Letters and Politics

Hunter S. Thompson: from New Journalist to Gonzo Journalism

Guest: Peter Richardson is a writer who has written critically acclaimed books about the Grateful Dead, the iconic rock band; Ramparts magazine, the legendary San Francisco muckraker; and Carey McWilliams, the radical author, journalist, and editor of The Nation magazine. His latest book is Savage Journey: Hunter S. Thompson and the Weird Road to Gonzo.