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Dramatic Turns of History

Alistair Cooke analyses the consequence of Saddam Hussain's decision to invade Kuwait.

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The Maddest and Most Criminal of Tyrants

Alistair Cooke examines tyrants who commit mass murder and compares Stalin with Hitler.

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Were We Misled into War?

Alistair Cooke asks whether the invasion of Iraq was based on a false premise.

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Meeting the Stars

Alistair Cooke remembers meeting Ronald Colman and Katherine Hepburn.

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The Power of a Phrase

Alistair Cooke examines the power of the catchphrase "winds of change".

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It's Dangerous for Journalists to Retire

Nonagenarian Alistair Cooke rejects any idea of retiring.

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The Original Fast Talker

Alistair Cooke pays tribute to Bob Hope and Lord Shawcross.

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Healing the Alliance Against Terrorism

After a debate on tackling terrorism, Alistair Cooke reassesses his opinion of the UN.

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Some Colourful Legends are Based in Fact

Alistair Cooke recalls some intriguing myths about Winston Churchill.

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It Seemed like Doomsday at the Time

After recent power cuts, Alistair Cooke reflects on the importance of electricity.

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The Drastic Social Change in a Once Genteel Game

Alistair Cooke muses on Wimbledon's ability to reconcile historic tradition and modernity.

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A Million Iraqis Will Get the Message

Alistair Cooke contrasts the "crisis" in the tennis world with the troubles in Iraq.

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In Memory of Henry Longhurst

Alistair Cooke celebrates the life of golf commentator Henry Longhurst.

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A Category Five Hurricane

Whilst waiting for hurricane Isabel, Alistair Cooke tells a few tales.

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Why it Costs so Much to Rebuild Iraq

Alistair Cooke asks why it is costing so much to rebuild Iraq.

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I am a Jelly Doughnut

Alistair Cooke pays tribute to Robert Lochner and Alexander Butterfield.

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The California Election

Alistair Cooke contemplates Arnold Schwarzenegger's role as governor.

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Separated by Language

Alistair Cooke muses on curious linguistic differences between America and England.

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The Pledge of Allegiance

Alistair Cooke examines the Pledge of Allegiance and its role in a secular society.

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Towering Glass and Steel

Forty years on, Alistair Cooke examines the effect of destroying the Pennsylvania Station.

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Social Lion and Remarkable Architect

Alistair Cooke celebrates the architectural achievements of Stanford White.

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The Appetite for War

Alistair Cooke examines how casualty numbers influences the public's appetite for war.

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Chinese Textile Tariffs

Alistair Cooke compares Chinese import tax with the great depression Smoot-Hawley Tariff.

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Healthy Eating

In light of new concerns about healthy eating, Alistair Cooke reflects on Thanksgiving.

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Why the War Couldn't Wait

Alistair Cooke examines why it is so difficult to establish democracy in Iraq.

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Looking for an Anniversary

An anniversary gets Alistair Cooke out from a sticky broadcasting situation.

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Birth of a Christmas Fairy Tale

Charles Dickens’ Scrooge reminds Alistair Cooke of the uniting force of Christmas.

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Pork Barrel Politics

Alistair Cooke examines how congressmen secure re-appointments during an election year.

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The Problem with Sport

Alistair Cooke wonders what makes people favour athletic prowess over academic skill.

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Not Worth Talking About

Alistair Cooke refuses to exhaust himself describing all the presidential candidates.

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