The Michael Steele Podcast

Michael speaks with former co-host Rick Ungar about Afghanistan, the politicization of Covid-19 and it's potential treatments and more.

Michael Speaks with human rights lawyer Arsalan Iftikhar. The pair discuss Muslims in America, the “Great Replacement” conspiracy theory and much more.

Michael's appearance on the Rick Ungar show on Thursday, August 26, 2021.

Michael and guest Randall Kennedy have a nuanced conversation about race relations including respectability politics, problems in policing, and the backlash against "critical race theory".

Michael speaks with former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock. The two talk about increasing numbers of women candidates for federal public office.

Michael speaks with guest Dr. Leana Wen about the news that a third booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine will soon be available to Americans. They discuss further issues around Covid-19. Then, also, racial disparities in healthcare more generally.

Michael speaks with guest Rick Tyler about compassion, human to human generosity and the limits of government in individuals' lives.

Michael and guest Alonzo Bodden enjoy some comic relief to all the crazy that is still going around.

Michael speaks with Alice Stewart about the status of the Republican party. Should the Republican party concern itself with keeping the Trump voter base?

Michael speaks with former congresswoman Barbara Comstock. The two talk about increasing numbers of women candidates for federal public office, about the crazy in the Republican Party, and about the allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Michael speaks with guest Dr. Jason Johnson. They talk about vote suppression and how to combat it.

Michael speaks with Rick Tyler. The pair discuss the Republican party's failure to respond to the January insurrection, the reasons for Trumpism, and more.

Michael speaks with guest Dahlia Lithwick about the Supreme Court. The pair discuss the impact of Trump judicial appointees. In actuality are the newest justices playing politics or acting as the impartial judges they are meant to be?

Michael's appearance on the Rick Ungar Show, originally aired on 07/14/21. The pair talk about taxes and inflation.

Michael speaks with guest Alice Stewart about voting rights, the January insurrection and how to get back to principles and policies after the Trump presidency.

Michael speaks with former co-host Rick Ungar. The friends talk about a range of issues including the Filibuster, infrastructure bills, and the New York City mayoral race.

Michael speaks with Ted Johnson about Johnson's new book "When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America".

Michael speaks with Chris Matthews about Matthews' new book “THIS COUNTRY: My Life in Politics and History”

Michael speaks with guest Dr. Jason Johnson about recent decisions by the Supreme Court upholding state laws that hamper voting. Voting rights are in jeopardy in many states across the country.

Michael Speaks with guest Yusef Salaam, who was one of the falsely accused central park five. Salaam talks about the American justice system in general, and about becoming better through an experience such as his. What happens to us does not define what happens inside. Salaam's new memoir is Better, Not Bitter: Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Justice.

Michael speaks with guest Dahlia Lithwick about the Supreme Court. The pair discuss the impact of Trump judicial appointees. In actuality are the newest justices playing politics or acting as the impartial judges they are meant to be?

Michael speaks with former Navy Seal Commander Mike Hayes. The two discuss Hayes' book "Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning". They discuss leadership, service, growth and strength.

Michael speaks with Ted Johnson about Johnson's new book "When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America".

Michael speaks with Sophia Nelson about the radicalization of the Republican party which remains since Trump.

Michael speaks with Chris Matthews about Matthews' new book “THIS COUNTRY: My Life in Politics and History”

Michael's appearance on the Rick Ungar Show on 06-07-21. The pair discuss Joe Manchin's cooperation with Republicans.

Michael Speaks with guest Yusef Salaam, who was one of the falsely accused central park five. Salaam talks about the American justice system in general, and about becoming better through an experience such as his. What happens to us does not define what happens inside. Salaam's new memoir is Better, Not Bitter: Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Justice.

Michael speaks with Marcus Flowers, running against Marjorie Taylor Greene in the 14th Congressional District in Georgia. The two speak about Flowers' reasons for running.

Michael speaks with former Navy Seal Commander Mike Hayes. The two discuss Hayes' book "Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning". They discuss leadership, service, growth and strength.

Michael speaks with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson about the Biden administration's proposals on childcare.

Michael speaks with Sophia Nelson about the radicalization of the Republican party which remains since Trump.

This is Michael's recent appearance on The Rick Ungar Show. The pair discuss the ouster of Liz Cheney.

Michael speaks with Marcus Flowers, running against Marjorie Taylor Greene in the 14th Congressional District in Georgia. The two speak about Flowers' reasons for running.

Michael speaks with guest Kimberly Jones. They reflect on the importance of a full understanding of our country's history in the pursuit of equity.

Michael speaks with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson about the Biden administration's proposals on childcare.

Michael speaks with Nick Troiano about how to improve American voting systems.

Michael speaks with fill-in guest Rick Ungar about president Biden's ambitious proposals, the idea of a fifteen dollar an hour minimum wage, whether we really need to be concerned about the federal deficit, and more.

Michael Speaks with Don Calloway about the effort to push back on voting rights across the nation.

Michael speaks with guest Kimberly Jones about the Chauvin trial and it's repercussions. They reflect on the importance of a full understanding of our country's history in the pursuit of equity.

Michael discusses his reaction to verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.

Michael speaks with Kurt Bardella about the first crisis of the Biden administration with two mass shootings. Both are eager to see gun reform laws enacted, which are wildly popular across most segments of the American population.

Michael speaks with Nick Troiano about how to improve American voting systems.

Michael and guest Bill Kristol discuss the first few months of the Biden administration and the ongoing challenges.

Michael speaks with Don Calloway about Democratic political strategy, and the Chauvin trial.

Part 3 of Michael's recent appearance on The Rick Ungar Show. The pair discuss vaccination and Covid-19 economic relief efforts, the For The People Act and President Biden's first few months in office generally.

Michael speaks with Rick Ungar about the Derek Chauvin trial. Then the pair talk about gun control, Biden's judicial picks and more.

This is part two of Michael's appearance on the Rick Ungar Show, in which they discuss immigration. The two contemplate the need for clear messaging and cooperation between nations on the issue.

Michael reunited with Rick Ungar this week to talk about recent mass shootings and whether they will finally provide the impetus to get wildly popular gun control legislation passed.

Michael speaks with Kurt Bardella about the first crisis of the Biden administration with two mass shootings this week. Both are eager to see gun reform laws enacted, which are wildly popular across most segments of the American people. And of course, we have some country music appreciation!