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Vidalotry: A Gore Vidal PodcastShowcasing Nashville talent in unexpected ways Author: Ryan Breegle / We Own This Town
Taking a look at the wit and wisdom of Gore Vidal in his own words, from Ryan Breegle. Language: en Genres: Documentary, History, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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10: The Wartime President
Monday, 25 June, 2018
In the tenth and final episode, Vidalotry explores Gore Vidal’s ridicule of George W. Bush and the title ‘Wartime President’ which Bush bestowed upon himself. Host Ryan Breegle looks at the accusations of voting fraud in 2000 and 2004, Gore’s fears during the Bush Presidency, and his thoughts on the politicians that followed, namely Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John McCain. SOURCES: Open House with Gloria Hunniford, Thames Television, 2000 Ali G, HBO, 2004 State of Things, 2005 Ring of Fire with Robert F. Kennedy Jr, 2006 The Henry Rollins Show, IFC, 2007 HardTalk, BBC, 2008 Dear President Bush, Gore Vidal, 2008
