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 6, 2023 • 54min
Keli Goff on the biggest misconceptions about the writers' strike & Hollywood
Steve is joined by Keli Goff, an American producer, playwright, screenwriter and journalist to discuss how the writers and actors' guilds are fighting against the Hollywood studios, and why their struggle is important for all Americans.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 5, 2023 • 9min
Steve Schmidt explains why Gavin Newson will "humiliate" Ron DeSantis on Fox News
Steve Schmidt reacts to the news that Ron DeSantis has agreed to a debate against Gavin Newsom moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity. He explains why Newsom will skewer the absurdities of the Tallahassee Mussolini, Fox News, & the MAGA base.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 4, 2023 • 16min
Steve Schmidt explains what Ron DeSantis’ campaign tells us about Donald Trump
Steve Schmidt reacts to Ron DeSantis saying he will slit throats on day one if he is elected president. Steve explains that Donald Trump has caused the demise of the Republican Party with his charged rhetoric and lack of respect for democracy.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 3, 2023 • 13min
Steve Schmidt explains the 1 thing that would allow Trump get away with January 6th
Steve Schmidt explains how American apathy and indifference led to the rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans. Steve breaks down that this combination could allow Trump to get away with his alleged crimes on and around January 6th.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 2, 2023 • 15min
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump charged with plotting to overturn 2020 election
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump’s latest indictment of four felonies, including for his role in the January 6th riots, which attempted to overturn the 2020 election.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 1, 2023 • 15min
Steve Schmidt exposes Kevin McCarthy's "witch hunt" of the Biden Family
Steve Schmidt breaks down how Kevin McCarthy’s openness to a MAGA-led impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden, in regards to his son, Hunter Biden’s business dealings, are nothing more than a political witch hunt.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/
Jul 31, 2023 • 18min
Steve Schmidt explains how Donald Trump still holds control over the Republican Party
Steve Schmidt explains how Donald Trump has still managed to control the Republican Party through a small percentage of primary voters. Steve breaks down how Trump's views are not reflected in a majority of Americans and they can not let their apathy result in Trump winning 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/
Jul 29, 2023 • 53min
Maria Shriver on saving America's men, & a return to American optimism
Former First Lady of California Maria Shriver joins Steve to discuss how technology is impacting young people, how to reach men in crisis & discusses her hope for the future of the 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/
Jul 28, 2023 • 18min
Steve Schmidt reacts to BRAND NEW charges against Donald Trump
Steve Schmidt reacts to prosecutors announcing additional charges against Donald Trump on Thursday in his alleged hoarding and hiding of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago bringing the number of total federal charges against Trump to 40. Steve explains how Trump continues to violate the rule of law and must be stopped in order to protect democracy.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/
Jul 27, 2023 • 14min
Steve Schmidt reacts to Mitch McConnell's mid-press conference freeze
Steve Schmidt reacts to Mitch McConnell's health scare during a press conference. Steve explains how older senators like McConnell and Dianne Feinstein have led to an apathetic country, which has left fertile ground for an authoritarian like Donald Trump.
