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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Red Scare
Book • 2025
In 'Red Scare', Clay Risen provides a detailed narrative of the anti-Communist witch hunt that gripped America following World War II. Drawing on newly declassified sources, Risen examines the cultural and political forces behind McCarthyism, highlighting its effects on individuals and society.
The book offers insights into how this period of political hysteria continues to influence contemporary American politics.
The book offers insights into how this period of political hysteria continues to influence contemporary American politics.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Mentioned by 
Kara Swisher as a complete history of the Red Scare and connected to today's political climate.
Kara Swisher as a complete history of the Red Scare and connected to today's political climate.
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The Red Scare Returns? Lessons from McCarthyism in the Age of Trump 2.0
Mentioned by Sarah Schulman to illustrate the parallels between past and present political conflicts.
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‘They're Coming After All of Us. So You Might As Well Tell the Truth.’
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Dave Davies as the author of the book about post-World War II anti-communist activity in America.
Dave Davies as the author of the book about post-World War II anti-communist activity in America.
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The Red Scare & America's Conspiratorial Politics
Mentioned by Mike Peska as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing McCarthyism and its relevance to modern politics.
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The Ongoing Black Mark of the Red Scare
Discussed by Renee DiResta, exploring the historical context of McCarthyism and its relevance to contemporary issues.
Lawfare Daily: McCarthyism and Its Echoes in Modern Politics with Clay Risen
