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Déjà Vu All Over Again

Alistair Cooke reflects on the crash landing of an American spy plane on a Chinese island.

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Trilbies are Fashionable Again!

With a new trilby at the ready, Alistair Cooke considers the problem of CO2 emissions.

• 15 mins

The Media Just Love Anniversaries - However Grim

On the anniversary of the Columbine massacre, Alistair Cooke examines the media reporting.

• 15 mins

The Supreme Court

Alistair Cooke reflects on the Supreme Court and the way in which it makes its decisions.

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A Universal Shout

Alistair Cooke considers the anti-American sentiments being shouted from around the globe.

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California Dreaming

Alistair Cooke considers arguments surrounding the power failure crisis in California.

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The City that Waits

Alistair Cooke examines how power supply issues in San Francisco now eclipse earthquakes.

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Life's a Gamble!

Alistair Cooke reflects on the political centrism occuring in both the US and the UK.

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Prescription for a Pessimist

After a break from the news, Alistair Cooke reflects on how knowledge affects the psyche.

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Diplomacy and Public Relations

Alistair Cooke considers President Bush's European policy blueprints.

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Wake Up to Summer

Alistair Cooke considers how people alter their politics from a national to a local level.

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Changing Tastes: 25 Years of Social Taboos

Alistair Cooke considers the changing social taboos and bigotries over the past 25 years.

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Ringing the Changes!

Alistair Cooke reflects on the Independence Day celebrations and the Wimbledon finals.

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Secret Service Secrets

Whilst Bush takes a vacation, Alistair Cooke considers the private life of the president.

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Stem Cell Brain Drain

Alistair Cooke weighs up the political and ethical debates surrounding stem cell research.

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Policies and Popularity

Whilst poll ratings stagnate, Alistair Cooke considers George Bush's popularity.

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East meets West

Alistair Cooke explores Europe's ignorance of America's long history with the Far East.

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Golf: It's a Very Difficult Game

A special mixed-couples golf match heightens Alistair Cooke's passion for golf.

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Life, Death and Medical Research

A coma patient makes Alistair Cooke consider the complex ethics of medical advancement.

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Financial Wizards and Economic Prophecy

Alistair Cooke considers the worldwide pandemic of economic decline.

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The Threat from Wobbling Warheads

Alistair Cooke reflects on President Bush's desire to build a defence missile shield.

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A Conference Against Human Prejudice

A UN convention on racism reminds Alistair Cooke of racism in professional tennis.

• 15 mins

America's Day of Terror, 9/11

Reactions to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11th 2001.

• 15 mins

America on Standby

In the 9/11 aftermath, Alistair Cooke reflects on Mayor Giuliani reaction to the attack.

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The "Loss of Eden"

Alistair Cooke recalls Einstein’s warning letter to the US President about nuclear power.

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Civil Rights and Censorship

Alistair Cooke compares the UK government’s civil rights abuses with those of the USA.

• 15 mins

Blair and Bush: The special relationship

Alistair Cooke reflects on Tony Blair's popularity ratings in America.

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In The Olden Time: Before 11 September

Alistair Cooke reflects on how the September 11th attack has changed the American psyche.

• 15 mins

Living with anthrax

Amid scares of anthrax in the post, Alistair Cooke considers the emotional effect of 9/11.

• 15 mins

The aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks

Alistair Cooke reflects on how America is coping after the 9/11 terrorist attack.

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