Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010); Marilyn Young and Pierre Sprey; Vartan Gregorian

January 30, 2009

THE JOURNAL takes a look at the American history of bombing policy and explores the ethics behind these assaults when civilians become the victims. Bill Moyers sits down with historian Marilyn B. Young, co-editor of the forthcoming BOMBING CIVILIANS: A TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY and former Pentagon official Pierre Sprey, who developed military airplanes and helped found the military reform movement to discuss: Does bombing work? And with state budgets strapped, President Obama's proposed economic stimulus plan directs funds to educational institutions. Bill Moyers talks with Carnegie Corporation president Vartan Gregorian on the future of public higher education and its role in our democracy. 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.