# Lionel- What Is the True National Identity of the USA and the Issue With Political Decay (6 Mins)

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Podcast: [77 WABC MiniCasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/77-wabc-minicasts-5907352)
Published: 2026-07-04T08:03:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 423

## Resource

Lionel Goes Over the Current Cultural and Political Landscape in America, Specifically Within New York City. Having a Caller Speak His Mind About How Joseph McCarthy Was Historically Correct About the Threat of Communist Influence. To Which They Both Believe Has Evolved Into Modern Identity Politics and Socialism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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