Alistair Cooke rejects the thought of retirement but contemplates the pastime of golf in the light of recent scientific studies.

Alistair Cooke examines the power of the catchphrase whether it be "uranium from Africa"; "winds of change"or "I was brainwashed".

Alistair Cooke reflects on why Americans seem to trust Tony Blair more than their own president, George Bush.

Alistair Cooke remembers meeting Ronald Colman and Katherine Hepburn.

Alistair Cooke asks whether the invasion of Iraq was based on a false premise: the existence of hidden weapons.

Alistair Cooke examines tyrants who commit mass murder and compares Stalin with Hitler.

Alistair Cooke contemplates how some political decisions change the entire course of world history by examining Saddam Hussain's decision to invade Kuwait.

Alistair Cooke asks how we can police the world in a time of modern terrorist conflict since America's founding fathers never legislated for an "undeclared" war.

Alistair Cooke questions how much confidence people should have in the military, the President, and in Congress.

Alistair Cooke pays tribute to the life and work of "the Oracle" Mark McCormack.