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The Michael Steele Podcast

The Michael Steele Podcast

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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.

Apr 5, 202112 min

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.

Apr 1, 202159 min

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.

Mar 30, 20218 min

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.

Mar 26, 202111 min

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!

Mar 24, 20211h 2m

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?

Mar 19, 202157 min

Quick Take: Inside/Outside Perspective

Michael speaks with guest Shayla Harris about the history of black religious life in America.

Mar 16, 202116 min

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.

Mar 12, 202130 min

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?

Mar 8, 202115 min

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.

Mar 5, 202149 min

Quick Take: The Cr@ppiest Elevator Speech

Michael speaks with Guest Rosa Brooks about policing in America.

Mar 2, 202117 min

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.

Feb 24, 20211h 3m

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.

Feb 23, 202115 min

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.

Feb 19, 202155 min

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.

Feb 15, 202114 min

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.

Feb 12, 202146 min