
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

Mar 6, 2025 • 9min
A Moment Of Clarity: "Well that was rich!" Trump's Joint Address to Congress
Michael Steele reacts to Trump's Joint Address to Congress on March 5, 2025.
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Mar 5, 2025 • 9min
A Moment Of Clarity: I cannot believe the sheer stupidity of what we witnessed between Trump and Zelenskyy.
Michael Steele breaks down President Trump's poor reaction to the release of the Epstein Files and further explains America's embarrassing moment in the White House with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 15min
How Kash Patel and Dan Bongino Are Changing the FBI (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Ryan J. Reilly, justice reporter for NBC News, about what Kash Patel and Dan Bongino joining the FBI means for America.
Check out Ryan's book, “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System,” here: https://www.amazon.com/Sedition-Hunters-January-Justice-System/dp/1541701801
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Feb 28, 2025 • 21min
Zelensky, Trump, And The Sh**show In The Oval Office: Make Mine A Double With Guest Denver Riggleman
In this episode of Make Mine A Double, Michael Steele dives into the chaotic exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky during a recent Oval Office meeting. Joined by former Congressman Denver Riggleman, they dissect the awkward moments, J.D. Vance's controversial remarks, and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. From discussing the disrespect shown to Zelensky to the broader ramifications of Trump's approach to diplomacy, this episode offers a critical look at a pivotal moment in American politics. Sit back and join us for a drink as we navigate through this political whirlwind!

Feb 27, 2025 • 12min
A Moment of Clarity: Rep. Greene's DOGE defense is an untenable level of stupid!
Michael Steele reacts to Musk taking charge in Trump's first cabinet meeting as the most important man in the room and Rep. Marjorie Greene Taylor stating that federal employees don't deserve their jobs.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 56min
How Amateur U.S Citizens Beat the FBI at Investigating Jan. 6th (with Ryan J. Reilly)
Michael Steele speaks with Ryan J. Reilly, justice reporter for NBC News whose reporting on the Capitol attack has been cited by the Jan. 6 committee and the FBI. The pair discuss the everyday Americans that beat the FBI at investigating the insurrection, what Kash Patel's confirmation and this new version of the FBI means for America and how Trump is trying to rewrite January 6th.
Check out Ryan's book, “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System,” here: https://www.amazon.com/Sedition-Hunters-January-Justice-System/dp/1541701801
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Feb 25, 2025 • 9min
A Moment of Clarity: "Let's start with the chickens because you're next!"
Michael Steele discusses Elon Musk's role in firing federal employees and how Trump is failing to address the price of eggs and rising cases of Bird Flu.
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Feb 22, 2025 • 19min
We Can't Be Fighting Each Other AND Trump (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Tamika D. Mallory, social justice leader and movement strategist who led the historic 2017 Women’s March. They discuss organizing a revolution in 2025, why Black women are boycotting Target and the importance of doing the work for the midterms now, before it's too late.
Check out her book, “I Lived to Tell the Story: A Memoir of Love, Legacy, and Resilience” here: https://www.amazon.com/Lived-Tell-Story-Tamika-Mallory/dp/1982173491
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Feb 21, 2025 • 12min
A Moment Of Clarity: "Ending income tax?? Hey idiots, where will funding come from?!"
Michael responds to the news of Mitch McConnell's retirement, Elizabeth Warren calling out Musk's conflict of interest with the Consumer Watchdog group and Trump's email about ending income tax.
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Feb 20, 2025 • 5min
A Moment Of Clarity: "The end game is Trump with a crown on his head!"
Michael Steele appears on The Reid Out responding to Trump's endorsement of a budget that slashes Medicaid and gives big tax cuts to the wealthy.
Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend
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Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o
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