Author Talk with Clay Risen: Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America

Explore the history and current relevance of the mid-20th century Red Scare. Learn about this dark period, which particularly affected civil rights activists, teachers, Hollywood stars, and DC’s federal workers, including many Jewish figures. Author and New York Times reporter Clay Risen will be in conversation with Judge David Tatel. Presented in partnership with the Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies. About the book: Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America by Clay Risen. This event is available both in person and virtually (see virtual attendance link on the event page).