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The Michael Steele Podcast

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Jun 17, 2024 • 55min

The Electability of the Next President of the United States: With Rick Ungar

Michael Steele is joined by Rick Ungar, his former co-host of Steele & Ungar and former host of the nationally syndicated Rick Ungar Show. The pair discuss the upcoming presidential debate, the potential impact of Trump's vice presidential choices, the Israel-Hamas conflict & the electability of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Ungar @rickungar Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
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Jun 15, 2024 • 21min

Quick Take: How Smart Phones Impacted Perceptions of Race

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Argument for a Colorblind Society: With Coleman Hughes." Michael Steele speaks with Coleman Hughes about his new book, "The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America." The pair discuss the concept of colorblindness, its rejection by the political left, and the impact of race-based policies. They also touch on the importance of promoting meritocracy and how technology has influenced perceptions of race. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/End-Race-Politics-Arguments-Colorblind/dp/0593332458 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Coleman Hughes @coldxman Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast 
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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 15min

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 8, 2024 • 17min

Quick Take: Democracy Has Been In Peril Before Now

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Lessons on Love, Politics and History: With Doris Kearns Goodwin." Michael Steele speaks with historian, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, Doris Kearns Goodwin. The pair discuss Doris' latest book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s," which explores the personal journey of Doris and her late husband, Richard "Dick" Goodwin, as they delve into the 300 boxes of documents from the 1960s that they had collected. Michael and Doris discuss the idealism and challenges of the 1960s, Doris and Dick's love story, the impact of Lyndon Johnson on American history, the current state of American democracy, and the importance of voting rights. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Love-Story-Personal-History/dp/1982108665 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Doris Kearns Goodwin @DorisKGoodwin Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast  
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Jun 3, 2024 • 3min

A Moment of Clarity: The Biden-Harris Program to Strengthen Black Voter Support

And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele discusses the Biden-Harris campaign’s new national organizing program to strengthen Black voter support. 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 1, 2024 • 23min

Quick Take: You Don't Have to Agree with Everything Biden Stands For

This is an excerpt from the full episode "A Moderate Approach: With Adam Epstein." Michael Steele speaks with Tony Award-winning retired Broadway producer turned moderate podcast host, Adam Epstein. The pair discuss the upcoming presidential election, polarization in politics and the need for a more moderate approach. Plus, Israel and Palestine and the protests on college campuses. Check out "Dirty Moderate with Adam Epstein" https://dirtymoderate.substack.com/podcast If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Adam Epstein on Instagram/Threads: @therealadamepstein Follow Dirty Moderate on X: @dirty_moderate Follow Michael Steele on X: @MichaelSteele Follow Michael Steele on Instagram/Threads: @chairman_steele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast 
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May 25, 2024 • 10min

Quick Take: The Untapped Power of Black Men

Michael Steele speaks with Bakari Sellers about his new book, "The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn't and How We All Can Move Forward Now." They discuss the untapped power of Black men in America. Check out "The Moment" here: https://www.amazon.com/Moment-Thoughts-Reckoning-Wasnt-Forward/dp/006308502X If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Bakari Sellers @Bakari_Sellers Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast   
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May 23, 2024 • 1h 4min

The Argument for a Colorblind Society: With Coleman Hughes

Michael Steele speaks with Coleman Hughes about his new book, "The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America." The pair discuss the concept of colorblindness, its rejection by the political left, and the impact of race-based policies. They also touch on the importance of promoting meritocracy and how technology has influenced perceptions of race. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/End-Race-Politics-Arguments-Colorblind/dp/0593332458 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Coleman Hughes @coldxman Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast 
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May 18, 2024 • 13min

Quick Take: Trump Is Playing His Own Base

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "When They Go Low: With Roland Martin." Michael Steele speaks with Roland Martin, commentator and host of Roland Martin Unfiltered. The pair discuss the changing landscape of media, the future of broadcasting and the importance of understanding the business and adapting to new technologies. They also discuss the Trump trial, the relationship between Black men and Trump and whether Black people identify with him due to shared experiences with the criminal justice system. Check out Roland's daily show here:  https://www.youtube.com/user/rolandsmartin If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Roland Martin @rolandsmartin Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast    
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May 15, 2024 • 53min

Lessons on Love, Politics and History: With Doris Kearns Goodwin

Michael Steele speaks with historian, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, Doris Kearns Goodwin. The pair discuss Doris' latest book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s," which explores the personal journey of Doris and her late husband, Richard "Dick" Goodwin, as they delve into the 300 boxes of documents from the 1960s that they had collected. Michael and Doris discuss the idealism and challenges of the 1960s, Doris and Dick's love story, the impact of Lyndon Johnson on American history, the current state of American democracy, and the importance of voting rights. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Love-Story-Personal-History/dp/1982108665 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Doris Kearns Goodwin @DorisKGoodwin Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast  

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