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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 inter...

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

A Conversation with Adam Kinzinger 19.01.2024

Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Steve Schmidt to discuss his regrets over the 2020 election, how democrats need to take the fight to Trump, & how to deal with Trump fans in your own life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt explains how Joe Biden must go on the attack against Donald Trump 18.01.2024

Steve Schmidt breaks down how the race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will play out, calls out mistakes the Biden team is making, and lays out the threat of Donald Trump winning the election in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Applebaum explains why Putin is rooting for Trump & democracy's decline 13.01.2024

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Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's "dangerous" Town Hall event on Fox News 11.01.2024

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trumps town hall on Fox News the week before the Iowa Caucuses take place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Joe Biden must continue to bring the fight to Donald Trump + how Elise Stefanik became Donald Trump 2.0 09.01.2024

Steve Schmidt reacts to two powerful speeches by President Joe Biden, and explains why he must continue to employ this strategy to defeat Donald Trump in 2024. Later, Steve  breaks down the dangerous rhetoric of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, and how it resembles the language of Donald Trump and other fascists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's January 6th legacy & Chris Christie must stay in the race 06.01.2024

On the 3rd anniversary of the horrific January 6th insurrection, Steve Schmidt talks about the legacy of Donald Trump inciting those riots and why we must never forget his role on that tragic day in American history. Later, Steve  breaks down the narrowing field in the 2024 Republican primary. Steve says Chris Christie must stay in the race and continue to fight against Donald Trump, as opposed to...

Jeffery Epstein forecasts societal decay & why Trump will be defeated in 2024 05.01.2024

Steve Schmidt reacts to the unveiled court documents in the Jeffery Epstein case. He says that the power class like Epstein and Donald Trump don't play by the rules as normal Americans, which leads to distrust in our country. Later, Steve breaks down why, despite all of the news coverage of Donald Trump's chances of winning in 2024, Americans should not be afraid. He lays out what we can all do to...

Rabbi Tina Grimberg on anti-semitism and its enduring impact 30.12.2023

Rabbi Tina Grimberg joins Steve Schmidt to discuss anti-semitism and its enduring impact and the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on young people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Smart explains why Ukraine’s future matters in the United States 28.12.2023

Jason Smart, a correspondent from the Kyiv Post, joins Steve to discuss what life is like in Ukraine, where the Ukraine-Russia conflict goes from here, and why the United States' support matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan Smith on the right-wing radicalization of Texas & the state of local news 27.12.2023

Former CEO of the Texas Tribune, Evan Smith, joins Steve to discuss the recent far-right radicalization of Texas politics, the state of local journalism, and how the Dobbs decision impacts communities across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Rothkopf on the danger of Trump returning to the White House 26.12.2023

David Rothkopf, the CEO of The DSR Network and host of Deep State Radio, joins Steve to discuss Donald Trump's political strength heading into 2024, what the political strategy should be for running against him, and the reality of what could happen to our democracy if he wins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schimdt explains how Donald Trump's increasingly violent rhetoric foreshadows a difficult year ahead. 22.12.2023

Steve Schimdt explains how Donald Trump's increasingly violent rhetoric foreshadows a difficult year ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why removing Donald Trump from the ballot is NOT the answer 21.12.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to the Colorado Supreme Court removing Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot. Steve said this is not an effective solution and the only way to beat Donald Trump is at the ballot box. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's recent fascist remarks 18.12.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump's latest comments at a New Hampshire rally over the weekend. Steve said these words must be taken seriously as well as the consequences of Trump potentially winning in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Schimdt breaks down how the New York Times failed democracy 16.12.2023

Steve Schmidt breaks down the reporting on how the New York Times lost its way, and how they failed to be an adequate watchdog of American democracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 15.12.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to the impeachment inquiry into Hunter and Joe Biden, and why it is a national disgrace to treat a private citizen this way. Also, Steve Schmidt reacts to the Republican Congress repeatedly attempting to deny funding to Ukraine. Steve explains this will lead to the rise of dictators and dictator wannabes like Donald Trump all around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Rep. Dan Goldman calls House's impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden "a sham" 12.12.2023

Steve Schmidt sits down with Representative Dan Goldman to discuss the Republican "sham" impeachment inquiry of President Biden, why they are insistent on consistently attacking his son Hunter, and how Donald Trump fits into their grand plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump says he will be a "dictator on day one", Elon allows Alex Jones back on X, MAGA attempts to pull out of Ukraine 11.12.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump saying he will be "a dictator on day one", Elon Musk allowing Alex Jones back on to Twitter, and the latest attempts by the MAGA Congress to cut off aid to Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Donald Trump is stronger than ever after his Sean Hannity Town Hall + Nikki Haley's fake rise in the polls 10.12.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to the fallout from Donald Trump's Town Hall with Sean Hannity on Fox News. Steve said the event proved that Trump is "stronger than ever" and can not be taken lightly by Joe Biden and the Democrats in 2024. Later, Steve reacts to the recent rise of Nikki Haley in the polls and why he doesn't buy her as a threat to take down Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Steve Schmidt explains how the Ivy League failed America's youth 09.12.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to the recent antisemitic protests taking place across college campuses in the United States. He says the fact these elite universities allow this behavior from their students is a sign of national decay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Vivek Ramaswamy is auditioning to be Donald Trump's VP 07.12.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to Vivek Ramaswamy's comments at the Republican President debate, saying both 9/11 and January 6th were inside jobs. Steve adds that this sort of inane commentary is clearly an audition to be Trump's running mate and should be cause of national concern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How George Santos's absurdity helps Donald Trump's reelection chances 05.12.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to the news George Santos has joined Cameo. Despite its absurdity on its face, Steve says this sort of action leads to a cynical electorate which could help elect Donald Trump in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Donald Trump's second term would be worse than the first 05.12.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to the piece in "The Atlantic" Magazine detailing Donald Trump's horrific plans for a second term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Lindsey Graham gets wrong about our nation's immigration crisis 03.12.2023

Steve Schmidt discusses Lindsey Graham's latest comments on immigration, and why they prove he is unfit to serve his country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "unforgivable" legacy of Henry Kissinger 30.11.2023

Steve Schmidt remembers the legacy of former Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger. He discusses the many horrors that were inflicted around the world on his watch, especially in the Middle East with the current Israel-Hamas War, and why he will not be remembered fondly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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