Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010); Simon Johnson and Rep. Marcy Kaptur; Moyers on the Health Care Lobby; Remembering Charles Houston

October 9, 2009

Just over a year after the 2008 economic calamity brought promises of reform to Washington, many now say that the recession is nearing an end. Former International Monetary Fund chief economist Simon Johnson and U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) join Bill Moyers for a report card on the bailouts to find out whether efforts of reform have been derailed. And Bill Moyers remembers his friend, renowned physician and mountaineer Charlie Houston. BILL MOYERS JOURNAL -- Award-winning public affairs journalist Bill Moyers hosts this weekly series filled with fresh and original voices. Each hour-long broadcast features analysis of current issues and interviews with prominent figures from the worlds of arts and entertainment, religion, science, politics and the media.