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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke Episodes

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    Prescription for a Pessimist

    After a break from the news, Alistair Cooke reflects on how knowledge affects the psyche.

  2. Life's a Gamble!

    Alistair Cooke reflects on the political centrism occuring in both the US and the UK.

  3. The City that Waits

    Alistair Cooke examines how power supply issues in San Francisco now eclipse earthquakes.

  4. California Dreaming

    Alistair Cooke considers arguments surrounding the power failure crisis in California.

  5. A Universal Shout

    Alistair Cooke considers the anti-American sentiments being shouted from around the globe.

  6. The Supreme Court

    Alistair Cooke reflects on the Supreme Court and the way in which it makes its decisions.

  7. The Media Just Love Anniversaries - However Grim

    On the anniversary of the Columbine massacre, Alistair Cooke examines the media reporting.

  8. Trilbies are Fashionable Again!

    With a new trilby at the ready, Alistair Cooke considers the problem of CO2 emissions.

  9. DΓ©jΓ  Vu All Over Again

    Alistair Cooke reflects on the crash landing of an American spy plane on a Chinese island.

  10. A Hero's Welcome: John McCain is Back!

    Alistair Cooke considers Senator John McCain's campaign funding reform bill.

  11. The Entire Civilised World is Shocked Beyond Civilised Expression

    Alistair Cooke reflects on President Bush's decision not to support the Kyoto Treaty.

  12. Bush Leads from the Right

    Alistair Cooke considers the first two months of George W. Bush in the White House.

  13. Sounding the Alarm to Farmers

    Alistair Cooke reflects on the foot and mouth epidemic affecting Britain.

  14. The Vice Presidency and a Precaution Against Death

    Alistair Cooke considers the role of vice-presidents through history.

  15. A Villain of American History

    Alistair Cooke is shocked by the results of a recent poll to name the greatest presidents.

  16. The Scandal of Pardons and White House Furniture

    Clinton's White House departure inspires Alistair Cooke to explore past presidents' exits.

  17. From Shirtsleeves to Shirt Sleeves in Three Generations

    Alistair Cooke reflects on the rise and fall of wealth through three generations.

  18. Famous and Good Intermediate Clowns

    Alistair Cooke considers George W Bush's push to decentralise government.

  19. How am I doing?

    Working 9 to 5? Alistair Cooke investigates the quirky work habits of past US presidents.

  20. A Precautionary Bit of Advice

    Alistair Cooke compares the colourful characters of past US presidents.

  21. Grandiose Inaugurations we Have Known

    After George Bush’s inauguration, Alistair Cooke recalls Andrew Jackson’s rowdy induction.

  22. First and Foremost Bureaucrats

    Reports of pollution in the North Sea remind Alistair Cooke of a childhood fishing trip.

  23. The Magic of the Internet?

    Alistair Cooke debates whether the internet is the miracle cure for the US economy.

  24. America is Back to Normal

    After the presidential election excitement, Alistair Cooke ponders the secrets to old age.

  25. How Wrong We've Been, from Madison to Roosevelt

    Alistair Cooke discusses the confirmation of the new president, George Bush.

  26. An Embarrassing Relic of Authoritarianism

    Alistair Cooke contemplates the pros and cons of democracy.

  27. Bedazzled and Bewildered

    Alistair Cooke asks whether voting result doubts are paralysing America's government.

  28. It's a Nine Ring Circus and You'll Never be Bored

    Alistair Cooke compares the voting irregularities of 1876 to the current electoral crisis.

  29. The Origin of the Continental Blow Out

    After feasting on turkey and yams, Alistair Cooke delves into the origins of Thanksgiving.

  30. The Florida re-count, 2000

    The various legal issues underlying the failure to elect a new President.

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