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The Michael Steele Podcast is a podcast hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Each week, Michael moderates a barbershop style discussion about the key political and cultural issues of the day. Michael brings his experience as an MSNBC political analyst and from a lifetime in politics to a podcast which transcends traditional political boundaries in order to dig deep and find real solutions.
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Michael Steele speaks with journalist Miranda Spivack about her new book, "Backroom Deals in Our Backyards: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back." They discuss what goes into getting the local government to help people and what local activists have done to be heard by their government.
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Michael Steele speaks with Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz about Pete Hegseth proudly ending the "woke" Women, Peace and Security program that Trump himself signed. Plus, what tools Democrats can use to expose the incompetency of the Trump Administration.
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Michael Steele speaks with Miranda Spivack, a veteran journalist who specializes in stories about government accountability and secrecy. The pair discuss her new book, "Backroom Deals in Our Backyards: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back." Plus, how federal budget cuts will impact government support and transparency and what people can do if they're feeling helpless about what's happening in the country.
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Michael Steele speaks with Oren Cass about what drew him to the Republican party as a 17-year-old, the three elements that define what Republicanism means to him and why he refuses to leave the party today, even after it's changed. The pair also discuss DEI and the stereotyping Donald Trump used to target young male Black voters.
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Michael Steele speaks with Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz about Trump's First 100 Days of his second term. They discuss the economic impact Americans are facing, the deporations occurring without due process and what Democrats can do to expose the incompetency of the current administration.
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Michael Steele speaks with Oren Cass, chief economist at American Compass, about who the "New Conservative" is, the case for tariffs, and how to build a trading system that actually works for Americans. Plus, what made Michael join the Republican Party nearly 50 years ago and the stereotypes and misconceptions about young Black men joining MAGA.
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"Would ya'll please start acting like damn voters, and vote!" Michael Steele discusses Trump's hefty tariffs that shook business and consumer confidence. Then delves into the importance of active participation in elections and the need for voters to hold their representatives accountable.
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The Trump administration recently reassigned Kari Lake to dismantle Voice Of America, a government funded broadcaster. Michael Steeles delves into the motivations behind these actions, the impact on global soft power, and the broader quest to rebuild trust in government institutions.
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Michael Fanone didn't ask for a preemptive pardon from Biden, but he got one anyway. He speaks with Michael Steele about this, as well as how learning about the dark history of American law enforcement helped him to understand why there's so much resentment towards cops today.
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Michelle Obama breaks the silence regarding her absence from Trump's inauguration. Michael Steele reacts and suggests Republicans could learn a thing or two from Michelle Obama about breaking away from stupid.
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Michael Steele is joined by Michael Fanone. The pair discuss the January 6th pardons, how Trump is bypassing the constitution to target immigrants and the role law enforcement is playing in this process. Plus, the time Mike convinced Nancy Pelosi to let him drink beers on the lawn of the Capitol.
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Michael Steele speaks with Congressman Suhas Subramanyam about how MAGA supporters are beginning to see the impact of DOGE in their own communities.
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Michael Steele is joined by Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. The pair discuss what DOGE cuts will mean for America’s future, and how even MAGA supporters are beginning to see the impact in their own communities. Plus, how these cuts are hurting America’s ability to be a global leader in tech, science, and innovation.
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Michael Steele speaks with Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, authors of the new book "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House." They discuss why Democratic leadership didn't tell Biden not to run in 2024, how Obama and Nancy Pelosi tried to get Biden to drop out of the race and Biden's refusal to endorse Kamala Harris.
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Michael Steele dissects the looming fears of a recession echoed by Wall Street's elite, the tensions between Trump and prominent figures over trade policies, and the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions on deportations.
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What exactly happened during Kamala Harris’ short-lived 107-day presidential campaign that made her lose the election? Michael Steele speaks with Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, authors of the new book "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House." They discuss how a single Trump ad helped sink Kamala’s chances, Biden’s refusal to endorse her, and the private efforts by Obama and Pelosi to oust Biden without putting Kamala on the ticket. Plus, what lessons Democrats must take from 2024 in order to have a chance in 2028.
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Michael Steele speaks with Jim Acosta about Elon Musk's attempt to win the Supreme Court Wisconsin election and the terrible consequences we must face if Ukraine falls.
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Michael Steele speaks with Jim Acosta about how Trump's out of touch tariffs will impact Americans and how journalists should approach reporting the second Trump term. Plus, Elon Musk's attempt to win the Supreme Court Wisconsin election and the terrible consequences we must face if Ukraine falls.
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1Michael Steele discusses Pete Hegseth's recklessness with sensitive national secrets and the importance of holding officials accountable.
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Michael Steele speaks with Katherine Stewart, an expert on religious nationalism, about the roles of wealthy funders and Christian nationalist movement leaders to subvert democracy.
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This interview is the BEST Mr. Steele has ever given.
Hello I love you guys' podcast. Put all your listeners know most of the stuff you're talking about. You guys have to put the local news on the spot for not reporting a lot of this on the news, so everybody can hear it. And the national news, you only hear what they want you to know. Thank you for your work.
So, Mr. Steele, I'm pretty old. I've had time to observe. It's my perception that the economy, with very few exceptions, responds rather slowly. Any given president inherits the economy of his/her predecessor. trump inherited an economy that was the result of 8 years of Obama. In his 4 years he messed it up. So Biden inherited an economy that trump had messed up. I never hear news people or commentators discuss this phenomenon. I wish they would. Thanks for reading this.
I just watched a YouTube video on a community forum held at the Sylacauga First Baptist Church in Alabama. It was a good illustration of what's playing out across the country. I loved the response of a Black man who spoke at the end. He was so logical, practical, and reassuring in a way that gives me hope for our country. The headline was "Alabama Lawmakers Answer Questions on Immigration."
I just watched a YouTube video on a community forum held at the Sylacauga First Baptist Church in Alabama. It was a good illustration of what's playing out across the country. I loved the response of a Black man who spoke at the end. He was so logical, practical, and reassuring in a way that gives me hope for our country. The headline was "Alabama Lawmakers Answer Questions on Immigration."
I think women without biological children should not have to pay taxes which support schools and education.
Wow, I had no idea you would wonder about white women's acceptance of Kamala. I thought white MEN would be the problem. From what I've seen on social media, white guys seem to be fine with Kamala. I guess it comes down to, which is more prevalent, racism or sexism. I'm an old white woman, and I'm rejoicing at the thought of a woman being POTUS. She's got my vote!
Thanks Michael, Sophia and Jason for telling the Truth!!! 🕵️♂️☀️✍️👍 'Love you guys! 🙏🗽⚖️🇺🇸🤗🥳
The trump trial leaves me with an absolute dislike for Cohen. I really give a shit that now he regrets it. He’s a fundamentally damaged ahole and I seriously doubt that he’s really changed. Because of Cohen, the country was denied Hillary. And we would have had a honest Supreme Court. Cohen will never be able to pay us all back. Fck ‘em.
I love Michael Steele's perspective!
I'm in the process of listening to Mr. Alberta's book. I'm thankful for his insite to where the Evangelicals took a bad turn. I've got a friend who hasn't strayed from that "good old time religion."
I’d love to know what Mr. Steele calls Justice Thomas & Tim Scott, after he’s had a couple of Martinis and no one is taping his remarks…….. 😅😂🤣
Mr. Steele when on TV you should wear a neck tie. It makes you look more professional.
Isn’t the Trumper argument that we have a two tier Justice system stacked against them and trump, the exact exact same woke argument , which they despise, that BLM uses against the “two tier Justice system”??
Two items of dispute on the Christie (CC) interview and, admittedly, I'm in only 15:30 minutes of the cast: 1) CC speaks of "sane" and "moderate" Republicans softening the message to MAGAs about the 2020 election not being stolen. They, who are the self-professed hard rocks of American society, need to be coddled to realize and accept truth? GMAFB. 2) CC says that it is useless to wait for Iran to be reasonable. Look at the U.S./UK-initiated coup against PM Mossadegh in 1953, all so that Great Britain could maintain ownership and control over the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. The result of that rapacious greed was the incarceration and slaughter of thousands of Iranians by U.S.-installed Reza Pahlavi, the culmination of which was the 1979 revolution. Take into account the three instances over the years in which serious attempts at normalization could have been successful if not torpedoed by U.S. arrogance, and you quickly find derisive CC's remark about Iran being "unreasonable".
Excellent episode 👍
Steve Schmidt is a preacher who might have been without peer, had he chosen that path. We're lucky he's here in these moments! Thank you Mr Steele for two great hours of conversation with Steve Schmidt.
ok, I get it, but why do I feel like Steve is making some kind of sense? just my thoughts, respectfully
is Steve Schmidt okay? Found myself not following his logic and excessive movie references.
man... Steve has it wrong like they had it wrong about Palin. DeSantis will not be the nominee in 24. There are too many other who are alot smoother than that guy. he will be out as soon as they show the press conference he was bullying kids wearing masks.