of what? The cynics have assessed presidential politics this year as mainly a race between ' Tweedledum and Tweedledumber', but CARTER, REAGAN and ANDERSON represent crucial choices for the Americans. The long, tough campaign for their votes began in earnest this week. In conversation about the personalities and issues: Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan , acerbic Democrat and controversial former Ambassador to the UN
Alistair Cooke , brilliant observer of the American scene
William F. Buckley , Conservative wit and political analyst
Bella Abzug , colourful feminist and former congressperson, and Nicholas von Hoffman , eminent political columnist
With some songs and asides from America's foremost political satirist, Mark Russell
Introduced by Robert McKenzie
Producer TOM GUTTERIDGE Editor JOHN REYNOLDS