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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Oct 11, 2021 • 16min
Quick Take: We Have A Choice
Michael speaks with guest Jennifer Rubin about how women saved Democracy.
Oct 8, 2021 • 1h 6min
I Keep The Flame Burning On What Republicanism Is: With Guest Keith Boykin
Michael speaks with Keith Boykin about the race to stop the darkening of America engaged in by some conservative white segments of the population. They discuss the relationship between Black people and the Republican party, including the question everyone is curious about: Why Michael is still a Republican.
Oct 5, 2021 • 12min
Quick Take: You're Not Defined By The Situation You Have Right Now
Michael speaks with Jarrett Adams. Adams was wrongfully convicted of a crime at age 17 and sentenced to 28 years in a maximum-security prison. He used the injustice he endured as motivation to become an advocate and attorney for others facing similar injustice.
Sep 30, 2021 • 1h 7min
Sh*t Changes When Women Have Had Enough: With Guest Jennifer Rubin
Michael speaks with guest Jennifer Rubin about how women saved Democracy.
Sep 29, 2021 • 12min
Quick Take: That's Some King Sh*t
In part 1 of this interview, Michael shares a warm and personal conversation with Tyler Merritt, who's new book "I Take My Coffee Black" delves into many facets of his life as a black man.
Sep 25, 2021 • 45min
Testimony to Perseverance: With Guest Jarrett Adams
Michael speaks with Jarrett Adams. Adams was wrongfully convicted of a crime at age 17 and sentenced to 28 years in a maximum-security prison. He used the injustice he endured as motivation to become an advocate and attorney for others facing similar injustice.
Sep 22, 2021 • 15min
Quick Take: The Pink Tie That The Terrorist Was Wearing
Michael Speaks with human rights lawyer Arsalan Iftikhar. The pair discuss Muslims in America, the “Great Replacement” conspiracy theory and much more.
Sep 20, 2021 • 35min
I Still Walk Out the Door as a Black Man, Part 2: With Guest Tyler Merritt
In part 2 of this interview, Michael shares a warm and personal conversation with Tyler Merritt, whose new book "I Take My Coffee Black" delves into many facets of his life as a black man.
Sep 16, 2021 • 41min
I Still Walk Out the Door as a Black Man: With Guest Tyler Merritt
In part 1 of this interview, Michael shares a warm and personal conversation with Tyler Merritt, whose new book "I Take My Coffee Black" delves into many facets of his life as a black man.
Sep 14, 2021 • 11min
Quick Take: The Way We Attempted to Deal With Our Complicated Reality
Michael and guest Randall Kennedy have a nuanced conversation about race, and the various terms black people have used to identify themselves.
