Dec 1988

Gorbachev's perilous experiment

Misgivings over Gorbachev's liberalisation proposals as observers fear further splits from satellite nations.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to ... Show More

14m 2s

Dec 1988

Yasser Arafat's speech at the UN, 1988

Yasser Arafat's speech at the UN, the denial of his visa by US secretary of state George Schultz, and the view that Palestinians are moving towards reconciliation with Israel.

14m 9s

Nov 1988

Fears over US deficit

The economy will be the first challenge facing the new president when his term starts in January.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was ... Show More

14m 17s

Feb 1984

Chernenko is Soviet leader, 1984

New Soviet leader Chernenko described as in poor health even as he assumes office.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by th ... Show More

14m 29s

Feb 2024

Gorbachev | Shutting Down the Cold War | 2

With the levers of power now in his control, Gorbachev steps out on the international stage with one aim: to avoid a nuclear war. He forges a new relationship with US President Reagan, but will it be enough to remove the shadow of armageddon? Stay connected with LegacyFollow us f ... Show More

38m 41s

Jun 2025

Selects: The Great Nuclear Winter Debate of 1983

At the height of the Cold War, a group of concerned scientists promoted their findings on the horrific aftereffects of nuclear war and were accused of fearmongering. But were they right after all? Learn all about the debate and its context in this classic episode.See omnystudio.c ... Show More

54m 37s

Feb 2024

Gorbachev | Meltdown | 3

On a spring morning in 1986 one of the most catastrophic events in global history occurs - Chernobyl. It brings chaos to the environment, chaos to Europe and chaos to Mikhail Gorbachev's premiership. Will he survive this?Stay connected with LegacyFollow us for clips, behind-the-s ... Show More

40m 8s

Mar 2025

From the archive: The revolt against liberalism: what’s driving Poland and Hungary’s nativist turn?

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: For the hardline conservatives ruling Poland and Hungary, the transition from communism to liberal democracy was a mirag ... Show More

37m 27s

Aug 2025

Listener Mail: Trauma and Preparation, DC Deployment, The Epstein Breadcrumb Theory

Mr. Delay reaches out with a breakdown of trauma medicine guidelines. An anonymous caller details the experience of a military friend who fears they may be turned against the American public. Multiple Conspiracy Realists write in to discuss the unfolding Epstein saga -- especiall ... Show More

1h 7m