

The Michael Steele Podcast
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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
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Jul 29, 2023 • 16min
Quick Take: "The Extraordinary Negro"
This is an excerpt from the episode "Conveying America's Racist History Through Comics: With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Joel Christian Gill."Michael is joined by Dr. Ibram X Kendi and Joel Christian Gill, the author and illustrator of the graphic novel, "Stamped from the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America." They discuss the art of conveying complex history through comics and the trope of the "extraordinary negro."Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stamped-Beginning-Graphic-History-America/dp/1984859439If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Dr. Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxkFollow Joel Christian Gill @joelchristiangillFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Jul 26, 2023 • 56min
The Everyday People of Politics: With JoJo From Jerz
Michael speaks with social media phenomenon Joanne Carducci, AKA JoJoFromJerz. The pair discuss the power of using your voice to get to the nerve of the conversation and draw everyday people into politics, despite the trolls you'll inevitably piss off. They also discuss DeSantis' curriculum on slavery, MTG's unintentional endorsement of Joe Biden and what's driving suburban women voters.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Jo @JoJoFromJerzFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Jul 22, 2023 • 18min
Quick Take: Fixing the Supreme Court
This is an excerpt from the episode "The Corruption of the Court: With Glenn Kirschner."Michael is joined by Glenn Kirschner, former federal U.S army prosecutor break down the imbalance and corruption that the Supreme Court engages in.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Glenn Kirschner: @glennkirschner2Follow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the Podcast @steele_podcast

Jul 19, 2023 • 51min
Blowback: With Miles Taylor
Michael Steele speaks with Miles Taylor about his new book, "Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump." Miles discusses his takeaway from blowing the whistle on Trump as a White House insider, the current Republican agenda and what a Trump 2.0 would look like.Check out Miles' book here: https://www.amazon.com/Blowback-Warning-Save-Democracy-Trump-ebook/dp/B0BHTL7ZYNIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Miles @MilesTaylorUSAFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Jul 15, 2023 • 16min
Quick Take: "You Know You're Totally Screwed, Right?"
This is an excerpt from the episode "The Stories and Politics of the FBI: With James Comey."Former FBI Director James Comey joins The Michael Steele Podcast. He speaks with Michael about his new crime novel, "Central Park West," and the real life people and events that inspired the book. The pair also discuss the politics of the FBI, Comey's time as FBI Director under President Trump, Hillary Clinton and the outcome of the 2016 election.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Central-Park-West-Crime-Novel/dp/1613164033Follow James Comey @ComeyFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the Podcast @steele_podcast

Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 1min
Conveying America's Racist History Through Comics: With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Joel Christian Gill
Michael is joined by Dr. Ibram X Kendi and Joel Christian Gill, the author and illustrator of the graphic novel, "Stamped from the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America." They discuss the five figures behind the history of racist ideology in America, the art of conveying complex history through comics and nation-wide book bans.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stamped-Beginning-Graphic-History-America/dp/1984859439If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Dr. Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxkFollow Joel Christian Gill @joelchristiangillFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Jul 8, 2023 • 14min
Quick Take: Biden's Age
This is an excerpt from the episode "What Trump's Indictment Means for 2024: With Rick Ungar."
Michael Steele speaks with Rick Ungar, former co-host of SiriusXM's Steele & Ungar, about Biden's age and approval ratings. The pair also discuss Pride Month and the boycotting of Bud Light.
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Jul 6, 2023 • 56min
The Corruption of the Court: With Glenn Kirschner
Michael is joined by Glenn Kirschner, former federal U.S army prosecutor, to discuss the political and legal circumstances regarding Donald Trump, The Supreme Court, and the cases surrounding them. They break down the imbalance and corruption that The Supreme Court engages in.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Glenn Kirschner: @glennkirschner2Follow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the Podcast @steele_podcast

Jul 1, 2023 • 17min
Quick Take: China and Tik Tok
This is an excerpt from the full episode "What Makes Bipartisanship Work: With Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi."Michael Steele speaks with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. The pair discuss the debt ceiling deal, how bipartisanship can succeed, getting through the culture wars and the United States' relationship with China.

Jun 24, 2023 • 18min
Quick Take: How Controversy Drives Online Virality
This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Rise and Fall of Digital Media: With Ben Smith."Ben Smith joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his book, "TRAFFIC: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral." The pair discuss the early days of digital media, the rise and fall of news sites like Buzzfeed News and how controversy drives traffic and virality.If you enjoyed stopping by the beauty shop, leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Ben Smith @semaforbenFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast


