From Nixon to Carter (1969-1980) Podcast
From America’s great hope after Nixon’s election victory, to disillusionment after Watergate through to President Carter’s election. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alastair Cooke (1908 – 2004).
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New York Times mistake
Fri 19 Oct 1979
Muddling a neutron for a neutrino, and the death of actor Clarence Muse.
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Pope John Paul II's visit
Fri 5 Oct 1979
Pope John Paul II's joyous visit to the US, and Catholicism in America.
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Dubious poll results
Fri 28 Sep 1979
Doubt cast on reliability of polls testing Carter's ratings with the voters.
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Jean Seberg and the FBI, 1979
Fri 21 Sep 1979
How actress Jean Seberg (1938-79) was tormented by the FBI.
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Murder of Lord Mountbatten
Fri 31 Aug 1979
Mountbatten murder prompts need for clearer understanding of Irish conflict.
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The politics of plain speaking
Fri 3 Aug 1979
When times are tough, it pays politicians to speak plainly.
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Carter silent on oil crisis
Fri 6 Jul 1979
President Carter cancels television speech on oil crisis.
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Gromyko's threat to SALT treaty
Fri 29 Jun 1979
Soviet foreign minister Gromyko threatens to sink SALT treaty.
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The murder of Bill Stewart in Nicaragua, 1979
Fri 22 Jun 1979
The horror of seeing reporter Bill Stewart shot dead in Nicaragua in front of TV cameras.
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Government unable to vouch for nuclear safety
Fri 13 Apr 1979
Public voice fears as government unable to guarantee nuclear safety.
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Three Mile Island Accident
Fri 6 Apr 1979
The future of nuclear power following the Three Mile Island disaster.
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Inflation at 14.4 per cent
Fri 30 Mar 1979
Inflation rises to over 14 per cent. Carter praised for Egypt-Israel peace deal.
Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
