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The Michael Steele Podcast

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Jul 6, 2023 • 56min

The Corruption of the Court: With Glenn Kirschner

Michael is joined by Glenn Kirschner, former federal U.S army prosecutor, to discuss the political and legal circumstances regarding Donald Trump, The Supreme Court, and the cases surrounding them. They break down the imbalance and corruption that The Supreme Court engages in. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Glenn Kirschner: @glennkirschner2 Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the Podcast @steele_podcast
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Jul 1, 2023 • 17min

Quick Take: China and Tik Tok

This is an excerpt from the full episode "What Makes Bipartisanship Work: With Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi." Michael Steele speaks with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. The pair discuss the debt ceiling deal, how bipartisanship can succeed, getting through the culture wars and the United States' relationship with China.
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Jun 24, 2023 • 18min

Quick Take: How Controversy Drives Online Virality

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Rise and Fall of Digital Media: With Ben Smith." Ben Smith joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his book, "TRAFFIC: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral." The pair discuss the early days of digital media, the rise and fall of news sites like Buzzfeed News and how controversy drives traffic and virality. If you enjoyed stopping by the beauty shop, leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Ben Smith @semaforben Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Jun 21, 2023 • 53min

The Stories and Politics of the FBI: With James Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey joins The Michael Steele Podcast. He speaks with Michael about his new crime novel, "Central Park West," and the real life people and events that inspired the book. The pair also discuss the politics of the FBI, Comey's time as FBI Director under President Trump and the news of Trump's indictment. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Central-Park-West-Crime-Novel/dp/1613164033 Follow James Comey @Comey Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the Podcast @steele_podcast
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Jun 17, 2023 • 19min

Quick Take: How Tim Scott Is Trying to Win Over the GOP

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Tim Scott, The Debt Ceiling and the NAACP: With April Ryan and Tara Setmayer." April Ryan and Tara Setmayer discuss Tim Scott's campaign, the role he is playing and how he's attempted to win over the GOP. If you enjoyed stopping by the beauty shop, leave a review or share it with a friend! April Ryan is a political analyst and reporter for The Grio, the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent and the author of “Black Women Will Save the World.” Tara Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, Senior Advisor at The Lincoln Project and host of the live show "The Breakdown.” Follow April @AprilDRyan Follow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayer Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 2min

What Trump's Indictment Means for 2024: With Rick Ungar

Michael Steele speaks with Rick Ungar, former co-host of SiriusXM's Steele & Ungar, about the GOP's reaction to Trump's indictment and what it means for 2024. The pair also discuss Pride Month, the boycotting of Bud Light and Target and the current state of CNN after Chris Licht's departure. If you liked this podcast, share it with a friend or write a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow Rick @rickungar Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Jun 10, 2023 • 46min

Does the Republican Party Want to Be Rescued? Part 1: With Chris Christie [Rebroadcast]

Note: This episode originally aired in December 2021. In part one of this interview, Michael speaks with Former Governor Chris Christie about what the Republican party stands for now that Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz have entered the arena. The pair discuss Trump's hold on the Republican base, why the GOP must not be a party of vendetta politics and who will be running in 2024. Follow Chris Christie @GovChristie Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Jun 8, 2023 • 38min

What Makes Bipartisanship Work: With Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

Michael Steele speaks with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. The pair discuss the debt ceiling deal, how bipartisanship can succeed, getting through the culture wars and the United States' relationship with China. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Jun 3, 2023 • 18min

Quick Take: Trying to Defend the Indefensible

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Finding A Different Angle: With Roy Wood Jr." Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins The Michael Steele Podcast. Roy talks about how working on The Daily Show has impacted his approach to comedy. He also discusses what he learned from his father, a radio journalist who covered Black soldiers in Vietnam, the South African apartheid and the civil rights movement. Roy Wood Jr.'s live standup tour, “Happy to Be Here” starts in June across the United States. Check out the full list of dates here: https://www.roywoodjr.com/ Follow Roy Wood Jr. @roywoodjr Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Jun 1, 2023 • 57min

The Rise and Fall of Digital Media: With Ben Smith

Ben Smith joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his book, "TRAFFIC: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral."The pair discuss the early days of digital media, and the rise and fall of news sites like Buzzfeed News, how controversy drives traffic and virality and Buzzfeed's decision to publish the Steele Dossier. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Traffic-Genius-Rivalry-Delusion-Billion-Dollar/dp/0593299752 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Ben Smith @semaforben Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

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