The Michael Steele Podcast

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Trump's Disastrous First 100 Days (with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz) May 03, 2025

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Michael Steele speaks with Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz about Trump's First 100 Days of his second term. They discuss the economic impact Americans are facing, the deporations occurring without due process and what Democrats can do to expose the incompetency of the current administration.
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The New Conservative: Tariffs, Trade and Why Michael Steele Is Still a Republican (with Oren Cass) May 01, 2025

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Michael Steele speaks with Oren Cass, chief economist at American Compass, about who the "New Conservative" is, the case for tariffs, and how to build a trading system that actually works for Americans. Plus, what made Michael join the Republican Party nearly 50 years ago and the stereotypes and misconceptions about young Black men joining MAGA.
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A Moment Of Clarity: "They absolutely don't care! They're tanking the economy!" Apr 29, 2025

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"Would ya'll please start acting like damn voters, and vote!" Michael Steele discusses Trump's hefty tariffs that shook business and consumer confidence. Then delves into the importance of active participation in elections and the need for voters to hold their representatives accountable.
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A Moment Of Clarity: "That's amusingly stupid! Putting an election denier in charge of dismantling the VOA." Apr 28, 2025

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The Trump administration recently reassigned Kari Lake to dismantle Voice Of America, a government funded broadcaster. Michael Steeles delves into the motivations behind these actions, the impact on global soft power, and the broader quest to rebuild trust in government institutions.
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Michael Fanone Didn't Ask to Be Pardoned (Quick Take) Apr 26, 2025

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Michael Fanone didn't ask for a preemptive pardon from Biden, but he got one anyway. He speaks with Michael Steele about this, as well as how learning about the dark history of American law enforcement helped him to understand why there's so much resentment towards cops today.
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A Moment Of Clarity: "Are you high?!?" Michelle Obama doesn't have to defend herself! Apr 24, 2025

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Michelle Obama breaks the silence regarding her absence from Trump's inauguration. Michael Steele reacts and suggests Republicans could learn a thing or two from Michelle Obama about breaking away from stupid.
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Policing the Constitution (with Michael Fanone) Apr 24, 2025

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Michael Steele is joined by Michael Fanone. The pair discuss the January 6th pardons, how Trump is bypassing the constitution to target immigrants and the role law enforcement is playing in this process. Plus, the time Mike convinced Nancy Pelosi to let him drink beers on the lawn of the Capitol.
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Trump's Policies Hurt MAGA, Too (Quick Take) Apr 22, 2025

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Michael Steele speaks with Congressman Suhas Subramanyam about how MAGA supporters are beginning to see the impact of DOGE in their own communities.
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How DOGE Cuts Are Reshaping America's Future (with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam) Apr 17, 2025

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Michael Steele is joined by Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. The pair discuss what DOGE cuts will mean for America’s future, and how even MAGA supporters are beginning to see the impact in their own communities. Plus, how these cuts are hurting America’s ability to be a global leader in tech, science, and innovation.
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How Obama and Pelosi Betrayed Biden in 2024 (Quick Take) Apr 12, 2025

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Michael Steele speaks with Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, authors of the new book "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House." They discuss why Democratic leadership didn't tell Biden not to run in 2024, how Obama and Nancy Pelosi tried to get Biden to drop out of the race and Biden's refusal to endorse Kamala Harris.
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