"Before you embarrass yourself, come prepared" @michaelsteele.bsky.social gives his advice to Trump before his meeting with Zohran Mamdani. #AMomentofClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/357a7e 📺 youtu.be/0BM4MBIZnBI

Say what you will about Marjorie Taylor Greene, at least she's consistent. #AMomentOfClarity @michaelsteele.bsky.social 🎧 pod.fo/e/356c0d 📺 youtu.be/AMabIppUn2k

@michaelsteele.bsky.social dissects the implications of mid-decade redistricting and the historical context behind the Republican Party's strategic maneuvers, particularly referencing the influential Red Map project initiated by himself. #AMomentOfClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/3081ce 📺 youtu.be/PMS4b4Jltog

@michaelsteele.bsky.social examines why it's important for the DOJ to be independent, particularly in a climate where a president remains vocal amidst ongoing investigations, including that of Ghislaine Maxwell. #AMomentOfClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/307175 📺 youtu.be/ItqqVRNSOK0

The unfolding narrative around the Epstein files has taken a new turn. @michaelsteele.bsky.social reports that the DOJ confirmed President Trump's name was present in the documents. #AMomentOfClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/3026a6 📺 youtu.be/YFGzimg6QlE

@michaelsteele.bsky.social explores the recent firing of Stephen Colbert, and its deeper cultural meaning. He examines how these changes could suppress opposing voices. #AMomentOfClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/3010a6 📺 youtu.be/WwdbIzEtb-g

@michaelsteele.bsky.social examines the surfacing of the Epstein files. He discusses President Trump's reluctance for their release and how the files' contents might be impacting Trump's narrative and the potential damages to the GOP. #AMomentOfClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2fe792 📺 youtu.be/qlYPoWOFAjo

@michaelsteele.bsky.social argues the drama surrounding the Epstein files is a calculated distraction, diverting attention from the administration's shifts on Ukraine, immigration, and the ongoing deconstruction of the federal government. #AMomentOfClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2fd2eb 📺 youtu.be/FtNlh4OjgUE

@michaelsteele.bsky.social dismantles outdated narratives of heritage-based nationalism, examining their profound implications for American identity. #AMomentOfClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2f9d72 📺 youtu.be/W70d7AuPvd0

@michaelsteele.bsky.social explores the rift between President Trump and his most fervent MAGA base, ignited by his evolving stance on arming Ukraine. This policy pivot could compel his supporters to confront their steadfast allegiance. #AMomentOfClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2f87aa 📺 youtu.be/_jkXnh6feW0

@michaelsteele.bsky.social examines the Trump administration's "Big Beautiful Bill," exploring how voters, particularly Republican constituents, will assess its impact and hold elected officials responsible for their policy choices. #AMomentOfClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2f5dd2 📺 youtu.be/smOkq9e0rL0

@michaelsteele.bsky.social discusses the implications of President Donald Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the U.S. administration's counteractions, and Iran's intricate geopolitical position. #AMomentofClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2ef045 📺 youtu.be/YKt5Bl5hHjA

@michaelsteele.bsky.social speaks w/ @elienyc.bsky.social @johnfugelsang.bsky.social, @karenhunter.bsky.social, @mollyjongfast.bsky.social, & Lucy Caldwell about "surviving" vs "thriving" in the current political climate & the challenge Dems face to win in 2028. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-2K...

What will the Republican party look like when Trump is gone? @michaelsteele.bsky.social speaks w/ @chrisvance.bsky.social, @comstockb.bsky.social & @charliedent.bsky.social about where the GOP stands today & where it's heading after Trump. 🎧: pod.fo/e/2e5fb7 📺: youtube.com/watch?v=pUdE...

@repstaceyplaskett.bsky.social gets extremely unfiltered w/ @michaelsteele.bsky.social. She describes the frustration of hearing people say that Dems aren't doing anything, how Medicaid cuts would hurt Americans & David Hogg's disruption of the DNC. 🎧 pod.fo/e/2e298b 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=5jGd...

Happening NOW! @michaelsteele.bsky.social @elienyc.bsky.social @johnfugelsang.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @karenhunter.bsky.social @lucymcaldwell.bsky.social youtube.com/live/7MPX4wa...

Part 2 coming your way! You don't wanna miss it😉 @michaelsteele.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @elienyc.bsky.social @karenhunter.bsky.social @johnfugelsang.bsky.social @lucymcaldwell.bsky.social Join the livestream on Tuesday, 6/10 at 10amET here: youtube.com/live/7MPX4wa...

@michaelsteele.bsky.social rips into the weaponization of federal power under the Trump administration, exposing how the Department of Justice became a tool for political retribution and fertile ground for corruption in law enforcement. #AMomentofClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2e00db 📺 youtu.be/05blidL4vqw

Barbershop is back. @michaelsteele.bsky.social speaks w/ @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social @therickwilson.bsky.social @aprildryan.bsky.social & @drjasonjohnson.bsky.social about turning Dems into fighters & if Elon is ACTUALLY leaving the White House 📺 youtube.com/live/v1S3qlQ... 🎧: pod.fo/e/2defdc

Happening NOW! Join the party- we'll be taking your questions at the end: youtube.com/live/v1S3qlQ... @michaelsteele.bsky.social, @therickwilson.bsky.social, @aprildryan.bsky.social, @drjasonjohnson.bsky.social, @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social

The Michael Steele Podcast (in its current form) is going on hiatus, so Michael is bringing together some favorite podcast guests from past episodes for a big, live streamed barbershop on politics, culture and current events.

@MichaelSteele says farewell to the podcast (at least for now), but he's not leaving without a party. Join him & friends for a livestream barbershop episode tomorrow, Tues, 6/3 @ 10amET youtube.com/live/v1S3qlQ...

@jonathancapehart.bsky.social discusses the time he self-sabotaged so badly that he ran out of a job interview with Bloomberg, his story of coming out (and why it's important to hide your porn well, folks) & his decision to resign from the WaPo Editorial Board. 📺: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BfT...

@michaelsteele.bsky.social sharply criticizing President Trump's recent comments on Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine, then challenges him to take responsibility for the situation. #AMomentofClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2dc425 📺 youtu.be/hJeuVPmsDpk

@davidfrenchjag.bsky.social speaks w/ @michaelsteele.bsky.social about what the election of an American Pope means for the U.S (and the world), American Evangelicals and their lack of bible literacy & how to engage with hyper political people. 🎧 pod.fo/e/2d9cf2 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8q...

How can we disrupt our community to make change? @alenciajohnson.bsky.social discusses her book, "Flip the Tables," the importance of rest in today's political landscape & her journey working with Planned Parenthood as a Christian woman. 🎧 pod.fo/e/2d9428 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=JCRR...

@michaelsteele.bsky.social examines the concept of habeas corpus and its implications, particularly in light of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's recent comments and their connection to constitutional rights. #AMomentofClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2d89b0 📺 youtu.be/i7qXZVuyxHs

The Supreme Court is running on conservative grievance, fringe theories & bad vibes. @leahlitman.bsky.social speaks w/ @michaelsteele.bsky.social about how the mega rich shape the Supreme Court & how it's evolved since Clarence Thomas & Sam Alito. 🎧 pod.fo/e/2d6c6d 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iBW...

Did @samsteindc.bsky.social get #Loomered? He speaks w/ @michaelsteele.bsky.social about his recent interaction with Laura Loomer on X. Plus, his approach to covering politics at the Bulwark & Trump's corrupt "gift" from Qatar. 🎧Listen: pod.fo/e/2d5f14 📺Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=BNVd...

Can we get our government to listen to us? @michaelsteele.bsky.social speaks w/ @mirandaspivack.bsky.social about what goes into getting our local government to help us. #QuickTake 🎧 pod.fo/e/2d3715 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsDR...

Uncovering government secrets is not for the weak. @michaelsteele.bsky.social speaks w/ @mirandaspivack.bsky.social about her new book, "Backroom Deals in Our Backyards: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities & the Local Heroes Fighting Back" 🎧 pod.fo/e/2d283b 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=nlxi...

@michaelsteele.bsky.social discusses what drew him to the GOP as a 17-year-old & why he's still in the party. Plus, he & Oren Cass engage in debate over DEI & the stereotyping Donald Trump used to attract Black male voters #QuickTake 📺: youtube.com/watch?v=yTPf... 🎧: pod.fo/e/2d10c4

Trump's 100 Days have been a sh*tstorm! @michaelsteele.bsky.social speaks w/ Rep. @wassermanschultz.house.gov about the economic impact, the deportations w/o due process & what Dems can do to expose the incompetency of the current administration. 🎧 pod.fo/e/2d0409 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=OYqw...

Who is the "New Conservative?" @michaelsteele.bsky.social speaks w/ Oren Cass about this, tariffs & trade. Plus, what made Michael join the GOP nearly 50 years ago & the stereotypes & misconceptions about young Black men joining MAGA. 🎧 pod.fo/e/2cf5dd 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=NWnP...

#ICYMI Learning about the dark history of American law enforcement helped Michael Fanone to understand why there's so much resentment towards cops today #QuickTake @michaelsteele.bsky.social 📺Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=H0FR... 🎧Listen: pod.fo/e/2cd394

Michael Fanone didn't ask for preemptive pardon from Biden, he shares w/ @michaelsteele.bsky.social. Plus, how learning the dark history of U.S law enforcement helped him to understand why there's so much resentment towards cops #QuickTake 🎧 pod.fo/e/2cd394 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0FR...

Michael Fanone once convinced Nancy Pelosi to let him drink beers on the lawn of the Capitol. He tells @michaelsteele.bsky.social all about it- plus, Jan. 6th pardons & how Trump is bypassing the constitution to target immigrants. #NewEpisode 🎧 pod.fo/e/2cc52b 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=ukqn...

Michelle Obama breaks the silence regarding her absence from Trump's inauguration. @michaelsteele.bsky.social reacts and suggests Republicans could learn a thing or two from Michelle Obama about breaking away from stupid. #AMomentofClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2cc52b 📺 youtu.be/cmCLV6Y8Xwk

Trump's policies hurt MAGA, too. But are they open to hearing the truth? #QuickTake @michaelsteele.bsky.social @repsuhas.bsky.social 🎧 pod.fo/e/2cb3f9 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRRC...

Is MAGA turning on Elon and DOGE? How can America stay a global leader in tech, science and innovation with all these cuts?! @michaelsteele.bsky.social gets into it with @repsuhas.bsky.social. 🎧 pod.fo/e/2c948a 📺 youtu.be/w-TeJNRq36A

Why didn't Dem leadership tell Biden not to run back in 2023? And what's Biden's relationship w/ Obama & Pelosi now after they tried to get him to drop out of the race? #QuickTake w/ @michaelsteele.bsky.social, @jonallendc.bsky.social, Amie Parnes 🎧 pod.fo/e/2c7001 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFBs...

@michaelsteele.bsky.social dissects the looming fears of a recession echoed by Wall Street's elite, the tensions between Trump and prominent figures over trade policies, and the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions. #AMomentofClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2c6b02 📺 youtu.be/qGpI26f-dCE

" Do you know how many Republicans like myself crossed the line to support your dumb ass party? And you guys are doing all kinds of fuckery in the background to screw it up" @michaelsteele.bsky.social discusses 2024 election w/ @jonallendc.bsky.social & Amie Parnes 📺: youtube.com/watch?v=354X...

Did Kamala ever stand a chance? @michaelsteele.bsky.social speaks w/ @jonallendc.bsky.social & Amie Parnes about the one Trump ad that sunk Kamala’s chances, Biden’s refusal to endorse her, and private efforts by Obama and Pelosi to oust Biden. #2024 🎧 pod.fo/e/2c608e 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=354X...

Remind me again... How the hell is it legal for Elon Musk to buy an election? #QuickTake @michaelsteele.bsky.social @jimacosta.bsky.social 🎧 pod.fo/e/2c3551 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVQt...

Could Trump's administration BE more out of touch with everyday Americans?! @jimacosta.bsky.social & @michaelsteele.bsky.social discuss new tariffs, Elon's attempt to win the Wisconsin election & the terrible consequences we must face if Ukraine falls 🎧 pod.fo/e/2c24c6 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=_JS8...

@michaelsteele.bsky.social discusses Pete Hegseth's recklessness with sensitive national secrets and the importance of holding officials accountable. #AMomentofClarity 🎧 pod.fo/e/2c1d4b 📺 youtu.be/krKwWw7iXqU

Wealthy funders and Christian nationalist leaders are plotting to destroy American democracy. @michaelsteele.bsky.social and @katherinestewart.bsky.social examine the dark forces at play. #QuickTake 🎧 pod.fo/e/2bff8a 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KC_...

Who are the people & groups destroying American democracy? From ultra wealthy funders & think tanks to Christian nationalist leaders & moms at school board mtgs, religious nationalism expert @katherinestewart.bsky.social outlines it all w/ @michaelsteele.bsky.social 🎧 pod.fo/e/2bf0f1 📺 rb.gy/jycc82

@michaelsteele.bsky.social speaks w/ NYT columnist & author Ross Douthat about his book, "Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious." Plus, how political identity now overshadows religious identity & the decline of religion in the U.S. 🎧 pod.fo/e/2bb934 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=4i7y...