The Michael Steele Podcast

Michael Steele talks about how President-elect Donald Trump is nominating a cabinet full of loyalists.

This episode originally aired in December 2023. Michael Steele speaks with best-selling author Tim Alberta about his new book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism" and what Tim observed on the American Restoration Tour. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Tim Alberta @TimAlberta Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with best-selling author Tim Alberta about his book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism." The pair discuss how Christian values in America have become enmeshed in MAGA politics, how the purpose of the Church has been misinterpreted, what Tim observed on the American Restoration Tour and what being a Christian means to him.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688XIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Tim Alberta @TimAlbertaFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This episode originally aired in May 2024.Michael Steele speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian, Doris Kearns Goodwin about past and present challenges to democracy.Check out her book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" here: https://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Love-Story-Personal-History/dp/1982108665If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Doris Kearns Goodwin @DorisKGoodwinFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This episode originally aired in May 2024.Michael Steele speaks with presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, Doris Kearns Goodwin. The pair discuss Doris' latest book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s," which explores the personal journey of Doris and her late husband, Richard "Dick" Goodwin, uncovering 300 boxes of documents from the 1960s. Michael and Doris discuss the idealism and challenges of the 1960s (and how it compares to today,) Doris and Dick's love story, the impact of Lyndon Johnson on American history and the current state of American democracy.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Love-Story-Personal-History/dp/1982108665If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Doris Kearns Goodwin @DorisKGoodwinFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele talks about Elon Musk's rise within the Republican party and suggests President-elect Donald Trump is too old for the job.Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks with Michael Steele about reaching bipartisanship and the unseriousness of Marjorie Taylor Greene leading the DOGE subcommittee.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Check out Leader Jeffries' book, "The ABCs of Democracy," here:https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Democracy-Hakeem-Jeffries/dp/1538770369Follow Hakeem Jeffries @RepJeffriesFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about the possibility of a government shutdown, rebuilding the Democratic party, reaching bipartisanship with the new administration and the unseriousness of Marjorie Taylor Greene leading the DOGE subcommittee.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Check out Leader Jeffries' book, "The ABCs of Democracy," here: https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Democracy-Hakeem-Jeffries/dp/1538770369Follow Hakeem Jeffries @RepJeffriesFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele reacts to President-elect Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekendFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Bitter End to Joe Biden's Presidency (with Michael Smerconish)"Michael Steele speaks with Brian Tyler Cohen about how Republicans have perfected the art of campaign branding, messaging and sloganeering and how Democrats can learn from their playbook. The pair analyze the branding of Obamacare, Michael Steele's "Fire Pelosi" campaign and what Democrats can take away from the 2024 election.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Check out Brian's book, "Shameless," here: https://www.amazon.com/Shameless-Republicans-Deliberate-Dysfunction-Democracy/dp/0063392887Follow Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohenFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele reacts to FBI Director Christopher Wray stepping down and how everyone is acting like Donald Trump is president already.Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekendFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

Michael Steele speaks with Brian Tyler Cohen about how Republicans have perfected the art of campaign branding, messaging and sloganeering and how Democrats can learn from their playbook. The pair analyze the branding of Obamacare, Michael Steele's "Fire Pelosi" campaign and what Democrats can take away from the 2024 election.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Check out Brian's book, "Shameless," here: https://www.amazon.com/Shameless-Republicans-Deliberate-Dysfunction-Democracy/dp/0063392887Follow Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohenFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Bitter End to Joe Biden's Presidency (with Michael Smerconish)"Michael Steele speaks with Michael Smerconish about Joe Biden pardoning Hunter Biden and why an open Democratic convention wouldn't have worked.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Listen to The Smerconish Podcast on SiriusXM, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Michael Smerconish @SmerconishFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnlineJoe Biden Was Always Going to Pardon Hunter Biden (Quick Take)

Michael Steele speaks with Michael Smerconish about how Americans have much more in common than it seems, despite how the media paints our political divides, Pete Hegseth's mom calling him an abuser, Joe Biden pardoning Hunter Biden, and why Democrats lost in 2024.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Listen to The Smerconish Podcast on SiriusXM, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Michael Smerconish @SmerconishFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez discuss Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Visit to Mar-a-Lago.Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_ste...Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-mich...

Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) speaks with Michael Steele about how living in Ukraine informed his latest book, On Freedom and what freedom looks like for Ukraine and Gaza.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Timothy-Snyder/dp/0593728726If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Timothy @TimothyDSnyderFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Timothy Snyder about his new book, "On Freedom." The pair define freedom and discuss what it looks like for young people, American families and those in Ukraine and Gaza. They also explore how AI alters our freedom and what it means to be human. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Timothy-Snyder/dp/0593728726If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Timothy @TimothyDSnyderFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele reacts to Trump's cabinet picks. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-mich...

Michael Steele is joined by John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer and Symone Sanders-Townsend to discuss how Kamala Harris' campaign compared to other U.S elections and America's relationship with news and media today.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsangFollow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayerFollow Symone Sanders-Townsend @SymoneDSandersFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele is joined by John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer and Symone Sanders-Townsend to discuss Trump's unqualified cabinet picks, the role media played in the 2024 election and how Elon Musk has replaced JD Vance as surrogate Vice President.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsangFollow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayerFollow Symone Sanders-Townsend @SymoneDSandersFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele and co-hosts of MSNBC's The Weekend discuss Elon Musk's prominent role in Trump's administration and the lack of JD Vance in the news.Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_ste...Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:l4yn...Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-mich...

Michael Steele speaks with Elie Mystal about what makes 2024 different from 2016, how Black men did, in fact, show up for Kamala Harris (and white women didn't) and how much the Democratic party is reliant upon the volunteer labor of Black women.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Elie Mystal @ElieNYCFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Elie Mystal roughly one week after the re-election of Donald Trump. They discuss what they anticipate from the next Trump term, what makes 2024 different from 2016, how Black men did, in fact, show up for Kamala Harris (and white women didn't) and how Merrick Garland failed to bring Trump to trial.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Elie Mystal @ElieNYCFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele challenges those who argue against elevating women and Black people post-election.Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele?hl=enListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o

This is an excerpt from the full episode, America Wanted Trump to Win (with Rick Wilson) Michael Steele speaks with Rick Wilson (Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project) about Trump's re-election and how Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will influence Trump's next term. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Rick Wilson (Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project) about Trump's re-election. The pair discuss the factors that led to Trump winning and Kamala losing, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s influence on Trump's next term and what Trump in charge of all three branches of government would mean for the country.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Rick Wilson @TheRickWilsonFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "If His Own Former Staff Don't Support Him, Why Should You?" (with Olivia Troye and Sarah Matthews)Michael is joined by Olivia Troye and Sarah Matthews, two former Trump administration officials who are casting their vote for Kamala Harris this November. The conversation touches on the messages sent at the final Trump and Harris rallies and what it means to be a Republican voting Democrat this fall.

Welcome to the beauty shop. Michael is joined by Olivia Troye and Sarah Matthews, two former Trump administration officials who are casting their vote for Kamala Harris this November. The conversation touches on General John Kelly's recent comments about Trump, the messages sent at the final Trump and Harris rallies and what it means to be a Republican voting Democrat this fall.If you enjoyed stopping by the beauty shop, leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Olivia Troye @OliviaTroyeFollow Sarah Matthews @SarahAMatthews1Follow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Art of Political Lying (and Why Republicans Do It More) (with Bill Adair)"Michael Steele speaks with Bill Adair, Duke Professor and founder of the fact-checking site PolitiFact about the epidemic of political lying and why Republicans do it more. Michael also discusses his time as RNC Chairman when he was asked to lie about the birtherism surrounding Former President Barack Obama.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Check out "BEYOND THE BIG LIE: The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans Do it More, and How it Could Burn Down Our Democracy?" here:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Beyond-the-Big-Lie/Bill-Adair/9781668050705Follow Bill Adair @BillAdairDukeFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Bill Adair, Duke Professor and founder of the fact-checking site PolitiFact about the epidemic of political lying, why Republicans do it more and how we can begin to make political lying unpopular and unacceptable. Michael also discusses his time as RNC Chairman when he was asked to lie about the birtherism surrounding Former President Barack Obama.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Check out "BEYOND THE BIG LIE: The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans Do it More, and How it Could Burn Down Our Democracy?" here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Beyond-the-Big-Lie/Bill-Adair/9781668050705Follow Bill Adair @BillAdairDukeFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "How Latino Voters Are Transforming Democracy (with Mike Madrid)"Mike Madrid speaks with Michael Steele about how many Republicans are anti-Trump and why, the challenge Democrats face in effectively messaging to Latino voters and what makes this election different than 2020.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Check out Mike Madrid's book, "The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy" here: https://www.amazon.com/Latino-Century-Americas-Transforming-Democracy/dp/1668015269Follow Mike Madrid @madrid_mikeFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Mike Madrid speaks with Michael Steele about why Republicans are bailing on Trump and supporting Harris, the challenge Democrats face in effectively messaging to Latino voters, the factors that impact Latino voting behavior and the key elements that make this election different than 2020.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Check out Mike Madrid's book, "The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy" here: https://www.amazon.com/Latino-Century-Americas-Transforming-Democracy/dp/1668015269Follow Mike Madrid @madrid_mikeFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

And now, for a moment of clarity...Michael Steele reacts to Trump discussing whether this election day will be peaceful.Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Can We Please Return to Common Sense Politics? (with Leigh McGowan, AKA PoliticsGirl)"Michael Steele speaks with Leigh McGowan (PoliticsGirl) about letting go of the current version of the Republican party and the Republicans like Liz Cheney casting their ballots for Kamala Harris this November.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Check out Leigh's New York Times bestseller, "A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It" here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Common-Sense-America-Before/dp/166806643Follow Leigh McGowan @IAmPoliticsGirlFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Leigh McGowan AKA PoliticsGirl speaks with Michael Steele about how conservatives must destroy MAGA in order to get their party back, the evolution of the Harris Walz campaign, Republicans like Liz Cheney voting Democrat this fall and how we can begin to return to common sense politics.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Check out Leigh's New York Times bestseller, "A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It" here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Common-Sense-America-Before/dp/1668066432Follow Leigh McGowan @IAmPoliticsGirlFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Finding Faith (with Don Lemon)" Don Lemon flips the script and interviews Michael. The pair discuss Michael's evolution, the lessons he learned from his mother and the disappointing behavior of Black Republican men, such as Byron Donalds and Mark Robinson. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Was-Lost-Search-America/dp/0316567698 Follow Don Lemon @donlemon Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

And now, for a moment of clarity...Michael Steele discusses what makes J.D Vance unfit for office.Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Don Lemon speaks with Michael Steele about faith, politics and his new book, "I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America." Don discusses growing up as gay in the Southern Black Church, his journey with religion and his departure from CNN. The pair also discuss Michael Steele's personal evolution, the lessons he learned from his mother and the disappointing behavior of Black Republican Men. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Was-Lost-Search-America/dp/0316567698 Follow Don Lemon @donlemon Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode, " From Neglect to Power: Family, Trauma and Politics (with Mary L. Trump)." Michael Steele speaks with Mary L. Trump about her new book, Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir. The pair discuss how Kamala dominated Trump at the presidential debate and the cognitive decline of Donald J. Trump.

Michael Steele speaks with Mary L. Trump about her new book, Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir. The pair discuss the darkness and generational trauma surrounding the Trump family and why Donald was chosen over Mary's father, Freddy, as the inheritor of the family business. Plus, how Kamala dominated Trump at the debates, the meaning behind some of Trump's recent rally statements and the importance of acknowledging collective trauma and the need for action in the upcoming elections.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Could-Ever-Love-You/dp/1250278473If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Mary Trump @MaryLTrumpFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "If There's Ever Been a Time to Vote... (with Rick Ungar)"Michael Steele and Rick Ungar discuss Sarah Huckabee Sanders's dig at Kamala Harris not having biological children and the critical importance of voting this November.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Rick Ungar @rickungarFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with his former Sirius XM co-host, Rick Ungar. The pair discuss the recent debate between Trump and Harris, the absurdity of the misinformation surrounding migrants eating pets, Sarah Huckabee Sanders's dig at Kamala not having biological children and the critical importance of voting this November.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Rick Ungar @rickungarFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Reagan's Life And Legacy (With Max Boot)" Michael Steele speaks with bestselling author, historian, and policy analyst Max Boot about his latest book,"Reagan: His Life And Legend" and the differences about the GOP compared to the days of Ronald Reagan. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Reagan-Life-Legend-Max-Boot/dp/0871409445 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Max @MaxBoot Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with bestselling author, historian, and policy analyst Max Boot about his latest book, "Reagan: His Life And Legend." The two discuss how Ronald Reagan helped shape the GOP, what made him a successful leader, and why he changed political parties.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Reagan-Life-Legend-Max-Boot/dp/0871409445If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Max @MaxBootFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Making the Presidency (With Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky)" Michael Steele speaks with presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky about her new book, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic" and the challenges and expectations Kamala Harris will face if she is the first female president. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Presidency-Precedents-Forged-Republic/dp/0197653847 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky @lmchervinsky Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky about her new book, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic." The pair discuss how John Adams set the precedent for a peaceful transfer of power, the importance of putting the Constitution above partisan interests and the challenges and expectations Kamala Harris will face if she is the first female president. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Presidency-Precedents-Forged-Republic/dp/0197653847 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky @lmchervinsky Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode "We've Been Here Before– America's Fight Against Fascism," which originally aired in November 2023.Michael speaks with Rachel Maddow about her book, "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism." The pair discuss how modern-day efforts to undermine democracy have a prequel dating back to before and during World War II when an ultra-right authoritarian movement tried to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. Rachel describes how members of congress got involved in spreading Nazi propaganda, how Henry Ford spread anti-Semitism throughout the U.S and Germany and the figures who made sure we saved ourselves from ourselves.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Prequel-American-Fight-Against-Fascism/dp/0593444515If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Rachel Maddow @maddowFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Note: This episode is a rebroadcast and originally aired in November 2023. New episode out next week! Michael speaks with Rachel Maddow about her book, "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism." The pair discuss how modern-day efforts to undermine democracy have a prequel dating back to before and during World War II when an ultra-right authoritarian movement tried to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. Rachel describes how members of congress got involved in spreading Nazi propaganda, how Henry Ford spread anti-Semitism throughout the U.S and Germany and the figures who made sure we saved ourselves from ourselves. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Prequel-American-Fight-Against-Fascism/dp/0593444515 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rachel Maddow @maddow Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Swift Turnaround of the Democratic Party (with Sophia Nelson and Dr. Jason Johnson)"Michael Steele speaks with political analysts Sophia Nelson and Dr. Jason Johnson about a generational shift in men like Doug Emhoff being proud of their successful female partners.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Sophia Nelson @IAmSophiaNelsonFollow Dr. Jason Johnson @DrJasonJohnsonFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

For this DNC-week barbershop edition of the podcast, Michael Steele speaks with political analysts Sophia Nelson and Dr. Jason Johnson. They discuss the Democratic Party turning from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris, Project 2025, how JD Vance has changed his personality to make himself more attractive to MAGA, Rep. Nancy Mace's controversial comments, and the shift to men like Doug Emhoff being proud of their successful female partners.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Sophia Nelson @IAmSophiaNelsonFollow Dr. Jason Johnson @DrJasonJohnsonFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline