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 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.
Jul 26, 2023 • 19min
Steve Schmidt explains how 'Oppenheimer' is a reminder of dangers of electing Trump | The Warning
Steve Schmidt breaks down how the blockbuster movie, 'Oppenheimer', serves as a perfect reminder of the dangers of electing someone as corrupt and evil as Donald Trump and giving them the ability to start a nuclear war. He goes on to examine how sycophants like Kevin McCarthy and others only serve to increase the danger we all face by submitting to Trump's every whim.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/sub...Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidt...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/
Jul 25, 2023 • 15min
Steve Schmidt explains how Chris Christie & Tim Scott can beat Trump in GOP primary | The Warning
Steve Schmidt breaks down what a Republican presidential primary would look like if one of the candidates were to beat Donald Trump. He explains that with Ron DeSantis' campaign falling in the polls and lacking money, Chris Christie and Tim Scott are the two candidates who are best positioned to take on Trump, and can defeat him with some decisive wins in key early states.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/
Jul 23, 2023 • 59min
Fred Guttenberg on Hope after Parkland, Guns in America & Marco Rubio's lies
Fred Guttenberg joins Steve Schmidt to discuss finding hope after losing his daughter in the Parkland shooting, how to fix America's gun culture & his disappointing interactions with Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Marco Rubio.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 22, 2023 • 15min
Steve Schmidt reacts to Ron DeSantis and Florida's new Black history curriculum | The Warning
Steve Schmidt shares his reaction to the Florida Board of Education approving a new set of standards for how Black history should be taught in the state’s public schools. The new standards require instruction for middle school students to include “how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” Steve breaks down how Ron DeSantis’ “war on wokeism” has led us down this path and his brand of American fascism presents a clear and present danger to 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/
Jul 21, 2023 • 11min
Steve Schmidt explains how Lindsey Graham's character decay led to a rotten Congress | The Warning
Steve Schmidt breaks down how Senator Lindsey Graham has had a dramatic fall from grace as he fully embraced Donald Trump and his autocratic tendencies. He lays out how this character decay has opened the door for other politicians to embrace their worst impulses and how general apathy from the American citizenry has allowed the rottenest people to be elected to Congress.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/sub...Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidt...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/
Jul 20, 2023 • 13min
Steve Schmidt reacts to Trump facing ANOTHER indictment over his role in January 6th
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump saying he received target letter from special counsel Jack Smith in regards to his role on January 6th. Trump is now facing his third indictment, albeit his first for his role in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/
Jul 19, 2023 • 18min
Steve Schmidt examines how No Labels & Joe Manchin could impact the 2024 race
Steve Schmidt breaks down how Joe Manchin & the No Labels group could impact the 2024 race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
