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Putting Politics Aside in Outer Space: With Astronaut Terry Virts Mar 27, 2024

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Michael Steele speaks with former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut, Terry Virts. The pair discuss the International Space Station and crew dynamics amidst international war, Ukraine, STEM education in the U.S, space tourism and the extraterrestrial.
Check out Terry's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Leaving-Planet-Everything/dp/1523514566
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Quick Take: The Fight to Pass Gun Control Legislation Mar 24, 2024

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This is an excerpt from the full episode "How Guns Radicalized America: With Ryan Busse."
Ryan Busse once helped build one of the world's most iconic gun companies. Today, he's shining a light on how the gun industry radicalized America. Ryan speaks with Michael Steele about how the gun industry and the NRA have impacted American culture, why gun control laws don't pass, what role the GOP plays in protecting the Second Amendment and the importance of speaking truth to bullshit.
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Check out Ryan's book, "Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America," here: https://www.amazon.com/Gunfight-Against-Industry-Radicalized-America/dp/1541768736
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The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part 2: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum Mar 23, 2024

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This is Part II of Michael's conversation with Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. Tiffany, Angela and Andrew discuss the intention behind their new podcast, Native Land Pod and have a nuanced discussion on whether or not to engage with Black people considering casting their ballot for Trump. The script flips and Michael is interviewed on his role with the Tea Party, GOP and MAGA today, including his "Fire Pelosi" campaign and whether he regrets it. Angela's parents make a couple of cameos, too.
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The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part I: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum Mar 20, 2024

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Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. Tiffany, Angela and Andrew discuss the intention behind their new podcast, Native Land Pod and have a nuanced discussion on whether or not to engage with Black people considering casting their ballot for Trump. The script flips and Michael is interviewed on his role with the Tea Party, GOP and MAGA today, including his "Fire Pelosi" campaign and whether he regrets it. Angela's parents make a couple of cameos, too.
Part II of this episode drops Saturday, March 23rd.
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A Moment of Clarity: "How Can You Be a Republican and Vote for Biden?" Mar 19, 2024

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And now, for a moment of clarity...
Michael Steele answers the question of how he can be a Republican and still vote for Joe Biden.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.
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Quick Take: Facing Your Fears Mar 16, 2024

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This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Truth Doesn't Please Everybody, and That's Okay: With Larry Wilmore."
Michael Steele speaks with Larry Wilmore, Emmy Award winner and television producer, comedian and writer. The pair discuss Trump's sneakers and relationship with the Black community, how our culture is reflected in music, television and film, discussing uncomfortable topics about race, Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show and the importance of showing vulnerability amidst facing fears.
Check out Larry's podcast, "Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air" here: https://www.theringer.com/larry-wilmore-black-on-air
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A Moment of Clarity: Ronna McDaniel's So Called "Unity" Mar 14, 2024

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And now, for a moment of clarity...
Michael Steele discusses Ronna McDaniel's so called call for "uniity."
Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.
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Restoring America's Soul and Sanity: With Dr. Phil Mar 13, 2024

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Michael Steele speaks with Dr. Phil about his new book, "We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity." The pair discuss the decline of religion's influence on society, preparing children and students for the world, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on society and the importance of speaking up for what you believe in.
Check out "We've Got Issues" here: https://www.amazon.com/Weve-Got-Issues-Strong-Americas/dp/1668061708
Dr. Phil Primetime will premiere on April 2, 2024 @ 8PM EST on Merit Street Media.
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Make Mine a Double: State of the Union Address Mar 11, 2024

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Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy.
Michael discusses Biden's State of the Union address and Senator Katie Britt's response. Plus, Nikki Haley's exit from the presidential race and Viktor Orbán's meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
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Quick Take: What It Takes to Mobilize Voters Mar 10, 2024

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This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Power of Poor Voters: With Bishop William J. Barber II."
Michael Steele speaks with Bishop William J. Barber II, Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call For Moral Revival. The pair discuss the moral failing of poverty— how it's the fourth leading cause of death in America and how mobilizing poor voters could transform elections in America.
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https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/
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