The Warning with Steve Schmidt
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There is a very significant, “exhausted majority” of Americans looking to move past this rotten moment in American life. They have lost trust and faith in government, business, media and not-for-profit institutions at a moment of technological, cultural and economic upheaval. Fascism did not rise in the 1930s because it was strong, but rather, because democracy was weak. The cycle is repeating itself with a new extremism rising in 2020s America. On the podcast – consistent with the mission of The Warning newsletter offered on Substack and The Warning YouTube channel – I will be joined by interesting guests – some familiar, and some you may never have heard of – to discuss the political and cultural currents that are shaping our times, as well as the unseen forces driving politics that are rarely discussed on cable news. It's important for you to hear from a diverse range of voices – not just me – about the issues facing America today.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 10min
Trump Is Starting A War on American Soil
The discussion revolves around Trump's portrayal of American cities as war zones, with Steve Schmidt debunking these claims as exaggerated and politically motivated. He warns against the dangerous implications of absolute executive power and connects the rise of authoritarianism to the rhetoric of figures like Stephen Miller and Pam Bondi. Schmidt emphasizes the risks of societal collapse due to authoritarian actions and calls for resistance against encroaching threats to civic freedoms.
Oct 9, 2025 • 13min
Will Trump Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell or Diddy? | A Conversation with Tara Palmeri
The podcast dives into the controversial idea of Donald Trump potentially pardoning figures like Ghislaine Maxwell and Diddy. Tara Palmeri theorizes that these pardons could create chaos and blur moral boundaries. Steve Schmidt discusses the troubling erosion of truth and trust in institutions due to political lies. The dangers of blind partisan loyalty and the potential for ordinary people to commit atrocities are also explored, alongside a call to recognize the importance of public opinion in safeguarding democracy.
Oct 8, 2025 • 9min
Pam Bondi's Corruption Put On Display At Senate Hearing
During her Senate Oversight Hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi showed she will say whatever she needs to enact Trump's policies. Steve Schmidt breaks down Bondi's hearing and what it reveals about Trump's true goals. Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2025 • 13min
Why Trump's Military Speeches Are An Embarrassment | A Conversation with Lucian K. Truscott IV
Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth spoke to America's military generals last week, proving their mission to take over our armed forces. Steve Schmidt sits down with Lucian K. Truscott IV to discuss the Quantico meeting and the Trump regime's lack of military respect. Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 7, 2025 • 9min
CBS Becoming Another Arm of MAGA Propaganda
After the announcement that the Free Press was bought by CBS, it's become clear the legacy media giant is fully under Donald Trump's control. Steve Schmidt reacts to the hiring of Bari Weiss at CBS News and the loss of trust in American media. Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 7, 2025 • 13min
Trump Using Force To Take Over American Cities | A Conversation with Ryan Lizza
Over the weekend, Trump deployed National Guard troops to American cities like Portland and Chicago. Steve Schmidt sits down with Ryan Lizza to discuss troops patrolling American streets and how we can fight back against Trump's tyranny. Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2025 • 15min
How Ukraine Is Winning The War Against Russia | A Conversation with Ken Harbaugh
While Trump claims he's ended all wars, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is still ongoing and costing thousands of lives. Steve Schmidt sits down with Ken Harbaugh who provides updates from the front lines of Ukraine and explains how the concept of warfare has evolved. Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2025 • 8min
Trump Begins Military Takeover of America
Trump and his regime have spent the last few weeks amassing military support and have now used that support to deploy on American streets. Steve Schmidt reacts to the deployment of troops in Chicago and Portland and explains why a war has begun on our own soil. Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 3, 2025 • 9min
Trump and MAGA Have Killed The Republican Party | A Conversation with
Since the era of Trump and the rise of MAGA, the new age of Republicans are an embarrassment to their predecessors. Steve Schmidt sits down with Dean Blundell to talk about the fall of the GOP and the legacy of John McCain. Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 2, 2025 • 9min
Trump Making Corruption and Xenophobia The New American Values
With the government shutdown underway, Trump and his goons have been busy spreading propaganda and hate across America. Steve Schmidt reacts to threats from Trump and Stephen Miller and urges Americans to come together to remove MAGA from power. Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
