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).
Episodes to download
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Freedom of Information Act
Fri 23 Feb 1979
Freedom of Information Act reveals government collection of data.
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Chinese visit rattles USSR
Fri 9 Feb 1979
Soviets rattled over Chinese deputy premier's visit to US.
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End of the year report, 1978
Fri 29 Dec 1978
Gloomy end of year report with inflation looming and prices rising.
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Mid-term election, November 1978
Fri 24 Nov 1978
Mid-term election. Local issues skew public view of Carter.
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Economic predictions, November 1978
Fri 17 Nov 1978
Economic predictions. Possible recession looming.
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Muhammad Ali, September 1978
Fri 22 Sep 1978
Muhammad Ali on Dick Cavett show September 1978. Rising popularity of Edward Kennedy.
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Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
