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Part 2: Chasing the Lie
Manage episode 445401874 series 3017910
As Cold War fears grip 1950s America, McCarthy weaponizes accusations of communist infiltration, rocketing from obscurity to national prominence. Discover how one man's relentless pursuit of a lie transforms into a nationwide witch hunt. Through rare audio and firsthand accounts, experience McCarthy's audacious tactics unfold - from smearing political opponents to interrogating alleged subversives in government and even public libraries.
Experience the frenzy of televised hearings and flying subpoenas that left careers in ruins. Hear from those who faced McCarthy's wrath, forced to choose between principles and survival. But as the senator's power grows, so do the seeds of his undoing.
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Credits:
Lead Producer: Devin Maverick Robins
Associate Producer: Meiqian He
Scriptwriter: Galen Beebe
Editor: Devin Maverick Robins
Editorial Advisor: John Bredar
Sound Designer: Jack Pombriant
Narrator: James Edwards
Executive Producer: Cameo George
3 episoade
Manage episode 445401874 series 3017910
As Cold War fears grip 1950s America, McCarthy weaponizes accusations of communist infiltration, rocketing from obscurity to national prominence. Discover how one man's relentless pursuit of a lie transforms into a nationwide witch hunt. Through rare audio and firsthand accounts, experience McCarthy's audacious tactics unfold - from smearing political opponents to interrogating alleged subversives in government and even public libraries.
Experience the frenzy of televised hearings and flying subpoenas that left careers in ruins. Hear from those who faced McCarthy's wrath, forced to choose between principles and survival. But as the senator's power grows, so do the seeds of his undoing.
Learn more about American Experience
Follow the show on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads
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Credits:
Lead Producer: Devin Maverick Robins
Associate Producer: Meiqian He
Scriptwriter: Galen Beebe
Editor: Devin Maverick Robins
Editorial Advisor: John Bredar
Sound Designer: Jack Pombriant
Narrator: James Edwards
Executive Producer: Cameo George
3 episoade
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