Michael Barson will present another fascinating look at historic Pop Culture as he discusses his book, The Red Menace which covers the history of how Americas fear of Communist incursions from the 1940s through the 1960s was reflected in our popular culture— movies, television shows, radio programs, books, comic books, and even children’s games.
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Michael Barson has a Master’s degree in Popular Culture and a PhD… Read more The Red Menace – How Anticommunism Was Reflected in American Popular Culture During the 1940s, 50s and 60s: Thursday 2/19/26 at 6 PM
Michael Barson will present another fascinating look at historic Pop Culture as he discusses his book, The Red Menace which covers the history of how Americas fear of Communist incursions from the 1940s through the 1960s was reflected in our popular culture— movies, television shows, radio programs, books, comic books, and even children’s games.
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Michael Barson has a Master’s degree in Popular Culture and a PhD… Read more 
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Michael Barson has a…