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Misleading headlines skew findings of support for the President's policies in Central America. Show more
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Raising the drinking age to 21 across the states will help to cut drink-driving deaths, says President Reagan. Show more
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As the Democrats get ready to crown their chosen leader, look back to a time when political conventions were full of surprises. Show more
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Democrat convention ends with Mondale-Ferraro as running mates for the forthcoming presidential elections. Show more
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When being poor at sports can help a man who's fishing for votes. Show more
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Remembering James Mason, the character actor who wouldn't play the Hollywood game. Show more
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How will the new ethnic mix of Dallas react to the influx of Republicans when the convention comes to town? Show more
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Walter Mondale's wobbly leadership a talking point as the Republicans' glitzy convention takes over Dallas. Show more
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Strike calls as car company bosses pocket bonuses while the workers still suffer from pay cuts. Show more
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Democrat nominee Mondale gets fighting mad over unemployment and national debt - but the polls still show his support is slipping away. Show more
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Oklahoma - where prohibition ruled until 1959 - to finally allow liquor to be openly sold. Show more
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Washington observers interpret meeting between Reagan and Gromyko as sign that Soviets foresee a second term for the president. Show more
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How the young are getting their political understanding - from 30-second TV commercials. Show more
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Confused messages about poverty levels in the US come from media reports misinterpreting the official figures. Show more
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Senator Jesse Helms ponders whether to take the foreign affairs chair, or continue to rally support for the tobacco growers. Show more
Alistair Cooke's weekly talk on American life, history and politics.
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An upright man - in his walk, and his ways. Remembering Senator George D. Aiken, the politician who could never be bought. Show more
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Not your average university - the Texas A&M does things on a grander scale. Show more
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Good news or bad news? China's main daily newspaper rebuked for 'flawed' story of the country's potential move to a capitalist economy. Show more
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Keep cutting your cholesterol, say the experts - just as the Christmas eating binge beckons. Show more
