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The Michael Steele Podcast

A Moment Of Clarity: The American Voter's Role in Safeguarding Democracy

The Michael Steele Podcast

The Bulwark

Politics, Government, History, News

4.83.1K Ratings

🗓️ 17 September 2025

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Summary

Michael Steele explores the crucial task of defending democracy from threats across the political spectrum. He highlights the vital role of journalists in reporting the truth and the essential responsibility of voters. He emphasizes the need for hope in the face of political upheaval, offering a powerful call to action for all citizens. With a keen eye on the upcoming elections, he underscores the critical nature of civic engagement and urges us to reflect on our individual roles in shaping the future of democracy.

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Transcript

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0:21.1

And now for a moment of clarity.

0:26.2

We need people defending democracy on both sides of the aisle, people decrying political violence

0:33.2

and people doing their jobs. Journalists reporting the truth,

0:38.0

unafraid of the consequences of reporting the truth.

0:42.0

That's what we need at this time,

0:43.9

and those who fail at that will be judged by history.

0:48.6

You know, Sarah, I don't want to be a Debbie Downer.

0:52.2

Well, that's usually when he's about to be a Debbie Downer. Go ahead, forecall water on the hole. We're going to bring Jason back. I'm not going to forecall. Yeah, well, that may happen. To Jason's point, history is watching. I agree with that. But unfortunately, it's the American people who have the blinders on in my view. Be more specific.

1:12.6

Because they voted for this. All American

1:14.5

people? Not the 92%. Again,

1:16.8

again, that's not how

1:18.7

it works, folks. Well. A majority

1:20.8

of the American people voted for this.

1:22.9

So we can't play this parse game

1:24.7

when the right

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