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Quick Take: Christian Conservatism Nov 18, 2023

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This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Future Is Unwritten: With Heather Cox Richardson."
Michael speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about her new book, "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America." The pair discuss Christian conservatism, how the culture wars of the '90s set the tone for today and the role Biden's presidency has played in awakening democracy.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Democracy-Awakening-Notes-State-America-ebook/dp/B0BT4QFZRC
And her Substack newsletter here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/
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We've Been Here Before– America's Fight Against Fascism: With Rachel Maddow Nov 15, 2023

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Michael speaks with Rachel Maddow about her new book, "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism." The pair discuss how modern-day efforts to undermine democracy have a prequel dating back to before and during World War II when an ultra-right authoritarian movement tried to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. Rachel describes how members of congress got involved in spreading Nazi propaganda, how Henry Ford spread anti-Semitism throughout the U.S and Germany and the figures who made sure we saved ourselves from ourselves.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Prequel-American-Fight-Against-Fascism/dp/0593444515
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Quick Take: Stand-Up Comedy in the Age of Cancel Culture Nov 11, 2023

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This is an excerpt from the full episode "Finding A Different Angle: With Roy Wood Jr."
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins The Michael Steele Podcast. Roy talks about how he approached the roast at the 2023 White House Correspondents' Dinner and what it's like doing stand up in the age of cancel culture.
Roy Wood Jr.'s live standup tour, “Happy to Be Here” is happening now across the U.S and Canada. Check out the full list of dates here: https://www.roywoodjr.com/
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One Year Until the Election: With Jennifer Horn Nov 09, 2023

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One year out until the 2024 presidential election, Michael Steele speaks with former New Hampshire GOP chairwoman, Jennifer Horn. The pair discuss the polls showing Biden losing to Trump in swing states and whether his approach to the Israel/Hamas war will cost him Gen Z voters, Nikki Haley's approach at the third GOP debates, the cost of abandoning Ukraine and what Mike Johnson being elected Speaker of the House means for the future of our country and white Christian nationalism.
Check out Jennifer's podcast, "Is It Just Me, or Have We All Lost Our Minds?"
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds/id1689286516
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Quick Take: Cost-Free Higher Education Nov 04, 2023

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This is an excerpt from the full episode "Disrupting the Status Quo: With Marianne Williamson."
Michael speaks with 2024 Democratic candidate for president, Marianne Williamson. The pair discuss
the importance of revisiting the Declaration of Independence and Marianne's Economic Bill of Rights, which includes the right to a cost-free higher education.
Check out Marianne's campaign: https://marianne2024.com/
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The Future Is Unwritten: With Heather Cox Richardson Nov 01, 2023

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Michael speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about her new book, "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America." The pair discuss Lincoln Republicanism, how the culture wars of the '90s set the tone for today and the role Biden's presidency has played in awakening democracy.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Democracy-Awakening-Notes-State-America-ebook/dp/B0BT4QFZRC
And her Substack newsletter here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/
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Quick Take: Choosing a New Speaker of the House Oct 28, 2023

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This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Palestine, Israel, and Politics vs. War: With Rick Ungar."
Michael Steele speaks with Rick Ungar, former co-host of SiriusXM's Steele & Ungar, about choosing a new Speaker of the House, whether or not Michael would accept the role if offered and how the No Labels and Bobby F. Kennedy Jr. campaigns will impact the 2024 election.

Finding A Different Angle: With Roy Wood Jr. [Rebroadcast] Oct 25, 2023

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This episode was originally published in May of 2023.
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins The Michael Steele Podcast. Roy talks about how he approaches a roast, what being considered as the next host of The Daily Show means to him and what it's like doing stand up in the age of cancel culture. Roy also discusses hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the jokes that didn't make it, and what he was up against performing for the audience.
Roy Wood Jr.'s live standup tour, “Happy to Be Here” is happening now across the U.S and Canada. Check out the full list of dates here: https://www.roywoodjr.com/
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Quick Take: Abolishing the Electoral College Oct 21, 2023

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Michael is joined by Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky, professors of government at Harvard University and the authors of "Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point." They discuss reforming the electoral college and what it means to be a party committed to democracy.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Minority-American-Democracy-Breaking/dp/0593443071
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Disrupting the Status Quo: With Marianne Williamson Oct 18, 2023

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Michael speaks with 2024 Democratic candidate for president, Marianne Williamson. The pair discuss the mindset of the average American, the role the DNC should be playing in the 2024 election, how she's rising in the polls with the Gen Z voters she's reached through TikTok, how her campaign has changed since 2020 and the tragedies occurring in Israel and Palestine.
Check out Marianne's campaign: https://marianne2024.com/
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