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Moyers & Company
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.
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