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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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Remembering JFK on the 60th anniversary of his assassination 22.11.2023

On the 60th anniversary of John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s assassination, Steve Schmidt remembers the impact of the 35th President of the United States, the lessons our country can learn from his short life and how the fallout from his assassination is still felt today. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtS...

Katherine Stewart on far-right ideology and its threat to democracy 21.11.2023

Steve is joined by Katherine Stewart, an American journalist and author to discuss Far-right ideology and its threat to democracy, extremism in the American right and how this will impact the 2024 election. To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Subst...

Steve Schmidt explains the true danger of Elon Musk's antisemitism 18.11.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to the recent antisemitic posts from Elon Musk, the owner of X, formerly known as Twitter. Steve explains the true danger of the message Musk continues to spread. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok...

Steve Schmidt reacts to Markwayne Mullin challenging union boss to fight 16.11.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma challenging union boss, Sean O’Brien, to a fight on the Senate floor on Tuesday. Steve says Bernie Sanders’ disgust proves he is one of the few members of the Senate left with commendable character. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Fa...

Steve Schmidt reacts to Republican Sen. Tim Scott suspending presidential campaign + explains how Donald Trump gives America "its greatest test" 14.11.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to the news that Senator Tim Scott is suspending his presidential campaign. He discusses how it could impact the other candidates chances to defeat Donald Trump in 2024. Later, Steve Schmidt breaks down the dangerous nature of Donald Trump's latest comments. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.co...

David Frum on the anniversary of Kristallnacht, political polarization & Trump's coup attempt in 2024 11.11.2023

Steve is joined by the Atlantic's David Frum. Together, they discuss the important of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, the deep political polarization of the United States & how Trump will try and steal the election in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Donald Trump hopes to become an American dictator 08.11.2023

Steve Schmidt explains why so many people are still supporting Donald Trump, even after all of his alleged crimes. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningse...

Steve Schmidt explains Donald Trump’s plan to destroy democracy 07.11.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to the Washington Post article detailing Donald Trump’s plan to tear down American institutions if he wins the presidential election in 2024. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stev...

Lucas Kunce on defeating Josh Hawley, fighting anti-semitism, beating Trump 04.11.2023

Steve Schmidt is joined by Lucas Kunce, who is running against Josh Hawley for Senate in Missouri. They discuss how to defeat the MAGA extremist, fighting anti-semitism at home and aboard, and what it will take to beat Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook...

Peter Hamby on Trump & Biden's misinformation & Gen Z's impact the 2024 race | The Warning Podcast 31.10.2023

Peter Hamby, a founding partner of Puck News & host of "Good Luck America" on Snapchat, joins Steve Schmidt to discuss the false choice Joe Biden and Donald Trump are presenting America, how the Washington elite ignore most of the country, & and how young people will impact the 2024 election cycle. 00:00 - Introduction 00:53 - Changes in Media Landscape 15:19 - The Donald Trump Industrial complex...

Steve Schmidt explains why Mike Johnson's extreme beliefs make him a danger to America | The Warning 27.10.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to the Republicans electing Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. Steve breaks down why Johnson's fanatical beliefs on gay marriage, LGBTQ+ rights, climate change, abortion, and perhaps most of all, being an election denier, make him a danger to millions of American citizens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Donald Trump is to blame for rise in support of political violence | The Warning w Steve Schmidt 25.10.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to a very disturbing survey released by Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the Brookings Institution showing that nearly a quarter of Americans believe they may need to resort to political violence in order to save the country. Steve lays out why, ultimately, there is one person to blame for this finding: Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Steve Schmidt explains how politicians like Trump & Netanyahu lead the world to war | The Warning 24.10.2023

Steve Schmidt breaks down how corrupt officials like Donald Trump and Bibi Netanyahu can destabilize their governments. This leaves their countries open to attacks from their enemies, like what happened in Israel and the devastation that has followed in Gaza. Steve explains how it's up to the voters to elect honorable politicians who can lead the world to peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

How much blame do Donald Trump & Matt Gaetz deserve for breaking GOP? | The Warning w/ Steve Schmidt 23.10.2023

Steve Schmidt breaks down how much blame people like Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz, Kevin McCarthy, and others deserve for the current deplorable state of the Republican party. Steve explains that despite Matt Gaetz being responsible for ousting Kevin McCarthy from his position of Speaker of the House and Donald Trump breaking every norm, ultimately the power of making or breaking America's political p...

Steve Schmidt reacts to Joe Biden's powerful speech in defense of freedom & democracy | The Warning 20.10.2023

Steve Schmidt explains the importance of Joe Biden's speech from the White House rallying support in the United States for countries fighting for freedom and democracy in Israel and Ukraine, much like FDR in World War II. Steve lays out how Biden is continuing the legacy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in holding America as the shining beacon on the hill. Steve breaks down how if America doesn't supp...

Steve Schmidt exposes Republican lies blaming Democrats for their dysfunction | The Warning 19.10.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to Rep. Adam Scott's CNN interview and other instances of Republicans lying to blame Democrats for their own incompetence. Steve explains that MAGA gaslighting doesn't change the fact that Republicans are solely responsible for the ouster of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, their inability to select a new speaker, and the overall dysfunction in the House of Representati...

David Pakman on Israel-Hamas war, dangers of Donald Trump & rise of anti-semitism | The Warning 18.10.2023

Steve Schmidt sits down with David Pakman of The David Pakman Show (subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavidpakmanshow/) to speak about the increased dangers around the world. Steve and David discuss the situation in Gaza and what US and world involvement should look like in the Israel-Hamas war. They also speak on how this has led to a rise in anti-semitism around the world and how Donal...

Steve Schmidt explains unique danger Jim Jordan poses if elected Speaker of the House | The Warning 18.10.2023

Steve Schmidt breaks down why, at a time when war is raging in the Middle East, Jim Jordan is especially unfit to be Speaker of the House. With the Israel-Hamas conflict and increasing chaos throughout the world, Steve lays out that America needs stable leadership. With Jordan's penchant for revenge politics, as well as his obvious red flags in the Ohio wrestling sexual assault scandal and his inv...

Steve Schmidt & Greg Sargent discuss Israel-Hamas war; journalism in the age of Trump | The Warning 17.10.2023

Steve Schmidt sits down with Washington Post columnist, Greg Sargent (give Greg a follow: https://twitter.com/ThePlumLineGS). Steve and Greg talk about American involvement in the Israel-Hamas war and how President Joe Biden can best effectively communicate US support for Israelis and win a political battle with Republicans. Greg also shares with Steve what it's been like to be a political journal...

Steve Schmidt explains why Jim Jordan is "unfit" to be Speaker of the House | The Warning 16.10.2023

Steve Schmidt breaks down the complete and total dysfunction among the Republican members of the House of Representatives and how their inability to govern will only increase if they move forward with plans to make Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio the next Speaker of the House. Steve explains how Jordan's complicity in trying to overturn the 2020 election in favor of Donald Trump and his petulant st...

Adam Frisch on defeating Lauren Boebert; US involvement in Israel & Ukraine | The Warning Podcast 14.10.2023

This week on The Warning Podcast with Steve Schmidt, Steve sits down with Adam Frisch, who was narrowly defeated by Lauren Boebert in a bid for the House seat in Colorado's 3rd district in 2022, and who is running against her again 2024. Frish, a former member of the Aspen City Council, talks about what he learned from his first experience running against Boebert and the importance of defeating in...

Steve Schmidt explains how America must respond to Hamas’ attack on Israel 10.10.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to Hamas’ attack on Israel and explains how this attack is an attack on Jews and the Jewish people around the world. Steve says the United States must stand up to protect our ally, as this helps protect freedom and democracy throughout the rest of the world. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe...

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 07.10.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to Hillary Clinton saying that Donald Trump fans need to be "deprogrammed". Steve said that Secretary Clinton's warnings about Trump should be taken seriously. Later, Steve Schmidt reacts to Donald Trump endorsing Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House. He also reacts to reports that Jim Jordan will debate for the position on FOX News. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Subst...

Steve Schmidt explains why Kevin McCarthy deserved to be being ousted as Speaker + Why John Kelly must join the fight vs. Trump 05.10.2023

Steve Schmidt reacts to Kevin McCarthy being ousted as Speaker of the House. Steve explains that no one should feel sorry for Kevin as he repeatedly betrayed his principles to support former President Donald Trump.  Later, he discusses why John Kelly must spread the words of how Donald Trump is unfit to be President of the United States. To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premiu...

James Moore on how Canada views post-Trump America 02.10.2023

James Moore joins Steve to discuss the differences between American and Canadian politics and how Canadians view the USA post Trump presidency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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