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James Naughtie’s Letter To America

Reflections on half a century of ‘looking in’ on the United States

Half a century of ‘looking in’ on the United States. One of Britain’s most accomplished radio presenters reflects on the events and characters which helped shape America.

James Naughtie’s Letter to America: Letter four

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25/07/2020 GMT

Letter four

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Where did America's conservative revolution come from?

James Naughtie explores the conservative revolution that began in the 1990s, and how it played out in the years from Bill Clinton to Donald Trump.

James Naughtie reflects on the causes and consequences of the polarised politics of the United States. Looking back on 50 years of American experiences, he explores the conservative revolution that began in the 1990s, the culture wars that brought a sharp partisan tone to every public debate, and the resulting challenge to the system of government itself. A modern American revolution, played out in the years from Bill Clinton to Donald Trump.
 
Produced by Tara Neill and Regan Morris for BBC World Service.

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