The Michael Steele Podcast

Michael speaks with John McWhorter about his new book “WOKE RACISM:How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America”. The pair discuss the harm that is done by well-intentioned people bringing every conversation back to structural racism and an unachievable goal of eradicating all racism. This takes focus away from policies that will make black people's lives better right now.

Michael speaks with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi about the reluctance of US vaccine manufacturers to license their vaccines for manufacture around the world or otherwise make them available for developing nations. The pair also discuss investigations into the insurrection on January 6th.

Michael speaks with Shea Guillory about sickle cell anemia, a genetic disease that affects one in 365 African Americans.

Michael speaks with John MchWhorter about his new book “WOKE RACISM: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America”. The pair discuss the harm that is done by well-intentioned people bringing every conversation back to structural racism and an unachievable goal of eradicating all racism. This takes focus away from policies that will make black people's lives better right now.

Michael talks with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The pair discuss Raffensperger's refusal to comply with then President Trump's direction to “find 11,780 votes”.

Michael speaks with John MchWhorter about his new book “WOKE RACISM:How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America”. The pair discuss the harm that is done by well-intentioned people bringing every conversation back to structural racism and an unachievable goal of eradicating all racism. This takes focus away from policies that will make black people's lives better right now.

Michael talks with Democratic political strategist Maria Cardona and Republican political strategist Alice Stewart on what really happened in the elections this week. Alice and Maria's podcast, Hot Mics From Left To Right, can be found here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/hot-mics

Michael speaks with Arsalan Iftikhar. The pair discuss religious extremism of all sorts. What is needed is religion which actually brings all people together, not apart.

Michael speaks with Senator Ben Nelson about the Filibuster.

Michael's appearance on The Rick Ungar Show on October 13, 2021. The pair discuss the Democrat's legislative priorities. Michael points out that there is a lot of work to do on defense and repair of our democracy.

Michael speaks with Keith Boykin about the persistent disparities in the United States.

Michael speaks with Senator Ben Nelson about the loss of bipartisanship in the United States Senate. Partisanship has stifled the functioning of the institution.

Michael's appearance on The Rick Ungar Show on October 13, 2021. The pair discuss the Democrat's legislative priorities. Michael points out that there is a lot of work to do on defense and repair of our democracy.

Michael speaks with guest Jennifer Rubin about how women saved Democracy.

Michael speaks with Keith Boykin about the race to stop the darkening of America engaged in by some conservative white segments of the population. They discuss the relationship between Black people and the Republican party, including the question everyone is curious about: Why Michael is still a Republican.

Michael speaks with Jarrett Adams. Adams was wrongfully convicted of a crime at age 17 and sentenced to 28 years in a maximum-security prison. He used the injustice he endured as motivation to become an advocate and attorney for others facing similar injustice.

Michael speaks with guest Jennifer Rubin about how women saved Democracy.

In part 1 of this interview, Michael shares a warm and personal conversation with Tyler Merritt, who's new book "I Take My Coffee Black" delves into many facets of his life as a black man.

Michael speaks with Jarrett Adams. Adams was wrongfully convicted of a crime at age 17 and sentenced to 28 years in a maximum-security prison. He used the injustice he endured as motivation to become an advocate and attorney for others facing similar injustice.

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

In part 2 of this interview, Michael shares a warm and personal conversation with Tyler Merritt, whose new book "I Take My Coffee Black" delves into many facets of his life as a black man.

In part 1 of this interview, Michael shares a warm and personal conversation with Tyler Merritt, whose new book "I Take My Coffee Black" delves into many facets of his life as a black man.

Michael and guest Randall Kennedy have a nuanced conversation about race, and the various terms black people have used to identify themselves.

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

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”