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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Oct 27, 2023 • 8min
Steve Schmidt explains why Mike Johnson's extreme beliefs make him a danger to America | The Warning
Steve Schmidt reacts to the Republicans electing Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. Steve breaks down why Johnson's fanatical beliefs on gay marriage, LGBTQ+ rights, climate change, abortion, and perhaps most of all, being an election denier, make him a danger to millions of American citizens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2023 • 8min
Why Donald Trump is to blame for rise in support of political violence | The Warning w Steve Schmidt
Steve Schmidt reacts to a very disturbing survey released by Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the Brookings Institution showing that nearly a quarter of Americans believe they may need to resort to political violence in order to save the country. Steve lays out why, ultimately, there is one person to blame for this finding: Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2023 • 13min
Steve Schmidt explains how politicians like Trump & Netanyahu lead the world to war | The Warning
Steve Schmidt breaks down how corrupt officials like Donald Trump and Bibi Netanyahu can destabilize their governments. This leaves their countries open to attacks from their enemies, like what happened in Israel and the devastation that has followed in Gaza. Steve explains how it's up to the voters to elect honorable politicians who can lead the world to peace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2023 • 9min
How much blame do Donald Trump & Matt Gaetz deserve for breaking GOP? | The Warning w/ Steve Schmidt
Steve Schmidt breaks down how much blame people like Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz, Kevin McCarthy, and others deserve for the current deplorable state of the Republican party. Steve explains that despite Matt Gaetz being responsible for ousting Kevin McCarthy from his position of Speaker of the House and Donald Trump breaking every norm, ultimately the power of making or breaking America's political parties rests with the voters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2023 • 16min
Steve Schmidt reacts to Joe Biden's powerful speech in defense of freedom & democracy | The Warning
Steve Schmidt explains the importance of Joe Biden's speech from the White House rallying support in the United States for countries fighting for freedom and democracy in Israel and Ukraine, much like FDR in World War II. Steve lays out how Biden is continuing the legacy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in holding America as the shining beacon on the hill. Steve breaks down how if America doesn't support its allies now, it will be forced to send its own soldiers to defend our own freedom in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2023 • 10min
Steve Schmidt exposes Republican lies blaming Democrats for their dysfunction | The Warning
Steve Schmidt reacts to Rep. Adam Scott's CNN interview and other instances of Republicans lying to blame Democrats for their own incompetence. Steve explains that MAGA gaslighting doesn't change the fact that Republicans are solely responsible for the ouster of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, their inability to select a new speaker, and the overall dysfunction in the House of Representatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2023 • 58min
David Pakman on Israel-Hamas war, dangers of Donald Trump & rise of anti-semitism | The Warning
Steve Schmidt sits down with David Pakman of The David Pakman Show (subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavidpakmanshow/) to speak about the increased dangers around the world. Steve and David discuss the situation in Gaza and what US and world involvement should look like in the Israel-Hamas war. They also speak on how this has led to a rise in anti-semitism around the world and how Donald Trump autocratic and nationalistic influences on the GOP have increased the divide between Democrats and Republicans more than ever before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2023 • 7min
Steve Schmidt explains unique danger Jim Jordan poses if elected Speaker of the House | The Warning
Steve Schmidt breaks down why, at a time when war is raging in the Middle East, Jim Jordan is especially unfit to be Speaker of the House. With the Israel-Hamas conflict and increasing chaos throughout the world, Steve lays out that America needs stable leadership. With Jordan's penchant for revenge politics, as well as his obvious red flags in the Ohio wrestling sexual assault scandal and his involvement in Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election, Steve explains that true danger that Jordan presents to the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2023 • 37min
Steve Schmidt & Greg Sargent discuss Israel-Hamas war; journalism in the age of Trump | The Warning
Steve Schmidt sits down with Washington Post columnist, Greg Sargent (give Greg a follow: https://twitter.com/ThePlumLineGS). Steve and Greg talk about American involvement in the Israel-Hamas war and how President Joe Biden can best effectively communicate US support for Israelis and win a political battle with Republicans. Greg also shares with Steve what it's been like to be a political journalist in the age of Donald Trump, House Republican's efforts to make Jim Jordan the Speaker of the House, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2023 • 8min
Steve Schmidt explains why Jim Jordan is "unfit" to be Speaker of the House | The Warning
Steve Schmidt breaks down the complete and total dysfunction among the Republican members of the House of Representatives and how their inability to govern will only increase if they move forward with plans to make Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio the next Speaker of the House. Steve explains how Jordan's complicity in trying to overturn the 2020 election in favor of Donald Trump and his petulant style of governing make him completely unfit to be second in the line of presidential succession. Steve goes on to talk about how Fox News' biggest names like Sean Hannity, have become the Republican conference themselves, even going as far as to pressure GOP holdouts to vote for Jordan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
