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James K. GalbraithEconomic recovery in review. The Dow's up, but why are Main Street Americans still reeling from last year's economic collapse? With Americans still facing rising unemployment, foreclosures, and declining property values, renowned economist James K. Galbraith on whether we've averted another crisis and how to get help for the middle class.
Remembering Justice William James JusticeBill Moyers reflects on the legacy of a true Texas maverick.
The JOURNAL on Community OrganizersExplore a video collection of JOURNAL profiles of people who are making a difference in their communities. Topic(s): civil liberties, civil rights, community organizing, economy, education, employment, environment, food, government, healthcare, human rights, humanitarian aid, hunger, inequality, Katrina, Liberia, social services, women, youth
Wall Street Reformed?: Simon Johnson and Rep. Marcy KapturJust over a year after economic calamity brought promises of reform from Washington, has Wall Street really changed? Former International Monetary Fund chief economist Simon Johnson and US Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) report on the state of the economy.
David Simon, Creator of THE WIRE (Re-broadcast)From crime beat reporter for the BALTIMORE SUN to award-winning screenwriter of HBO's critically-acclaimed The Wire, David Simon talks with Bill Moyers about inner-city crime and politics, storytelling and the future of journalism today.
Wide World of WomenJust where does the majority stand in terms of health, education, safety, money and power? Topic(s): civil rights, democracy, economy, education, employment, foreign affairs, government, human rights, inequality, politics, women
The JOURNAL on Working AmericaView a collection of JOURNAL reports on the effect of the downturn on the homefront. Topic(s): bailout, community organizing, corporate ethics, credit industry, economy, employment, inequality, labor, politics, social services, White House
Dr. Jim Yong KimGlobal health specialist and Dartmouth College president Dr. Jim Yong Kim shares his expertise in public health.
Comparing International Medical CostsData shows that the U.S. spends more on health care than any other industrialized nation ? and gets less. Why?
Critical ConditionFilmmaker Roger Weisberg puts a human face to the 47 million uninsured in America in CRITICAL CONDITION. The film follows families fighting illness without health coverage. Who Are the Uninsured?What are the costs in dollars and premature death?
Faith & Social Justice: Gary Dorrien, Serene Jones and Cornel WestCornel West, Serene Jones, and Gary Dorrien for a fresh take on what our core ethics and values as a society say about America's politics, policy, and the challenges of balancing capitalism and democracy.
Women and World PowerWhere do women stand in terms of political power? And, find out more about Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Topic(s): civil rights, Congress, culture, democracy, employment, foreign affairs, government, human rights, inequality, Liberia, women
Health Care Reform: Donna SmithBill Moyers speaks with advocate Donna Smith about how our broken system is hurting ordinary Americans.
David Simon, Creator of THE WIREFrom crime beat reporter for the BALTIMORE SUN to award-winning screenwriter of HBO's critically-acclaimed The Wire, David Simon talks with Bill Moyers about inner-city crime and politics, storytelling and the future of journalism today. Prison NationThe U.S. has five percent of the world's population and 25 percent of the world's prisoners -- how did we get here?
American DissentersDissident voices from Tom Paine to Ralph Nader Topic(s): civil liberties, civil rights, community organizing, culture, democracy, education, government, history, inequality, labor, politics, populism, race Mike DavisBill Moyers sits down with socialist historian Mike Davis for his critique of the government?s response to the economic crisis and how he thinks it compares to Roosevelt?s New Deal. Mike Davis is a writer and historian, who currently teaches creative writing at University of California, Riverside.
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