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A Cautionary Christmas Tale (for Democracy)
I spoke with Dr. Vaughn Joy, author of a recent book on Christmas movies and politics. We spoke about Frank Capra, his celebration of America through film, and his ostracization as an alleged Communist, despite that. Sel...
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A Cautionary Christmas Tale (for Democracy) is an episode from DIY Democracy by Steven Nelson. I spoke with Dr. Vaughn Joy, author of a recent book on Christmas movies and politics. We spoke about Frank Capra, his celebration of America thr...
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Published Dec 18, 2025, 51:49 long, audio available.
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