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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Mar 24, 2021 • 1h 3min
That Put Up Or Shut Up Moment: With Guest Kurt Bardella
Michael speaks with Kurt Bardella about the first crisis of the Biden administration with two mass shootings this week. Both are eager to see gun reform laws enacted, which are wildly popular across most segments of the American people. And of course, we have some country music appreciation!
Mar 19, 2021 • 58min
The Fever Hasn't Broken: With Guest Bill Kristol
Michael speaks with Guest Bill Kristol about the next steps for the Republican party and America post-Trump. How do we preserve and strengthen our Democracy?
Mar 16, 2021 • 17min
Quick Take: Inside/Outside Perspective
Michael speaks with guest Shayla Harris about the history of black religious life in America.
Mar 12, 2021 • 30min
Pushing Back On Crazy: With Guest Adam Kinzinger
Michael speaks with Congressman Adam Kinzinger. The two talk about what conservatism really means, and what the future of the party might look like.
Mar 8, 2021 • 16min
Quick Take: Getting Everyone To The Table
Michael talks with Guest Tiffany Cross about the strong potential development of a third party in American politics. More broadly, how do things change whenever all people are at the table?
Mar 5, 2021 • 50min
The Black Church, Black People Are Not a Monolith: With Guest Shayla Harris
Michael speaks with guest Shayla Harris about black religious life in America.
Mar 2, 2021 • 17min
Quick Take: The Cr@ppiest Elevator Speech
Michael speaks with Guest Rosa Brooks about policing in America.
Feb 24, 2021 • 1h 3min
No Unity with Racists: With Guest Tiffany Cross
Michael has an honest conversation with Tiffany Cross about the difference between policy disagreement and racism. They can both respect calls for unity over the former, but not the latter.
Feb 23, 2021 • 15min
Quick Take: Russia's New Asset
Listen along with Michael as Craig Unger tells the tale of Donald Trump's recruitment as a Russian asset. Craig is the author of American Kompromat, based on in-depth interviews with high-level sources in the KGB, CIA and FBI, among other thorough research.
Feb 19, 2021 • 56min
Policing In America: With Guest Rosa Brooks
Michael speaks with Guest Rosa Brooks about policing in America. They also discuss the value of the country's diverse makeup.
