The Michael Steele Podcast

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Quick Take: How "Woke" Has Evolved Jan 21, 2023

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Karen Hunter speaks with Michael Steele about seeing the human in each other, how the word "woke" has evolved and Michael's time as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
This is an excerpt from the episode "Turning Toward Each Other, Not On Each Other: With Karen Hunter."
Karen Hunter is a best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the host of The Karen Hunter Show on Sirius XM Urban View Channel 126, which airs M-F from 3-6pmET.
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Understanding 1619 Means Understanding Our Country: With Nikole Hannah-Jones Jan 20, 2023

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Michael Steele speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones about The 1619 Project, what motivated her to write it, its purpose and its pushback. The pair also discuss the notion of patriotism, how politicians like Trump and DeSantis have responded to her work, and how being honest about our country's history can help it live up to its highest ideals.
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Check out The 1619 Project 6-part docuseries premiering on Hulu on January 26th.
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Quick Take: Is Trump Finished? Jan 14, 2023

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Steve Schmidt discusses why he believes Donald Trump is finally finished and the chaos and players that defined 2022.
This is an excerpt from the episode "Farewell to a Chaotic 2022 Part I: With Steve Schmidt."
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The Speakership of Kevin McCarthy: With Rick Ungar Jan 11, 2023

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Michael Steele speaks with Rick Ungar, former co-host of SiriusXM's Steele & Ungar, about the speakership of Kevin McCarthy, why the hell it took 15 ballots to get there, and the impact this Congress is going to have on the 2024 Presidential election.
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Turning Toward Each Other, Not On Each Other: With Karen Hunter Jan 04, 2023

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Karen Hunter speaks with Michael Steele about seeing the human in each other, what it means to be free in America and what writing autobiographies for celebrities has taught her about our shared human experience. The pair also discuss how the word "woke" has evolved and what Damar Hamlin's injury says about the NFL and about America.
Karen Hunter is a best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the host of The Karen Hunter Show on Sirius XM Urban View Channel 126, which airs M-F from 3-6pmET.
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Quick Take: The First Black Chairman of the RNC Dec 31, 2022

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Michael speaks with Professor David Dent about why more Black men are voting Republican, what it means for the future of the GOP and how Michael impacted the RNC as Chairman.
This is an excerpt from the episode "Why Are More Black Men Voting Republican?: With Guest Professor David J. Dent."
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Farewell to a Chaotic 2022 Part II: With Steve Schmidt Dec 28, 2022

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Steve Schmidt discusses the chaos and players that defined 2022 and how he sees 2023 shaping up,
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Quick Take: Why Isn't the GOP Attracting Young Voters? Dec 24, 2022

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Michael speaks with Victor Shi and Marianna Pecora about what is causing Gen Z voters to show up in historic numbers. They discuss electing the first Gen Z member of Congress, how our education system can help young voters become more engaged and what sets Generation Z apart from other generations.
This is an excerpt from the episode " Gen Z Are Building the Future They Want to See: With Victor Shi and Marianna Pecora"
Victor Shi is a Former White House Intern, host of On the Move with Victor Shi, Co-host of iGen Politics and Strategy Director of Voters of Tomorrow.
Marianna Pecora is Deputy Communications Director for Digital Engagement at Voters of Tomorrow, a Gen Z-led movement that engages, educates, and represents youth in politics.
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Farewell to a Chaotic 2022 Part I: With Steve Schmidt Dec 21, 2022

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Steve Schmidt discusses why he believes Donald Trump is finally finished, the chaos and players that defined 2022 and how he sees 2023 shaping up.
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Michael Steele: @MichaelSteele
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Quick Take: A Seat at the Table Dec 17, 2022

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April Ryan joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss her book, "Black Women Will Save the World: An Anthem." The pair discuss how Black women have gained their strength throughout American history, what the world would look like if more women were in power and how Black women from Karen Bass to Stacey Abrams have made the political personal.
Excerpt from full episode "Black Women Make the Political Personal: With April Ryan.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Women-Will-Save-World/dp/0063210193
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