

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.
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Aug 20, 2022 • 15min
Quick Take: When Trump Is Gone, Your Actions Will Be Remembered
From June 2022 Episode: Takeaways from the January 6th Hearings: With Rick Ungar. Rick Ungar joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss the January 6th hearings and Liz Cheney's statement to Republicans involved in the insurrection.

Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 10min
Democracy Is Gasping Its Last Breath: With Malcolm Nance
Michael Steele speaks with former naval intelligence and counter-terrorism officer, Malcolm Nance about his new book, "They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency.” The pair discuss the Trump Insurgency in the U.S (TITUS), the threat of domestic terrorism and a warning not of what's to come, but of what is already here. Malcolm also shares his thoughts on the FBI Mar-a-Lago search and discusses his on-ground perspective of the current situation in Ukraine.Check out Malcolm's book here:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250279002/theywanttokillamericans

Aug 13, 2022 • 16min
Quick Take: The Media Wasn't Ready
Jonathan Lemire joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Big Lie: Election Chaos, Political Opportunism, and the State of American Politics After 2020" and the role the media played in perpetuating Trump's lies.
Check out the book here: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/the-big-lie/

Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 8min
Forming a Successful Third Party: With Miles Taylor and Former Rep. Joe Sestak
Michael speaks with Miles Taylor and Former Congressman Joe Sestak about the new third party, Forward. They discuss what Forward is and isn't, how it will change the political landscape and the barriers of creating a successful third party. Michael, Miles and Joe also discuss the FBI search at Trump's Mar-a-Lago and why no one is above the law.If you like this podcast, share it with a friend or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Aug 6, 2022 • 16min
Quick Take: The Turd in the Punchbowl
Tim Miller joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Why We Did It: A Travelogue from the Republican Road to Hell." The pair discuss what it takes to be a player in "The Game," Tim's time working with Reince Priebus at the RNC and the kinds of Republicans involved in the transition to Trumpism, from "Messiahs" and "Little Mixers" like Chris Christie, to "Nerd-Revengers" like Sean Spicer.Check out the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Did-Travelogue-Republican/dp/0063161478If you like this podcast, give us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts!

Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 6min
I Keep The Flame Burning On What Republicanism Is: With Keith Boykin [Rebroadcast]
Note: This episode originally aired in October of 2021.Michael speaks with Keith Boykin about the politics of a darkening America. They discuss the relationship between Black people and the Republican party, including the question everyone is curious about: Why Michael is still a Republican.

Jul 30, 2022 • 14min
Quick Take: Put People First
U.S Senatorial candidate Evan McMullin discusses his run against Utah incumbent Mike Lee, putting country over party as an Independent.If you enjoy this podcast, make sure to give it five stars on Apple Podcasts!

Jul 27, 2022 • 51min
The Tentacles of 'The Big Lie': With Jonathan Lemire
Jonathan Lemire joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Big Lie: Election Chaos, Political Opportunism, and the State of American Politics After 2020." The pair discuss the role the media played in perpetuating Trump's lies, how Trump's deceit led to January 6th and how the 2024 election might shape out with Trump as a candidate.Check out the book here: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/the-big-lie/

Jul 23, 2022 • 18min
Quick Take: Is America Progressive?
Michael Steele and Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta discuss the January 6th hearings, expanding the Supreme Court, the national messaging of the Democratic party.

Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 6min
Why We Did It: With Tim Miller
Tim Miller joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Why We Did It: A Travelogue from the Republican Road to Hell." The pair discuss what it takes to be a player in "The Game," Tim's time working with Reince Priebus at the RNC, the struggle of compartmentalizing being a gay man and being a Republican and the kinds of Republicans involved in the transition to Trumpism, from "Messiahs" and "Little Mixers" like Chris Christie, to "Nerd-Revengers" like Sean Spicer.Check out the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Did-Travelogue-Republican/dp/0063161478If you like this podcast, give us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts!


