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That Time King Wrote Class Warfare | The Running Man (1982 Novel)

That Time King Wrote Class Warfare | The Running Man (1982 Novel)

Update: 2025-11-27
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From his doublewide trailer in the 1970s, Stephen King was able to authentically tackle class struggle in this early novel originally published under the pen name "Richard Bachman."  In episode 363, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they try to understand Ben Richards, get dystopian and borderline cyberpunk in this flashy vision of the future, react to some uncomfortable hallmarks of the Master of Horror's writing early in his career, and wonder about what changes await in the modern adaptation. Join them next week as they analyze Edgar Wright's version starring Glenn Powell!

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That Time King Wrote Class Warfare | The Running Man (1982 Novel)

That Time King Wrote Class Warfare | The Running Man (1982 Novel)