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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1985 Mexico City Earthquake
Fri 27 Sep 1985
The alleged corruption stalling the recovery of Mexico City after a ruinous earthquake.
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On the 40th anniversary of the United Nations
Fri 20 Sep 1985
The closure of the East River Drive ahead of the meeting of the UN in New York.
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Summer's end, September 1985
Fri 13 Sep 1985
As the summer folk depart coastal places can settle back into normal life.
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Hurricane Elena, 1985
Fri 6 Sep 1985
An increase in the legal drinking age to 21, and the path of Hurricane Elena.
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Kevin Curren and Flushing Meadows
Fri 30 Aug 1985
A grey cloud hangs over the career of tennis player Kevin Curren.
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Moscow's spy dust
Fri 23 Aug 1985
Uproar over Soviet use of 'spy dust' to keep track of Americans in Moscow.
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General Douglas MacArthur and the Japanese surrender
Fri 16 Aug 1985
A recollection of the end of the conflict in the Pacific during the Second World War.
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The president's nose
Fri 9 Aug 1985
President Reagan admits to having skin cancer removed from nose.
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Francis Perkins and the US deficit
Fri 2 Aug 1985
Francis Perkins memoires, and an analysis of Reagan's plan to reduce the deficit.
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South Africa boycott
Fri 26 Jul 1985
Arguments over whether to pull out US companies from South Africa.
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Simpler taxes suggested by president, 1985
Fri 31 May 1985
Reagan outlines plan to simplify America's tax structure.
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Trade deficit with Japan
Fri 17 May 1985
Strong dollar sees trade deficit soar as US shoppers buy Japanese.
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Voters back Bitburg visit
Fri 10 May 1985
Fears over president's visit to Bitburg military cemetery unfounded.
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Senator Sam Ervin
Fri 26 Apr 1985
In praise of Sam Ervin, the Southern senator who chaired the Watergate hearings.
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Politicising the dictionary
Fri 12 Apr 1985
Politically-slanted definitions have appeared in a new Oxford dictionary.
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Strong dollar hits jobs
Fri 22 Mar 1985
Exports down as strong dollar sees buyers seeking cheaper producers.
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Reagan budget defeated
Fri 15 Mar 1985
President's campaign pledge of 'no more taxes' unlikely to be upheld.
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Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
