Bruce Feiler: How Moses influences American history

St. Paul, Minn. — From the pilgrims to Independence Hall, the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement; from Presidents George Washington to Barack Obama author Bruce Feiler traces how the Exodus story of Moses plays out in American history.

Feiler discusses his newest book, "America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story" in conversation with Stephen Smith, executive editor of American RadioWorks.

Guests

• Bruce Feiler: Best-selling author of "Abraham," "Walking the Bible," and "Where God was Born." His latest book is "America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story." Host of the PBS Series, "Walking the Bible."
• Stephen Smith: Executive editor, American RadioWorks documentary unit. Reporter in the U.S., Asia, Europe, South Africa and Latin America. Winner of broadcast journalism's most prestigious honor, The duPont-Columbia University Gold Baton.

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Resources

• About Bruce Feiler