
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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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/
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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