The Michael Steele Podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Giving Democracy Meaning: With George Takei [Rebroadcast]"Michael speaks with George Takei about his American journey, from living in a U.S concentration camp as a child, to his interest in democracy as a teenager and his activism as an adult. The pair discuss George Takei's graphic memoir, "They Called Us Enemy," the importance of educating young Japanese-Americans about their history, and how science fiction often reflects our humanity and ability to advance as a society.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/They-Called-Enemy-George-Takei/dp/1603094504If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow George Takei @GeorgeTakeiFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastNote: This episode was originally released in January 2022.

Michael Steele speaks with Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders-Townsend, his co-hosts of the new MSNBC show, The Weekend, premiering this Saturday, January 13th at 8amET.The trio discuss their reaction to getting the call to host a new weekend show together, how their personalities balance each other's voices and what The Weekend will look like as a show. They also discuss Nikki Haley omitting slavery as the cause of the Civil War, Elise Stefanik calling jailed January 6th rioters “hostages” and the minds of voters heading into 2024The Weekend, hosted by Alicia Menendez, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Michael Steele, premieres Saturday, January 13, just two days before the consequential Iowa caucuses. The new program will air 8am to 10am ET on Saturdays and Sundays.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Alicia Menendez @AliciaMenendezFollow Symone Sanders-Townsend @SymoneDSandersFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with Steve Schmidt about how the disruptions that occurred in 2023 will shape 2024, the messaging of the Biden Administration and Democratic challengers such as Dean Philips.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Steve Schmidt @SteveSchmidtSESFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Evangelicals in the Age of Political Extremism: With Tim Alberta."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." 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_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "America's Descent into Dysfunction: With Adam Kinzinger." Michael speaks with former Congressman Adam Kinzinger. Adam discusses serving on the January 6th Committee despite initially not wanting to, the leadership he witnessed on both the left and right, putting country over party and the news of Kevin McCarthy leaving office. Check out Adam's book, "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country," here: https://www.amazon.com/Renegade-Defending-Democracy-Liberty-Divided/dp/0593654161 Check out Adam's organization, Country First: https://www.country1st.com/about If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Adam Kinzinger @AdamKinzinger Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Note: This episode was originally released in January 2022.Michael speaks with George Takei about his American journey, from living in a U.S concentration camp as a child, to his interest in democracy as a teenager and his activism as an adult. The pair discuss George Takei's graphic memoir, "They Called Us Enemy," the importance of educating young Japanese-Americans about their history, and how science fiction often reflects our humanity and ability to advance as a society.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/They-Called-Enemy-George-Takei/dp/1603094504If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow George Takei @GeorgeTakeiFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode, Why We Did It: With Tim Miller, which originally aired in July 2022.Tim Miller joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Why We Did It: A Travelogue from the Republican Road to Hell." The pair discuss what it takes to be a player in "The Game," Tim's time working with Reince Priebus at the RNC and the kinds of Republicans involved in the transition to Trumpism, from "Little Mixers" like Chris Christie, to "Nerd-Revengers" like Sean Spicer.Check out the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Did-Travelogue-Republican/dp/0063161478If you like this podcast, give us a review or share it with a friend!Follow Tim Miller @TimodcFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

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." 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_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Protecting What Is Human in Artificial Intelligence: With Dr. Joy Buolamwini."Michael speaks with MIT researcher Dr. Joy Buolamwini about her book, "Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines." The pair discuss who holds the power within AI and tech and how AI creates algorithmic biases, the impact of AI in elections, the consequences of facial identification and the ousting of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unmasking-AI-Mission-Protect-Machines/dp/0593241835If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Dr. Joy Buolamwini @jovialjoyFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael speaks with former Congressman Adam Kinzinger. Adam discusses serving on the January 6th Committee despite initially not wanting to, the leadership he witnessed on both the left and right, putting country over party and the news of Kevin McCarthy leaving office. Check out Adam's book, "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country," here: https://www.amazon.com/Renegade-Defending-Democracy-Liberty-Divided/dp/0593654161 Check out Adam's organization, Country First: https://www.country1st.com/about If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Adam Kinzinger @AdamKinzinger Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Trump Trial, Supreme Court 'Ethics' & Thanksgiving Table Conversation: With Tom Nichols, Elie Mystal and Glenn Kirschner." Michael is joined by Tom Nichols, Elie Mystal and Glenn Kirschner for a barbershop discussion on current events and politics. They discuss why Democrats are better off without Joe Manchin, how Trump passed the line into fascism and what the Supreme Court "Code of Ethics" really means. If you enjoyed stopping by the barbershop, leave a review or share this episode with a friend! Tom Nichols is a staff writer at The Atlantic and a professor emeritus of national-security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College. He writes about international security, nuclear weapons, Russia, and the challenges to democracy in the United States and around the world. Elie Mystal is The Nation’s justice correspondent and the host of its legal podcast, “Contempt of Court.” He is the author of the New York Times bestseller “Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution.” Glenn Kirschner is a former federal prosecutor with 30 years of trial experience. He served in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia for 24 years. He hosts “Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner." Follow Tom @RadioFreeTom Follow Elie: @ElieNYC Follow Glenn: @glennkirschner2 Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Note: This episode originally aired in July 2022.Tim Miller joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Why We Did It: A Travelogue from the Republican Road to Hell." The pair discuss what it takes to be a player in "The Game," Tim's time working with Reince Priebus at the RNC, the struggle of compartmentalizing being a gay man and being a Republican and the kinds of Republicans involved in the transition to Trumpism, from "Messiahs" and "Little Mixers" like Chris Christie, to "Nerd-Revengers" like Sean Spicer.Check out the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Did-Travelogue-Republican/dp/0063161478If you like this podcast, give us a review or share it with a friend!Follow Tim Miller @TimodcFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "We've Been Here Before– America's Fight Against Fascism: With Rachel Maddow."Michael speaks with Rachel Maddow about her new 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 the unsung heroes of that period– those 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_podcast

Michael speaks with MIT researcher Dr. Joy Buolamwini about her book, "Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines." The pair discuss who holds the power within AI and tech and how AI creates algorithmic biases, the impact of AI in elections, the consequences of facial identification and the ousting of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unmasking-AI-Mission-Protect-Machines/dp/0593241835If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Dr. Joy Buolamwini @jovialjoyFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "One Year Until the Election: With Jennifer Horn."One year out until the 2024 presidential election, Michael Steele speaks with former New Hampshire GOP chairwoman, Jennifer Horn. The pair discuss the polls showing Biden losing to Trump in swing states and whether his approach to the Israel/Hamas war will cost him Gen Z voters.Check out Jennifer's podcast, "Is It Just Me, or Have We All Lost Our Minds?"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds/id1689286516If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Jennifer Horn @NHJenniferFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael is joined by Tom Nichols, Elie Mystal and Glenn Kirschner for a barbershop discussion on current events and politics. They discuss the Trump trial and why he's gotten away with as much as he has, how Trump passed the line into fascism, what the Supreme Court "Code of Ethics" really means and how to reason and converse with family members this Thanksgiving.If you enjoyed stopping by the barbershop, leave a review or share this episode with a friend!Tom Nichols is a staff writer at The Atlantic and a professor emeritus of national-security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College. He writes about international security, nuclear weapons, Russia, and the challenges to democracy in the United States and around the world.Elie Mystal is The Nation’s justice correspondent and the host of its legal podcast, “Contempt of Court.” He is the author of the New York Times bestseller “Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution.”Glenn Kirschner is a former federal prosecutor with 30 years of trial experience. He served in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia for 24 years. He hosts “Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner."Follow Tom @RadioFreeTomFollow Elie: @ElieNYCFollow Glenn: @glennkirschner2Follow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Future Is Unwritten: With Heather Cox Richardson."Michael speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about her new book, "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America." The pair discuss Christian conservatism, how the culture wars of the '90s set the tone for today and the role Biden's presidency has played in awakening democracy.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Democracy-Awakening-Notes-State-America-ebook/dp/B0BT4QFZRCAnd her Substack newsletter here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Heather Cox Richardson @HC_RichardsonFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael speaks with Rachel Maddow about her new 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_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Finding A Different Angle: With Roy Wood Jr." Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins The Michael Steele Podcast. Roy talks about how he approached the roast at the 2023 White House Correspondents' Dinner and what it's like doing stand up in the age of cancel culture. Roy Wood Jr.'s live standup tour, “Happy to Be Here” is happening now across the U.S and Canada. Check out the full list of dates here: https://www.roywoodjr.com/ Follow Roy Wood Jr. @roywoodjr Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

One year out until the 2024 presidential election, Michael Steele speaks with former New Hampshire GOP chairwoman, Jennifer Horn. The pair discuss the polls showing Biden losing to Trump in swing states and whether his approach to the Israel/Hamas war will cost him Gen Z voters, Nikki Haley's approach at the third GOP debates, the cost of abandoning Ukraine and what Mike Johnson being elected Speaker of the House means for the future of our country and white Christian nationalism.Check out Jennifer's podcast, "Is It Just Me, or Have We All Lost Our Minds?" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds/id1689286516If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Jennifer Horn @NHJenniferFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Disrupting the Status Quo: With Marianne Williamson."Michael speaks with 2024 Democratic candidate for president, Marianne Williamson. The pair discuss the importance of revisiting the Declaration of Independence and Marianne's Economic Bill of Rights, which includes the right to a cost-free higher education.Check out Marianne's campaign: https://marianne2024.com/If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Marianne: @marwilliamsonFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about her new book, "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America." The pair discuss Lincoln Republicanism, how the culture wars of the '90s set the tone for today and the role Biden's presidency has played in awakening democracy. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Democracy-Awakening-Notes-State-America-ebook/dp/B0BT4QFZRC And her Substack newsletter here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Heather Cox Richardson @HC_Richardson Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Palestine, Israel, and Politics vs. War: With Rick Ungar."Michael Steele speaks with Rick Ungar, former co-host of SiriusXM's Steele & Ungar, about choosing a new Speaker of the House, whether or not Michael would accept the role if offered and how the No Labels and Bobby F. Kennedy Jr. campaigns will impact the 2024 election.

This episode was originally published in May of 2023. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins The Michael Steele Podcast. Roy talks about how he approaches a roast, what being considered as the next host of The Daily Show means to him and what it's like doing stand up in the age of cancel culture. Roy also discusses hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the jokes that didn't make it, and what he was up against performing for the audience. Roy Wood Jr.'s live standup tour, “Happy to Be Here” is happening now across the U.S and Canada. Check out the full list of dates here: https://www.roywoodjr.com/ Follow Roy Wood Jr. @roywoodjr Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

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 reforming the electoral college and what it means to be a party committed to democracy. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Minority-American-Democracy-Breaking/dp/0593443071 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Daniel Ziblatt: @dziblatt Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael speaks with 2024 Democratic candidate for president, Marianne Williamson. The pair discuss the mindset of the average American, the role the DNC should be playing in the 2024 election, how she's rising in the polls with the Gen Z voters she's reached through TikTok, how her campaign has changed since 2020 and the tragedies occurring in Israel and Palestine. Check out Marianne's campaign: https://marianne2024.com/If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Marianne: @marwilliamsonFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Inside the Voter's Mind: With Sarah Longwell."Michael Steele is joined by Sarah Longwell, President of Longwell Partners & Republican Accountability PAC, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group Podcast. The pair discuss the mindset of the current voter and Sarah gives her advice to Democrats, including how they should be campaigning and changing their narrative. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Sarah Lonwell @SarahLongwell25Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele is joined by Rick Ungar, former host of the Rick Ungar show and former co-host of Steele & Ungar, to discuss current events in Israel and Palestine, how they compare to the war in Ukraine, actions from politicians such as Biden, and then shift to discussing the new Speaker of the House.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Rick Ungar @rickungarFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Laughing at Politics: With Al Franken." Michael Steele is joined by bestselling author, comedian and former Minnesota Senator, Al Franken. The pair discuss how our current politics has brought out the worst in people, the various ways "fake news" permeates our culture, the current state of the Senate and the "alternative facts" of the Trump administration. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Al Franken @alfranken, but more importantly, check out The Al Franken Podcast. Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

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

Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy.Michael discusses Kevin McCarthy's ousting, what the Democrats should do with this moment and how damn good Republicans are at taking out their Republican Speakers.Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "When Democracy Falls: With Tom Nichols"Michael Steele is joined by Atlantic writer and national-security affairs professor emeritus, Tom Nichols to discuss what the fall of democracy will look like and how Trump delivers on his promises.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Tom @RadioFreeTomFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele is joined by Sarah Longwell, President of Longwell Partners & Republican Accountability PAC, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group Podcast. The pair discuss the mindset of the current voter, how third parties will hurt the next election, the cesspool that was the second GOP debate, who Trump would pick as VP and how the government shutdown will impact both Republicans and Democrats.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Sarah Lonwell @SarahLongwell25Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the episode "Turning Toward Each Other, Not On Each Other: With Karen Hunter."Karen Hunter speaks with Michael Steele about seeing the human in each other, how the word "woke" has evolved and Michael's time as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.Karen Hunter is a best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the host of The Karen Hunter Show on Sirius XM Urban View Channel 126, which airs M-F from 3-6pmET.If you liked this podcast, share it with a friend or write a review on Apple Podcasts!Follow Karen @karenhunterFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele is joined by bestselling author, comedian and former Minnesota Senator, Al Franken. The pair discuss how our current politics has brought out the worst in people, the various ways "fake news" permeates our culture, the current state of the Senate, the role of satire in politics, the WGA strikes and Lauren Boebert's infamous theatre date. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Al Franken @alfranken, but more importantly, check out The Al Franken Podcast. Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele is joined by Atlantic writer and national-security affairs professor emeritus, Tom Nichols. The pair discuss what the fall of democracy will look like, Kevin McCarthy's impeachment inquiry into Biden, what Mitt Romney's retirement means for the state of the GOP and the continued significance of Ukraine.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Tom @RadioFreeTomFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the episode "The Pepperoni Pizza Of Politics: With Jen Psaki, Don Calloway, and Tim Miller" pod.fo/e/1e9c1eThe GOP Debate has left a lot of unsolved questions about the 2024 election, Trump's future, and what it all means for the Republican party. We're joined by Jen Psaki, political analyst and former government official, Don Calloway, attorney and politician, and Tim Miller, political consultant, for an insightful lineup.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Jen Psaki @jrpsakiFollow Don Calloway @dcstlagainFollow Tim Miller @TimodcFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Loneliness of the Black Republican: With Leah Wright Rigueur."Leah Wright Rigueur, Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and the author of the award-winning book, “The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power," discusses how efforts have (and haven't) been made to attract Black voters to the Republican party.Check out Leah's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Loneliness-Black-Republican-Pragmatic-Politics/dp/0691173648If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Leah @LeahRigueurFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Note: This episode was originally published in September of 2022.Dana Milbank joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party." The pair discuss how the GOP has been deteriorating long before Trump, and the roles Republican members have played in it, from Newt Gingrich to Sarah Palin. They also discuss "the great replacement theory," and where the GOP is headed.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Destructionists-Twenty-Five-Crack-Up-Republican-Party/dp/0385548133If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts!Be sure to follow Dana on Twitter @Milbank, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Art of Debate: With Mehdi Hasan."Mehdi Hasan speaks with Michael Steele about the art of debate. The pair discuss the importance of knowing your audience, showing receipts and coming prepared. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Check out Mehdi’s book, “Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking” here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250853479/wineveryargumentFollow Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhassanFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

The GOP Debate has left a lot of unsolved questions about the 2024 election, Trump's future, and what it all means for the Republican party. We're joined by Jen Psaki, political analyst and former government official, Don Calloway, attorney and politician, and Tim Miller, political consultant, for an insightful lineup. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Jen Psaki @jrpsakiFollow Don Calloway @dcstlagainFollow Tim Miller @Timodc Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the episode "America Is Not What It Promised to Be: With Politics Girl."Michael Steele is joined by Leigh McGowan, also known as PoliticsGirl. They discuss the current state of the GOP and break down the Republican candidates running for president in 2024.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Politics Girl @IAmPoliticsGirlFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy.Michael discusses last night's Republican presidential debates and Trump's status within the party despite not attending the debate. He analyzes the performances of the GOP candidates at the debate, and what the tension between Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley means for the future of the party.Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

How has Black Republicanism evolved throughout American history and what has (or hasn't) been done to attract Black voters to the party? Michael Steele speaks with Leah Wright Rigueur, Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and the author of the award-winning book, “The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power.” The pair discuss the transactional nature of Black Republicanism, celebrity endorsements by Black Republicans, Jackie Robinson and the notion of the "militant Black Republican."Check out Leah's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Loneliness-Black-Republican-Pragmatic-Politics/dp/0691173648If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Leah @LeahRigueurFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the episode "They're Not Gonna Beat Trump: With Rick Wilson."Michael speaks with infamous ad-maker, Lincoln Project co-founder and Republican strategist, Rick Wilson about where the 2024 presidential election is headed and what creating a center-right political party would look like. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend.Follow Rick @TheRickWilsonFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the Podcast @steele_podcast

Note: This episode was originally published in May 2023. Michael Steele speaks with Mary Trump about the psychology of America, what prompted our cultural rot and the psychology behind the crazy that we're experiencing in our country, both pre and post Donald Trump's presidency.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Mary Trump @MaryLTrumpFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the episode " The Everyday People of Politics: With JoJo From Jerz."Michael speaks with social media phenomenon Joanne Carducci, AKA JoJoFromJerz. The pair discuss MTG's unintentional endorsement of Joe Biden and where the country is headed due to Trump's presidency.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Jo @JoJoFromJerzFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele is joined by Leigh McGowan, also known as PoliticsGirl. They discuss the American Dream, framing politics in a way that everyone can understand, the current state of the GOP, Ohio's special election and reforming the Supreme Court. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Politics Girl @IAmPoliticsGirlFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the episode "Blowback: With Miles Taylor."Michael Steele speaks with Miles Taylor about his new book, "Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump." Miles discusses his takeaway from blowing the whistle on Trump as a White House insider, the current Republican agenda and what a Trump 2.0 would look like.Check out Miles' book here: https://www.amazon.com/Blowback-Warning-Save-Democracy-Trump-ebook/dp/B0BHTL7ZYNIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Miles @MilesTaylorUSAFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael speaks with infamous ad-maker, Lincoln Project co-founder and Republican strategist, Rick Wilson. The pair discuss DeSantis' brand, the grave he's digging himself into and where the 2024 presidential election is headed. They also review recent Lincoln Project ads and discuss Mitch McConnell's health.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend.Follow Rick @TheRickWilsonFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the Podcast @steele_podcast