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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.

    Closing the Voting Turnout Gap (Barbershop)

    Closing the Voting Turnout Gap (Barbershop)

    Michael is joined by Louis Reed, Michelle Bishop and Susan Dzieduszycka-Suinat for a discussion on how to close the turnout gap for formerly incarcerated citizens, people with disabilities and overseas Americans and the obstacles that stand between them and the ballot box.

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    Check out US Vote Foundation for more information: 
    https://www.usvotefoundation.org/

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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Quick Take: Democracy Has Been In Peril Before Now

    Quick Take: Democracy Has Been In Peril Before Now

    This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Lessons on Love, Politics and History: With Doris Kearns Goodwin."

    Michael Steele speaks with 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, as they delve into the 300 boxes of documents from the 1960s that they had collected. Michael and Doris discuss the idealism and challenges of the 1960s, Doris and Dick's love story, the impact of Lyndon Johnson on American history, the current state of American democracy, and the importance of voting rights.

    Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Love-Story-Personal-History/dp/1982108665

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    • 17 min
    A Moment of Clarity: The Biden-Harris Program to Strengthen Black Voter Support

    A Moment of Clarity: The Biden-Harris Program to Strengthen Black Voter Support

    And now, for a moment of clarity...

    Michael Steele discusses the Biden-Harris campaign’s new national organizing program to strengthen Black voter support.

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

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    • 2 min
    Quick Take: You Don't Have to Agree with Everything Biden Stands For

    Quick Take: You Don't Have to Agree with Everything Biden Stands For

    This is an excerpt from the full episode "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.

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

    If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

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    • 22 min
    Quick Take: The Untapped Power of Black Men

    Quick Take: The Untapped Power of Black Men

    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." They discuss the untapped power of Black men in America.

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

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    • 9 min
    The Argument for a Colorblind Society: With Coleman Hughes

    The Argument for a Colorblind Society: With Coleman Hughes

    Michael Steele speaks with Coleman Hughes about his new book, "The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America." The pair discuss the concept of colorblindness, its rejection by the political left, and the impact of race-based policies. They also touch on the importance of promoting meritocracy and how technology has influenced perceptions of race.

    Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/End-Race-Politics-Arguments-Colorblind/dp/0593332458

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    • 1 hr 4 min

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