The Michael Steele Podcast

Two Squared Media Productions

The Michael Steele Podcast is a podcast hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Each week, Michael moderates a barbershop style discussion about the key political and cultural issues of the...

  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    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, the potential running mates for Trump and the challenges faced by Kamala Harris. 

    Check out "Dirty Moderate with Adam Epstein" https://dirtymoderate.substack.com/podcast

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    8 May 2024, 10:34 pm
  • 14 minutes 25 seconds
    Quick Take: The Life and Death of OJ Simpson
    This is an excerpt from the full episode "The American Way: With Katty Kay."

    Michael Steele speaks with BBC Correspondent and bestselling author, Katty Kay about the trial and death of OJ Simpson, whether or not he was guilty and how his trial would be received by the public if it occurred today. 

    Check out "Influential with Katty Kay" on YouTube.

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    4 May 2024, 9:05 am
  • 47 minutes 4 seconds
    Seeing the Stars in the Darkest Times: With Bakari Sellers
    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." The pair discuss the missed opportunity for a third Reconstruction since the George Floyd protests in May of 2020. They also discuss the untapped power of Black men in America, raising Black boys in the current climate and the state of the Republican Party after Donald Trump.

    Check out "The Moment" here: https://www.amazon.com/Moment-Thoughts-Reckoning-Wasnt-Forward/dp/006308502X

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    2 May 2024, 8:25 pm
  • 15 minutes 36 seconds
    Quick Take: The Benefits of Abolishing Party Primaries
    This is an excerpt from the full episode "Let's Get Rid of Party Primaries: With Nick Troiano."

    Michael Steele speaks with Nick Troiano about his new book, "The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy from the Fringes." The pair discuss how in 2024, 24 million independents will be locked out of closed primaries for president or Congress. They discuss the benefits of abolishing the primary system, the states that have already changed their primary systems, and where third parties and ranked-choice voting fits into the mix.

    Check out "The Primary Solution" here: https://www.amazon.com/Primary-Solution-Rescuing-Democracy-Fringes-ebook/dp/B0C7RMW1Z1

    Check out Unite America here: https://www.uniteamerica.org/

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    27 April 2024, 9:05 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    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

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    25 April 2024, 8:54 pm
  • 2 minutes 9 seconds
    A Moment of Clarity: Bill Barr Backs Donald Trump After Denouncing Him
    And now, for a moment of clarity...

    Michael Steele discusses Bill Barr backing Donald Trump after denouncing him.

    Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC.

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    23 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 13 minutes 54 seconds
    Quick Take: Billionaire Space Exploration
    This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Putting Politics Aside in Outer Space: With Astronaut Terry Virts."

    Michael Steele speaks with former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut, Terry Virts. The pair discuss space tourism and the role Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk will have on space travel.

    Check out Terry's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Leaving-Planet-Everything/dp/1523514566

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    20 April 2024, 9:05 am
  • 54 minutes 53 seconds
    The Fall of the Republican Party: With Chris Vance
    Michael Steele speaks with former Washington State Party Chairman, Chris Vance about his new book, "The Fall of the Shining City: What Happened to the Republican Party. Why it Happened. And What Must Happen Now to Save American Democracy.” The pair discuss third parties and creating a new faction of the GOP, whether or not the GOP will return to being a party of Reagan and where the party goes moving forward.

    Check out "The Fall of the Shining City" here: https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Shining-City-Republican-Happened/dp/B0CW2LVM1C

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    18 April 2024, 6:35 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    The American Way: With Katty Kay
    Michael Steele speaks with BBC Correspondent and bestselling author, Katty Kay. The pair discuss the abortion ban in Arizona, Kamala Harris and the challenges faced by women in power, how Biden can win over voters, the war in Gaza and the trial and death of OJ Simpson.

    Check out "Influential with Katty Kay" on YouTube.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

    Follow Katty Kay @KattyKay_
    Follow Michael @MichaelSteele
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    16 April 2024, 9:50 pm
  • 14 minutes 29 seconds
    Quick Take: Michael Steele's Role in the Tea Party Movement
    This is an excerpt from the full episode, "The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part 2: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum."

    Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum to discuss Michael's role in the Tea Party movement and the current iteration of the Republican party.

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    Check out Native Land Pod and ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross wherever you get your podcasts.

    Follow Tiffany @TiffanyDCross
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    13 April 2024, 9:05 am
  • 8 minutes 35 seconds
    Quick Take: Whether or Not to Engage with Black People Considering Voting for Trump
    This is an excerpt from the full episode, "The Road to Building the GOP's Frankenstein Part I: With Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum."

    Michael is joined by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. Tiffany, Angela and Andrew discuss the intention behind their new podcast, Native Land Pod and have a nuanced discussion on whether or not to engage with Black people considering casting their ballot for Trump. 

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend.

    Check out Native Land Pod and ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross wherever you get your podcasts.

    Follow Tiffany @TiffanyDCross
    Follow Angela: @angela_rye
    Follow Andrew: @andrewgillum
    Follow Michael @MichaelSteele
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    6 April 2024, 9:05 am
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