

Cinema Civics: The Manchurian Candidate
Jun 17, 2025
50:30
The Civics 101 team delves into the 1962 film The Manchurian Candidate, a political satire and thriller that is more than relevant in today’s political climate.
Note: this episode contains spoilers for the film.
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