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The Most Significant Event of Recent Times
Alistair Cooke considers the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear power station explosion.
A National Figure of Charm and Pity
Alistair Cooke considers the sole survivor of a capsized boat full of illegal immigrants.
Buying Judges and Acquiring a Patron Saint
Alistair Cook examines Irish heritage in America and the celebrations of St.Patrick's Day.
A Brief Joust and Tumble with Sir Galahad
Alistair Cook looks at the rise and fall of Senator John McCain.
Double diplomatic turmoil
America's tricky relationship with Taiwan.
Fuelling Inflation
Alistair Cooke considers how oil price may affect the future of the US more than politics.
Charles Schulz: A Great and Good Man
Alistair Cooke commemorates the life of Charles Schultz, the creator of Charlie Brown.
Fickle Crushes and Volatile Markets
Alistair Cook remembers a forgotten lesson: the folly of economic prophecy.
Conventional Wisdom
Alistair Cook reflects on the history of how political parties choose their candidates.
A Gentleman but not a Scholar
Alistair Cook reviews how the United Nations reacted to a scolding from Senator J Helms.
