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The Michael Steele Podcast

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Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 12min

The American Way: With Katty Kay

Michael Steele speaks with BBC Correspondent and bestselling author, Katty Kay. The pair discuss the abortion ban in Arizona, Kamala Harris and the challenges faced by women in power, how Biden can win over voters, the war in Gaza and the trial and death of OJ Simpson. Check out "Influential with Katty Kay" on YouTube. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Katty Kay @KattyKay_ Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast 
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Apr 13, 2024 • 14min

Quick Take: Michael Steele's Role in the Tea Party Movement

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part 2: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum." Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum to discuss Michael's role in the Tea Party movement and the current iteration of the Republican party. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend. Check out Native Land Pod and ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Tiffany @TiffanyDCross Follow Angela: @angela_rye Follow Andrew: @andrewgillum Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Apr 6, 2024 • 9min

Quick Take: Whether or Not to Engage with Black People Considering Voting for Trump

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part I: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum." Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. Tiffany, Angela and Andrew discuss the intention behind their new podcast, Native Land Pod and have a nuanced discussion on whether or not to engage with Black people considering casting their ballot for Trump.  If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend. Check out Native Land Pod and ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Tiffany @TiffanyDCross Follow Angela: @angela_rye Follow Andrew: @andrewgillum Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Apr 3, 2024 • 55min

Let's Get Rid of Party Primaries: With Nick Troiano

Michael Steele speaks with Nick Troiano about his new book, "The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy from the Fringes." The pair discuss how in 2024, 24 million independents will be locked out of closed primaries for president or Congress. They discuss the benefits of abolishing the primary system, the states that have already changed their primary systems, and where third parties and ranked-choice voting fits into the mix. Check out "The Primary Solution" here: https://www.amazon.com/Primary-Solution-Rescuing-Democracy-Fringes-ebook/dp/B0C7RMW1Z1 Check out Unite America here: https://www.uniteamerica.org/ If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Nick Troiano @NickTroiano Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast 
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Apr 2, 2024 • 2min

A Moment of Clarity: Trump's Bibles

And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele discusses Trump selling his own Bibles. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Mar 30, 2024 • 13min

Quick Take: Why So Many Americans Are Disillusioned with Religion

Michael Steele speaks with Dr. Phil about his new book, "We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity." The pair discuss the decline of religion's influence on society, preparing children and students for the world, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on society and the importance of speaking up for what you believe in. Check out "We've Got Issues" here: https://www.amazon.com/Weve-Got-Issues-Strong-Americas/dp/1668061708 Dr. Phil Primetime will premiere on April 2, 2024 @ 8PM EST on Merit Street Media. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Dr. Phil @DrPhil Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Mar 27, 2024 • 58min

Putting Politics Aside in Outer Space: With Astronaut Terry Virts

Michael Steele speaks with former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut, Terry Virts. The pair discuss the International Space Station and crew dynamics amidst international war, Ukraine, STEM education in the U.S, space tourism and the extraterrestrial.  Check out Terry's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Leaving-Planet-Everything/dp/1523514566 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Terry Virts @AstroTerry Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast  
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Mar 24, 2024 • 18min

Quick Take: The Fight to Pass Gun Control Legislation

This is an excerpt from the full episode "How Guns Radicalized America: With Ryan Busse." Ryan Busse once helped build one of the world's most iconic gun companies. Today, he's shining a light on how the gun industry radicalized America. Ryan speaks with Michael Steele about how the gun industry and the NRA have impacted American culture, why gun control laws don't pass, what role the GOP plays in protecting the Second Amendment and the importance of speaking truth to bullshit. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Check out Ryan's book, "Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America," here: https://www.amazon.com/Gunfight-Against-Industry-Radicalized-America/dp/1541768736 Follow Ryan Busse @ryandbusse Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Mar 23, 2024 • 33min

The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part 2: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum

This is Part II of Michael's conversation with Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. Tiffany, Angela and Andrew discuss the intention behind their new podcast, Native Land Pod and have a nuanced discussion on whether or not to engage with Black people considering casting their ballot for Trump. The script flips and Michael is interviewed on his role with the Tea Party, GOP and MAGA today, including his "Fire Pelosi" campaign and whether he regrets it. Angela's parents make a couple of cameos, too. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend.  Check out Native Land Pod and ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Tiffany @TiffanyDCross Follow Angela: @angela_rye Follow Andrew: @andrewgillum Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 7min

The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part I: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum

Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. Tiffany, Angela and Andrew discuss the intention behind their new podcast, Native Land Pod and have a nuanced discussion on whether or not to engage with Black people considering casting their ballot for Trump. The script flips and Michael is interviewed on his role with the Tea Party, GOP and MAGA today, including his "Fire Pelosi" campaign and whether he regrets it. Angela's parents make a couple of cameos, too. Part II of this episode drops Saturday, March 23rd. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend. Check out Native Land Pod and ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Tiffany @TiffanyDCross Follow Angela: @angela_rye Follow Andrew: @andrewgillum Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

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