Political coverage of the two national conventions now in our rear-view mirror reflected the partisan events unfolding at each. My team and I wanted to offer an alternative -- independent voices who see the world differently from the two major parties. So I invited Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, the longest serving Independent in the history of Congress, to share his thoughts on the political process and how it both serves and neglects the true interests of everyday Americans.
In an extended clip below from this weekend's show, the senator describes how "dialing for dollars" distorts our leaders' perspectives on who they're actually representing, and how money's influence is transforming both our politics and society.
And here, Senator Sanders addresses the persistent charges that President Obama is a socialist. We know the truth, but who better to ask?
Watch the full conversation between Bill and Senator Sanders (as well as Green Party candidates Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala) this weekend on Moyers & Company. Explore more at BillMoyers.com.