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
Episodes to download
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A Hero's Welcome: John McCain is Back!
Fri 6 Apr 2001
Alistair Cooke considers Senator John McCain's campaign funding reform bill.
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The Entire Civilised World is Shocked Beyond Civilised Expression
Fri 30 Mar 2001
Alistair Cooke reflects on President Bush's decision not to support the Kyoto Treaty.
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Bush Leads from the Right
Fri 23 Mar 2001
Alistair Cooke considers the first two months of George W. Bush in the White House.
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Sounding the Alarm to Farmers
Fri 16 Mar 2001
Alistair Cooke reflects on the foot and mouth epidemic affecting Britain.
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The Vice Presidency and a Precaution Against Death
Fri 9 Mar 2001
Alistair Cooke considers the role of vice-presidents through history.
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A Villain of American History
Fri 2 Mar 2001
Alistair Cooke is shocked by the results of a recent poll to name the greatest presidents.
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The Scandal of Pardons and White House Furniture
Fri 23 Feb 2001
Clinton's White House departure inspires Alistair Cooke to explore past presidents' exits.
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From Shirtsleeves to Shirt Sleeves in Three Generations
Fri 16 Feb 2001
Alistair Cooke reflects on the rise and fall of wealth through three generations.
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Famous and Good Intermediate Clowns
Fri 9 Feb 2001
Alistair Cooke considers George W Bush's push to decentralise government.
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How am I doing?
Fri 2 Feb 2001
Working 9 to 5? Alistair Cooke investigates the quirky work habits of past US presidents.
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A Precautionary Bit of Advice
Fri 26 Jan 2001
Alistair Cooke compares the colourful characters of past US presidents.
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Grandiose Inaugurations we Have Known
Fri 19 Jan 2001
After George Bush鈥檚 inauguration, Alistair Cooke recalls Andrew Jackson鈥檚 rowdy induction.
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First and Foremost Bureaucrats
Fri 12 Jan 2001
Reports of pollution in the North Sea remind Alistair Cooke of a childhood fishing trip.
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The Magic of the Internet?
Fri 5 Jan 2001
Alistair Cooke debates whether the internet is the miracle cure for the US economy.
Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
