American History. Cold War History. Rebels. Protest the Establishment. McCarthyism. Welcome to Gadflies Through History, a Gadfly City show exploring history’s biggest rebels, how they freaked the world out, and then changed it forever. This episode features a modern retelling of David and Goliath: Joe McCarthy vs. Lillian Hellman. The battle took place in Washington D.C. and starred one of its biggest bullies opposite one of Hollywood’s most controversial writers. For more shows and community, subscribe to Gadfly City at gadflycity.com, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Fly back soon!
This episode features a modern retelling of David and Goliath. However, the villain here was not gigantic, except for his ego, and the hero did not slay her foe with rocks, but with her words. The battle took place in Washington D.C. and starred one of its biggest bullies opposite one of Hollywood’s most controversial writers: Joe McCarthy vs. Lillian Hellman. The victory was decisive. Its legacy was formidable.
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