The Warning with Steve Schmidt

There is a very significant, “exhausted majority” of Americans looking to move past this rotten moment in American life. They have lost trust and faith in government, business, media and not-for-profit institutions at a moment of technological, cultural and economic upheaval. Fascism did not rise in the 1930s because it was strong, but rather, because democracy was weak. The cycle is repeating itself with a new extremism rising in 2020s America. On the podcast – consistent with the mission of The Warning newsletter offered on Substack and The Warning YouTube channel – I will be joined by interesting guests – some familiar, and some you may never have heard of – to discuss the political and cultural currents that are shaping our times, as well as the unseen forces driving politics that are rarely discussed on cable news. It's important for you to hear from a diverse range of voices – not just me – about the issues facing America today.

Steve Schmidt: Trump’s Year of Lies and Corruption

In 2025, Donald Trump and his regime executed an authoritarian playbook that degraded American democracy. Steve Schmidt looks back at the first year of Trump’s return to office and warns of what may come in 2026. Today's Merch: The Warning https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/the-warning-tee-3 SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-31
17:44

Steve Schmidt: Trump Serves Only Himself

Donald Trump’s meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu shows how his ego continues to drive American foreign policy. Steve Schmidt exposes the dangerous impact behind Trump’s self-obsession and what it means for America as 2026 approaches. Today's Merch: Make America Decent Again https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/mada-hat SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-30
14:19

Steve Schmidt: Trump’s Appeasement of Putin Threatens the World

Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin before meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss an elusive peace deal at Mar-a-Lago. Steve Schmidt breaks down Representative Mike Turner’s comments and explains why appeasing Putin threatens the entire world. Today's Merch: Lincoln Legacy Mughttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/lincoln-legacy-mug SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-29
14:33

There's no smoking gun

Steve Schmidt joined MS NOW's "Velshi" to discuss the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files. He argues that there is nothing more to learn, and that Congress, a co-equal branch of government, should use its power to jail Pam Bondi for inherent contempt if she fails to comply with the law. SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-28
19:42

Steve Schmidt: Trump Is RUINING Christmas in America

Trump’s return to office has been a year of chaos, abuse, and moral collapse. Steve Schmidt explains what has been lost and why Americans must vote MAGA out of power before even more damage is done. Today's Merch: WRECK THE HALLShttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/wreck-the-halls-ugly-christmas-sweatshirt SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-25
13:59

Steve Schmidt: How Trump's Corruption Costs Americans

Trump and his regime have corrupted the media, abusing the American people’s trust and sense of decency. Steve Schmidt explains how journalists like Sharyn Alfonsi are fighting back and why Trump’s reckoning is finally arriving. Today's Merch: STANDUP FOR YOUR RIGHTShttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/standup-for-your-rights-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-24
15:51

Steve Schmidt: MAGA Is NOT “Righteous”

Erika Kirk endorsed JD Vance for 2028 at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest. Steve Schmidt reacts to their racist rhetoric and the exploitative use of religion to justify it. Today's Merch: LINCOLN LEGACY MUGhttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/lincoln-legacy-mug SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-23
15:55

Steve Schmidt WARNS: Bari Weiss Is Censoring the Truth

Bari Weiss killed a 60 Minutes episode about the brutal prison in El Salvador where the Trump regime illegally deported Venezuelans. Steve Schmidt explains why burying this story is an act of political cowardice and a danger to every American. Today's Merch: STEPHEN MILLER SUCKShttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/stephen-miller-sucks-crewneck-1 SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-22
17:08

Steve Schmidt: Trump Is No Kennedy

Trump is renaming the Kennedy Center the Trump-Kennedy Center. Steve Schmidt confronts his narcissism and explains why MAGA is falling apart at the seams. Today's Merch: Corrupt Imbeciles Mughttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/corrupt-imbeciles-mug SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-19
15:31

Steve Schmidt EXPOSES Trump's Broken Promises

Trump went on prime-time television to tell America he’s doing a great job and that our country's problems aren't real. Steve Schmidt dismantles his lies and implores us to take away Trump’s power in the midterms. Today's Merch: Make America Decent Againhttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/mada-hat SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-18
14:41

Steve Schmidt BLASTS Trump Regime for Incompetence

Susie Wiles embarrassed herself in a two-part Vanity Fair interview. Steve Schmidt breaks down her revelations and what they expose about the Trump administration’s misconduct. Today's Merch: DOWN WITH THE KINGhttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/down-with-the-king-cotton-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-17
14:52

Steve Schmidt SLAMS MAGA’S Trump Worship During Tragedies

Lindsey Graham praises Trump’s political performance, contradicting his own past warnings about the danger Trump posed. Steve Schmidt reacts to MAGA's response to this weekend’s tragedies and the threat of a president who hates his country. Today's Merch: WRECK THE HALLShttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/wreck-the-halls-ugly-christmas-sweatshirt SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-16
14:34

Bari Weiss’s Cowardice Fuels Extremism

Bari Weiss interviewed Erika Kirk on CBS and didn’t ask a single critical question. Steve Schmidt dissects how Weiss and Kirk sanitize extremism and the radicalization behind MAGA’s propaganda machine. Today's Merch: FASCISM MUGhttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/fascism-mug SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-15
15:02

Steve Schmidt REACTS to Donald Trump's Vile Slurs Against Rob Reiner and His Wife

Following the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, Steve Schmidt reacts to the evil and disgraceful comments made by the president of the United States. He reflects on the sickness in our society, and whether the sycophants within the MAGA regime will even react to the wretched words of their dear leader. Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-15
16:41

Steve Schmidt Destroys Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem fled a congressional hearing after being confronted over deporting a U.S. veteran. Steve Schmidt explains why this moment marks a new low, and how an unchecked Homeland Security Department enables authoritarianism. Today's Merch: COUNTRY OVER CULThttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/country-over-cult-cotton-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-12
14:06

Xi Jinping Just Proved Trump Has Lost His Mind

Trump approved the sale of Nvidia H200 chips to China, strengthening their military while putting American service members at risk. Steve Schmidt analyzes how this decision undermines U.S. security and empowers a hostile superpower. Today's Merch: EMBARRASSED AMERICANhttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/embarrassed-american-cotton-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-11
14:40

Why Did Trump Give America’s Struggling Economy an “A+++”?

Trump gave the economy an “A+++” even as Americans struggle to pay for groceries. Steve Schmidt explains Trump’s insanity and why MAGA is losing ground with voters. Today's Merch: Stephen Miller Suckshttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/stephen-miller-sucks-crewneck-1 SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-10
13:50

Why Pete Hegseth Should Terrify America

Pete Hegseth gave a delusional speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Steve Schmidt explains why his extremist rhetoric disgraces the U.S. military and why Reagan would’ve called it out on the spot. Today's Merch: SECRETARY OF WAR CRIMEShttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/collections/secretary-of-war-crimes SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-09
16:47

Trump's FAKE Peace Prize EXPOSES his dangerous INSECURITY

Trump’s insecurity is a national vulnerability, and even unfit Marjorie Taylor Greene is flinching. Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump’s absurd fake peace prize and what it reveals about his unraveling presidency. Today's Merch: DOWN WITH THE KING  http://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/down-with-the-king-cotton-tee SUBSCRIBE and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-08
16:24

Trump's Physical Collapse Exposes MAGA's Decline

As Donald Trump’s physical and mental decline becomes undeniable, MAGA grows more dangerous. Steve Schmidt breaks down MAGA's flailing strategy and how it threatens democracy.  Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-05
14:52

Erin Black

I really appreciate Steve's viewpoint and insights. But I don't understand why his podcast is the only one I listen to that literally cuts him off mid-sentence with ads, repeatedly, in a very short podcast. Not sure how much longer I can take it.

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Midnight Rambler

seeth turd

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Adam Balogh

so here's why Miller is talking about Israel...he never once say the left wing liberals...read between the lines...

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Adam Balogh

is miller talking about Israel here ?

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DB in Eswatini

It's not censorship. Jimmy intentionally lied and said the shooter was maga, when everyone knows he was a far left antifa follower with a trans boyfriend. ABC took that situation and decided to pull Jimmy's show because it was tanking for years. No one was watching, especially in the key demographic. you can look all this up!

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