• Part 3: Downfall

  • Oct 23 2024
  • Length: 29 mins
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Part 3: Downfall

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  • At the height of his power, Senator Joseph McCarthy seems unstoppable. But his downfall comes from an unexpected place—the U.S. Army. Follow the dramatic escalation of McCarthy's anti-communist campaign in 1953 as his crusade collides with the military, leading to televised hearings that captivate the nation. The drama intensifies with Edward R. Murrow's iconic broadcast, as the legendary newsman challenges McCarthy's methods, marking a seismic shift in public opinion. Listen as this chaotic political showdown unfolds, revealing the raw interplay of power, media, and accountability—and witness the beginning of the end for one of America's most controversial political figures.

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    Credits:

    Lead Producer: Devin Maverick Robins

    Associate Producer: Meiqian He

    Scriptwriter: Galen Beebe

    Story Editor: Devin Maverick Robins

    Editorial Advisor: John Bredar

    Sound Designer: Jack Pombriant

    Narrator: James Edwards

    Executive Producer: Cameo George
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