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The Michael Steele Podcast

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Episodes

We Can't Be Fighting Each Other AND Trump (Quick Take)

Michael Steele speaks with Tamika D. Mallory, social justice leader and movement strategist who led the historic 2017 Women’s March. They discuss organizing a revolution in 2025, why Black women are boycotting Target and the importance of doing the work for the midterms now, before it's too late. Check out her book, “I Lived to Tell the Story: A Memoir of Love, Legacy, and Resilience” here: https://www.amazon.com/Lived-Tell-Story-Tamika-Mallory/dp/1982173491 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure ...

Feb 22, 202519 min

A Moment Of Clarity: "Ending income tax?? Hey idiots, where will funding come from?!"

Michael responds to the news of Mitch McConnell's retirement, Elizabeth Warren calling out Musk's conflict of interest with the Consumer Watchdog group and Trump's email about ending income tax. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this podcast, be sur...

Feb 21, 202512 min

A Moment Of Clarity: "The end game is Trump with a crown on his head!"

Michael Steele appears on The Reid Out responding to Trump's endorsement of a budget that slashes Medicaid and gives big tax cuts to the wealthy. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!...

Feb 20, 20255 min

Organizing a Revolution in 2025 (With Tamika D. Mallory)

Michael Steele speaks with Tamika D. Mallory, social justice leader and movement strategist who led the historic 2017 Women’s March. The pair discuss how Tamika discovered her purpose in activism, what makes for successful organizing and what leading a movement looks like in this new era of Trump. Check out her book, “I Lived to Tell the Story: A Memoir of Love, Legacy, and Resilience” here: https://www.amazon.com/Lived-Tell-Story-Tamika-Mallory/dp/1982173491 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure...

Feb 20, 202548 min

A Moment of Clarity: Get off your A*S and say something about Elon Musk!

Michael Steele discusses Elon Musk getting his tentacles in our government, lives and data. He also discusses Trump choosing Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence and DOGE's plan to cut federal jobs. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michae...

Feb 18, 20259 min

Is Trump Untouchable? (Quick Take)

Michael Steele speaks with former U.S. Congressman and former Presidential candidate, Joe Walsh about Trump's claim to be untouchable, the current dismantling of federal programs and how the party of Reagan turned MAGA. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Joe Walsh @WalshFreedom Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Feb 15, 202522 min

Trump Is Drafting a New Constitution (with Joe Walsh)

Michael Steele speaks with former U.S. Congressman and former Presidential candidate, Joe Walsh. The pair discuss Tulsi Gabbard becoming Director of National Intelligence, the new constitution Trump is drafting and how the Republican Party evolved from Lincoln to Tea Party to MAGA and what we can do about it now. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Joe Walsh @WalshFreedom Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast ...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 8 min

A Moment Of Clarity: "I don't know what to tell you boo! You KNEW!"

Michael Steele responds to MAGA supporters being surprised at Trump's recent actions and urges voters to call their representatives and urge them to take action. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it w...

Feb 12, 20257 min

A Moment of Clarity: Musk is taking food away from starving people and hurting American farmers

Michael Steele discusses the impact of cutting USAID funding on American farmers. Steele also responds to Trump giving Musk unprecedented access to federal systems and backing employees with unsavory backgrounds. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michae...

Feb 11, 20259 min

Has Groupthink Made Us Fall Out of Touch with Reality? (Quick Take)

Michael Steele is joined by Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George, two friends on opposite sides of the political spectrum who met while teaching at Princeton University. They discuss abandoning tribalism and groupthink in order to seek the truth. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out "Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division" here: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Matters-Dialogue-Fruitful-Disagreement/dp/B0DBR1PY...

Feb 08, 202520 min

A Moment Of Clarity: "You're just a pawn in a grotesque political move!"

Michael Steele reacts to Trump's offer to buyout thousands of federal employees and the CIA sending an unclassified emails with a list of names. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!...

Feb 07, 202510 min

A Moment Of Clarity: "They want you powerless and groveling!"

Michael Steele responds to Trump's move to dismantle federal agencies and remove staff who were part of the January 6th probe. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!...

Feb 06, 20256 min

We Don't Have to Agree, But Let's Seek the Truth (with Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George)

Michael Steele is joined by Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George, two friends on opposite sides of the political spectrum who met while teaching at Princeton University. They speak with Michael about their first impressions of one another, the importance of having your beliefs challenged by those you disagree with and how they teach their students to be intellectually curious truth-seekers. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out "Truth Matter...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 6 min

A Moment Of Clarity: Blaming DEI?! Trump's cold, insensitive response to an American tragedy

Michael Steele reacts to Trump's statement that DEI was a contributing factor to the tragic plane crash on January 30, 2025. Steele also reacts to Trump's tariff rollout and Kash Patel's comments about turning the FBI building into a museum. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU...

Feb 05, 20259 min

How Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump Profit Off Our Attention (Quick Take)

Michael Steele speaks with Chris Hayes about his new book, “The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.” The pair discuss how companies like Apple, Google and Amazon profit off our attention and how Donald Trump used branding to capture our attention and the Presidential election in 2024. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Chris' book, The Sirens' Call, here: https://www.amazon.com/Sirens-Call-Attention-End...

Feb 01, 202519 min

A Moment Of Clarity: "Trump doesn't give a damn about civil rights!"

Michael Steele reacts to Trump's recent actions against DEI and his seemingly deliberate dismantling of civil rights in America. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!...

Jan 31, 20259 min

A Moment Of Clarity: "Trump's nominees are a threat to national security!"

Michael Steele encourages Democrats to stop the confirmation of Gabbard, RFK Jr. & Patel at all costs. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!...

Jan 30, 20259 min

You Have My Attention... For Now (with Chris Hayes)

Michael Steele speaks with Chris Hayes about his new book, “The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.” Chris talks about sticking to his morals while simultaneously trying to capture the attention of millions every night on MSNBC. He and Michael discuss attention- how tech companies monetize it and how Donald Trump used it to seek political office. Plus, how we can begin to regain our own attention and minds in the internet age. If you enjoyed this podcast, be ...

Jan 30, 202555 min

Why Historically Black Colleges Matter in 2025 (Quick Take)

Michael Steele speaks with Birmingham Alabama Mayor, Randall Woodfin about the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Check out Randall Woodfin's book, "Son of Birmingham," here: https://www.amazon.com/Son-Birmingham-Memoir-Randall-Woodfin/dp/B0DDVDV8VS If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Mayor Randall Goodfin @randallwoodfin Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark ...

Jan 25, 202510 min

A Moment Of Clarity: "That's asinine ass-backwards stuff. Inviting pardoned rioters to the Capitol."

Michael Steele responds to Congresswoman Lauren Boebart's inviting pardoned rioters for a capitol tour, the increase in presidential pardoning, and Trump's order that all federal DEI workers be put on leave. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this po...

Jan 23, 20259 min

Start Putting People First (with Mayor Randall Woodfin)

Michael Steele speaks with Birmingham Alabama Mayor, Randall Woodfin. The pair discuss the injustice of Trump pardoning January 6th insurrectionists, Mayor Woodfin's journey from grocery bagger to city Mayor, the importance of HBCUs and the kind of leadership needed in the 21st century. Check out Randall Woodfin's book, "Son of Birmingham," here: https://www.amazon.com/Son-Birmingham-Memoir-Randall-Woodfin/dp/B0DDVDV8VS If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a fr...

Jan 23, 202545 min

A Moment Of Clarity: Trump is batsh** crazy for giving all these pardons!

Michael Steele weighs in on President Trump's executive orders, why he thinks Elon Musk is really getting a West Wing office, and why pardoning the convicts who stormed the Capitol breaks the rule of law. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o If you enjoyed this podca...

Jan 22, 20258 min

Hold Ruling Class Criminals Accountable! (Quick Take)

Michael Steele speaks with Glenn Kirschner about our government's inability to hold Trump accountable for his crimes. They also discuss Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth's hearings. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner2 Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Jan 18, 202517 min

What Happens When Trump Takes Office? (with Glenn Kirschner)

Michael Steele speaks with Glenn Kirschner about the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza (and how MAGA is already taking credit for it), Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump, Merrick Garland's failings and what we can all expect on Inauguration Day. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner2 Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline...

Jan 16, 202553 min

"If You're Gonna Do Identity Politics, Do It Right" (Quick Take)

Michael Steele speaks with Tim Miller and Roland Martin about identity politics, how it informed the 2024 election and how to engage in identity politics "the right way." If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Tim Miller @Timodc Follow Roland Martin @rolandsmartin Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Jan 11, 202519 min

What Did We Learn from 2024? (with Karen Hunter, Tim Miller & Roland Martin)

Kicking off the new year, Michael Steele is joined by Karen Hunter, Tim Miller and Roland Martin for a barbershop discussion on the political landscape of 2025, how the Democratic Party needs to develop a more ruthless approach to win and how identity politics informed the 2024 election. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Karen Hunter @karenhunter Follow Tim Miller @Timodc Follow Roland Martin @rolandsmartin Follow Michael Steele @MichaelStee...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 20 min

Read What Jesus Said (Quick Take) [Rebroadcast]

This episode originally aired in December 2023. Michael Steele speaks with best-selling author Tim Alberta about his new book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism" and what Tim observed on the American Restoration Tour. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Tim Alberta @TimAlberta Follow Michae...

Jan 04, 202514 min

Evangelicals in the Age of Political Extremism: With Tim Alberta [Rebroadcast]

Michael Steele speaks with best-selling author Tim Alberta about his book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism." The pair discuss how Christian values in America have become enmeshed in MAGA politics, how the purpose of the Church has been misinterpreted, what Tim observed on the American Restoration Tour and what being a Christian means to him. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 5 min
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