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
What Makes This Election Different Than 2020 (Quick Take)
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "How Latino Voters Are Transforming Democracy (with Mike Madrid)" Mike Madrid speaks with Michael Steele about how many Republicans are anti-Trump and why, the challenge Democrats face in effectively messaging to Latino voters and what makes this election different than 2020. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a fr...
14m Oct 21, 2024
14m
How Latino Voters Are Transforming Democracy (with Mike Madrid)
Mike Madrid speaks with Michael Steele about why Republicans are bailing on Trump and supporting Harris, the challenge Democrats face in effectively messaging to Latino voters, the factors that impact Latino voting behavior and the key elements that make this election different than 2020. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Mike Madrid's...
1hr 4m Oct 17, 2024
1hr 4m
A Moment of Clarity: The Problem Is In the House
And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele reacts to Trump discussing whether this election day will be peaceful. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
5m Oct 14, 2024
5m
Letting Go of the Republican Party (Quick Take)
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Can We Please Return to Common Sense Politics? (with Leigh McGowan, AKA PoliticsGirl)" Michael Steele speaks with Leigh McGowan (PoliticsGirl) about letting go of the current version of the Republican party and the Republicans like Liz Cheney casting their ballots for Kamala Harris this November. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review...
8m Oct 12, 2024
8m
Can We Please Return to Common Sense Politics? (with Leigh McGowan, AKA PoliticsGirl)
Leigh McGowan AKA PoliticsGirl speaks with Michael Steele about how conservatives must destroy MAGA in order to get their party back, the evolution of the Harris Walz campaign, Republicans like Liz Cheney voting Democrat this fall and how we can begin to return to common sense politics. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Leigh's New Yor...
57m Oct 10, 2024
57m
The Disappointing Behavior of Black Republican Men (Quick Take)
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Finding Faith (with Don Lemon)" Don Lemon flips the script and interviews Michael. The pair discuss Michael's evolution, the lessons he learned from his mother and the disappointing behavior of Black Republican men, such as Byron Donalds and Mark Robinson. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out th...
14m Oct 07, 2024
14m
A Moment of Clarity: Unfit for Office
And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele discusses what makes J.D Vance unfit for office. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
2m Oct 07, 2024
2m
Finding Faith (with Don Lemon)
Don Lemon speaks with Michael Steele about faith, politics and his new book, "I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America." Don discusses growing up as gay in the Southern Black Church, his journey with religion and his departure from CNN. The pair also discuss Michael Steele's personal evolution, the lessons he learned from his mother and the disappointing behavior of Black Republican Men. ...
1hr 12m Oct 03, 2024
1hr 12m
How Kamala Dominated Trump At The Presidential Debate (Quick Take)
This is an excerpt from the full episode, " From Neglect to Power: Family, Trauma and Politics (with Mary L. Trump)." Michael Steele speaks with Mary L. Trump about her new book, Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir. The pair discuss how Kamala dominated Trump at the presidential debate and the cognitive decline of Donald J. Trump.
11m Sep 28, 2024
11m
From Neglect to Power: Family, Trauma and Politics (with Mary L. Trump)
Michael Steele speaks with Mary L. Trump about her new book, Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir. The pair discuss the darkness and generational trauma surrounding the Trump family and why Donald was chosen over Mary's father, Freddy, as the inheritor of the family business. Plus, how Kamala dominated Trump at the debates, the meaning behind some of Trump's recent rally statements and the ...
1hr 6m Sep 27, 2024
1hr 6m
Sarah "Huck Abby" Sanders Digs at Kamala Harris for Not Having Biological Children
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "If There's Ever Been a Time to Vote... (with Rick Ungar)" Michael Steele and Rick Ungar discuss Sarah Huckabee Sanders's dig at Kamala Harris not having biological children and the critical importance of voting this November. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Ungar @rickungar Follow Michael...
12m Sep 21, 2024
12m
If There's Ever Been a Time to Vote... (with Rick Ungar)
Michael Steele speaks with his former Sirius XM co-host, Rick Ungar. The pair discuss the recent debate between Trump and Harris, the absurdity of the misinformation surrounding migrants eating pets, Sarah Huckabee Sanders's dig at Kamala not having biological children and the critical importance of voting this November. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a...
54m Sep 19, 2024
54m
How Ronald Reagan Helped Shape The GOP
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Reagan's Life And Legacy (With Max Boot)" Michael Steele speaks with bestselling author, historian, and policy analyst Max Boot about his latest book,"Reagan: His Life And Legend" and the differences about the GOP compared to the days of Ronald Reagan. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Reagan-Life-Legend-Max-Boot/dp/0871409445 If you e...
7m Sep 14, 2024
7m
Reagan's Life And Legacy (with Max Boot)
Michael Steele speaks with bestselling author, historian, and policy analyst Max Boot about his latest book, "Reagan: His Life And Legend." The two discuss how Ronald Reagan helped shape the GOP, what made him a successful leader, and why he changed political parties. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Reagan-Life-Legend-Max-Boot/dp/0871409445 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure...
59m Sep 12, 2024
59m
The Expectations of the First Female President
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Making the Presidency (With Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky)" Michael Steele speaks with presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky about her new book, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic" and the challenges and expectations Kamala Harris will face if she is the first female president. Check out the book here: htt...
15m Sep 07, 2024
15m
Making the Presidency (with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky)
Michael Steele speaks with presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky about her new book, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic." The pair discuss how John Adams set the precedent for a peaceful transfer of power, the importance of putting the Constitution above partisan interests and the challenges and expectations Kamala Harris will face if she is t...
1hr 2m Sep 05, 2024
1hr 2m
The Unsung Heroes Who Fought Against Fascism
This is an excerpt from the full episode "We've Been Here Before– America's Fight Against Fascism," which originally aired in November 2023. Michael speaks with Rachel Maddow about her book, "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism." The pair discuss how modern-day efforts to undermine democracy have a prequel dating back to before and during World War II when an ultra-right authoritarian m...
13m Sep 01, 2024
13m
We've Been Here Before– America's Fight Against Fascism (with Rachel Maddow) [Rebroadcast]
Note: This episode is a rebroadcast and originally aired in November 2023. New episode out next week! Michael speaks with Rachel Maddow about her book, "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism." The pair discuss how modern-day efforts to undermine democracy have a prequel dating back to before and during World War II when an ultra-right authoritarian movement tried to steer our nation towar...
58m Aug 29, 2024
58m
Doug Emhoff's Masculinity Can Handle Kamala Harris' Success
This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Swift Turnaround of the Democratic Party (with Sophia Nelson and Dr. Jason Johnson)" Michael Steele speaks with political analysts Sophia Nelson and Dr. Jason Johnson about a generational shift in men like Doug Emhoff being proud of their successful female partners. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! ...
9m Aug 24, 2024
9m
The Swift Turnaround of the Democratic Party (with Sophia Nelson and Dr. Jason Johnson)
For this DNC-week barbershop edition of the podcast, Michael Steele speaks with political analysts Sophia Nelson and Dr. Jason Johnson. They discuss the Democratic Party turning from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris, Project 2025, how JD Vance has changed his personality to make himself more attractive to MAGA, Rep. Nancy Mace's controversial comments, and the shift to men like Doug Emhoff being prou...
1hr 24m Aug 22, 2024
1hr 24m
Viktor Orbán, Putin and the Dictators Trump Admires
This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Dictators Who Want to Run the World (with Anne Applebaum)" Michael Steele speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer at The Atlantic, Anne Applebaum about her new book, "Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World.” The pair discuss how dictators like Viktor Orbán have evolved and influenced Donald Trump. Check out the...
15m Aug 17, 2024
15m
The Dictators Who Want to Run the World (with Anne Applebaum)
Michael Steele speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer at The Atlantic, Anne Applebaum about her new book, "Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World.” The pair discuss the network of countries united by their common interest in maintaining absolute power, the reasons why people are attracted to autocratic regimes, the tactics used by modern autocrats, and the ...
58m Aug 15, 2024
58m
"We're Not Going Back"
This is an excerpt from the full episode "America's Dad vs The Weirdo (with Molly Jong-Fast)" Michael Steele speaks with MSNBC political analyst, Vanity Fair special correspondent and host of the "Fast Politics" podcast, Molly Jong-Fast. The pair discuss why Tim Walz was the pick for VP over Josh Shapiro and what he'll bring to the campaign, the significance of Kamala's "We're not going back" ...
9m Aug 10, 2024
9m
America's Dad vs The Weirdo (with Molly Jong-Fast)
Michael Steele speaks with MSNBC political analyst, Vanity Fair special correspondent and host of the "Fast Politics" podcast, Molly Jong-Fast. The pair discuss why Tim Walz was the pick for VP over Josh Shapiro and what he'll bring to the campaign, the significance of Kamala's "We're not going back" statement and the impact of the disastrous NABJ-Trump interview. If you enjoyed this podcast, ...
51m Aug 08, 2024
51m
Make Mine a Double: Kamala's Pick for VP
Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy. Michael discusses Kamala's pick for VP: Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast
9m Aug 06, 2024
9m
How White, Liberal Women Respond to Kamala Harris' Campaign
This is an excerpt from the full episode "Becoming the Leaders We Need (with Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.)" Michael Steele speaks with educator, author, political commentator and Princeton University professor, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. about his book,“We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For." The pair discuss the impact of liberal white women on Kamala Harris' campaign. If you enjoyed this podcast, b...
7m Aug 03, 2024
7m
Becoming the Leaders We Need (with Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.)
Michael Steele speaks with educator, author, political commentator and Princeton University professor, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. about his book, “We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For." The pair discuss the importance of taking personal responsibility for democracy, the impact of liberal white women on Kamala Harris' campaign, how America idolizes prophet-like figures and finding beauty in our...
54m Aug 01, 2024
54m
"It Ain't Just Inflation." Trump Winning Could Mean a 10-3 Conservative Supreme Court
This is an excerpt from the full episode '"You Can't Touch This": Challenging the Power of The Supreme Court (with Dahlia Lithwick)' Michael Steele speaks with Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor at Slate and host of Slate's Supreme Court podcast, Amicus. The pair discuss how Project 2025 and Trump winning the election would mean a 10-3 conservative Supreme Court. If you enjoyed this podcast, be s...
11m Jul 27, 2024
11m
"You Can't Touch This": Challenging the Power of The Supreme Court (with Dahlia Lithwick)
Michael Steele speaks with Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor at Slate and host of Slate's Supreme Court podcast, Amicus. The pair discuss the current state of the Supreme Court and the need for reform, regulation and expansion. Plus, how Project 2025 and a Trump presidency will affect the courts for generations to come and how we can begin to shift our learned helplessness when it comes to changin...
1hr 3m Jul 25, 2024
1hr 3m
How Trump Branded His Assassination Attempt
This is an excerpt from the full episode "From Memes to Extremism: How the Internet Fueled Far-Right Movements (with Elle Reeve)." Michael Steele speaks with CNN correspondent and Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist, Elle Reeve about her new book, "Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics." The pair discus...
7m Jul 22, 2024
7m
Make Mine a Double: Biden Steps Down
Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy. Michael discusses President Biden leaving the 2024 race and what this means for Kamala Harris, Trump, and America. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast
7m Jul 21, 2024
7m