This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Swift Turnaround of the Democratic Party (with Sophia Nelson and Dr. Jason Johnson)" Michael Steele speaks with political analysts Sophia Nelson and Dr. Jason Johnson about a generational shift in men like Doug Emhoff being proud of their successful female partners. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Sophia Nelson @IAmSophiaNelson Follow Dr. Jason Johnson @DrJasonJohnson Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

For this DNC-week barbershop edition of the podcast, Michael Steele speaks with political analysts Sophia Nelson and Dr. Jason Johnson. They discuss the Democratic Party turning from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris, Project 2025, how JD Vance has changed his personality to make himself more attractive to MAGA, Rep. Nancy Mace's controversial comments, and the shift to men like Doug Emhoff being proud of their successful female partners. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Sophia Nelson @IAmSophiaNelson Follow Dr. Jason Johnson @DrJasonJohnson Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast   Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Dictators Who Want to Run the World (with Anne Applebaum)" Michael Steele speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer at The Atlantic, Anne Applebaum about her new book, "Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World.” The pair discuss how dictators like Viktor Orbán have evolved and influenced Donald Trump. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Autocracy-Inc-Dictators-Want-World/dp/0385549938 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer at The Atlantic, Anne Applebaum about her new book, "Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World.” The pair discuss the network of countries united by their common interest in maintaining absolute power, the reasons why people are attracted to autocratic regimes, the tactics used by modern autocrats, and the importance of civic engagement in preserving democracy.  Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Autocracy-Inc-Dictators-Want-World/dp/0385549938 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast   Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode "America's Dad vs The Weirdo (with Molly Jong-Fast)" Michael Steele speaks with MSNBC political analyst, Vanity Fair special correspondent and host of the "Fast Politics" podcast, Molly Jong-Fast. The pair discuss why Tim Walz was the pick for VP over Josh Shapiro and what he'll bring to the campaign, the significance of Kamala's "We're not going back" statement and the impact of the disastrous NABJ-Trump interview. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Molly Jong Fast @MollyJongFast Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with MSNBC political analyst, Vanity Fair special correspondent and host of the "Fast Politics" podcast, Molly Jong-Fast. The pair discuss why Tim Walz was the pick for VP over Josh Shapiro and what he'll bring to the campaign, the significance of Kamala's "We're not going back" statement and the impact of the disastrous NABJ-Trump interview. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Molly Jong Fast @MollyJongFast Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast   Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy. Michael discusses Kamala's pick for VP: Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Becoming the Leaders We Need (with Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.)" Michael Steele speaks with educator, author, political commentator and Princeton University professor, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. about his book,“We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For." The pair discuss the impact of liberal white women on Kamala Harris' campaign. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. @esglaude Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast   Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with educator, author, political commentator and Princeton University professor, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. about his book, “We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For." The pair discuss the importance of taking personal responsibility for democracy, the impact of liberal white women on Kamala Harris' campaign, how America idolizes prophet-like figures and finding beauty in our brokenness.  If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. @esglaude Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast   Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode '"You Can't Touch This": Challenging the Power of The Supreme Court (with Dahlia Lithwick)' Michael Steele speaks with Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor at Slate and host of Slate's Supreme Court podcast, Amicus. The pair discuss how Project 2025 and Trump winning the election would mean a 10-3 conservative Supreme Court. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Dahlia Lithwick @Dahlialithwick Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast   Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline