The Michael Steele Podcast
The Michael Steele Podcast is a podcast hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Each week, Michael moderates a barbershop style discussion about the key political and cultural issues of the day. Michael brings his experience as an MSNBC political analyst and from a lifetime in politics to a podcast which transcends traditional political boundaries in order to dig deep and find real solutions.
Episodes
Ever wonder why some "leaks" result in massive investigations while others are ignored? It’s not always about national security—sometimes, it’s about the price tag. Michael Steele pulls back the curtain on the calculated strategy of using legal investigations to bankrupt small newsrooms and intimidate whistleblowers into silence. You’ll learn how the term "classified" is being used as a smokescreen for information the public ...
One wrong move in the Strait of Hormuz could send the global economy into a tailspin, yet the U.S. remains locked in a diplomatic stalemate that seems to have no exit strategy. Are we witnessing a massive disconnect in how the current administration reads the geopolitical chessboard? Michael Steele provides a sharp, skeptical look at the current trajectory and asks the hard question: Is anyone actually listening, or are we ju...
Can you afford to wait for the "American Dream" to include you again? Right now, 84% of American families are being forced to make impossible sacrifices—choosing between a full tank of gas and a full plate of food. While the billionaire class builds ballrooms, everyday citizens are watching the price per gallon soar and their electric bills become unmanageable. Michael Steele breaks down the stark disconnect between the wealt...
Imagine trying to convince a judge that a photo of seashells on a beach is actually a coded assassination plot. It sounds like a rejected script from a B-movie, but it is the current legal strategy being used to target James Comey. Michael Steele peels back the layers of what can only be described as the "epitome of dumb." We’re looking at a legal team so desperate to appease their "audience of one" that they are attempting t...
Why does one slip-up end a career for some, but barely move the needle for others? Michael Steele examines the "rhetoric gap" between Trump and Biden, arguing that while media fixations on verbal stumbles persist, there is a much deeper psychological shift in how the public actually processes modern leadership. Beyond a simple double standard, Michael offers a sharp look at why the traditional rules of political communication...
Thirteen soldiers are dead, troops are moving into the region, and the administration is threatening to level Iranian power plants—but is anyone actually at the helm? While the White House claims they are "negotiating" a deal, the reality looks less like a strategy and more like a high-stakes game of making it up as they go. Michael Steele breaks down the absurdity of a negotiation team that reportedly features Marco Rubio an...
Gas prices are surging to a national average of $4.09, inflation is climbing, and only 24% of Americans believe the costs of the war with Iran are actually worth it. Instead of economic solutions, President Donald Trump is leaning into distractions—from a "no tax on tips" policy that expires before he’d even leave office to a bizarre public feud with the Pope. Michael Steele cuts through the White House's mixed messages to sh...
After Pope Leo’s recent criticisms of the war, the response from Washington has been nothing short of "erratic." From J.D. Vance telling the Pontiff to be "careful" when discussing theology to Speaker Mike Johnson claiming the "Just War Doctrine" is a settled political matter, the lines between Church and State are getting dangerously blurry. Michael Steele gives a masterclass in moral clarity and breaks down the actual Catec...
Is the war actually over, or are we just watching a high-stakes "fanciful traipse" through military options? While the White House claims victory in Lebanon, the reality on the ground tells a much more chaotic story. Michael Steele breaks down why a 21-hour "deal" isn't just unrealistic—it’s dangerous. He dives into the gap between Maria Bartiromo’s latest presidential scoop and the actual strategy (or lack thereof) being exe...
Before the war, the Strait was open. Today, Iran holds more leverage than ever. Michael Steele breaks down the dangerous disconnect between the administration’s “video game” narrative and the reality of modern drone warfare. He explains how the geopolitical map just shifted—and what it means for global security.
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What happens when the Department of Justice stops representing you and starts representing only the White House? We are witnessing a systemic dismantling of the independence that once defined our legal institutions. For decades, the DOJ and FBI relied on "norms" rather than laws to remain non-partisan—but norms can be changed by whoever is in charge. Michael Steele dives into the mass firing of over 200 veteran federal prosec...
Is the government actually "broke," or is that just a convenient excuse? Michael Steele dismantles the myth that the U.S. must choose between national security and the survival of its most vulnerable citizens. While the White House claims we can’t "do it all," history tells a very different story.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight
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Imagine a government list—managed by Homeland Security and Social Security—that decides if you are "American enough" to cast a ballot. Michael Steele breaks down a disturbing shift in the political landscape: the push to turn citizenship verification into a tool for selective participation.
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You’re stuck in a security line for five hours, and Washington is busy playing a game of "he-said, she-said." Senator Kennedy says his new bill will fix everything—so why isn't it moving? Michael Steele dives into the "machinations of the Senate" to show you exactly where your tax dollars are getting stuck. He exposes the irony of Republican lawmakers holding up their own TSA funding bill just to avoid a vote on ICE.
Ever wonder why gas prices are hitting record highs while the White House claims we’re “winning”? It all comes down to a high-stakes gamble in the Strait of Hormuz that isn’t paying off for the average American. Michael Steele dives into the "absurdity" of current Iran relations. He breaks down the mysterious “big present” President Trump claims to have received and why experts argue we’ve actually traded a working deal for g...
A subpoena for James Comey has just hit the wires, but the details suggest the prosecution might be bluffing. Why is the Florida-based investigation specifically seeking documents rather than testimony? Michael Steele breaks down the legal chess match unfolding and the controversial role of Judge Aileen Cannon. Labeled as "dangerous" for her willingness to upend traditional court procedures, Cannon is accused of bending evide...
Think you’re ready for the next election? Think again. Your most fundamental right is under fire, and the "SAVE Act" is the weapon being used to strip it away. This isn’t just about voter ID—Michael Steele explains how it’s a move to sabotage our elections by making registration nearly impossible for tens of millions of Americans.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.co...
Are we being told the full story about the conflict in Iran? Michael Steele goes behind the closed doors of a classified Pentagon briefing to reveal what the administration isn't saying in public. He explores the dangerous gap between intelligence and emotional leadership, the reality of the Iranian government's stability, and why billions in taxpayer dollars are being requested without a clear end game. Tune in to understand...
Ever feel like the "reality" you hear on the news doesn't match the price tags at your local grocery store? You’re not alone. For years, a massive media engine has turned political claims into "truth" for millions of Americans. But right now, that engine is fracturing. Between rising gas prices and the reality of "new wars," Michael Steele discusses the gap between rhetoric and the pocketbook is becoming too wide to ignore.
Why do some loyalists get the boot while others survive the chaos? When names like Kristi Noem vanish from the inner circle, it’s easy to get distracted by the drama—but the real story is what hasn’t changed. Despite the shifting faces, the most controversial policies on mass deportation and detention remain steady and untouched. Michael Steele explores the "popcorn heads" surrounding the presidency—from Pam Bondi to the ever...
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