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.
Episodes
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Nov 15, 2021 • 12min
Quick Take: Stand Up, Walk On
Michael speaks with John MchWhorter 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 10, 2021 • 37min
Integrity, Honesty And Truth: With Guest Brad Raffensperger
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”.
Nov 9, 2021 • 44min
How Did Wokeness Become Such a B*tch Slap?: With Guest John Mcwhorter
Michael speaks with John MchWhorter 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 5, 2021 • 25min
Quick Take: What The Hell Happened On Tuesday?
Michael talks with Democratic political strategist Maria Cardona and Republican political strategist Alice Stewart on what really happened in the elections this week. Alice and Maria's podcast, Hot Mics From Left To Right, can be found here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/hot-mics
Nov 2, 2021 • 12min
Quick Take: Through That Sense Of Hope And Connection
Michael speaks with Arsalan Iftikhar. The pair discuss religious extremism of all sorts. What is needed is religion which actually brings all people together, not apart.
Oct 29, 2021 • 10min
Quick Take: The F Word
Michael speaks with Senator Ben Nelson about the Filibuster.
Oct 26, 2021 • 8min
Quick Take: Democracy Is The Centerpiece
Michael's appearance on The Rick Ungar Show on October 13, 2021. The pair discuss the Democrat's legislative priorities. Michael points out that there is a lot of work to do on defense and repair of our democracy.
Oct 22, 2021 • 15min
Quick Take: Let's Focus On Outcomes
Michael speaks with Keith Boykin about the persistent disparities in the United States.
Oct 19, 2021 • 44min
Not Enough United States Senators: With Senator Ben Nelson
Michael speaks with Senator Ben Nelson about the loss of bipartisanship in the United States Senate. Partisanship has stifled the functioning of the institution.
Oct 14, 2021 • 31min
The Voting Rights Bill Still Sits In The Drawer: Appearance on The Rick Ungar Show
Michael's appearance on The Rick Ungar Show on October 13, 2021. The pair discuss the Democrat's legislative priorities. Michael points out that there is a lot of work to do on defense and repair of our democracy.
