The Michael Steele Podcast

This is an excerpt from the episode "Imagining A Land Without Poverty: With Matthew Desmond." Michael Steele is joined by Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City," and Professor of Sociology and the Director of the Eviction Lab at Princeton University. Matthew discusses his new book, “Poverty, By America," which looks at why America hasn't made more progress in ending poverty, how the pandemic reframed eviction and government response to poverty and how wealthy and middle class Americans perpetuate a system that keeps poor people poor. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Poverty-America-Matthew-Desmond/dp/0593239911 Join the movement to end poverty: https://endpovertyusa.org/ Follow Matthew Desmond @just_shelter Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the Podcast @steele_podcast

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. They also discuss Twitter, Elon and free speech, Mehdi's viral interview with Matt Taibbi and how Mehdi would approach interviewing Marjorie Taylor Greene. 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

This is an excerpt from the episode "Persuading a Divided Democracy: With Anand Giridharadas." Best-selling author Anand Giridharadas joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy." The pair discuss how you go about changing minds in today's polarized world, the tactics that do and don't work and real life examples of "deep canvassing," going door to door to change people's minds on big issues. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Persuaders-Front-Lines-Hearts-Democracy-ebook/dp/B09QPH4LTX If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Follow Anand Giriharadas @AnandWrites Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael speaks with Former Governor and fellow Marylander, Larry Hogan. The pair discuss why Gov. Hogan chose not to run for President, the role he wants to play in fixing the GOP and the country's views on 2024 presidential candidates. This is an excerpt from the episode "Finding Common Ground: With Former Gov. Larry Hogan." If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Gov. Larry Hogan @GovLarryHogan Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy. Today, Michael discusses the expulsion of two Black legislators from the Tennessee House of Representatives. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

Why is America stricken by poverty despite being the most prosperous democracy in the world? Michael Steele is joined by Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City," and Professor of Sociology and the Director of the Eviction Lab at Princeton University. Matthew discusses his new book, “Poverty, By America," which looks at why America hasn't made more progress in ending poverty, how the pandemic reframed eviction and government response to poverty and how wealthy and middle class Americans perpetuate a system that keeps poor people poor. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Poverty-America-Matthew-Desmond/dp/0593239911 Join the movement to end poverty: https://endpovertyusa.org/ Follow Matthew Desmond @just_shelter Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the Podcast @steele_podcast

Film producer, national political commentator & New York Times best-selling author, Keith Boykin, speaks with Michael Steele about how leadership has shaped America. The pair look at how acceptance for gay marriage shifted within the Black community after Barack Obama's presidency and how current leadership is impacting the country today. This is an excerpt from the episode "How Far Has America Come?" With Keith Boykin If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Keith @keithboykin Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy. Today, Michael discusses the indictment of Donald Trump and how the far-right is reacting. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with Former White House Usher, Chris Emery, about working as an White House Usher for Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, how the personality of the White House changed under each president, the pressures of his role and how he got the job. If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend! This is an excerpt from the episode "Tales of a White House Usher: With Christopher Emery." Check out Christopher's latest book, “White House Usher: Who Killed the President?” here: https://www.amazon.com/White-House-Usher-Killed-President-ebook/dp/B09CNS3H2H Follow Christopher Emery @WhiteHouseUsher Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael speaks with Former Governor and fellow Marylander, Larry Hogan. The pair discuss the legacy Gov. Hogan wants to leave behind in Maryland, why he chose not to run for President, the role he wants to play in fixing the GOP and how Trump's indictments could impact the 2024 election. If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Gov. Larry Hogan @GovLarryHogan Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast