The Warning with Steve Schmidt
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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.
Episodes
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Dec 30, 2023 • 56min
Rabbi Tina Grimberg on anti-semitism and its enduring impact
Rabbi Tina Grimberg joins Steve Schmidt to discuss anti-semitism and its enduring impact and the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on young people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2023 • 54min
Jason Smart explains why Ukraine’s future matters in the United States
Jason Smart, a correspondent from the Kyiv Post, joins Steve to discuss what life is like in Ukraine, where the Ukraine-Russia conflict goes from here, and why the United States' support matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 4min
Evan Smith on the right-wing radicalization of Texas & the state of local news
Former CEO of the Texas Tribune, Evan Smith, joins Steve to discuss the recent far-right radicalization of Texas politics, the state of local journalism, and how the Dobbs decision impacts communities across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2023 • 52min
David Rothkopf on the danger of Trump returning to the White House
David Rothkopf, the CEO of The DSR Network and host of Deep State Radio, joins Steve to discuss Donald Trump's political strength heading into 2024, what the political strategy should be for running against him, and the reality of what could happen to our democracy if he wins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2023 • 14min
Steve Schimdt explains how Donald Trump's increasingly violent rhetoric foreshadows a difficult year ahead.
Steve Schimdt explains how Donald Trump's increasingly violent rhetoric foreshadows a difficult year ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2023 • 15min
Why removing Donald Trump from the ballot is NOT the answer
Steve Schmidt reacts to the Colorado Supreme Court removing Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot. Steve said this is not an effective solution and the only way to beat Donald Trump is at the ballot box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2023 • 17min
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's recent fascist remarks
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's latest comments at a New Hampshire rally over the weekend. Steve said these words must be taken seriously as well as the consequences of Trump potentially winning in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2023 • 13min
Steve Schimdt breaks down how the New York Times failed democracy
Steve Schmidt breaks down the reporting on how the New York Times lost its way, and how they failed to be an adequate watchdog of American democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2023 • 21min
Why the MAGA witch hunt of Hunter Biden is a national disgrace + How Donald Trump & the MAGA Congress want to enable dictators across the world
Steve Schmidt reacts to the impeachment inquiry into Hunter and Joe Biden, and why it is a national disgrace to treat a private citizen this way. Also, Steve Schmidt reacts to the Republican Congress repeatedly attempting to deny funding to Ukraine. Steve explains this will lead to the rise of dictators and dictator wannabes like Donald Trump all around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2023 • 28min
Rep. Dan Goldman calls House's impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden "a sham"
Steve Schmidt sits down with Representative Dan Goldman to discuss the Republican "sham" impeachment inquiry of President Biden, why they are insistent on consistently attacking his son Hunter, and how Donald Trump fits into their grand plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
