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427 - McCarthyism: When Red Scare Paranoia Destroyed Innocent Lives

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

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This chapter explores the historical backdrop of McCarthyism in the early 1950s, emphasizing the widespread paranoia about communism that gripped American society. It discusses how political leaders exacerbated this fear, leading to distrust and suspicion among citizens regarding their neighbors and community members.

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