The Michael Steele Podcast

Michael Steele
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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.

  1. 9 hr ago

    Moment Of Clarity: Is the Supreme Court Dodging the Real Battle Over Your Vote?

    Elections aren't always altered at the ballot box—sometimes it happens quietly through administrative maneuvers and courtroom dockets long before Election Day. Michael Steele breaks down how executive tactics involving the U.S. Postal Service are bypassing established election rules, and why the Supreme Court’s recent procedural dodges give these actions a free pass to continue unchecked. From ignoring core constitutional questions to letting administrative changes move forward on technicalities, the system is facing a quiet crisis of accountability. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534 Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

    Moment Of Clarity: Is the Supreme Court Dodging the Real Battle Over Your Vote?

  2. 9 hr ago

    Moment Of Clarity: Wasting Millions Before Election Day? Inside the $25K Political Trap

    Why are vulnerable candidates being yanked off the campaign trail just weeks before an election—and asked to shell out $25,000 for the privilege? If you want an honest look at how political campaigns waste momentum when every vote counts, this breakdown is for you. Get an insider’s view on how high-priced DC gatherings and unnecessary party conventions drain campaign coffers, isolate candidates from actual voters, and expose major strategic missteps by party leadership. Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele pulls back the curtain on Washington maneuvering, delivering a candid, no-nonsense reality check on how campaign cash is really spent—and why these high-cost photo ops do more harm than good. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534 Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

    Moment Of Clarity: Wasting Millions Before Election Day? Inside the $25K Political Trap

  3. 9 hr ago

    Moment Of Clarity: Is Pete Hegseth Next? The Real Power Play Behind Washington’s Latest Clash

    Washington wants you to believe the latest Beltway rumors are just routine political drama. The real story goes much deeper: a Pentagon in turmoil, senior military figures pushing back, and a commander-in-chief who purposefully lets the chaos burn. When high-ranking officers bypass traditional protocol to warn the White House about leadership at the Defense Department, it isn't just staff drama—it’s a direct window into how power is exercised in Washington today. Instead of getting lost in the daily news cycle, Michael Steele cuts through the media noise to examine who is actually pulling the levers, why traditional rules no longer apply, and whether Pete Hegseth is genuinely on the chopping block or sitting exactly where President Donald Trump wants him. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534 Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

    Moment Of Clarity: Is Pete Hegseth Next? The Real Power Play Behind Washington’s Latest Clash

  4. 27 Aug

    Moment Of Clarity: Is Voter Fraud Real? The Cold, Hard Data Settling the Debate

    Are political tactics quietly eroding your right to vote before Election Day even arrives? As mail-in balloting approaches, a high-stakes legal battle is forcing an emergency showdown at the Supreme Court. While disruptive political strategies rely on breaking the rules first and letting the courts catch up later, the actual facts tell a completely different story. Michael Steele pulls back the curtain on the real numbers behind election integrity. You’ll get a clear breakdown of a landmark Brookings Institution study revealing that mail-in voter fraud occurs at a virtually non-existent rate of 0.000043%. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534 Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

    Moment Of Clarity: Is Voter Fraud Real? The Cold, Hard Data Settling the Debate

  5. 27 Aug

    Moment Of Clarity: Exposing the Trump Family's Big Money Deals

    From lucrative overseas deals to secret "special projects," the Trump sons are pulling in massive paydays—even without traditional jobs. But while congressional oversight aims to shine a bright light on this high-level wheeling and dealing, voters are left asking a crucial question: Is exposing political self-enrichment enough to actually help working Americans? Michael Steele dives into a sharp breakdown of how family members profit off political power, what a shift in House leadership means for investigating foreign business ties, and why true accountability requires leaders to lower your everyday costs—not just put on a show with subpoenas. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534 Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

    Moment Of Clarity: Exposing the Trump Family's Big Money Deals

  6. 19 Aug

    Moment Of Clarity: They Vote by Mail—So Why Are They Telling You Not To?

    Over 30% of voters cast their ballots by mail, yet politicians continue to wage a relentless campaign against it—even while signing their own absentee ballots at their desks. Michael Steele cuts through the political noise and gets the actual court data behind non-citizen voting allegations. You'll learn the truth about election integrity claims, see how vote-by-mail hypocrisy impacts your rights, and walk away with the confidence to safely make your voice heard at the ballot box. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534 Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

    Moment Of Clarity: They Vote by Mail—So Why Are They Telling You Not To?

  7. 19 Aug

    Moment Of Clarity: The True Cost of Military Miscalculations

    What happens when a "short, few-week mission" spirals into an endless 14-hour combat days thousands of miles from home? From sudden operational shifts in Bahrain to isolated deployments in the Indian Ocean, service members are paying the price for high-level strategic miscalculations. Michael Steele exposes the sharp disconnect between decision-makers in the White House and Pentagon and the front-line troops executing their orders. This discussion breaks down why empathy, real-world deployment experience, and accountability are dangerously missing at the top. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534 Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

    Moment Of Clarity: The True Cost of Military Miscalculations

  8. 19 Aug

    Moment Of Clarity: The Hidden Strategy Behind Political Doubt

    Ever wonder how political operatives coordinate high-stakes power plays without ever issuing a explicit command? Discover how sowing doubt has replaced winning arguments as the primary strategy in modern politics—and why recognizing this tactic is your best defense against narrative manipulation. By tracing conservative media frustration from the 1960s up to modern frameworks like Project 2025, this discussion exposes how political insiders instinctively execute their roles through unspoken cues and calculated legal maneuvers. Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele breaks down the hidden mechanics behind today's headlines to show how subtle strategies shape public perception. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534 Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

    Moment Of Clarity: The Hidden Strategy Behind Political Doubt
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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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  • Creator
    Michael Steele
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    624
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Michael Steele
  • Show Website
    The Michael Steele Podcast

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