Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010); Democratic Direction; Earl and Merle Black; Moyers on the Meaning of Labor Day

August 29, 2008

In the historic moment of the first African-American nominee for President, Bill Moyers sits down with THE NATION editor Katrina vanden Heuvel and University of Pennsylvania professor of political science Adolph Reed, Jr. to discuss the promises from the DNC and expectations of Barack Obama. Also on the program, Bill Moyers speaks with political analysts Merle and Earl Black, who've tracked the American electorate for years. They discuss how American demographics, particularly votes from the Southern and the swing states, such as Ohio and Pennsylvania will influence the campaign and the election. 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.