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Vidalotry: A Gore Vidal Podcast

Vidalotry: A Gore Vidal Podcast

By: Ryan Breegle / We Own This Town
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 Taking a look at the wit and wisdom of Gore Vidal in his own words, from Ryan Breegle.©2021 We Own This Town Philosophy Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • 10: The Wartime President

    10: The Wartime President
    Jun 26 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.
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    31 mins
  • 9: Ronnie and Nancy

    9: Ronnie and Nancy
    Jun 12 2018
    In Episode Nine, Vidalotry explores Gore Vidal's humorous criticism of the Reagan administration. Host Ryan Breegle looks at Gore's initial dismissal of Ronald as a convincing politician, his good-natured jabs at Nancy, and his overall concern that the United States was governed for eight years by a talented cue card reader.
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    19 mins
  • 8: Gore’s Watergate Fix

    8: Gore’s Watergate Fix
    May 29 2018
    In Episode Eight, Vidalotry explores Gore Vidal's fascination with the downfall of Richard Nixon. Host Ryan Breegle looks at Gore's early wariness of Nixon, the play he wrote using words directly from the President's mouth, and Gore's suspicions that were finally proven correct.
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    28 mins
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