Alistair Cooke remarks on the cynicism of old motion picture comic WC Fields and considers George W Bush's push to decentralise government. Published on February 9, 2001.

Famous and Good Intermediate Clowns

The controversial Clinton exit inspires Alistair Cooke to investigate past presidents' departures from the White House. Published on February 23, 2001.

The Scandal of Pardons and White House Furniture

Alistair Cooke considers the health of the American vice-president, Dick Cheney, and wonders whether the Senate could pass President Bush's tax bill and make it law. Published on March 9, 2001.

The Vice Presidency and a Precaution Against Death

Alistair Cooke reflects on how the credibility of the United Nations has been eroded, and how a "universal shout" of anti-Americanism has echoed around the world. Published on May 11, 2001.

A Universal Shout

Alistair Cooke reflects on the political centrism occuring in both the US and the UK. He considers the new conservatism of the Labour party in Britain, and the differences between the Democrats and Republicans in the US. Published on June 1, 2001.

Life's a Gamble!

After taking a break from the news in an attempt to remain light-hearted in the face of huge world problems, Alistair Cooke reflects on his timeout, and how news reports affect a person’s psyche. Published on June 8, 2001.

Prescription for a Pessimist

Alistair Cooke reflects on the changing social taboos and bigotries over the past quarter of a century. Published on June 29, 2001.

Changing Tastes: 25 Years of Social Taboos

Alistair Cooke reflects on the worldwide pandemic of economic decline. Published on August 24, 2001.

Financial Wizards and Economic Prophecy

Whilst coping with the daily threat of possibly finding anthrax in the mail, Alistair Cooke reflects on how hope and fear are wrapped up within the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Published on October 26, 2001.

Living with anthrax

Alistair Cooke discusses the creation of The Space Guard Project, invented to eliminate potential extraterrestrial catastrophes. Published on November 16, 2001.

Project Space Guard

Letter from America: the Bush Jr Years (2001- 2004)
George W Bush’s first term was defined by the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the US’s resulting “war on terror” and invasion of Iraq. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).


Letter from America: Bush

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