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The Red Scare & America's Conspiratorial Politics

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The Resurgence of Conspiratorial Politics in Modern Governance

This chapter explores the historical roots of the 'deep state' concept, drawing parallels to the McCarthy era's fears of infiltration. It examines the contemporary political landscape, suggesting that ideologies reminiscent of that time are influencing current government changes, before moving on to discuss innovative new TV series.

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