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The Red Scare Returns? Lessons from McCarthyism in the Age of Trump 2.0

On with Kara Swisher

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Echoes of McCarthyism in Modern Politics

This chapter examines the connections between McCarthyism and today's political environment, highlighting the resurgence of conspiracy theories and anti-progressive rhetoric. It discusses the dangers of surveillance and the erosion of civil liberties while advocating for civic engagement as a countermeasure to rising authoritarianism. The conversation culminates in a reflection on the need for a stable democracy guided by enforceable principles.

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