Michael Steele is joined by bestselling author, comedian and former Minnesota Senator, Al Franken. The pair discuss how our current politics has brought out the worst in people, the various ways "fake news" permeates our culture, the current state of the Senate, the role of satire in politics, the WGA strikes and Lauren Boebert's infamous theatre date. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Al Franken @alfranken, but more importantly, check out The Al Franken Podcast. Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
The GOP Debate has left a lot of unsolved questions about the 2024 election, Trump's future, and what it all means for the Republican party. We're joined by Jen Psaki, political analysist and former government official, Don Calloway, attorney and politician, and Tim Miller, political consultant, for an insightful lineup. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Jen Psaki @jrpsaki Follow Don Calloway @dcstlagain Follow Tim Miller @Timodc Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
How has Black Republicanism evolved throughout American history and what has (or hasn't) been done to attract Black voters to the party? Michael Steele speaks with Leah Wright Rigueur, Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and the author of the award-winning book, “The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power.” The pair discuss the transactional nature of Black Republicanism, celebrity endorsements by Black Republicans, Jackie Robinson and the notion of the "militant Black Republican." If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Leah @LeahRigueur Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
Michael Steele is joined by Leigh McGowan, also known as PoliticsGirl. They discuss the American Dream, framing politics in a way that everyone can understand, the current state of the GOP, Ohio's special election and reforming the Supreme Court. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Politics Girl @IAmPoliticsGirl Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
Michael speaks with social media phenomenon Joanne Carducci, AKA JoJoFromJerz. The pair discuss the power of using your voice to get to the nerve of the conversation and draw everyday people into politics, despite the trolls you'll inevitably piss off. They also discuss DeSantis' curriculum on slavery, MTG's unintentional endorsement of Joe Biden and what's driving suburban women voters. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Jo @JoJoFromJerz Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
Michael Steele speaks with Miles Taylor about his new book, "Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump." Miles discusses his takeaway from blowing the whistle on Trump as a White House insider, the current Republican agenda and what a Trump 2.0 would look like. Check out Miles' book here: https://www.amazon.com/Blowback-Warning-Save-Democracy-Trump-ebook/dp/B0BHTL7ZYN If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Miles @MilesTaylorUSA Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
Michael is joined by Dr. Ibram X Kendi and Joel Christian Gill, the author and illustrator of the graphic novel, "Stamped from the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America." They discuss the five figures behind the history of racist ideology in America, the art of conveying complex history through comics and nation-wide book bans. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stamped-Beginning-Graphic-History-America/dp/1984859439 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Dr. Ibram X. Kendi @DrIbram Follow Joel Christian Gill @joelchristiangill Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
Michael is joined by Glenn Kirschner, former federal U.S army prosecutor, to discuss the political and legal circumstances regarding Donald Trump, The Supreme Court, and the cases surrounding them. They break down the imbalance and corruption that The Supreme Court engages in. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Glenn Kirschner: @glennkirschner2 Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the Podcast @steele_podcast
Former FBI Director James Comey joins The Michael Steele Podcast. He speaks with Michael about his new crime novel, "Central Park West," and the real people and events that inspired the book. The pair also discuss the politics of the FBI, Comey's time as FBI Director under President Trump and the news of Trump's indictment. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Central-Park-West-Crime-Novel/dp/1613164033 Follow James Comey @Comey Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the Podcast @steele_podcast
Load More... Subscribe