
The Michael Steele Podcast
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Quick Take: "The Extraordinary Negro"
This is an excerpt from the episode "Conveying America's Racist History Through Comics: With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Joel Christian Gill."Michael is joined by Dr. Ibram X Kendi and Joel Christian Gill, the author and illustrator of the graphic novel, "Stamped from the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America." They discuss the art of conveying complex history through comics and the trope of the "extraordinary negro."Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stamped-Beginning-Graphic-History-America/dp/1984859439If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Dr. Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxkFollow Joel Christian Gill @joelchristiangillFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

The Everyday People of Politics: With JoJo From Jerz
Michael speaks with social media phenomenon Joanne Carducci, AKA JoJoFromJerz. The pair discuss the power of using your voice to get to the nerve of the conversation and draw everyday people into politics, despite the trolls you'll inevitably piss off. They also discuss DeSantis' curriculum on slavery, MTG's unintentional endorsement of Joe Biden and what's driving suburban women voters.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

Quick Take: Fixing the Supreme Court
This is an excerpt from the episode "The Corruption of the Court: With Glenn Kirschner."Michael is joined by Glenn Kirschner, former federal U.S army prosecutor break down the imbalance and corruption that the Supreme Court engages in.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Glenn Kirschner: @glennkirschner2Follow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the Podcast @steele_podcast

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

Quick Take: "You Know You're Totally Screwed, Right?"
This is an excerpt from the episode "The Stories and Politics of the FBI: With James Comey."Former FBI Director James Comey joins The Michael Steele Podcast. He speaks with Michael about his new crime novel, "Central Park West," and the real life people and events that inspired the book. The pair also discuss the politics of the FBI, Comey's time as FBI Director under President Trump, Hillary Clinton and the outcome of the 2016 election.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Central-Park-West-Crime-Novel/dp/1613164033Follow James Comey @ComeyFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the Podcast @steele_podcast

Conveying America's Racist History Through Comics: With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Joel Christian Gill
Michael is joined by Dr. Ibram X Kendi and Joel Christian Gill, the author and illustrator of the graphic novel, "Stamped from the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America." They discuss the five figures behind the history of racist ideology in America, the art of conveying complex history through comics and nation-wide book bans.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stamped-Beginning-Graphic-History-America/dp/1984859439If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Dr. Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxkFollow Joel Christian Gill @joelchristiangillFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: Biden's Age
This is an excerpt from the episode "What Trump's Indictment Means for 2024: With Rick Ungar." Michael Steele speaks with Rick Ungar, former co-host of SiriusXM's Steele & Ungar, about Biden's age and approval ratings. The pair also discuss Pride Month and the boycotting of Bud Light. If you liked this podcast, share it with a friend or write a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow Rick @rickungar Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

The Corruption of the Court: With Glenn Kirschner
Michael is joined by Glenn Kirschner, former federal U.S army prosecutor, to discuss the political and legal circumstances regarding Donald Trump, The Supreme Court, and the cases surrounding them. They break down the imbalance and corruption that The Supreme Court engages in.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Glenn Kirschner: @glennkirschner2Follow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the Podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: China and Tik Tok
This is an excerpt from the full episode "What Makes Bipartisanship Work: With Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi."Michael Steele speaks with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. The pair discuss the debt ceiling deal, how bipartisanship can succeed, getting through the culture wars and the United States' relationship with China.

Quick Take: How Controversy Drives Online Virality
This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Rise and Fall of Digital Media: With Ben Smith."Ben Smith joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his book, "TRAFFIC: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral." The pair discuss the early days of digital media, the rise and fall of news sites like Buzzfeed News and how controversy drives traffic and virality.If you enjoyed stopping by the beauty shop, leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Ben Smith @semaforbenFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

The Stories and Politics of the FBI: With James Comey
Former FBI Director James Comey joins The Michael Steele Podcast. He speaks with Michael about his new crime novel, "Central Park West," and the real life people and events that inspired the book. The pair also discuss the politics of the FBI, Comey's time as FBI Director under President Trump and the news of Trump's indictment.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Central-Park-West-Crime-Novel/dp/1613164033Follow James Comey @ComeyFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the Podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: How Tim Scott Is Trying to Win Over the GOP
This is an excerpt from the full episode "Tim Scott, The Debt Ceiling and the NAACP: With April Ryan and Tara Setmayer." April Ryan and Tara Setmayer discuss Tim Scott's campaign, the role he is playing and how he's attempted to win over the GOP. If you enjoyed stopping by the beauty shop, leave a review or share it with a friend! April Ryan is a political analyst and reporter for The Grio, the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent and the author of “Black Women Will Save the World.” Tara Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, Senior Advisor at The Lincoln Project and host of the live show "The Breakdown.” Follow April @AprilDRyan Follow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayer Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

What Trump's Indictment Means for 2024: With Rick Ungar
Michael Steele speaks with Rick Ungar, former co-host of SiriusXM's Steele & Ungar, about the GOP's reaction to Trump's indictment and what it means for 2024. The pair also discuss Pride Month, the boycotting of Bud Light and Target and the current state of CNN after Chris Licht's departure. If you liked this podcast, share it with a friend or write a review on Apple Podcasts!Follow Rick @rickungarFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Does the Republican Party Want to Be Rescued? Part 1: With Chris Christie [Rebroadcast]
Note: This episode originally aired in December 2021.In part one of this interview, Michael speaks with Former Governor Chris Christie about what the Republican party stands for now that Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz have entered the arena. The pair discuss Trump's hold on the Republican base, why the GOP must not be a party of vendetta politics and who will be running in 2024.Follow Chris Christie @GovChristieFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

What Makes Bipartisanship Work: With Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
Michael Steele speaks with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. The pair discuss the debt ceiling deal, how bipartisanship can succeed, getting through the culture wars and the United States' relationship with China. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRajaFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: Trying to Defend the Indefensible
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 working on The Daily Show has impacted his approach to comedy. He also discusses what he learned from his father, a radio journalist who covered Black soldiers in Vietnam, the South African apartheid and the civil rights movement.Roy Wood Jr.'s live standup tour, “Happy to Be Here” starts in June across the United States. Check out the full list of dates here: https://www.roywoodjr.com/Follow Roy Wood Jr. @roywoodjrFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

The Rise and Fall of Digital Media: With Ben Smith
Ben Smith joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his book, "TRAFFIC: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral."The pair discuss the early days of digital media, and the rise and fall of news sites like Buzzfeed News, how controversy drives traffic and virality and Buzzfeed's decision to publish the Steele Dossier.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Traffic-Genius-Rivalry-Delusion-Billion-Dollar/dp/0593299752If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Ben Smith @semaforbenFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: Banning Tik Tok
This is an excerpt from the episode "The Unraveling of American Parties: With Joy-Ann Reid." Joy-Ann Reid speaks with Michael Steele about AI, Biden's approval ratings and banning Tik Tok. Joy-Ann Reid is the author of The New York Times bestseller “The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story” and “Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Divide.” If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Joy-Ann Reid @JoyAnnReid Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Tim Scott, The Debt Ceiling and the NAACP: With April Ryan and Tara Setmayer
Welcome to the beauty shop. Michael is joined by April Ryan and Tara Setmayer for a discussion on current events and politics. They discuss Tim Scott's campaign, the role he is playing and how he's attempted to win over the GOP. They also discuss the tropes the GOP uses to attract Black voters, Biden's debt ceiling negotiations and the NAACP's travel advisory. If you enjoyed stopping by the beauty shop, leave a review or share it with a friend! April Ryan is a political analyst and reporter for The Grio, the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent and the author of “Black Women Will Save the World.” Tara Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, Senior Advisor at The Lincoln Project and host of the live show "The Breakdown.” Follow April @AprilDRyan Follow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayer Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: Assimilating in America
This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Psychology of America: With Mary Trump."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

Finding A Different Angle: With Roy Wood Jr.
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” starts in June across the United States. Check out the full list of dates here: https://www.roywoodjr.com/Follow Roy Wood Jr. @roywoodjrFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: The Real Second Amendment Patriots
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

Make Mine A Double: Trump on CNN
Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy.Michael discusses Trump's hour-long appearance on CNN, where he lies about the election and the audience laughs at the slew of jokes about sexual assault and insults toward his interviewer. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

The Unraveling of American Parties: With Joy-Ann Reid
Joy-Ann Reid joins Michael Steele to talk political journalism and the strengths and weaknesses of the two political parties. She talks about the political splits of her family and how this experience has led to unique perspectives and ability to differentiate much between the parties. The pair also discuss Tik Tok bans and Biden's approval ratings.Joy-Ann Reid is the author of The New York Times bestseller “The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story” and “Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Divide.”If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Joy-Ann Reid @JoyAnnReidFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: Having Better Conversations in the Social Media Age
This is an excerpt from the 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. They also discuss Twitter, Elon and free speech.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 Psychology of America: With Mary Trump
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

Quick Take: Having Blinders on in the RNC
This is an excerpt from the episode "Why We Did It: With Tim Miller."Tim Miller joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his 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 and rating on Apple Podcasts!Follow Tim Miller @TimodcFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

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

Make Mine A Double: DeSantis and Disney
Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy. Michael discusses DeSantis' war against Disney, Clarence Thomas' income and the Fox and Dominion lawsuit settlement. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

Quick Take: Poverty Abolitionists
This is an excerpt from the episode "Imagining A Land Without Poverty: With Matthew Desmond."Michael Steele is joined by Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City," and Professor of Sociology and the Director of the Eviction Lab at Princeton University. Matthew discusses his new book, “Poverty, By America," which looks at why America hasn't made more progress in ending poverty, how the pandemic reframed eviction and government response to poverty and how wealthy and middle class Americans perpetuate a system that keeps poor people poor.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Check out the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Poverty-America-Matthew-Desmond/dp/0593239911Join the movement to end poverty: https://endpovertyusa.org/Follow Matthew Desmond @just_shelterFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the Podcast @steele_podcast

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. They also discuss Twitter, Elon and free speech, Mehdi's viral interview with Matt Taibbi and how Mehdi would approach interviewing Marjorie Taylor Greene.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

Quick Take: Changing Minds in a Polarized World
This is an excerpt from the episode "Persuading a Divided Democracy: With Anand Giridharadas." Best-selling author Anand Giridharadas joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy." The pair discuss how you go about changing minds in today's polarized world, the tactics that do and don't work and real life examples of "deep canvassing," going door to door to change people's minds on big issues. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Persuaders-Front-Lines-Hearts-Democracy-ebook/dp/B09QPH4LTX If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Follow Anand Giriharadas @AnandWrites Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: The Frustrated Majority
Michael speaks with Former Governor and fellow Marylander, Larry Hogan. The pair discuss why Gov. Hogan chose not to run for President, the role he wants to play in fixing the GOP and the country's views on 2024 presidential candidates.This is an excerpt from the episode "Finding Common Ground: With Former Gov. Larry Hogan."If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Gov. Larry Hogan @GovLarryHoganFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Make Mine A Double: The Tennessee Expulsion Crisis
Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy.Today, Michael discusses the expulsion of two Black legislators from the Tennessee House of Representatives.Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

Imagining A Land Without Poverty: With Matthew Desmond
Why is America stricken by poverty despite being the most prosperous democracy in the world? Michael Steele is joined by Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City," and Professor of Sociology and the Director of the Eviction Lab at Princeton University. Matthew discusses his new book, “Poverty, By America," which looks at why America hasn't made more progress in ending poverty, how the pandemic reframed eviction and government response to poverty and how wealthy and middle class Americans perpetuate a system that keeps poor people poor. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Poverty-America-Matthew-Desmond/dp/0593239911Join the movement to end poverty: https://endpovertyusa.org/Follow Matthew Desmond @just_shelterFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the Podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: How Leadership Impacts America
Film producer, national political commentator & New York Times best-selling author, Keith Boykin, speaks with Michael Steele about how leadership has shaped America. The pair look at how acceptance for gay marriage shifted within the Black community after Barack Obama's presidency and how current leadership is impacting the country today.This is an excerpt from the episode "How Far Has America Come?" With Keith BoykinIf you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Keith @keithboykinFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Make Mine a Double: The Indictment Of Donald Trump
Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy. Today, Michael discusses the indictment of Donald Trump and how the far-right is reacting. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

Quick Take: Inside the White House
Michael Steele speaks with Former White House Usher, Chris Emery, about working as an White House Usher for Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, how the personality of the White House changed under each president, the pressures of his role and how he got the job.If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend!This is an excerpt from the episode "Tales of a White House Usher: With Christopher Emery."Check out Christopher's latest book, “White House Usher: Who Killed the President?” here:https://www.amazon.com/White-House-Usher-Killed-President-ebook/dp/B09CNS3H2HFollow Christopher Emery @WhiteHouseUsherFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Finding Middle Ground: With Former Gov. Larry Hogan
Michael speaks with Former Governor and fellow Marylander, Larry Hogan. The pair discuss the legacy Gov. Hogan wants to leave behind in Maryland, why he chose not to run for President, the role he wants to play in fixing the GOP and how Trump's indictments could impact the 2024 election. If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Gov. Larry Hogan @GovLarryHogan Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Make Mine a Double: Standing Out in Politics
Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy. Today, Michael discusses how politicians can stand out, lead and make a difference, and the route so many of our "leaders" (ahem, DeSantis) are choosing to take instead. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

Quick Take: Where "Woke" Originated
It's that time of the year again... welcome to the barbershop. Michael is joined by Jonathan Capehart, John Fugelsang and Tara Setmayer for a conversation on all kinds of politics and crazy, touching on Ronna McDaniel's "loyalty oath," the Fox News-Dominion lawsuit and predictions for the 2024 presidential election. Plus, whether the GOP will succeed in diversifying their base and how the word "woke" has been weaponized.This is an excerpt from the episode "Who Is 'The One' for 2024?: With Jonathan Capehart, John Fugelsang and Tara Setmayer."If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend!Jonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, former member of The Washington Post editorial board, an MSNBC contributor and the anchor of "The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart" and “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” Follow him @CapehartJJohn Fugelsang is an actor, comedian and the host of SiriusXM’s “Tell Me Everything” and “The John Fugelsang Podcast.”Tara Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, Senior Advisor at The Lincoln Project and host of the live show "The Breakdown.”Follow Jonathan Capehart @CapehartJFollow John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsangFollow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayerFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

How Far Has America Come?: With Keith Boykin
Michael is joined by film producer, national political commentator & New York Times best-selling author, Keith Boykin. The pair discuss Mike Pence's critiques of Trump, possible outcomes for 2024, Congress vetoing DC’s crime bill, how support for gay marriage has evolved within the Black community and more.If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Keith @keithboykinFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: Biden’s Future Is Tied to Ukraine
Michael speaks with Charlie Sykes about the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Biden's visit to Kyiv and how his ties to Ukraine might impact the presidential election in 2024. This is an excerpt from the episode "America at Its Best (And Worst): With Charlie Sykes."If you you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Charlie @SykesCharlieFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Tales of a White House Usher: With Christopher Emery
Michael Steele speaks with Former White House Usher, Chris Emery, about working as an White House Usher for Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, how the personality of the White House changed under each president, the pressures of his role and how he got the job.If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend!Check out Christopher's latest book, “White House Usher: Who Killed the President?” here: https://www.amazon.com/White-House-Usher-Killed-President-ebook/dp/B09CNS3H2HFollow Christopher Emery @WhiteHouseUsherFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: Will Future Generations Shift More to the Left?
Philip Bump joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his book, "The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America." The pair discuss how the baby boom has disadvantaged other generations and who is going to control politics, wealth and power once the boomer generation ends.This is an excerpt from the episode "What the End of the Baby Boom Means for America: With Philip Bump."Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Aftermath-Last-Future-Power-America/dp/0593489691/ref=sr_1_12?qid=1673369407&refinements=p_n_publication_date%3A1250228011&s=books&sr=1-12If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Philip @pbumpFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Who Is "The One" for 2024?: With Jonathan Capehart, John Fugelsang and Tara Setmayer
It's that time of the year again... welcome to the barbershop. Michael is joined by Jonathan Capehart, John Fugelsang and Tara Setmayer for a conversation on all kinds of politics and crazy, touching on Ronna McDaniel's "loyalty oath," McCarthy's gift to Tucker "Tuckems" Carlson of January 6th footage, the Fox News-Dominion lawsuit and of course, 2024. Who will run if not Biden and why are Democrats so against voting him in a second term? Plus, will the GOP succeed in diversifying their base with candidates like Tim Scott and Nikki Haley? If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend!Jonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, former member of The Washington Post editorial board, an MSNBC contributor and the anchor of "The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart" and “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” Follow him @CapehartJJohn Fugelsang is an actor, comedian and the host of SiriusXM’s “Tell Me Everything” and “The John Fugelsang Podcast.” Tara Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, Senior Advisor at The Lincoln Project and host of the live show "The Breakdown.”Follow Jonathan Capehart @CapehartJFollow John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsangFollow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayerFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: How Pastors Build Community
Michael Steele speaks with filmmaker and former Oregon State Senator, Jason Atkinson, about the organization Pastor Mondays, which merges faith, community and fly fishing to curate fly fishing experiences for pastors.This is an excerpt from the episode "Building Community Through Faith, Fishing and Film: With Jason Atkinson."If you enjoyed this podcast, share it with a friend.Follow Jason @jasonaatkinsonFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastPastor Mondayshttps://www.pastorsmonday.com/Film "A River Between Us"https://www.amazon.com/River-Between-Us-Jason-Atkinson/dp/B014IQ8FMG

America at Its Best (And Worst): With Charlie Sykes
Michael speaks with Charlie Sykes about the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Biden's visit to Kyiv and how his ties to Ukraine might impact the presidential election in 2024. The pair also discuss Nikki Haley's presidential campaign, how the Republican party has changed and why Michael remains a member. If you you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Charlie @SykesCharlie Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: Reforming Policing
Michael Steele and Dr. Jason Johnson discuss the murder of Tyre Nichols and what reforming our current system of policing can look like. This is an excpert from the episode "What Black History Month Means in 2023: With Dr. Jason Johnson." If you liked this podcast, share it with a friend. Follow Jason @DrJasonJohnson Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

What the End of the Baby Boom Means for America: With Philip Bump
Philip Bump joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his book, "The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America." The pair discuss how the baby boom has disadvantaged other generations, the greatest misconceptions about baby boomers who is going to control politics, wealth and power once the boomer generation ends.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Aftermath-Last-Future-Power-America/dp/0593489691/ref=sr_1_12?qid=1673369407&refinements=p_n_publication_date%3A1250228011&s=books&sr=1-12If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Philip @pbumpFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast