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The Warning with Steve Schmidt

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There is a very significant, “exhausted majority” of Americans looking to move past this rotten moment in American life. They have lost trust and faith in government, business, media and not-for-profit institutions at a moment of technological, cultural and economic upheaval. Fascism did not rise in the 1930s because it was strong, but rather, because democracy was weak. The cycle is repeating itself with a new extremism rising in 2020s America. On the podcast – consistent with the mission of The Warning newsletter offered on Substack and The Warning YouTube channel – I will be joined by interesting guests – some familiar, and some you may never have heard of – to discuss the political and cultural currents that are shaping our times, as well as the unseen forces driving politics that are rarely discussed on cable news. It's important for you to hear from a diverse range of voices – not just me – about the issues facing America today.

Latest episodes

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Donald Trump Will Have No Legacy (And Here's Why) | Steve Schmidt

Donald Trump is trying to ensure that future presidents can’t restore the Oval Office and just appointed arch-fascist Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff. Steve Schmidt brea

Nov 6
9 min

Trump's Power Has Peaked. The Danger Hasn't | Steve Schmidt & Maria Shriver

Steve Schmidt joins his longtime friend Maria Shriver to discuss Trump's historic election defeat, why he may become more dangerous as his power fades, and what comes nex

Nov 6
43 min

Democrats Destroyed MAGA. Here's What Happens Next. | Steve Schmidt

JD Vance is already attempting to distance himself from Donald Trump's failed regime. Steve Schmidt breaks down why MAGA lost, why they're blaming everyone but Trump, and

Nov 5
10 min

Dead Air Post-Election Special: MAGA got crushed. Now make them answer | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

The morning after a historic Democratic wave, Steve Schmidt joins Dean Blundell for a special edition of "Dead Air" examining the collapse of MAGA's political coalition a

Nov 5
1 h 13 min

Why Republicans Didn't Expect the Blue Tsunami | Steve Schmidt

Democrats have taken control of the House and the Senate in a historic rebuke of Donald Trump and MAGA. Steve Schmidt breaks down the biggest blue wave in over 50 years a

Nov 4
8 min

MAGA’S Judgement Day Has Arrived | Steve Schmidt

Election Day has finally arrived, and across the country Americans are casting votes for the future of democracy. Steve Schmidt breaks down why the bill has come due for

Nov 3
8 min

Dead Air: The Worst May Be Yet To Come | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

With Election Day just hours away, Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell examine the chaos engulfing the final stretch of the midterm campaigns. From Haley Stevens' stunning po

Nov 3
1 h 03 min

Haley Stevens Just Destroyed Her Career | Steve Schmidt

Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race. With one day before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down Stevens’ betrayal and why, tomorrow,

Nov 2
8 min

Undead Air: MAGA Wipeout | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

Three days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell host a Halloween edition of "Dead Air." Steve predicts a historic political repudiation of Donald Trump an

Oct 31
41 min

MAGA Asteroid Strike: A Trump Wipeout | Steve Schmidt & Jim Acosta

Four days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt joins Jim Acosta with a stunning prediction: MAGA is headed for a historic electoral defeat, with Democrats poised to reclaim

Oct 30
40 min

The Midterms Are Slipping Away from Donald Trump | Steve Schmidt

Donald Trump has canceled his weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa. With 4 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down why Trump is giving up and why a blue tsunami

Oct 30
8 min

Fighting Americans: Rep. Pat Ryan Vows To Vote For Hegseth Impeachment | Steve Schmidt

Congressman Pat Ryan joins Steve Schmidt for a consequential conversation just days before Election Day. The West Point graduate and combat veteran pledges to vote to imp

Oct 30
36 min

The Asteroid Is Coming for Donald Trump | Steve Schmidt

More than 39 million Americans have already voted early in the midterms. With 5 days before the elections, Steve Schmidt breaks down why MAGA is about to be hit by an ast

Oct 29
8 min

Hegseth Has Got To Go | Steve Schmidt & Rep. Chris DeLuzio

Navy veteran and Pennsylvania Congressman Chris DeLuzio joins Steve Schmidt for the Save America Movement's "Fighting Americans" series to discuss Trump's war in Iran, Pe

Oct 29
31 min

Donald Trump Can't Save Ken Paxton or MAGA | Steve Schmidt

Elon Musk’s super PAC is spending to elect Ken Paxton to the Senate in Texas as Donald Trump smears James Talarico. With 6 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks

Oct 28
8 min

Election Security Update: Who's Gonna Tell Trump He Lost? | Steve Schmidt & Ken Harbaugh

Seven days until Election Day, Steve Schmidt joins Ken Harbaugh for an election security update and a discussion of what could happen if Donald Trump challenges the resul

Oct 28
35 min

One Week from the Midterms, Donald Trump Is Panicking | Steve Schmidt

Trump has offered a $1 million reward for voter fraud tips as the Justice Department sends monitors to polling places nationwide. With one week before the midterms, Steve

Oct 27
8 min

Dead Air: Musk's Reckoning Is Coming | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

Eight days before the election, Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell confront Trump's corruption, the battle over Alaska's Senate election, and Elon Musk's extraordinary influ

Oct 27
55 min

Why Donald Trump Won’t Accept the Midterm Results | Steve Schmidt

Trump’s Justice Department has sued to block Alaska’s Senate results if Republican Dan Sullivan loses. With 8 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump’s

Oct 26
9 min

Dead Air: Left to Die | Steve Schmidt, Dean Blundell & Ken Harbaugh

Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell welcome Ken Harbaugh for a disturbing discussion of his reporting on American service members allegedly left dangerously exposed during Ir

Oct 24
1 h 08 min

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#151 ▼ 5 News US
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What listeners say

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If you listen to one political podcast this is the one it should be. Steve brings an amazing historical knowledge and perspective to the issues he addresses.

Passionate American listener · Oct 2024

I listen to every episode of Steve’s podcast because he’s brilliant, concise, and factual. However, he outdid himself with “never fight up hill, me boys.” Brilliant and funny.

brotherleelee · Apr 2024

wrt matters of our current political environment, this podcast is my go to when i need to be (1) re-invigorated to take action (2) be splashed with cold facts (3) given historical perspective of present national maladies (4) reminded of what true patriotism looks like and (5) warned of the real threat our nation’s facing. mr. schmidt’s warnings are always arresting and chilling. he speaks wisely, concisely and methodically. we should all take heed.

J L Weis · Mar 2024

Regular listener but just had to thank you Steve for the pure poetry you crafted on today’s episodes (March 8, 2024), Walt Whitman would be proud! I sincerely appreciate every show, your candor, your insights and analyses, but your calling out of that shameful, hypocritical farce of a response by the GOP may have been your Gettysburg address. Short, succinct, and powerful. Thanks brother.

Forecast calls for pain · Mar 2024

Steve’s commentary is forceful and funny. But the loud commercials that interrupt him randomly in the middle of a sentence make this podcast unlistenable. Unsubscribing because of the ads.

BT91106 · Aug 2024

I enjoy Steve and his thoughtful analysis, but I can’t listen to this podcast. The ads are inserted with no consideration of the content, sometimes appearing literally in the middle of a sentence! Ugh.

Cwat33 · Sep 2024

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