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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Sep 22, 2025 • 12min
ABC's Cowardice is PROOF America's Democracy Has Collapsed | A Conversation with Jim Acosta
After ABC's capitulation in suspending Jimmy Kimmel, our government is suppressing free speech at an unprecedented level. Steve Schmidt sits down with Jim Acosta to discuss the collapse of free speech and how we can fight back against the Trump regime's threats.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.
Sep 20, 2025 • 12min
Killings, Cancellations & the Russia-Ukraine War | The Schmidt Storm
In the latest edition of "The Schmidt Storm", Steve answers your questions on Jimmy Kimmel's future with ABC, how young people should react to Charlie Kirk's murder and what's happening with the Russia-Ukraine war.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.
Sep 19, 2025 • 10min
How A Weaponized Tragedy Brought Fascism to America's Media
Ever since the murder of Charlie Kirk, the people in charge of America's media have failed to stand up for free speech. Steve Schmidt looks at the fallout from ABC's decision with Kimmel and how propaganda is turning MAGA supporters violent.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.
Sep 18, 2025 • 10min
REACTION: ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel "Indefinitely" Over Kirk Comments
There's been a lot of uproar about reactions to Charlie Kirk's death in the media but nothing has attacked free speech as much as ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show. Steve Schmidt reacts to the news and calls for Americans to resist censorship.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.
Sep 17, 2025 • 29min
Why Trump Is Growing More Powerful After Tragedy | A Conversation with Aaron Parnas
After the death of Charlie Kirk, the coverage from our media institutions has made it clear how corrupt everything has become. Steve Schmidt sits down with Aaron Parnas to discuss the politicization of tragedies and the failure of the media to report accurately.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.
Sep 16, 2025 • 12min
MAGA Abusing Charlie Kirk's Murder for Personal Gain
While most have condemned any political violence in our country, members of MAGA across America have taken Charlie Kirk's murder and turned it into a political prop. Steve Schmidt looks at the use of Kirk's death from prominent MAGA figures and urges a return to free speech in America.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.
Sep 15, 2025 • 8min
Trump's History of Inciting Violence is Bringing Chaos to America
In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death, Trump and his regime are pushing narratives that frame anyone who disagrees with MAGA as an enemy. Steve Schmidt looks at the reaction from Trump since Kirk's death and how his goons are only fanning the flames of violence.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.
Sep 14, 2025 • 1h 29min
Why Trump's Tariff Chaos is DESTROYING America's Economy | A Conversation with Julie Su
Trump has always promised to help lower costs for his supporters but his policies have done anything but remedy the situation. Steve Schmidt sits down with Former US Secretary of Labor Julie Su to discuss Trump's inability to create jobs and reduce prices. 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.
Sep 13, 2025 • 8min
Recessions, Assassinations and Government-Sanctioned Murder | The Schmidt Storm
In the latest edition of "The Schmidt Storm", Steve Schmidt answers your questions about the Charlie Kirk assassination, America's dangerous game in Venezuela and the current state of the US economy.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.
Sep 12, 2025 • 30min
MSNBC Shows True Colors in Aftermath of Kirk Assassination
While our country is still processing the death of Charlie Kirk, it's more important than ever for our media institutions to have integrity. Steve Schmidt reacts to MSNBC's firing of Matthew Dowd and explains why capitulation can't be an option for our journalists.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.
