Special - Moyers on Media
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Special - Moyers on Media

A special night of programming in which Bill Moyers takes on the corporate media, his critics in Washington, and how media consolidation is undermining US democracy. The evening, broadcast in 2 parts, features a pair of insightful speeches by Bill Moyers, an interview with Joan Walsh, News Editor at Salon.com and selections from the film Rich Media, Poor Democracy, a report on how journalism has been compromised by media conglomerates to produce a system of news that is high on sensationalism and low on information. Tune in to find out how to acquire exclusive Bill Moyers DVDs, his recent book and other special gifts

PART 1

Bill Moyers speaks to The National Conference on Media Reform about the importance of a free press for democracy.  

DIALOGUE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Joan Walsh - Editor-in-Chief of Salon.com

PART 2

Journalist, Bill Moyers discusses the concentration of wealth and widening chasm of classes in the United States at the Conference for America’s Future in Washington, DC.

DIALOGUE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Van Jones - Executive Director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
Visit Color of Change.org, which exists to strengthen Black America's political voice 

ADDED FEATURES
Throughout the special, you will also see selections from Rich Media, Poor Democracy, a report on how journalism has been compromised by media conglomerates to produce a system of news that is high on sensationalism and low on information. 

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Media Related Websites:
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
Free Press

Moyers' Book Recommendations:
www.tompaine.com
Thomas Paine and the Promise of America, by Harvey Kaye