Bill Moyers Journal 01-25-08

JOHN GRISHAM

Bill Moyers interviews John Grisham, best-selling author of THE FIRM, THE PELICAN BRIEF, and THE RAINMAKER, in a far-ranging conversation that gives viewers insight into the beliefs and background that influenced Grisham's work and provides an unexpected look at his views about the state of the nation.



>Judicial Selection: Find Out Who's Picking Your Judges

>Web Exclusive Video: Grisham on writers and writing

WINNING THE VOTE

A look at another record-breaking cycle in campaign ad spending.

THE DOWNTURN ON THE HOMEFRONT

Sociologist Katherine Newman on the global markets' effect on kitchen table issues.

MOYERS ON THE RHETORIC AND THE REALITY

Bill Moyers compares the rhetoric coming out of Washington with the reality on the ground when it comes to some major issues: the economy, the war, prospects for peace in the Middle East.