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The Michael Steele Podcast is a podcast hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Each week, Michael moderates a barbershop style discussion about the key political and cultural issues of the day. Michael brings his experience as an MSNBC political analyst and from a lifetime in politics to a podcast which transcends traditional political boundaries in order to dig deep and find real solutions.

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The Michael Steele Podcast is a podcast hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Each week, Michael moderates a barbershop style discussion about the key political and cultural issues of the day. Michael brings his experience as an MSNBC political analyst and from a lifetime in politics to a podcast which transcends traditional political boundaries in order to dig deep and find real solutions.

    A Moderate Approach: With Adam Epstein

    A Moderate Approach: With Adam Epstein

    Michael Steele speaks with Tony Award-winning retired Broadway producer turned moderate podcast host, Adam Epstein. The pair discuss the upcoming presidential election, polarization in politics and the need for a more moderate approach. Plus, Israel and Palestine and the protests on college campuses, the potential running mates for Trump and the challenges faced by Kamala Harris. 

    Check out "Dirty Moderate with Adam Epstein" https://dirtymoderate.substack.com/podcast

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    • 1 hr 11 min
    Quick Take: The Life and Death of OJ Simpson

    Quick Take: The Life and Death of OJ Simpson

    This is an excerpt from the full episode "The American Way: With Katty Kay."

    Michael Steele speaks with BBC Correspondent and bestselling author, Katty Kay about the trial and death of OJ Simpson, whether or not he was guilty and how his trial would be received by the public if it occurred today. 

    Check out "Influential with Katty Kay" on YouTube.

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    • 14 min
    Seeing the Stars in the Darkest Times: With Bakari Sellers

    Seeing the Stars in the Darkest Times: With Bakari Sellers

    Michael Steele speaks with Bakari Sellers about his new book, "The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn't and How We All Can Move Forward Now." The pair discuss the missed opportunity for a third Reconstruction since the George Floyd protests in May of 2020. They also discuss the untapped power of Black men in America, raising Black boys in the current climate and the state of the Republican Party after Donald Trump.

    Check out "The Moment" here: https://www.amazon.com/Moment-Thoughts-Reckoning-Wasnt-Forward/dp/006308502X

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    • 47 min
    Quick Take: The Benefits of Abolishing Party Primaries

    Quick Take: The Benefits of Abolishing Party Primaries

    This is an excerpt from the full episode "Let's Get Rid of Party Primaries: With Nick Troiano."

    Michael Steele speaks with Nick Troiano about his new book, "The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy from the Fringes." The pair discuss how in 2024, 24 million independents will be locked out of closed primaries for president or Congress. They discuss the benefits of abolishing the primary system, the states that have already changed their primary systems, and where third parties and ranked-choice voting fits into the mix.

    Check out "The Primary Solution" here: https://www.amazon.com/Primary-Solution-Rescuing-Democracy-Fringes-ebook/dp/B0C7RMW1Z1

    Check out Unite America here: https://www.uniteamerica.org/

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    • 15 min
    When They Go Low: With Roland Martin

    When They Go Low: With Roland Martin

    Michael Steele speaks with Roland Martin, commentator and host of Roland Martin Unfiltered. The pair discuss the changing landscape of media, the future of broadcasting and the importance of understanding the business and adapting to new technologies. They also discuss the Trump trial, the relationship between Black men and Trump and whether Black people identify with him due to shared experiences with the criminal justice system.

    Check out Roland's daily show here: 
    https://www.youtube.com/user/rolandsmartin

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    A Moment of Clarity: Bill Barr Backs Donald Trump After Denouncing Him

    A Moment of Clarity: Bill Barr Backs Donald Trump After Denouncing Him

    And now, for a moment of clarity...

    Michael Steele discusses Bill Barr backing Donald Trump after denouncing him.

    Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.

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