Before his name became synonymous with political witch hunts, Joseph McCarthy was simply a senator from Wisconsin. Tune in or stream #McCarthyPBS Mon, Jan 6 at 9/8c on American Experience | PBS. | PBS

The narrative around McCarthyism is challenged, suggesting Joseph McCarthy was correct about Soviet spies infiltrating the State Department. Evidence from Venona transcripts and declassified FBI files support this claim. It's argued that Democrats pushed McCarthy to reveal names, later criticizing him for it. Have you heard this perspective? #McCarthyism #SovietSpies #StateDepartment #Venona #J Edgar Hoover | Morning Invest