Note: This episode originally aired in December of 2021.
Michael speaks with Brian Klaas about his new book, "CORRUPTIBLE: Who Gets Power & How it Changes Us." The pair discuss the psychology behind why we choose the leaders we choose, how power attracts the wrong type of people and why it's relevant to our current political system.
The Michael Steele Podcast (Archive)
Does Power Corrupt, Or Are Corrupt People Drawn To Power?: With Brian Klaas [Rebroadcast]
Does Power Corrupt, Or Are Corrupt People Drawn To Power?: With Brian Klaas [Rebroadcast]
The Michael Steele Podcast (Archive)
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This is the archive for The Michael Steele Podcast which ended June 2025. Michael can now be found on MSNBC (https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight). Former RNC Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele 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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This is the archive for The Michael Steele Podcast which ended June 2025. Michael can now be found on MSNBC (https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight). Former RNC Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele 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.
An ad-free edition is exclusively available for Bulwark+ members.
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