29 JUN 2024 · This is an excerpt from the full episode "Closing the Voting Turnout Gap (Barbershop)" Michael is joined by Louis Reed, Michelle Bishop and Susan Dzieduszycka-Suinat for a discussion on how to close the turnout gap for formerly incarcerated citizens, people with disabilities and overseas Americans and the obstacles that stand between them and the ballot box. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend. Check out US Vote Foundation for more information:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/ - Voting Rights Restoration Guide - https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration - - Voters with Disabilities Guide - https://www.usvotefoundation.org/disabled-voter-guide - - Overseas Vote - https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/ - - You're Eligible Situations - https://www.us.vote/yes Follow Louis: @LouislReed Follow Michelle: @MichelleVotes Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast 

26 JUN 2024 · And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele speaks with Heritage Foundation President, Kevin Roberts, about Project 2025's plan to fire up to 50,000 federal government workers. 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  

24 JUN 2024 · Michael Steele is joined by the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent in history, April Ryan. The pair discuss blending journalism and activism, the tribalism that exists in the country, the impact of Black women in politics and voting, a recent Twitter/X interaction between April and Matt Schlapp and who Donald Trump will choose as his Vice President. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow April Ryan @AprilDRyan Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast 

22 JUN 2024 · This is an excerpt from the full episode "Tyranny of the Minority: With Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky." Michael is joined by Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky, professors of government at Harvard University and the authors of "Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point." They discuss what it means to be a party committed to democracy, how our constitution makes us vulnerable to minority rule, reforming the electoral college and the "semi-loyalists" who play a role in harming our democracy. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Minority-American-Democracy-Breaking/dp/0593443071 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Daniel Ziblatt: @dziblatt Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

17 JUN 2024 · Michael Steele is joined by Rick Ungar, his former co-host of Steele & Ungar and former host of the nationally syndicated Rick Ungar Show. The pair discuss the upcoming presidential debate, the potential impact of Trump's vice presidential choices, the Israel-Hamas conflict & the electability of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Rick Ungar @rickungar Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast  

15 JUN 2024 · This is an excerpt from the full episode "The Argument for a Colorblind Society: With Coleman Hughes." Michael Steele speaks with Coleman Hughes about his new book, "The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America." The pair discuss the concept of colorblindness, its rejection by the political left, and the impact of race-based policies. They also touch on the importance of promoting meritocracy and how technology has influenced perceptions of race. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/End-Race-Politics-Arguments-Colorblind/dp/0593332458 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Coleman Hughes @coldxman Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast 

11 JUN 2024 · Michael is joined by Louis Reed, Michelle Bishop and Susan Dzieduszycka-Suinat for a discussion on how to close the turnout gap for formerly incarcerated citizens, people with disabilities and overseas Americans and the obstacles that stand between them and the ballot box. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share this episode with a friend. Check out US Vote Foundation for more information:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/ - Voting Rights Restoration Guide - https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration - Voters with Disabilities Guide - https://www.usvotefoundation.org/disabled-voter-guide - Overseas Vote - https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/ - You're Eligible Situations - https://www.us.vote/yes Follow Louis: @LouislReed Follow Michelle: @MichelleVotes Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast 

8 JUN 2024 · This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Lessons on Love, Politics and History: With Doris Kearns Goodwin." Michael Steele speaks with historian, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, Doris Kearns Goodwin. The pair discuss Doris' latest book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s," which explores the personal journey of Doris and her late husband, Richard "Dick" Goodwin, as they delve into the 300 boxes of documents from the 1960s that they had collected. Michael and Doris discuss the idealism and challenges of the 1960s, Doris and Dick's love story, the impact of Lyndon Johnson on American history, the current state of American democracy, and the importance of voting rights. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Love-Story-Personal-History/dp/1982108665 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Doris Kearns Goodwin @DorisKGoodwin Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast  

3 JUN 2024 · And now, for a moment of clarity... Michael Steele discusses the Biden-Harris campaign’s new national organizing program to strengthen Black voter support. 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  

1 JUN 2024 · This is an excerpt from the full episode "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. Check out "Dirty Moderate with Adam Epstein" https://dirtymoderate.substack.com/podcast If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Adam Epstein on Instagram/Threads: @therealadamepstein Follow Dirty Moderate on X: @dirty_moderate Follow Michael Steele on X: @MichaelSteele Follow Michael Steele on Instagram/Threads: @chairman_steele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast