The Psychology of America: With Mary Trump [Rebroadcast]
Note: This episode was originally published in May 2023. 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 @MaryLTrump Follow Mich...
1hr 3m Aug 16, 2023
1hr 3m
Quick Take: The Best Political Ad of the Year
This is an excerpt from the episode " The Everyday People of Politics: With JoJo From Jerz." Michael speaks with social media phenomenon Joanne Carducci, AKA JoJoFromJerz. The pair discuss MTG's unintentional endorsement of Joe Biden and where the country is headed due to Trump's presidency. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Jo @JoJoFromJerz Foll...
17m Aug 12, 2023
17m
America Is Not What It Promised to Be: With Politics Girl
Michael Steele is joined by Leigh McGowan, also known as PoliticsGirl. They discuss the American Dream, framing politics in a way that everyone can understand, the current state of the GOP, Ohio's special election and reforming the Supreme Court. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Politics Girl @IAmPoliticsGirl Follow Michael Steele @Micha...
1hr 6m Aug 08, 2023
1hr 6m
Quick Take: Guns, Gays and Girls
This is an excerpt from the episode "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...
19m Aug 05, 2023
19m
They're Not Gonna Beat Trump: With Rick Wilson
Michael speaks with infamous ad-maker, Lincoln Project co-founder and Republican strategist, Rick Wilson. The pair discuss DeSantis' brand, the grave he's digging himself into and where the 2024 presidential election is headed. They also review recent Lincoln Project ads and discuss Mitch McConnell's health. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend. Fol...
40m Aug 02, 2023
40m
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 ...
16m Jul 29, 2023
16m
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 yo...
56m Jul 26, 2023
56m
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: @glennkirschner2 Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Foll...
18m Jul 22, 2023
18m
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/B0BHTL7ZYN If you e...
51m Jul 19, 2023
51m
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...
15m Jul 15, 2023
15m
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/...
1hr 1m Jul 13, 2023
1hr 1m
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 @rickunga...
14m Jul 08, 2023
14m
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: @glennkirschner2 Fol...
56m Jul 06, 2023
56m
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.
17m Jul 01, 2023
17m
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 yo...
18m Jun 24, 2023
18m
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 ...
53m Jun 21, 2023
53m
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, ...
19m Jun 17, 2023
19m
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 @ri...
1hr 1m Jun 14, 2023
1hr 1m
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. Follo...
46m Jun 10, 2023
46m
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 @CongressmanRaja Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @ste...
38m Jun 08, 2023
38m
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. ...
18m Jun 03, 2023
18m
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...
57m Jun 01, 2023
57m
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 y...
15m May 27, 2023
15m
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 be...
1hr 14m May 24, 2023
1hr 14m
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...
17m May 20, 2023
17m
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 ...
59m May 18, 2023
59m
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 play...
18m May 13, 2023
18m
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 @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast
23m May 12, 2023
23m
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 T...
1hr May 11, 2023
1hr
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 Ar...
16m May 06, 2023
16m
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 @MaryLTrump Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
1hr 2m May 03, 2023
1hr 2m
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 kin...
17m Apr 29, 2023
17m
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 ...
51m Apr 26, 2023
51m
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
19m Apr 24, 2023
19m
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 h...
19m Apr 22, 2023
19m
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 ...
54m Apr 20, 2023
54m
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...
21m Apr 15, 2023
21m
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 frie...
19m Apr 10, 2023
19m
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 @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast
18m Apr 08, 2023
18m
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 has...
50m Apr 05, 2023
50m
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 Americ...
16m Apr 01, 2023
16m
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
16m Mar 31, 2023
16m
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 ...
12m Mar 25, 2023
12m
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 @GovLarryHo...
58m Mar 23, 2023
58m
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
18m Mar 21, 2023
18m
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 ...
17m Mar 18, 2023
17m
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 @k...
1hr 9m Mar 15, 2023
1hr 9m
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 @SykesCharlie Follow Michae...
13m Mar 13, 2023
13m
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...
53m Mar 08, 2023
53m
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: W...
15m Mar 04, 2023
15m