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 Two interviews - one with William Styron and another with Carlos Fuentes Apr. 12, 1983 Meridel Le Sueur discusses her book "Ripening: Selected Work, 1927-1980," published in 1981 Mar. 30, 1982 Wole Soyinka discusses the play "Death and the King's Horseman" Oct. 11, 1979 Isaac Bashevis Singer talks with Studs Terkel Nov. 18, 1964 Arnold Wesker talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1 1962 Ronald Blythe discusses the village of Akenfield ; part 1 1968