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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

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