McCarthyism. – Pacifica Radio Archives

A Crime To Fit The Punishment: an interview with the filmmakers

Mimi Rosenberg speaks with Barbara A. Moss and Stephen Mack on their new film, “A Crime to Fit the Punishment” (1982), a documentary about the making of the 1954 controversial labor film “Salt of the Earth” during the height of the Hollywood blacklist.

August 24, 2025

Building Bridges: Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee Interview

A fascinating interview with black artists/social visionaries, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, who comment on the shift from post-WWII social activism to the culture of repression fostered during the McCarthy era. Especially valuable is the perspective these black pioneers have, as politically active, outspoken artists used to struggle as part of the human condition. They…

August 24, 2025

Yip Harburg Special

(50 Minutes) Yip Harburg Special A tribute to blacklisted lyricist Yip Harburg, who wrote lyrics to thei Wizard of Oz and classics such as Brother Can You Spare a Dime. Born into poverty on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Yip always included a strong social and political component to his work, fighting racism and…

August 24, 2025

Brecht In Hollywood

Brecht In Hollywood / produced by David Ossman. Biography of Bertolt Brecht from 1941-1947. Includes statements by Elsa Lanchester and John Houseman and actuality of Brecht’s testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. BROADCAST| KPFK, 1963.

August 24, 2025

Are you now or have you ever been a member of the communist party? / by Eric Bentley

Dramatic reading of Bentley’s play about the House committee on un-American activities. Includes Lilllian Hellman reading her letter to the HUAC.

August 24, 2025

Is speech still free? / moderated by Lewis Hill.

Harold Winkler, J. Raymond Cope, and Lawrence Sears discuss their experiences with McCarthy’s investigations into un-American activities.|IS SPEECH STILL FREE? / moderated by Lewis Hill. – Harold Winkler, J. Raymond Cope, and Lawrence Sears discuss their experiences with McCarthy’s investigations into un-American activities. – BROADCAST: KPFA, 1952.

August 24, 2025

Should the loyalty oath be used for professors at the University of California? : roundtable discussion / moderated by E. John Lewis.

Discussion of the academics and theloyalty oath.

August 24, 2025