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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 its... more

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Donald Trump has declared victory over Iran countless times despite the abundance of evidence that he lost the war. Steve Schmidt breaks down his lies, Trump's legacy of ruin, and why his reckoning is fast approaching.

Today's Merch: Drain the Swam... more

Donald Trump has spent years threatening, insulting, and assaulting America's relationship with Canada. On this Canada Day, Steve Schmidt breaks down the importance of the U.S.-Canadian relationship, why it must be repaired, and why America's future ... more

Donald Trump posted an AI-generated golden eagle on the White House balcony with the 11 stars of the Confederacy. Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump's total degradation of American ideals days before its 250th anniversary.

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Steve Schmidt and comedian and actor Godfrey joined Don Lemon for "Hot Topics" to examine the troubled rollout of Trump's America 250 festivities, from the Reflecting Pool fiasco to a Confederate flag image displayed at a state pavilion, alongside a ... more

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Jamie Raskin
Congressman
U.S. Representative, Maryland
Episode: Sinking the "Super Pardon" | Steve Schmidt and Rep. Jamie Raskin
Jennifer Welch
Guest, comedian and commentator
The Warning / Substack
Episode: Dead Air: A Monumental Mess | Steve Schmidt, Dean Blundell, Jennifer Welch and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan
Angie Pumps Sullivan
Guest, comedian and commentator
The Warning / Substack
Episode: Dead Air: A Monumental Mess | Steve Schmidt, Dean Blundell, Jennifer Welch and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan
Olivia Troye
Former White House staffer and commentator
Former White House staffer
Episode: It's Coming Down, Down, Down!
Josh Turek
Democratic nominee for the United States Senate in Iowa
Turek for Iowa
Episode: Built to Win with Steve Schmidt and Iowa State Rep. and US Senate Canadidate Josh Turek
Ivanka Trump
Former senior advisor to the President; entrepreneur referenced in clip
Trump Organization / Ivanka Trump Enterprises
Episode: Dead Air: Ivanka & Jared's Special "Discovery" with Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell
Kaitlin Collins
CNN reporter referenced in the episode
CNN
Episode: Donald Trump Is Falling to Pieces | Steve Schmidt
Elissa Slotkin
U.S. Senator, former CIA officer
United States Senate (Democratic Party)
Episode: Drain the Slush Fund with Senator Elissa Slotkin
Marco Rubio
United States Senator, guest on the episode
U.S. Senate
Episode: Why Marco Rubio Will Never Be President | Steve Schmidt

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Steve Schmidt
Host of The Warning with Steve Schmidt, political commentator and strategist, associated with The Warning and Save America Movement

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Perfect mash up!

    Today’s episode with Jennifer and Pump (I’ve Had It/IHIP News), was the mash up I needed to hear!! Steve nails it daily, and when you toss in some Dean Blundell…it’s truth and facts, with some much needed laughter. Great listen every time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SSI Drifter
    Canada11 days ago
  • Regular listener

    Ken Harbaugh, thank you for the work you’ve done. If only our tv personality could have had the dignity, fortitude, intelligence, patriotism, honor, and love of country of Zelensky. I find it interesting that that comparison has not been made—two tv personalities who made such different life choices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dckirkman
    United States12 days ago
  • Day 102 Iran War Update

    Do you know that the Meet the Press podcast cut Trump’s melt down that you played?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debbie in AZ
    United Statesa month ago
  • GOP is weak

    The Republican media blitz is on.. Our friends and neighbors will be convinced to vote against their own interests because of shiny ads, full of lies.

    Inoculate your friends and family against Republican attack ads. Repubs lie! Turn off their ads! Turn away! It’s their psychological ops.

    We’re living through decades of Republican trickle down economics, and people are struggling.

    Democrats are NOT weak. The Republicans are weak, and they show it every day.

    The Economist described ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BGDem
    United Statesa month ago
  • GOP is weak

    I wish the Democrats would think more carefully about the cycle of constant criticism. When both Republicans and Democrats attack Democrats, it drives down public approval. Then, the low polling numbers are used as proof that Democrats are failing. It becomes a self-reinforcing loop.

    It’s so frustrating because the actual policy record tells a different story. Under Democrats, the USA expanded healthcare, reduced deficits, pursued fairer taxes, avoided tariffs, and proposed large-scale investm... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BGDem
    United States3 months ago

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Strong, direct political analysis with unapologetic takes.
Listeners appreciate the guest diversity and the host's historical context.
Some criticisms focus on production and ad interruptions impacting listening experience.

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Built to Win with Steve Schmidt and Iowa State Rep. and US Senate Canadidate Josh Turek
Q: What does your opponent say about all of that?
She claims things are fine for Iowa farmers, but she votes in ways that have hurt rural communities and healthcare access.
Built to Win with Steve Schmidt and Iowa State Rep. and US Senate Canadidate Josh Turek
Q: Josh, how are you doing?
I'm feeling great and glad to be back on the show.
Donald Trump Is Falling to Pieces | Steve Schmidt
Q: Are you able to respond to this guy about the weaponization fund, and what is your view on how it has been used?
The speaker discusses their own perspective that the weaponization fund was a positive development, while acknowledging claims of misuse by others.
Donald Trump Is Falling to Pieces | Steve Schmidt
Q: Excuse me, Mr. President, just to clarify on what you were asked earlier, is the $1.8 billion DOJ fund dead or is it on hold?
The response was that it would require checking with lawyers, indicating uncertainty about the fund's status, followed by further remarks defending or reframing the issue.
Dead Air: Disgrace at Delaney Hall with Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell
Q: What's next for you after going viral?
Marshan Camese expresses a commitment to continue speaking truth to power, building a movement locally in Louisiana and potentially pursuing elected office, while prioritizing integrity and social impact.

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What is The Warning about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, the host provides forceful, opinion-driven commentary on contemporary American politics, with a heavy emphasis on Trump-era dynamics, democratic norms, media influence, and the role of power in shaping national policy. Conversations often lean into stark moral framing, historical comparisons, and calls to accountability, frequently supported by guest experts who offer critical perspectives on politics, public health, or civil rights. A notable pattern is pairing incendiary monologues with interviews or panel discussions that challenge mainstream narratives, making it a punk‑rock take on current events that appeals to listeners seeking unflinching, provocative analysis and mobilizing calls to action.

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