A Moment Of Clarity: "I don't know what to tell you boo! You KNEW!"
Michael Steele responds to MAGA supporters being surprised at Trump's recent actions and urges voters to call their representatives and urge them to take action. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li...
7m Feb 12, 2025
7m
A Moment of Clarity: Musk is taking food away from starving people and hurting American farmers
Michael Steele discusses the impact of cutting USAID funding on American farmers. Steele also responds to Trump giving Musk unprecedented access to federal systems and backing employees with unsavory backgrounds. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
9m Feb 11, 2025
9m
Has Groupthink Made Us Fall Out of Touch with Reality? (Quick Take)
Michael Steele is joined by Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George, two friends on opposite sides of the political spectrum who met while teaching at Princeton University. They discuss abandoning tribalism and groupthink in order to seek the truth. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out "Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in ...
20m Feb 08, 2025
20m
A Moment Of Clarity: "You're just a pawn in a grotesque political move!"
Michael Steele reacts to Trump's offer to buyout thousands of federal employees and the CIA sending an unclassified emails with a list of names. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uN...
10m Feb 07, 2025
10m
A Moment Of Clarity: "They want you powerless and groveling!"
Michael Steele responds to Trump's move to dismantle federal agencies and remove staff who were part of the January 6th probe. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr...
6m Feb 06, 2025
6m
We Don't Have to Agree, But Let's Seek the Truth (with Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George)
Michael Steele is joined by Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George, two friends on opposite sides of the political spectrum who met while teaching at Princeton University. They speak with Michael about their first impressions of one another, the importance of having your beliefs challenged by those you disagree with and how they teach their students to be intellectually curious truth-seekers. I...
1hr 5m Feb 06, 2025
1hr 5m
A Moment Of Clarity: Blaming DEI?! Trump's cold, insensitive response to an American tragedy
Michael Steele reacts to Trump's statement that DEI was a contributing factor to the tragic plane crash on January 30, 2025. Steele also reacts to Trump's tariff rollout and Kash Patel's comments about turning the FBI building into a museum. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/Mich...
9m Feb 05, 2025
9m
How Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump Profit Off Our Attention (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Chris Hayes about his new book, “The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.” The pair discuss how companies like Apple, Google and Amazon profit off our attention and how Donald Trump used branding to capture our attention and the Presidential election in 2024. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a...
19m Feb 01, 2025
19m
A Moment Of Clarity: "Trump doesn't give a damn about civil rights!"
Michael Steele reacts to Trump's recent actions against DEI and his seemingly deliberate dismantling of civil rights in America. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mM...
9m Jan 31, 2025
9m
A Moment Of Clarity: "Trump's nominees are a threat to national security!"
Michael Steele encourages Democrats to stop the confirmation of Gabbard, RFK Jr. & Patel at all costs. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this ...
9m Jan 30, 2025
9m
You Have My Attention... For Now (with Chris Hayes)
Michael Steele speaks with Chris Hayes about his new book, “The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.” Chris talks about sticking to his morals while simultaneously trying to capture the attention of millions every night on MSNBC. He and Michael discuss attention- how tech companies monetize it and how Donald Trump used it to seek political office. Plus, how w...
55m Jan 30, 2025
55m
Why Historically Black Colleges Matter in 2025 (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Birmingham Alabama Mayor, Randall Woodfin about the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Check out Randall Woodfin's book, "Son of Birmingham," here: https://www.amazon.com/Son-Birmingham-Memoir-Randall-Woodfin/dp/B0DDVDV8VS If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Mayor Randall Goodfin @...
10m Jan 25, 2025
10m
A Moment Of Clarity: "That's asinine ass-backwards stuff. Inviting pardoned rioters to the Capitol."
Michael Steele responds to Congresswoman Lauren Boebart's inviting pardoned rioters for a capitol tour, the increase in presidential pardoning, and Trump's order that all federal DEI workers be put on leave. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steel...
9m Jan 23, 2025
9m
Start Putting People First (with Mayor Randall Woodfin)
Michael Steele speaks with Birmingham Alabama Mayor, Randall Woodfin. The pair discuss the injustice of Trump pardoning January 6th insurrectionists, Mayor Woodfin's journey from grocery bagger to city Mayor, the importance of HBCUs and the kind of leadership needed in the 21st century. Check out Randall Woodfin's book, "Son of Birmingham," here: https://www.amazon.com/Son-Birmingham-Memoir-Ra...
45m Jan 23, 2025
45m
A Moment Of Clarity: Trump is batsh** crazy for giving all these pardons!
Michael Steele weighs in on President Trump's executive orders, why he thinks Elon Musk is really getting a West Wing office, and why pardoning the convicts who stormed the Capitol breaks the rule of law. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele P...
8m Jan 22, 2025
8m
A Moment of Clarity: Trump's Inauguration
Michael Steele discusses Trump's inauguration, his executive power and his cabinet nominees.
7m Jan 21, 2025
7m
Hold Ruling Class Criminals Accountable! (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Glenn Kirschner about our government's inability to hold Trump accountable for his crimes. They also discuss Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth's hearings. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner2 Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @Bulwar...
17m Jan 18, 2025
17m
What Happens When Trump Takes Office? (with Glenn Kirschner)
Michael Steele speaks with Glenn Kirschner about the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza (and how MAGA is already taking credit for it), Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump, Merrick Garland's failings and what we can all expect on Inauguration Day. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner2 Follow Michael St...
53m Jan 16, 2025
53m
"If You're Gonna Do Identity Politics, Do It Right" (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Tim Miller and Roland Martin about identity politics, how it informed the 2024 election and how to engage in identity politics "the right way." If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Tim Miller @Timodc Follow Roland Martin @rolandsmartin Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow T...
19m Jan 11, 2025
19m
What Did We Learn from 2024? (with Karen Hunter, Tim Miller & Roland Martin)
Kicking off the new year, Michael Steele is joined by Karen Hunter, Tim Miller and Roland Martin for a barbershop discussion on the political landscape of 2025, how the Democratic Party needs to develop a more ruthless approach to win and how identity politics informed the 2024 election. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Karen Hunter @kar...
1hr 19m Jan 09, 2025
1hr 19m
A Moment Of Clarity: Republicans Dance With Fascism
Michael Steele talks about how President-elect Donald Trump is nominating a cabinet full of loyalists.
3m Jan 08, 2025
3m
Read What Jesus Said (Quick Take) [Rebroadcast]
This episode originally aired in December 2023. 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" and what Tim observed on the American Restoration Tour. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X If you enjoyed this ...
14m Jan 04, 2025
14m
Evangelicals in the Age of Political Extremism: With Tim Alberta [Rebroadcast]
Michael Steele speaks with best-selling author Tim Alberta about his 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. ...
1hr 5m Jan 02, 2025
1hr 5m
Democracy Has Been In Peril Before Now (Quick Take) [Rebroadcast]
This episode originally aired in May 2024. Michael Steele speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian, Doris Kearns Goodwin about past and present challenges to democracy. Check out her book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" here: https://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Love-Story-Personal-History/dp/1982108665 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave ...
52m Dec 29, 2024
52m
Lessons on Love, Politics and History (With Doris Kearns Goodwin) [Rebroadcast]
This episode originally aired in May 2024. Michael Steele speaks with presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, Doris Kearns Goodwin. The pair discuss Doris' latest book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s," which explores the personal journey of Doris and her late husband, Richard "Dick" Goodwin, uncovering 300 boxes of documents from the 1...
52m Dec 28, 2024
52m
A Moment of Clarity: That's dumb - offering Musk up to be Speaker of the House
Michael Steele talks about Elon Musk's rise within the Republican party and suggests President-elect Donald Trump is too old for the job. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5...
2m Dec 27, 2024
2m
Marjorie Taylor Greene Heading DOGE? "It Ain't Serious, Folks" (Quick Take)
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks with Michael Steele about reaching bipartisanship and the unseriousness of Marjorie Taylor Greene leading the DOGE subcommittee. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Leader Jeffries' book, "The ABCs of Democracy," here: https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Democracy-Hakeem-Jeffries/dp/1538770369 Follow...
11m Dec 21, 2024
11m
How Do We Reach Bipartisanship When Republicans Don't Play By Those Rules? (with Leader Hakeem Jeffries)
Michael Steele speaks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about the possibility of a government shutdown, rebuilding the Democratic party, reaching bipartisanship with the new administration and the unseriousness of Marjorie Taylor Greene leading the DOGE subcommittee. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Leader Jeffries' book, "Th...
35m Dec 19, 2024
35m
A Moment of Clarity: "The Devil is More Than a Devil in the Detail"
Michael Steele reacts to President-elect Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-st...
4m Dec 18, 2024
4m
How Republicans Use Slogans to Win Voters (Quick Take)
This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Bitter End to Joe Biden's Presidency (with Michael Smerconish)" Michael Steele speaks with Brian Tyler Cohen about how Republicans have perfected the art of campaign branding, messaging and sloganeering and how Democrats can learn from their playbook. The pair analyze the branding of Obamacare, Michael Steele's "Fire Pelosi" campaign and what Democ...
18m Dec 14, 2024
18m
A Moment of Clarity: Standing on Principle Means Flipping Them the Bird
Michael Steele reacts to FBI Director Christopher Wray stepping down and how everyone is acting like Donald Trump is president already. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcast ...
3m Dec 12, 2024
3m
Democrats Must Learn from Republicans on How to be Better Messengers (with Brian Tyler Cohen)
Michael Steele speaks with Brian Tyler Cohen about how Republicans have perfected the art of campaign branding, messaging and sloganeering and how Democrats can learn from their playbook. The pair analyze the branding of Obamacare, Michael Steele's "Fire Pelosi" campaign and what Democrats can take away from the 2024 election. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it ...
1hr 2m Dec 12, 2024
1hr 2m
Joe Biden Was Always Going to Pardon Hunter Biden (Quick Take)
This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Bitter End to Joe Biden's Presidency (with Michael Smerconish)" Michael Steele speaks with Michael Smerconish about Joe Biden pardoning Hunter Biden and why an open Democratic convention wouldn't have worked. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Listen to The Smerconish Podcast on SiriusXM, Apple Podca...
16m Dec 07, 2024
16m
The Bitter End to Joe Biden's Presidency (with Michael Smerconish)
Michael Steele speaks with Michael Smerconish about how Americans have much more in common than it seems, despite how the media paints our political divides, Pete Hegseth's mom calling him an abuser, Joe Biden pardoning Hunter Biden, and why Democrats lost in 2024. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Listen to The Smerconish Podcast on SiriusXM (h...
1hr 3m Dec 05, 2024
1hr 3m
A Moment of Clarity: Americans Will Pay the Price for Trump's Tariffs Game
Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez discuss Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Visit to Mar-a-Lago. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjlTQVpDcFhTSHdrYUwxaVB5YzIyRXVoSGdBUXxBQ3Jtc0tsLXZmSVRqeTdkckw4MGx2TzIwSHhieFFuYTY3M3hkTHRKdllmZDVPa0ZVMTlqYU1PM005VlJLaHd4V2VJYnBYYldhdUV5a0NxUmloOUF4M0Ytbjg4cFpJ...
3m Dec 04, 2024
3m
What Does Freedom Look Like for Ukraine and Gaza? (Quick Take)
Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) speaks with Michael Steele about how living in Ukraine informed his latest book, On Freedom and what freedom looks like for Ukraine and Gaza. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Timothy-Snyder/dp/0593728726 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Timothy @TimothyDSnyder Follow Michael @...
20m Dec 01, 2024
20m
What Does Freedom Mean in the Age of Trump? (with Timothy Snyder)
Michael Steele speaks with Timothy Snyder about his new book, "On Freedom." The pair define freedom and discuss what it looks like for young people, American families and those in Ukraine and Gaza. They also explore how AI alters our freedom and what it means to be human. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Timothy-Snyder/dp/0593728726 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure ...
1hr 4m Nov 28, 2024
1hr 4m
A Moment of Clarity: Is This What the Price of Gas Is Worth?
Michael Steele reacts to Trump's cabinet picks. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-mich...
6m Nov 28, 2024
6m
"This Country is Not Man Enough to Make a Woman President" (Quick Take)
Michael Steele is joined by John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer and Symone Sanders-Townsend to discuss how Kamala Harris' campaign compared to other U.S elections and America's relationship with news and media today. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsang Follow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayer Follow Symone Sanders-Townsend...
13m Nov 23, 2024
13m
Trump's Menagerie of Misfits (with John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer & Symone Sanders-Townsend)
Michael Steele is joined by John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer and Symone Sanders-Townsend to discuss Trump's unqualified cabinet picks, the role media played in the 2024 election and how Elon Musk has replaced JD Vance as surrogate Vice President. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsang Follow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmay...
48m Nov 21, 2024
48m
A Moment of Clarity: Trump Cares More About Elon Musk than JD Vance
Michael Steele and co-hosts of MSNBC's The Weekend discuss Elon Musk's prominent role in Trump's administration and the lack of JD Vance in the news. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_ste... Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:l4yn... Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark...
4m Nov 20, 2024
4m
"Actually, Black Men Showed Up and Voted for the Black Lady" (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Elie Mystal about what makes 2024 different from 2016, how Black men did, in fact, show up for Kamala Harris (and white women didn't) and how much the Democratic party is reliant upon the volunteer labor of Black women. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Elie Mystal @ElieNYC Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow t...
15m Nov 16, 2024
15m
What to Expect from a Second Trump Term (with Elie Mystal)
Michael Steele speaks with Elie Mystal roughly one week after the re-election of Donald Trump. They discuss what they anticipate from the next Trump term, what makes 2024 different from 2016, how Black men did, in fact, show up for Kamala Harris (and white women didn't) and how Merrick Garland failed to bring Trump to trial. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it wi...
56m Nov 14, 2024
56m
A Moment of Clarity: "Anyone saying that needs to check themselves"
Michael Steele challenges those who argue against elevating women and Black people post-election. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele?hl=en Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcast Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzT...
3m Nov 12, 2024
3m
How Elon Musk and RFK Jr. Will Influence Trump's Second Term (Quick Take)
This is an excerpt from the full episode, America Wanted Trump to Win (with Rick Wilson) Michael Steele speaks with Rick Wilson (Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project) about Trump's re-election and how Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will influence Trump's next term. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Wilson...
12m Nov 10, 2024
12m
America Wanted Trump to Win (with Rick Wilson)
Michael Steele speaks with Rick Wilson (Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project) about Trump's re-election. The pair discuss the factors that led to Trump winning and Kamala losing, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s influence on Trump's next term and what Trump in charge of all three branches of government would mean for the country. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure...
54m Nov 07, 2024
54m
What It Means to be a Republican Voting for Kamala on Tuesday (Quick Take)
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "If His Own Former Staff Don't Support Him, Why Should You?" (with Olivia Troye and Sarah Matthews) Michael is joined by Olivia Troye and Sarah Matthews, two former Trump administration officials who are casting their vote for Kamala Harris this November. The conversation touches on the messages sent at the final Trump and Harris rallies and what it me...
13m Nov 04, 2024
13m
"If His Own Former Staff Don't Support Him, Why Should You?" (with Olivia Troye and Sarah Matthews)
Welcome to the beauty shop. Michael is joined by Olivia Troye and Sarah Matthews, two former Trump administration officials who are casting their vote for Kamala Harris this November. The conversation touches on General John Kelly's recent comments about Trump, the messages sent at the final Trump and Harris rallies and what it means to be a Republican voting Democrat this fall. If you enjoyed...
1hr 10m Nov 02, 2024
1hr 10m
The Calculated Lies of Donald Trump (Quick Take)
This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Art of Political Lying (and Why Republicans Do It More) (with Bill Adair)" Michael Steele speaks with Bill Adair, Duke Professor and founder of the fact-checking site PolitiFact about the epidemic of political lying and why Republicans do it more. Michael also discusses his time as RNC Chairman when he was asked to lie about the birtherism surround...
16m Oct 27, 2024
16m
The Art of Political Lying (and Why Republicans Do It More) (with Bill Adair)
Michael Steele speaks with Bill Adair, Duke Professor and founder of the fact-checking site PolitiFact about the epidemic of political lying, why Republicans do it more and how we can begin to make political lying unpopular and unacceptable. Michael also discusses his time as RNC Chairman when he was asked to lie about the birtherism surrounding Former President Barack Obama. If you enjoyed th...
1hr 1m Oct 24, 2024
1hr 1m