Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010); Sam Tanenhaus; Michael Zweig and Bill Fletcher

September 18, 2009

In the first days of President Obama's administration an essay from Sam Tanenhaus entitled CONSERVATISM IS DEAD sparked debate over contemporary conservatism and its place in modern American politics. Tanenhaus talks with Bill Moyers about why he believes that conservatism is dead and how it might be revived. And public support for labor unions is at its lowest point in 70 years. Bill Moyers talks with experts Bill Fletcher, co-author of SOLIDARITY DIVIDED: THE CRISIS IN ORGANIZED LABOR AND A NEW PATH TOWARD SOCIAL JUSTICE, and Michael Zweig, director of the Center for the Study of Working Class Life at State University of NY Stony Brook, about the millions in America, who despite decent wages, can't access public assistance and are one paycheck away from poverty. 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.