Welcome to Dead Air with Dean Blundell

Costa Rican Reflections

The Metric System Debate

Sunday Show Failures and Trump vs. Pope

Trump's Blasphemous Tweet

The Rise of Evil and Christian Nationalism

Pope Francis' Response and Historical Context

The Fall of Orbán and MAGA's Future

JD Vance's Failed Iran Negotiations

Trump's Blockade and Iran's Response

The Historical Context of US Naval Power

Trump's Unpopularity and the Boos at UFC

Media Failures and Political Developments

Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

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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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Dead Air is a twice-weekly podcast that keeps score of the mainstream media, featuring Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell. On Mondays, they autopsy the Sunday morning shows, grade the hosts, and call out what's been ignored. On Fridays, they focus on stories the mainstream media aren't widely reporting. With mainstream media, it's not just about what they cover. It's about what they don't. Steve and Dean run the grades and tell you who's really doing the work and who's just performing.

Dead Air is a twice-weekly podcast that keeps score of the mainstream media, featuring Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell. On Mondays, they autopsy the Sunday morning shows, grade the hosts, and call out what's been ignored. On Fridays, they focus on stories the mainstream media aren't widely reporting. With mainstream media, it's not just about what they cover. It's about what they don't. Steve and Dean run the grades and tell you who's really doing the work and who's just performing.

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Dead Air: Cage Fights & Taunting the Pope with Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

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Setting the Stage for Today's Discussion

Trump's Strait of Hormuz Controversy

Trump Cabinet Members' Embarrassing

California's Gubernatorial Race: A

New York's Billionaire Tax Proposal and

The Gilded Age and Trump's Economic Policies

Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations and Media

The Future of Trump's Political Career

The Senate and Governor Races

Trump's Infallibility Complex

Steve Bannon's Third Term Suggestion

The Efficacy of Political Advertising

California's Gubernatorial Race

White House Correspondents' Dinner

Closing Remarks and Support Request

Steve Schmidt joins "The Jim Acosta Show" for another edition of "Oh Schmidt! It's Friday!" They cover a lot of ground, including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the Paramount-CBS dinner "celebrating Donald Trump," the latest on the California governor race and more. Bryan Tyler Cohen also joined Jim on the show.

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Oh Schmidt! It's Friday: Steve Schmidt & Jim Acosta Shoot the Shit on the Latest Breaking News

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Trump spent the week fighting the Pope. Steve Schmidt breaks down their fight, RFK Jr.'s delusions, and Pete Hegseth's Pulp Fiction Prayer.

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Steve Schmidt: Trump and Hegseth's Utter Embarrassment

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Welcome to the Andy Bashir Podcast

Steve Schmidt: A Voice of Courage in

The Transformation of the Republican Party

The Cost of Standing Up to Trump

The State of American Democracy

The Lincoln Project and Save America Movement

The Importance of Free and Fair Elections

The Democratic Party's Role in the Trump Era

Personal Coping with Political Stress

The Future of American Politics

My Conversation with John Rabinowitz and John

Iran Crisis and Trump's Foreign Policy

Trump's Controversial Social Media Posts

Spring Break Travel Chaos and Space

Governor Bashir's Speech at National Action

The Power of Faith in Politics

A Governor's Reception at National Action

The Southern Democrats' Comeback

Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

Merchandise and Channel Updates

Steve Schmidt joined "The Andy Beshear Podcast" for a wide-ranging discussion with the Kentucky governor about the state of American democracy, the Iran war, and what it means for the Trump administration's political future. They also talked about the question every 2028 Democratic presidential contender must be prepared to answer.

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Steve Schmidt & Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear: The Question Every 2028 Democrat Will Be Asked

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