GORE VIDAL died overnight of pneumonia complications at the age of 86 in his home in the Hollywood Hills, which he once described as "arguable proof that I don't REALLY live in the United States."
The legendary novelist, screenwriter, historian, raconteur and political philosopher spoke live with your reporter during a Pacifica national radio broadcast on the day of President George W. Bush's second inauguration. We hear that interview; and
Gore Vidal's sense of augury, or political prediction, was deeply rooted in his detailed knowledge of history.
Today's NATO-American control of more and more of the globe was also anticipated by Vidal, during a pre-millenial speech to the National Press Club, where he analyzed the origins of empire, including NATO, The NSA and the Constitution.
Anchor: Robert Knight Producer: Thiago Barrozo, Janet Coleman Engineer: Michael G. Haskins, Reggie Johnson, Kathy Davis Origin: WBAI/Pacifica
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