<div>Michael speaks with Ted Johnson about Johnson's new book "When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America".</div>

Quick Take:  Getting Perspective

The Michael Steele Podcast is a podcast hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Each week, Michael moderates a barbershop style discussion about the key political and cultural issues of the day. Michael brings his experience as an MSNBC political analyst and from a lifetime in politics to a podcast which transcends traditional political boundaries in order to dig deep and find real solutions.