FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2006       

Contact:  Bobbie Fisher, Director of Corporate Communications
WHRO – 757.889.9107 ph       757.451.6862 fax
bobbie.fisher@whro.org

WHRO TV15 WELCOMES BILL MOYERS BACK TO PUBLIC TELEVISION
Faith and Reason Series Begins June 27th

Norfolk:  Public television station WHRO (TV15) will air a new seven-part series, Bill Moyers on Faith & Reason, premiering on Tuesday, June 27 at 10pm, and on six consecutive Tuesday nights at 10pm.  In the tradition of the landmark Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth, the Moyers series will feature provocative conversations about the role of religion in shaping the world, with guests Margaret Atwood, Mary Gordon, Martin Amis, Richard Rodriguez, and others.  The conversations provide revelatory observation on the long-running argument between believers and disbelievers, and enlightening perspective on the fear, violence and intolerance that grip our times.  The series delivers fresh perspective that taps into an undercurrent in the national discussion and resonates with the religious, the non-religious, and those in between.

Bill Moyers on Faith & Reason will be supported by an extensive companion Web site at www.pbs.org/moyers, where visitors can interact, give feedback and discuss the issues presented in the series.  After the broadcast, each episode will be available in its entirety for viewing online.    

WHRO is a public service media company that promotes education, culture and citizenship through a variety of services.  Every day, thousands of viewers and listeners tune in to broadcast programming on WHRO TV 15, WHRV 89.5FM and WHRO 90.3FM and the Hampton Roads Voice for the Print Handicapped.  Owned by 14 local school divisions, WHRO delivers educational services to 286,000 students and 25,000 educators per month.  Since its founding 45 years ago to support education, WHRO has employed creativity and technology to enrich audiences through content that educates, entertains and promotes understanding.