
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

Oct 7, 2024 • 2min
A Moment of Clarity: Unfit for Office
And now, for a moment of clarity...
Michael Steele discusses what makes J.D Vance unfit for office.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 1h 13min
Finding Faith (with Don Lemon)
Don Lemon speaks with Michael Steele about faith, politics and his new book, "I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America." Don discusses growing up as gay in the Southern Black Church, his journey with religion and his departure from CNN. The pair also discuss Michael Steele's personal evolution, the lessons he learned from his mother and the disappointing behavior of Black Republican Men.
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Sep 28, 2024 • 11min
How Kamala Dominated Trump At The Presidential Debate (Quick Take)
This is an excerpt from the full episode, " From Neglect to Power: Family, Trauma and Politics (with Mary L. Trump)."
Michael Steele speaks with Mary L. Trump about her new book, Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir. The pair discuss how Kamala dominated Trump at the presidential debate and the cognitive decline of Donald J. Trump.

Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 6min
From Neglect to Power: Family, Trauma and Politics (with Mary L. Trump)
Michael Steele speaks with Mary L. Trump about her new book, Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir. The pair discuss the darkness and generational trauma surrounding the Trump family and why Donald was chosen over Mary's father, Freddy, as the inheritor of the family business. Plus, how Kamala dominated Trump at the debates, the meaning behind some of Trump's recent rally statements and the importance of acknowledging collective trauma and the need for action in the upcoming elections.
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Sep 21, 2024 • 12min
Sarah "Huck Abby" Sanders Digs at Kamala Harris for Not Having Biological Children
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "If There's Ever Been a Time to Vote... (with Rick Ungar)"
Michael Steele and Rick Ungar discuss Sarah Huckabee Sanders's dig at Kamala Harris not having biological children and the critical importance of voting this November.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 54min
If There's Ever Been a Time to Vote... (with Rick Ungar)
Michael Steele speaks with his former Sirius XM co-host, Rick Ungar. The pair discuss the recent debate between Trump and Harris, the absurdity of the misinformation surrounding migrants eating pets, Sarah Huckabee Sanders's dig at Kamala not having biological children and the critical importance of voting this November.
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Sep 14, 2024 • 7min
How Ronald Reagan Helped Shape The GOP
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Reagan's Life And Legacy (With Max Boot)"
Michael Steele speaks with bestselling author, historian, and policy analyst Max Boot about his latest book,"Reagan: His Life And Legend" and the differences about the GOP compared to the days of Ronald Reagan.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Reagan-Life-Legend-Max-Boot/dp/0871409445
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Sep 12, 2024 • 59min
Reagan's Life And Legacy (with Max Boot)
Max Boot, a bestselling author, historian, and policy analyst, joins to explore the life and legacy of Ronald Reagan. They dive into how Reagan reshaped the GOP and his journey from humble beginnings to presidential power. The conversation highlights Reagan's unique leadership style, contrasting it with Donald Trump's approach, and discusses the shift within the Republican Party from Reagan's era to now. Boot emphasizes the importance of understanding Reagan's policies to appreciate his lasting influence on American society and politics.

Sep 7, 2024 • 15min
The Expectations of the First Female President
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Making the Presidency (With Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky)"
Michael Steele speaks with presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky about her new book, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic" and the challenges and expectations Kamala Harris will face if she is the first female president.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Presidency-Precedents-Forged-Republic/dp/0197653847
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Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 2min
Making the Presidency (with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky)
Michael Steele speaks with presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky about her new book, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic." The pair discuss how John Adams set the precedent for a peaceful transfer of power, the importance of putting the Constitution above partisan interests and the challenges and expectations Kamala Harris will face if she is the first female president.
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