成人快手 Radio 4 - Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

Mother Nature's Wild Fires

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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