The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Steve Schmidt breaks down how Kevin McCarthy’s openness to a MAGA-led impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden, in regards to his son, Hunter Biden’s business dealings, are nothing more than a political witch hunt.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt explains how Donald Trump has still managed to control the Republican Party through a small percentage of primary voters. Steve breaks down how Trump's views are not reflected in a majority of Americans and they can not let their apathy result in Trump winning in 2024.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former First Lady of California Maria Shriver joins Steve to discuss how technology is impacting young people, how to reach men in crisis & discusses her hope for the future of the country.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to prosecutors announcing additional charges against Donald Trump on Thursday in his alleged hoarding and hiding of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago bringing the number of total federal charges against Trump to 40. Steve explains how Trump continues to violate the rule of law and must be stopped in order to protect democracy.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to Mitch McConnell's health scare during a press conference. Steve explains how older senators like McConnell and Dianne Feinstein have led to an apathetic country, which has left fertile ground for an authoritarian like Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down how the blockbuster movie, 'Oppenheimer', serves as a perfect reminder of the dangers of electing someone as corrupt and evil as Donald Trump and giving them the ability to start a nuclear war. He goes on to examine how sycophants like Kevin McCarthy and others only serve to increase the danger we all face by submitting to Trump's every whim.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/sub...Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidt...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down what a Republican presidential primary would look like if one of the candidates were to beat Donald Trump. He explains that with Ron DeSantis' campaign falling in the polls and lacking money, Chris Christie and Tim Scott are the two candidates who are best positioned to take on Trump, and can defeat him with some decisive wins in key early states.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred Guttenberg joins Steve Schmidt to discuss finding hope after losing his daughter in the Parkland shooting, how to fix America's gun culture & his disappointing interactions with Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Marco Rubio.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt shares his reaction to the Florida Board of Education approving a new set of standards for how Black history should be taught in the state’s public schools. The new standards require instruction for middle school students to include “how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” Steve breaks down how Ron DeSantis’ “war on wokeism” has led us down this path and his brand of American fascism presents a clear and present danger to our country.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down how Senator Lindsey Graham has had a dramatic fall from grace as he fully embraced Donald Trump and his autocratic tendencies. He lays out how this character decay has opened the door for other politicians to embrace their worst impulses and how general apathy from the American citizenry has allowed the rottenest people to be elected to Congress.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/sub...Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidt...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump saying he received target letter from special counsel Jack Smith in regards to his role on January 6th. Trump is now facing his third indictment, albeit his first for his role in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down how Joe Manchin & the No Labels group could impact the 2024 race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt explains why Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign will be not be able to recover from recent reports of staff layoffs and poor polls. Steve also discusses how Ron's wife Casey has proved to be more of a liability than an asset in his 2024 campaign.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt explains how the SGA-AFTRA strike is just another example of the American middle class fighting against the greed of Wall Street. Steve discusses how the American labor movement is imperative to fight the rise of demagogues like Donald Trump and to protect democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to Chris Christie meeting the donor threshold to appear in the first Republican primary debate in August. Steve believes Christie will be a formidable opponent for Donald Trump, as he will stand up to the former president's bully tactics and "knock him on his ass."To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down Mike Pence's interview on CNN with Kaitlan Collins. Steve explains that Pence saying he hoped Donald Trump "would coming around" on an attempt to overturn the election proves he continues to simply be a political opportunist.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down Tommy Tuberville's comments on CNN where he refused to call white nationalists racists. Steve breaks down how the former Auburn football coach is an embarrassment to the state of Alabama and is holding the US marine Corps hostage by refusing to advance military promotions.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down the plummet in Ron DeSantis' poll numbers and why his 2024 presidential run has already collapsed. Steve questions DeSantis' qualifications for President of the United States, his team's flawed strategy to undermine Trump and his inability to connect with voters.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gail Becker, the founder and former CEO of Caulipower Pizza, joins Steve to discuss the lessons she learned founding an alternative pizza brand, why she decided to step away and what it means to be an American.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt explains that constant attacks from MAGA Republicans against Joe Biden leave him little wiggle room in a potential election against Donald Trump. Steve breaks down how Trump’s continued attacks against democracy make it critical for Biden and his team to have an effective game plan to defeat Trump.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francesa Hogi, an award-winning love coach, joins Steve to discuss the perils of modern dating, the struggles of people to find connection and shares advice for people who feel they are on the wrong track.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This essay was originally published in today’s edition of Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper. Maria Shriver is an exceptional human being. She is also supremely talented. There are few people who have the ability to genuinely inspire and lift people up. Sunday Paper captures that spirit. It will never fail to inform, inspire and stir optimism. Our political debates in America are often dark. Our culture often seems rotten. Much of that is illusory. The reality is that there is good all around us. Sunday Paper is good for the spirit. I encourage you to subscribe.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down Chris Christie saying he can not support Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis saying he would use the IRS to go after "wokeism" & the recent Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve is joined by Ian Marcus Corbin, a Harvard based philosopher who recently co-wrote "The Left Needs a Spiritual Renaissance. So Does America" with Senator Chris Murphy. You can find the link here. https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-left-needs-a-spiritual-renaissance-so-does-america?ref=authorThey discuss how America finds itself in a period of decline and what must happen to pull itself out of it.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to Liz Cheney saying "What we’ve done in our politics is create a situation where we’re electing idiots.” Steve breaks down the courage Liz Cheney showed by breaking away from Donald Trump and discusses how the country must make a similar move to protect our democracy.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to the leaked audio uncovered by CNN of the 2021 meeting in Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Donald Trump discusses holding secret documents he did not declassify. Steve explains the harm Trump is doing by being so flippant about United States Military secrets and why he and other Republicans must be held to account.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt and ProPublica writer Justin Elliott discuss ProPublica's latest reporting on Justice Samuel Alito taking a luxury fishing vacation with GOP billionaires who later had cases before the Supreme Court. They also discuss Clarence Thomas' previous conflicts on interest, if this corruption goes on with all Supreme Court Justices and what the Court can do to regain the trust of the American people.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down the New York Times story, saying "Few of Trump’s G.O.P. Rivals Defend Justice Department Independence." Steve explains why that is a dangerous notion for presidential nominees like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis to be so opposed to democratic ideals.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's interview with Bret Baier, in which the former President doubles down on his lies about the election and the charges brought against him in Florida. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down how media appearances by Gavin Newsom, Bill Barr and Christie show weakness in Trump's attempt to become President in 2024. Steve explains how Chris Christie specifically has shown the the resolve to take down Donald Trump, and is by far the best candidate in the Republican field to do so.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down the New York Times story that discusses Trump's allies are laying out a “paradigm-shifting” legal rationale to erase the Justice Department’s independence from the president. Steve describes how this is how authoritarian regimes rise all over the world and we must be careful to make sure that does not happen in the United States.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's speech at Bedminster golf club after he was arraigned on documents and obstruction charges. Steve calls Trump's words "a declaration of war" and says we must take his fascist rhetoric very seriously.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representative Ruben Gallego of the 3rd district of Arizona talks to Steve about the latest charges against Trump, how serving in the Marines influenced his career in Congress, & why he is running for Krysten Sinema's senate seat.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve is joined by Father Bradley David Easterbrooks, his former aide on the 2008 McCain campaign to discuss his decision to become a catholic priest, how the world views America's issues & Pope Francis's legacy.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to the latest charges filed against former President Trump. He discusses that while Trump is innocent until proven guilty, his indictment causes a dangerous hour for the Republican party and our nation as a whole.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt is joined by Joyce Vance, author of the Substack newsletter “Civil Discourse”. They discuss the latest developments in Trump’s legal quagmires, the dangers our democracy currently faces, how to deal with a corrupt conservative Supreme Court and much more.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to Ron DeSantis's comments that he will "eliminate the woke virus." With it being the anniversary of D-Day and Robert Kennedy Jr's assassination, Steve explains how Ron's small vision for the country fails to measure up to great leaders of the past. Later, Steve reacts to the news that the PGA Tour has merged with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour. Steve condemns the move as shameful, given the Saudi's government ties to both the 9/11 attacks and shady business dealings with Donald Trump.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary actor Henry Winkler discusses his long battle with dyslexia as a child, the ongoing writer's strike and what is next for him after the hit HBO show Barry.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to the profile of the Head of CNN, Chris Licht, in The Atlantic. Steve explains how Licht's lack of character led to the debacle at the Trump Town Hall and will continue to lead to a failure in covering the former President. To become a The Warning Premium Member with early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt breaks down Ron DeSantis’s comments that he is going to “destroy leftism.” He explains how that makes the Florida governor unfit to be president and how it proves he is just cosplaying as a lesser version of Donald Trump. Later, he discusses how Chris Christie entering the race could potentially impact Donald Trump.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Galloway. Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business and host of the Prof G podcast, joins Steve to discuss the real reason for the decline of the American middle class, how CEO pay got so out of control & what men see in Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to the disastrous Twitter Spaces event with Ron DeSantis & Elon Musk. Steve breaks down how the technical difficulties of the event made DeSantis appear small & ineffective, while cozying up to billionaires like Elon Musk & David Sacks make DeSantis look weak. He explains that he expects DeSantis' campaign to fall apart quickly and that Tim Scott will quickly be in 2nd place behind Donald Trump.Later, Dan Goldman joins the show to discuss the Republicans taking the country hostage over the debt ceiling, why he doesn't fear Trump running in 2024 & his frustrations with his colleague, George SantosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.