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The Michael Steele Podcast

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Mar 13, 2025 • 52min

No More Nice- We Must Hold Trump and Musk Accountable (with Rick Wilson)

Michael Steele speaks with Republican strategist, Lincoln Project co-founder and NYT best-selling author, Rick Wilson. The pair discuss the havoc Elon Musk and Donald Trump have wreaked on national and global stability. Plus, the importance of outspoken opposition, how power-hungry Marco Rubio is being humiliated by Trump and what needs to happen in order to prepare for the 2026 midterms. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
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Mar 12, 2025 • 7min

A Moment of Clarity: "Tired of being told to shut up and take it yet?"

Michael Steele details the groundswell movement happening across the country in protest of the Trump administration as well as Trump's ultimate endgame in Ukraine. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/  Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcast Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o
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Mar 8, 2025 • 21min

King Donald the First (Quick Take)

Michael Steele speaks with Sophia A. Nelson about Trump's joint address on Tuesday, including his rhetoric on DEI.  Plus, Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy, America's relationship with Russia and how Donald Trump is similar to King George the Third. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Sophia A. Nelson @IAmSophiaNelson Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
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Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 9min

What the Hell Was That Trump Speech? DEI, Culture Wars & "Meritocracy" (with Sophia A. Nelson)

Michael Steele speaks with Sophia A. Nelson, scholar, author, and DEI facilitator, about Trump's joint address on Tuesday, including his rhetoric on DEI, meritocracy and the culture wars. Michael and Sophia also discuss our current era of Post Reconstruction 2.0, white folks' misinterpretation of 'wokeness,' Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy and America's relationship with Russia. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Sophia A. Nelson @IAmSophiaNelson Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
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Mar 6, 2025 • 9min

A Moment Of Clarity: "Well that was rich!" Trump's Joint Address to Congress

Michael Steele reacts to Trump's Joint Address to Congress on March 5, 2025. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele  Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
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Mar 5, 2025 • 9min

A Moment Of Clarity: I cannot believe the sheer stupidity of what we witnessed between Trump and Zelenskyy.

Michael Steele breaks down President Trump's poor reaction to the release of the Epstein Files and further explains America's embarrassing moment in the White House with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele  Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
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Mar 3, 2025 • 15min

How Kash Patel and Dan Bongino Are Changing the FBI (Quick Take)

Michael Steele speaks with Ryan J. Reilly, justice reporter for NBC News, about what Kash Patel and Dan Bongino joining the FBI means for America. Check out Ryan's book, “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System,” here: https://www.amazon.com/Sedition-Hunters-January-Justice-System/dp/1541701801 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Ryan Reilly @ryanjreilly.com Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
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Feb 28, 2025 • 21min

Zelensky, Trump, And The Sh**show In The Oval Office: Make Mine A Double With Guest Denver Riggleman

In this episode of Make Mine A Double, Michael Steele dives into the chaotic exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky during a recent Oval Office meeting. Joined by former Congressman Denver Riggleman, they dissect the awkward moments, J.D. Vance's controversial remarks, and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. From discussing the disrespect shown to Zelensky to the broader ramifications of Trump's approach to diplomacy, this episode offers a critical look at a pivotal moment in American politics. Sit back and join us for a drink as we navigate through this political whirlwind!
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Feb 27, 2025 • 12min

A Moment of Clarity: Rep. Greene's DOGE defense is an untenable level of stupid!

Michael Steele reacts to Musk taking charge in Trump's first cabinet meeting as the most important man in the room and Rep. Marjorie Greene Taylor stating that federal employees don't deserve their jobs.  Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/  Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcast Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o
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Feb 27, 2025 • 56min

How Amateur U.S Citizens Beat the FBI at Investigating Jan. 6th (with Ryan J. Reilly)

Michael Steele speaks with Ryan J. Reilly, justice reporter for NBC News whose reporting on the Capitol attack has been cited by the Jan. 6 committee and the FBI. The pair discuss the everyday Americans that beat the FBI at investigating the insurrection, what Kash Patel's confirmation and this new version of the FBI means for America and how Trump is trying to rewrite January 6th. Check out Ryan's book, “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System,” here: https://www.amazon.com/Sedition-Hunters-January-Justice-System/dp/1541701801 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Ryan Reilly @ryanjreilly.com Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

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