Bill Moyers was a press secretary. A political strategist. A White House insider.
But that is not how I remember him.
I remember the man who left the halls of power to chase big ideas. Who sat across from Joseph Campbell and helped bring The Power of Myth to millions. Who gave us A World of Ideas, long thoughtful conversations with poets, scientists, philosophers, and presidents. The kind of show that did not rush, did not shout, did not shrink from complexity. And made it look easy.
He will never know this, but he was a hero of mine. One of the reasons you are hearing my voice now. Because those conversations helped young James decide to tell stories. I am still chasing him. I will never catch up. And that is fine.
Some people run to be first. Others run to keep the story alive. Bill Moyers did both.
Bill Moyers died on June 26 in New York City. He was 91.
Rest in peace Bill.
On that note I am James A. Brown and as always be well.
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