This is an excerpt from the full episode "What Makes Bipartisanship Work: With Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi."Michael Steele speaks with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. The pair discuss the debt ceiling deal, how bipartisanship can succeed, getting through the culture wars and the United States' relationship with China.

Quick Take: China and Tik Tok

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This is an excerpt from the full episode, "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/rolandsmartinIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Roland Martin @rolandsmartinFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast    

Quick Take: Trump Is Playing His Own Followers

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/1982108665If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Doris Kearns Goodwin @DorisKGoodwinFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast  

Lessons on Love, Politics and History: With Doris Kearns Goodwin

And now, for a moment of clarity...Michael Steele discusses Trump's refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election and that if he loses in 2024 it won't be because the system is corrupt.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 @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

A Moment of Clarity: If Trump Doesn't Win, This Is Why

This is an excerpt from the full episode "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/B0CW2LVM1CIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Chris Vance @ChrisVance123Follow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast     

Quick Take: Making the Case for a Third Party

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, the potential running mates for Trump and the challenges faced by Kamala Harris. Check out "Dirty Moderate with Adam Epstein" https://dirtymoderate.substack.com/podcastIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Adam Epstein on Instagram/Threads: @therealadamepsteinFollow Dirty Moderate on X: @dirty_moderateFollow Michael Steele on X: @MichaelSteeleFollow Michael Steele on Instagram/Threads: @chairman_steeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast   

Quick Take: China and Tik Tok

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