News & Stories Author Clay Risen discusses his book 'Red Scare' on the story of McCarthyism Steve Inskeep March 20, 2025 / 1:19 am Play AudioPlaying8 mins left NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Clay Risen about his new book, "Red Scare," which tells the story of McCarthyism based in part on newly declassified sources. Why you can trust KUOW