The Bush Jr Years (2001- 2004) Podcast
The 9/11 attacks, the war on terror and invasion of Iraq defined George W Bush鈥檚 first term. A fascinating social, cultural and political look at American life from Alistair Cooke
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Christmas Reflections
Fri 27 Dec 2002
Three famous ghosts of Christmas past are remembered by Alistair Cooke.
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The Daily Sweat of Politics
Fri 20 Dec 2002
Alistair Cooke recalls President Lyndon Johnson鈥檚 struggle to create Medicare.
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Remembering a Dear Friend
Fri 13 Dec 2002
Upon the death of a dear friend, Alistair Cooke reveals a secret about President Kennedy.
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The Marshall Plan
Fri 6 Dec 2002
Alistair Cooke reflects on George W Bush's obsession with Saddam Hussein.
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Patriotism, Thanksgiving - and Apple Sauce
Fri 29 Nov 2002
Alistair Cooke recalls when Roosevelt named the 24 November as the day of Thanksgiving.
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Armageddon Can Wait
Fri 22 Nov 2002
After a turbulent few years, Alistair Cooke likens the yearly events to biblical stories.
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Iraq's Midsummer Nightmare
Fri 15 Nov 2002
Alistair Cooke considers the effectiveness of the UN resolutions on Saddam Hussein.
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When the Miraculous Computer Fails
Fri 8 Nov 2002
Alistair Cooke reveals the consequences of a polling computer crash.
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All Politics is Local
Fri 1 Nov 2002
Alistair Cooke recalls his very odd introduction to American politics.
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Implement Me No Directives!
Fri 25 Oct 2002
Alistair Cooke judges the language used by the Old Testament, Churchill and UN treaties.
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Heaven on the Half Shell
Fri 18 Oct 2002
Alistair Cooke reflects on the historical connection between China and California.
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Protest for Peace
Fri 11 Oct 2002
On hearing anti-war protests, Alistair Cooke recalls the American Civil War drafting riot.
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What the American People Want
Fri 4 Oct 2002
Alistair Cooke reflects on the opinion poll discoveries of George H Gallup.
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Watch out for Isidore
Fri 27 Sep 2002
It鈥檚 all in the name for Alistair Cooke as he ponders hurricane titles and biblical names.
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President Kennedy had Just had a Nasty Shock
Fri 20 Sep 2002
Alistair Cooke remembers the Cuban missile crisis and Nixon's golf club scandal.
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It's Been Hard Convincing Allies that it's War
Fri 13 Sep 2002
On first anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Alistair Cooke muses on a new type of warfare.
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President Bush II has never been busier, 2002
Fri 6 Sep 2002
Alistair Cooke reflects on President Bush's workload during the Iraq crisis.
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Fireworks over Manhattan
Fri 30 Aug 2002
Alistair Cooke reflects on the tribute to 9/11 heroes at the US Open.
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If in Doubt, Find an Anniversary
Fri 23 Aug 2002
Alistair Cooke explores the weird and wonderful anniversaries of 1902.
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Cool it, Man!
Fri 16 Aug 2002
Floods in Europe remind Alistair Cooke of the damage done to Dresden during WWII.
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Fri 9 Aug 2002
Alistair Cooke considers Europe鈥檚 reliance on the UN for dealing with Saddam Hussein.
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Dead Cat Bounce
Fri 2 Aug 2002
After news of a double-dip recession, Alistair Cooke discusses Pope John Paul II鈥檚 visit.
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Am I My Brother's Keeper?
Fri 26 Jul 2002
Alistair Cooke reflects on the generosity of Andrew Carnegie.
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The Avenues to Express Greed had Grown
Fri 19 Jul 2002
Alistair Cooke considers the language used by Alan Greenspan to calm the stock markets
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Don't Name it, Cure it
Fri 12 Jul 2002
Alistair Cooke examines what President Bush is doing about fraudulent financial deals.
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The Old West
Fri 5 Jul 2002
Alistair Cooke considers the argument that sweat shop work is good for the employees.
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American Policy has One Main Aim
Fri 28 Jun 2002
A letter from a student leads Alistair Cooke to consider anti-semitism in New York.
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Goldfinger is Still Alive and Well
Fri 21 Jun 2002
Alistair Cooke remembers Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and the second Gulf War.
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The Last of the Old Time Gangsters
Fri 14 Jun 2002
Alistair Cooke remembers the life and death of infamous American Mafia boss John Gotti.
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A Ruin Running to the Horizon
Fri 7 Jun 2002
Alistair Cooke reflects on the removal of the Twin Towers debris from Ground Zero.
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