The chapter delves into the unique writing style of Hunter S. Thompson, showcasing his distinctive use of language and adjectives. It recounts a parlor trick with a book that leads to an immersive reading experience, and shifts to a tense phone call with an attorney, hinting at impending danger. The discussion spans Thompson's involvement in politics, shift from objective journalism, and the impact of his iconic work 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' on his public persona.
We talk about journalist, provocateur, political analyst, wildman & drug aficionado Hunter S. Thompson and discuss why he is the perfect avatar for The Long Seventies. Part two starts with Thompson’s most famous work Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas and hits the gas from there right past the ’72 election, Zaire disaster and goes over the edge at Reagan’s invasion of Grenada.