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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke Episodes

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    Paralysis by Analysis

    After the close election, Alistair Cooke considers what authority the President will have.

  2. The Day of Judgement

    Who will be the next President? Alistair Cooke evaluates Al Gore and George W Bush.

  3. Suffocating in an Ocean of Advertising

    The bombardment of Presidential election adverts becomes too much for Alistair Cooke.

  4. A Supreme Diarist

    Alistair Cooke celebrates the life and work of diarist James Agate.

  5. The World's Tumult and the Price of a Barrel of Oil

    How do conflicts in Jerusalem and Belgrade affect world trade? Alistair Cooke finds out.

  6. There He Goes Again

    Alistair Cook ponders the history of the American presidential debates.

  7. A Vague Beast Called Big Oil

    The rising prices of gasoline leads Alistair Cooke to wonder who the culprit is.

  8. Just the Facts, Ma'am

    Prostitution at the Sydney Olympics makes Alistair Cooke reflect on idealism and reality.

  9. Trouble with the English Language

    Alistair Cooke looks at the affect of poll ratings on presidential elections.

  10. Doing What Comes Naturally

    The search for athlete perfection leads Alistair Cooke from exercise techniques to drugs.

  11. Father, God, Undefined

    Alistair Cooke questions the use of the American constitution's religious right.

  12. Russia: The Victim of Democracy

    Alistair Cooke considers the tragic sinking of the Russian submarine Kursk.

  13. Mother Nature's Wild Fires

    Alistair Cooke reflects on colossal forest fires raging across the United States.

  14. Running Mates and Carpet Baggers

    Alistair Cooke explains the origins of the American political phrase "running mate".

  15. From Exciting Horserace to Exhibition Trot

    Alistair Cooke recalls the longest presidential nomination ballot in US history.

  16. From Party Convention to Coronation

    Alistair Cooke remembers past political conventions, including John F Kennedy's.

  17. Ghostly Applause for a News Blackout

    Alistair Cooke evaluates the news blackouts over the Israel and Palestinian peace talks.

  18. Now Read On...

    Alistair Cooke remembers George Gallup, the creator of the scientific polling method.

  19. Where Have all the Answers Gone?

    Alistair Cooke bends his mind into a metaphysical helix to understand the human genome.

  20. Pursuing a Will-o-the-wisp

    Alistair Cooke recalls the Korean War and how vetoes were written into the UN charter.

  21. This Great Festival of Consumerism

    After enjoying his own Father's Day, Alistair Cooke becomes concerned by mass consumerism.

  22. A Wonderful Work or a Rat Trap?

    In light of a Supreme Court verdict Alistair Cooke reflects on the rights of grandparents.

  23. Polishing up his Escutcheon

    Bill Clinton鈥檚 recent treaty summits look to Alistair Cooke like a quick legacy polish.

  24. Diet, Longevity and a Custard Pie

    To eat meat, or to not eat meat? Alistair Cooke finds out the perfect diet for longevity.

  25. A Giant Step for Womankind

    Union resistance to trading with China, reminds Mr Cooke of the invention of dishwashers.

  26. Historic Turning Points

    Alistair Cooke recalls when the private life of a politician was a taboo topic.

  27. The China Bill and other Kickshaws

    Alistair Cooke reflects on China's trading privileges and a law against sizeism.

  28. The Outrageous David Merrick

    Alistair Cooke remembers the colourful life of American theatre character David Merrick.

  29. A Sordid Struggle

    Alistair Cooke examines the legal battle fought by Cuban Elian Gonzalez for asylum.

  30. Cycle of Boom and Bust

    After a stock exchange drop of 600 points, Alistair Cook remembers other booms and busts.

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