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The Fight — and the Right — to Vote

The Fight — and the Right — to Vote

Season 3 Episode 42
24:43
Facing Down Corporate Election Greed

Facing Down Corporate Election Greed

Season 3 Episode 44
24:43
How Public Power Can Defeat Plutocrats

How Public Power Can Defeat Plutocrats

Season 3 Episode 46
24:43
The Long, Dark Shadows of Plutocracy

The Long, Dark Shadows of Plutocracy

Season 3 Episode 47
22:28
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The United States of Ferguson

Season 3 Episode 48
22:28
Democrats Bow Down to Wall Street

Democrats Bow Down to Wall Street

Season 3 Episode 49
24:43
The New Robber Barons

The New Robber Barons

Season 3 Episode 50
24:43
The Children’s Climate Crusade

The Children’s Climate Crusade

Season 3 Episode 51
24:43
Episode 5: The Calling

The Calling

Season 4 Episode 5
53:05

Keeping Faith in Democracy

Season 3 Episode 41

Marilynne Robinson’s new book,  “Lila,” has just been nominated for the National Book Award, the latest of a series of books set in a fictional Iowa town.  In addition to her fiction, she is also an accomplished essayist, and on this week’s show, Bill talks with her about her fervent belief in the power of grace and faith and her devotion to democracy.