
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 24, 2025 • 1h 3min
Policing the Constitution (with Michael Fanone)
Michael Steele is joined by Michael Fanone. The pair discuss the January 6th pardons, how Trump is bypassing the constitution to target immigrants and the role law enforcement is playing in this process. Plus, the time Mike convinced Nancy Pelosi to let him drink beers on the lawn of the Capitol.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 16min
Trump's Policies Hurt MAGA, Too (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Congressman Suhas Subramanyam about how MAGA supporters are beginning to see the impact of DOGE in their own communities.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 1min
How DOGE Cuts Are Reshaping America's Future (with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam)
Michael Steele is joined by Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. The pair discuss what DOGE cuts will mean for America’s future, and how even MAGA supporters are beginning to see the impact in their own communities. Plus, how these cuts are hurting America’s ability to be a global leader in tech, science, and innovation.
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Apr 12, 2025 • 23min
How Obama and Pelosi Betrayed Biden in 2024 (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, authors of the new book "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House." They discuss why Democratic leadership didn't tell Biden not to run in 2024, how Obama and Nancy Pelosi tried to get Biden to drop out of the race and Biden's refusal to endorse Kamala Harris.
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Apr 11, 2025 • 11min
A Moment Of Clarity: "Fears of a global recession are rising!"
Michael Steele dissects the looming fears of a recession echoed by Wall Street's elite, the tensions between Trump and prominent figures over trade policies, and the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions on deportations.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 12min
Did Kamala Ever Stand a Chance? Inside the Battle for the White House (with Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes)
What exactly happened during Kamala Harris’ short-lived 107-day presidential campaign that made her lose the election? Michael Steele speaks with Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, authors of the new book "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House." They discuss how a single Trump ad helped sink Kamala’s chances, Biden’s refusal to endorse her, and the private efforts by Obama and Pelosi to oust Biden without putting Kamala on the ticket. Plus, what lessons Democrats must take from 2024 in order to have a chance in 2028.
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Apr 5, 2025 • 22min
How the Hell Is It Legal for Elon to Buy an Election? (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Jim Acosta about Elon Musk's attempt to win the Supreme Court Wisconsin election and the terrible consequences we must face if Ukraine falls.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 57min
There's Gotta Be More to Us Than Giving Up (with Jim Acosta)
Michael Steele speaks with Jim Acosta about how Trump's out of touch tariffs will impact Americans and how journalists should approach reporting the second Trump term. Plus, Elon Musk's attempt to win the Supreme Court Wisconsin election and the terrible consequences we must face if Ukraine falls.
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Apr 2, 2025 • 6min
A Moment Of Clarity: "Do you really think Pete Hegseth cares?"
Michael Steele discusses Pete Hegseth's recklessness with sensitive national secrets and the importance of holding officials accountable.
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Mar 29, 2025 • 22min
The Hyper Political Pastors Radicalizing America (Quick Take)
Katherine Stewart, a renowned expert on religious nationalism and author of 'Money, Lies, and God,' joins the conversation to dissect the influence of wealthy funders on democracy. She highlights the hypocrisy of hyper-conservative leaders and their manipulation of educational narratives to foster radical ideologies. Stewart delves into the dangerous redefinitions of loyalty following January 6th and emphasizes the critical need for civic engagement to uphold democracy. Her insights serve as a wake-up call for an informed citizenry in today's political landscape.