The Michael Steele Podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "From Memes to Extremism: How the Internet Fueled Far-Right Movements (with Elle Reeve)." Michael Steele speaks with CNN correspondent and Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist, Elle Reeve about her new book, "Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics." The pair discuss internet trolls, the empathy and masculinity of Donald Trump and how he branded his assassination attempt. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Elle Reeve @elspethreeve 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 President Biden leaving the 2024 race and what this means for Kamala Harris, Trump, and America.  Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with CNN correspondent and Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist, Elle Reeve about her new book, "Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics." The pair discuss how internet subcultures have contributed to the rise of white nationalism and the role social media plays in shaping people's thoughts and ideologies. Plus, what it's like confronting white supremacists face-to-face and how young people get sucked into extremist movements. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Elle Reeve @elspethreeve Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast   Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

This is an excerpt from the full episode, Rebuilding America's Middle Class: With Thom Hartmann. Michael Steele speaks with Progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann, about how Democrats have failed in their messaging. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Thom Hartmann @Thom_Hartmann Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast    Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele speaks with Progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. The pair discuss rebuilding America's middle class and the need to re-transfer wealth from the top 1%. They also discuss the failures of messaging by Democrats, types of Conservatism shaped by Eisenhower and Reagan, and the implications of Project 2025. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Thom Hartmann @Thom_Hartmann Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast    Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

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

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "The Republican Approach to Beating Donald Trump: With Rick Wilson." (or whichever title you end up choosing for the main episode.) Rick Wilson, Lincoln Project co-founder, speaks with Michael Steele about his Republican approach to defeating Donald Trump and what will happen if Joe Biden drops out of the presidential race. 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

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

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

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

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 

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