How did the GOP manage to get conservatism so ass backwards in so little time with the Trump Admiistration? Michael addresses that question, the Mueller Report grows up, and Trump's taxes. William Kristol is editor-at-large of The Bulwark. He was a founder of The Weekly Standard, and is a regular guest on leading political commentary shows. Prior to his work at The Weekly Standard, Kristol led the Project for the Republican Future, an organization that helped shape the strategy that produced the 1994 Republican congressional victory.
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.
An ad-free edition is exclusively available for Bulwark+ members.
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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