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14/11/2010

The British author Jonathan Raban presents the programme from Seattle.

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21/11/2010

Americana examines the US effort to be accepted - among friends, neighbours and citizens.

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28/11/2010

As the holiday season hits the USA, Americana examines food choices and money struggles.

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05/12/2010

A portrait of the White American Liberal, plus actor Robert Duvall praises small town USA.

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12/12/2010

Gore Vidal; the USA's history and current relationship with debt; and ducks too.

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19/12/2010

Washington DC's 'Mayor For Life' Marion Barry on the real truths about the capital.

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26/12/2010

A 25-year-old US Sergeant on what it means to wear America's highest military honour.

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02/01/2011

How fit is America? A jog in Central Park and humiliation by a 10-year-old chess master.

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16/01/2011

"Live free or die" says the US's most libertarian state. What is American libertarianism?

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23/01/2011

With no licence fee, US public broadcasting still makes it happen. Americana asks: how?

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30/01/2011

Ron Reagan steps out of the shadow of his father's presidential legacy to tell his story.

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06/02/2011

Presidential Doctrine: a thing of the past, or a must-have for President Obama?

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13/02/2011

As the row over filibustering in the UK heats up, we look at the US use of the tactic.

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20/02/2011

A look at how Philadelphia balanced its budget, and who's speaking Elizabethan English.

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27/02/2011

Matt Frei examines the history of unions in America and what may come next.

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06/03/2011

With unrest and uncertainty in the Middle East what could or should the US do?

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13/03/2011

With a stalemate on Capitol Hill, Americana looks at the tough budget choices ahead.

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20/03/2011

The death penalty arrived with US settlers. Americana looks at crime and punishment today.

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27/03/2011

EL Doctorow discusses his newest book, All the Time in the World.

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03/04/2011

Science, technology and engineering can drive growth; are they driving America forward?

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10/04/2011

A look at how the political, social and racial tensions of the Civil War resonate today.

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17/04/2011

As US companies celebrate record growth, Matt Frei examines the gap between rich and poor.

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24/04/2011

Joe Scarborough on Republican 2012 contenders - and Dolly Parton on the Royal Wedding.

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01/05/2011

The American middle class defined, re-defined, sheltered, challenged and... eating SPAM.

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08/05/2011

Is a university education in America still worth the debt incurred by students?

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15/05/2011

Presenter Jonny Dymond examines America's knack for reasoned debate.

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22/05/2011

From the Kennedys to the Obamas, Americana looks at the impact of Irish roots on the USA.

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29/05/2011

Americana asks why English culture isn't widely celebrated across the United States.

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05/06/2011

In the melting pot of the US, Americana explores the heated debate over immigration.

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12/06/2011

Presenter Adam Brookes asks why President Obama's economic advisors keep leaving.

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