The Reagan Years (1981-1988) Podcast
Ronald Reagan鈥檚 presidency: Reagonomics, the Grenada invasion, the Iran-contra scandal and reconciliation with the Soviet. Alistair Cooke's fascinating account of American life.
Ronald Reagan鈥檚 presidency, from Reagonomics and the invasion of Grenada in his first term, to the Iran-contra scandal and reconciliation with Soviet leader Mihail Gorbachev in his second. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 鈥� 2004).
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General Westmoreland libel case
Fri 22 Feb 1985
Vietnam general sues TV network over accusatory programme.
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New Zealand bans US navy
Fri 8 Feb 1985
American destroyer refused New Zealand port call over nuclear ban.
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Defending Kingsley Amis
Fri 1 Feb 1985
In defence of Kingsley Amis, whose new novel has caused a storm among feminists.
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Inauguration parade cancelled
Fri 25 Jan 1985
Freezing weather forces cancellation of inauguration parade.
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The strong dollar and Lindsay Wellington
Fri 18 Jan 1985
A eulogy for Lindsay Wellington, who first commissioned Letter from America.
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Budget cuts continue
Fri 11 Jan 1985
Congress will trim president's budget despite election promises.
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Cholesterol-free Christmas, anyone?
Fri 21 Dec 1984
Just in time for the festive season, a new health warning on diet.
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China denies move to capitalism
Fri 14 Dec 1984
Editorial suggesting China's move to a capitalist economy 'flawed', says official.
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Texas A&M University
Fri 7 Dec 1984
Visit to the A&M university - a place built in that typically Texan grand scale.
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George Aiken of Vermont
Fri 30 Nov 1984
Remembering Vermont's longest-serving Senator, George D. Aiken.
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Senator Jesse Helms
Fri 16 Nov 1984
The anti-abortion, pro-smoking Senator who may be the man who shapes foreign policies.
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George Gallup (1901-1984)
Fri 9 Nov 1984
The achievements of George Gallup, inventor of the Gallup poll of public opinion.
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Bodyguards and personal security
Fri 2 Nov 1984
Indira Gandhi's assassination, security for public figures and the role of bodyguards.
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Old Man Reagan, 1984
Fri 12 Oct 1984
How President Reagan's advanced age of 73 has affected the 1984 election debate.
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Gangsters in Chicago
Fri 5 Oct 1984
Mafia involvement in alcohol during prohibition and in the heroin trade today.
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Reagan meets Gromyko
Fri 28 Sep 1984
First face-to-face meeting between President Reagan and top Soviet leader Gromyko.
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Oklahoma ends liquor ban
Fri 21 Sep 1984
Last state to end prohibition will now allow liquor to be openly sold.
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Car workers to strike
Fri 7 Sep 1984
Workers who took pay cuts to help ailing car industry to strike as profits rise.
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Alfred Knopf (1892-1984)
Fri 31 Aug 1984
The life of Alfred Knopf, "simply the best publisher of the twentieth century".
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Mondale's wobbly leadership
Fri 24 Aug 1984
Democrat leader Mondale under fire as the Republican convention opens.
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James Mason remembered, 1984
Fri 10 Aug 1984
The actor I wouldn't give a part to - James Mason remembered.
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Ferrero nominated
Fri 27 Jul 1984
Geraldine Ferraro is Democrats' choice for vice-president nomination.
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Reporting party conventions
Fri 20 Jul 1984
The dramatic 1940 Republican Convention where outsider Wendell Wilkie beat the favourite.
Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
