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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Fountains and Trade Wars
Fri 31 May 2002
Alistair Cooke examines George Bush's visit to Europe in the midst of a trade war.
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Secret of Eternal Youth
Fri 24 May 2002
Alistair Cooke examines the alleged forewarnings of 9/11, and the new elixir of life.
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Joy and Sorrow for the Libertarians
Fri 17 May 2002
Alistair Cooke analyses why China's newfound capitalism is fully sanctioned by Marx.
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Princes of the Church Live as Princes of the World
Fri 10 May 2002
Alistair Cooke explores how the Roman Catholic Church uses canon law to defend its clergy.
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New York: How are you Doing?
Fri 3 May 2002
Alistair Cooke considers the psychological damage of the 9/11 attacks on school children.
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The Catholic Church and Child Sex Abuse
Fri 26 Apr 2002
Alistair Cooke on the scandals of child sex abuse by clergy in the Roman Catholic Church.
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A Window of Relief
Fri 19 Apr 2002
Alistair Cooke examines the political split over the attitude of Ariel Sharon.
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Middle East: Mind Your Language
Fri 12 Apr 2002
Alistair Cooke examines the US involvement in the Isreal and Palestinian conflict.
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Medical Buzz Words
Fri 5 Apr 2002
Alistair Cooke considers the use of medical buzz words such as virus and Alzheimer鈥檚.
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Persian Poets Need Not Apply
Fri 29 Mar 2002
Alistair Cooke contrasting the ways in which English and American schools teach science.
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Memory of a True Great
Fri 15 Mar 2002
Alistair Cooke pays tribute to the champion golfer and lawyer Robert Tyre Jones.
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The Day the Money Stopped
Fri 8 Mar 2002
Alistair Cooke recalls the day in 1933 when every bank in America shut.
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High Noon
Fri 1 Mar 2002
Alistair Cooke considers the flawed ideology behind the idea of an "axis of evil".
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Giuliani Receives Knighthood
Fri 22 Feb 2002
Alistair Cooke reveals America's objections and misconceptions of honours.
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The Next Step for the USA
Fri 15 Feb 2002
Alistair Cooke expresses his concern about the US government's desire to invade Iraq.
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Pork and Dogs
Fri 8 Feb 2002
Alistair Cooke explains why we should all be interested in the President's budget.
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Aftermath of War
Fri 1 Feb 2002
Alistair Cooke examines the ever changing nature of war and the Geneva Conventions.
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Batten Down the Hatches
Fri 25 Jan 2002
Alistair Cooke examines the very real impact of inaccurate weather forecasts.
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Living Like a Queen
Fri 18 Jan 2002
Would you live like a Queen? Alistair Cooke examines the lifestyles of the Royals.
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There's No Place Like Home
Fri 11 Jan 2002
Alistair Cooke examines changes to US law making after 9/11 and Milosevic at the Hague.
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Ringing the Changes
Fri 4 Jan 2002
Alistair Cooke muses on George Bush's election and President Putin's visit to New York.
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Tears and Anthems
Fri 28 Dec 2001
Alistair Cooke reflects on why the national anthem is more emotive since the 9/11 attack.
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The Messiah at Christmas
Fri 21 Dec 2001
In the wake of 9/11, Alistair Cooke remembers introducing Bernstein to Handel's Messiah.
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The Golden Gate
Fri 14 Dec 2001
Alistair Cooke discusses the rumour of a potential attack on the San Francisco Bridge.
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Security, Civil Rights and New Laws
Fri 7 Dec 2001
Racial profiling at airports since 9/11 is an ethical dilemma for Alistair Cooke.
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The Terrorists' Trojan Horse
Fri 30 Nov 2001
Born in the USA? Alistair Cooke reflects on Al-Qaeda's use of home grown terrorists.
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French forces in Afghanistan, November 2001
Fri 23 Nov 2001
The assassinations of Lincoln and Kennedy. Plus UN debate on war with Afghanistan.
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Project Space Guard
Fri 16 Nov 2001
Extraterrestrial catastrophes remind Alistair Cooke of The Space Guard Project.
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The Stars and Stripes
Fri 9 Nov 2001
Alistair Cooke reflects on the outburst of flag hanging since the 9/11 attacks.
Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
