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.

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  • Yer Mom 696969
    Stop the Ads!!!
    Five star podcast but I have it one star because of the ads. They’re out of control. I’m considering giving up and unfollowing your pod they’re so bad.
  • Abatke
    His nose bleeds when he gets mad
    Long live the trumpster
  • Shoby777
    Real political talk
    Steve was calling for Joe to step down way before he did and was right correct all the way to the election. Democrats and Republicans can now wear FJB shirts and hats
  • Prometheus---
    Great Podcast
    A for effort F for results
  • Glacier1975
    MSNBC
    4 days til the election. Finally. Finally. I am about to hit the go button on deadline Whitehouse. Finally she books you. ‘Hello friend.’ I hope so. Good pods over and over. Thank you. We are honored and lucky for your voice.
  • Billybill1984
    Good podcast but
    I think you asked “right?” about 1000 times an episode. It’s not necessary and it’s very distracting.
  • Passionate American listener
    Fantastic
    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.
  • Amar008
    Great podcast!
    The rhetoric is outstanding but some of the commercials are too intrusive. Especially the Agua one. So annoying!!! If they interrupt again while you’re speaking, I’m done!
  • Cwat33
    Needs a better editor
    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.
  • I'm _ grateful
    Intrusive commercials!
    Love, love, love your podcast. Miss seeing you on MSNBC. Do some thing about the intrusive commercials. Announce when they're going to come or bulk on the end or beginning. Otherwise this short podcast is 10 stars
  • tmccaffr
    9/9
    Steve’s The Warning is excellent.
  • Patty2347
    Mid sentence ads
    The mid sentence ads need to be fixed. I was listening on 9/4 and the ad interrupted Steve mid sentence. Makes it hard to listen to.
  • Bibijeb
    Ads are awful
    I’m not the first to note this - the ads barge in right in the middle of a sentence - very annoying and while I love this pod, it’s become difficult to listen-will probably unsubscribe.
  • Sophasponge
    Steve Schmidt anything!
    Glad to see a sign of life from Steve Schmidt- one of the first to blow the whistle on the tRump threat.
  • BT91106
    Ads ruin the podcast.
    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.
  • SyndromeXXX2
    Love you’re podcast but…
    China Syndrome was released 12 days before three mile island.
  • kid dynamo
    Speaking the truth
    Steve speaks the brutal truth about the political world in which we live and the dangerous crossroads at which all Americans now stand. He is calling out a warning about an existential threat to our democracy and we had best heed his call.
  • tommyinnashville
    Steve Schmidt gives me hope.
    Love the directness and moral clarity.
  • Thatisvaliant
    Debate
    Done with you
  • Zac2597
    Moment of truth
    You certainly tell it like it is!
  • ccandcompany
    Offense
    Thank you for working so hard to Keep our country from going down the toilet. Your doing a valet job
  • Lost234?
    Mic
    You Need a better microphone.
  • Portland O.G.
    Love Steve’s voice!!
    I love Steve’s monologues but it would be great if there longer episodes with guests … and they absolutely could improve on doing their Ad inserts, it’s very clumsy and makes for a low quality product that reflects poorly or Steve and the advertisers
  • page two
    Fighting a bully
    Love you, man, but this rant was a bit pointless. The issue isn’t whether Joe Biden is ready or capable of fighting. It’s what kind of fight has he picked. On that point, the debate is the challenge Biden made to the school bully to meet him behind the dugouts on the playground after class! Joe Biden excels at this kind of fight. As a working class kid from Scranton, he knows exactly how to confront the bully. To prepare, his advisors should just help him get out of his own way and let his instincts take over. Agree that the win will happen when Trump is made to feel pointless and invisible!
  • TTvdukd
    TV
    Get on TV you need to be heard
  • Leeds USA
    Mic!
    Great show, Steve. You just need to get a better microphone.
  • Cynthia St James
    Columbia and Ivy League Protests
    Thank you so much for your insightful coverage of the protests. The ignorance of these students is unfathomable. Interesting that they were silent during the invasion of Ukraine, the separation of migrant children from their parents, the end of their bodily autonomy by SCOTUS, and countless other injustices. Please continue to speak the truth, Steve!
  • brotherleelee
    Brilliant and funny
    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.
  • Budrocket1
    Let KATIE Talk!
    Steve, you’ve got KATIE frickin’ COURIC on your show and you barely let her get a word in edgewise. Why have guest if you’re going to drown them out with pedantic monologues? Get a grip dude. And are you really still helping Dean Phillips? Come ON man.
  • Prof. Livingston
    Telling it straight
    I’ve listened to & appreciated Steve’s show from its inception, but today’s truly spectacular show about Ronna McDaniel’s hiring by NBC prompted my review. Bravo! Truth-teller, willing to reveal the rot. More, please!
  • port au prince 1804
    Haiti
    Steve is usually on point however on the topic of Haiti we disagree. There can be no discussion about Haiti or its current condition without placing things in context. This means speaking about its historical connection with the US. Steve didn’t mention how France exploited Haiti and put them in debt, the American Marines invasion in 1915 and subsequent occupation, the American supported dictatorships, the Clintons and their exploitation of Haiti but to name a few and of coarse the CIA’s backed coup in 2004 to name a few. America, Canada and France have exploited and devastated the first Black free republic. Nowhere in US history books will you read about Haiti’s defeat of France and how that ties into the US purchasing the Louisiana territory. Nowhere in French history books will you read about Haiti defeating Napoleon and his armies. This is all payback to the decedents of the revolutionaries of the first Black free nation which sparked slave revolts and the call for freedom and independence across the world and the end to the European slave trade.
  • Christopher Lochhead
    Disappointed
    Your episode with the genz dem was unbearable. Strange that a smart/tough guy like Steve, allowed so much garbage to be spewed w/o a challenge🤔 The more far left insanity you welcome (with very little push-back) the more you will lose independents like me. Unfollow.
  • J L Weis
    my go to
    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.
  • Forecast calls for pain
    SOTU/GOP response episodes
    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.
  • C0urtSupreme
    Let you guests speak.
    Let your guests speak. You talk incessantly, interrupt and I just can’t listen anymore.
  • John7654321$&
    Steve
    Trump broke Steve’s brain
  • MogulFan
    Love the analysis, hate the production value
    Love the analysis, hate the production value. It’s so bad, it’s insulting to fans of Steve. Make a true podcast vs a bad clip version of a rebroadcast. Still love Steve.
  • Carvis22
    Federal Troops
    Please explain the status of the thirty-plus US military installations within the borders of Texas. Will they remain true to the Constitution, or mutiny on the side of Abbot and the New Confederacy?
  • jft34
    January 6
    Outstanding Analysis. As a soon to 77 year old in March. I have been a lifelong Democrat, but first an American. I have many friends who are use to be Republican perhaps still. But regardless we all must vote to save our democracy for future generations. It’s not a party vote anymore. It’s sad to see a party hijacked by grifters. Thanks for all you do. 🇺🇸
  • Brentovations
    Bombastic and Bitter
    I’ve listened for a while now, but can no longer tolerate his harsh zingers, sound bites, and opinions that are not based on facts. These “reformed” Republicans water down the Democratic brand and are not worthy of my time and serious consideration.
  • clarklynch
    Listen and Learn
    Fascinating interviews. I always learn something and you will too if you are willing to let your biases down and open your ears and mind.
  • Brooklyn2017david
    Z iremadze
    Sir you are a grifter After saying that Biden is a decent man against evil trump now you making money off of it
  • mdpazbs
    Can’t take him seriously…
    Really - if you’re so concerned about beating trump 2024 - then why are you supporting, so late in the game, Dean Phillips and his aggressive campaign against Biden. Phillips has zero chance in 2024 - and his entry into the fray only serves to help Trump. Grow up, get serious please!
  • boolevards
    Steve schmidt the warning
    No democrat should listen to this guy. He’s trying to get Trump elected again by backing a candidate to primary and weaken Joe Biden. No wonder LP dumped him
  • DrDK2
    Steve Schmidt Now Supports Trump
    Steve Schmidt is the campaign manager for Dean Phillips who will never win, but will force Democrats to waste time and money countering him and will reinforce the idea that Joe Biden is not “strong” despite what we see the President do for our country every day. I will no longer listen to this podcast because Steve Schmidt cannot be trusted.
  • Lolfp
    Who's side is he really on?
    Dean Philips really? What a joke. Completely full of crap on defending democracy.
  • not patriots
    SHAME!
    It’s shameful to say how much you love our country and democracy but turn around and plan a primary that will do nothing but tear away badly needed votes from the incumbent President. We all worry. What we don’t do is work AGAINST the best hope we have. We join the fight and work as hard a humanly possible to prop him up and support him in every way he needs. This Phillips scam is a betrayal. He stands absolutely no chance of winning. Thanks for nothing Steve. I hope you enjoy the fascist America you are helping to bring to fruition.
  • Lacm64
    Bye, Steve
    Really? You’ve lost me Steve. Dean Philips? You’re actively helping Trump now.
  • Cologeda
    Primarying President Biden is NOT going to save democracy!
    You say that you are all about preserving our democracy ..obviously Not!! How is supporting a different white male moderate helping to save our democracy?! If you are serious about supporting a primary candidate you should at least have nacked a person of color, a woman, someone from the lgbt community …anyone but another white male moderate. President Biden has saved lives with his covid vaccine rollout, successfully turned around our economy, strengthened and expanded NATO and our Pacific alliances while advancing historic climate change and infrastructure legislation. These are just a few of his accomplishments for our country. While You are only looking for people to oppose,..to what end? Lining your own pockets? It seems that you actually want Trump to win the next election so you can keep pontificating and making money on your substack and podcast.
  • Balefont
    So Disappointed
    I cannot no longer support or respect Steve Schmidt now that he is leading the Dean Phillips campaign. So disgusted.
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