Note: This episode was originally published in September of 2022. Dana Milbank joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party." The pair discuss how the GOP has been deteriorating long before Trump, and the roles Republican members have played in it, from Newt Gingrich to Sarah Palin. They also discuss "the great replacement theory," and where the GOP is headed. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Destructionists-Twenty-Five-Crack-Up-Republican-Party/dp/0385548133 If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Dana on Twitter @Milbank, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Art of Debate: With Mehdi Hasan." Mehdi Hasan speaks with Michael Steele about the art of debate. The pair discuss the importance of knowing your audience, showing receipts and coming prepared. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Check out Mehdi’s book, “Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking” here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250853479/wineveryargument Follow Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhassan Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

The GOP Debate has left a lot of unsolved questions about the 2024 election, Trump's future, and what it all means for the Republican party. We're joined by Jen Psaki, political analyst and former government official, Don Calloway, attorney and politician, and Tim Miller, political consultant, for an insightful lineup. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Jen Psaki @jrpsaki Follow Don Calloway @dcstlagain Follow Tim Miller @Timodc Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the episode "America Is Not What It Promised to Be: With Politics Girl." Michael Steele is joined by Leigh McGowan, also known as PoliticsGirl. They discuss the current state of the GOP and break down the Republican candidates running for president in 2024. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Politics Girl @IAmPoliticsGirl Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy. Michael discusses last night's Republican presidential debates and Trump's status within the party despite not attending the debate. He analyzes the performances of the GOP candidates at the debate, and what the tension between Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley means for the future of the party. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

How has Black Republicanism evolved throughout American history and what has (or hasn't) been done to attract Black voters to the party? Michael Steele speaks with Leah Wright Rigueur, Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and the author of the award-winning book, “The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power.” The pair discuss the transactional nature of Black Republicanism, celebrity endorsements by Black Republicans, Jackie Robinson and the notion of the "militant Black Republican." Check out Leah's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Loneliness-Black-Republican-Pragmatic-Politics/dp/0691173648 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Leah @LeahRigueur Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the episode "They're Not Gonna Beat Trump: With Rick Wilson." Michael speaks with infamous ad-maker, Lincoln Project co-founder and Republican strategist, Rick Wilson about where the 2024 presidential election is headed and what creating a center-right political party would look like. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend. Follow Rick @TheRickWilson Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the Podcast @steele_podcast

Note: This episode was originally published in May 2023. Michael Steele speaks with Mary Trump about the psychology of America, what prompted our cultural rot and the psychology behind the crazy that we're experiencing in our country, both pre and post Donald Trump's presidency. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Mary Trump @MaryLTrump Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the episode " The Everyday People of Politics: With JoJo From Jerz." Michael speaks with social media phenomenon Joanne Carducci, AKA JoJoFromJerz. The pair discuss MTG's unintentional endorsement of Joe Biden and where the country is headed due to Trump's presidency. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Jo @JoJoFromJerz Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele is joined by Leigh McGowan, also known as PoliticsGirl. They discuss the American Dream, framing politics in a way that everyone can understand, the current state of the GOP, Ohio's special election and reforming the Supreme Court. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Politics Girl @IAmPoliticsGirl Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast