The Michael Steele Podcast

Steve Schmidt discusses the chaos and players that defined 2022 and how he sees 2023 shaping up, If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or tell a friend! Michael Steele: @MichaelSteele Steve Schmidt: @SteveSchmidtSES The Michael Steele Podcast: @steele_podcast

Michael speaks with Victor Shi and Marianna Pecora about what is causing Gen Z voters to show up in historic numbers. They discuss electing the first Gen Z member of Congress, how our education system can help young voters become more engaged and what sets Generation Z apart from other generations.This is an excerpt from the episode " Gen Z Are Building the Future They Want to See: With Victor Shi and Marianna Pecora"Victor Shi is a Former White House Intern, host of On the Move with Victor Shi, Co-host of iGen Politics and Strategy Director of Voters of Tomorrow.Marianna Pecora is Deputy Communications Director for Digital Engagement at Voters of Tomorrow, a Gen Z-led movement that engages, educates, and represents youth in politics.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Victor on Twitter @Victorshi2020, Marianna @MariannaPecora, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Steve Schmidt discusses why he believes Donald Trump is finally finished, the chaos and players that defined 2022 and how he sees 2023 shaping up.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Michael Steele: @MichaelSteeleSteve Schmidt: @SteveSchmidtSESThe Michael Steele Podcast: @steele_podcast

April Ryan joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss her book, "Black Women Will Save the World: An Anthem." The pair discuss how Black women have gained their strength throughout American history, what the world would look like if more women were in power and how Black women from Karen Bass to Stacey Abrams have made the political personal. Excerpt from full episode "Black Women Make the Political Personal: With April Ryan. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Women-Will-Save-World/dp/0063210193 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow April on Twitter @AprilDRyan, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

This week's guest is David Dent, Professor of of Journalism and Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University. Michael speaks with David about why more Black men are voting Republican, what it means for the future of the GOP and how Michael impacted the RNC as Chairman. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow David on Twitter @DavidjDentNYU, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Best-selling author and New Yorker satirist, Andy Borowitz, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber." The pair discuss how the rise of TV and media has changed our politicians, what Americans prioritize over intellectual leaders and how ignorant leaders have evolved, from Reagan and Bush to Palin, DeSantis and Trump.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Profiles-Ignorance-Americas-Politicians-Dumber/dp/1668003880If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Andy on Twitter @BorowitzReport, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Michael speaks with Victor Shi and Marianna Pecora about what is causing Gen Z voters to show up in historic numbers. They discuss electing the first Gen Z member of Congress, how our education system can help young voters become more engaged and what sets Generation Z apart from other generations.Victor Shi is a Former White House Intern, host of On the Move with Victor Shi, Co-host of iGen Politics and Strategy Director of Voters of Tomorrow.Marianna Pecora is Deputy Communications Director for Digital Engagement at Voters of Tomorrow, a Gen Z-led movement that engages, educates, and represents youth in politics.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Victor on Twitter @Victorshi2020, Marianna @MariannaPecora, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Michael speaks with Kimberly Jones about her new book, "How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged." The pair discuss legacy wealth, where the U.S education system falls short, Reconstruction 2.0 and how we can begin to repair our unequal system. If you liked this podcast, tell a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the podcast on Twitter @steele_podcast Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow Kimberly Jones @kimlatricejones

April Ryan joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss her book, "Black Women Will Save the World: An Anthem." The pair discuss how Black women have gained their strength throughout American history, what the world would look like if more women were in power and how Black women from Karen Bass to Stacey Abrams have made the political personal.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Women-Will-Save-World/dp/0063210193If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow April on Twitter @AprilDRyan, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Michael Steele speaks with Simon Rosenberg, President of New Democratic Network, for a follow-up discussion on the midterm elections. The pair discuss the predictions they made in their September 1st podcast conversation, what hurt the GOP in this election and why the red wave never came, what it means for both Democrats and MAGA and how this election will inform 2024.If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Simon on Twitter @SimonWDC, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Best-selling author and New Yorker satirist, Andy Borowitz, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber." The pair discuss how the rise of TV and media has changed our politicians, what Americans prioritize over intellectual leaders and how ignorant leaders have evolved, from Reagan and Bush to Palin, DeSantis and Trump.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Profiles-Ignorance-Americas-Politicians-Dumber/dp/1668003880If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Andy on Twitter @BorowitzReport, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Michael dives into the scary, crazy and absurd with comedian and host of Sirius XM's "Tell Me Everything," John Fugelsang. The pair discuss Christianity in America, and what the misinterpretation and misuse of the religion means for the country.If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow John on Twitter @JohnFugelsang, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Note: This episode originally aired in January of 2022. Michael speaks with Kimberly Jones about her new book, "How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged." The pair discuss legacy wealth, where the U.S education system falls short, Reconstruction 2.0 and how we can begin to repair our unequal system. If you liked this podcast, tell a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the podcast on Twitter @steele_podcast Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow Kimberly Jones @kimlatricejones

Best-selling author Anand Giridharadas joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy." The pair discuss how you go about changing minds in today's polarized world, the tactics that do and don't work, and the makings of a winning pro-democracy movement.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Persuaders-Front-Lines-Hearts-Democracy-ebook/dp/B09QPH4LTXIf you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Anand on Twitter @AnandWrites, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Michael Steele speaks with Simon Rosenberg, President of New Democratic Network, for a follow-up discussion on the midterm elections. The pair discuss the predictions they made in their September 1st podcast conversation, what hurt the GOP in this election and why the red wave never came, what it means for both Democrats and MAGA and how this election will inform 2024. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Simon on Twitter @SimonWDC, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Michael speaks with activist and political strategist Julie Roginsky about the dangers of NDAs, how the Dobbs decision will impact the midterm elections and what needs to change to equalize politics for men and women.

Michael dives into the scary, crazy and absurd with comedian and host of Sirius XM's "Tell Me Everything," John Fugelsang. The pair discuss Twitter, free speech and cult of personality, from Elon to Kanye and Trump. They also discuss Christianity in America, and what the misinterpretation and misuse of the religion means for the country. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow John on Twitter @JohnFugelsang, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Former D.C Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone discusses his new memoir, "HOLD THE LINE: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America’s Soull" and the aftermath of January 6th. Check out the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hold-the-Line/Michael-Fanone/9781668007198 If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts and tell a friend! Be sure to follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Best-selling author Anand Giridharadas joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy." The pair discuss how you go about changing minds in today's polarized world, the tactics that do and don't work, battling the Trumpism movement and the weaknesses the Democratic Party faces in moving people toward their cause. Anand also discusses the makings of a winning pro-democracy movement and the roles we all play in this, looking at the immediate mid-terms to a wider 2024 picture.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Persuaders-Front-Lines-Hearts-Democracy-ebook/dp/B09QPH4LTXIf you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Anand on Twitter @AnandWrites, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Michael speaks with Brian Klaas about his new book, "CORRUPTIBLE: Who Gets Power & How it Changes Us." The pair discuss the psychology behind why we choose the leaders we choose, how power attracts the wrong type of people and why it's relevant to our current political system.

Michael speaks with activist and political strategist Julie Roginsky about battling workplace harassment at Fox News and beyond. The pair discuss the dangers of NDAs, how the Dobbs decision will impact the midterm elections and what needs to change to equalize politics for men and women.Check out Julie's podcast, Retaliation: https://www.spreaker.com/show/retaliation-with-julie-roginskyAnd her work with Lift Our Voices: https://www.liftourvoices.org/If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Julie on Twitter @julieroginsky, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Iuliia Mendel, former Press Secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss her new memoir, "The Fight of Our Lives:My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy, and What It Means for the World." The pair discuss Zelenskyy's global impact, the challenges and surprises Iuliia faced during her time as Press Secretary and the strong, colorful and resilient identity of Ukraine.Check out the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fight-of-Our-Lives/Iuliia-Mendel/9781668012710Be sure to follow Iuliia on Twitter @IuliiaMendel, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast @steele_podcast. If you liked this podcast, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend!

Former D.C Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone discusses his new memoir, "HOLD THE LINE: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America’s Soul." Fanone discusses the aftermath of January 6th, feeling used by both political parties, his views on the Republican party as a former Trump supporter, the January 6th hearings and what needs to change within American law enforcement.Check out the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hold-the-Line/Michael-Fanone/9781668007198If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts and tell a friend! Be sure to follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Dana Milbank joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party." The pair discuss how the GOP has been deteriorating long before Trump, the "Fox News Effect" and the upcoming midterm elections.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Destructionists-Twenty-Five-Crack-Up-Republican-Party/dp/0385548133If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Dana on Twitter @Milbank, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Note: This episode originally aired in December of 2021.Michael speaks with Brian Klaas about his new book, "CORRUPTIBLE: Who Gets Power & How it Changes Us." The pair discuss the psychology behind why we choose the leaders we choose, how power attracts the wrong type of people and why it's relevant to our current political system.

Michael speaks with comedian, Emmy nominee and Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper about how he's able to interview MAGA nuts, anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists all while staying calm and composed. The pair also discuss our culture of misinformation and holding the media accountable.If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Jordan on Twitter @jordanklepper, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Iuliia Mendel, former Press Secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss her new memoir, "The Fight of Our Lives:My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy, and What It Means for the World." The pair discuss Zelenskyy's global impact, how his leadership and outlook compares to Putin's, the challenges and surprises Iuliia faced during her time as Press Secretary and the strong, colorful and resilient identity of Ukraine.Check out the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fight-of-Our-Lives/Iuliia-Mendel/9781668012710Be sure to follow Iuliia on Twitter @IuliiaMendel, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast @steele_podcast. If you liked this podcast, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend!

Note: This episode originally aired in January of 2022.Michael speaks with Professor Carol Anderson about voter suppression, how the 2nd Amendment is rooted in anti-Blackness and how looking to history shows us how we got here.

Dana Milbank joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party." The pair discuss how the GOP has been deteriorating long before Trump, and the roles Republican members have played in it, from Newt Gingrich to Sarah Palin. They also discuss "the great replacement theory," and where the GOP is headed.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Destructionists-Twenty-Five-Crack-Up-Republican-Party/dp/0385548133If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Dana on Twitter @Milbank, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Michael Steele speaks with Simon Rosenberg, President of New Democratic Network, about what the polling is telling us about the midterm elections. The pair discuss where polling places Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate race, and how people on Twitter have reacted to news of a potential blue wave. If you enjoy this podcast, share it with a friend or give it a review on Apple Podcasts!

Michael speaks with comedian, Emmy nominee and Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper about how he's able to interview MAGA nuts, anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists all while staying calm and composed. The pair discuss our culture of misinformation, holding the media accountable, why Americans have always been obsessed with conspiracies and where the midterm elections seem to be shaping up.If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Jordan on Twitter @jordanklepper, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. and Michael Steele discuss the ways in which our history informs our present. The pair take a look at Dr. Glaude's latest best seller, "Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own," and discuss what Glaude describes as "The New Redeemers." Check out the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/575725/begin-again-by-eddie-s-glaude-jr/ If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

Note: This episode originally aired in January of 2022.Michael speaks with Professor Carol Anderson about white rage, where we get it wrong, and how it manifests in our country today. The pair also discuss voter suppression, how the 2nd Amendment is rooted in anti-Blackness and how looking to history shows us how we got here.

Michael Steele speaks with former naval intelligence and counter-terrorism officer, Malcolm Nance about his new book, "They Want to Kill Americans" and the recent FBI Mar-a-Lago search.Check out Malcolm's book here:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250279002/theywanttokillamericans

Michael Steele speaks with Simon Rosenberg, President of New Democratic Network, about what the polling is telling us about the midterm elections. The pair discuss where polling places Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate race, what's happened to the Republican party, how Biden is bridging the gap with young voters and how recent events like January 6th and Roe v Wade have shifted the trendlines.If you enjoy this podcast, share it with a friend or give it a review on Apple Podcasts!

Michael speaks with Miles Taylor and Former Congressman Joe Sestak about the new third party, Forward, and the FBI search at Trump's Mar-a-Lago.If you like this podcast, share it with a friend or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. and Michael Steele discuss the ways in which our history informs our present. The pair take a look at Dr. Glaude's latest best seller, "Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own," and discuss what we can learn from Baldwin's struggle and what America still must do to discover itself and embrace its brokenness. Check out the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/575725/begin-again-by-eddie-s-glaude-jr/ If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

From June 2022 Episode: Takeaways from the January 6th Hearings: With Rick Ungar. Rick Ungar joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss the January 6th hearings and Liz Cheney's statement to Republicans involved in the insurrection.

Michael Steele speaks with former naval intelligence and counter-terrorism officer, Malcolm Nance about his new book, "They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency.” The pair discuss the Trump Insurgency in the U.S (TITUS), the threat of domestic terrorism and a warning not of what's to come, but of what is already here. Malcolm also shares his thoughts on the FBI Mar-a-Lago search and discusses his on-ground perspective of the current situation in Ukraine.Check out Malcolm's book here:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250279002/theywanttokillamericans

Jonathan Lemire joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Big Lie: Election Chaos, Political Opportunism, and the State of American Politics After 2020" and the role the media played in perpetuating Trump's lies. Check out the book here: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/the-big-lie/

Michael speaks with Miles Taylor and Former Congressman Joe Sestak about the new third party, Forward. They discuss what Forward is and isn't, how it will change the political landscape and the barriers of creating a successful third party. Michael, Miles and Joe also discuss the FBI search at Trump's Mar-a-Lago and why no one is above the law.If you like this podcast, share it with a friend or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Tim Miller joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Why We Did It: A Travelogue from the Republican Road to Hell." The pair discuss what it takes to be a player in "The Game," Tim's time working with Reince Priebus at the RNC and the kinds of Republicans involved in the transition to Trumpism, from "Messiahs" and "Little Mixers" like Chris Christie, to "Nerd-Revengers" like Sean Spicer.Check out the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Did-Travelogue-Republican/dp/0063161478If you like this podcast, give us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts!

Note: This episode originally aired in October of 2021.Michael speaks with Keith Boykin about the politics of a darkening America. They discuss the relationship between Black people and the Republican party, including the question everyone is curious about: Why Michael is still a Republican.

U.S Senatorial candidate Evan McMullin discusses his run against Utah incumbent Mike Lee, putting country over party as an Independent.If you enjoy this podcast, make sure to give it five stars on Apple Podcasts!

Jonathan Lemire joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Big Lie: Election Chaos, Political Opportunism, and the State of American Politics After 2020." The pair discuss the role the media played in perpetuating Trump's lies, how Trump's deceit led to January 6th and how the 2024 election might shape out with Trump as a candidate.Check out the book here: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/the-big-lie/

Michael Steele and Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta discuss the January 6th hearings, expanding the Supreme Court, the national messaging of the Democratic party.

Tim Miller joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Why We Did It: A Travelogue from the Republican Road to Hell." The pair discuss what it takes to be a player in "The Game," Tim's time working with Reince Priebus at the RNC, the struggle of compartmentalizing being a gay man and being a Republican and the kinds of Republicans involved in the transition to Trumpism, from "Messiahs" and "Little Mixers" like Chris Christie, to "Nerd-Revengers" like Sean Spicer.Check out the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Did-Travelogue-Republican/dp/0063161478If you like this podcast, give us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts!

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand discusses creating a more inclusive nonpartisan system that focuses on character and ideas, winning elections in rural America and putting public service over politics.

U.S Senatorial candidate Evan McMullin discusses his run against Utah incumbent Mike Lee, putting country over party as an Independent, gaining support from both Democrats and Republicans, January 6th and the high stakes for America's future.If you enjoy this podcast, make sure to give it five stars on Apple Podcasts!

Michael and Rick Ungar discuss the national gun control debate and the midterm elections, including what's going to get people to vote and how, for many, the importance of gas and food prices has surpassed the importance of democracy.