The Clinton Years (1997-2000) Podcast
Alistair Cooke on Bill Clinton’s second term including Monica Lewinsky scandal, the attempt to impeach him, the al-Qaeda attack on US embassies in east Africa and war in Kosovo.
Bill Clinton’s second term was dominated at home by the Monica Lewinsky scandal and the attempt to impeach him, but there were major events abroad with the al-Qaeda attack on US embassies in east Africa and the war in Kosovo. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).
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Impeachment for Clinton?
Fri 11 Sep 1998
As the Lewinsky report is published the House starts considering an impeachment trial.
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Son of Black Monday
Fri 4 Sep 1998
The August 1998 financial crash is compared to Black Monday 1987 and Black Thursday 1929.
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US cruise missile strikes
Fri 28 Aug 1998
US cruise missile strikes in Sudan and Afghanistan and Clinton makes a public appearance.
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The President will address the nation
Fri 21 Aug 1998
President Clinton admits affair with Lewinsky to the grand jury and makes a TV apology.
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The threat of Y2K
Fri 14 Aug 1998
The threat posed by the Y2K computer glitch and what is being done to avert disaster.
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Proposition 227, immigration and English
Fri 7 Aug 1998
California passes proposition 227: to only teach Spanish speaking immigrants in English.
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The evolution of the grand jury
Fri 31 Jul 1998
Clinton subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury and the US grand jury system explained.
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Clinton's high aproval rating and Monica Lewinsky
Fri 24 Jul 1998
Allegations that Clinton persuaded Monica Lewinsky to give false testimony examined.
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Texas heatwave and investigating Clinton
Fri 17 Jul 1998
The emergency of the 1998 Texas heatwave and testimony from Clinton's Secret Service men.
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Roy Rogers and cinema cowboys
Fri 10 Jul 1998
Remembering Roy Rogers and some other great cinema cowboys Wayne, Cooper, Hart and Canutt.
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Bad behaviour in tennis and chivalry in golf
Fri 3 Jul 1998
The rise and fall of bad behaviour in tennis and golf, final refuge of sporting chivalry.
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Clinton in China, June 1998
Fri 26 Jun 1998
President Clinton visits China, considering US - Chinese relations and Nixon's 1972 visit.
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Japan's economy, Louise Woodward and homosexuality
Fri 19 Jun 1998
The US intervenes to help Japan's economy and Louise Woodward returns to England.
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El NiΓ±o making Congress restless
Fri 12 Jun 1998
Religious freedom, anti-Catholic feeling, same-sex marriage and El NiΓ±o.
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Barry Goldwater (1909-1998)
Fri 5 Jun 1998
Remembering Barry Goldwater, the most influential presidential runner-up in US history.
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Immigrants to America and assimilation
Fri 29 May 1998
Considering what happens if immigrants don't want to be assimilated into American culture.
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The Microsoft monopoly actions
Fri 22 May 1998
Microsoft faces legal challenenges to its alleged Internet Explorer web browser monopoly.
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India's first nuclear tests
Fri 15 May 1998
India launches a series of nuclear tests, taking the American government by surprise.
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Medicine, inventions and the quick-fix
Fri 8 May 1998
Groundless promises of the media's daily medical miracle and the desire for a quick-fix.
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California's progressive social legislation
Fri 1 May 1998
Homogenisation of US life and why California leads in creating new social legislation.
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US anti-smoking legislation
Fri 24 Apr 1998
US anti-smoking legislation, teenage smoking and the efforts of the pro-smoking lobby.
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US financial regulation
Fri 17 Apr 1998
Financial regulation in Asia and the US and the uncertain future of the investment bubble.
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Consequences of the Disability Act
Fri 10 Apr 1998
Practical consequences of the US act banning discrimination against the disabled.
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Clinton sexual assault case thrown out
Fri 3 Apr 1998
Paula Jones' civil prosecution of Clinton for an alleged 1991 sexual assault thrown out.
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St Patrick's Day controversies
Fri 20 Mar 1998
Controversies behind the NYC St Patrick's Day parade: Gay rights and Northern Ireland.
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US power and responsibility abroad
Fri 13 Mar 1998
Examining America's responsibilities for protecting life and 'liberty' around the world.
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Bill Gates and the Senate Judiciary Committee
Fri 6 Mar 1998
Bill Gates appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee in a monopoly investigation.
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Jerome Murray, inventor (1912-1998)
Fri 27 Feb 1998
Remembering inventor Jerome Murray's many discreet but very usefull creations.
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Investigating President Clinton
Fri 20 Feb 1998
Outlining the investigation which has led to the Clinton and Lewinsky allegations.
Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
