The Trump administration recently reassigned Kari Lake to dismantle Voice Of America, a government funded broadcaster. Michael Steeles delves into the motivations behind these actions, the impact on global soft power, and the broader quest to rebuild trust in government institutions. 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.youtub...
Apr 28, 2025•5 min
Michael Fanone didn't ask for a preemptive pardon from Biden, but he got one anyway. He speaks with Michael Steele about this, as well as how learning about the dark history of American law enforcement helped him to understand why there's so much resentment towards cops today. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Michael Fanone on Substack @MichaelFanone Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark ...
Apr 26, 2025•13 min
Michelle Obama breaks the silence regarding her absence from Trump's inauguration. Michael Steele reacts and suggests Republicans could learn a thing or two from Michelle Obama about breaking away from stupid. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 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 ...
Apr 24, 2025•4 min
Michael Steele is joined by Michael Fanone. The pair discuss the January 6th pardons, how Trump is bypassing the constitution to target immigrants and the role law enforcement is playing in this process. Plus, the time Mike convinced Nancy Pelosi to let him drink beers on the lawn of the Capitol. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Michael Fanone on Substack @MichaelFanone Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Michael Steele speaks with Congressman Suhas Subramanyam about how MAGA supporters are beginning to see the impact of DOGE in their own communities. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rep. Suhas Subramanyam @RepSuhas Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Apr 22, 2025•16 min
Michael Steele is joined by Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. The pair discuss what DOGE cuts will mean for America’s future, and how even MAGA supporters are beginning to see the impact in their own communities. Plus, how these cuts are hurting America’s ability to be a global leader in tech, science, and innovation. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rep. Suhas Subramanyam @RepSuhas Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @stee...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Michael Steele speaks with Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, authors of the new book "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House." They discuss why Democratic leadership didn't tell Biden not to run in 2024, how Obama and Nancy Pelosi tried to get Biden to drop out of the race and Biden's refusal to endorse Kamala Harris. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Inside-Wildest-Battle-White/dp/0...
Apr 12, 2025•23 min
Michael Steele dissects the looming fears of a recession echoed by Wall Street's elite, the tensions between Trump and prominent figures over trade policies, and the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions on deportations. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 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 enjoy...
Apr 11, 2025•11 min
What exactly happened during Kamala Harris’ short-lived 107-day presidential campaign that made her lose the election? Michael Steele speaks with Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, authors of the new book "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House." They discuss how a single Trump ad helped sink Kamala’s chances, Biden’s refusal to endorse her, and the private efforts by Obama and Pelosi to oust Biden without putting Kamala on the ticket. Plus, what lessons Democrats must take from 2024 ...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Michael Steele speaks with Jim Acosta about Elon Musk's attempt to win the Supreme Court Wisconsin election and the terrible consequences we must face if Ukraine falls. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Jim Acosta @Acosta Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Apr 05, 2025•22 min
Michael Steele speaks with Jim Acosta about how Trump's out of touch tariffs will impact Americans and how journalists should approach reporting the second Trump term. Plus, Elon Musk's attempt to win the Supreme Court Wisconsin election and the terrible consequences we must face if Ukraine falls. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Jim Acosta @Acosta Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @B...
Apr 03, 2025•57 min
Michael Steele discusses Pete Hegseth's recklessness with sensitive national secrets and the importance of holding officials accountable. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 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!...
Apr 02, 2025•6 min
Michael Steele speaks with Katherine Stewart, an expert on religious nationalism, about the roles of wealthy funders and Christian nationalist movement leaders to subvert democracy. Check out her latest book, Money, Lies and God here: https://www.amazon.com/Money-Lies-God-Movement-Democracy/dp/163557854X If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Katherine Stewart @kathsstewart Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast F...
Mar 29, 2025•22 min
Michael Steele speaks with Katherine Stewart, an expert on religious nationalism and the assault on American democracy, about her book, "Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy." The pair discuss the roles of various groups, such as wealthy funders and Christian nationalist movement leaders to subvert democracy. They also discuss Pete Hegseth's Signal group chat, the abuse of power in the Church and the urgent need for citizens to defend democratic principles. Che...
Mar 27, 2025•54 min
Michael Steele speaks with New York Times opinion columnist and author Ross Douthat about his new book, "Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious." The pair discuss the biggest stumbling blocks for religious belief in America today. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Why-Everyone-Should-Religious/dp/0310367581 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Ross Douthat @DouthatNYT Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podc...
Mar 22, 2025•16 min
Michael Steele breaks down how President Trump could transform the United States, how he's distracting the country with his melodrama, and the reality of the consequences of electing an outright liar. 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, ...
Mar 20, 2025•9 min
Michael Steele speaks with New York Times opinion columnist and author Ross Douthat about his new book, "Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious." The pair discuss how political identity now overshadows religious identity, the decline of religion in the U.S and how we can begin to reconcile science and faith. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Why-Everyone-Should-Religious/dp/0310367581 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follo...
Mar 20, 2025•53 min
Michael Steele discusses the deportation of a U.S. citizen child recovering from brain cancer and how President Trump was blocked from using the Alien Enemies Act for mass deportations. 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 leav...
Mar 19, 2025•5 min
Michael Steele speaks with Republican strategist, Lincoln Project co-founder and NYT best-selling author, Rick Wilson. The pair discuss the importance of everyday people speaking out against the current administration, how power-hungry Marco Rubio is being humiliated by Trump and what needs to happen in order to prepare for the 2026 midterms. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Fo...
Mar 15, 2025•22 min
Michael Steele speaks with Republican strategist, Lincoln Project co-founder and NYT best-selling author, Rick Wilson. The pair discuss the havoc Elon Musk and Donald Trump have wreaked on national and global stability. Plus, the importance of outspoken opposition, how power-hungry Marco Rubio is being humiliated by Trump and what needs to happen in order to prepare for the 2026 midterms. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Wilson @TheRic...
Mar 13, 2025•52 min
Michael Steele details the groundswell movement happening across the country in protest of the Trump administration as well as Trump's ultimate endgame in Ukraine. 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 Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/th...
Mar 12, 2025•7 min
Michael Steele speaks with Sophia A. Nelson about Trump's joint address on Tuesday, including his rhetoric on DEI. Plus, Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy, America's relationship with Russia and how Donald Trump is similar to King George the Third. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Sophia A. Nelson @IAmSophiaNelson Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline...
Mar 08, 2025•21 min
Michael Steele speaks with Sophia A. Nelson, scholar, author, and DEI facilitator, about Trump's joint address on Tuesday, including his rhetoric on DEI, meritocracy and the culture wars. Michael and Sophia also discuss our current era of Post Reconstruction 2.0, white folks' misinterpretation of 'wokeness,' Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy and America's relationship with Russia. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Sophia A. Nelson @IAmSophiaNel...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Michael Steele reacts to Trump's Joint Address to Congress on March 5, 2025. 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!
Mar 06, 2025•9 min
Michael Steele breaks down President Trump's poor reaction to the release of the Epstein Files and further explains America's embarrassing moment in the White House with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 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!...
Mar 05, 2025•9 min
Michael Steele speaks with Ryan J. Reilly, justice reporter for NBC News, about what Kash Patel and Dan Bongino joining the FBI means for America. Check out Ryan's book, “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System,” here: https://www.amazon.com/Sedition-Hunters-January-Justice-System/dp/1541701801 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Ryan Reilly @ ryanjreilly.com Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_po...
Mar 03, 2025•15 min
In this episode of Make Mine A Double, Michael Steele dives into the chaotic exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky during a recent Oval Office meeting. Joined by former Congressman Denver Riggleman, they dissect the awkward moments, J.D. Vance's controversial remarks, and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. From discussing the disrespect shown to Zelensky to the broader ramifications of Trump's approach to diplomacy, this episode offers a critical look at a pivo...
Feb 28, 2025•21 min
Michael Steele reacts to Musk taking charge in Trump's first cabinet meeting as the most important man in the room and Rep. Marjorie Greene Taylor stating that federal employees don't deserve their 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 Michael Steele ...
Feb 27, 2025•12 min
Michael Steele speaks with Ryan J. Reilly, justice reporter for NBC News whose reporting on the Capitol attack has been cited by the Jan. 6 committee and the FBI. The pair discuss the everyday Americans that beat the FBI at investigating the insurrection, what Kash Patel's confirmation and this new version of the FBI means for America and how Trump is trying to rewrite January 6th. Check out Ryan's book, “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System,” here: https://www.amazon.com/S...
Feb 27, 2025•56 min
Michael Steele discusses Elon Musk's role in firing federal employees and how Trump is failing to address the price of eggs and rising cases of Bird Flu. 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 Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-...
Feb 25, 2025•9 min
