
The Michael Steele Podcast
The Michael Steele Podcast is a podcast hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Each week, Michael moderates a barbershop style discussion about the key political and cultural issues of the day. Michael brings his experience as an MSNBC political analyst and from a lifetime in politics to a podcast which transcends traditional political boundaries in order to dig deep and find real solutions.
Latest episodes

Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 4min
What Does Freedom Mean in the Age of Trump? (with Timothy Snyder)
Michael Steele speaks with Timothy Snyder about his new book, "On Freedom." The pair define freedom and discuss what it looks like for young people, American families and those in Ukraine and Gaza. They also explore how AI alters our freedom and what it means to be human.
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Nov 28, 2024 • 6min
A Moment of Clarity: Is This What the Price of Gas Is Worth?
Michael Steele reacts to Trump's cabinet picks.
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Nov 23, 2024 • 13min
"This Country is Not Man Enough to Make a Woman President" (Quick Take)
Michael Steele is joined by John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer and Symone Sanders-Townsend to discuss how Kamala Harris' campaign compared to other U.S elections and America's relationship with news and media today.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 48min
Trump's Menagerie of Misfits (with John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer & Symone Sanders-Townsend)
Michael Steele is joined by John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer and Symone Sanders-Townsend to discuss Trump's unqualified cabinet picks, the role media played in the 2024 election and how Elon Musk has replaced JD Vance as surrogate Vice President.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 4min
A Moment of Clarity: Trump Cares More About Elon Musk than JD Vance
Michael Steele and co-hosts of MSNBC's The Weekend discuss Elon Musk's prominent role in Trump's administration and the lack of JD Vance in the news.
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Nov 16, 2024 • 15min
"Actually, Black Men Showed Up and Voted for the Black Lady" (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Elie Mystal about what makes 2024 different from 2016, how Black men did, in fact, show up for Kamala Harris (and white women didn't) and how much the Democratic party is reliant upon the volunteer labor of Black women.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 56min
What to Expect from a Second Trump Term (with Elie Mystal)
Michael Steele speaks with Elie Mystal roughly one week after the re-election of Donald Trump. They discuss what they anticipate from the next Trump term, what makes 2024 different from 2016, how Black men did, in fact, show up for Kamala Harris (and white women didn't) and how Merrick Garland failed to bring Trump to trial.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 3min
A Moment of Clarity: "Anyone saying that needs to check themselves"
Michael Steele challenges those who argue against elevating women and Black people post-election.
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Nov 10, 2024 • 12min
How Elon Musk and RFK Jr. Will Influence Trump's Second Term (Quick Take)
This is an excerpt from the full episode, America Wanted Trump to Win (with Rick Wilson)
Michael Steele speaks with Rick Wilson (Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project) about Trump's re-election and how Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will influence Trump's next term.
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5 snips
Nov 7, 2024 • 54min
America Wanted Trump to Win (with Rick Wilson)
In this conversation, Rick Wilson, a Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, shares his insights on Trump's recent political maneuvers. He discusses how societal factors influenced Kamala Harris's campaign and explores the alignment of voters with autocratic leadership. Wilson highlights the significant implications of Trump potentially reclaiming power over all branches of government and examines the troubling influence of figures like Elon Musk in shaping political narratives. The talk is both thought-provoking and revealing about the evolving political landscape.