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The Warning with Steve Schmidt

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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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Episodes

Ken Burns on the importance of telling America's story

Steve is joined by famed documentarian, Ken Burns to discuss some of his greatest works and the lessons we can learn from history. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...

Aug 27, 202358 minEp. 74

Steve Schmidt reacts to the 2024 Republican Presidential Debate on Fox News + Donald Trump & Tucker Carlson show the danger of the Republican Party

Steve Schmidt reacts to the first 2024 Republican Presidential Debate on Fox News featuring Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Vivek Ramaswamy & notably did not have Donald Trump in attendance. Later, Steve Schmidt breaks down the bizarre interview between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson and why their message is so dangerous. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: h...

Aug 24, 202317 minEp. 73

The 1 question Chris Christie has to answer about Donald Trump

Steve Schmidt breaks down the one question Chris Christie must answer at tonight's Republican debate if he has any shot of taking down Donald Trump. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Inst...

Aug 23, 202310 minEp. 72

Steve Schmidt explains who benefits most from Donald Trump skipping Republican debate

Steve Schmidt breaks down the decision by Donald Trump to skip the Republican debate on Wednesday, instead choosing to sit down with Tucker Carlson. Steve explains how this is an opportunity for Chris Christie and Tim Scott to prove they are viable contenders for the nomination, as opposed to Ron DeSantis. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.co...

Aug 22, 202315 minEp. 71

David Pepper explains how Ohio can become a blue state again

David Pepper, former chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, joins Steve to discuss how Ohio became a red state in the last decade and what Democrats can do to flip it blue in order to defeat Donald Trump. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook...

Aug 19, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 70

Why Donald Trump + Marjorie Taylor Greene would be a DISASTER in 2024

Steve Schmidt breaks down Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments that she is considering running for senate or being Donald Trump's running mate in 2024. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: http...

Aug 17, 202317 minEp. 69

How Mitch McConnell's failures led to the rise of Donald Trump

Steve Schmidt breaks down how the cowardice of Mitch McConnell led to the rise of Donald Trump and MAGA extremism in this country. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www...

Aug 16, 202312 minEp. 68

Trump indicted in Fulton County, Georgia; now facing 91 total charges

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump being incited in Georgia for 13 criminal counts centered on his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. This brings the total charges against the former President to 91 in 4 different districts. Steve breaks down why this is not normal and must be defeated at the ballot box. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me...

Aug 15, 202314 minEp. 67

Bomani Jones on whether sports unites or divides our country

Award-winning sports journalist joins Steve to discuss the explosion of sporting gambling, the Saudi's purchase of the PGA and whether sports can be a healing force in our country. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

Aug 14, 20231 hrEp. 66

Congressman Colin Allred on what it takes to defeat Ted Cruz

Texas Congressman Colin Allred joins Steve to discuss how his brief NFL career shaped his political outlook, his memories being on the floor of Congress on January 6th & how he plans to defeat Ted Cruz as he runs for Senate in 2024. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twit...

Aug 11, 202358 minEp. 65

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's UNHINGED interview on Newsmax

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump attacking Jack Smith and Fani Willis in a deranged interview on Newsmax. Steve explains that a media ecosystem like FOX News & CNN have helped prop up the former President and allowed him to lie to the country constantly. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stev...

Aug 10, 202317 minEp. 64

Why Republicans are TERRIFIED of Donald Trump's recent behavior

Steve Schmidt breaks down Donald Trump's recent behavior and why it could spell doom for Republicans in 2024. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewar...

Aug 09, 202315 minEp. 63

Steve Schmidt explains why Ron DeSantis' campaign is completely collapsing

Steve Schmidt reacts to the Bloomberg article breaking down the complete collapse of Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign. Steve explains that Ron's campaign is beyond saving and he has no chance of taking down Donald Trump for the 2024 republican nomination for president. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitte...

Aug 07, 202313 minEp. 62

Keli Goff on the biggest misconceptions about the writers' strike & Hollywood

Steve is joined by Keli Goff, an American producer, playwright, screenwriter and journalist to discuss how the writers and actors' guilds are fighting against the Hollywood studios, and why their struggle is important for all Americans. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twit...

Aug 06, 202354 minEp. 61

Steve Schmidt explains why Gavin Newson will "humiliate" Ron DeSantis on Fox News

Steve Schmidt reacts to the news that Ron DeSantis has agreed to a debate against Gavin Newsom moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity. He explains why Newsom will skewer the absurdities of the Tallahassee Mussolini, Fox News, & the MAGA base. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Fac...

Aug 05, 20239 minEp. 60

Steve Schmidt explains what Ron DeSantis’ campaign tells us about Donald Trump

Steve Schmidt reacts to Ron DeSantis saying he will slit throats on day one if he is elected president. Steve explains that Donald Trump has caused the demise of the Republican Party with his charged rhetoric and lack of respect for democracy. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Faceboo...

Aug 04, 202316 minEp. 59

Steve Schmidt explains the 1 thing that would allow Trump get away with January 6th

Steve Schmidt explains how American apathy and indifference led to the rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans. Steve breaks down that this combination could allow Trump to get away with his alleged crimes on and around January 6th. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: ht...

Aug 03, 202313 minEp. 58

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump charged with plotting to overturn 2020 election

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump’s latest indictment of four felonies, including for his role in the January 6th riots, which attempted to overturn the 2020 election. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c...

Aug 02, 202315 minEp. 57

Steve Schmidt exposes Kevin McCarthy's "witch hunt" of the Biden Family

Steve Schmidt breaks down how Kevin McCarthy’s openness to a MAGA-led impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden, in regards to his son, Hunter Biden’s business dealings, are nothing more than a political witch hunt. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchm...

Aug 01, 202315 minEp. 56

Steve Schmidt explains how Donald Trump still holds control over the Republican Party

Steve Schmidt explains how Donald Trump has still managed to control the Republican Party through a small percentage of primary voters. Steve breaks down how Trump's views are not reflected in a majority of Americans and they can not let their apathy result in Trump winning in 2024. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: htt...

Jul 31, 202318 minEp. 55

Maria Shriver on saving America's men, & a return to American optimism

Former First Lady of California Maria Shriver joins Steve to discuss how technology is impacting young people, how to reach men in crisis & discusses her hope for the future of the country. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 202353 minEp. 54

Steve Schmidt reacts to BRAND NEW charges against Donald Trump

Steve Schmidt reacts to prosecutors announcing additional charges against Donald Trump on Thursday in his alleged hoarding and hiding of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago bringing the number of total federal charges against Trump to 40. Steve explains how Trump continues to violate the rule of law and must be stopped in order to protect democracy. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Jul 28, 202318 minEp. 53

Steve Schmidt reacts to Mitch McConnell's mid-press conference freeze

Steve Schmidt reacts to Mitch McConnell's health scare during a press conference. Steve explains how older senators like McConnell and Dianne Feinstein have led to an apathetic country, which has left fertile ground for an authoritarian like Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 202314 minEp. 52

Steve Schmidt explains how 'Oppenheimer' is a reminder of dangers of electing Trump | The Warning

Steve Schmidt breaks down how the blockbuster movie, 'Oppenheimer', serves as a perfect reminder of the dangers of electing someone as corrupt and evil as Donald Trump and giving them the ability to start a nuclear war. He goes on to examine how sycophants like Kevin McCarthy and others only serve to increase the danger we all face by submitting to Trump's every whim. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewar...

Jul 26, 202319 minEp. 51

Steve Schmidt explains how Chris Christie & Tim Scott can beat Trump in GOP primary | The Warning

Steve Schmidt breaks down what a Republican presidential primary would look like if one of the candidates were to beat Donald Trump. He explains that with Ron DeSantis' campaign falling in the polls and lacking money, Chris Christie and Tim Scott are the two candidates who are best positioned to take on Trump, and can defeat him with some decisive wins in key early states. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://t...

Jul 25, 202315 minEp. 50

Fred Guttenberg on Hope after Parkland, Guns in America & Marco Rubio's lies

Fred Guttenberg joins Steve Schmidt to discuss finding hope after losing his daughter in the Parkland shooting, how to fix America's gun culture & his disappointing interactions with Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Marco Rubio. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 23, 202359 minEp. 49

Steve Schmidt reacts to Ron DeSantis and Florida's new Black history curriculum | The Warning

Steve Schmidt shares his reaction to the Florida Board of Education approving a new set of standards for how Black history should be taught in the state’s public schools. The new standards require instruction for middle school students to include “how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” Steve breaks down how Ron DeSantis’ “war on wokeism” has led us down this path and his brand of American fascism presents a clear and present danger to ...

Jul 22, 202315 minEp. 48

Steve Schmidt explains how Lindsey Graham's character decay led to a rotten Congress | The Warning

Steve Schmidt breaks down how Senator Lindsey Graham has had a dramatic fall from grace as he fully embraced Donald Trump and his autocratic tendencies. He lays out how this character decay has opened the door for other politicians to embrace their worst impulses and how general apathy from the American citizenry has allowed the rottenest people to be elected to Congress. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://th...

Jul 21, 202311 minEp. 47

Steve Schmidt reacts to Trump facing ANOTHER indictment over his role in January 6th

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump saying he received target letter from special counsel Jack Smith in regards to his role on January 6th. Trump is now facing his third indictment, albeit his first for his role in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 20, 202313 minEp. 46
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