the Red Scare

Type: Event

As of November 2026, the Red Scare has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ezra Klein Show (Nov 2025). Mentioned as part of the discussion on historical populist insurgencies within the Republican party.

Red Scare is a form of moral panic provoked by fear of the rise of left-wing ideologies in a society, especially communism and socialism. Historically, red scares have led to mass political persecution, scapegoating, and the ousting of those in government positions who have had connections with left-wing movements. The name is derived from the red flag, a common symbol of communism and socialism.