
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

Sep 4, 2023 • 18min
Quick Take: How to Win a Debate
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

Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Pepperoni Pizza Of Politics: With Jen Psaki, Don Calloway, and Tim Miller
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

Aug 26, 2023 • 20min
Quick Take: A Look at the 2024 GOP Candidates
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

Aug 24, 2023 • 26min
Make Mine A Double: The GOP Presidential Debates
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

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 16min
The Loneliness of the Black Republican: With Leah Wright Rigueur
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

Aug 19, 2023 • 17min
Quick Take: Creating a Center-Right Party
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

Aug 16, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Psychology of America: With Mary Trump [Rebroadcast]
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

Aug 12, 2023 • 17min
Quick Take: The Best Political Ad of the Year
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

Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 6min
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 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

Aug 5, 2023 • 19min
Quick Take: Guns, Gays and Girls
This is an excerpt from the episode "Blowback: With Miles Taylor."
Michael Steele speaks with Miles Taylor about his new book, "Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump." Miles discusses his takeaway from blowing the whistle on Trump as a White House insider, the current Republican agenda and what a Trump 2.0 would look like.
Check out Miles' book here: https://www.amazon.com/Blowback-Warning-Save-Democracy-Trump-ebook/dp/B0BHTL7ZYN
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!
Follow Miles @MilesTaylorUSA
Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele
Follow the podcast @steele_podcast