

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 30, 2024 • 9min
Is Joe Biden-Donald Trump Showdown A Sign Of World War III?
Steve Schmidt discusses the Iranian attack at an American military base, killing three Americans. Joe Biden's rhetoric has officially changed. Where he once avoided saying Trump's name, his speeches are now jammed with it.
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Jan 27, 2024 • 13min
Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump: It's Officially The Start Of The General Election
Steve Schmidt covers the 5 biggest stories of the week in the political world. The general election has officially started, with a race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump imminent.

Jan 26, 2024 • 11min
Steve Schmidt Reacts to Marjorie Taylor Greene Demanding Nikki Haley Drop Out
Steve Schmidt delivers today's Warning after Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s quote regarding the Republican party:
“Not only do [Republicans] support President Trump, we support his policies. And any Republican that isn’t willing to adapt these policies, we’re completely eradicating from the party. So it’s up to Nikki Haley what she does.”

Jan 24, 2024 • 13min
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump winning the New Hampshire Primary on Scripps News
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump winning the New Hampshire Republican primary, becoming the de facto nominee of the Republican Party, and smearing Nikki Haley in the process.

Jan 23, 2024 • 53min
Sharon McMahon on the dangers of Trump & Maga Movement weaponizing history
Steve Schmidt is joined by Sharon McMahon, the Host of the top-rated Here’s Where It Gets Interesting Podcast, to discuss the flaws of our founding fathers, the failures of American education, and the dangers of Trump & the MAGA movement weaponizing history.

Jan 19, 2024 • 58min
A Conversation with Adam Kinzinger
Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Steve Schmidt to discuss his regrets over the 2020 election, how democrats need to take the fight to Trump, & how to deal with Trump fans in your own life

Jan 18, 2024 • 18min
Steve Schmidt explains how Joe Biden must go on the attack against Donald Trump
Steve Schmidt breaks down how the race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will play out, calls out mistakes the Biden team is making, and lays out the threat of Donald Trump winning the election in 2024.

Jan 13, 2024 • 46min
Anne Applebaum explains why Putin is rooting for Trump & democracy's decline

Jan 11, 2024 • 12min
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's "dangerous" Town Hall event on Fox News
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trumps town hall on Fox News the week before the Iowa Caucuses take place.

Jan 9, 2024 • 25min
Why Joe Biden must continue to bring the fight to Donald Trump + how Elise Stefanik became Donald Trump 2.0
Steve Schmidt reacts to two powerful speeches by President Joe Biden, and explains why he must continue to employ this strategy to defeat Donald Trump in 2024. Later, Steve breaks down the dangerous rhetoric of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, and how it resembles the language of Donald Trump and other fascists.