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The Michael Steele Podcast

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Jul 10, 2024 • 2min

A Moment of Clarity: What the Polling Numbers Show

And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele discusses what the polling numbers show after the Biden and Trump debate. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Jul 7, 2024 • 10min

Democrats, Help Us Help You

Rick Wilson, Lincoln Project co-founder, discusses the Republican approach to defeating Trump with Michael Steele. They cover the urgency for Democratic political engagement, potential consequences of Joe Biden exiting the race, and analyze power dynamics and political intrigue within the government.
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Jul 5, 2024 • 41min

The Republican Approach to Beating Donald Trump (with Rick Wilson)

Michael Steele speaks with Republican strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder, Rick Wilson. The pair discuss Donald Trump's revenge on Republican critics and the implications of the Supreme Court's immunity decision. Plus, what last week's presidential debate means for the election and what Joe Biden and Democrats need to do before November. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast   Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
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Jul 4, 2024 • 2min

A Moment of Clarity: Let the Man Make His Case

And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele discusses the Democrats' response to Biden's debate performance and whether Biden should be replaced as a Democratic candidate. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Jul 3, 2024 • 11min

Make Mine a Double: SCOTUS Immunity Decision

Welcome to Make Mine a Double, a segment where Michael responds to today's news and political crazy. Michael discusses the recent SCOTUS decision to grant Trump immunity.  Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast
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Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 3min

Following the Constitution's Original Meaning: With A.J. Jacobs

A.J. Jacobs joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his book 'The Year of Living Constitutionally' and his year-long effort to live out the principles and constraints of the Constitution. A.J. also discusses the power and role of the Supreme Court, the need for term limits, and the challenges he faced while abiding by the Constitution for one year. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Year-Living-Constitutionally-Constitutions-Original/dp/0593136748 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow A.J. Jacobs @ajjacobs Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast 
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Jun 29, 2024 • 15min

Quick Take: Get Your Vote On

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Closing the Voting Turnout Gap (Barbershop)" Michael is joined by Louis Reed, Michelle Bishop and Susan Dzieduszycka-Suinat for a discussion on how to close the turnout gap for formerly incarcerated citizens, people with disabilities and overseas Americans and the obstacles that stand between them and the ballot box. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend. Check out US Vote Foundation for more information:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/ Voting Rights Restoration Guide - https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration - Voters with Disabilities Guide - https://www.usvotefoundation.org/disabled-voter-guide - Overseas Vote - https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/ - You're Eligible Situations - https://www.us.vote/yes Follow Louis: @LouislReed Follow Michelle: @MichelleVotes Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast 
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Jun 26, 2024 • 4min

A Moment of Clarity: Project 2025's Plan to Fire 50,000 Federal Employees

And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele speaks with Heritage Foundation President, Kevin Roberts, about Project 2025's plan to fire up to 50,000 federal government workers. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Jun 24, 2024 • 41min

A Journalist's Outlook on This Moment in History: With April Ryan

Michael Steele is joined by the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent in history, April Ryan. The pair discuss blending journalism and activism, the tribalism that exists in the country, the impact of Black women in politics and voting, a recent Twitter/X interaction between April and Matt Schlapp and who Donald Trump will choose as his Vice President. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow April Ryan @AprilDRyan Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Jun 22, 2024 • 17min

Quick Take: We Almost Abolished the Electoral College. What Happened?

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Tyranny of the Minority: With Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky." Michael is joined by Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky, professors of government at Harvard University and the authors of "Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point." They discuss what it means to be a party committed to democracy, how our constitution makes us vulnerable to minority rule, reforming the electoral college and the "semi-loyalists" who play a role in harming our democracy. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Minority-American-Democracy-Breaking/dp/0593443071 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Daniel Ziblatt: @dziblatt Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

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