The Michael Steele Podcast

Michael speaks with Kimberly Jones about her new book, "How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged." The pair discuss legacy wealth, where the U.S education system falls short, Reconstruction 2.0 and how we can begin to repair our unequal system. If you liked this podcast, tell a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the podcast on Twitter @steele_podcast Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow Kimberly Jones @kimlatricejones

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. 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.

Michael Steele speaks with Simon Rosenberg, President of New Democratic Network, for a follow-up discussion on the midterm elections. The pair discuss the predictions they made in their September 1st podcast conversation, what hurt the GOP in this election and why the red wave never came, what it means for both Democrats and MAGA and how this election will inform 2024. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Simon on Twitter @SimonWDC, 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 dives into the scary, crazy and absurd with comedian and host of Sirius XM's "Tell Me Everything," John Fugelsang. The pair discuss Christianity in America, and what the misinterpretation and misuse of the religion means for the country. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow John on Twitter @JohnFugelsang, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Note: This episode originally aired in January of 2022. Michael speaks with Kimberly Jones about her new book, "How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged." The pair discuss legacy wealth, where the U.S education system falls short, Reconstruction 2.0 and how we can begin to repair our unequal system. If you liked this podcast, tell a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the podcast on Twitter @steele_podcast Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow Kimberly Jones @kimlatricejones

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 the makings of a winning pro-democracy movement. 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! Be sure to follow Anand on Twitter @AnandWrites, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Michael Steele speaks with Simon Rosenberg, President of New Democratic Network, for a follow-up discussion on the midterm elections. The pair discuss the predictions they made in their September 1st podcast conversation, what hurt the GOP in this election and why the red wave never came, what it means for both Democrats and MAGA and how this election will inform 2024. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow Simon on Twitter @SimonWDC, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Michael speaks with activist and political strategist Julie Roginsky about the dangers of NDAs, how the Dobbs decision will impact the midterm elections and what needs to change to equalize politics for men and women.

Michael dives into the scary, crazy and absurd with comedian and host of Sirius XM's "Tell Me Everything," John Fugelsang. The pair discuss Twitter, free speech and cult of personality, from Elon to Kanye and Trump. They also discuss Christianity in America, and what the misinterpretation and misuse of the religion means for the country. If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow John on Twitter @JohnFugelsang, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.