The Michael Steele Podcast

The Bulwark
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Feb 11, 2026 • 2min

A Moment Of Clarity: The 2026 Election "Witch Hunt"

They call it a witch hunt—and they’re right, but not for the reason you think. The door has been left wide open for election deniers to recycle old lies for a new purpose: stealing the 2026 election. Michael Steele dives into the reality of these legal setbacks and exploring how "probable cause" is being manufactured to undermine the electoral process.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!
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Feb 6, 2026 • 2min

A Moment Of Clarity: Is Our Democracy Ready? The Critical Warning for This November’s Election

Is the 2026 election already being undermined in plain sight? In this urgent segment, Michael Steele sits down with UCLA Law Professor Rick Hasen—one of the nation’s preeminent experts on election law—to dissect the warning signs most people are missing. From the potential invocation of the Insurrection Act to the strategic targeting of key voting jurisdictions, they pull back the curtain on the tactics that could define the coming "difficult fall."Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MS NOW: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!
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Feb 5, 2026 • 3min

A Moment Of Clarity: "ICE agents at voting polls? Why? People in Mike Johnson's backyard are all white!" - Michael Steele

Your vote is supposed to be local—but the rules are being rewritten. What happens when federal authority begins to overlap with your neighborhood polling place? Michael Steele peels back the layers on the push to nationalize elections and the quiet battle for control over how ballots are handled. He explores how agencies like ICE are being woven into the political narrative and what this means for the future of local sovereignty.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MS NOW: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!
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Jan 30, 2026 • 3min

A Moment Of Clarity: "There's a lot of lipstick on a lot of pigs. Imprints from Trump." - Michael Steele

President Trump is back in the Roosevelt Room with a hamburger and a mission: steamroll any state that doesn't fall in line. But there’s a giant, constitutional wall in his way—and it’s one his own party usually claims to love. Michael Steele strips away the political "lipstick" to look at the 10th Amendment reality. Why is "state sovereignty" a sacred right in Texas but a "problem" in California or Minnesota?Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MS NOW: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this video, share it with a friend!
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Jan 28, 2026 • 2min

A Moment Of Clarity: "Trump is a pathological liar!" - Michael Steele

When the truth becomes optional, democracy enters the danger zone. That’s the blunt reality Michael Steele is facing as he examines the current state of the Republican party. But what does this mean for the actual work being done in D.C.? Congressman Robert Garcia joins the conversation to shed light on the mounting tension within the halls of power.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MS NOW: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!
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Jan 23, 2026 • 2min

A Moment Of Clarity: The GOP’s "Hyperbole & Bull" vs. Jack Smith’s Cold Hard Facts

When political opponents can't refute the evidence, they attack the investigator. That is exactly what happened during the Jack Smith hearings. Michael Steele and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal break down the specific tactics used to derail the conversation—from "hyperbole" to irrelevant budget questions—and how to dismantle them. You will hear how a consistent narrative and calm, factual questioning can expose the emptiness of political performance.Stop letting the noise distract you. Get the clarity you deserve.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MS NOW: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
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Jan 21, 2026 • 4min

A Moment Of Clarity: "No other President has committed crimes the way Trump has!" - Michael Steele

When the legal system is under fire, why are we relying on citizens with cell phones instead of the world’s most powerful law firms? Michael Steele confronts a startling reality: while everyday Americans are stepping up as "legal observers" on the front lines, the institutions designed to protect the rule of law have gone quiet. We dive deep into the "arrogance of unchecked power" and break down the rhetoric coming from the campaign trail regarding the "weaponization" of the DOJ.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MS NOW: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
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Jan 19, 2026 • 2min

A Moment Of Clarity: "These people think we're stupid as hell! You can't feed a family on $3!" - Michael Steele

The math of modern poverty doesn't add up. When families are expected to thrive on a mere $3 per meal, food insecurity becomes a policy failure rather than a personal one. Michael Steele exposes the harsh realities of current economic decisions and their direct impact on low-income households, questioning how we let the basic necessity of food become a political luxury.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MS NOW: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
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Jan 16, 2026 • 2min

A Moment Of Clarity: Greenland: The $700 Billion Question

Is Greenland a real estate opportunity or a geopolitical necessity? Michael Steele explores the staggering $700 billion valuation and the ripple effects of President Trump’s proposal. From the strain on NATO alliances to the hidden complexities of international sovereignty, he breaks down why a frozen island became the center of a global firestorm.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MS NOW: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
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Jan 14, 2026 • 2min

A Moment Of Clarity: US Senator Mark Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Alleged Retaliation

Senator Mark Kelly has initiated litigation against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging an unlawful retaliatory demotion following Kelly's critiques of the Trump administration. At the heart of the controversy is the Senator’s advocacy for the refusal of extrajudicial orders. Michael Steele analyzes the profound legal and constitutional implications of this confrontation.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MS NOW: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcastWatch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

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