The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Updated: 17 Sep 2025 • 665 episodes
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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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After the death of Charlie Kirk, the coverage from our media institutions has made it clear how corrupt everything has become. Steve Schmidt sits down with Aaron Parnas to discuss the politicization of tragedies and the failure of the media to report accurately. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://

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While most have condemned any political violence in our country, members of MAGA across America have taken Charlie Kirk's murder and turned it into a political prop. Steve Schmidt looks at the use of Kirk's death from prominent MAGA figures and urges a return to free speech in America. Subscribe for more and follow me

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In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death, Trump and his regime are pushing narratives that frame anyone who disagrees with MAGA as an enemy. Steve Schmidt looks at the reaction from Trump since Kirk's death and how his goons are only fanning the flames of violence. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https

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Trump has always promised to help lower costs for his supporters but his policies have done anything but remedy the situation. Steve Schmidt sits down with Former US Secretary of Labor Julie Su to discuss Trump's inability to create jobs and reduce prices. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steves

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In the latest edition of "The Schmidt Storm", Steve Schmidt answers your questions about the Charlie Kirk assassination, America's dangerous game in Venezuela and the current state of the US economy. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwi

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While our country is still processing the death of Charlie Kirk, it's more important than ever for our media institutions to have integrity. Steve Schmidt reacts to MSNBC's firing of Matthew Dowd and explains why capitulation can't be an option for our journalists. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https

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