The Warning with Steve Schmidt
Steve Schmidt
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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Jan 29, 2025 • 12min
Trump Starts Revenge Tour with General Mark Milley
After a week of Trump's second presidency, his vengeance has already begun with the revoking of security detail for General Mark Milley. Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump's decision and looks at how Trump's revenge will impact our democracy.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 9min
Scott Jennings CALLED OUT over Elon's Salute
While the debate rages on over whether or not Elon Musk gave a Nazi salute, CNN's Scott Jennings found out what happens when someone calls his bluff. Steve Schmidt looks at Jennings' defense of Musk and pleads for the media to cover this story accurately and honestly.
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Jan 27, 2025 • 8min
MAGA Wants You To Forget About Fascism
While Donald Trump started his mass deportations and trade wars with Colombia, Elon Musk appeared at a German far-right rally with words about forgiveness and moving on. Steve Schmidt reacts to Musk's comments and explains why it's dangerous to forget about the crimes of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.
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Jan 26, 2025 • 16min
America Only Serves The Rich & Powerful | The Oxford Union Society Speech
A few weeks after the election, I was given the honor of participating in The Oxford Union Society debate to answer a very important question - Is America a failing democracy?
Check out my full speech supporting the position that America is, in fact, a failing democracy.
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Jan 25, 2025 • 9min
Scams, Salutes & Secret Service | The Schmidt Storm
In the latest edition of "The Schmidt Storm", Steve answers your questions about Trump's meme coin scam, Elon Musk's Nazi salute and whether or not birthright citizenship is even a thing.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 9min
Trump's Campaign Lies Already Exposed
Less than a week into Trump's 2nd term, the American public has quickly learned the 47th President is not a man of his word. Steve Schmidt looks at some of the campaign lies Trump has already proven to be false and how damaging it will be for our country.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 9min
Trump's Interview with Hannity Was a Celebration of Idiocy
Donald Trump sat down with Sean Hannity for his first interview after being sworn in and it was as ludicrous as expected. Steve Schmidt breaks down the most absurd moments of Trump's ignorance, idiocy and insults.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 9min
REACTION: Bishop Calls Out Trump and MAGA
After Bishop Mariann Budde called on Trump to have mercy at the National Cathedral prayer service, MAGA and the media spun out of control. Steve Schmidt breaks down the Bishop's remarks and looks at the reactions on the right to her pleas for mercy.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 9min
Elon Musk's Nazi Salute Kicks Off Trump's 2nd Term
After Donald Trump was sworn in as President, Elon Musk celebrated the occasion by giving a Nazi salute to a Trump rally crowd. Steve Schmidt looks at Musk's gesture and discusses the implications it has on the Trump presidency moving forward.
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Jan 20, 2025 • 9min
REACTION: Donald Trump's Inauguration Speech
The podcast dives deep into Donald Trump's inaugural speech, comparing it to John F. Kennedy's address and highlighting the alarming rhetoric. It emphasizes the exaggerated nature of Trump's claims about national challenges and explores the historical context of his inflammatory language. The discussion warns against the divisive implications of his words on American values and international relations, stressing the importance of a strong opposition to safeguard democracy while navigating misinformation and political manipulation.
