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The Michael Steele Podcast

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Apr 16, 2022 • 17min

Quick Take: Destigmatizing Cannabis

Michael speaks with cannabis educator Sara Payan about developing enlightened policies, equity and legislation surrounding cannabis. The pair discuss addressing discrimination, stigma and miseducation of cannabis use, as well as the economic and health benefits that it provides.
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Apr 14, 2022 • 47min

Do the Work Now: With Rick Wilson

Michael speaks with Rick Wilson about the importance of the 2022 midterms and how the culture wars are distracting and polarizing the country from more pressing issues. The pair discuss what the Lincoln Project is doing to help the country, how to pull Republicans back and the impact of January 6th committee.
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Apr 9, 2022 • 17min

Quick Take: Stepping Up Our Game

Michael speaks with former Congressman and CIA officer Will Hurd about his new book, "American Reboot: An Idealist’s Guide to Getting Big Things Done." The pair discuss restoring the Republican Party, China's long game and how the U.S can compete globally by improving its leadership and preparing for rapid technological advances. Check out Will's book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/American-Reboot/Will-Hurd/9781982160708
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Apr 6, 2022 • 1h 16min

A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution: With Elie Mystal

Michael speaks with The Nation’s justice correspondent Elie Mystal about his new book, "Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution." The pair discuss how the meaning behind amendments have evolved, Ketanji Brown Jackson's influence on the court, how cancel culture fits into the First Amendment, and who the constitution benefits today. Check out the book here: https://thenewpress.com/books/allow-me-retort
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Apr 2, 2022 • 15min

Quick Take: Is It the Party of Trump or MTG?

Michael speaks with NYT reporter Jeremy Peters about his new book, "Insurgency: How Republicans Lost Their Party and Got Everything They Ever Wanted." The pair contextualize the disintegration of the GOP, whether Trump's Faustian bargain was worth it, how the GOP may shift from Trump's to Marjorie Taylor Greene's party and the role the media played in all of it. Check out Jeremy's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/586398/insurgency-by-jeremy-w-peters/
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Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 26min

Ukraine, Judge Jackson and 'The Slap': With Malcolm Nance and Dr. Jason Johnson

Michael sits down with Malcolm Nance and Dr. Jason Johnson for a barbershop discussion on current events, politics and culture. The trio discuss Ukraine, examining Zelensky's leadership and progress on the ground. Then, a look at last week's Supreme Court hearing and Cory Booker's impassioned speech. And a break-down of "The Slap" from Oscar night.
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Mar 26, 2022 • 53min

Cannabis and Social Inequity: With Sara Payan

Michael speaks with cannabis educator Sara Payan about developing enlightened policies, equity and legislation surrounding cannabis. The pair discuss addressing discrimination, stigma and miseducation of cannabis use, as well as the economic and health benefits that it provides.
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Mar 24, 2022 • 56min

Roundtable Discussion on Minority Business Ownership, Entrepreneurship, and Investment

Michael sits with former Congressman Ed Towns, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett and Entrepreneur Lisa Song Sutton for a roundtable discussion on minority business ownership and growth. The group discusses building generational wealth, supporting minority business opportunity and the hurdles businesses faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mar 19, 2022 • 14min

Quick Take: The 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Is Dangerous

Michael sits down with Nancy G. Brinker, a leader of the global breast cancer movement and founder of the Susan G. Komen foundation. The pair discuss the war in Ukraine and how Nancy's experience as Chief Protocol and Ambassador to Hungary shaped her views of our current landscape and the influence of the U.S globally. They also talk about LGBTQ rights, enhancing civic education and the values of the Republican Party.
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Mar 16, 2022 • 60min

Getting Things Done: With Will Hurd

Michael speaks with former Congressman and CIA officer Will Hurd about his new book, "American Reboot: An Idealist’s Guide to Getting Big Things Done." The pair discuss restoring the Republican Party, China's long game and how the U.S can compete globally by improving its leadership and preparing for rapid technological advances. Check out Will's book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/American-Reboot/Will-Hurd/9781982160708

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