Moyers & Company Encore Broadcast Show 131: Crossing borders with storyteller Luis Alberto Urrea
From: Moyers & Company
Series: Moyers & Company
Length: 53:00
Earlier this year, a number of books were removed from Tucson, Arizona classrooms when the Tucson school district eliminated a Mexican-American studies program on the accusation it was “divisive.” The program included references to Urrea’s work. Urrea talks with Bill Moyers about that episode as he unfolds the modern reality of life on the border.
Also in the Moyers & Company series
Moyers & Company Show 220: Going to Jail for Justice
(53:00)
From: Moyers & Company
Tim DeChristopher tells why he spent nearly two years in prison in the name of environmental justice. Next on Moyers & Company.
Moyers & Company Show 219: The Toxic Politics of Science
(53:00)
From: Moyers & Company
The politics of science, and its threat to America’s children -- next on Moyers & Company.
Moyers & Company Show 218: How People Power Generates Change
(53:00)
From: Moyers & Company
Organized people successfully fighting organized money. Next on Moyers & Company.
Moyers & Company Show 217: The Sandy Hook Promise
(53:00)
From: Moyers & Company
Newtown parents and a legendary folk singer lift their voices to end gun violence.
Moyers & Company Show 216: Trading Democracy for ‘Security’
(53:00)
From: Moyers & Company
What the Boston bombings and drone attacks have in common, and how secrecy leads to abuse of government power. Next on Moyers & Company.
Moyers & Company Show 215: A Mother Fights Toxic Trespassers
(53:00)
From: Moyers & Company
How to protect our children from the environment’s toxic trespassers. Next on Moyers & Company.
Moyers & Company Show 214: Living Outside Tribal Lines
(53:00)
From: Moyers & Company
Writer Sherman Alexie describes living outside tribal lines. Next on Moyers & Company.
Moyers & Company Show 213: The Dream of Economic Justice
(53:00)
From: Moyers & Company
MLK and the Dream of Economic Justice. Next on Moyers & Company.
Moyers & Company Show 212: And Justice for Some
(53:00)
From: Moyers & Company
Fifty years after a landmark decision to give the poor their day in court, they still can’t afford justice. Next on Moyers & Company.
Moyers & Company Show 211: What Has Capitalism Done for Us Lately?
(53:00)
From: Moyers & Company
Avarice, Banks, and Capitalism: The ABCs of Economic Inequality. Next on Moyers & Company
Related Pieces
Piece Description
Earlier this year, a number of books were removed from Tucson, Arizona classrooms when the Tucson school district eliminated a Mexican-American studies program on the accusation it was “divisive.” The program included references to Urrea’s work. Urrea talks with Bill Moyers about that episode as he unfolds the modern reality of life on the border.
Timing and Cues
Timing and Cues
Timings are as they occur with a 5-minute news hole after the billboard.
Moyers & Company 131 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 131 -- 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 continue to talk to Luis Alberto Urrea."
Station Break: 29:00 – 30:00
Moyers & Company 131– 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 Compnay. | Label: Good Mood Records LLC Publisher: Elliot Music Co. Inc. ASCAP | 2012 | 00:00 |
Of 11 purchasers of this piece...
- 11 also bought:
- 11 also bought:
- 11 also bought:
- 11 also bought:
- 11 also bought:
