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Prescription for a Pessimist

After taking a break from the news in an attempt to remain light-hearted in the face of huge world problems, Alistair Cooke reflects on his timeout, and how news reports affect a person’s psyche.

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15 minutes

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Fri 8 Jun 2001 21:00

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  • Fri 8 Jun 2001 21:00

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