The Michael Steele Podcast

David French, an opinion columnist for the New York Times and author of 'Divided We Fall,' joins the discussion about the implications of electing an American pope. He warns of the growing trend of politicizing faith and urges a return to spirituality guiding politics. The conversation touches on America's fragile democracy, the dangers of biblical illiteracy, and how to meaningfully engage with differing political views. French emphasizes the need to reconnect on a human level and promote a more compassionate political discourse.

Michael Steele unpacks the absurdity of trade tariffs, focusing on their real-world impact, especially on the toy industry. He challenges Donald Trump's claims about children's access to dolls, revealing how tariffs limit family options and inflate prices on everything from toys to coffee and lumber. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

Michael Steele explores the precarious future of Indiana Medicaid, on which 1.8 million depend. He analyzes the impact of potential cuts, benefit definition shifts, legislative debates, and executive orders shaping healthcare affordability and transparency. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

Michael Steele addresses the critical issues of government accountability and the emoluments clause, emphasizing the crucial need for transparency and a decisive congressional stance against corruption. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

Michael Steele analyzes the complexities of the Constitution and the implications of Donald Trump's recent remarks on the separation of church and state. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

How can we begin to disrupt our community to make change? Michael Steele speaks with Alencia Johnson, presidential adviser and cultural commentator. The pair discuss creating impact in one's community, the importance of self-preservation and rest in today's political landscape, Alencia's journey working with Planned Parenthood as a Christian woman and the power of telling our stories. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Check out Alencia's book, "Flip the Tables: The Everyday Disruptor’s Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change," here: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Tables-Everyday-Disruptors-Finding/dp/1546007601

Michael Steele discusses what habeas corpus REALLY means, despite Kristi Noem's inaccurate and ignorant definition of habeas corpus as the "right the president has to remove people from this country."  Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend  Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele  Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

Michael Steele speaks with Leah Litman about how Congress could reform the Supreme Court if it wanted to. Plus, how Mitch Mconnell's blockade after Justice Scalia's death impacted our current composition of the Supreme Court. Check out the book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Lawless-Supreme-Conservative-Grievance-Theories/dp/1668054620 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Leah Litman @LeahLitman Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Sam Stein, Managing Editor at The Bulwark, about Trump's self-inflicted economic failures and what Democrats should do right now. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Sam Stein @samstein Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Leah Litman about her new book, "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes."  The pair discuss the influence of money on the Supreme Court, how conservative justices use originalism to advance their ideological agenda and how the Supreme Court has evolved since Clarence Thomas and Sam Alito were appointed. Plus, Leah discusses what Game of Thrones and Means Girls have in common with The Supreme Court. Check out the book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Lawless-Supreme-Conservative-Grievance-Theories/dp/1668054620 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Leah Litman @LeahLitman Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline