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Ronald Reagan’s Make-Believe

The LRB Podcast

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The Charismatic Roots of Anti-Communism

This chapter delves into the anti-communism of a prominent Hollywood figure during his presidency of the Screen Actors Guild, highlighting his role in the Hollywood blacklist. It also examines how his charm masked extreme right-wing views and his violent rhetoric against anti-war protesters during his time as governor of California.

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