The Michael Steele Podcast

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No Election Is Like Any Other: With Simon Rosenberg Nov 10, 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.
If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Simon on Twitter @SimonWDC, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Quick Take: Why Aren't They in the Room? Nov 05, 2022

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Michael speaks with activist and political strategist Julie Roginsky about the dangers of NDAs, how the Dobbs decision will impact the midterm elections and what needs to change to equalize politics for men and women.

When Did Christians Stop Being Christian?: With John Fugelsang Nov 02, 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 Twitter, free speech and cult of personality, from Elon to Kanye and Trump. They also discuss Christianity in America, and what the misinterpretation and misuse of the religion means for the country.
If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow John on Twitter @JohnFugelsang, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Quick Take: Can We All Agree This Happened? Oct 29, 2022

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Former D.C Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone discusses his new memoir, "HOLD THE LINE: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America’s Soull" and the aftermath of January 6th.
Check out the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hold-the-Line/Michael-Fanone/9781668007198
If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts and tell a friend! Be sure to follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Persuading a Divided Democracy: With Anand Giridharadas Oct 26, 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, battling the Trumpism movement and the weaknesses the Democratic Party faces in moving people toward their cause. Anand also discusses the makings of a winning pro-democracy movement and the roles we all play in this, looking at the immediate mid-terms to a wider 2024 picture.
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.

Quick Take: Bad Systems or Bad People? Oct 22, 2022

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Michael speaks with Brian Klaas about his new book, "CORRUPTIBLE: Who Gets Power & How it Changes Us." The pair discuss the psychology behind why we choose the leaders we choose, how power attracts the wrong type of people and why it's relevant to our current political system.

Speaking Up: With Julie Roginsky Oct 19, 2022

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Michael speaks with activist and political strategist Julie Roginsky about battling workplace harassment at Fox News and beyond. The pair discuss the dangers of NDAs, how the Dobbs decision will impact the midterm elections and what needs to change to equalize politics for men and women.
Check out Julie's podcast, Retaliation: https://www.spreaker.com/show/retaliation-with-julie-roginsky
And her work with Lift Our Voices: https://www.liftourvoices.org/
If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Julie on Twitter @julieroginsky, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Quick Take: Zelenskyy's Vision of Ukraine Oct 15, 2022

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Iuliia Mendel, former Press Secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss her new memoir, "The Fight of Our Lives:
My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy, and What It Means for the World." The pair discuss Zelenskyy's global impact, the challenges and surprises Iuliia faced during her time as Press Secretary and the strong, colorful and resilient identity of Ukraine.
Check out the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fight-of-Our-Lives/Iuliia-Mendel/9781668012710
Be sure to follow Iuliia on Twitter @IuliiaMendel, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast @steele_podcast. If you liked this podcast, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend!

Hold the Line: With Michael Fanone Oct 12, 2022

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Former D.C Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone discusses his new memoir, "HOLD THE LINE: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America’s Soul." Fanone discusses the aftermath of January 6th, feeling used by both political parties, his views on the Republican party as a former Trump supporter, the January 6th hearings and what needs to change within American law enforcement.
Check out the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hold-the-Line/Michael-Fanone/9781668007198
If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts and tell a friend! Be sure to follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Quick Take: The Fox News Effect Oct 08, 2022

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Dana Milbank joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party." The pair discuss how the GOP has been deteriorating long before Trump, the "Fox News Effect" and the upcoming midterm elections.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Destructionists-Twenty-Five-Crack-Up-Republican-Party/dp/0385548133
If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Dana on Twitter @Milbank, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

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