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  • American Scandal The Red Scare: The Power of Fear (Season 25, Episode 5)
  • Podcast Episode | 34 min | Documentary, History

American Scandal

The Red Scare: The Power of Fear (Season 25, Episode 5)
Podcast Episode | 34 min | Documentary, History
Joseph McCarthy was one of the most consequential politicians in American history. He upended Washington, and even influenced foreign policy for years to come. In this interview, Lindsay chats with Larry Tye, the author of Demagogue, a ...See moreJoseph McCarthy was one of the most consequential politicians in American history. He upended Washington, and even influenced foreign policy for years to come. In this interview, Lindsay chats with Larry Tye, the author of Demagogue, a biography of McCarthy. The two discuss the early stages of the Red Scare, which laid the foundation for McCarthy's rise. Tye also reveals why McCarthy was able to grow so powerful-and so popular. See less
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Apr 13, 2021 (United States)
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Lindsay Graham
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
American Scandal (2018)
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Larry Tye
Self - Guest Self - Guest   See fewer
The Century of the Self (2002)
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