Letter From America By Alistair Cooke: The Bush Jr Years (2001- 2004)
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- Duration: 36:35:33
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Synopsis
The 9/11 attacks, the war on terror and invasion of Iraq defined George W Bushs first term. A fascinating social, cultural and political look at American life from Alistair Cooke
Episodes
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Diplomacy and Public Relations
15/06/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke considers President Bush's political blueprints for his European policy discussions.
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Prescription for a Pessimist
08/06/2001 Duration: 13minAfter taking a break from the news in an attempt to remain light-hearted in the face of huge world problems, Alistair Cooke reflects on his timeout, and how news reports affect a person’s psyche.
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Life's a Gamble!
01/06/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke reflects on the political centrism occuring in both the US and the UK. He considers the new conservatism of the Labour party in Britain, and the differences between the Democrats and Republicans in the US.
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The City that Waits
25/05/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke examines how earthquakes in San Francisco are over shadowed by power problems, and reflects on President George W. Bush's reduction in foreign policy.
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California Dreaming
18/05/2001 Duration: 14minAlistair Cooke considers arguments surrounding the power failure crisis in California and explores the deregulation of resources.
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A Universal Shout
11/05/2001 Duration: 12minAlistair Cooke reflects on how the credibility of the United Nations has been eroded, and how a "universal shout" of anti-Americanism has echoed around the world.
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The Supreme Court
04/05/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke reflects on the Supreme Court and the way in which it makes its decisions.
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The Media Just Love Anniversaries - However Grim
27/04/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke examines the media depiction of violence and reviews the coverage of the second anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
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Trilbies are Fashionable Again!
20/04/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke considers the unfashionable problem of carbon dioxide emissions and the renewed amour for trilby wearing.
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Déjà Vu All Over Again
13/04/2001 Duration: 14minAlistair Cooke reflects on the crash landing of an American spy plane on a Chinese island.
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A Hero's Welcome: John McCain is Back!
06/04/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke considers Senator John McCain's campaign funding reform bill.
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The Entire Civilised World is Shocked Beyond Civilised Expression
30/03/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke reflects on President George W. Bush's decision not to support the Kyoto Treaty.
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Bush Leads from the Right
23/03/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke considers the first two months of George W. Bush in the White House.
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Sounding the Alarm to Farmers
16/03/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke reflects on the foot and mouth epidemic affecting Britain, and the ban implemented by America on all living animals imported from Europe.
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The Vice Presidency and a Precaution Against Death
09/03/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke considers the health of the American vice-president, Dick Cheney, and wonders whether the Senate could pass President Bush's tax bill and make it law.
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A Villain of American History
02/03/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke is shocked by the results from a national poll asking US citizens to name the four greatest presidents in American history.
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The Scandal of Pardons and White House Furniture
23/02/2001 Duration: 13minThe controversial Clinton exit inspires Alistair Cooke to investigate past presidents' departures from the White House.
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From Shirtsleeves to Shirt Sleeves in Three Generations
16/02/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke reflects on the generations of wealthy families who prosper or loose it all.
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Famous and Good Intermediate Clowns
09/02/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke remarks on the cynicism of old motion picture comic WC Fields and considers George W Bush's push to decentralise government.
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How am I doing?
02/02/2001 Duration: 13minAlistair Cooke investigates the quirky work habits of past US presidents, including Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan and Calvin Coolidge.