Comedian W. Kamau Bell joins Michael to discuss Republicans, racism, and voter registration. Bell is host of the CNN docu-series United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell. His new Netflix stand-up comedy special is Private School Negro. His new book is The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6'4", African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama's Boy, Dad, and Stand-Up Comedian.

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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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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   

A Moderate Approach: With Adam Epstein

This is an excerpt from the full episode "The American Way: With Katty Kay."Michael Steele speaks with BBC Correspondent and bestselling author, Katty Kay about the trial and death of OJ Simpson, whether or not he was guilty and how his trial would be received by the public if it occurred today. 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 @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: The Life and Death of OJ Simpson

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/006308502XIf you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow Bakari Sellers @Bakari_SellersFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast 

Seeing the Stars in the Darkest Times: With Bakari Sellers

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/B0C7RMW1Z1Check 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 @NickTroianoFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Quick Take: The Benefits of Abolishing Party Primaries

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

The Man Of Steele vs. The 6'4", African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic...

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