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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.

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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.

    Seeing the Stars in the Darkest Times: With Bakari Sellers

    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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    • 47 min
    Quick Take: The Benefits of Abolishing Party Primaries

    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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    • 15 min
    When They Go Low: With Roland Martin

    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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    • 1 hr 1 min
    A Moment of Clarity: Bill Barr Backs Donald Trump After Denouncing Him

    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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    • 2 min
    Quick Take: Billionaire Space Exploration

    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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    • 13 min
    The Fall of the Republican Party: With Chris Vance

    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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    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
2.9K Ratings

2.9K Ratings

javs123123 ,

Always Interesting!

I am a fairly liberal individual who has been interested in politics forever. I am a big Fan of Michael Steel! I’m glad you have a voice here and find your discussions enlightening!! Highly Recommend!!

NellieinTx ,

The Roland Martin Episode

This episode was insightful, and informative. I like Roland’s straight no chaser way of speaking.

Melanie from Georgia ,

Chris Vance Podcast

Your conversation with Chris was intelligently detailed and very uplifting. What I would have added to the chat was the dangers ahead if we continue to allow religious extremists to rule the Party. An important lesson from history is that religious believes and politics should never mix. It has brought nothing but bloodshed throughout the ages. It’s time we all paid more attention to what history can teach us.

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