch part one of Bill's interview with StiglitzBy Public Square Media, Inc.

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Joseph E. Stiglitz Calls for Fair Taxes for All 22:27

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The Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz on why America’s future prosperity depends on tax reform today. Watch part two of Bill's interview with StiglitzBy Public Square Media, Inc.

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Facing the Truth: The Case for Reparations 22:25

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This week Bill speaks with Ta-Nehisi Coates, a senior editor for The Atlantic about his cover story on why America needs to reconcile with its racist past.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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The War on Climate Scientists 22:50

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In part two of his interview, scientist David Suzuki says there's still hope for the planet, despite the obstruction and greed of politicians and corporations. Watch part one of their conversationBy Public Square Media, Inc.

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Time to Get Real on Climate Change 22:49

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A geneticist who has made science exciting to millions of TV viewers warns that we’re burning up the planet, but there’s still a chance we can make it. Watch part two of their conversationBy Public Square Media, Inc.

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Is Net Neutrality Dead? 22:50

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Democracy loses if the Internet’s sold to the highest bidder -- and that may be exactly what's about to happen.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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Putting the Freeze on Global Warming 22:49

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Two leaders of the climate change divestment campaign are urging institutions to break ties with the fossil fuel industry.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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What the 1% Don’t Want Us to Know 22:49

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Economist Paul Krugman explains how the United States is becoming an oligarchy - the very system our founders revolted against.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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All Work and No Pay 22:24

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Did you know the federal minimum wage for millions of restaurant workers is $2.13 an hour? Advocate Saru Jayaraman says that's not only unfair but unsafe.By Public Square Media, Inc.

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