

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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Jul 31, 2024 • 11min
MAGA and The Cult of Weird
The Democrats are on the attack with their "MAGA is weird" movement. And it's working. Steve Schmidt looks at all the weirdos in the MAGA cult and how we can cast them out permanently.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 5min
Kamala Harris Fights Back
With Kamala Harris bringing life back to the Democratic party, she's showing she knows how to do the one thing to take down MAGA and win the election - make it all about Trump.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 8min
Is JD Vance the Worst VP Pick In US History?
Since JD Vance was announced as Donald Trump's running mate last week, there's been an extremely negative reaction across the country. Steve Schmidt breaks down what makes JD Vance so reprehensible and why he thinks he's the worst VP pick ever.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 58min
Candidate Spotlight: Tennessee State Rep. Gloria Johnson
In the latest edition of our "Candidate Spotlight", Steve sits down with Tennessee State Rep. Gloria Johnson to talk about her campaign for the US Senate against incumbent Senator Marsha Blackburn. In their conversation, Gloria shares her journey into politics, the issues that are important to her and how she can represent the residents of Tennessee in the US Senate.
To learn more about Gloria Johnson, check out www.votegloriajohnson.com
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Jul 25, 2024 • 5min
REACTION: President Biden's Address to the Nation
After dropping out of the race over the weekend, President Biden finally spoke to the American people about his decision. Steve Schmidt reacts to Biden's speech and the future of this country.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 8min
Can Kamala Harris Take Down Trump?
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the presumptive nominee for the Democrats but the question remains - will it be enough to defeat Donald Trump in November? Steve Schmidt offers his advice to Kamala Harris on how to change the course of this election.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 3min
REACTION: President Biden Drops Out
With President Biden officially dropping out of the race, the door is wide open for the Democrats to regain their ground against Trump. Steve Schmidt breaks down the road ahead for the Democratic party and who stands the best chance to defeat Trump in November.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 8min
All You Need To Know About The 2024 RNC
Political analyst Steve Schmidt discusses the aftermath of the Republican National Convention, Biden's campaign struggles, and the need for a transparent Democratic nomination process. He dissects Trump's speech, warns against fascism, and challenges the idea of MAGA as patriotic.

Jul 18, 2024 • 6min
Who Is Donald Trump?
Ahead of his speech at the Republican National Convention, Steve Schmidt examines exactly who and what Donald Trump stands for and how that will impact the country if he gets elected.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 11min
How Low Can They Go?
Night 2 at the Republican National Convention had all of Trump's former rivals bending the knee and endorsing him. Steve Schmidt looks at all the personalities surrounding Trump and what that means for the future of the country.
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