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Members Only #235 - To Overthrow the World: A Conversation on Communism with Sean McMeekin

The Fifth Column

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Navigating the Nuances of McCarthyism and Hollywood's Role

This chapter explores the intricacies of McCarthyism and the Red Scare, revealing the valid concerns intertwined with the era's excessive fears of communism. It also analyzes Hollywood's portrayal of narratives during World War II and their effects on American public perception, particularly regarding the Soviet Union and Poland.

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