Truth And Reconciliation. With Guest Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh wants to be president. But does he know the difference between saying racist things and being a racist? Michael Steele confronts him about his incendiary past and the path he's chosen against Donald Trump in an explosive, personal conversation. Joe Walsh is a former Republican Congressman from Illinois, a radio talk show host, and now a candidate for president.
52m Aug 29, 2019
52m
The Chosen One Exposes His A**: With Guest Juan Williams
After a week of Trump attacking Jewish voters, Denmark, and Juan Williams, could the Emperor have fewer clothes? Michael and Juan discuss the president calling Jews disloyal, his attempt to buy Greenland, and his Messianic tendencies. Juan Williams is an author and a political analyst for Fox News Channel. His latest book is What the Hell Do You Have to Lose?: Trump’s War on Civil Rights.
41m Aug 23, 2019
41m
Did Evangelicals Sell Their Souls To Elect Trump? With Guest Ben Howe
Did the evangelical Christians make a devil's bargain in order to elect Trump? Michael and Ben Howe discuss how Evangelicals have they cast away their values for 30 pieces of electoral silver. Ben Howe is the author of The Immoral Majority: Why Evangelicals Chose Political Power Over Christian Values.
44m Aug 16, 2019
44m
Hail Hydra! America's White Nationalist Problem In The Wake of El Paso. With Guest Malcolm Nance
After the El Paso shootings, is the US headed towards a resurgence of white nationalism? Or have we been there all along. Michael and Malcolm Nance discuss the shootings, how they fit into our nation's history of racism, and how Trump is making it worse. Malcolm Nance is a former naval intelligence and counter-terrorism officer, historian. His new book is The Plot to Destroy Democracy: How Puti...
39m Aug 06, 2019
39m
Coming This Fall: Mueller Report TV? With Guest Cheri Jacobus
Michael and Cheri Jacobus discuss an effort to produce a TV show highlighting the details of The Mueller Report. Cheri Jacobus is a nationally-recognized political strategist, pundit and writer. She is a long-time and frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, and more. She is a founder of ‘America Reads The Mueller Report’, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization raising money to produce and air a 1/...
17m Aug 02, 2019
17m
Crazy-Ass Tweets And The Democratic Debate. With Guest Angela Rye
Michael and Angela Rye discuss this week's Democratic debates, who holds the progressive mantle, and the impact of Trump's twitter attack on Baltimore. Angela Rye is Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies and a CNN Political Commentator.
35m Aug 02, 2019
35m
Do Republicans Give A Sh*t Anymore? With Guest Joy-Ann Reid
How did Trump con America and does the GOP give a sh*t if he keeps on doing it? Michael and Joy-Ann Reid take up that subject as well as this week's Mueller hearings. Joy-Ann Reid is the host of "AM Joy", weekends from 10 a.m. to noon on MSNBC, the author of the new book The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story.
59m Jul 26, 2019
59m
Fear And Loathing: Trump's Doubles Down On His Racist Tweets. With Guest Doug Heye
Trump tells Congressional women of color to go back where they came from. And his base loves it. Michael talks about what this means for the future of the Republican Party with Doug Heye. Doug served in leading communications positions in the House of Representatives and United States Senate, the Republican National Committee, as well as serving in the George W. Bush Administration. Heye most r...
35m Jul 17, 2019
35m
Nancy Pelosi Vs. Impeachment. With Guest Dean Obeidallah
In this corner... Nancy Pelosi. And in this corner... impeaching Donald Trump! Michael Steele and Dean Obeidallah are in the booth, announcing one hell of a fight. Plus Obamacare, emoluments, and more! Dean Obeidallah is a lawyer turned writer and an award winning comedianHe’s also the host of SiriusXM radio’s daily program “The Dean Obeidallah Show” on SiriusXM Radio Channel 127.
43m Jul 11, 2019
43m
Tanks On The 4th Of July and The Humpty Dance - With Guest Chris Frates
Michael talks why he's not going near downtown Washington D.C. this Independence Day and presidential nepotism at the G20 with. Chris Frates. Chris hosts the weekly, national SiriusXM radio show Politics Inside Out and the founder of The Storyline Company. He’s been an award-winning on-air investigative correspondent for CNN and a reporter for Politico, National Journal and The Denver Post.
49m Jul 04, 2019
49m
Are The Dems Ready For Prime Time? With Guest Dennis Miller
It's Democratic Debate Time? Who will shine? Who will fumble? And will Joe Biden continue to be plagued by his past? Michael talks it over with this week's guest, Emmy Award-winning comedian Dennis Miller. Miller was a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1991, was a nationally syndicated talk radio host, and is listed as 21st on Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-up comedians of al...
23m Jun 26, 2019
23m
Joe Biden: Is It Better To Be Woke Or To Win? With Guest Krystal Ball
The Left hates Joe Biden. But he is their only chance to beat Trump? Michael talks it over with Krystal Ball and discusses who the best person to take back the White House might be. Krystal Ball co-hosts the daily politics show “Rising” for The Hill and Hill.TV. She was a host on MSNBC. She was also the Democratic Party nominee for Congress in Virginia's 1st District in the 2010 election.
47m Jun 21, 2019
47m
This Is Not My Party. With Guest George Will
What has gone wrong with conservatism and how do we get it back on track? Michael speaks with George Will about why he walked away from the Republican Party and why there's hope for the future. George F. Will writes a twice-weekly syndicated column on politics and domestic and foreign affairs for the Washington Post. His new book is The Conservative Sensibility.
29m Jun 12, 2019
29m
What The Hell Happened To Bill Barr? With Guest David Jolly
Michael and guest David Jolly discuss Attorney General Bill Barr and his insane performance on Capitol Hill this week. Is it time for impeachment? And is Nancy Pelosi equal to this moment? Former Congressman David Jolly served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2014 – 2017. He's an MSNBC political contributor.
37m May 03, 2019
37m
Too Woke To Win? The Battle Over Biden With Guest Tiffany Cross
Joe Biden makes it official - he's running for president. Michael jousts with Tiffany Cross about whether he's the best challenger to Donald Trump, the politics of race in America, and Tiffany's confrontation with Noah Rothman on MSNBC from earlier this year. Tiffany Cross is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of The Beat DC, a national platform intersecting politics, policy, and people of color.
1hr 2m Apr 26, 2019
1hr 2m
Will Millennials Save America? With Guest Steven Olikara
Michael talks with guest Steven Olikara about the rising power of millennials in American politics, discusses the Mueller Report, and the 2020 election. Steven Olikara (@StevenOlikara) is the Founder & President of Millennial Action Project (MAP), the largest nonpartisan organization of young lawmakers in the U.S. Working with over 800 policymakers in Congress and state legislatures, MAP is bui...
57m Apr 18, 2019
57m
How Did The GOP Get It So Ass Backwards? With Guest Bill Kristol
How did the GOP manage to get conservatism so ass backwards in so little time with the Trump Admiistration? Michael addresses that question, the Mueller Report grows up, and Trump's taxes. William Kristol is editor-at-large of The Bulwark. He was a founder of The Weekly Standard, and is a regular guest on leading political commentary shows. Prior to his work at The Weekly Standard, Kristol led ...
33m Apr 12, 2019
33m
Did Bill Barr Screw The Pooch? With Guest Charlie Sykes
Michael discusses the whether Attorney General General Bill Barr bungled the non- release of the Mueller Report, the demand for Trump's tax returns, and whether Joe Biden crossed the line with inappropriate touching. Charlie Sykes joins him for the conversation - he's the editor-in-chief of The Bulwark, host of The Bulwark Podcast, and an NBC/MSNBC contributor.
41m Apr 05, 2019
41m
The Mueller Hangover with guest Danny Cevallos
The Mueller Report is here and bringing with it disappointment to opponents of the president. But should we have been going down the Russiagate rabbit hole to begin with Michael talks about it with Danny Cevallos, attorney and the co-founder of Cevallos & Wong, LLP, a Philadelphia area criminal defense and civil litigation law firm. Danny is an MSNBC Legal Analyst, appearing on shows on the net...
40m Mar 29, 2019
40m
The Mueller Report Is Here! So What Now? With Guest Jill Wine-Banks
The Mueller Report is here! The baby has arrived! Is it a boy? Is it a girl? And what's in that diaper? Michael talks with Jill Wine-Banks about what could be in store for the Trump Administration as a result of this long overdue little bundle from heaven. Jill Wine-Banks is a legal analyst with MSNBC. She was the first woman to serve as an organized crime prosecutor at the U.S. Department of J...
43m Mar 22, 2019
43m
Here's How Decent People Can Save America with guest Dr. Arthur Brooks
Michael talks with Arthur Brooks about how love may be the answer to out political problems. Dr. Arthur C. Brooks is president of the American Enterprise Institute. He has served as president since January 1, 2009. He is also the Beth and Ravenel Curry Scholar in Free Enterprise. His new book is Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from Our Culture of Contempt.
43m Mar 15, 2019
43m
Standing Up To The Trump S**tshow Show with guest Evan McMullin
Michael keeps it real about Trump's bizarre CPAC speech and talks with Evan McMullin about the fundamental reforms necessary for our republic in the era of Trump. McMullin is a former CIA Operative, 2016 independent conservative presidential candidate and Co-Founder of Stand Up Republic.
54m Mar 08, 2019
54m
Dopamine and Political Dopes with guest Michael Long
How does dopamine affect our political viewpoints? Our smartphone addiction? Our sex lives? Michael speaks with Mike Long about these and many other questions. Michael Long is an accomplished writer, speechwriter, educator, and award-winning screenwriter and playwright. His new book, co-written with Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD is The Molecule of More.
48m Mar 01, 2019
48m
Is It Mueller Time? With Guest Sophia Nelson
Michael discusses the impending wrap up of the Mueller report and Trump's continuing attacks on the press with Sophia Nelson, opinion writer with USA Today, the Daily Beast, Politico, and an MSNBC Commentator. She’s the author of the award-winning book Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama.
1hr 1m Feb 22, 2019
1hr 1m
Trump Hijacks The Constitution: With Guest Rick Wilson
In the face of the most brazen hijacking of the #USConstitution, “Trump proves that everything Republicans ran on is either a lie or disposable”--@TheRickWilson on the latest episode of The Michael Steele Podcast
31m Feb 16, 2019
31m
The State Of The Union and The State Of Virginia with guest Matt Kibbe
Michael discusses the State Of The Union Address and the scandals - racial and sexual - plaguing the leadership of the state of Virginia with guest Matt Kibbe. Matt Kibbe is the President and Chief Community Organizer at Free the People, an educational organization turning the next generation on to the values of liberty. He was the President of FreedomWorks form 2005-2014. He is most recently a...
43m Feb 08, 2019
43m
Can We Have A National Popular Vote For President? With Guest Dr. John Koza
Can we have a national popular vote for president? Michael talks with Dr. John Koza about how it might work. Dr. John Koza is lead author of the book Every Vote Equal: A State-Based Plan for Electing the President by National Popular Vote and originator of the National Popular Vote legislation.
36m Feb 02, 2019
36m
Separation of Powers with Guest Daniella Gibbs Léger
Michael speaks with Daniella Gibbs Léger, senior vice president for Communications and Strategy at American Progress about the battle between Trump and the Democrats, Trump and Pelosi, and between the executive and legislative branches of government.
57m Jan 25, 2019
57m
Camelot's End with guest Jon Ward
This week, Michael speaks with journalist John Ward about the political fight in 1980 between President Jimmy Carter and Senator Ted Kennedy, the racism of Congressman Steve King, and the fast food in the White House. Jon Ward has written about politics, religion and culture for two decades. He is the senior political correspondent at Yahoo News, and lives in Washington DC.His new book is Camel...
44m Jan 18, 2019
44m
The Path To Partisanship with guest Steve Kornacki
Shutdown, socialism, and shouting over the border wall: How did we get here? Michael talks with Steve Kornacki about the partisan history of Washington in the last generation. Steve Kornacki is a National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC. His new book is The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism.
1hr 2m Jan 11, 2019
1hr 2m
Steele Yourself For 2019
Michael looks back and the political roller coaster that was 2018 and looks forward to what 2019, which kicks off with a government shutdown, will look like. Fasten your seatbelts - it's going to be a bumpy year.
50m Dec 31, 2018
50m
Syria and Shutdown with guest A.B. Stoddard
Michael speaks with A.B. Stoddard, associate editor and columnist at RealClearPolitics, about Trump's decision to pull out of Syria and the government shutdown.
42m Dec 22, 2018
42m
House Rules with Guest Rep. Eric Swalwell
Michael talks about the priorities of the new Democratic House, Nancy Pelosi, and the confrontation in the Oval Office over the border wall with Congressman Eric Swalwell, who represents California’s Fifteenth Congressional District, which includes a large part of the East Bay.
30m Dec 13, 2018
30m
The Legacy Of 41, The Calumny Of 45 - with guests Mona Charen and Ellis Henican
As a nation remembers George Herbert Walker Bush, Michael discusses his lasting legacy with Mona Charen and Ellis Henican and looks at new developments for Donald Trump in the Mueller investigation. Mona Charen is a syndicated columnist and a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Her most recent book is Sex Matters: How Modern Feminism Lost Touch with Science, Love, and Common S...
33m Dec 08, 2018
33m
Too Dumb To Fail with guest Matt Lewis
With Michael Cohen's confession, Trump seems likely to take the GOP down yet another notch. Where will Pelosi lead the Dems? Michael discusses the situation with Matt Lewis. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail: How the GOP Went from the Party of Reagan to the Party of Trump.
50m Nov 30, 2018
50m
Pelosi and Prosecution with guest Rep. Donna Edwards
Michael talks with former Congresswoman Donna Edwards about whether Nancy Pelosi should be the next Speaker of the House and the arrogance of office demonstrated by Donald Trump in requesting the prosecution of Hillary Clinton and James Comey.
52m Nov 22, 2018
52m
Midterms, Madness, and The Corrosion of Conservatism
Michael discusses the midterms, Trump's insane post-election press conference, and the decline of the GOP with Max Boot. Boot is a historian, best-selling author, foreign-policy analyst, and columnist for the Washington Post. His latest book is The Corrosion of Conservatism: Why I Left the Right
37m Nov 09, 2018
37m
Live At Politicon! With Guests Bill Kristol, Shermichael Singleton, and Tara Setmayer
Michael does the show at Politicon 2018 in Los Angeles and talks about the midterms and Trump voters with Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol, Republican Strategist Shermichael Singleton, and CNN commentator Tara Setmayer.
56m Oct 26, 2018
56m
The Experts vs. The Idiots - With Guest Tom Nichols
Michael is joined by Tom Nichols to discuss why, in the era of Trump, everyone thinks they're an expert. Tom Nichols is a professor at the Naval War College and Harvard Extension AND a five-time Jeopardy! champion. His most recent book is The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters.
43m Oct 18, 2018
43m
Kanye In The Oval Office - with guest Juan Williams
What the hell did Kanye West just do at the White House? Michael gets with author and FoxNews commentator Juan Williams to try and figure it out. Juan's latest book is What the Hell Do You Have to Lose? Trump’s War on Civil Rights.
34m Oct 12, 2018
34m
Senator Collins Lowers The Boom
Michael and guest Ron Christie listen as Senator Susan Collins announces her vote in favor of Brett Kavanaugh, assuring his confirmation to the Supreme Court. They discuss how we got here and what it means for the country. Ron Christie is the founder and CEO of Christie Strategies LLC, a full-service communications and issues management firm in Washington, DC. He served as special assistant to ...
55m Oct 06, 2018
55m
Christine Blasey Ford & Brett Kavanaugh Testify - with guests Tara Setmayer & Tamara Holder
Michael is joined by GOP strategist Tara Setmayer and attorney Tamara Holder for a deep discussion of the personal and political aspects of the testimony from Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh this week before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Tara Setmayer is a CNN Political Commentator, a former GOP communications director on Capitol Hill, who hosts the "Honestly Speaking with Tara," po...
59m Sep 28, 2018
59m
At Least You Got A Nice Boat Out Of The Deal
Mother Jones' Washington bureau chief David Corn and GOP strategist Liz Copeland join Michael to discuss the Brett Kavanaugh sexual assault accusations, Trump's reaction to Hurricane Florence, and a threatened government shutdown over the border wall. Liz Copeland is founder of The Urban Conservative Project.  David Corn is co-author (with Michael Isikoff) of Russian Roulette: The Inside Story ...
47m Sep 20, 2018
47m
Has The GOP Become The Trump Party?
Roland Martin joins Michael to discuss the perilous path down which Trump is taking the GOP and the country, as well as the Serena Williams controversy. Martin has been a commentator for TV One Cable Network, CNN, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, and is now the host of his own daily digital show, #RolandMartinUnfiltered.
55m Sep 11, 2018
55m
Undercover Resisters and Confident Girls
Author and BBC journalist Katty Kay joins Michael to discuss the undercover resister in the White House who wrote an anonymous editorial in the New York Times and Katty's book, The Confidence Code for Girls: Taking Risks, Messing Up, and Becoming Your Amazingly Imperfect, Totally Powerful Self.
43m Sep 06, 2018
43m
The Body In Trump's Closet
Democratic strategist Don Calloway and Republican strategist Evan Siegfried join Michael to discuss what Michael Cohen's guilty pleas could lead to us discover about Donald Trump, as well as the president's response to the passing of Senator John McCain.
39m Aug 28, 2018
39m
Profiles In Chicken@!*t
Republican strategist Rick Wilson and author of Everything Trump Touches Dies joins the Man of Steele and talks with Michael about the horror of the Trump Administration and the complicit Republican "Profiles In Chicken@!*t" that made it possible.
31m Aug 20, 2018
31m
"The Black Guy Who Speaks Arabic"
Malcolm Nance joins Michael to discuss Laura Ingraham, immigration, racism, Russia, and how he became known as "The Black Guy Who Speaks Arabic". Malcolm is a former naval intelligence and counter-terrorism officer, historian. His new book is The Plot to Destroy Democracy: How Putin and His Spies Are Undermining America and Dismantling the West.
40m Aug 13, 2018
40m
The Mooch!
Anthony Scaramucci, Former White House Communications Director and Founder of SkyBridge Capital, talks with Michael about why Trump is getting it wrong with his war on the media, his attack on LeBron James, his stance on Russia, and what he can do to make it right.
47m Aug 08, 2018
47m
The Man Of Steele vs. The 6'4", African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic...
Comedian W. Kamau Bell joins Michael to discuss Republicans, racism, and voter registration. Bell is host of the CNN docu-series United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell. His new Netflix stand-up comedy special is Private School Negro. His new book is The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6'4", African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Bl...
29m Jul 31, 2018
29m