

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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Aug 22, 2023 • 15min
Steve Schmidt explains who benefits most from Donald Trump skipping Republican debate
Steve Schmidt breaks down the decision by Donald Trump to skip the Republican debate on Wednesday, instead choosing to sit down with Tucker Carlson. Steve explains how this is an opportunity for Chris Christie and Tim Scott to prove they are viable contenders for the nomination, as opposed to Ron DeSantis.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/

Aug 19, 2023 • 1h 1min
David Pepper explains how Ohio can become a blue state again
David Pepper, former chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, joins Steve to discuss how Ohio became a red state in the last decade and what Democrats can do to flip it blue in order to defeat Donald Trump.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/

Aug 17, 2023 • 17min
Why Donald Trump + Marjorie Taylor Greene would be a DISASTER in 2024
Steve Schmidt breaks down Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments that she is considering running for senate or being Donald Trump's running mate in 2024.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/

Aug 16, 2023 • 12min
How Mitch McConnell's failures led to the rise of Donald Trump
Steve Schmidt breaks down how the cowardice of Mitch McConnell led to the rise of Donald Trump and MAGA extremism in this country. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/

Aug 15, 2023 • 14min
Trump indicted in Fulton County, Georgia; now facing 91 total charges
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump being incited in Georgia for 13 criminal counts centered on his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. This brings the total charges against the former President to 91 in 4 different districts. Steve breaks down why this is not normal and must be defeated at the ballot box.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/

Aug 14, 2023 • 60min
Bomani Jones on whether sports unites or divides our country
Award-winning sports journalist joins Steve to discuss the explosion of sporting gambling, the Saudi's purchase of the PGA and whether sports can be a healing force in our country.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/

Aug 11, 2023 • 58min
Congressman Colin Allred on what it takes to defeat Ted Cruz
Texas Congressman Colin Allred joins Steve to discuss how his brief NFL career shaped his political outlook, his memories being on the floor of Congress on January 6th & how he plans to defeat Ted Cruz as he runs for Senate in 2024.To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/

Aug 10, 2023 • 17min
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's UNHINGED interview on Newsmax
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump attacking Jack Smith and Fani Willis in a deranged interview on Newsmax. Steve explains that a media ecosystem like FOX News & CNN have helped prop up the former President and allowed him to lie to the country constantly.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/

Aug 9, 2023 • 15min
Why Republicans are TERRIFIED of Donald Trump's recent behavior
Steve Schmidt breaks down Donald Trump's recent behavior and why it could spell doom for Republicans in 2024.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/

Aug 7, 2023 • 13min
Steve Schmidt explains why Ron DeSantis' campaign is completely collapsing
Steve Schmidt reacts to the Bloomberg article breaking down the complete collapse of Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign. Steve explains that Ron's campaign is beyond saving and he has no chance of taking down Donald Trump for the 2024 republican nomination for president.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/