The Michael Steele Podcast

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.

Trump's Menagerie of Misfits (with John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer & Symone Sanders-Townsend)

Michael Steele is joined by John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer and Symone Sanders-Townsend to discuss Trump's unqualified cabinet picks, the role media played in the 2024 election and how Elon Musk has replaced JD Vance as surrogate Vice President. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsang Follow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayer Follow Symone Sanders-Townsend @SymoneDSanders Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

11-21
55:02

A Moment of Clarity: Trump Cares More About Elon Musk than JD Vance

Michael Steele and co-hosts of MSNBC's The Weekend discuss Elon Musk's prominent role in Trump's administration and the lack of JD Vance in the news. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_ste... Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:l4yn... Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-mich...

11-20
06:29

"Actually, Black Men Showed Up and Voted for the Black Lady"

Michael Steele speaks with Elie Mystal about what makes 2024 different from 2016, how Black men did, in fact, show up for Kamala Harris (and white women didn't) and how much the Democratic party is reliant upon the volunteer labor of Black women. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Elie Mystal @ElieNYC Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

11-16
17:40

What to Expect from a Second Trump Term (with Elie Mystal)

Michael Steele speaks with Elie Mystal roughly one week after the re-election of Donald Trump. They discuss what they anticipate from the next Trump term, what makes 2024 different from 2016, how Black men did, in fact, show up for Kamala Harris (and white women didn't) and how Merrick Garland failed to bring Trump to trial. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Elie Mystal @ElieNYC Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

11-14
01:00:36

A Moment of Clarity: "Anyone saying that needs to check themselves"

Michael Steele challenges those who argue against elevating women and Black people post-election. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele?hl=en Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcast Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o

11-12
05:10

How Elon Musk and RFK Jr. Will Influence Trump's Second Term

This is an excerpt from the full episode, America Wanted Trump to Win (with Rick Wilson) Michael Steele speaks with Rick Wilson (Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project) about Trump's re-election and how Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will influence Trump's next term. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

11-10
14:12

America Wanted Trump to Win (with Rick Wilson)

Michael Steele speaks with Rick Wilson (Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project) about Trump's re-election. The pair discuss the factors that led to Trump winning and Kamala losing, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s influence on Trump's next term and what Trump in charge of all three branches of government would mean for the country. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

11-07
57:26

What It Means to be a Republican Voting for Kamala on Tuesday

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "If His Own Former Staff Don't Support Him, Why Should You?" (with Olivia Troye and Sarah Matthews) Michael is joined by Olivia Troye and Sarah Matthews, two former Trump administration officials who are casting their vote for Kamala Harris this November. The conversation touches on the messages sent at the final Trump and Harris rallies and what it means to be a Republican voting Democrat this fall.

11-04
14:20

"If His Own Former Staff Don't Support Him, Why Should You?" (with Olivia Troye and Sarah Matthews)

Welcome to the beauty shop. Michael is joined by Olivia Troye and Sarah Matthews, two former Trump administration officials who are casting their vote for Kamala Harris this November. The conversation touches on General John Kelly's recent comments about Trump, the messages sent at the final Trump and Harris rallies and what it means to be a Republican voting Democrat this fall. If you enjoyed stopping by the beauty shop, leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Olivia Troye @OliviaTroye Follow Sarah Matthews @SarahAMatthews1 Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

11-02
01:14:57

The Calculated Lies of Donald Trump

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Art of Political Lying (and Why Republicans Do It More) (with Bill Adair)" Michael Steele speaks with Bill Adair, Duke Professor and founder of the fact-checking site PolitiFact about the epidemic of political lying and why Republicans do it more. Michael also discusses his time as RNC Chairman when he was asked to lie about the birtherism surrounding Former President Barack Obama. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out "BEYOND THE BIG LIE: The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans Do it More, and How it Could Burn Down Our Democracy?" here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Beyond-the-Big-Lie/Bill-Adair/9781668050705 Follow Bill Adair @BillAdairDuke Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

10-27
17:39

The Art of Political Lying (and Why Republicans Do It More) (with Bill Adair)

Michael Steele speaks with Bill Adair, Duke Professor and founder of the fact-checking site PolitiFact about the epidemic of political lying, why Republicans do it more and how we can begin to make political lying unpopular and unacceptable. Michael also discusses his time as RNC Chairman when he was asked to lie about the birtherism surrounding Former President Barack Obama. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out "BEYOND THE BIG LIE: The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans Do it More, and How it Could Burn Down Our Democracy?" here:  https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Beyond-the-Big-Lie/Bill-Adair/9781668050705 Follow Bill Adair @BillAdairDuke Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

10-24
01:05:57

What Makes This Election Different Than 2020

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "How Latino Voters Are Transforming Democracy (with Mike Madrid)" Mike Madrid speaks with Michael Steele about how many Republicans are anti-Trump and why, the challenge Democrats face in effectively messaging to Latino voters and what makes this election different than 2020. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Mike Madrid's book, "The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy" here: https://www.amazon.com/Latino-Century-Americas-Transforming-Democracy/dp/1668015269 Follow Mike Madrid @madrid_mike Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

10-21
16:06

How Latino Voters Are Transforming Democracy (with Mike Madrid)

Mike Madrid speaks with Michael Steele about why Republicans are bailing on Trump and supporting Harris, the challenge Democrats face in effectively messaging to Latino voters, the factors that impact Latino voting behavior and the key elements that make this election different than 2020. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Mike Madrid's book, "The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy" here: https://www.amazon.com/Latino-Century-Americas-Transforming-Democracy/dp/1668015269 Follow Mike Madrid @madrid_mike Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

10-17
01:09:53

A Moment of Clarity: The Problem Is In the House

And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele reacts to Trump discussing whether this election day will be peaceful. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

10-14
07:00

Letting Go of the Republican Party

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Can We Please Return to Common Sense Politics? (with Leigh McGowan, AKA PoliticsGirl)" Michael Steele speaks with Leigh McGowan (PoliticsGirl) about letting go of the current version of the Republican party and the Republicans like Liz Cheney casting their ballots for Kamala Harris this November. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Leigh's New York Times bestseller, "A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It" here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Common-Sense-America-Before/dp/166806643 Follow Leigh McGowan @IAmPoliticsGirl Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

10-12
11:22

Can We Please Return to Common Sense Politics? (with Leigh McGowan, AKA PoliticsGirl)

Leigh McGowan AKA PoliticsGirl speaks with Michael Steele about how conservatives must destroy MAGA in order to get their party back, the evolution of the Harris Walz campaign, Republicans like Liz Cheney voting Democrat this fall and how we can begin to return to common sense politics. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Leigh's New York Times bestseller, "A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It" here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Common-Sense-America-Before/dp/1668066432 Follow Leigh McGowan @IAmPoliticsGirl Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

10-10
01:02:55

The Disappointing Behavior of Black Republican Men

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Finding Faith (with Don Lemon)" Don Lemon flips the script and interviews Michael. The pair discuss Michael's evolution, the lessons he learned from his mother and the disappointing behavior of Black Republican men, such as Byron Donalds and Mark Robinson. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Was-Lost-Search-America/dp/0316567698 Follow Don Lemon @donlemon Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

10-07
15:18

A Moment of Clarity: Unfit for Office

And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele discusses what makes J.D Vance unfit for office. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

10-07
03:51

Finding Faith (with Don Lemon)

Don Lemon speaks with Michael Steele about faith, politics and his new book, "I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America." Don discusses growing up as gay in the Southern Black Church, his journey with religion and his departure from CNN. The pair also discuss Michael Steele's personal evolution, the lessons he learned from his mother and the disappointing behavior of Black Republican Men. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Was-Lost-Search-America/dp/0316567698 Follow Don Lemon @donlemon Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast   Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

10-03
01:13:07

How Kamala Dominated Trump At The Presidential Debate

This is an excerpt from the full episode, " From Neglect to Power: Family, Trauma and Politics (with Mary L. Trump)." Michael Steele speaks with Mary L. Trump about her new book, Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir. The pair discuss how Kamala dominated Trump at the presidential debate and the cognitive decline of Donald J. Trump.

09-28
13:46

Steven Mechura

Hello I love you guys' podcast. Put all your listeners know most of the stuff you're talking about. You guys have to put the local news on the spot for not reporting a lot of this on the news, so everybody can hear it. And the national news, you only hear what they want you to know. Thank you for your work.

10-10 Reply

Madeline Holland

So, Mr. Steele, I'm pretty old. I've had time to observe. It's my perception that the economy, with very few exceptions, responds rather slowly. Any given president inherits the economy of his/her predecessor. trump inherited an economy that was the result of 8 years of Obama. In his 4 years he messed it up. So Biden inherited an economy that trump had messed up. I never hear news people or commentators discuss this phenomenon. I wish they would. Thanks for reading this.

09-27 Reply

Linnea Johnson

I just watched a YouTube video on a community forum held at the Sylacauga First Baptist Church in Alabama. It was a good illustration of what's playing out across the country. I loved the response of a Black man who spoke at the end. He was so logical, practical, and reassuring in a way that gives me hope for our country. The headline was "Alabama Lawmakers Answer Questions on Immigration."

09-26 Reply

Linnea Johnson

I just watched a YouTube video on a community forum held at the Sylacauga First Baptist Church in Alabama. It was a good illustration of what's playing out across the country. I loved the response of a Black man who spoke at the end. He was so logical, practical, and reassuring in a way that gives me hope for our country. The headline was "Alabama Lawmakers Answer Questions on Immigration."

09-26 Reply

Nuggie New

I think women without biological children should not have to pay taxes which support schools and education.

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