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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.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 1h 1min
Joyce Vance on investigations into Donald Trump & why democracy is in danger | The Warning Podcast
Steve Schmidt is joined by Joyce Vance, author of the Substack newsletter “Civil Discourse”. They discuss the latest developments in Trump’s legal quagmires, the dangers our democracy currently faces, how to deal with a corrupt conservative Supreme Court and much more.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 6, 2023 • 16min
Steve Schmidt explains how Ron DeSantis fails to measure up to great leaders & condemns the PGA Tour for merging with Liv Golf + the Saudi government
Steve Schmidt reacts to Ron DeSantis's comments that he will "eliminate the woke virus." With it being the anniversary of D-Day and Robert Kennedy Jr's assassination, Steve explains how Ron's small vision for the country fails to measure up to great leaders of the past. Later, Steve reacts to the news that the PGA Tour has merged with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour. Steve condemns the move as shameful, given the Saudi's government ties to both the 9/11 attacks and shady business dealings with Donald Trump.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 4, 2023 • 52min
Henry Winkler discusses overcoming dyslexia, the writer's strike and the ending of Barry
Legendary actor Henry Winkler discusses his long battle with dyslexia as a child, the ongoing writer's strike and what is next for him after the hit HBO show Barry.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/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2, 2023 • 19min
Why CNN has proven to be unfit to cover Donald Trump
Steve Schmidt reacts to the profile of the Head of CNN, Chris Licht, in The Atlantic. Steve explains how Licht's lack of character led to the debacle at the Trump Town Hall and will continue to lead to a failure in covering the former President. To become a The Warning Premium Member with early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2023 • 16min
Why Ron DeSantis's aims of "destroying leftism" prove he is unfit to be president + How Chris Christie could impact the race
Steve Schmidt breaks down Ron DeSantis’s comments that he is going to “destroy leftism.” He explains how that makes the Florida governor unfit to be president and how it proves he is just cosplaying as a lesser version of Donald Trump. Later, he discusses how Chris Christie entering the race could potentially impact Donald Trump.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2023 • 1h 4min
Scott Galloway on the decline of the American middle class, insane CEO pay & what men see in Donald Trump
Scott Galloway. Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business and host of the Prof G podcast, joins Steve to discuss the real reason for the decline of the American middle class, how CEO pay got so out of control & what men see in Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2023 • 45min
Reaction to Ron DeSantis’s disastrous announcement with Elon Musk + Rep. Dan Goldman discusses the debt ceiling crisis, facing Trump in 2024 & sharing the floor with George Santos
Steve Schmidt reacts to the disastrous Twitter Spaces event with Ron DeSantis & Elon Musk. Steve breaks down how the technical difficulties of the event made DeSantis appear small & ineffective, while cozying up to billionaires like Elon Musk & David Sacks make DeSantis look weak. He explains that he expects DeSantis' campaign to fall apart quickly and that Tim Scott will quickly be in 2nd place behind Donald Trump.Later, Dan Goldman joins the show to discuss the Republicans taking the country hostage over the debt ceiling, why he doesn't fear Trump running in 2024 & his frustrations with his colleague, George SantosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
