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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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This podcast features in-depth conversations and political analysis with Steve Schmidt and newsmakers, independent journalists, and elected officials. It covers the biggest stories of the day, including those that aren’t being widely reported by the mainstream media. 

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 HOT TOPICS | Hateful Racism EXPOSED! MAGA Wants A White America | Don Lemon & Steve Schmidt

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Setting the Stage for a Crucial Senate Race

The Case Against Lindsey Graham

Introducing Dr. Annie Andrews: A Pediatrician

The Power of a Non-Partisan Appeal

Unpacking Graham's Character Flaws

The Pilot Fish Mentality: Graham's Trump

Addressing Key Issues and Graham's Neglect

The Importance of Youth Representation in

A Fearless Fighter for South Carolina

Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

Lindsey Graham has spent decades mastering one political skill above all others: survival. In this conversation, part of the Save America Movement ”Fighting Democrats” series, Steve Schmidt sits down with Dr. Annie Andrews — a paediatrician, mother, and Democratic candidate for the United States Senate — to discuss why she believes that era can finally come to an end. We explore Graham’s political evolution, the exhaustion many South Carolinians feel with performative politics, and why this race is shaping up to be one of the most consequential Senate contests of 2026.

If you’re interested in understanding where the fight for the Senate will be won or lost — and in meeting one of the candidates seeking to reshape that battlefield — you won’t want to miss this discussion. It’s a thoughtful, substantive conversation about leadership, accountability, and why South Carolina may be one of the most important political stories in America over the next 16 months.

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Lindsey Graham has spent decades mastering one political skill above all others: survival. In this conversation, part of the Save America Movement &rdquo;Fighting Democrats&rdquo; series, Steve Schmidt sits down with Dr. Annie Andrews &mdash; a paediatrician, mother, and Democratic candidate for the United States Senate &mdash; to discuss why she believes that era can finally come to an end. We explore Graham&rsquo;s political evolution, the exhaustion many South Carolinians feel with performative politics, and why this race is shaping up to be one of the most consequential Senate contests of 2026.
If you&rsquo;re interested in understanding where the fight for the Senate will be won or lost &mdash; and in meeting one of the candidates seeking to reshape that battlefield &mdash; you won&rsquo;t want to miss this discussion. It&rsquo;s a thoughtful, substantive conversation about leadership, accountability, and why South Carolina may be one of the most important political stories in America over the next 16 months.
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Can Lindsey Graham Finally Be Defeated? | Steve Schmidt & Graham Opponent Dr. Annie Andrews

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Donald Trump is at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where he continues to alienate U.S. allies while fawning over Turkish strongman Tayyip Erdogan. Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump's mental incontinence and why he must be checked this November.

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Donald Trump Is Unraveling Before Our Eyes | Steve Schmidt

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Donald Trump disgraced the World Cup, and USMNT, with his interference in Folarin Balogun's red card. Steve Schmidt breaks down how everything Trump touches falls apart and why he is the worst president in U.S. history.

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Donald Trump Ruined the World Cup | Steve Schmidt 

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HOT TOPICS | Hateful Racism EXPOSED! MAGA Wants A White America | Don Lemon & Steve Schmidt

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