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. 8h ago

    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

  2. 5d ago

    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.

  3. Sep 29

    Dead Air: Red, White & Billed | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

    On today's episode of "Dead Air" Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell talk about the final weeks before the midterms — and what must come next. Congress must come back to life. The Article I branch must be prepared to impose its constitutional authority on the Article II branch. That means oversight. Investigations. The power of the purse. And accountability from hour one. The future of the country depends on Donald Trump hearing a word he has rarely heard: no. They also discuss China, Iran, America’s position in the world, and the deeper cultural crisis unfolding at home. Brought to you by the Save America Movement. 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.

    Dead Air: Red, White & Billed | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

  4. Sep 26

    Dead Air: Mi Casa, Xi Casa | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

    Trump pulls out the White House tour and a military flyover for Chinese President Xi Jinping. Cool planes, right? Xi? Xi, did you see my bombers? Then there’s Nancy Mace’s new podcast, "Get Maced," where she puts on a Catwoman costume and explains why the Iran war needs to end — just not until after the election. It’s a good laugh until you remember this is real life and that is an actual sitting member of Congress. Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell also turn to Renée Good’s mother speaking out about her daughter’s murder by an ICE agent, and what could happen when a new Congress takes over the House, including investigations and accountability for Trump administration officials like Kash Patel and Tom Homan. From Xi’s field trip to "Get Maced" to what accountability could look like in the next Congress, Steve and Dean are here for it all. Don’t miss it. Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Today's Merch: 50% Tariff Tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/thewarning-50-tariff-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.

  5. Sep 22

    Dead Air: Bayou Brawl | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

    Fan favorite Marshan Camese returns to "Dead Air" today. Steve and Dean talk all things Louisiana with him: the new congressional map, the shake-up to this year’s elections, and Louisiana’s truly remarkable ability to keep sending guys like Mike Johnson and Clay Higgins to Washington — Higgins being the only member of the entire U.S. House to vote against the bill compelling the Justice Department to release its Jeffrey Epstein files. Then, they turn to the Senate race and Jamie Davis, and whether he could finally break what seems to be a curse hanging over Louisiana’s representation in Washington. It’s a full-on BAYOU BRAWL. Don’t miss it. Brought to you by the Save America Movement.  Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: MAGAGEDDON tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/magageddon-2026-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.

    Dead Air: Bayou Brawl | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

  6. Sep 19

    Dead Air: Return of the Mitch | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

    Return of the Mitch (There he is). Return of the Mitch (Rollin’ in). Return of the Mitch (Peace sign). You knew that he’d be back (Did we?). Return of the Mitch (Thumbs up). Return of the Mitch (Wrong vote). Return of the Mitch (Aides! Aides!). After more than 90 days away from Senate votes, Mitch is back. Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell also head north as Trump’s trade war with Canada pushes America’s closest ally toward the European Union, before diving into the AI fight as experts call for urgent action and Mike Johnson tells everyone not to panic, warning that Congress moving too fast could cost America the AI race to China. Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Got Mitch? tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/got-mitch-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.

    Dead Air: Return of the Mitch | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

  7. Sep 6

    Dead Air: History Leaves Clues | Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell

    Dead Air is back — and this time, Steve and Dean are coming to you from Europe. They’re traveling with their 20-year-old sons through some of the darkest chapters in human history, showing them how fascism took hold in Nazi Germany: slowly, one day at a time. Dachau didn’t start as a death camp. It started as a work camp and the parallels are impossible to ignore. Steve and Dean are here to talk about the history we swore we’d never repeat — and what they’re seeing in America today, from ICE detention centers to a government testing just how much cruelty people will accept. Plus: Mark Carney, America’s relationship with Canada, and Pete Hegseth attacking a Canadian kid on the internet while our military is in shambles and losing a war. Never again means never again. Don’t miss this one. Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Lake Ontario Tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/lake-ontario-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.

  8. Aug 31

    Dead Air: Rebuilt This City | Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell

    Donald Trump has spent the year making Washington look a little more like… Donald Trump. REBUILT THIS CITY is revisiting some of Dead Air’s favorite attempts to remake the nation’s capital in his image. We’ve got the Reflecting Pool mess from start to finish, the claw landing on the White House lawn, and all the gold, flags, and questionable decorating decisions in between. Plus, we’re bringing back Steve and Dean’s conversation with Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan from I’ve Had It because if anyone understands the feeling of having had it, it’s them. Tune in for one last trip through the DEAD AIR archives before Steve and Dean are back with all-new shows next week. Brought to you by the Save America Movement.  Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Lake Ontario Tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/lake-ontario-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
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
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