Michael speaks with Kimberly Jones about her new book, "How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged." The pair discuss legacy wealth, where the U.S education system falls short, Reconstruction 2.0 and how we can begin to repair our unequal system. If you liked this podcast, tell a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the podcast on Twitter @steele_podcast Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow Kimberly Jones @kimlatricejones
Dec 03, 2022•13 min
April Ryan joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss her book, "Black Women Will Save the World: An Anthem." The pair discuss how Black women have gained their strength throughout American history, what the world would look like if more women were in power and how Black women from Karen Bass to Stacey Abrams have made the political personal. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Women-Will-Save-World/dp/0063210193 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a...
Nov 30, 2022•55 min
Michael Steele speaks with Simon Rosenberg, President of New Democratic Network, for a follow-up discussion on the midterm elections. The pair discuss the predictions they made in their September 1st podcast conversation, what hurt the GOP in this election and why the red wave never came, what it means for both Democrats and MAGA and how this election will inform 2024. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Simon on Twitter @SimonWDC, Michael @MichaelS...
Nov 26, 2022•16 min
Best-selling author and New Yorker satirist, Andy Borowitz, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber." The pair discuss how the rise of TV and media has changed our politicians, what Americans prioritize over intellectual leaders and how ignorant leaders have evolved, from Reagan and Bush to Palin, DeSantis and Trump. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Profiles-Ignorance-Americas-Politicians-Dumbe...
Nov 23, 2022•59 min
Michael dives into the scary, crazy and absurd with comedian and host of Sirius XM's "Tell Me Everything," John Fugelsang. The pair discuss Christianity in America, and what the misinterpretation and misuse of the religion means for the country. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow John on Twitter @JohnFugelsang, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.
Nov 19, 2022•17 min
Note: This episode originally aired in January of 2022. Michael speaks with Kimberly Jones about her new book, "How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged." The pair discuss legacy wealth, where the U.S education system falls short, Reconstruction 2.0 and how we can begin to repair our unequal system. If you liked this podcast, tell a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the podcast on Twitter @steele_podcast Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow Kimberl...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Best-selling author Anand Giridharadas joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy." The pair discuss how you go about changing minds in today's polarized world, the tactics that do and don't work, and the makings of a winning pro-democracy movement. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Persuaders-Front-Lines-Hearts-Democracy-ebook/dp/B09QPH4LTX If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating...
Nov 12, 2022•18 min
Michael Steele speaks with Simon Rosenberg, President of New Democratic Network, for a follow-up discussion on the midterm elections. The pair discuss the predictions they made in their September 1st podcast conversation, what hurt the GOP in this election and why the red wave never came, what it means for both Democrats and MAGA and how this election will inform 2024. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Simon on Twitter @SimonWDC, Michael @MichaelS...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Michael speaks with activist and political strategist Julie Roginsky about the dangers of NDAs, how the Dobbs decision will impact the midterm elections and what needs to change to equalize politics for men and women.
Nov 05, 2022•15 min
Michael dives into the scary, crazy and absurd with comedian and host of Sirius XM's "Tell Me Everything," John Fugelsang. The pair discuss Twitter, free speech and cult of personality, from Elon to Kanye and Trump. They also discuss Christianity in America, and what the misinterpretation and misuse of the religion means for the country. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow John on Twitter @JohnFugelsang, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitte...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Former D.C Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone discusses his new memoir, "HOLD THE LINE: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America’s Soull" and the aftermath of January 6th. Check out the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hold-the-Line/Michael-Fanone/9781668007198 If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts and tell a friend! Be sure to follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast....
Oct 29, 2022•12 min
Best-selling author Anand Giridharadas joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy." The pair discuss how you go about changing minds in today's polarized world, the tactics that do and don't work, battling the Trumpism movement and the weaknesses the Democratic Party faces in moving people toward their cause. Anand also discusses the makings of a winning pro-democracy movement and the roles we all pl...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Michael speaks with Brian Klaas about his new book, "CORRUPTIBLE: Who Gets Power & How it Changes Us." The pair discuss the psychology behind why we choose the leaders we choose, how power attracts the wrong type of people and why it's relevant to our current political system.
Oct 22, 2022•12 min
Michael speaks with activist and political strategist Julie Roginsky about battling workplace harassment at Fox News and beyond. The pair discuss the dangers of NDAs, how the Dobbs decision will impact the midterm elections and what needs to change to equalize politics for men and women. Check out Julie's podcast, Retaliation: https://www.spreaker.com/show/retaliation-with-julie-roginsky And her work with Lift Our Voices: https://www.liftourvoices.org/ If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rati...
Oct 19, 2022•52 min
Iuliia Mendel, former Press Secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss her new memoir, "The Fight of Our Lives: My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy, and What It Means for the World." The pair discuss Zelenskyy's global impact, the challenges and surprises Iuliia faced during her time as Press Secretary and the strong, colorful and resilient identity of Ukraine. Check out the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/book...
Oct 15, 2022•12 min
Former D.C Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone discusses his new memoir, "HOLD THE LINE: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America’s Soul." Fanone discusses the aftermath of January 6th, feeling used by both political parties, his views on the Republican party as a former Trump supporter, the January 6th hearings and what needs to change within American law enforcement. Check out the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hold-the-Line/Michael-Fanone/9781668007198 If yo...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Dana Milbank joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party." The pair discuss how the GOP has been deteriorating long before Trump, the "Fox News Effect" and the upcoming midterm elections. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Destructionists-Twenty-Five-Crack-Up-Republican-Party/dp/0385548133 If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Dana on Twitter @Milban...
Oct 08, 2022•19 min
Note: This episode originally aired in December of 2021. Michael speaks with Brian Klaas about his new book, "CORRUPTIBLE: Who Gets Power & How it Changes Us." The pair discuss the psychology behind why we choose the leaders we choose, how power attracts the wrong type of people and why it's relevant to our current political system.
Oct 05, 2022•54 min
Michael speaks with comedian, Emmy nominee and Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper about how he's able to interview MAGA nuts, anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists all while staying calm and composed. The pair also discuss our culture of misinformation and holding the media accountable. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Jordan on Twitter @jordanklepper, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.
Oct 01, 2022•13 min
Iuliia Mendel, former Press Secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss her new memoir, "The Fight of Our Lives: My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy, and What It Means for the World." The pair discuss Zelenskyy's global impact, how his leadership and outlook compares to Putin's, the challenges and surprises Iuliia faced during her time as Press Secretary and the strong, colorful and resilient identity of Ukraine. Check out ...
Sep 28, 2022•51 min
Note: This episode originally aired in January of 2022. Michael speaks with Professor Carol Anderson about voter suppression, how the 2nd Amendment is rooted in anti-Blackness and how looking to history shows us how we got here.
Sep 24, 2022•18 min
Dana Milbank joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party." The pair discuss how the GOP has been deteriorating long before Trump, and the roles Republican members have played in it, from Newt Gingrich to Sarah Palin. They also discuss "the great replacement theory," and where the GOP is headed. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Destructionists-Twenty-Five-Crack-Up-Republican-Party/dp/038554813...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr
Michael Steele speaks with Simon Rosenberg, President of New Democratic Network, about what the polling is telling us about the midterm elections. The pair discuss where polling places Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate race, and how people on Twitter have reacted to news of a potential blue wave. If you enjoy this podcast, share it with a friend or give it a review on Apple Podcasts!
Sep 19, 2022•17 min
Michael speaks with comedian, Emmy nominee and Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper about how he's able to interview MAGA nuts, anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists all while staying calm and composed. The pair discuss our culture of misinformation, holding the media accountable, why Americans have always been obsessed with conspiracies and where the midterm elections seem to be shaping up. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Jordan on Twitter @...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. and Michael Steele discuss the ways in which our history informs our present. The pair take a look at Dr. Glaude's latest best seller, "Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own," and discuss what Glaude describes as "The New Redeemers." Check out the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/575725/begin-again-by-eddie-s-glaude-jr/ If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!...
Sep 10, 2022•16 min
Note: This episode originally aired in January of 2022. Michael speaks with Professor Carol Anderson about white rage, where we get it wrong, and how it manifests in our country today. The pair also discuss voter suppression, how the 2nd Amendment is rooted in anti-Blackness and how looking to history shows us how we got here.
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Michael Steele speaks with former naval intelligence and counter-terrorism officer, Malcolm Nance about his new book, "They Want to Kill Americans" and the recent FBI Mar-a-Lago search. Check out Malcolm's book here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250279002/theywanttokillamericans
Sep 03, 2022•17 min
Michael Steele speaks with Simon Rosenberg, President of New Democratic Network, about what the polling is telling us about the midterm elections. The pair discuss where polling places Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate race, what's happened to the Republican party, how Biden is bridging the gap with young voters and how recent events like January 6th and Roe v Wade have shifted the trendlines. If you enjoy this podcast, share it with a friend or give it a review on Apple Podcasts...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Michael speaks with Miles Taylor and Former Congressman Joe Sestak about the new third party, Forward, and the FBI search at Trump's Mar-a-Lago. If you like this podcast, share it with a friend or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Aug 27, 2022•14 min
Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. and Michael Steele discuss the ways in which our history informs our present. The pair take a look at Dr. Glaude's latest best seller, "Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own," and discuss what we can learn from Baldwin's struggle and what America still must do to discover itself and embrace its brokenness. Check out the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/575725/begin-again-by-eddie-s-glaude-jr/ If you enjoyed this episode, l...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min
