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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 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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Quick Take: Trump Is Playing His Own Base
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "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.
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https://www.youtube.com/user/rolandsmartin
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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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A Moment of Clarity: If Trump Doesn't Win, This Is Why
And now, for a moment of clarity...
Michael Steele discusses Trump's refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election and that if he loses in 2024 it won't be because the system is corrupt.
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Quick Take: Making the Case for a Third Party
This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Fall of the Republican Party: With Chris Vance."
Michael Steele speaks with former Washington State Party Chairman, Chris Vance about his new book, "The Fall of the Shining City: What Happened to the Republican Party. Why it Happened. And What Must Happen Now to Save American Democracy.” The pair discuss third parties and creating a new faction of the GOP, whether or not the GOP will return to being a party of Reagan and where the party goes moving forward.
Check out "The Fall of the Shining City" here: https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Shining-City-Republican-Happened/dp/B0CW2LVM1C
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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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