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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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Trump Just Sent China a Dangerous Message | Steve Schmidt

As Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping alongside America’s billionaire elite, concerns grow over what it signals about U.S. strength. Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump’s approach

Sep 25
8 min

Fighting Americans: The Reckoning with Congressman Robert Garcia

What happens if Democrats take control of Congress? Rep. Robert Garcia tells Steve Schmidt they’re already preparing. The ranking Democrat on House Oversight lays out fou

Sep 25
21 min

The Day of Reckoning Is Coming | Steve Schmidt

The consequences of Stephen Miller’s immigration agenda are coming into sharper focus. Steve Schmidt breaks down Miller’s influence, the actions of federal agents, and ex

Sep 24
10 min

MAGA's Final Days Have Begun | Steve Schmidt

In an address to the United Nations, Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran. Steve Schmidt breaks down how the great buffoon of the age turned America into a laughi

Sep 23
8 min

Donald Trump's Media Ban Is Unconstitutional | Steve Schmidt

Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House in a violation of the First Amendment. Steve Schmidt breaks down why Trump's fascist agenda will not be

Sep 22
8 min

Dead Air: Bayou Brawl | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

Fan favorite Marshan Camese returns to "Dead Air" today. Steve and Dean talk all things Louisiana with him: the new congressional map, the shake-up to this year’s electio

Sep 22
38 min

America Needs a Mark Carney | Steve Schmidt

Mark Carney refuses to appease Donald Trump's strong arming. With 43 days until the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down why it's time Democrats find their own Carney. T

Sep 21
8 min

Ukraine's Death Zone | Steve Schmidt & Ken Harbaugh

Steve Schmidt sits down with retired U.S. Naval aviator and combat correspondent Ken Harbaugh, straight from his reporting on the frontlines in Ukraine. Ken shares harrow

Sep 20
31 min

Dead Air: Return of the Mitch | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

Return of the Mitch (There he is). Return of the Mitch (Rollin’ in). Return of the Mitch (Peace sign). You knew that he’d be back (Did we?). Return of the Mitch (Thumbs u

Sep 19
1 h 00 min

Dead and Kaput | Steve Schmidt & Jim Acosta

Steve Schmidt joins "The Jim Acosta Show" to talk about how the coalition that elected Donald Trump is "dead, kaput," as 2026 midterm polls show Democrats and independent

Sep 18
31 min

Another Rat Jumping Off MAGA's Sinking Ship | Steve Schmidt

Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar voted to fund and arm ICE, stayed silent through months of brutal enforcement, and now, 47 days before an election, suddenly says Trump

Sep 18
8 min

Fighting Americans: Cowboy Country | Steve Schmidt and Brian Bengs

We’re heading west to cowboy country for today's edition of the Save America Movement's "Fighting Americans" series. Steve Schmidt sits down with Brian Bengs to talk abou

Sep 17
51 min

Donald Trump and MAGA Are Out of Excuses | Steve Schmidt

Mitch McConnell needed to be told how to vote on his own party's farm bill yesterday. Steve Schmidt breaks down the senator's decline and why MAGA is walking into a long-

Sep 17
8 min

Fighting Americans: No Cop Out | Steve Schmidt and Harry Dunn

Harry Dunn knows what it means to defend American democracy because he has done it — literally. In this urgent conversation, Steve Schmidt sits down with the former U.S.

Sep 17
31 min

Why Donald Trump’s AI Delusions Could Be Catastrophic | Steve Schmidt

Donald Trump called the dangers of AI a hoax. Steve Schmidt breaks down why Donald Trump is refusing to put guardrails around AI despite the emerging warnings. Today's

Sep 16
8 min

Donald Trump and His Family Are Looting America | Steve Schmidt

Don Jr.'s wedding was paid for by a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin. With 49 days until the midterms, Steve Schmidt explains the epic corruption of Donald Trump'

Sep 15
8 min

There Are 50 Days Until We Decide America's Future | Steve Schmidt

With 50 days until the midterms, MAGA is panicking. Steve Schmidt breaks down Donald Trump's twelve-year con, and why a new generation of Democrats must restore America.

Sep 14
9 min

We Are at a Hinge of History | Steve Schmidt

On September 11th, 2001 and January 6th, 2021, America was forever changed by two terrorist attacks. On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Steve Schmidt breaks down the impact

Sep 11
8 min

Donald Trump Is on the Ropes | Steve Schmidt

For the first time in history Republicans are holding a midterm convention. Steve Schmidt explains the GOP's desperation and why this parade of nonsense is MAGA's swan so

Sep 10
8 min

Donald Trump's Lies Have Never Been More Disgraceful | Steve Schmidt

Donald Trump lied about where he was on 9/11, disgracing those who sacrificed their lives in the wake of the attacks. Two days before the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Steve

Sep 9
8 min

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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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