In 2025, Donald Trump and his regime executed an authoritarian playbook that degraded American democracy. Steve Schmidt looks back at the first year of Trump’s return to office and warns of what may come in 2026.

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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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Steve Schmidt: Trump’s Year of Lies and Corruption

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Global tensions are rising, and questions about leadership and moral authority are front and center. Pope Leo calls for decency and clarity as the crisis deepens. Steve Schmidt breaks down the escalating conflict, the political fallout, and the risks the world is now facing.

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Steve Schmidt: Trump Strikes Down On Pope Leo

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

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Setting the Stage for Iran War Analysis

The Escalating Conflict in the Strait of

The Blockade: A Strategic Blunder

The Shift from Air Power to Territorial

The Potential for US-China Naval

The US Navy's Changing Role in International

The Historical Context of Freedom of

China's Role in the Strait of Hormuz Crisis

The Implications of Trump's Blockade

The Military's Role and Morale in the

The Escalation Ladder and Future Scenarios

JD Vance left Islamabad without a deal and with a ceasefire that could shatter at any moment. Steve Schmidt brings in Malcolm Nance and Ken Harbaugh to break down what both sides are demanding, and whether the fragile truce can hold. Brought to you by the Save America Movement.

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Weekend Iran War Update: No Deal for Iran with Steve Schmidt, Ken Harbaugh and Malcolm Nance

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Steve Schmidt: Trump’s Year of Lies and Corruption

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