The Michael Steele Podcast

Michael Steele speaks with Tony Award-winning retired Broadway producer turned moderate podcast host, Adam Epstein. The pair discuss the upcoming presidential election, polarization in politics and the need for a more moderate approach. Plus, Israel and Palestine and the protests on college campuses, the potential running mates for Trump and the challenges faced by Kamala Harris. Check out "Dirty Moderate with Adam Epstein" https://dirtymoderate.substack.com/podcast If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Adam Epstein on Instagram/Threads: @therealadamepstein Follow Dirty Moderate on X: @dirty_moderate Follow Michael Steele on X: @MichaelSteele Follow Michael Steele on Instagram/Threads: @chairman_steele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The American Way: With Katty Kay."Michael Steele speaks with BBC Correspondent and bestselling author, Katty Kay about the trial and death of OJ Simpson, whether or not he was guilty and how his trial would be received by the public if it occurred today. Check out "Influential with Katty Kay" on YouTube.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Katty Kay @KattyKay_Follow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with Bakari Sellers about his new book, "The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn't and How We All Can Move Forward Now." The pair discuss the missed opportunity for a third Reconstruction since the George Floyd protests in May of 2020. They also discuss the untapped power of Black men in America, raising Black boys in the current climate and the state of the Republican Party after Donald Trump.Check out "The Moment" here: https://www.amazon.com/Moment-Thoughts-Reckoning-Wasnt-Forward/dp/006308502XIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Bakari Sellers @Bakari_SellersFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Let's Get Rid of Party Primaries: With Nick Troiano."Michael Steele speaks with Nick Troiano about his new book, "The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy from the Fringes." The pair discuss how in 2024, 24 million independents will be locked out of closed primaries for president or Congress. They discuss the benefits of abolishing the primary system, the states that have already changed their primary systems, and where third parties and ranked-choice voting fits into the mix.Check out "The Primary Solution" here: https://www.amazon.com/Primary-Solution-Rescuing-Democracy-Fringes-ebook/dp/B0C7RMW1Z1Check out Unite America here: https://www.uniteamerica.org/If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Nick Troiano @NickTroianoFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with Roland Martin, commentator and host of Roland Martin Unfiltered. The pair discuss the changing landscape of media, the future of broadcasting and the importance of understanding the business and adapting to new technologies. They also discuss the Trump trial, the relationship between Black men and Trump and whether Black people identify with him due to shared experiences with the criminal justice system.Check out Roland's daily show here: https://www.youtube.com/user/rolandsmartinIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Roland Martin @rolandsmartinFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

And now, for a moment of clarity...Michael Steele discusses Bill Barr backing Donald Trump after denouncing him.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, "Putting Politics Aside in Outer Space: With Astronaut Terry Virts."Michael Steele speaks with former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut, Terry Virts. The pair discuss space tourism and the role Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk will have on space travel.Check out Terry's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Leaving-Planet-Everything/dp/1523514566If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Terry Virts @AstroTerryFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with former Washington State Party Chairman, Chris Vance about his new book, "The Fall of the Shining City: What Happened to the Republican Party. Why it Happened. And What Must Happen Now to Save American Democracy.” The pair discuss third parties and creating a new faction of the GOP, whether or not the GOP will return to being a party of Reagan and where the party goes moving forward. Check out "The Fall of the Shining City" here: https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Shining-City-Republican-Happened/dp/B0CW2LVM1C If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Chris Vance @ChrisVance123 Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with BBC Correspondent and bestselling author, Katty Kay. The pair discuss the abortion ban in Arizona, Kamala Harris and the challenges faced by women in power, how Biden can win over voters, the war in Gaza and the trial and death of OJ Simpson.Check out "Influential with Katty Kay" on YouTube.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Katty Kay @KattyKay_Follow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part 2: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum."Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum to discuss Michael's role in the Tea Party movement and the current iteration of the Republican party.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Check out Native Land Pod and ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Tiffany @TiffanyDCrossFollow Angela: @angela_ryeFollow Andrew: @andrewgillumFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part I: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum."Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. Tiffany, Angela and Andrew discuss the intention behind their new podcast, Native Land Pod and have a nuanced discussion on whether or not to engage with Black people considering casting their ballot for Trump. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Check out Native Land Pod and ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Tiffany @TiffanyDCrossFollow Angela: @angela_ryeFollow Andrew: @andrewgillumFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with Nick Troiano about his new book, "The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy from the Fringes." The pair discuss how in 2024, 24 million independents will be locked out of closed primaries for president or Congress. They discuss the benefits of abolishing the primary system, the states that have already changed their primary systems, and where third parties and ranked-choice voting fits into the mix. Check out "The Primary Solution" here: https://www.amazon.com/Primary-Solution-Rescuing-Democracy-Fringes-ebook/dp/B0C7RMW1Z1 Check out Unite America here: https://www.uniteamerica.org/ If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Nick Troiano @NickTroiano Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

And now, for a moment of clarity...Michael Steele discusses Trump selling his own Bibles.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 speaks with Dr. Phil about his new book, "We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity." The pair discuss the decline of religion's influence on society, preparing children and students for the world, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on society and the importance of speaking up for what you believe in.Check out "We've Got Issues" here: https://www.amazon.com/Weve-Got-Issues-Strong-Americas/dp/1668061708Dr. Phil Primetime will premiere on April 2, 2024 @ 8PM EST on Merit Street Media.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Dr. Phil @DrPhilFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut, Terry Virts. The pair discuss the International Space Station and crew dynamics amidst international war, Ukraine, STEM education in the U.S, space tourism and the extraterrestrial. Check out Terry's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Leaving-Planet-Everything/dp/1523514566If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Terry Virts @AstroTerryFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "How Guns Radicalized America: With Ryan Busse."Ryan Busse once helped build one of the world's most iconic gun companies. Today, he's shining a light on how the gun industry radicalized America. Ryan speaks with Michael Steele about how the gun industry and the NRA have impacted American culture, why gun control laws don't pass, what role the GOP plays in protecting the Second Amendment and the importance of speaking truth to bullshit.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Check out Ryan's book, "Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America," here: https://www.amazon.com/Gunfight-Against-Industry-Radicalized-America/dp/1541768736Follow Ryan Busse @ryandbusseFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is Part II of Michael's conversation with Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. Tiffany, Angela and Andrew discuss the intention behind their new podcast, Native Land Pod and have a nuanced discussion on whether or not to engage with Black people considering casting their ballot for Trump. The script flips and Michael is interviewed on his role with the Tea Party, GOP and MAGA today, including his "Fire Pelosi" campaign and whether he regrets it. Angela's parents make a couple of cameos, too.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend. Check out Native Land Pod and ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Tiffany @TiffanyDCrossFollow Angela: @angela_ryeFollow Andrew: @andrewgillumFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. Tiffany, Angela and Andrew discuss the intention behind their new podcast, Native Land Pod and have a nuanced discussion on whether or not to engage with Black people considering casting their ballot for Trump. The script flips and Michael is interviewed on his role with the Tea Party, GOP and MAGA today, including his "Fire Pelosi" campaign and whether he regrets it. Angela's parents make a couple of cameos, too.Part II of this episode drops Saturday, March 23rd.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Check out Native Land Pod and ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Tiffany @TiffanyDCrossFollow Angela: @angela_ryeFollow Andrew: @andrewgillumFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

And now, for a moment of clarity...Michael Steele answers the question of how he can be a Republican and still vote for Joe Biden.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 Truth Doesn't Please Everybody, and That's Okay: With Larry Wilmore."Michael Steele speaks with Larry Wilmore, Emmy Award winner and television producer, comedian and writer. The pair discuss Trump's sneakers and relationship with the Black community, how our culture is reflected in music, television and film, discussing uncomfortable topics about race, Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show and the importance of showing vulnerability amidst facing fears.Check out Larry's podcast, "Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air" here: https://www.theringer.com/larry-wilmore-black-on-airIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Larry Wilmore @larrywilmoreFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

And now, for a moment of clarity...Michael Steele discusses Ronna McDaniel's so called call for "uniity."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 speaks with Dr. Phil about his new book, "We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity." The pair discuss the decline of religion's influence on society, preparing children and students for the world, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on society and the importance of speaking up for what you believe in. Check out "We've Got Issues" here: https://www.amazon.com/Weve-Got-Issues-Strong-Americas/dp/1668061708 Dr. Phil Primetime will premiere on April 2, 2024 @ 8PM EST on Merit Street Media. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Dr. Phil @DrPhil 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 Biden's State of the Union address and Senator Katie Britt's response. Plus, Nikki Haley's exit from the presidential race and Viktor Orbán's meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Power of Poor Voters: With Bishop William J. Barber II."Michael Steele speaks with Bishop William J. Barber II, Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call For Moral Revival. The pair discuss the moral failing of poverty— how it's the fourth leading cause of death in America and how mobilizing poor voters could transform elections in America.Check out The Poor People's Campaign here: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Bishop Barber @RevDrBarberFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Note: This is a reupload of an episode that originally aired 4/26/23. Ryan Busse once helped build one of the world's most iconic gun companies. Today, he's shining a light on how the gun industry radicalized America. Ryan speaks with Michael Steele about how the gun industry and the NRA have impacted American culture, why gun control laws don't pass, what role the GOP plays in protecting the Second Amendment and the importance of speaking truth to bullshit. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Check out Ryan's book, "Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America," here: https://www.amazon.com/Gunfight-Against-Industry-Radicalized-America/dp/1541768736 Follow Ryan Busse @ryandbusse Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Hope Needs Help: With Tavis Smiley."Michael Steele speaks with Tavis Smiley, entrepreneur, broadcaster, best-selling author, and host of Tavis Smiley, airing weekdays from 9am-12pmPT on KBLA Talk 1580. The pair discuss the impact of talk radio on politics and the importance of Black and independent radio. Plus, what listeners care about leading up to 2024, how Black men view the election and becoming a nation as good as its promise.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Tavis Smiley @tavissmileyFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with Larry Wilmore, Emmy Award winner and television producer, comedian and writer. The pair discuss Trump's sneakers and relationship with the Black community, how our culture is reflected in music, television and film, discussing uncomfortable topics about race, Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show and the importance of showing vulnerability amidst facing fears.Check out Larry's podcast, "Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air" here: https://www.theringer.com/larry-wilmore-black-on-airIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Larry Wilmore @larrywilmoreFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Beating Republicans at Their Own Game: With Rachel Bitecofer."Michael Steele speaks with Rachel Bitecofer, author of "HIT ‘EM WHERE IT HURTS: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game." The pair discuss what helped Democrats in the midterms in 2022, the art of branding "freedom" and how Dems can incorporate stronger, emotional messaging to win in 2024.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Hit-Where-Hurts-Democracy-Republicans/dp/0593727142If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Rachel Bitecofer @RachelBitecoferFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with Bishop William J. Barber II, Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call For Moral Revival. The pair discuss the moral failing of poverty— how it's the fourth leading cause of death in America and how mobilizing poor voters could transform elections in America. Check out The Poor People's Campaign here: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Bishop Barber @RevDrBarber Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "How Populist Rebels Changed Politics: With Joshua Green."Michael Steele speaks with best-selling author Joshua Green about his new book, "The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics." The pair discuss how the populist movement emerged from the 2008 financial crisis and led to the rise of Warren, Bernie and AOC. They also discuss how the populist movement helped get Trump elected in 2016 and what it might mean for 2024.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Rebels-Elizabeth-Alexandria-Ocasio-Cortez-Struggle-ebook/dp/B082H2KYG3If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Joshua Greene @JoshuaGreenFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with Tavis Smiley, entrepreneur, broadcaster, best-selling author, and host of Tavis Smiley, airing weekdays from 9am-12pmPT on KBLA Talk 1580. The pair discuss the impact of talk radio on politics and the importance of Black and independent radio. Plus, what listeners care about leading up to 2024, how Black men view the election and becoming a nation as good as its promise.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Tavis Smiley @tavissmileyFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full 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 American Dream and framing politics in a way that everyone can understand.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

Michael Steele speaks with Rachel Bitecofer, author of "HIT ‘EM WHERE IT HURTS: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game." The pair discuss what helped Democrats in the midterms in 2022, the art of branding "freedom" and how Dems can incorporate stronger, emotional messaging to win in 2024.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Hit-Where-Hurts-Democracy-Republicans/dp/0593727142If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Rachel Bitecofer @RachelBitecoferFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Right Has Drastically Changed Over Time: With Tina Nguyen." Michael Steele speaks with Tina Nguyen, author of The MAGA Diaries: My Surreal Adventures Inside the Right-Wing (And How I Got Out), about how the right and left are structured different from the fundamentals, working for Tucker Carlson, and her unique experiences as a conservative woman of color. Check out the book here:https://www.amazon.com/MAGA-Diaries-Surreal-Adventures-Right-Wing/dp/198218969X If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Tina Nguyen @tina_nguyen Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with best-selling author Joshua Green about his new book, "The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics." The pair discuss how the populist movement emerged from the 2008 financial crisis and led to the rise of Warren, Bernie and AOC. They also discuss how the populist movement helped get Trump elected in 2016 and what it might mean for 2024. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Rebels-Elizabeth-Alexandria-Ocasio-Cortez-Struggle-ebook/dp/B082H2KYG3 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Joshua Greene @JoshuaGreen Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Weekend on MSNBC: With Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders-Townsend."Michael Steele speaks with Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders-Townsend, his co-hosts of the new MSNBC show, The Weekend, premiering Saturday, January 13th at 8amET.The trio discuss Nikki Haley omitting slavery as the cause of the Civil War 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

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Who's On America's Side?: With Steve Schmidt"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

Michael Steele speaks with Tina Nguyen, author of The MAGA Diaries: My Surreal Adventures Inside the Right-Wing (And How I Got Out), about how the right and left are structured different from the fundamentals, working for Tucker Carlson, and her unique experiences as a conservative woman of color.Check out the book here:https://www.amazon.com/MAGA-Diaries-Surreal-Adventures-Right-Wing/dp/198218969XIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Tina Nguyen @tina_nguyenFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @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