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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Mar 13, 2026 • 11min
Steve Schmidt: MAGA Will Not Last Another Election
A rapid-fire rundown of a tumultuous week in U.S. politics and global crises. Discussion covers a high-profile political downfall amid alleged corruption. Conversation highlights contradictions between peace promises and aggressive policy. Analysis connects rising gasoline prices to geopolitical winners and warns of mounting risks of wider conflict.
Mar 12, 2026 • 8min
Steve Schmidt: Trump Will Use This War to Hide
They discuss a Kentucky primary tied to demands for releasing Epstein files and what that fight reveals about protecting powerful allies. A clip from a rally is dissected to show political endorsements as shields from scrutiny. The conversation shifts to a deadly strike in Iran and how denials and shifting narratives may be used to obscure larger cover ups and the human cost of war.
Mar 11, 2026 • 11min
Steve Schmidt: We Will Topple Trump’s Regime
A forceful critique of political leaders pushing young people into a war with no plan. Examination of corrupt foreign deals and how they empower rivals. A look at collapsing public trust in institutions and the economic and human costs tied to leadership choices. A rallying call to voters to remove a dangerous political movement from power.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 8min
Steve Schmidt: Trump Will Not Survive This Catastrophe
A fierce critique of propaganda and false victory claims around America's ongoing war. Analysis of rhetoric that shrinks complex military reality into a political talking point. A look at how foreign warfare drains resources from struggling domestic communities. A clear call to confront promises that proved to be lies and to change political power.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 8min
Steve Schmidt: This Is How Trump Will End America
A fiery breakdown of a sudden war launched without a plan and the risks of escalation with multiple countries drawn in. Sharp criticism of violent political rhetoric and media missteps. Discussion of disinformation around civilian casualties and how conflict may be used to distract from domestic scandals. A stark warning that a draft and troop deployments could become real for young Americans.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 1h 6min
Weekend Iran War Update with Malcolm Nance & Ken Harbaugh
Malcolm Nance, retired Navy senior chief and intelligence expert, analyzes Iran conflict strategy and risks. Ken Harbaugh, former Navy pilot and podcaster, offers frontline perspective on military planning and human costs. They discuss Trump's conduct at a dignified transfer, the limits of air power, risks of boots on the ground, nuclear/dirty-bomb threats, leadership failures, and how the war might unfold.
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Mar 7, 2026 • 50min
Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell: No More Air F*ck One. No More Love Palace
Dean Blundell, broadcaster and commentator, joins for a wide-ranging political conversation. They roast Kristi Noem’s downfall and probe alleged Air Force One scandals. They critique Markwayne Mullin’s rise and unpack how U.S. strikes may widen the war with Iran. They explore the political ties between MAGA and Israel and the domestic risks that follow.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 9min
Steve Schmidt: Trump’s Regime Will Consume Itself
A blistering critique of Kristi Noem’s tenure, alleging corruption and lawlessness. A look at congressional confrontations that expose conflicts of interest and aggressive rhetoric. Warnings about how absolute power can corrupt agency leadership. Calls for accountability and scrutiny of political allies and successors.
Mar 5, 2026 • 46min
Steve Schmidt & Don Lemon: Trump's Iran War Lies & Fallout After Kristi Noem’s Abysmal Testimony
Steve Schmidt, longtime political strategist and commentator, weighs in on the escalating conflict with Iran and the tangled, conflicting rationales behind recent U.S. actions. He outlines regional sectarian risks, economic and human costs, and how U.S.-Israel dynamics erode American leverage. The conversation then shifts to Kristi Noem’s criticized congressional testimony, alleged shady contracts, and warnings about threats to future elections.
Mar 5, 2026 • 7min
Steve Schmidt: Trump's Bad Judgement Will Cost Lives
A blistering takedown of inflammatory public rhetoric and its real-world consequences. Sharp critique of boastful war talk and calls for unchecked military escalation. Worries about allies, lack of planning, and the risk of widening sectarian conflict. A warning about reckless behavior that could endanger troops and civilians.
