Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010); Wall Street Woes; Kevin Phillips; Bill Moyers on the Yankee Stadium and the New Gilded Age

September 19, 2008

BILL MOYERS JOURNAL takes an in-depth look at what led to the financial meltdown, what it means for American families, and how it will affect voters. Bill Moyers talks with former Nixon White House strategist and political and economic critic Kevin Phillips, whose latest book BAD MONEY: RECKLESS FINANCE, FAILED POLITICS, AND THE GLOBAL CRISIS OF AMERICAN CAPITALISM explores the role that the crumbling financial sector played in the now-fragile American economy. Moyers speaks with THE NEW YORK TIMES business and financial columnists, Gretchen Morgenson and Floyd Norris. And a Bill Moyers essay on the new Gilded Age of Wall Street and the New York Yankees. Award(s) won: EMMY Award Outstanding Writing 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.