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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.

    Make Mine a Double: SCOTUS Immunity Decision

    Make Mine a Double: SCOTUS Immunity Decision

    Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy.

    Michael discusses the recent SCOTUS decision to grant Trump immunity. 

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    • 10 min
    Following the Constitution's Original Meaning: With A.J. Jacobs

    Following the Constitution's Original Meaning: With A.J. Jacobs

    A.J. Jacobs joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his book 'The Year of Living Constitutionally' and his year-long effort to live out the principles and constraints of the Constitution. A.J. also discusses the power and role of the Supreme Court, the need for term limits, and the challenges he faced while abiding by the Constitution for one year.

    Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Year-Living-Constitutionally-Constitutions-Original/dp/0593136748

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

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Quick Take: Get Your Vote On

    Quick Take: Get Your Vote On

    This is an excerpt from the full episode "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.

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend.

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

    Voting Rights Restoration Guide - https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration

    - Voters with Disabilities Guide - https://www.usvotefoundation.org/disabled-voter-guide

    - Overseas Vote - https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/

    - You're Eligible Situations - https://www.us.vote/yes



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    • 14 min
    A Moment of Clarity: Project 2025's Plan to Fire 50,000 Federal Employees

    A Moment of Clarity: Project 2025's Plan to Fire 50,000 Federal Employees

    And now, for a moment of clarity...

    Michael Steele speaks with Heritage Foundation President, Kevin Roberts, about Project 2025's plan to fire up to 50,000 federal government workers.

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

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

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    • 4 min
    A Journalist's Outlook on This Moment in History: With April Ryan

    A Journalist's Outlook on This Moment in History: With April Ryan

    Michael Steele is joined by the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent in history, April Ryan. The pair discuss blending journalism and activism, the tribalism that exists in the country, the impact of Black women in politics and voting, a recent Twitter/X interaction between April and Matt Schlapp and who Donald Trump will choose as his Vice President.

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

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    • 41 min
    Quick Take: We Almost Abolished the Electoral College. What Happened?

    Quick Take: We Almost Abolished the Electoral College. What Happened?

    This is an excerpt from the full episode "Tyranny of the Minority: With Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky."

    Michael is joined by Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky, professors of government at Harvard University and the authors of "Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point." They discuss what it means to be a party committed to democracy, how our constitution makes us vulnerable to minority rule, reforming the electoral college and the "semi-loyalists" who play a role in harming our democracy.

    Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Minority-American-Democracy-Breaking/dp/0593443071

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

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    • 17 min

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