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 Norman Wallace discusses his music career Jun. 8, 1980 Jose Yglesias reads from and discusses his book "Goodbye Land" 1967 A converation with Willard Espy Feb. 22, 1980 Interviewing Ralph Ellison ; part 2 1964 E. Y. (Yip) Harburg discuss his book "At This Point in Rhyme" Feb. 18, 1977 Discussing the book "Crow and Weasel" with Barry Lopez Oct. 17, 1990