

Michael Parenti, “Anti-Sovietism in the Media.” Part 1 of 2
Jan 17, 2021
Guest Michael Parenti, political scientist and author, discusses the historical origins of anti-Sovietism in the media, the portrayal of socialism and the fear of the Soviet Union, the demonization of the Bolsheviks, the portrayal of Soviet culture in the media, comparing issues between the Soviet Union and the US, and the tactics of diverting attention and creating external threats.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Portrayal of Socialism and the Fear of the Soviet Union
04:33 • 5min
The Demonization of the Bolsheviks and Anti-Soviet Sentiment in the United States
09:47 • 10min
The Portrayal of Soviet Culture in the Media
19:22 • 30min
Comparing Issues: The Soviet Union and the US
48:57 • 3min
Diverting Attention and Creating External Threats
52:24 • 8min