Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Bush Jr Years (2001- 2004)

Feb 20 2004 7.9k

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The 9/11 attacks, the war on terror and invasion of Iraq defined George W Bush’s first term. A fascinating social, cultural and political look at American life from Alistair Cooke

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Alistair Cooke's Last Letter

Feb 20 2004 13 mins

In Alistair Cooke's last letter, he considers how the war in Iraq is a key element in the run-up to the US Presidential Election.

How WWI turned slimming into a fashion

Feb 13 2004 13 mins

Alistair Cooke recalls how slimming became fashionable during the food shortages that followed the First World War.

Encounters with Intelligence

Feb 06 2004 13 mins

Alistair Cooke looks at the meaning of 'intelligence' and recounts how he was mistaken for a spy during World War II.

Was Saddam a Threat or Not?

Jan 30 2004 13 mins

Alistair Cooke discusses the resignation of the US chief weapons inspector, Dr David Kay.

The Day of the GP is Over

Jan 23 2004 13 mins

Alistair Cooke remembers the days before specialisation when doctors in the USA used to make house calls.

Temperatures Drop

Jan 16 2004 13 mins

Alistair Cooke thinks back to a winter in Palm Beach, as Arctic weather hits the northern states.

Not Worth Talking About

Jan 09 2004 13 mins

Alistair Cooke refuses to join the throng of commentators writing themselves into exhaustion about the presidential candidates.

The Problem with Sport

Jan 02 2004 13 mins

With the New Year unfolding, Alistair Cooke wonders what makes people favour athletic prowess over academic skill.

Pork Barrel Politics

Dec 26 2003 13 mins

As the United States enters an election year, Alistair Cooke describes how congressmen will be trying to secure re-appointment.

Birth of a Christmas Fairy Tale

Dec 19 2003 13 mins

Alistair Cooke recalls the circumstances that led to the creation of Charles Dickens' most famous story.