Moyers briefly joined nbc news in 1995 as a senior analyst and commentator, and the following year he became the first host of sister cable network msnbc s insight program. Moyers hosted the tv news journal now with bill moyers on pbs for three years, starting. Rome lived upon its principal till ruin stared it in the face. His writings, critical of politics in the united states, particularly the republican party, were published after his retirement and garnered widespread attention. Mike lofgren, a former congressional staffer, wrote the deep state in 2016. Kuow the man who popularized the deep state doesnt like. Meet mike lofgren, a longtime congressional staffer who describes. A former fulbright scholar who studied contemporary european history, lofgren spent 16. He was the last regular commentator on the nbc nightly news. Bill moyers and company, anatomy of the deep state, mike lofgren, feb. Apr 15, 2014 mike lofgren, a congressional staff member for 28 years, joins bill moyers to talk about what he calls washingtons deep state, in which elected and unelected figures collude to protect and. Whro the man who popularized the deep state doesnt. Dec 18, 2017 bill moyers, americas conscience, retires againthis time for real the pbs journalist steps down from his longtime mission to document the lives of americans and uncover waste, fraud, and abuse in corporate america and beyond.
Use my list to save your favorite shows and videos for later. While the term is now widely in use, its not in the way that lofgren intended. Bill moyers healing and the mind mindfulness meditation. The man who popularized the deep state doesnt like the. A new book further explores the red thread that connects the war on terror, the militarization of americas foreign policy, rising inequality and. Mike lofgren is an american author and a former republican u. Veteran journalist bill moyers returns to pbs with bill moyers journal, a weekly program of interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the. He was a congressional staffer for 28 years, with most of that time spent crunching numbers on the senate and house budget committees. Bill moyers sits down with renowned poet nikki giovanni, whose 27 books have spanned the themes of.
People who liked bill moyers journal pbs podcast also liked these podcasts. Over the past three and a half decades he has become an icon of american journalism and is the author of many books, including bill moyers journal. Bill moyers news and editorial articles common dreams. Mike lofgren is the new york times bestselling author of the party is over. There is the visible government situated around the mall in washington, and then there is another, more shadowy, more indefinable government that is not explained in civics 101 or. Read mike lofgren s 2014 analysis of the deep state essay, reactions to it, and an excerpt from his new book out this week. Former republican aide mike lofgren wanted to call attention to the way entrenched. The journal profiles james thindwa, a campaigner for economic fairness for working people in chicago.
Mike lofgren is a former career congressional staff member who served on the house and senate budget committees. Politics and prose bookstore, cspan august 8, 2012 mr. Mike lofgren, a congressional staff member for 28 years, joins bill moyers to talk about what he calls washingtons deep state, in which elected and unelected. Books by bill moyers author of healing and the mind. With almost half a million copies in print, it is already a classic the most widely read and.
Nov 06, 2019 in fact, lofgren wrote his essay for the website of liberal commentator bill moyers, and also appeared on the pbs program he hosted the state of deep state lofgren expanded his essay into a 2016 book called. Forget nicholas cage movies, bill moyers is the national treasure. Lofgren wrote his essay for the website of liberal commentator bill moyers, and also appeared on the pbs program he hosted. Receive a copy from truthout with a minimum donation. If i could, id give a copy to everyone in the world to read. I guess you wont be hanging out at the supreme court anytime soon, right. Mike lofgren, 66, is a former congressional staffer who wrote the 2016 book, the deep state. Kuow the man who popularized the deep state doesnt. Bill moyers outdoes himself with guest mike lofgren. Mike lofgren on the rise of the deep state, washingtons. The yes men bill moyers gets in on the joke with two impersonators who use satire to make serious points about media consolidation, journalism, business ethics, and separating fact from fiction in. He says the term, as he defined it, is being badly misused by president trump and his supporters. Three days before the inauguration of donald trump, frontline on pbs began a. Bill moyers, mike lofgren, elvin badger, public affairs television inc.
Interview after a tremendous response to his commentary on truthout, mike lofgren has released a new book, the party is over. In it he explores what he calls the company town of washington dc, where the companys products are politics and military hardware. It was produced and aired for the first time in 1993. Bill moyers books list of books by author bill moyers. In a remarkably short period of time, bill moyers s healing and the mind has become a touchstone, shaping the debate over alternative medical treatments and the role of the mind in illness and recovery in a way that few books have in recent memory. Though lofgren s deep state, which he first described in a widely read 2014 essay for the website of longtime pbs host bill moyers, is influential, it bears little resemblance to the allpowerful cabal that the contemporary far. Bill moyers was the first i remember to alert us to the concept of the usas being run over by and run by a shadow government, recently described by mike lofgren in. The weekly show covers current affairs affecting everyday americans, and features extended conversations with guests on issues of the day. He has appeared on bill moyers, hardball, chris hayes, and to the point, among others. Much too late, public learns of bill moyers conflicts.
Nov 06, 2019 meet mike lofgren, a longtime congressional staffer who describes himself as a political independent. Healing and the mind healing from within from on vimeo. Industry is the only true source of wealth, and there was no industry. Bill moyers recently interviewed mike lofgren, author of the party is over. Mike lofgren is the very definition of a civil servant. The fall of the constitution and the rise of a shadow government. Bill moyers w mike lofgren deep state cia takeover explained. Anatomy of the deep state by mike lofgren colorado 9. How republicans went crazy, democrats became useless and the.
His reporting and interviews have been the basis for seven bestsellers. Mike lofgren spent 28 years working in congress, the last 16 of which as a senior analyst for the house and senate budget committees. Ian haney lopez who did fdls most recent book salon speak with moyers. Mike lofgren, a former gop congressional staff member with the powerful house and senate budget committees, joins bill to talk about what he. Bill moyers journal audio pbs pbs all you can books. In fact, lofgren wrote his essay for the website of liberal commentator bill moyers, and also appeared on the pbs program he hosted the state of deep state lofgren expanded his essay into a 2016 book called. Nov 06, 2019 in fact, lofgren wrote his essay for the website of liberal commentator bill moyers, and also appeared on the pbs program he hosted. Anatomy of the deep state by mike lofgren february 28, 2014 january 2, 2019 fran this excellent essay by mike lofgren exposes what is hiding in plain sight, the deep state, as opposed to our constitutional state, which has become a failure due to the financial drain of the deep states militaryindustrial complex.
Aug 31, 2012 mike lofgren on dysfunction in our political parties august 31, 2012 bill talks with mike lofgren, a longtime republican who describes the modern dysfunction of both the republican and. He lives in new jersey with his wife and creative collaborator. Discovering what democracy means common dreams views. Mike lofgren wrote the book on the deep state literally. He appears here on a pbs program hosted by commentator bill moyers. Mike lofgren mike lofgren is a former career congressional staff member who served on the house and senate budget committees. Bill moyers has 81 books on goodreads with 128215 ratings. Whro the man who popularized the deep state doesnt like. His political books include deep politics and the death of jfk 1993, the. Nov 06, 2019 he appears here on a pbs program hosted by commentator bill moyers. Mike lofgren on dysfunction in our political parties.
He is author of genesis doubleday, the language of life main street books, and healing and the mind doubleday. Bill moyerss most popular book is healing and the mind. The fall of the constitution and the rise of a shadow government in january 2016. May 05, 2009 title moyers on democracy author bill moyers rating tags democracy, politics, religion, civil rights, speeches this is a collection of moyer s speeches over many years that touch on the subject of democracy. The books greatest value is lofgrens description of washington d. Mike lofgren, a congressional staff member for 28 years, joins bill moyers to talk about what he calls washingtons deep state, in which. Mike lofgren was so disgusted, he not only left capitol hill, he left the republican party and wrote this book, the party is over. The state of deep state lofgren expanded his essay into a 2016 book called. Aug 18, 2017 bill moyers is a celebrated veteran journalist, whose opinions you cant ignore. The guy who wrote the book on the deep state wishes. Enjoy the latest content from your local pbs station. But first, we need you to sign in to pbs using one of the services below. Historian simon schama on what our nations past can tell us about today and the future. Though lofgrens deep state, which he first described in a widely read 2014 essay for the website of longtime pbs host bill moyers, is influential, it bears little resemblance to the allpowerful cabal that the contemporary farright has conjured.
He says the term, as he defined it, is being badly misused by. Mike lofgren on dysfunction in our political parties moyers. All serious studies of the deep state, including mike lofgrens the deep. He retired in may 2011 after 28 years as a congressional staff member. Bill moyers is a veteran journalist, broadcaster, and author. Bill moyers, americas conscience, retires againthis time. Nov 05, 2008 bill moyers view of contemporary america with three decades worth of experience in broadcast journalism, pbss bill moyers has witnessed his share of groundbreaking moments. Moyers hosted the tv news journal now with bill moyers on pbs. Bill moyers journal provided fresh, alternative insights into the personalities and issues shaping our country and the deeper, more institutional challenges facing us now and in the future. Meet mike lofgren, a longtime congressional staffer who describes himself as a political independent. Nov 06, 2019 mike lofgren, 66, is a former congressional staffer who wrote the 2016 book, the deep state.
How republicans went crazy, democrats became useless, and the middle class got shafted. Bill moyers and others from our team in conversation with writers, academics, activists and other big thinkers about the issues of vital concern to our democracy. Season 3 episode 8 24m 50s mike lofgren, a congressional staff member for 28 years, joins bill moyers to talk about what he calls. John light is a reporter and producer for the moyers team.
Mike lofgren on dysfunction in our political parties august 31, 2012 bill talks with mike lofgren, a longtime republican who describes the modern dysfunction of both the republican and. Veteran journalist bill moyers returns to pbs with bill moyers journal, a weekly program of interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy, and issues facing democracy. It is the most brilliant analysis of washingtons paralysis i have seen yet. Its jacket copy touts lofgrens gripping portrait of the dismal swamp on the potomac and the revolution it will take to set us back on course. Bill february 21, 2014 mike lofgrens exceptional essay, anatomy of the deep state, delivers the roadmap that bewildered americans need to navigate the past years glut of. Mike lofgren, a congressional staff member for 28 years, joins bill moyers to talk about what he calls washingtons deep state, in which elected and unelected figures collude to protect and. Mike lofgren is an american former republican aide, who retired in may 2011 after 28 years as a staff member in the u. There is the visible government situated around the mall in washington, and then there is another, more shadowy, more indefinable government that is not explained in civics 101 or observable to tourists at the white house or the capitol. Much too late, public learns of bill moyers conflicts over. The man who popularized the deep state doesnt like the way. Award winning journalist, public servant, and pbs icon bill moyers discusses his long and fascinating career with local broadcast legend don shelby. Bill moyers is lauded as the most trustworthy journalist of all time.
Bill moyers news articles and editorial content published by common dreams, nonprofit independent media publishing since 1997 in portland, maine. In fact, lofgren wrote his essay for the website of liberal commentator bill moyers, and also appeared on the pbs program he hosted. The longtime republican aide, who worked for three decades on capitol hill, published the deep state. William greider sounded the alarm about washingtons unholy alliance with wall street and the failure of the federal reserve and other regulators to take preventative measures to avoid disaster. Guided by moyers unbiased, yet passionate approach to the material, the journal is a great resource for anyone that wants to see how the headlines are affecting everyday life. Bill moyers s career as a television journalist has earned him more than thirty emmy awards. Expectations of what obama must accomplish to be considered a progressive president. Bill moyers guest this week is the journalist david daley, whose reporting and advocacy on gerrymandering and voting rights have fired up a generation of activists fighting for free and fair elections. Lofgren s personal discovery of the deep state is a great story and the essay on is well worth perusing. Lofgren s interview by moyers is also an interesting video that will certainly move some of moyer s viewers toward a more expansive understanding of the world we live in. Bill moyers, ralph reed, mike lofgren, adam walker, public affairs television inc.
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