Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010); SOS; Melissa Harris-Lacewell; Bruce Bawer; Trade Talks

May 18, 2007

In her book BARBERSHOPS, BIBLES, AND BET: EVERYDAY TALK AND BLACK POLITICAL THOUGHT, Melissa Harris-Lacewell looks at how racial and political issues are discussed in America. Bill Moyers and Harris-Lacewell talk about need for constructive public dialog as the racial makeup of the United States evolves. Also on the show Bruce Bawer, who left the U.S. to escape religious fundamentalism and homophobic bigotry, on what his journey says about the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Europe. And Bill Moyers talks with HARPER'S publisher John R. MacArthur, author of THE SELLING OF "FREE TRADE": NAFTA, WASHINGTON, AND THE SUBVERSION OF AMERICAN 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.