The Michael Steele Podcast

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

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Dictators Who Want to Run the World (with Anne Applebaum)" Michael Steele speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer at The Atlantic, Anne Applebaum about her new book, "Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World.” The pair discuss how dictators like Viktor Orbán have evolved and influenced Donald Trump. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Autocracy-Inc-Dictators-Want-World/dp/0385549938 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer at The Atlantic, Anne Applebaum about her new book, "Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World.” The pair discuss the network of countries united by their common interest in maintaining absolute power, the reasons why people are attracted to autocratic regimes, the tactics used by modern autocrats, and the importance of civic engagement in preserving democracy. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Autocracy-Inc-Dictators-Want-World/dp/0385549938If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaumFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode "America's Dad vs The Weirdo (with Molly Jong-Fast)"Michael Steele speaks with MSNBC political analyst, Vanity Fair special correspondent and host of the "Fast Politics" podcast, Molly Jong-Fast. The pair discuss why Tim Walz was the pick for VP over Josh Shapiro and what he'll bring to the campaign, the significance of Kamala's "We're not going back" statement and the impact of the disastrous NABJ-Trump interview.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Molly Jong Fast @MollyJongFastFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with MSNBC political analyst, Vanity Fair special correspondent and host of the "Fast Politics" podcast, Molly Jong-Fast. The pair discuss why Tim Walz was the pick for VP over Josh Shapiro and what he'll bring to the campaign, the significance of Kamala's "We're not going back" statement and the impact of the disastrous NABJ-Trump interview.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Molly Jong Fast @MollyJongFastFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy.Michael discusses Kamala's pick for VP: Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz.Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Becoming the Leaders We Need (with Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.)"Michael Steele speaks with educator, author, political commentator and Princeton University professor, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. about his book,“We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For." The pair discuss the impact of liberal white women on Kamala Harris' campaign.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. @esglaudeFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with educator, author, political commentator and Princeton University professor, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. about his book, “We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For." The pair discuss the importance of taking personal responsibility for democracy, the impact of liberal white women on Kamala Harris' campaign, how America idolizes prophet-like figures and finding beauty in our brokenness. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. @esglaudeFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode '"You Can't Touch This": Challenging the Power of The Supreme Court (with Dahlia Lithwick)'Michael Steele speaks with Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor at Slate and host of Slate's Supreme Court podcast, Amicus. The pair discuss how Project 2025 and Trump winning the election would mean a 10-3 conservative Supreme Court.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Dahlia Lithwick @DahlialithwickFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor at Slate and host of Slate's Supreme Court podcast, Amicus. The pair discuss the current state of the Supreme Court and the need for reform, regulation and expansion. Plus, how Project 2025 and a Trump presidency will affect the courts for generations to come and how we can begin to shift our learned helplessness when it comes to changing the Supreme Court. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Dahlia Lithwick @DahlialithwickFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode "From Memes to Extremism: How the Internet Fueled Far-Right Movements (with Elle Reeve)."Michael Steele speaks with CNN correspondent and Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist, Elle Reeve about her new book, "Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics." The pair discuss internet trolls, the empathy and masculinity of Donald Trump and how he branded his assassination attempt.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Elle Reeve @elspethreeveFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy.Michael discusses President Biden leaving the 2024 race and what this means for Kamala Harris, Trump, and America. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with CNN correspondent and Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist, Elle Reeve about her new book, "Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics." The pair discuss how internet subcultures have contributed to the rise of white nationalism and the role social media plays in shaping people's thoughts and ideologies. Plus, what it's like confronting white supremacists face-to-face and how young people get sucked into extremist movements.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Elle Reeve @elspethreeveFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode, Rebuilding America's Middle Class: With Thom Hartmann.Michael Steele speaks with Progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann, about how Democrats have failed in their messaging.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Thom Hartmann @Thom_HartmannFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. The pair discuss rebuilding America's middle class and the need to re-transfer wealth from the top 1%. They also discuss the failures of messaging by Democrats, types of Conservatism shaped by Eisenhower and Reagan, and the implications of Project 2025.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Thom Hartmann @Thom_HartmannFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

And now, for a moment of clarity...Michael Steele discusses what the polling numbers show after the Biden and Trump debate.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, "The Republican Approach to Beating Donald Trump: With Rick Wilson." (or whichever title you end up choosing for the main episode.)Rick Wilson, Lincoln Project co-founder, speaks with Michael Steele about his Republican approach to defeating Donald Trump and what will happen if Joe Biden drops out of the presidential race.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_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Republican strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder, Rick Wilson. The pair discuss Donald Trump's revenge on Republican critics and the implications of the Supreme Court's immunity decision. Plus, what last week's presidential debate means for the election and what Joe Biden and Democrats need to do before November. 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

And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele discusses the Democrats' response to Biden's debate performance and whether Biden should be replaced as a Democratic candidate. 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 @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy.Michael discusses the recent SCOTUS decision to grant Trump immunity. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

A.J. Jacobs joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his book 'The Year of Living Constitutionally' and his year-long effort to live out the principles and constraints of the Constitution. A.J. also discusses the power and role of the Supreme Court, the need for term limits, and the challenges he faced while abiding by the Constitution for one year.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Year-Living-Constitutionally-Constitutions-Original/dp/0593136748If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow A.J. Jacobs @ajjacobsFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Closing the Voting Turnout Gap (Barbershop)"Michael is joined by Louis Reed, Michelle Bishop and Susan Dzieduszycka-Suinat for a discussion on how to close the turnout gap for formerly incarcerated citizens, people with disabilities and overseas Americans and the obstacles that stand between them and the ballot box.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Check out US Vote Foundation for more information: https://www.usvotefoundation.org/ Voting Rights Restoration Guide - https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration - Voters with Disabilities Guide - https://www.usvotefoundation.org/disabled-voter-guide - Overseas Vote - https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/ - You're Eligible Situations - https://www.us.vote/yes Follow Louis: @LouislReedFollow Michelle: @MichelleVotesFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

And now, for a moment of clarity...Michael Steele speaks with Heritage Foundation President, Kevin Roberts, about Project 2025's plan to fire up to 50,000 federal government workers.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

Michael Steele is joined by the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent in history, April Ryan. The pair discuss blending journalism and activism, the tribalism that exists in the country, the impact of Black women in politics and voting, a recent Twitter/X interaction between April and Matt Schlapp and who Donald Trump will choose as his Vice President.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow April Ryan @AprilDRyanFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Tyranny of the Minority: With Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky."Michael is joined by Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky, professors of government at Harvard University and the authors of "Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point." They discuss what it means to be a party committed to democracy, how our constitution makes us vulnerable to minority rule, reforming the electoral college and the "semi-loyalists" who play a role in harming our democracy.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Minority-American-Democracy-Breaking/dp/0593443071If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Daniel Ziblatt: @dziblattFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast