amen. >> the book is "the trouble ball," the poet is martÍn espada. thank you for being with me. >> thank you very much. ♪ >> that's it for this week. i have some further thoughts on our website about the filibuster and how it cripples government and democracy. that's at billmoyers.com. see you there and see you here next time. ♪ ♪ . >>> don't wait a week to get more moyers, visit billmoyers.com for episodes and feates. this episode of "moye & compan i available on dvd for $19.95. to order, call 1-800-336-1987 or write to the address on your screen. funding is provided by karg neg gay corporation of new york, celebrating 100 years of philanthropy and committed to doing real and permanent good in the world. the kohlberg foundation. independent production fund, with support from the partridge foundation, a john and polly guth charitable fund. the clements foundation. park foundation, dedicated to heightening public awareness of critical issues. the herb alpert foundation, supporting organizations whose mission is to promote compassion and creativity in

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