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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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Katie Zacharia Lasted Half a Scaramucci | Steve Schmidt

Katie Zacharia has been fired as White House press secretary after five days on the job. With 18 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down Zacharia’s complete s

Oct 16
8 min

Fighting Americans: Play to Win | Steve Schmidt & Adam Mockler

As part of the Save America Movement's "Fighting Americans" series, Steve Schmidt sits down with Adam Mockler to talk about debating Trump supporters on corruption. Bring

Oct 16
36 min

Donald Trump Will Consume Himself | Steve Schmidt

John F. Kennedy said that those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside. With 19 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down wh

Oct 15
8 min

Trump's Last Stand | Steve Schmidt, Anne Nelson & Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Steve Schmidt joins investigative journalist Anne Nelson and Reverend Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, all featured in the documentary "Bad Faith," to examine the rise of Chris

Oct 15
1 h 01 min

MAGA Is Headed for a Fiery Crash in 20 Days | Steve Schmidt

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned in disgrace. Steve Schmidt breaks down her rise and fall, and why MAGA will face the same fate in just 20 days. Subscribe to The Warning

Oct 14
8 min

There Are 3 Weeks Until MAGA's Reckoning | Steve Schmidt

Katie Zacharia has made her White House debut as Donald Trump’s press secretary. With 21 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down why she is less credible than

Oct 13
8 min

Dead Air: Losin' Texas | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

It doesn't take a crystal ball to see, Paxton's losin', we can tell. Ken's drinkin' Jack all by himself. Texas choosin' Talarico, we can tell. Steve Schmidt and Dean Blun

Oct 13
44 min

Donald Trump Is in Putin's Pocket | Steve Schmidt

Donald Trump told Ukraine to get a new president. With 22 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down how Trump sold out Ukraine and why it won’t stop his reckoni

Oct 12
9 min

Fighting Americans: Mr. Worldwide Loser | Steve Schmidt & Timothy Snyder

Steve Schmidt sits down with historian and author Timothy Snyder for a conversation about the future of American democracy and what it'll take to put the country back tog

Oct 11
45 min

Dead Air: SLAM DUNK! | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

The gloves are off, and so are the filters. Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell are taking a trip through three Senate debate stages, starting in Maine, where Susan Collins h

Oct 10
48 min

Mike Johnson and MAGA Are Throwing in the Towel | Steve Schmidt

Mike Johnson is preparing to lose the House while Pete Hegseth is bringing back public executions. With 25 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down MAGA’s comp

Oct 9
10 min

MAGA Meltdown! Heat-Ray Bombshell! | Steve Schmidt & Jim Acosta

With 26 days until the midterms, Steve Schmidt joins "The Jim Acosta" Show, along with former Trump administration official Olivia Troye for a revealing look at the elect

Oct 9
1 h 02 min

How Does Kimberly Guilfoyle Still Have a Job? | Steve Schmidt

Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a Trump donor to pay $100,000 toward her Amex bill. Steve Schmidt breaks down the open-air corruption, and why Guilfoyle, Rubio, Hegseth and Trum

Oct 8
9 min

Ready For War At The Polls | Steve Schmidt & Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar

With 27 days until Election Day, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar joins Steve Schmidt to explain how his state is preparing for potential federal interference, vot

Oct 8
34 min

Why Susan Collins Will Lose Her Senate Seat | Steve Schmidt

During last night's Maine Senate debate, Susan Collins defended confirming Brett Kavanaugh, functionally ending Roe v. Wade. Steve Schmidt explains why Collins is the ult

Oct 7
8 min

Fighting Americans: Kicking Up Dust | Steve Schmidt & Louisiana Senate Candidate Jamie Davis

Could Louisiana deliver one of election night’s biggest surprises? Steve Schmidt sits down with U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis, a third-generation farmer who says his

Oct 7
36 min

Donald Trump Has Turned on America | Steve Schmidt

Donald Trump called on Iran to "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump's repugnant betrayal of the presidential oath and why he must face re

Oct 6
9 min

Dead Air: Major Weirdo | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

Donald Trump went to Ohio and declared that Republicans were on the verge of defeating their political enemies “once and for all.” In this episode of "Dead Air," brought

Oct 5
51 min

MAGA Won't Survive the Midterms | Steve Schmidt

Donald Trump campaigned in Ohio, which is on the verge of electing its first Democratic governor in 20 years. Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump’s disgraceful stump speech a

Oct 5
8 min

The Bottom Of The Ballot Holds The Keys to 2028 | Steve Schmidt & Kim Rogers

The most consequential elections in America may be the ones you’ve never heard of. Steve Schmidt sits down with Kim Rogers, president of the State+Local Election Alliance

Oct 3
48 min

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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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