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Liberalism and Individual Autonomy: With Francis Fukuyama May 18, 2022

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Political scientist Francis Fukuyama joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Liberalism and Its Discontents." Michael and Professor Fukuyama discuss current manifestations of liberalism— the ideology that government should have limited power— and how liberalism has moved toward neoliberalism. The conversation touches on alternatives to liberalism, how liberalism ties into today's fight for individual autonomy and the ways in which tech platforms have worked to undermine liberalism.
Check out the book here:
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374606718/liberalismanditsdiscontents

Quick Take: Why Previous Movements Worked May 14, 2022

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Michael speaks with musician, activist and writer Andre Henry about his new book, "All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope--and Hard Pills to Swallow--About Fighting for Black Lives." The pair discuss why previous movements for Black lives worked, the "militant approach to nonviolence," and how today there's a lot of passion, but not enough strategy.
Check out Andre's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673889/all-the-white-friends-i-couldnt-keep-by-andre-henry/

The Craft of Defending American Democracy: With Reed Galen May 11, 2022

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Michael Steele is joined by Lincoln Project Co-Founder Reed Galen to discuss the impact that overturning Roe v. Wade would have on Americans–Democrats and Republicans alike. The pair discuss the surge of people running for office who don't care about governing, the Lincoln Project's strategies for 2022 and how today's billionaires are often helping themselves more than helping others.

Quick Take: Corrupt From Top to Bottom May 07, 2022

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Michael speaks with Rick Wilson about the importance of the 2022 midterms and how the culture wars are distracting and polarizing the country from more pressing issues. The pair discuss what the Lincoln Project is doing to help the country, how to pull Republicans back and the impact of January 6th committee.

We Need People to Get Angry: With Michael Cohen May 05, 2022

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Michael Steele is joined by Michael Cohen for a Michael Squared Special. The two discuss thoughts on why the Supreme Court decision was leaked and how Roe v. Wade being overturned will impact the midterms and women's rights. The conversation touches on everything from J.D. Vance to Mark Meadows texts, Trump sycophancy, January 6th and the people willing to go to jail for Trump, despite him being "a danger to democracy."
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Quick Take: The Intersection of Faith and Politics Apr 30, 2022

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Michael speaks with The Nation’s justice correspondent Elie Mystal about his new book, "Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution." The pair discuss how the meaning behind amendments have evolved, Ketanji Brown Jackson's influence on the court, how cancel culture fits into the First Amendment, and who the constitution benefits today.
Check out the book here: https://thenewpress.com/books/allow-me-retort

Putin Has Chosen a Forever War: With Tom Nichols Apr 28, 2022

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Michael speaks with Tom Nichols about the Ukraine-Russia war, including what a Ukrainian win would look like, how NATO can save Putin, how the war has impacted the U.S and why Tom describes it as a "forever war." The pair also discuss how all of the "good ones" have left the GOP, J.D Vance's campaign, why the GOP stands for nothing, according to Nichols, and how free speech will be impacted by Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.

Quick Take: Just How Little Integrity Our System Has Apr 23, 2022

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Michael sits down with Malcolm Nance and Dr. Jason Johnson for a barbershop discussion on current events, politics and culture. The trio discuss Ukraine, examining Zelensky's leadership and progress on the ground. Then, a look at last week's Supreme Court hearing and Cory Booker's impassioned speech. And a break-down of "The Slap" from Oscar night.

All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: With Andre Henry Apr 21, 2022

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Michael speaks with musician, activist and writer Andre Henry about his new book, "All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope--and Hard Pills to Swallow--About Fighting for Black Lives." The pair discuss Andre's bicultural upbringing in the South, the power of nonviolence struggle and how this movement is different than ones we've seen before. Andre describes the moments that led him to stop debating about racism and how this has allowed more space for self-discovery and education.
Check out Andre's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673889/all-the-white-friends-i-couldnt-keep-by-andre-henry/

Quick Take: Destigmatizing Cannabis Apr 16, 2022

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Michael speaks with cannabis educator Sara Payan about developing enlightened policies, equity and legislation surrounding cannabis. The pair discuss addressing discrimination, stigma and miseducation of cannabis use, as well as the economic and health benefits that it provides.

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