
Moyers & Company Show 117: Between Two Worlds: Life on the Border
From: Moyers & Company
Series: Moyers & Company
Length: 53:00
Three of Urrea’s books were among scores of others removed from classrooms earlier this year when the Tucson school district eliminated Mexican-American studies on the accusation it was “divisive.” But there’s no ban on ideas in Bill’s studio, and Urrea talks with Bill Moyers about that episode as he unfolds the modern reality of life on the border. Check local listings for times and channels.
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Piece Description
Three of Urrea’s books were among scores of others removed from classrooms earlier this year when the Tucson school district eliminated Mexican-American studies on the accusation it was “divisive.” But there’s no ban on ideas in Bill’s studio, and Urrea talks with Bill Moyers about that episode as he unfolds the modern reality of life on the border. Check local listings for times and channels.
Timing and Cues
Timing and Cues
Timings are as they occur with a 5-minute news hole after the billboard.
Moyers & Company 117 Billboard: 00:00 – 01:00
In cue: [MUSIC] "I’m Bill Moyers. This week on Moyers & Company"
Out cue: "...after the news."
NPR Newscast Hole: 1:00 - 6:00
Moyers & Company 117 -- Segment 1: 6:00 – 29:00
In cue: [MUSIC] "Welcome, I’m Bill Moyers and you’re listening to Moyers & Company..."
Out cue: "… we’ll be right back."
Station Break: 29:00 – 30:00
Moyers & Company 117 – Segment 2: 30:00 – 59:00
In cue: [MUSIC] "I’m Bill Moyers and this is Moyers & Company, I’m talking to Luis Alberto Urrea…"
Out cue: "…that’s why we’re your retirement company"
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Jamie Lawrence | Moyers and Company. | Label: Good Mood Records LLC Publisher: Elliot Music Co. Inc. ASCAP | 2012 | 00:00 |




