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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
The Reagan Years (1981-1988)
Ronald Reagan’s presidency, from Reagonomics and the invasion of Grenada in his first term, to the Iran-contra scandal and reconciliation with Soviet leader Mihail Gorbachev in his second. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).
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4.5 stars from 39 ratings
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“Some 50+ years ago ‘Letter from America’ was a regular weekly 15 min radio slot my father insisted on listening to every Sunday morning. As a young person I kind of listened to it but wasn’t that interested at the time. I now find it a fascinating listen. It’s not only the way in which...”Read full review »
cer71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/04/24
Brilliant
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“A terrific show. Indisputable classic.”
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Great Britain ·
05/28/17
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