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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.

The Michael Steele Podcast The Michael Steele Podcast

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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.

    "You Can't Touch This": Challenging the Power of The Supreme Court (with Dahlia Lithwick)

    "You Can't Touch This": Challenging the Power of The Supreme Court (with Dahlia Lithwick)

    Michael Steele speaks with Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor at Slate and host of Slate's Supreme Court podcast, Amicus. The pair discuss the current state of the Supreme Court and the need for reform, regulation and expansion. Plus, how Project 2025 and a Trump presidency will affect the courts for generations to come and how we can begin to shift our learned helplessness when it comes to changing the Supreme Court. 

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    • 1 hr 3 min
    How Trump Branded His Assassination Attempt

    How Trump Branded His Assassination Attempt

    This is an excerpt from the full episode "From Memes to Extremism: How the Internet Fueled Far-Right Movements (with Elle Reeve)."

    Michael Steele speaks with CNN correspondent and Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist, Elle Reeve about her new book, "Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics." The pair discuss internet trolls, the empathy and masculinity of Donald Trump and how he branded his assassination attempt.

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    • 7 min
    Make Mine a Double: Biden Steps Down

    Make Mine a Double: Biden Steps Down

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

    Michael discusses President Biden leaving the 2024 race and what this means for Kamala Harris, Trump, and America. 

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    • 7 min
    From Memes to Extremism: How the Internet Fueled Far-Right Movements (with Elle Reeve)

    From Memes to Extremism: How the Internet Fueled Far-Right Movements (with Elle Reeve)

    Michael Steele speaks with CNN correspondent and Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist, Elle Reeve about her new book, "Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics." The pair discuss how internet subcultures have contributed to the rise of white nationalism and the role social media plays in shaping people's thoughts and ideologies. Plus, what it's like confronting white supremacists face-to-face and how young people get sucked into extremist movements.

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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Why Are Democrats So Bad at Messaging?

    Why Are Democrats So Bad at Messaging?

    This is an excerpt from the full episode, Rebuilding America's Middle Class: With Thom Hartmann.

    Michael Steele speaks with Progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann, about how Democrats have failed in their messaging.

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    • 5 min
    Rebuilding America's Middle Class (with Thom Hartmann)

    Rebuilding America's Middle Class (with Thom Hartmann)

    Michael Steele speaks with Progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. The pair discuss rebuilding America's middle class and the need to re-transfer wealth from the top 1%. They also discuss the failures of messaging by Democrats, types of Conservatism shaped by Eisenhower and Reagan, and the implications of Project 2025.

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    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
2.9K Ratings

2.9K Ratings

Ruby-O ,

Michael Steele

I watch you on MSNBC. You-Level headed,practical & insightful. I prefer grounded info, w/a calm voice. I will be following you now on your podcast. Wonder how trump is going manage his campaign now that Joe is out, Kamala is in.. he’s no match for her! Waiting to hear your continuing thoughts on latest upsets in Gov.tally Ho!

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Thanks

Michael thanks for the deep conversations on relevant topics
Thank you also for given the political perspectives about options for the pro democracy coalition
I am same position than you and I do not give up that some day the Republican Party may come to normal since the other option the possibility for a third party in US is even more remote

mhaliett ,

Cutting Edge

Bolder and better all the time. TY MS!

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