
The Michael Steele Podcast
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Quick Take: Manchin Is The Point Man
Michael's appearance on the Rick Ungar Show on 06-07-21. The pair discuss Joe Manchin's cooperation with Republicans.

The Exoneration Of The Central Park Five: With Guest Yusef Salaam
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.

Quick Take: The Candidate Running to Replace MTG
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.

Leaning Into Those Hard Things: With Guest Mike Hayes
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.

Quick Take: Intellectually and Politically Prepared
Michael speaks with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson about the Biden administration's proposals on childcare.

You Have To Be Out Of Your D&mn Mind: With Guest Sophia Nelson
Michael speaks with Sophia Nelson about the radicalization of the Republican party which remains since Trump.

Quick Take: The Message Is A Lie
This is Michael's recent appearance on The Rick Ungar Show. The pair discuss the ouster of Liz Cheney.

Fixing the Hot Mess In Georgia: With Guest Marcus Flowers
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.

Quick Take: A More Diverse History
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.

It's All About The Children: With Guest Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson
Michael speaks with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson about the Biden administration's proposals on childcare.

Quick Take: It'd Be Remarkable How Much Change We Could Make
Michael speaks with Nick Troiano about how to improve American voting systems.

Some Guy Gave a Speech: With Guest Rick Ungar
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.

Quick Take: This Is Happening Everywhere
Michael Speaks with Don Calloway about the effort to push back on voting rights across the nation.

Now We Can Begin To Fix This: With Guest Kimberly Jones
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.

Quick Take: So That We Don't Have To Go Through This Again
Michael discusses his reaction to verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.

Quick Take: It's Common Sense
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.

Fixing the Electoral System: With Guest Nick Troiano
Michael speaks with Nick Troiano about how to improve American voting systems.

Quick Take: It Has Been Impressive
Michael and guest Bill Kristol discuss the first few months of the Biden administration and the ongoing challenges.

It Is Exactly As We See It: With Guest Don Calloway
Michael speaks with Don Calloway about Democratic political strategy, and the Chauvin trial.

Quick Take: A D@mn Good Job
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.

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

Quick Take: You Do What You Got To Do
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.

Quick Take: Gun Control Is A 90% 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.

That Put Up Or Shut Up Moment: With Guest Kurt Bardella
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!

The Fever Hasn't Broken: With Guest Bill Kristol
Michael speaks with Guest Bill Kristol about the next steps for the Republican party and America post-Trump. How do we preserve and strengthen our Democracy?

Quick Take: Inside/Outside Perspective
Michael speaks with guest Shayla Harris about the history of black religious life in America.

Pushing Back On Crazy: With Guest Adam Kinzinger
Michael speaks with Congressman Adam Kinzinger. The two talk about what conservatism really means, and what the future of the party might look like.

Quick Take: Getting Everyone To The Table
Michael talks with Guest Tiffany Cross about the strong potential development of a third party in American politics. More broadly, how do things change whenever all people are at the table?

The Black Church, Black People Are Not a Monolith: With Guest Shayla Harris
Michael speaks with guest Shayla Harris about black religious life in America.

Quick Take: The Cr@ppiest Elevator Speech
Michael speaks with Guest Rosa Brooks about policing in America.

No Unity with Racists: With Guest Tiffany Cross
Michael has an honest conversation with Tiffany Cross about the difference between policy disagreement and racism. They can both respect calls for unity over the former, but not the latter.

Quick Take: Russia's New Asset
Listen along with Michael as Craig Unger tells the tale of Donald Trump's recruitment as a Russian asset. Craig is the author of American Kompromat, based on in-depth interviews with high-level sources in the KGB, CIA and FBI, among other thorough research.

Policing In America: With Guest Rosa Brooks
Michael speaks with Guest Rosa Brooks about policing in America. They also discuss the value of the country's diverse makeup.

Quick Take: Something Profound That We Have To Fix In This Country
Michael and guest Steve Schmidt talk about what has been revealed by Trumpism and the events of January 6th.

A Spy Story: With Guest Craig Unger
Listen along with Michael as Craig Unger tells the tale of Donald Trump's recruitment as a Russian asset. Craig is the author of American Kompromat, based on in-depth interviews with high-level sources in the KGB, CIA and FBI, among other thorough research.