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Straight Line

Straight Line

By: Ergu Li and Braydon McCabe
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Straight talk on politics, culture and the American peopleErgu Li and Braydon McCabe Political Science Politics & Government
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  • EP5 : Polarized Politics: Capitalism, Socialism, and the Future of the U.S.
    Sep 25 2025

    Braydon and Sean dive into one of the most unfiltered political podcasts of the year—tackling political violence, polarization, and the future of America. From the Charlie Kirk assassination and rising extremism, to heated debates over Trump vs. Biden, the MAGA movement, capitalism vs. socialism, and whether the U.S. should abolish the Department of Education, this episode pulls no punches.They clash over Social Security, universal basic income, book bans, and even whether America should remain a democracy or a republic. Along the way, they break down the role of populism, the vanishing middle class, and how authoritarian vs. libertarian values are reshaping politics.If you care about freedom of speech, the economy, or where the country is headed, this raw conversation is for you.

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    50 mins
  • EP4: Subsidies, Security, and the System That’s Failing Us
    Sep 17 2025

    In this explosive episode of Straight Line, Braydon McCabe and Ergu Li break down the foreign policy disasters that are costing America billions.

    From the war in Ukraine to U.S. support for Israel, and the misunderstood threat of China. The hosts challenge mainstream narratives and ask the hard questions:

    • Are we fighting Russia… or funding Ukraine's survival?

    • Is Israel still an ally or just a money pit with nukes?

    • Why is nobody talking about Venezuela and our southern border?

    • And is Social Security just a giant scam for Gen Z?

    Buckle up for a fast-paced, brutally honest episode that covers war, tech, debt, China, immigration, financial literacy, and the future of America.

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    32 mins
  • EP3 : Borders, Bills, and the Battle for America’s Economy
    Sep 15 2025

    Co-host Ergu Li and Braydon McCabe tackle tariffs, AI, immigration, and polarization in a fast-moving look at today’s economy.

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    28 mins
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