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There is a very significant, “exhausted majority” of Americans looking to move past this rotten moment in American life. They have lost trust and faith in government, business, media and not-for-profit institutions at a moment of technological, cultural and economic upheaval. Fascism did not rise in the 1930s because it was strong, but rather, because democracy was weak. The cycle is repeating itself with a new extremism rising in 2020s America. On the podcast – consistent with the mission of The Warning newsletter offered on Substack and The Warning YouTube channel – I will be joined by interesting guests – some familiar, and some you may never have heard of – to discuss the political and cultural currents that are shaping our times, as well as the unseen forces driving politics that are rarely discussed on cable news. It's important for you to hear from a diverse range of voices – not just me – about the issues facing America today.

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There is a very significant, “exhausted majority” of Americans looking to move past this rotten moment in American life. They have lost trust and faith in government, business, media and not-for-profit institutions at a moment of technological, cultural and economic upheaval. Fascism did not rise in the 1930s because it was strong, but rather, because democracy was weak. The cycle is repeating itself with a new extremism rising in 2020s America. On the podcast – consistent with the mission of The Warning newsletter offered on Substack and The Warning YouTube channel – I will be joined by interesting guests – some familiar, and some you may never have heard of – to discuss the political and cultural currents that are shaping our times, as well as the unseen forces driving politics that are rarely discussed on cable news. It's important for you to hear from a diverse range of voices – not just me – about the issues facing America today.

    TRUMP'S ROCKET FUEL: How Extremism, Protests, and Fads Will Lead to a Trump Victory

    TRUMP'S ROCKET FUEL: How Extremism, Protests, and Fads Will Lead to a Trump Victory

    The protests on college campuses are a political disaster. The rhetoric around it will serve as "rocket fuel" for the Trump Campaign heading into November. Steve Schmidt explains why extremism on both sides - and the elimination of a centrist America - will lead Trump to victory.

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    • 27 min
    Why These College Protests are a Political Disaster

    Why These College Protests are a Political Disaster

    At elite universities across America, protestors are disrupting campus life and classes as they demonstrate against Israel. But many of these students, like "Keffiyeh Karen" are misguided, petulant, and silly. And if the protests and standoffs continue into the fall, it will be a huge factor in the election. Steve Schmidt explains why these protests are a "political disaster" that must be faced head-on.

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    • 29 min
    Trump's 2nd Term: "Retribution Is at The Heart of What He's After"

    Trump's 2nd Term: "Retribution Is at The Heart of What He's After"

    What would America look like under Trump if he took the White House for a second time? Steve Schmidt speaks with Steven Beschloss, journalist and author of the America, America substack. They agree that "retribution" will be a focus for Trump during a second term. Steve and Steven also discuss the fall of Rudy Giuliani, how congress is still operating under the influence of Trump, and what affect Trump's trial will have on his base. They also answer your questions including how they would run the world.

    Read more of Steven Beschloss's writing: https://america.substack.com/

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    Trump Lays Out "Chilling" Blueprint for 2nd Term

    Trump Lays Out "Chilling" Blueprint for 2nd Term

    Time Magazine published its new cover story based off of interviews with Donald Trump. In it, the former president explains what an America under a second term of Trump would look like. Steve Schmidt calls the plan "chilling" and a "recipe for dictatorship."

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    • 19 min
    The Strange Story of a Catholic Bishop, a Journalist & Threats to American Democracy

    The Strange Story of a Catholic Bishop, a Journalist & Threats to American Democracy

    Why is Bishop Robert Barron, a Catholic prelate with a huge social media presence, targeting an investigative journalist? Steve Schmidt explains the strange story of why His Excellency is bearing false witness against Heidi Przybyla after she spoke out against Christian Nationalism. Steve Schmidt warns this is demagogic attack and makes an important point: "Politicians with clerical collars have historically been very dangerous people. And this man, speaking of danger, seems like someone we all ought to keep an eye on."

    BAD FAITH is now streaming on AppleTV+, Amazon and Google Play. This vital and timely documentary tells the disturbing story of the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US and how some are perverting religion to achieve their political goals.
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    • 45 min
    BAD FAITH: New Film Explores How Christian Nationalism is Threatening America

    BAD FAITH: New Film Explores How Christian Nationalism is Threatening America

    Steve Schmidt and BAD FAITH director Stephen Ujlaki join Scripps News to discuss a new documentary about the rise of Christian Nationalism in the United States. This vital and timely documentary tells the disturbing story of the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US and how some are perverting religion to achieve their political goals. Steve Schmidt explains that this dangerous political movement wrapped under the guise of religion is very different than Christianity itself.

    BAD FAITH is now streaming on AppleTV+, Amazon and Google Play.

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Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
610 Ratings

610 Ratings

Stable genie ,

Privilege

Parents don’t teach manors they don’t teach respect, boy when I was growing up that was demanded and I’m grateful for that discipline it molded me on the right path, we have to point fingers at bad parents 😩

Prometheus--- ,

Love the Podcast

Steve, you are the most insightful Trump critic. You should be managing the Biden campaign. But between these protests, inflation, immigration, Biden’s polls, RFKjr and God knows what the MAGAs have up their sleeve for October, Biden cannot and will not obtain 270 EC votes.

People in the know are panicking. The rest are in denial. This election is over. It will be called for Trump early election night. Paul Begala today said RFKjr is a heat seeking missile heading for the Biden campaign.

I’m looking to leave the country. I suggest you too get out while the getting is good.

Cynthia St James ,

Columbia and Ivy League Protests

Thank you so much for your insightful coverage of the protests. The ignorance of these students is unfathomable. Interesting that they were silent during the invasion of Ukraine, the separation of migrant children from their parents, the end of their bodily autonomy by SCOTUS, and countless other injustices. Please continue to speak the truth, Steve!

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