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 Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

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. 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 Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

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 Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

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/ If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Nick Troiano @NickTroiano Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele discusses Trump selling his own Bibles. 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

Michael Steele speaks with Dr. Phil about his new book, "We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity." The pair discuss the decline of religion's influence on society, preparing children and students for the world, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on society and the importance of speaking up for what you believe in. Check out "We've Got Issues" here: https://www.amazon.com/Weve-Got-Issues-Strong-Americas/dp/1668061708 Dr. Phil Primetime will premiere on April 2, 2024 @ 8PM EST on Merit Street Media. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Dr. Phil @DrPhil Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut, Terry Virts. The pair discuss the International Space Station and crew dynamics amidst international war, Ukraine, STEM education in the U.S, space tourism and the extraterrestrial. Check out Terry's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Leaving-Planet-Everything/dp/1523514566 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Terry Virts @AstroTerry Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "How Guns Radicalized America: With Ryan Busse." Ryan Busse once helped build one of the world's most iconic gun companies. Today, he's shining a light on how the gun industry radicalized America. Ryan speaks with Michael Steele about how the gun industry and the NRA have impacted American culture, why gun control laws don't pass, what role the GOP plays in protecting the Second Amendment and the importance of speaking truth to bullshit. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Check out Ryan's book, "Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America," here: https://www.amazon.com/Gunfight-Against-Industry-Radicalized-America/dp/1541768736 Follow Ryan Busse @ryandbusse Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is Part II of Michael's conversation with 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. The script flips and Michael is interviewed on his role with the Tea Party, GOP and MAGA today, including his "Fire Pelosi" campaign and whether he regrets it. Angela's parents make a couple of cameos, too. 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 Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

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. The script flips and Michael is interviewed on his role with the Tea Party, GOP and MAGA today, including his "Fire Pelosi" campaign and whether he regrets it. Angela's parents make a couple of cameos, too. Part II of this episode drops Saturday, March 23rd. 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 Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele answers the question of how he can be a Republican and still vote for Joe Biden. 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 Truth Doesn't Please Everybody, and That's Okay: With Larry Wilmore." Michael Steele speaks with Larry Wilmore, Emmy Award winner and television producer, comedian and writer. The pair discuss Trump's sneakers and relationship with the Black community, how our culture is reflected in music, television and film, discussing uncomfortable topics about race, Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show and the importance of showing vulnerability amidst facing fears. Check out Larry's podcast, "Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air" here: https://www.theringer.com/larry-wilmore-black-on-air If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Larry Wilmore @larrywilmore Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele discusses Ronna McDaniel's so called call for "uniity." 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

Michael Steele speaks with Dr. Phil about his new book, "We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity." The pair discuss the decline of religion's influence on society, preparing children and students for the world, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on society and the importance of speaking up for what you believe in. Check out "We've Got Issues" here: https://www.amazon.com/Weve-Got-Issues-Strong-Americas/dp/1668061708 Dr. Phil Primetime will premiere on April 2, 2024 @ 8PM EST on Merit Street Media. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Dr. Phil @DrPhil 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 Biden's State of the Union address and Senator Katie Britt's response. Plus, Nikki Haley's exit from the presidential race and Viktor Orbán's meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Power of Poor Voters: With Bishop William J. Barber II." Michael Steele speaks with Bishop William J. Barber II, Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call For Moral Revival. The pair discuss the moral failing of poverty— how it's the fourth leading cause of death in America and how mobilizing poor voters could transform elections in America. Check out The Poor People's Campaign here: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Bishop Barber @RevDrBarber Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Note: This is a reupload of an episode that originally aired 4/26/23. Ryan Busse once helped build one of the world's most iconic gun companies. Today, he's shining a light on how the gun industry radicalized America. Ryan speaks with Michael Steele about how the gun industry and the NRA have impacted American culture, why gun control laws don't pass, what role the GOP plays in protecting the Second Amendment and the importance of speaking truth to bullshit. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Check out Ryan's book, "Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America," here: https://www.amazon.com/Gunfight-Against-Industry-Radicalized-America/dp/1541768736 Follow Ryan Busse @ryandbusse Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Hope Needs Help: With Tavis Smiley." Michael Steele speaks with Tavis Smiley, entrepreneur, broadcaster, best-selling author, and host of Tavis Smiley, airing weekdays from 9am-12pmPT on KBLA Talk 1580. The pair discuss the impact of talk radio on politics and the importance of Black and independent radio. Plus, what listeners care about leading up to 2024, how Black men view the election and becoming a nation as good as its promise. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Tavis Smiley @tavissmiley Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Michael Steele speaks with Larry Wilmore, Emmy Award winner and television producer, comedian and writer. The pair discuss Trump's sneakers and relationship with the Black community, how our culture is reflected in music, television and film, discussing uncomfortable topics about race, Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show and the importance of showing vulnerability amidst facing fears. Check out Larry's podcast, "Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air" here: https://www.theringer.com/larry-wilmore-black-on-air If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Larry Wilmore @larrywilmore Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

This is an excerpt from the full episode "Beating Republicans at Their Own Game: With Rachel Bitecofer." Michael Steele speaks with Rachel Bitecofer, author of "HIT ‘EM WHERE IT HURTS: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game." The pair discuss what helped Democrats in the midterms in 2022, the art of branding "freedom" and how Dems can incorporate stronger, emotional messaging to win in 2024. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Hit-Where-Hurts-Democracy-Republicans/dp/0593727142 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rachel Bitecofer @RachelBitecofer Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast