Picture: "Wall Street Bubbles; -- Always the same." Caricature of John Pierpont Morgan as a bull blowing bubbles which say "inflated values." May 22, 1901. by J. Ottman Lithographic Company. Collection of the Library of Congress. High resolution image available here. "This is the big one."
Since the first rumblings of the sub-prime mortgage meltdown, BILL MOYERS JOURNAL has stayed on the story of the economic collapse with original reporting and insightful interviews, making headlines and informing the public with greater range and depth than any other telecast.
From economists to community organizers, Wall Street financiers to historians, guests on BILL MOYERS JOURNAL provide powerful insight into the roots of the crisis and have stimulated a crucial national dialogue on its causes, effects and possible solutions.
You can explore and share JOURNAL coverage of the meltdown in the video player below. Also, find the must-read guide to understanding the tumult, and a complete list of links to JOURNAL coverage in the References and Readings.
