The 9/11 attacks, the war on terror and invasion of Iraq defined George W Bush鈥檚 first term. A fascinating social, cultural and political look at American life from Alistair Cooke
Racial profiling at airports since 9/11 is an ethical dilemma for Alistair Cooke.
Alistair Cooke discusses the rumour of a potential attack on the San Francisco Bridge.
In the wake of 9/11, Alistair Cooke remembers introducing Bernstein to Handel's Messiah.
Alistair Cooke reflects on why the national anthem is more emotive since the 9/11 attack.
Alistair Cooke muses on George Bush's election and President Putin's visit to New York.
Alistair Cooke examines changes to US law making after 9/11 and Milosevic at the Hague.
Would you live like a Queen? Alistair Cooke examines the lifestyles of the Royals.
Alistair Cooke examines the very real impact of inaccurate weather forecasts.
Alistair Cooke examines the ever changing nature of war and the Geneva Conventions.
Alistair Cooke explains why we should all be interested in the President's budget.
Alistair Cooke expresses his concern about the US government's desire to invade Iraq.
Alistair Cooke reveals America's objections and misconceptions of honours.
Alistair Cooke considers the flawed ideology behind the idea of an "axis of evil".
Alistair Cooke recalls the day in 1933 when every bank in America shut.
Alistair Cooke pays tribute to the champion golfer and lawyer Robert Tyre Jones.
Alistair Cooke praises unseen fighter pilots protecting New York.
Alistair Cooke contrasting the ways in which English and American schools teach science.
Alistair Cooke considers the use of medical buzz words such as virus and Alzheimer鈥檚.
Alistair Cooke examines the US involvement in the Isreal and Palestinian conflict.
Alistair Cooke examines the political split over the attitude of Ariel Sharon.
Alistair Cooke on the scandals of child sex abuse by clergy in the Roman Catholic Church.
Alistair Cooke considers the psychological damage of the 9/11 attacks on school children.
Alistair Cooke explores how the Roman Catholic Church uses canon law to defend its clergy.
Alistair Cooke analyses why China's newfound capitalism is fully sanctioned by Marx.
