Dead Air

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Dead Air is a twice-weekly podcast that keeps score of the mainstream media, featuring Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell. On Mondays, they autopsy the Sunday morning shows, grade the hosts, and call out what's been ignored. On Fridays, they focus on stories the mainstream media aren't widely reporting. With mainstream media, it's not just about what they cover. It's about what they don't. Steve and Dean run the grades and tell you who's really doing the work and who's just performing.

  1. 4h ago

    Undead Air: MAGA Wipeout | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

    Three days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell host a Halloween edition of "Dead Air." Steve predicts a historic political repudiation of Donald Trump and MAGA. They examine Trump's increasingly erratic behavior, the corruption surrounding his administration, and why an electoral defeat must be followed by real accountability. Steve makes the case for confronting Pete Hegseth, restoring the rule of law, and holding those who abused their power responsible. Plus, Steve shares a deeply personal story: his absentee ballot in the 2024 presidential election was never counted, forcing him to re-register to vote. The message is clear: November 3 is just the beginning. The American people are sovereign — and their votes must count. Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Subscribe to The Warning on Substack for free! https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Democracy Doesn't Do Itself https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/democracy-doesnt-do-itself-yard-sign SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Undead Air: MAGA Wipeout | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

  2. 4d ago

    Dead Air: Musk's Reckoning Is Coming | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

    Eight days before the election, Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell confront Trump's corruption, the battle over Alaska's Senate election, and Elon Musk's extraordinary influence over American government and Ukraine. From Barack Obama's campaign-trail warnings to the lessons of Nazi Germany, Steve makes the case for accountability, restoring democratic institutions, and confronting the dangerous concentration of power in the hands of unelected billionaires. Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Subscribe to The Warning on Substack for free! https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Democracy Doesn't Do Itself https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/democracy-doesnt-do-itself-yard-sign SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dead Air: Musk's Reckoning Is Coming | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

  3. Oct 24

    Dead Air: Left to Die | Steve Schmidt, Dean Blundell & Ken Harbaugh

    Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell welcome Ken Harbaugh for a disturbing discussion of his reporting on American service members allegedly left dangerously exposed during Iranian attacks on U.S. military bases — and the questions surrounding a possible Pentagon cover-up. They also confront Vivek Ramaswamy's vicious attack on Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, Trump's increasingly erratic behavior, and the corruption engulfing his administration. With the midterms approaching, Steve delivers a forceful warning about accountability, the failures of corporate media, and the power of the American vote. A powerful episode about betrayal, courage and the reckoning ahead. Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Subscribe to The Warning on Substack for free! https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Democracy Doesn't Do Itself https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/democracy-doesnt-do-itself-yard-sign SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dead Air: Left to Die | Steve Schmidt, Dean Blundell & Ken Harbaugh

  4. Oct 20

    Dead Air: Five Day Bender | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

    Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell kick things off with early voting underway, voter registration fights in Texas and California, and a whole lot of money pouring into the midterms. Elon Musk is opening his wallet for Ken Paxton, while Trump's PAC is spending big in states Republicans should already have locked down. Then it's over to the White House, where Katie Zacharia's debut as press secretary has become a continuous embarrassment. After calling herself a lawyer despite never passing the bar exam, Steve and Dean were ready to give her a participation trophy, but she was fired before she could celebrate her one-week anniversary. Don't miss it. Today's Merch: Shut Up. Vote. Repeat. https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/show-up-vote-repeat-yard-sign SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dead Air: Five Day Bender | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

  5. Oct 17

    Dead Air: The Buddy System | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

    Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell take on Trump's reported restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink access, his dealings with Russia and the growing crisis of trust in American institutions. Steve makes the case for a Democratic Congress willing to confront Pete Hegseth, investigate corruption and exercise its constitutional power. Plus, an unforgettable local debate performance and the Save America Movement's efforts to protect voters from intimidation ahead of the midterms. Today's Merch: Shut Up. Vote. Repeat. https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/show-up-vote-repeat-yard-sign SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dead Air: The Buddy System | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

  6. Oct 13

    Dead Air: Losin' Texas | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

    It doesn't take a crystal ball to see, Paxton's losin', we can tell. Ken's drinkin' Jack all by himself. Texas choosin' Talarico, we can tell. Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell turn to San Antonio, where Donald Trump hits the campaign trail for Ken Paxton, takes shots at James Talarico, and gets interrupted by protesters. Naturally, he handles it with all his usual grace and restraint. Steve and Dean get into Paxton's leaked audio, the GOP's money troubles, and why they believe James Talarico's ability to reach across the aisle makes him a serious contender for the U.S. Senate. Then it's over to the Pentagon, where Pete Hegseth has a new idea for prime-time television: livestreaming a firing squad execution. Steve and Dean get into the prospect of turning an execution into must-see TV. From Texas Choosin' Talarico to Hegseth's latest contribution to the entertainment industry, there's plenty to unpack. Don't miss it. Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Today's Merch: Voting Is A Right Yard Sign https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/voting-is-a-right-yard-sign SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dead Air: Losin' Texas | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

  7. Oct 10

    Dead Air: SLAM DUNK! | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

    The gloves are off, and so are the filters. Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell are taking a trip through three Senate debate stages, starting in Maine, where Susan Collins has some explaining to do about a donor who funneled illegal campaign money through a shell company. Her defense? He's in jail. It's the O.J. Simpson school of “I didn't do it, but if I did…” Then it's down to Georgia, where Jon Ossoff is saying exactly what he thinks, including a brutal line about Mike Collins, John Lewis, and a billy club. Steve and Dean get into why they think Ossoff is the right guy for this moment. And in Michigan, Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed clash over health care, including the return of those so-called Canadian death panels. Maine, Georgia, Michigan. The Democrats stepped up to the plate, and nobody was looking to walk. Steve and Dean have plenty to unpack. Don't miss today's episode brought to you by the Save America Movement.  Today's Merch: Voting Is A Right Yard Sign https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/voting-is-a-right-yard-sign SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dead Air: SLAM DUNK! | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

  8. Oct 5

    Dead Air: Major Weirdo | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

    Donald Trump went to Ohio and declared that Republicans were on the verge of defeating their political enemies “once and for all.” In this episode of "Dead Air," brought to you by the Save America Movement, Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell break down Trump’s escalating rhetoric, Pete Hegseth and the dangerous dysfunction at the Pentagon, and the enormous question looming over the midterms: If control of Congress changes hands, will Democrats actually use their constitutional power to impose accountability? From Article I and the power of the purse to China, Iran and America’s national security, this is a conversation about what’s happening now — and what must come next. Today's Merch: No Cult Tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/the-warning-no-cult-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dead Air is a twice-weekly podcast that keeps score of the mainstream media, featuring Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell. On Mondays, they autopsy the Sunday morning shows, grade the hosts, and call out what's been ignored. On Fridays, they focus on stories the mainstream media aren't widely reporting. With mainstream media, it's not just about what they cover. It's about what they don't. Steve and Dean run the grades and tell you who's really doing the work and who's just performing.

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    iHeartPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
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