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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 told Ukraine to get a new president. With 22 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down how Trump sold out Ukraine and why it won’t stop his reckoning.

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Steve Schmidt sits down with historian and author Timothy Snyder for a conversation about the future of American democracy and what it'll take to put the country back together. They get into Trump's tough-guy act and how losing abroad makes that imag... more

The gloves are off, and so are the filters. Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell are taking a trip through three Senate debate stages, starting in Maine, where Susan Collins has some explaining to do about a donor who funneled illegal campaign money throu... more

Mike Johnson is preparing to lose the House while Pete Hegseth is bringing back public executions. With 25 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down MAGA’s complete deterioration.

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Cisco Aguilar
Secretary of State, Nevada
State of Nevada
Episode: Ready For War At The Polls | Steve Schmidt & Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar
Jamie Davis
Louisiana Senate candidate
Louisiana Senate Candidate
Episode: Fighting Americans: Kicking Up Dust | Steve Schmidt & Louisiana Senate Candidate Jamie Davis
Donald J. Trump
Former President referenced via clips and discussion
President of the United States (former)
Episode: Dead Air: Major Weirdo | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell
Kim Rogers
Executive affiliated with the State and Local Election Alliance (SLEA)
State and Local Election Alliance (SLEA)
Episode: The Bottom Of The Ballot Holds The Keys to 2028 | Steve Schmidt & Kim Rogers
Don Lemon
News anchor and television host
CNN (media)
Episode: Rats Off The Ship | Steve Schmidt & Don Lemon
Nancy Mace
Congresswoman (guest)
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Dead Air: Mi Casa, Xi Casa | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell
Robert Garcia
Congressman, ranking member of the House Oversight Committee
U.S. House of Representatives - Oversight Committee
Episode: Fighting Americans: The Reckoning with Congressman Robert Garcia
Mitch McConnell
United States Senator, guest of the episode
United States Senate
Episode: Dead Air: Return of the Mitch | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell
Brian Bengs
Independent candidate for the United States Senate from South Dakota
Bengs for South Dakota
Episode: Fighting Americans: Cowboy Country | Steve Schmidt and Brian Bengs

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Steve Schmidt
Political commentator and host driving much of the program's political critique and analysis, often anchored in national security, governance, and strategic messaging.
Dean Blundell
Co-host who engages in panel discussions, introduces topics, and guides discussion with a provocative voice.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • No accountability forthcoming

    Steve I agree with you 99% of the time. However, I heard you on Dead Air 8/29, and I could not disagree more with you on 2 issues:

    1] a Dem landslide in Nov 2026; pure hopium, Dems may eke out a win, but there will be no blue wave, moreover, MAGA will work themselves back into power if ever removed from it. Furthermore, Dems are in no way prepared for a MAGA coup this Nov and the violence of such an event.

    Trumpism is stage 4 cancer not the flu. There “ought” to be a blue wave, but we live... more

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    5
    Prometheus---
    United Statesa month ago
  • Steve knows what he’s talking about.

    Thank you for guiding us through these tumultuous times. I can’t understand how and why all people can’t see what’s happening to our country. My only hope is we make it through long enough to put laws in place so that this never happens without someone going to prison! -I always said things would have to get real bad before MAGA’s spell was broken.

    Godspeed, Steve Schmidt 👈🏽🫡❤️

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    Susanyb60
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you

    Steve Schmidt, you’re the man…for your honesty, integrity, courage, and forthrightness…thank you for all that you do. 🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoldCountryArtist
    United States2 months ago
  • Democratic party

    Please, be consistent when referring to the party. It is not the Democrat party.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bandolera100
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Show

    Great conversation and opinion

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brooklyn Me
    United States3 months ago

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Conversations can be highly provocative and sometimes polarizing.

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Fighting Americans: Kicking Up Dust | Steve Schmidt & Louisiana Senate Candidate Jamie Davis
Q: What do Democrats nationally need to say to America's farmers to win back support?
The guest emphasizes that farmers deserve recognition and policies that protect them from corporate greed, arguing for a focus on farming as essential to feed and clothe the country and to ensure reliable access to inputs like seeds amid pricing pressures.
Fighting Americans: Kicking Up Dust | Steve Schmidt & Louisiana Senate Candidate Jamie Davis
Q: Where can people go online to donate to Jamie Davis's campaign?
Jamie provides the campaign website jamieforlouisiana.com and gives instructions to donate or get involved.
Dead Air: Bayou Brawl | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell
Q: What stood out to you about the Republican leadership in this moment?
The hosts and Marshan criticize the leadership for being out of touch, corrupt in their fundraising ties, and failing to address real issues like healthcare, infrastructure, and the cost of living, while advocating for new candidates who can excite and mobilize voters.
A Repudiation of Donald Trump | Steve Schmidt & Scott Galloway
Q: What does accountability look like for Trump if the Democrats take the House and the Senate?
The hosts suggest rebuilding what Trump undid, dismantling what he built, expanding investigative power, and creating strong ethics reforms and a special committee to document corruption while ensuring Congress asserts its Article I powers.
Ukraine's Death Zone | Steve Schmidt & Ken Harbaugh
Q: What is the role of propaganda in shaping public perception of the war?
The host and guest discuss pervasive propaganda and the danger it poses to accurate understanding, emphasizing that frontline reporting must cut through sensational narratives to reveal the true costs and dynamics of the conflict.

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The series centers political analysis with a sharp, unapologetic stance toward current U.S. leadership and policy, frequently critiquing MAGA-era governance, media narratives, and national security issues. Episodes pair veteran political strategists with guests to dissect policy, elections, and democracy-shaping dynamics, often using historical analogies and combative rhetoric to urge listeners toward accountability and civic engagement. A standout aspect is the mix of high-velocity debate, cross-border political references, and a persistent call to action through an advocacy angle tied to a broader movement. This combination makes it appealing to listeners who want brisk, opinionated analysis grounded in current events and historical conte... more

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