Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010); Responding to Citizens United; Debating the Citizens United Decision; Dr. Margaret Flowers; Moyers on Lobbyists

February 5, 2010

In the wake of the controversial Supreme decision giving corporations and unions more freedom to spend on elections, many federal and state lawmakers are hoping to counter Citizens United v FEC's effect on elections. Find out how these legislators are fighting to curb corporate campaign spending even as the Court invalidates laws in 24 states aimed at keeping elections clean. Libertarian journalist Nick Gillespie and legal scholar Lawrence Lessig debate financing of campaigns and the effects of money on politics. Health care advocate Dr. Margaret Flowers speaks about her recent arrest during a protest to get a Medicare-for-all plan back on the table. A Bill Moyers essay on Lobbyists. 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.