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How Wrong We've Been, from Madison to Roosevelt
Alistair Cooke discusses the confirmation of the new president, George Bush.
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An Embarrassing Relic of Authoritarianism
Alistair Cooke contemplates the pros and cons of democracy.
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Bedazzled and Bewildered
Alistair Cooke asks whether voting result doubts are paralysing America's government.
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It's a Nine Ring Circus and You'll Never be Bored
Alistair Cooke compares the voting irregularities of 1876 to the current electoral crisis.
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The Origin of the Continental Blow Out
After feasting on turkey and yams, Alistair Cooke delves into the origins of Thanksgiving.
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The Florida re-count, 2000
The various legal issues underlying the failure to elect a new President.
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Paralysis by Analysis
After the close election, Alistair Cooke considers what authority the President will have.
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The Day of Judgement
Who will be the next President? Alistair Cooke evaluates Al Gore and George W Bush.
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Suffocating in an Ocean of Advertising
The bombardment of Presidential election adverts becomes too much for Alistair Cooke.
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A Supreme Diarist
Alistair Cooke celebrates the life and work of diarist James Agate.
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The World's Tumult and the Price of a Barrel of Oil
How do conflicts in Jerusalem and Belgrade affect world trade? Alistair Cooke finds out.
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There He Goes Again
Alistair Cook ponders the history of the American presidential debates.
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A Vague Beast Called Big Oil
The rising prices of gasoline leads Alistair Cooke to wonder who the culprit is.
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Just the Facts, Ma'am
Prostitution at the Sydney Olympics makes Alistair Cooke reflect on idealism and reality.
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Trouble with the English Language
Alistair Cooke looks at the affect of poll ratings on presidential elections.
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Doing What Comes Naturally
The search for athlete perfection leads Alistair Cooke from exercise techniques to drugs.
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Father, God, Undefined
Alistair Cooke questions the use of the American constitution's religious right.
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Russia: The Victim of Democracy
Alistair Cooke considers the tragic sinking of the Russian submarine Kursk.
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Mother Nature's Wild Fires
Alistair Cooke reflects on colossal forest fires raging across the United States.
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Running Mates and Carpet Baggers
Alistair Cooke explains the origins of the American political phrase "running mate".
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From Exciting Horserace to Exhibition Trot
Alistair Cooke recalls the longest presidential nomination ballot in US history.
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From Party Convention to Coronation
Alistair Cooke remembers past political conventions, including John F Kennedy's.
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Ghostly Applause for a News Blackout
Alistair Cooke evaluates the news blackouts over the Israel and Palestinian peace talks.
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Now Read On...
Alistair Cooke remembers George Gallup, the creator of the scientific polling method.
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Where Have all the Answers Gone?
Alistair Cooke bends his mind into a metaphysical helix to understand the human genome.
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Pursuing a Will-o-the-wisp
Alistair Cooke recalls the Korean War and how vetoes were written into the UN charter.
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This Great Festival of Consumerism
After enjoying his own Father's Day, Alistair Cooke becomes concerned by mass consumerism.
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A Wonderful Work or a Rat Trap?
In light of a Supreme Court verdict Alistair Cooke reflects on the rights of grandparents.
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Polishing up his Escutcheon
Bill Clinton鈥檚 recent treaty summits look to Alistair Cooke like a quick legacy polish.
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Diet, Longevity and a Custard Pie
To eat meat, or to not eat meat? Alistair Cooke finds out the perfect diet for longevity.
