The legacy of George W. Bush

The Guardian by Jonathan Freedland, Suzanne Goldenberg, Simon Tisdall, Julian Borger, Gary Younge | Dec. 26, 2008 (Special Report)

The Guardian's US political team look back at the events that have marked and marred the presidency of George W. Bush. Is he really the worst president of all time?

A half-hour audio podcast looking back on the legacy of America's forty-third president. Taking in the Florida recount; the September 11 attacks and the subsequent war on terror; Hurricane Katrina; and the near-collapse of the economy - we ask, as most would have it, is Bush the worst president of all time? Or have we all mis-underestimated Dubya's legacy? Full Story »

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by Marsha Iverson - Jan. 12, 2009

This no-holds-barred, half-hour audio podcast gives a comprehensive retrospective on the Bush legacy from the view of five British correspondents. Thoughtful, well-reasoned, insightful analysis, valuable as views from "across the pond" by journalists who were frequently present and actively reporting on the events as they happened.

Eye-opening recounting of the past eight years. A "must-hear" reality check for faulty memories, and a brilliant antidote to the 'legacy-polishing' PR efforts by the departing administration.

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