I Was a Communist for the FBI
Rhapsody in Red
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I Was a Communist for the FBI is a crime and espionage radio drama inspired by the experiences of former Communist Party member Matt Cvetic, who became an undercover informant for the FBI. The series follows the dangers and personal strain of his work as he moves among Communist Party members while secretly reporting to federal agents.
Episodes combine suspenseful undercover situations with the pressures of maintaining a false identity. Cvetic’s divided loyalties and the risk of exposure give the stories a personal dimension alongside their investigations of political intrigue and crime.
The program has the direct, tense feel of a dramatic radio thriller, using dialogue and sound to bring its clandestine world to life. Its stories offer a portrait of Cold War-era anxieties through the perspective of an operative caught between two worlds.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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