Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge

The series traces the publication’s transition to New York, assesses how Elvis Presley’s passing reverberated through its pages, and analyses Hunter S. Thompson’s investigative pieces on the high‑profile Pulitzer divorce. Together these segments illustrate the magazine’s cultural relevance during a period of significant change.

The programme offers a concise overview of a magazine’s recent relocation to New York, while also touching on two cultural moments that shaped its coverage. It presents the shift in the publication’s base, the ripple effect of Elvis Presley’s death, and journalist Hunter S Thompson’s reporting on the Pulitzer divorce case. In the first part, the show follows the magazine as it packs up and moves its operations across the Atlantic to New York. It outlines how the change of setting influences the editorial direction and the day‑to‑day workings of the newsroom. The narrative then turns to the sudden loss of Elvis Presley, examining how his death reverberated through the media landscape and affected the magazine’s content. Finally, the episode highlights Thompson’s distinctive coverage of the high‑profile divorce involving the Pulitzer family. The relocation segment details the practical and creative implications of moving from its original home to the bustling media hub of New York. It notes the adjustments staff had to make and how the new environment opened up different story possibilities. The piece on Elvis’s death concentrates on the shock and public mourning that followed, showing how the magazine responded to the cultural vacuum left by the singer’s passing. The concluding portion focuses on Hunter S Thompson’s involvement with the Pulitzer divorce case, illustrating his approach to the story and the way his reporting fit within the magazine’s broader agenda.