The Michael Steele Podcast
The Bulwark
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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Dec 22, 2021 • 18min
Quick Take: Accountability Matters
Michael speaks with Brian Klaas about his new book, "CORRUPTIBLE: Who Gets Power & How it Changes Us." The pair discuss the psychology behind why we choose the leaders we choose, how power attracts the wrong type of people and why it's relevant to our current political system.
Dec 18, 2021 • 1h 1min
Nothing Ever Gets Back to F*cking Normal: With Steve Schmidt
Michael speaks with Steve Schmidt about Biden's first year in office, and where we are nearly a year since the January 6th, 2021 insurrection. Schmidt reminds us that history always moves forward, not back.
Dec 16, 2021 • 26min
The Tax That Would Cost 80,000 Jobs: With Ed Towns
Michael speaks with Former Congressman Ed Towns about the Sensible Taxation and Equity Promotion (STEP) Act. The pair discuss how the STEP Act would strip away legacy wealth and slow upward mobility for small businesses and Black and Brown communities.
Dec 11, 2021 • 15min
Quick Take: Ending the Pandemic Once and For All
Michael speaks with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi about the reluctance of US vaccine manufacturers to license their vaccines for manufacture around the world or otherwise make them available for developing nations.
Dec 8, 2021 • 59min
What Conservatism Has Become: With Rick Wilson
Michael speaks with Rick Wilson about how Republicanism has diverged from Conservatism to become a party neither recognize. The pair discuss the lingering impact of Trumpism, future Lincoln Project plans, and how 2022 will decide the fate of 2024.
Dec 4, 2021 • 14min
Quick Take: The Honest Way
Michael talks with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The pair discuss Raffensperger's refusal to comply with then President Trump's direction to “find 11,780 votes.”
Dec 1, 2021 • 55min
Does Power Corrupt, Or Are Corrupt People Drawn To Power?: With Brian Klaas
Michael speaks with Brian Klaas about his new book, "CORRUPTIBLE: Who Gets Power & How it Changes Us." The pair discuss the psychology behind why we choose the leaders we choose, how power attracts the wrong type of people and why it's relevant to our current political system.
Nov 26, 2021 • 11min
Quick Take: Three Things That Would Save Black Lives Right Now
Michael speaks with John McWhorter about his new book “WOKE RACISM:How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America”. The pair discuss the harm that is done by well-intentioned people bringing every conversation back to structural racism and an unachievable goal of eradicating all racism. This takes focus away from policies that will make black people's lives better right now.
Nov 22, 2021 • 35min
What's The Holdup On Worldwide Vaccine Distribution?: With Guest Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Michael speaks with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi about the reluctance of US vaccine manufacturers to license their vaccines for manufacture around the world or otherwise make them available for developing nations. The pair also discuss investigations into the insurrection on January 6th.
Nov 18, 2021 • 35min
1 in 365: With Guest Shea Guillory
Michael speaks with Shea Guillory about sickle cell anemia, a genetic disease that affects one in 365 African Americans.
