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14/11/2010
The British author Jonathan Raban presents the programme from Seattle.
21/11/2010
Americana examines the US effort to be accepted - among friends, neighbours and citizens.
28/11/2010
As the holiday season hits the USA, Americana examines food choices and money struggles.
05/12/2010
A portrait of the White American Liberal, plus actor Robert Duvall praises small town USA.
12/12/2010
Gore Vidal; the USA's history and current relationship with debt; and ducks too.
19/12/2010
Washington DC's 'Mayor For Life' Marion Barry on the real truths about the capital.
26/12/2010
A 25-year-old US Sergeant on what it means to wear America's highest military honour.
02/01/2011
How fit is America? A jog in Central Park and humiliation by a 10-year-old chess master.
16/01/2011
"Live free or die" says the US's most libertarian state. What is American libertarianism?
23/01/2011
With no licence fee, US public broadcasting still makes it happen. Americana asks: how?
30/01/2011
Ron Reagan steps out of the shadow of his father's presidential legacy to tell his story.
06/02/2011
Presidential Doctrine: a thing of the past, or a must-have for President Obama?
13/02/2011
As the row over filibustering in the UK heats up, we look at the US use of the tactic.
20/02/2011
A look at how Philadelphia balanced its budget, and who's speaking Elizabethan English.
27/02/2011
Matt Frei examines the history of unions in America and what may come next.
06/03/2011
With unrest and uncertainty in the Middle East what could or should the US do?
13/03/2011
With a stalemate on Capitol Hill, Americana looks at the tough budget choices ahead.
20/03/2011
The death penalty arrived with US settlers. Americana looks at crime and punishment today.
27/03/2011
EL Doctorow discusses his newest book, All the Time in the World.
03/04/2011
Science, technology and engineering can drive growth; are they driving America forward?
10/04/2011
A look at how the political, social and racial tensions of the Civil War resonate today.
17/04/2011
As US companies celebrate record growth, Matt Frei examines the gap between rich and poor.
24/04/2011
Joe Scarborough on Republican 2012 contenders - and Dolly Parton on the Royal Wedding.
01/05/2011
The American middle class defined, re-defined, sheltered, challenged and... eating SPAM.
08/05/2011
Is a university education in America still worth the debt incurred by students?
15/05/2011
Presenter Jonny Dymond examines America's knack for reasoned debate.
22/05/2011
From the Kennedys to the Obamas, Americana looks at the impact of Irish roots on the USA.
29/05/2011
Americana asks why English culture isn't widely celebrated across the United States.
05/06/2011
In the melting pot of the US, Americana explores the heated debate over immigration.
12/06/2011
Presenter Adam Brookes asks why President Obama's economic advisors keep leaving.
19/06/2011
Americana examines the changing fortunes of American cities from Nebraska to California.