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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May 18, 2025 • 60min
Trump's Tour Through the Middle East is the Definition of Corruption
As Trump wraps up his tour through the Middle East, it's been made clear his goals are selling America to the highest bidder. Steve Schmidt breaks down the biggest moments on Trump's "corruption tour" and calls for a return to democratic principles.Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2025 • 1h 10min
A Look Inside The 2026 Midterms | A Conversation with Garry Kasparov
While it might seem far in the future, the 2026 midterm elections are approaching faster than you think. Steve Schmidt sits down with chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov to discuss the current crisis in America and the critical importance of the 2026 midterm elections.Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2025 • 11min
MAGA Loses Their Minds Over Picture of Seashells
After James Comey posted an innocent picture of seashells, the world of MAGA went crazy after convincing themselves it called for Trump's assassination. Steve Schmidt breaks down the "8647" controversy and highlights the hypocrisy in MAGA's reaction.Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2025 • 12min
WATCH: RFK Jr and Kristi Noem Put On Blast During Hearings
While Trump's cabinet is made up of conspiracists and sycophants, Democratic leadership in the Senate is finally taking a stand against their actions. Steve Schmidt looks at RFK Jr and Kristi Noem's hearings and commends those holding them accountable.Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14, 2025 • 14min
Democrats Can't Stop Trump Until They Look To The Future
While Trump is in the Middle East praising Arab leaders, the Democratic party's struggles continue back home. Steve Schmidt looks at Trump's meetings in Saudi Arabia and explains why the Democrats can't get it together to stop this madness.Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2025 • 11min
Trump's Qatari "Gift" Is Proof Of Bribes From Foreign Governments
While the American public screams for accountability in the White House, Trump is off in the Middle East behaving like a supplicant to Arab leaders. Steve Schmidt looks at the reaction to Trump's luxury plane "gift" and explains the cost of being bribed by foreign governments.Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2025 • 14min
Trump's Corruption Continues With Luxury Plane "Gift" From Qatar
Donald Trump has always been corrupt but, after receiving a "gift" from the Qatari government, he's no longer trying to hide his lack of morals from the American public. Steve Schmidt reacts to Trump's new "palace in the sky" and explains how it's a clear sign of government corruption at the highest level.Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2025 • 1h 10min
How Trump's Tariffs & Deportations Are Undermining Democracy | A Conversation with Ryan Lizza
Between his tariff wars and immigration actions, Donald Trump is destroying the rule of law in America. Steve Schmidt sits down with Ryan Lizza to discuss Trump's unlawful policies, judicial critiques of Trump's actions and the need for a pro-democracy movement.Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Future of the Democratic Party | A Conversation with Tara Palmeri
As the Trump administration destroys American values, our country is in desperate need of strong opposition leaders to emerge for the next major election. Steve Schmidt sits down with Tara Palmeri to discuss the current state of American politics, the importance of character in political leadership and potential presidential candidates for 2028.For more with Tara Palmeri, check out "The Tara Palmeri Show". Available on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 9, 2025 • 12min
WATCH: Kristi Noem Gets GRILLED By Senate
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared before the Senate yesterday and sparred with Senate Democrats over the Abrego Garcia case. Steve Schmidt explains how Noem's responses display a lack of respect for the Constitution that threatens American values.Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
