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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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Red Shadows: Communism in American Politics

This chapter investigates the historical role of the communist movement in the 20th century, focusing on the infiltration of communist agents in the U.S. government during the 1930s. Through various examples, it highlights the complexities of ideological commitment versus financial motivations among influential figures aligned with Soviet interests.

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