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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Colonel North's orders
Fri 12 May 1989
Who was giving Colonel Oliver North his orders when he was aiding the Nicaraguan rebels?
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The Missouri abortion case
Fri 28 Apr 1989
The case of Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, a landmark trial on abortion rights.
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Happy birthday, Charlie Chaplin
Fri 21 Apr 1989
A profile of Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
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Atlanta and Augusta
Fri 14 Apr 1989
A history of the Augusta National Golf Club from its formation in 1777.
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James Munroe's declaration of independence
Fri 7 Apr 1989
President James Munroe's battle to keep America out of the hands of European invaders.
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A Portrait Of Washington, D.C.
Fri 31 Mar 1989
A brief history of Washington and an investigation in to the abnormally high crime rate.
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The New York City Board of Estimate
Fri 24 Mar 1989
Is the New York City Board of Estimate an unconstitutional organisation?
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Food safety and standards
Fri 17 Mar 1989
The poisoning of two grapes from Chile, and the role of the EPA and FDA.
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The continuing case of John Tower
Fri 10 Mar 1989
Do a politician's personal problems affect their ability to govern?
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John Tower and Colonel North
Fri 3 Mar 1989
Do the personal problems of John Tower mean he is unable to advise President Bush?
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Satanic Verses outcry
Fri 24 Feb 1989
Book stores return book to public display after initial removal.
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1989 Soviet-Chinese summit
Fri 17 Feb 1989
The background to, and aftermath of, the 1989 Soviet-Chinese summit in Beijing.
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Revenue enhancements and the Nixon files
Fri 10 Feb 1989
What is the difference between a tax and a revenue enhancement?
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Bush's stance on abortion
Fri 27 Jan 1989
A discussion on President Bush's position on the difficult issue of abortion.
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Bush's first week and 'African-Americans'
Fri 20 Jan 1989
Reverend Jessie Jackson's campaign for the recognition of the term 'African-American'.
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The inauguration of George Bush, 1989
Fri 13 Jan 1989
A review of George H W Bush's cabinet, and his campaign for the presidency.
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George Bush, the 41st president
Fri 6 Jan 1989
The arrival of George H W Bush as the President of the United States of America.
Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
