The Michael Steele Podcast
The Michael Steele Podcast
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The New Conservative: Tariffs, Trade and Why Michael Steele Is Still a Republican (with Oren Cass)
1 hour 12 minutes Posted May 1, 2025 at 2:51 pm.
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Michael Steele speaks with Oren Cass, chief economist at American Compass, about who the "New Conservative" is, the case for tariffs, and how to build a trading system that actually works for Americans. Plus, what made Michael join the Republican Party nearly 50 years ago and the stereotypes and misconceptions about young Black men joining MAGA.

Check out Oren Cass' new book here: https://www.amazon.com/New-Conservatives-Restoring-Commitment-Community/dp/B0DXD6CB8M

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