About this episode
The episode explores the 1968 televised confrontations between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley Jr. and their impact on political discourse.
Text the Podcast Team The line between debate and theater has never been thinner than in the explosive 1968 televised confrontations between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley Jr. This pivotal moment in American media history forever changed how we consume political discourse, transforming substantive argument into entertainment. Join us as we explore this fascinating time capsule through Morgan Neville and Robert Gordon's 2015 documentary with our special "Debate Dual Delight" bourbon cocktai...
Topics covered
- debate
- political discourse
- media history
- documentary
Keywords
- Gore Vidal
- William F. Buckley Jr.
- televised debates
- entertainment
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Debate Dual Delight bourbon cocktail
Books & works: Debate Dual Delight
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