The Warning with Steve Schmidt

By 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.

Episode Date
BAD FAITH: New Film Explores How Christian Nationalism is Threatening America
Apr 26, 2024
Rudy Giuliani Indicted For Election Interference
Apr 25, 2024
I Was at The Center of a Trump Smear Campaign. The Media Lying for Trump is Old News
Apr 24, 2024
Trump's Trial Will "Shrink Him to Nothingness"
Apr 23, 2024
I Underestimated House Speaker Mike Johnson. This Weekend, He Measured Up
Apr 22, 2024
INSIDE THE BIDEN MARRIAGE: How Joe & Jill Biden Balance Love, Family, & Briefing Books
Apr 19, 2024
PAY UP: How Trump's Campaign Kickbacks Could Turn U.S. into a Russian-Style Oligarchy
Apr 18, 2024
WIZARD OF OZ: Without Rallies & Propaganda Trumpets, Courtroom Trump is Stripped Bare
Apr 17, 2024
Never Vote For A Crazy Man, Me Boys! Trump's Bizarre & Incoherent Gettysburg Speech
Apr 16, 2024
Trump Attacks Our Justice System Everyday. Even His Critics Must Ensure a Fair Trial
Apr 15, 2024
Steve Schmidt Explains Why Trump & MAGA Republicans will UNLEASH "Tsunami" of Voters
Apr 12, 2024
Top Republicans: Russian Propaganda Has "INFECTED" Our Party
Apr 11, 2024
Steve Schmidt REACTS to Abortion Decision Sending Women Back to 1800s (Thanks Trump)
Apr 10, 2024
Steve Schmidt REACTS to Trump's Plans for Russia & Ukraine: "Edge of World War 3"
Apr 09, 2024
Steve Schmidt REACTS to Trump's Abortion Stance
Apr 08, 2024
What is No Labels? Why Is It Such a Political Failure? Steve’s Hits & Misses This Week
Apr 05, 2024
On the Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Death, We Remember The Value of Voting
Apr 04, 2024
Have American Values Gone Partisan? And Can We Overcome The Political Divide to Fix It?
Apr 04, 2024
I Visited an Extermination Camp. This MAGA Holocaust-Denier Must Be Stopped.
Apr 02, 2024
American Fascism Doesn't Look Like It Does In Europe, "But The Character Is The Same"
Apr 02, 2024
Harry Sisson Talks 2024 Race, Biden fighting Trump, & Misconceptions of Gen-Z Voters
Apr 01, 2024
"Against All Enemies" New Documentary Explores How Veterans Turn to Domestic Extremism
Mar 30, 2024
Steve Explains His Hits and Misses of the Week
Mar 29, 2024
Trump "The Blaspheme" Is Peddling $60 Bibles And You Can Buy Yours Today
Mar 28, 2024
NBC Drops Ronna McDaniel After Backlash & Now "Cowards" Are Criticizing the Decision
Mar 27, 2024
Katie Couric on NBC's Drama, The Media in the Age of Trump, and Becoming a Grandmother
Mar 26, 2024
Steve Explains Why NBC Hiring the Former RNC Chair is a "Disgrace"
Mar 25, 2024
Trump Wins 2024? He Can Thank These Incompetent Prosecutors
Mar 22, 2024
Do Third Party Candidates Help Trump & Hurt Biden? Steve Talks With Faiz Shakir
Mar 21, 2024
Why Doesn't VP Kamala Harris Have More Exposure? Steve Schmidt Answers That Question & More
Mar 20, 2024
Are Gen-Z Voters Self-Interested? Or Is That A Misconception?
Mar 19, 2024
Biden Gets Youth Org. Endorsement... But Are Dems Alienating Potential Voters in 2024?
Mar 18, 2024
Trump: Protected by a Higher Power?
Mar 15, 2024
Which Woman Will Donald Trump Pick for Vice President?
Mar 14, 2024
How Haiti's Chaos Will Worsen America's Immigration Crisis
Mar 13, 2024
Trump's Troubling Admiration of Tyrants & What It Could Mean in a 2nd Term
Mar 12, 2024
Hypocritical Trump Endorsement Shows "Deep Moral Rot" in Republican Party
Mar 11, 2024
What Washington Insiders Really Think About 2024 & The “Tackiness” of Mar-A-Lago
Mar 09, 2024
Sen. Katie Britt Responds to Biden in "Strange, Astonishing" Rebuttal
Mar 08, 2024
Biden’s Address: “The Incapable Old Man Narrative Was Obliterated In The Speech”
Mar 08, 2024
Donald Trump's Super Tuesday Speech Was Full of Lies
Mar 06, 2024
Steve Schmidt Explains Why Mark Cuban Would Never Vote For Donald Trump
Mar 05, 2024
Steve Schmidt Explains How To WIN The State Of The Union Address
Mar 04, 2024
How To Get Gen Z To Care About This Election Ft. Brian Derrick
Mar 03, 2024
Steve Schmidt Explains The Outrage Over The Border & Immigration
Mar 01, 2024
How Did We End Up With An Election Race No One Wanted?
Feb 29, 2024
Tucker Carlson Has Turned Against The United States
Feb 28, 2024
Donald Trump Will Win Every Remaining Republican Primary
Feb 27, 2024
Donald Trump Warns Of Impending Doom During CPAC Speech
Feb 26, 2024
How To Keep Up With Donald Trump for 8 More Months
Feb 23, 2024
Steve Schmidt Explains How To Debate Donald Trump and WIN
Feb 22, 2024
This Is What Will Happen If Trump Is President
Feb 21, 2024
Steve Schmidt Explains How Donald Trump Is Getting Closer To Power
Feb 20, 2024
Why Donald Trump Was The Most Corrupt President In History
Feb 19, 2024
Steve Schmidt Reacts To The Murder of Alexei Navalny
Feb 16, 2024
Will This Be The Determining Factor In Electing Donald Trump?
Feb 15, 2024
Steve Schmidt Explains Why Jared Kushner Should Never Go Back To The White House
Feb 14, 2024
How Biden Must Make Donald Trump "The Weak Candidate"
Feb 13, 2024
Steve Schmidt Reacts To Donald Trump's Dangerous NATO Comments
Feb 12, 2024
Why Did President Biden Decline A Super Bowl Interview?
Feb 11, 2024
Steve Schmidt Reacts To Joe Biden's Bad Week
Feb 09, 2024
Steve Schmidt Explains How To Make Donald Trump Lose The Election
Feb 08, 2024
Tucker Carlson Is The Most Cynical Man In America
Feb 07, 2024
Nikki Haley Will Lose To Donald Trump Because Her Campaign Strategy Is Awful
Feb 06, 2024
Why Is Tucker Carlson In Moscow, And Is He A Real VP Candidate For Trump?
Feb 05, 2024
Steve Schmidt Reacts To Joe Biden Calling Trump 'A Sick F**K' In Private
Feb 02, 2024
Donald Trump Losing To Joe Biden In Latest Poll
Feb 01, 2024
Donald Trump Preparing "Holy War" Against Taylor Swift
Jan 31, 2024
Is Joe Biden-Donald Trump Showdown A Sign Of World War III?
Jan 30, 2024
Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump: It's Officially The Start Of The General Election
Jan 27, 2024
Steve Schmidt Reacts to Marjorie Taylor Greene Demanding Nikki Haley Drop Out
Jan 26, 2024
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump winning the New Hampshire Primary on Scripps News
Jan 24, 2024
Sharon McMahon on the dangers of Trump & Maga Movement weaponizing history
Jan 23, 2024
A Conversation with Adam Kinzinger
Jan 19, 2024
Steve Schmidt explains how Joe Biden must go on the attack against Donald Trump
Jan 18, 2024
Anne Applebaum explains why Putin is rooting for Trump & democracy's decline
Jan 13, 2024
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's "dangerous" Town Hall event on Fox News
Jan 11, 2024
Why Joe Biden must continue to bring the fight to Donald Trump + how Elise Stefanik became Donald Trump 2.0
Jan 09, 2024
Donald Trump's January 6th legacy & Chris Christie must stay in the race
Jan 06, 2024
Jeffery Epstein forecasts societal decay & why Trump will be defeated in 2024
Jan 05, 2024
Rabbi Tina Grimberg on anti-semitism and its enduring impact
Dec 30, 2023
Jason Smart explains why Ukraine’s future matters in the United States
Dec 28, 2023
Evan Smith on the right-wing radicalization of Texas & the state of local news
Dec 27, 2023
David Rothkopf on the danger of Trump returning to the White House
Dec 26, 2023
Steve Schimdt explains how Donald Trump's increasingly violent rhetoric foreshadows a difficult year ahead.
Dec 22, 2023
Why removing Donald Trump from the ballot is NOT the answer
Dec 21, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's recent fascist remarks
Dec 18, 2023
Steve Schimdt breaks down how the New York Times failed democracy
Dec 16, 2023
Why the MAGA witch hunt of Hunter Biden is a national disgrace + How Donald Trump & the MAGA Congress want to enable dictators across the world
Dec 15, 2023
Rep. Dan Goldman calls House's impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden "a sham"
Dec 12, 2023
Trump says he will be a "dictator on day one", Elon allows Alex Jones back on X, MAGA attempts to pull out of Ukraine
Dec 11, 2023
Why Donald Trump is stronger than ever after his Sean Hannity Town Hall + Nikki Haley's fake rise in the polls
Dec 10, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains how the Ivy League failed America's youth
Dec 09, 2023
How Vivek Ramaswamy is auditioning to be Donald Trump's VP
Dec 07, 2023
How George Santos's absurdity helps Donald Trump's reelection chances
Dec 05, 2023
How Donald Trump's second term would be worse than the first
Dec 05, 2023
What Lindsey Graham gets wrong about our nation's immigration crisis
Dec 03, 2023
The "unforgivable" legacy of Henry Kissinger
Nov 30, 2023
Remembering JFK on the 60th anniversary of his assassination
Nov 22, 2023
Katherine Stewart on far-right ideology and its threat to democracy
Nov 21, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains the true danger of Elon Musk's antisemitism
Nov 18, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Markwayne Mullin challenging union boss to fight
Nov 16, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Republican Sen. Tim Scott suspending presidential campaign + explains how Donald Trump gives America "its greatest test"
Nov 14, 2023
David Frum on the anniversary of Kristallnacht, political polarization & Trump's coup attempt in 2024
Nov 11, 2023
How Donald Trump hopes to become an American dictator
Nov 08, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains Donald Trump’s plan to destroy democracy
Nov 07, 2023
Lucas Kunce on defeating Josh Hawley, fighting anti-semitism, beating Trump
Nov 04, 2023
Peter Hamby on Trump & Biden's misinformation & Gen Z's impact the 2024 race | The Warning Podcast
Oct 31, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains why Mike Johnson's extreme beliefs make him a danger to America | The Warning
Oct 27, 2023
Why Donald Trump is to blame for rise in support of political violence | The Warning w Steve Schmidt
Oct 25, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains how politicians like Trump & Netanyahu lead the world to war | The Warning
Oct 24, 2023
How much blame do Donald Trump & Matt Gaetz deserve for breaking GOP? | The Warning w/ Steve Schmidt
Oct 23, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Joe Biden's powerful speech in defense of freedom & democracy | The Warning
Oct 20, 2023
Steve Schmidt exposes Republican lies blaming Democrats for their dysfunction | The Warning
Oct 19, 2023
David Pakman on Israel-Hamas war, dangers of Donald Trump & rise of anti-semitism | The Warning
Oct 18, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains unique danger Jim Jordan poses if elected Speaker of the House | The Warning
Oct 18, 2023
Steve Schmidt & Greg Sargent discuss Israel-Hamas war; journalism in the age of Trump | The Warning
Oct 17, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains why Jim Jordan is "unfit" to be Speaker of the House | The Warning
Oct 16, 2023
Adam Frisch on defeating Lauren Boebert; US involvement in Israel & Ukraine | The Warning Podcast
Oct 14, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains how America must respond to Hamas’ attack on Israel
Oct 10, 2023
Hillary Clinton explains why Donald Trump fans need to be "deprogrammed" + Steve Schmidt explains why Donald Trump wants Jim Jordan to be Speaker of the House
Oct 07, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains why Kevin McCarthy deserved to be being ousted as Speaker + Why John Kelly must join the fight vs. Trump
Oct 05, 2023
James Moore on how Canada views post-Trump America
Oct 02, 2023
Confronting lies about Trump and Jan. 6th - My PBD podcast appearance
Oct 01, 2023
Elizabeth Vargas on returning to daily news, the polarization of our news media, & the volatility of Joe Biden's 2024 run.
Sep 29, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to the 2nd Republican debate, Tim Scott & Nikki Haley square off
Sep 28, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains why the media will not save democracy from Donald Trump | The Warning
Sep 27, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains why Donald Trump’s plans for retribution can’t be taken lightly
Sep 26, 2023
Dean Phillips on the 2024 presidential race & a looming government shutdown
Sep 25, 2023
Why John Fetterman's unprofessional dress is a gift for Donald Trump & MAGA Republicans
Sep 24, 2023
Steve Schmidt DESTROYS Tim Scott’s comments on the UAW strike
Sep 23, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains why Rupert Murdoch's retirement could mean the end for Fox News
Sep 22, 2023
Marjorie Taylor Greene's ambitions, Lauren Boebert's misconduct, Trump returns to Iowa
Sep 21, 2023
What Donald Trump & Joe Biden get wrong about the UAW strike & USA's economic future
Sep 20, 2023
How Donald Trump inspired liars like Russell Brand & Elon Musk
Sep 19, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's "disastrous" interview on Meet the Press
Sep 18, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains Donald Trump’s terrifying plans if he wins the 2024 election
Sep 16, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Mitt Romney retiring and excerpts from his upcoming book
Sep 15, 2023
Kari Lake amplifies Donald Trump's lies, Kevin McCarthy's cynicism exposed
Sep 13, 2023
How Donald Trump & Lindsey Graham are giving America the finger
Sep 12, 2023
Ali Soufan on the most important lessons to learn from 9/11
Sep 11, 2023
Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger on Tommy Tuberville's unpatriotic actions, and how the Democratic party moves forward in 2024
Sep 10, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Vivek Ramaswamy's embarrassing interview on MSNBC | The Warning
Sep 08, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains how a Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden Rematch will play out in 2024
Sep 06, 2023
Donald Trump's Threat, Vivek Ramaswamy's lies & Why Mitch McConnell must go
Sep 02, 2023
How Gavin Newsom can help Joe Biden defeat Donald Trump
Aug 30, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains the rise & inevitable fall of Donald Trump
Aug 28, 2023
Ken Burns on the importance of telling America's story
Aug 27, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to the 2024 Republican Presidential Debate on Fox News + Donald Trump & Tucker Carlson show the danger of the Republican Party
Aug 24, 2023
The 1 question Chris Christie has to answer about Donald Trump
Aug 23, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains who benefits most from Donald Trump skipping Republican debate
Aug 22, 2023
David Pepper explains how Ohio can become a blue state again
Aug 19, 2023
Why Donald Trump + Marjorie Taylor Greene would be a DISASTER in 2024
Aug 17, 2023
How Mitch McConnell's failures led to the rise of Donald Trump
Aug 16, 2023
Trump indicted in Fulton County, Georgia; now facing 91 total charges
Aug 15, 2023
Bomani Jones on whether sports unites or divides our country
Aug 14, 2023
Congressman Colin Allred on what it takes to defeat Ted Cruz
Aug 11, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's UNHINGED interview on Newsmax
Aug 10, 2023
Why Republicans are TERRIFIED of Donald Trump's recent behavior
Aug 09, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains why Ron DeSantis' campaign is completely collapsing
Aug 07, 2023
Keli Goff on the biggest misconceptions about the writers' strike & Hollywood
Aug 06, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains why Gavin Newson will "humiliate" Ron DeSantis on Fox News
Aug 05, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains what Ron DeSantis’ campaign tells us about Donald Trump
Aug 04, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains the 1 thing that would allow Trump get away with January 6th
Aug 03, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump charged with plotting to overturn 2020 election
Aug 02, 2023
Steve Schmidt exposes Kevin McCarthy's "witch hunt" of the Biden Family
Aug 01, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains how Donald Trump still holds control over the Republican Party
Jul 31, 2023
Maria Shriver on saving America's men, & a return to American optimism
Jul 29, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to BRAND NEW charges against Donald Trump
Jul 28, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Mitch McConnell's mid-press conference freeze
Jul 27, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains how 'Oppenheimer' is a reminder of dangers of electing Trump | The Warning
Jul 26, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains how Chris Christie & Tim Scott can beat Trump in GOP primary | The Warning
Jul 25, 2023
Fred Guttenberg on Hope after Parkland, Guns in America & Marco Rubio's lies
Jul 23, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Ron DeSantis and Florida's new Black history curriculum | The Warning
Jul 22, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains how Lindsey Graham's character decay led to a rotten Congress | The Warning
Jul 21, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Trump facing ANOTHER indictment over his role in January 6th
Jul 20, 2023
Steve Schmidt examines how No Labels & Joe Manchin could impact the 2024 race
Jul 19, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains why Ron DeSantis' campaign is beyond saving
Jul 17, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains how the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strike impacts the American middle class
Jul 15, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains why Donald Trump is "scared sh*tless" of Chris Christie
Jul 14, 2023
Why Mike Pence is still Donald Trump's biggest sycophant
Jul 12, 2023
Why Tommy Tuberville is "America's dumbest Senator"
Jul 11, 2023
Steve Schmidt on why Ron DeSantis’ presidential run is already over
Jul 11, 2023
Gail Becker on Caulipower, leadership lessons & what it means to be an American
Jul 10, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains why Joe Biden can’t afford to underestimate Donald Trump
Jul 07, 2023
Francesca Hogi on how America can learn to love each other again
Jul 05, 2023
The Importance of Independence Day
Jul 03, 2023
Chris Christie rejects Donald Trump; Ron DeSantis' fascistic rhetoric continues
Jun 29, 2023
Dr. Ian Corbin on America's decline and what Democrats need to change to take on Trump
Jun 29, 2023
Liz Cheney sounds off on Donald Trump & MAGA Republicans
Jun 28, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to leaked audio of Trump admitting classified document possession
Jun 27, 2023
ProPublica's Justin Elliott on exposing Justice Samuel Alito & Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court corruption
Jun 22, 2023
Steve Schmidt breaks down Donald Trump's & Ron DeSantis's war vs. the DOJ
Jun 21, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trumps’s disastrous interview on Fox News
Jun 20, 2023
How Gavin Newsom & Chris Christie signal the end of the Trump Era
Jun 19, 2023
What the New York Times gets wrong about Donald Trump | The Warning with Steve Schmidt
Jun 15, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's "declaration of war"
Jun 14, 2023
Rep. Ruben Gallego on Donald Trump's indictment, the influence of his military service & running against Kyrsten Sinema
Jun 12, 2023
Father Brad Easterbrooks on the 2008 Campaign, becoming a catholic priest & how the world views America's issues.
Jun 11, 2023
Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump being indicted for multiple felonies | The Warning
Jun 09, 2023
Joyce Vance on investigations into Donald Trump & why democracy is in danger | The Warning Podcast
Jun 08, 2023
Steve Schmidt explains how Ron DeSantis fails to measure up to great leaders & condemns the PGA Tour for merging with Liv Golf + the Saudi government
Jun 06, 2023
Henry Winkler discusses overcoming dyslexia, the writer's strike and the ending of Barry
Jun 04, 2023
Why CNN has proven to be unfit to cover Donald Trump
Jun 02, 2023
Why Ron DeSantis's aims of "destroying leftism" prove he is unfit to be president + How Chris Christie could impact the race
Jun 01, 2023
Scott Galloway on the decline of the American middle class, insane CEO pay & what men see in Donald Trump
May 26, 2023
Reaction to Ron DeSantis’s disastrous announcement with Elon Musk + Rep. Dan Goldman discusses the debt ceiling crisis, facing Trump in 2024 & sharing the floor with George Santos
May 25, 2023
Tim Scott's chances of being the Republican nominee + who is responsible for the looming debt ceiling disaster
May 23, 2023
Shannon Watts on America's gun crisis, how we stop it & why our politicians won't
May 22, 2023
Victor Shi on Gen Z's impact on politics & our country going forward
May 20, 2023
3 reasons Ron DeSantis will never be President, Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest lunacy & Supreme Court trust at historic lows
May 19, 2023
Danny Strong on Game Change, the Sarah Palin decision and the appeal of Trumpism
May 16, 2023
Jonathan Greenblatt on Trump's fascist rhetoric, the rise of anti-semitism, and the dangers Jews face in America today
May 11, 2023
Al Franken discusses underestimating Trump, Supreme Court reforms & if the Senate can be fixed
May 09, 2023
Jason Kander on public service, mental health, & the Iraq War, 20 years later.
May 05, 2023
Randi Weingarten on danger America's schools face
May 04, 2023
Have you ever heard of 'stealthing? A Conversation with Emma Schwartz & Alexandra Brodsky
Apr 27, 2023
Malcolm Nance discusses the Russia-Ukraine war, Tucker Carlson's Russian Propaganda and the future of the United States military.
Apr 20, 2023
Keith Olbermann talks Donald Trump, the Fox News Propaganda Machine & John McCain
Apr 14, 2023
A Conversation with Steve Schmidt & Michael Steele
Apr 14, 2023
A Conversation with Steve Schmidt & John Nichols
Apr 14, 2023
A Conversation with Steve Schmidt & Representative Tim Ryan
Apr 09, 2023