The Bush Sr Years (1989-1992) Podcast
George Bush鈥檚 presidency, the Panama invasion, the Soviet bloc collapse and the first war in Iraq. Alistair Cooke's fascinating look at American life.
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Space shuttle Endeavour
Fri 15 May 1992
The details of the latest mission by the space shuttle Endeavour.
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Cities and social problems
Fri 8 May 1992
The work of Jack Kemp, the Secretary of Housing and Development.
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Riots in Los Angeles, 1992
Fri 1 May 1992
The Rodney King police trial and the start of the 1992 LA riots.
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Tax fraud
Fri 17 Apr 1992
The case of Leona Helmsley (1920-2007), the New York hotelier accused of tax fraud.
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Perils of the welfare state
Fri 10 Apr 1992
Details of Ross Perot's plan to reduce the welfare state.
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The Army of North Virginia
Fri 3 Apr 1992
The last stand of General E Lee in North Virginia on 9th July 1865.
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The French and immigration
Fri 27 Mar 1992
The differing attitudes of the French and Americans to immigration.
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The bank of the House of Representatives
Fri 20 Mar 1992
The closure of the bank of the House of Representatives is examined by Alistair Cooke.
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What Richard Nixon did next
Fri 13 Mar 1992
A profile of Richard Nixon's dimplomatic work after leaving office.
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Pat Buchanan
Fri 6 Mar 1992
Is a vote for Pat Buchanan in the New Hampshire primary a vote against George Bush?
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Judge Clarence Thomas
Fri 28 Feb 1992
The details of the allegations made against Judge Clarence Thomas in 1992.
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Japanese Americans 1942
Fri 21 Feb 1992
The order by FDR to remove of all Japanese living in California in 1942.
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New Hampshire primaries 1992
Fri 14 Feb 1992
Who are the candidates in the 1992 New Hampshire primary election?
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US defence spending
Fri 31 Jan 1992
The reactions of both Republicans and Democrats to the cutting of the US defence budget.
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Governor Bill Clinton
Fri 24 Jan 1992
The press scrutiny of the personal life of Governor Bill Clinton in 1992.
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Operation Desert Storm
Fri 17 Jan 1992
What can be learned from the successes and failures of Operation Desert Storm?
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Japanese trade
Fri 10 Jan 1992
A history of Japanese trade and how General MacArthur shaped modern Japan
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American public schools
Fri 3 Jan 1992
The work of Kevin Welch, and the limitations of American public schools.
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Shared concerns in Britain and America
Fri 27 Dec 1991
Considering an increased sharing of economic and social concerns across the Atlantic.
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America鈥檚 recession and Russian nuclear security
Fri 20 Dec 1991
Recession in America, more modest foreign policy aims and nuclear fears in ex-USSR states.
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Robert Maxwell and libel law
Fri 13 Dec 1991
Robert Maxwell, obscuring controversy and comparing libel law in England and the US.
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Biden and Kinnock
Fri 6 Dec 1991
Joe Biden's alleged plagiarism of a speech by Neil Kinnock in 1987.
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George H W's popularity in 1991
Fri 29 Nov 1991
Why has the American public lost confidence in George H W Bush?
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David Duke
Fri 22 Nov 1991
A profile of David Duke, former Klu Klux Klan member and potential governor of Louisiana.
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The lucky George Bush
Fri 15 Nov 1991
Will George Bush's luck prevail and inspire confidence in the American public in 1991?
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Robert Maxwell and Fred MacMurray
Fri 8 Nov 1991
Profiles of Robert Maxwell and Fred MacMurray, who both passed away in 1991.
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Tobacco brands at the 1991 World Baseball Series
Fri 1 Nov 1991
Why did the Federal Trade Commission ban tobacco brands after the World Baseball Series?
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1991 Cambodian peace treaty
Fri 25 Oct 1991
Cambodian dictator Pol Pot is compared to Saddam Hussein and Fidel Castro.
Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
