The Bush Sr Years (1989-1992) Podcast
George Bush’s presidency, the Panama invasion, the Soviet bloc collapse and the first war in Iraq. Alistair Cooke's fascinating look at American life.
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The English language and immigration
Fri 18 Dec 1992
Is the policy of unlimited immigration one that can be sustained indefinitely?
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Casablanca 50th anniversary, 1992
Fri 11 Dec 1992
The 50th anniversary of the release of Casablanca.
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Clinton's economy
Fri 4 Dec 1992
Does a new president mean a boost in public confidence and the economy?
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The executive branch
Fri 20 Nov 1992
Why does it take so long to move in, and out, of the White House?
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Predicting elections
Fri 13 Nov 1992
How did Ross Perot affect the result of the 1992 presidential election?
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Bill Clinton's clothes
Fri 6 Nov 1992
Why do journalists flock to Washington for the presidential election?
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Election predictions and certainties
Fri 30 Oct 1992
Is it possible to predict the outcome of a presidential election?
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The business of sport
Fri 23 Oct 1992
An embarrassing incident involving the Canadian flag in the 1992 World Series.
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Columbus: hero or villain?
Fri 16 Oct 1992
Should Christopher Columbus be regarded as a hero or a villain by Americans?
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Electoral debates past and present
Fri 9 Oct 1992
How can a televised debate change the public perception of a politician?
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Historical events of the 20th Century
Fri 25 Sep 1992
A review of some major events from the 20th Century.
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Black Wednesday 1992
Fri 18 Sep 1992
What could Europe learn from the distribution of power in the US?
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Burma and Quentin Burdick
Fri 11 Sep 1992
A profile of Senator Quentin Burdick (1908-1992) of North Dakota.
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Conventions and opinion polls
Fri 14 Aug 1992
What effect will the 1992 Republican convention have on the opinion polls?
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Ross Perot withraws
Fri 24 Jul 1992
The mystery of Ross Perot's withdrawal from the 1992 presidential race.
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A history of party conventions
Fri 17 Jul 1992
A recollection of dramatic party conventions from 1924, 1940 and 1960.
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Canada and other democracies
Fri 10 Jul 1992
Does America need to compare itself to other democratic countries?
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Olympic sportsmanship
Fri 3 Jul 1992
The use of steroids in the run up to the Barcelona Olympic games.
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Extradition and freedom of speech
Fri 26 Jun 1992
The court rulings on Albert Alvarez-Machain and cross burning in Minnesota.
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United Nations' first reporters
Fri 19 Jun 1992
The first gathering of the UN, and the journalists who reported on it.
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Military downsizing and Rio
Fri 12 Jun 1992
How will cuts to the military affect unemployment in America?
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The problems with the two party system, 1992
Fri 5 Jun 1992
Does two party politics lead to an apathetic American voter?
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Ross Perot runs for American presidency
Fri 29 May 1992
Analysis of businessman Ross Perot who is running in the 1992 American presidency race.
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The end of the LA riots
Fri 22 May 1992
The reaction of the White House to the violent disturbances in Los Angeles.
Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
