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Why Are More Black Men Voting Republican?: With Guest Professor David J. Dent Dec 15, 2022

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This week's guest is David Dent, Professor of of Journalism and Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University. Michael speaks with David 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.
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Quick Take: A Celebration of Stupid Dec 10, 2022

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Best-selling author and New Yorker satirist, Andy Borowitz, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber." The pair discuss how the rise of TV and media has changed our politicians, what Americans prioritize over intellectual leaders and how ignorant leaders have evolved, from Reagan and Bush to Palin, DeSantis and Trump.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Profiles-Ignorance-Americas-Politicians-Dumber/dp/1668003880
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Gen Z Are Building the Future They Want to See: With Victor Shi and Marianna Pecora Dec 07, 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.
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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Quick Take: The Miseducation of the American Child Dec 03, 2022

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Michael speaks with Kimberly Jones about her new book, "How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged." The pair discuss legacy wealth, where the U.S education system falls short, Reconstruction 2.0 and how we can begin to repair our unequal system.
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Black Women Make the Political Personal: With April Ryan Nov 30, 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.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Women-Will-Save-World/dp/0063210193
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Quick Take: MAGA Republicans Screwed Up the Midterms Nov 26, 2022

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Michael Steele speaks with Simon Rosenberg, President of New Democratic Network, for a follow-up discussion on the midterm elections. The pair discuss the predictions they made in their September 1st podcast conversation, what hurt the GOP in this election and why the red wave never came, what it means for both Democrats and MAGA and how this election will inform 2024.
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We're Electing Performers, Not Politicians: With Andy Borowitz Nov 23, 2022

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Quick Take: The Hypocrisies of Organized Religion Nov 19, 2022

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Michael dives into the scary, crazy and absurd with comedian and host of Sirius XM's "Tell Me Everything," John Fugelsang. The pair discuss Christianity in America, and what the misinterpretation and misuse of the religion means for the country.
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How We Begin to Reconstruct: With Kimberly Jones [Rebroadcast] Nov 17, 2022

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Note: This episode originally aired in January of 2022.
Michael speaks with Kimberly Jones about her new book, "How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged." The pair discuss legacy wealth, where the U.S education system falls short, Reconstruction 2.0 and how we can begin to repair our unequal system.
If you liked this podcast, tell a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
Follow the podcast on Twitter @steele_podcast
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Follow Kimberly Jones @kimlatricejones

Quick Take: Reaching the Unreachable Nov 12, 2022

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Best-selling author Anand Giridharadas joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy." The pair discuss how you go about changing minds in today's polarized world, the tactics that do and don't work, and the makings of a winning pro-democracy movement.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Persuaders-Front-Lines-Hearts-Democracy-ebook/dp/B09QPH4LTX
If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Anand on Twitter @AnandWrites, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

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