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
May 18, 2024 • 13 mins
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "When They Go Low: With Roland Martin."
Michael Steele speaks with Roland Martin, commentator and host of Roland Martin Unfiltered. The pair discuss the changing landscape of media, the future of broadcasting and the importance of understanding the business and adapting to new technologies. They also discuss the Trump trial, the relationship between Black men and Trump and whether Black peop...
Michael Steele speaks with Roland Martin, commentator and host of Roland Martin Unfiltered. The pair discuss the changing landscape of media, the future of broadcasting and the importance of understanding the business and adapting to new technologies. They also discuss the Trump trial, the relationship between Black men and Trump and whether Black peop...
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May 15, 2024 • 52 mins
Michael Steele speaks with historian, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, Doris Kearns Goodwin. The pair discuss Doris' latest book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s," which explores the personal journey of Doris and her late husband, Richard "Dick" Goodwin, as they delve into the 300 boxes of documents from the 1960s that they had collected. Michael and Doris discuss the idealism and challenges...
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May 14, 2024 • 2 mins
And now, for a moment of clarity...
Michael Steele discusses Trump's refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election and that if he loses in 2024 it won't be because the system is corrupt.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.
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Michael Steele discusses Trump's refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election and that if he loses in 2024 it won't be because the system is corrupt.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Follow Michael @MichaelSteele
Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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May 11, 2024 • 18 mins
This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Fall of the Republican Party: With Chris Vance."
Michael Steele speaks with former Washington State Party Chairman, Chris Vance about his new book, "The Fall of the Shining City: What Happened to the Republican Party. Why it Happened. And What Must Happen Now to Save American Democracy.” The pair discuss third parties and creating a new faction of the GOP, whether or not the GOP will ret...
Michael Steele speaks with former Washington State Party Chairman, Chris Vance about his new book, "The Fall of the Shining City: What Happened to the Republican Party. Why it Happened. And What Must Happen Now to Save American Democracy.” The pair discuss third parties and creating a new faction of the GOP, whether or not the GOP will ret...
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May 8, 2024 • 71 mins
Michael Steele speaks with Tony Award-winning retired Broadway producer turned moderate podcast host, Adam Epstein. The pair discuss the upcoming presidential election, polarization in politics and the need for a more moderate approach. Plus, Israel and Palestine and the protests on college campuses, the potential running mates for Trump and the challenges faced by Kamala Harris.
Check out "Dirty Moderate with Adam Epstein" https:/...
Check out "Dirty Moderate with Adam Epstein" https:/...
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May 4, 2024 • 14 mins
This is an excerpt from the full episode "The American Way: With Katty Kay."
Michael Steele speaks with BBC Correspondent and bestselling author, Katty Kay about the trial and death of OJ Simpson, whether or not he was guilty and how his trial would be received by the public if it occurred today.
Check out "Influential with Katty Kay" on YouTube.
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Michael Steele speaks with BBC Correspondent and bestselling author, Katty Kay about the trial and death of OJ Simpson, whether or not he was guilty and how his trial would be received by the public if it occurred today.
Check out "Influential with Katty Kay" on YouTube.
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
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May 2, 2024 • 47 mins
Michael Steele speaks with Bakari Sellers about his new book, "The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn't and How We All Can Move Forward Now." The pair discuss the missed opportunity for a third Reconstruction since the George Floyd protests in May of 2020. They also discuss the untapped power of Black men in America, raising Black boys in the current climate and the state of the Republican Party after Donald Trump.
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April 27, 2024 • 15 mins
This is an excerpt from the full episode "Let's Get Rid of Party Primaries: With Nick Troiano."
Michael Steele speaks with Nick Troiano about his new book, "The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy from the Fringes." The pair discuss how in 2024, 24 million independents will be locked out of closed primaries for president or Congress. They discuss the benefits of abolishing the primary system, the states that have already change...
Michael Steele speaks with Nick Troiano about his new book, "The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy from the Fringes." The pair discuss how in 2024, 24 million independents will be locked out of closed primaries for president or Congress. They discuss the benefits of abolishing the primary system, the states that have already change...
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April 25, 2024 • 61 mins
Michael Steele speaks with Roland Martin, commentator and host of Roland Martin Unfiltered. The pair discuss the changing landscape of media, the future of broadcasting and the importance of understanding the business and adapting to new technologies. They also discuss the Trump trial, the relationship between Black men and Trump and whether Black people identify with him due to shared experiences with the criminal justice system.
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April 23, 2024 • 2 mins
And now, for a moment of clarity...
Michael Steele discusses Bill Barr backing Donald Trump after denouncing him.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
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Michael Steele discusses Bill Barr backing Donald Trump after denouncing him.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Follow Michael @MichaelSteele
Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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April 20, 2024 • 13 mins
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Putting Politics Aside in Outer Space: With Astronaut Terry Virts."
Michael Steele speaks with former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut, Terry Virts. The pair discuss space tourism and the role Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk will have on space travel.
Check out Terry's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Leaving-Planet-Everything/dp/1523514566
If you enjoyed this podcast, be su...
Michael Steele speaks with former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut, Terry Virts. The pair discuss space tourism and the role Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk will have on space travel.
Check out Terry's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Leaving-Planet-Everything/dp/1523514566
If you enjoyed this podcast, be su...
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April 18, 2024 • 54 mins
Michael Steele speaks with former Washington State Party Chairman, Chris Vance about his new book, "The Fall of the Shining City: What Happened to the Republican Party. Why it Happened. And What Must Happen Now to Save American Democracy.” The pair discuss third parties and creating a new faction of the GOP, whether or not the GOP will return to being a party of Reagan and where the party goes moving forward.
Check out "The Fall of ...
Check out "The Fall of ...
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April 16, 2024 • 71 mins
Michael Steele speaks with BBC Correspondent and bestselling author, Katty Kay. The pair discuss the abortion ban in Arizona, Kamala Harris and the challenges faced by women in power, how Biden can win over voters, the war in Gaza and the trial and death of OJ Simpson.
Check out "Influential with Katty Kay" on YouTube.
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Follow Katty Kay @KattyKay_
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Check out "Influential with Katty Kay" on YouTube.
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Follow Katty Kay @KattyKay_
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April 13, 2024 • 14 mins
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part 2: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum."
Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum to discuss Michael's role in the Tea Party movement and the current iteration of the Republican party.
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Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum to discuss Michael's role in the Tea Party movement and the current iteration of the Republican party.
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend.
Check out Native Land Pod and ACross Genera...
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April 6, 2024 • 8 mins
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part I: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum."
Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. Tiffany, Angela and Andrew discuss the intention behind their new podcast, Native Land Pod and have a nuanced discussion on whether or not to engage with Black people considering casting their ballot for Trump.
If you enjoye...
Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. Tiffany, Angela and Andrew discuss the intention behind their new podcast, Native Land Pod and have a nuanced discussion on whether or not to engage with Black people considering casting their ballot for Trump.
If you enjoye...
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April 3, 2024 • 55 mins
Michael Steele speaks with Nick Troiano about his new book, "The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy from the Fringes." The pair discuss how in 2024, 24 million independents will be locked out of closed primaries for president or Congress. They discuss the benefits of abolishing the primary system, the states that have already changed their primary systems, and where third parties and ranked-choice voting fits into the mix.
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April 2, 2024 • 1 min
And now, for a moment of clarity...
Michael Steele discusses Trump selling his own Bibles.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Follow Michael @MichaelSteele
Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
Michael Steele discusses Trump selling his own Bibles.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Follow Michael @MichaelSteele
Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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March 30, 2024 • 13 mins
Michael Steele speaks with Dr. Phil about his new book, "We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity." The pair discuss the decline of religion's influence on society, preparing children and students for the world, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on society and the importance of speaking up for what you believe in.
Check out "We've Got Issues" here: https://www.amazon.com/Weve-Got-Issues-Strong-Amer...
Check out "We've Got Issues" here: https://www.amazon.com/Weve-Got-Issues-Strong-Amer...
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March 27, 2024 • 58 mins
Michael Steele speaks with former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut, Terry Virts. The pair discuss the International Space Station and crew dynamics amidst international war, Ukraine, STEM education in the U.S, space tourism and the extraterrestrial.
Check out Terry's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Leaving-Planet-Everything/dp/1523514566
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it wit...
Check out Terry's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Leaving-Planet-Everything/dp/1523514566
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it wit...
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March 24, 2024 • 17 mins
This is an excerpt from the full episode "How Guns Radicalized America: With Ryan Busse."
Ryan Busse once helped build one of the world's most iconic gun companies. Today, he's shining a light on how the gun industry radicalized America. Ryan speaks with Michael Steele about how the gun industry and the NRA have impacted American culture, why gun control laws don't pass, what role the GOP plays in protecting the Second Amendment and...
Ryan Busse once helped build one of the world's most iconic gun companies. Today, he's shining a light on how the gun industry radicalized America. Ryan speaks with Michael Steele about how the gun industry and the NRA have impacted American culture, why gun control laws don't pass, what role the GOP plays in protecting the Second Amendment and...
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