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).
Episodes to download
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Hinckley insanity defence
Fri 20 Aug 1982
Lawyers argue over use of insanity defence in Hinckley case.
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The Falklands, the 成人快手 and censorship, 1982
Fri 14 May 1982
An examination of the reporting of the conflict in the Falklands.
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Argentina invokes security pact
Fri 23 Apr 1982
Call from Buenos Aires for support from neighbours against British 'aggression'.
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Haig's shuttle diplomacy over Falklands
Fri 16 Apr 1982
Secretary of State Haig negotiating with both sides in Falklands dispute.
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The invasion of the Falkland Islands
Fri 9 Apr 1982
The American interest in the Argentinian invasion of the Falkland Islands.
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St. Patrick's Day 1982
Fri 19 Mar 1982
President Reagan's views on Northern Ireland and the appeal of Ed Koch
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The Moral Majority
Fri 26 Feb 1982
Civil liberties rally brings together left and right protesting against evangelicals.
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Winter deepens recession
Fri 19 Feb 1982
Big freeze hits farming and housing as economic recession continues.
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President Truman and Dr Arthur Barsky
Fri 12 Feb 1982
The life and work of Dr Arthur Barksy, and a change in presidential security.
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Franklin D Roosevelt and the New Deal
Fri 29 Jan 1982
A recollection of FDR's re-evaluation of the need for social reform.
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Reagan faces reality
Fri 22 Jan 1982
Low ratings reflect the president's change of heart over many electoral promises.
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President Reagan and the Middle East
New Year's Day 1982
A review of Ronald Reagan's concerns in the Middle East.
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US-China relations
Fri 11 Dec 1981
Special relationship between West Coast Americans and the Chinese.
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Reagan vetoes budget
Fri 27 Nov 1981
Presidential veto over budget sees government workers sent home.
Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
