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SYSK Selects: How McCarthyism Works

Aug 12, 2017 · 42m
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  • McCarthyism involves accusing others of disloyalty without sufficient evidence.
  • The term originated from Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist campaigns.
  • The episode explores the historical context and impact of this practice.

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