Episode 813: Bill Moyers, Journalist and Keen Observer of Democracy, Dies at 91

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 1, 2025

Bill Moyers, Journalist and Keen Observer of Democracy, Dies at 91
Distinguished television journalist Bill Moyers died June 26th at age 91. In his long career, he earned 30 Emmy awards, served as President Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, helped found public broadcasting, and was a stalwart voice for democracy and democracy reform.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Bill Moyers - (2017) Farewell
Moyers on Democracy - PODCAST: Democracy on the Edge
Bill Moyers - (2016) We, the Plutocrats vs. We, the People – Saving the Soul of Democracy
Frontline - Legendary Journalist Bill Moyers, Correspondent on FRONTLINE Documentaries Including ‘Two American Families,’ Dies at 91
BillMoyers.com - BILL MOYERS BIOGRAPHY
Doris "Granny D" Haddock - Walking Across America in My 90th Year: Forward by Bill Moyers

Groups Taking Action:

The Nation - John Nichols: Bill Moyers Kept the Faith in Democracy. We Need His Example More Than Ever.

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