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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke Episodes

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    Ringing the Changes

    Alistair Cooke muses on George Bush's election and President Putin's visit to New York.

  2. Tears and Anthems

    Alistair Cooke reflects on why the national anthem is more emotive since the 9/11 attack.

  3. The Messiah at Christmas

    In the wake of 9/11, Alistair Cooke remembers introducing Bernstein to Handel's Messiah.

  4. The Golden Gate

    Alistair Cooke discusses the rumour of a potential attack on the San Francisco Bridge.

  5. Security, Civil Rights and New Laws

    Racial profiling at airports since 9/11 is an ethical dilemma for Alistair Cooke.

  6. The Terrorists' Trojan Horse

    Born in the USA? Alistair Cooke reflects on Al-Qaeda's use of home grown terrorists.

  7. French forces in Afghanistan, November 2001

    The assassinations of Lincoln and Kennedy. Plus UN debate on war with Afghanistan.

  8. Project Space Guard

    Extraterrestrial catastrophes remind Alistair Cooke of The Space Guard Project.

  9. The Stars and Stripes

    Alistair Cooke reflects on the outburst of flag hanging since the 9/11 attacks.

  10. The aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks

    Alistair Cooke reflects on how America is coping after the 9/11 terrorist attack.

  11. Living with anthrax

    Amid scares of anthrax in the post, Alistair Cooke considers the emotional effect of 9/11.

  12. In The Olden Time: Before 11 September

    Alistair Cooke reflects on how the September 11th attack has changed the American psyche.

  13. Blair and Bush: The special relationship

    Alistair Cooke reflects on Tony Blair's popularity ratings in America.

  14. Civil Rights and Censorship

    Alistair Cooke compares the UK government’s civil rights abuses with those of the USA.

  15. The "Loss of Eden"

    Alistair Cooke recalls Einstein’s warning letter to the US President about nuclear power.

  16. America on Standby

    In the 9/11 aftermath, Alistair Cooke reflects on Mayor Giuliani reaction to the attack.

  17. America's Day of Terror, 9/11

    Reactions to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11th 2001.

  18. A Conference Against Human Prejudice

    A UN convention on racism reminds Alistair Cooke of racism in professional tennis.

  19. The Threat from Wobbling Warheads

    Alistair Cooke reflects on President Bush's desire to build a defence missile shield.

  20. Financial Wizards and Economic Prophecy

    Alistair Cooke considers the worldwide pandemic of economic decline.

  21. Life, Death and Medical Research

    A coma patient makes Alistair Cooke consider the complex ethics of medical advancement.

  22. Golf: It's a Very Difficult Game

    A special mixed-couples golf match heightens Alistair Cooke's passion for golf.

  23. East meets West

    Alistair Cooke explores Europe's ignorance of America's long history with the Far East.

  24. Policies and Popularity

    Whilst poll ratings stagnate, Alistair Cooke considers George Bush's popularity.

  25. Stem Cell Brain Drain

    Alistair Cooke weighs up the political and ethical debates surrounding stem cell research.

  26. Secret Service Secrets

    Whilst Bush takes a vacation, Alistair Cooke considers the private life of the president.

  27. Ringing the Changes!

    Alistair Cooke reflects on the Independence Day celebrations and the Wimbledon finals.

  28. Changing Tastes: 25 Years of Social Taboos

    Alistair Cooke considers the changing social taboos and bigotries over the past 25 years.

  29. Wake Up to Summer

    Alistair Cooke considers how people alter their politics from a national to a local level.

  30. Diplomacy and Public Relations

    Alistair Cooke considers President Bush's European policy blueprints.

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