BBC Radio 4 "Today", 2 Sept 2005 : NO coverage/can the Presidency survive?

[Benbow]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/today/listenagain/

You can hear these (rest of today only, I think) by selecting the audio clip icon beside these stories.

0607 Thousands of people in New Orleans are stranded with no food or water.

0645 Due to the effects of hurricane Katrina a public health emergency has been declared in the southern United States.

0713 The city of New Orleans has descended into general lawlessness as thousands of people are awaiting evacuation.

0744 The British Consulate in Houston are looking for British Survivors in New Orleans.

0810 President Bush is facing growing criticism for the way the disaster in New Orleans has been handled. (Includes telephone interview with Sidney Blumenthal.)

[aquart]

1. "Criticism"? That seems the teensiest bit tame.

[Benbow]

2. Yes, but that's the BBC for you - can't be seen to be taking sides n/t