Study of the McCarthy period during the Cold War provides essential historical perspective for those of us struggling to chart the path forward through Trump 2.0 - a time in which paranoia, threats to civil liberties, censorship and more are, once again, all too real. Author Clay Risen, whose new book "Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism and The Making of Modern America" joins us to discuss how it can help today's progressive properly conceptualize the perils of the current political reality, and continue to push forward with confidence and conviction.

Learn more about Clay Risen and his book at https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Red-Scare/Clay-Risen/9781982141806.

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