Part 2: Chasing the Lie

American Experience Presents

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