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427 - McCarthyism: When Red Scare Paranoia Destroyed Innocent Lives

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

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Exploring McCarthyism: A Historical Lesson on Paranoia and Power

This chapter explores McCarthyism, analyzing Senator McCarthy's motivations and the extensive investigations that targeted over 500 individuals. It also connects historical paranoia to current political challenges, highlighting the need to learn from past errors.

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