The Michael Steele Podcast

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You Have My Attention... For Now (with Chris Hayes) Jan 30, 2025

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Michael Steele speaks with Chris Hayes about his new book, “The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.” Chris talks about sticking to his morals while simultaneously trying to capture the attention of millions every night on MSNBC. He and Michael discuss attention- how tech companies monetize it and how Donald Trump used it to seek political office. Plus, how we can begin to regain our own attention and minds in the internet age.
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Why Historically Black Colleges Matter in 2025 (Quick Take) Jan 25, 2025

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Michael Steele speaks with Birmingham Alabama Mayor, Randall Woodfin about the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Check out Randall Woodfin's book, "Son of Birmingham," here:
https://www.amazon.com/Son-Birmingham-Memoir-Randall-Woodfin/dp/B0DDVDV8VS
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A Moment Of Clarity: "That's asinine ass-backwards stuff. Inviting pardoned rioters to the Capitol." Jan 23, 2025

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Michael Steele responds to Congresswoman Lauren Boebart's inviting pardoned rioters for a capitol tour, the increase in presidential pardoning, and Trump's order that all federal DEI workers be put on leave.
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Start Putting People First (with Mayor Randall Woodfin) Jan 23, 2025

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Michael Steele speaks with Birmingham Alabama Mayor, Randall Woodfin. The pair discuss the injustice of Trump pardoning January 6th insurrectionists, Mayor Woodfin's journey from grocery bagger to city Mayor, the importance of HBCUs and the kind of leadership needed in the 21st century.
Check out Randall Woodfin's book, "Son of Birmingham," here:
https://www.amazon.com/Son-Birmingham-Memoir-Randall-Woodfin/dp/B0DDVDV8VS
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A Moment Of Clarity: Trump is batsh** crazy for giving all these pardons! Jan 22, 2025

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Michael Steele weighs in on President Trump's executive orders, why he thinks Elon Musk is really getting a West Wing office, and why pardoning the convicts who stormed the Capitol breaks the rule of law.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend
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Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o
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A Moment of Clarity: Trump's Inauguration Jan 21, 2025

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Michael Steele discusses Trump's inauguration, his executive power and his cabinet nominees.

Hold Ruling Class Criminals Accountable! (Quick Take) Jan 18, 2025

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Michael Steele speaks with Glenn Kirschner about our government's inability to hold Trump accountable for his crimes. They also discuss Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth's hearings.
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What Happens When Trump Takes Office? (with Glenn Kirschner) Jan 16, 2025

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Michael Steele speaks with Glenn Kirschner about the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza (and how MAGA is already taking credit for it), Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump, Merrick Garland's failings and what we can all expect on Inauguration Day.
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"If You're Gonna Do Identity Politics, Do It Right" (Quick Take) Jan 11, 2025

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Michael Steele speaks with Tim Miller and Roland Martin about identity politics, how it informed the 2024 election and how to engage in identity politics "the right way."
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What Did We Learn from 2024? (with Karen Hunter, Tim Miller & Roland Martin) Jan 09, 2025

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Kicking off the new year, Michael Steele is joined by Karen Hunter, Tim Miller and Roland Martin for a barbershop discussion on the political landscape of 2025, how the Democratic Party needs to develop a more ruthless approach to win and how identity politics informed the 2024 election.
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