00 / 00 Gore Vidal discusses his novel, Kalki BROADCAST: Apr. 7, 1978 | DURATION: 00:53:48 Synopsis Writer Gore Vidal discusses his book, the Eastern philosophy behind it, and its themes on media sensationalism.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations Details Broadcast Date Apr. 7, 1978 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.54 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 53 minutes, 48 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Literature Comedy, Satire People Journalists Authors, Writers Tags WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Vidal, Gore, 1925- Vidal, Gore, 1925- Kalki. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Kalki--novel Vishnu Brown, Jerry, 1938- California Carey McWilliams Walter Cronkite Eastern Philosophy Shankar, Ravi Boston 60 Minutes Mike Wallace Brokaw, Tom Carter, Jimmy, 1924- Nixon, Richard Korea Johnson, Lyndon B, (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 Burton K. Wheeler William Borah Related Programs Jules Feiffer in conversation with Studs Terkel Nov. 30, 1979 Discussing the book, "Nothin' But Good Times Ahead" with journalist and author Molly Ivins Sep. 29, 1993 Richard Ford in conversation with Studs Terkel 1980 Dan La Botz in conversation with Studs Terkel Aug. 26, 1991 Interview with Maria Kuncewiczowa 1969 Hermione Baddeley discusses her career ; part 1 Mar. 13, 1962