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“Historian Johnny Haynes' good book, Red Scare or Red Menace delves into this extensively, pointing out that FDR actually the telegrams that he received from Americans who were against, you know, intervening in Europe's wars...”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Second Red Scare history
For: Historians and political science students
Key quote: “As Johnny Haynes had pointed out, it's just too good of an issue not to use these anti-communism and anti-fascist powers.”
The host mentions Johnny Haynes' book to highlight how the political dynamics of the Second Red Scare were influenced by earlier events and figures, particularly Franklin Roosevelt. The book provides a detailed examination of how wartime powers were misused against political opponents across the spectrum, illustrating a bipartisan approach to repression.