Bill Clinton’s second term was dominated at home by the Monica Lewinsky scandal and the attempt to impeach him, but there were major events abroad with the al-Qaeda attack on US embassies in east Africa and the war in Kosovo. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).
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Fri, 29 Dec 00
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14 mins
After the presidential election excitement, Alistair Cooke ponders the secrets to old age.
Fri, 22 Dec 00
Duration:
13 mins
The confirmation of the new president George Bush is discussed by Alistair Cooke.
Fri, 15 Dec 00
Duration:
14 mins
Alistair Cooke contemplates the pros and cons of democracy.
Fri, 8 Dec 00
Duration:
14 mins
Are the doubts surrounding the presidential election results paralysing America's government?
Fri, 1 Dec 00
Duration:
14 mins
The voting irregularities of 1876 are compared to the current electoral crisis.
Fri, 24 Nov 00
Duration:
14 mins
After feasting on turkey and yams, Alistair Cooke delves into the origins of Thanksgiving
Fri, 17 Nov 00
Duration:
14 mins
Alistair Cooke uncovers the legal issues underlying the failure to elect a new President.
Fri, 10 Nov 00
Duration:
13 mins
After the close election, Alistair Cooke considers what authority the President will have.
Fri, 3 Nov 00
Duration:
14 mins
Who will be the next President? Alistair Cooke evaluates Al Gore and George W Bush.
Fri, 27 Oct 00
Duration:
14 mins
The bombardment of Presidential election adverts becomes too much for Alistair Cooke.
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