The Reagan Years (1981-1988) Podcast
Ronald Reagan鈥檚 presidency: Reagonomics, the Grenada invasion, the Iran-contra scandal and reconciliation with the Soviet. Alistair Cooke's fascinating account of American life.
Ronald Reagan鈥檚 presidency, from Reagonomics and the invasion of Grenada in his first term, to the Iran-contra scandal and reconciliation with Soviet leader Mihail Gorbachev in his second. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 鈥� 2004).
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US bombing of Libya, 1986
Fri 25 Apr 1986
The aftermath of the US air-strikes against Libya on 15th April 1986.
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US attack on Libya
Fri 18 Apr 1986
American air forces bomb Libyan leader Gaddafi's terrorist headquarters.
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US-Libya missile battle
Fri 28 Mar 1986
Gulf of Sidra missile battle between US and Libya during navy manoeuvres.
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International airlines in trouble
Fri 14 Mar 1986
Cut-throat competition sees airlines facing bankruptcy or buyouts.
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Floods in California
Fri 7 Mar 1986
Northern California flooded after a year's rain falls in just over a week.
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Marcos overthrown by people power
Fri 28 Feb 1986
Philippines president ousted from office after election scandal.
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Reagan blunders over Marcos election
Fri 21 Feb 1986
President's 'enormous' blunder over Marcos election result shocks American press.
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Philippines election queried
Fri 14 Feb 1986
US troubleshooter Habib holding post-mortem on Philippines snap election.
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The US budget
Fri 7 Feb 1986
Who controls the spending budget in the US - the president or Congress?
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Christa McAuliffe and the Challenger disaster, 1986
Fri 31 Jan 1986
The death of space shuttle Challenger astronaut and school teacher Christa McAuliffe.
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Loans warning on economy, January 1986
Fri 24 Jan 1986
Top economist warns that loans could prompt financial crash.
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Martin Luther King day
Fri 17 Jan 1986
National holiday to honour Martin Luther King observed for the first time.
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Sanctions against Libya
Fri 10 Jan 1986
US imposes sanctions against Libya for its support of airport attackers.
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Reagan's Russian broadcast
Fri 3 Jan 1986
US and Soviet leaders in dual New Year greetings broadcasts.
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The computer age, 1985
Fri 29 Nov 1985
Entering the age of the computer, from MRI scans to word processors.
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Tennessee jails crisis
Fri 8 Nov 1985
Overcrowded jails in Tennessee lead judge to refuse prison sentences.
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Cholesterol discovery wins Nobel prize
Fri 18 Oct 1985
American discoveries about cholesterol could lead to new drug treatments.
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Hurricane Gloria
Fri 4 Oct 1985
Be thankful for today's weather forecasting when it's hurricane season.
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