The Michael Steele Podcast Podcast

The Michael Steele Podcast

The Bulwark
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 day. Michael brings his experience as an MSNBC political analyst and from a lifetime in politics to a podcast which transcends traditional political boundaries in order to dig deep and find real solutions.
Are Democrats Beginning to Take a Page Out of the Republican Playbook? (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Republican strategist, Lincoln Project co-founder and NYT best-selling author, Rick Wilson. The pair discuss the importance of everyday people speaking out against the current administration, how power-hungry Marco Rubio is being humiliated by Trump and what needs to happen in order to prepare for the 2026 midterms. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Mar 15
21 min
No More Nice- We Must Hold Trump and Musk Accountable (with Rick Wilson)
Michael Steele speaks with Republican strategist, Lincoln Project co-founder and NYT best-selling author, Rick Wilson. The pair discuss the havoc Elon Musk and Donald Trump have wreaked on national and global stability. Plus, the importance of outspoken opposition, how power-hungry Marco Rubio is being humiliated by Trump and what needs to happen in order to prepare for the 2026 midterms. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Mar 13
51 min
A Moment of Clarity: "Tired of being told to shut up and take it yet?"
Michael Steele details the groundswell movement happening across the country in protest of the Trump administration as well as Trump's ultimate endgame in Ukraine. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/  Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcast Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o
Mar 12
7 min
King Donald the First (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Sophia A. Nelson about Trump's joint address on Tuesday, including his rhetoric on DEI.  Plus, Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy, America's relationship with Russia and how Donald Trump is similar to King George the Third. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Sophia A. Nelson @IAmSophiaNelson Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Mar 8
20 min
What the Hell Was That Trump Speech? DEI, Culture Wars & "Meritocracy" (with Sophia A. Nelson)
Michael Steele speaks with Sophia A. Nelson, scholar, author, and DEI facilitator, about Trump's joint address on Tuesday, including his rhetoric on DEI, meritocracy and the culture wars. Michael and Sophia also discuss our current era of Post Reconstruction 2.0, white folks' misinterpretation of 'wokeness,' Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy and America's relationship with Russia. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Sophia A. Nelson @IAmSophiaNelson Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Mar 6
1 hr 9 min
A Moment Of Clarity: "Well that was rich!" Trump's Joint Address to Congress
Michael Steele reacts to Trump's Joint Address to Congress on March 5, 2025. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele  Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Mar 6
8 min
A Moment Of Clarity: I cannot believe the sheer stupidity of what we witnessed between Trump and Zelenskyy.
Michael Steele breaks down President Trump's poor reaction to the release of the Epstein Files and further explains America's embarrassing moment in the White House with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele  Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Mar 5
8 min
How Kash Patel and Dan Bongino Are Changing the FBI (Quick Take)
Michael Steele speaks with Ryan J. Reilly, justice reporter for NBC News, about what Kash Patel and Dan Bongino joining the FBI means for America. Check out Ryan's book, “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System,” here: https://www.amazon.com/Sedition-Hunters-January-Justice-System/dp/1541701801 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Ryan Reilly @ryanjreilly.com Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
Mar 3
15 min
Zelensky, Trump, And The Sh**show In The Oval Office: Make Mine A Double With Guest Denver Riggleman
In this episode of Make Mine A Double, Michael Steele dives into the chaotic exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky during a recent Oval Office meeting. Joined by former Congressman Denver Riggleman, they dissect the awkward moments, J.D. Vance's controversial remarks, and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. From discussing the disrespect shown to Zelensky to the broader ramifications of Trump's approach to diplomacy, this episode offers a critical look at a pivotal moment in American politics. Sit back and join us for a drink as we navigate through this political whirlwind!
Feb 28
20 min
A Moment of Clarity: Rep. Greene's DOGE defense is an untenable level of stupid!
Michael Steele reacts to Musk taking charge in Trump's first cabinet meeting as the most important man in the room and Rep. Marjorie Greene Taylor stating that federal employees don't deserve their jobs.  Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/  Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcast Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o
Feb 27
11 min
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