The Michael Steele Podcast

Michael Steele speaks with Rick Ungar, former co-host of SiriusXM's Steele & Ungar, about the speakership of Kevin McCarthy, why the hell it took 15 ballots to get there, and the impact this Congress is going to have on the 2024 Presidential election. 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

Karen Hunter speaks with Michael Steele about seeing the human in each other, what it means to be free in America and what writing autobiographies for celebrities has taught her about our shared human experience. The pair also discuss how the word "woke" has evolved and what Damar Hamlin's injury says about the NFL and about America. Karen Hunter is a best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the host of The Karen Hunter Show on Sirius XM Urban View Channel 126, which airs M-F from 3-6pmET. If you liked this podcast, share it with a friend or write a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow Karen @karenhunter Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael speaks with Professor David Dent about why more Black men are voting Republican, what it means for the future of the GOP and how Michael impacted the RNC as Chairman. This is an excerpt from the episode "Why Are More Black Men Voting Republican?: With Guest Professor David J. Dent." If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow David on Twitter @DavidjDentNYU, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Steve Schmidt discusses the chaos and players that defined 2022 and how he sees 2023 shaping up, If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or tell a friend! Michael Steele: @MichaelSteele Steve Schmidt: @SteveSchmidtSES The Michael Steele Podcast: @steele_podcast

Michael speaks with Victor Shi and Marianna Pecora about what is causing Gen Z voters to show up in historic numbers. They discuss electing the first Gen Z member of Congress, how our education system can help young voters become more engaged and what sets Generation Z apart from other generations. This is an excerpt from the episode " Gen Z Are Building the Future They Want to See: With Victor Shi and Marianna Pecora" Victor Shi is a Former White House Intern, host of On the Move with Victor Shi, Co-host of iGen Politics and Strategy Director of Voters of Tomorrow. Marianna Pecora is Deputy Communications Director for Digital Engagement at Voters of Tomorrow, a Gen Z-led movement that engages, educates, and represents youth in politics. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Victor on Twitter @Victorshi2020, Marianna @MariannaPecora, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Steve Schmidt discusses why he believes Donald Trump is finally finished, the chaos and players that defined 2022 and how he sees 2023 shaping up. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Michael Steele: @MichaelSteele Steve Schmidt: @SteveSchmidtSES The Michael Steele Podcast: @steele_podcast

April Ryan joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss her book, "Black Women Will Save the World: An Anthem." The pair discuss how Black women have gained their strength throughout American history, what the world would look like if more women were in power and how Black women from Karen Bass to Stacey Abrams have made the political personal. Excerpt from full episode "Black Women Make the Political Personal: With April Ryan. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Women-Will-Save-World/dp/0063210193 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow April on Twitter @AprilDRyan, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

This week's guest is David Dent, Professor of of Journalism and Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University. Michael speaks with David about why more Black men are voting Republican, what it means for the future of the GOP and how Michael impacted the RNC as Chairman. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow David on Twitter @DavidjDentNYU, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Best-selling author and New Yorker satirist, Andy Borowitz, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber." The pair discuss how the rise of TV and media has changed our politicians, what Americans prioritize over intellectual leaders and how ignorant leaders have evolved, from Reagan and Bush to Palin, DeSantis and Trump. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Profiles-Ignorance-Americas-Politicians-Dumber/dp/1668003880 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Andy on Twitter @BorowitzReport, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Michael speaks with Victor Shi and Marianna Pecora about what is causing Gen Z voters to show up in historic numbers. They discuss electing the first Gen Z member of Congress, how our education system can help young voters become more engaged and what sets Generation Z apart from other generations. Victor Shi is a Former White House Intern, host of On the Move with Victor Shi, Co-host of iGen Politics and Strategy Director of Voters of Tomorrow. Marianna Pecora is Deputy Communications Director for Digital Engagement at Voters of Tomorrow, a Gen Z-led movement that engages, educates, and represents youth in politics. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Victor on Twitter @Victorshi2020, Marianna @MariannaPecora, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.