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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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Yesterday · 10 min
The Day of Reckoning Is Coming | Steve Schmidt
The consequences of Stephen Miller’s immigration agenda are coming into sharper focus. Steve Schmidt breaks down Miller’s influence, the actions of federal agents, and explain why Americans must demand accountability and defend the rule of law. Today's Merch: MAGAGEDDON 2026 Crewneck https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/magageddon-2026-crewneck Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 8 min
MAGA's Final Days Have Begun | Steve Schmidt
In an address to the United Nations, Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran. Steve Schmidt breaks down how the great buffoon of the age turned America into a laughing stock, and why MAGA's rancid era is coming to an end. Today's Merch: These Are the Times https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/these-are-the-times-tee SUBSCRIBE HERE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 8 min
Donald Trump's Media Ban Is Unconstitutional | Steve Schmidt
Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House in a violation of the First Amendment. Steve Schmidt breaks down why Trump's fascist agenda will not be ignored and why retribution is coming for MAGA. Today's Merch: MAGAGEDDON https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/magageddon-2026-crewneck Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 38 min
Dead Air: Bayou Brawl | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell
Fan favorite Marshan Camese returns to "Dead Air" today. Steve and Dean talk all things Louisiana with him: the new congressional map, the shake-up to this year’s elections, and Louisiana’s truly remarkable ability to keep sending guys like Mike Johnson and Clay Higgins to Washington — Higgins being the only member of the entire U.S. House to vote against the bill compelling the Justice Department to release its Jeffrey Epstein files. Then, they turn to the Senate race and Jamie Davis, and whether he could finally break what seems to be a curse hanging over Louisiana’s representation in Washington. It’s a full-on BAYOU BRAWL. Don’t miss it. Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: MAGAGEDDON tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/magageddon-2026-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 8 min
America Needs a Mark Carney | Steve Schmidt
Mark Carney refuses to appease Donald Trump's strong arming. With 43 days until the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down why it's time Democrats find their own Carney. Today's Merch: Carney for President https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/carney-for-president-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sunday · 31 min
Ukraine's Death Zone | Steve Schmidt & Ken Harbaugh
Steve Schmidt sits down with retired U.S. Naval aviator and combat correspondent Ken Harbaugh, straight from his reporting on the frontlines in Ukraine. Ken shares harrowing, firsthand accounts and deep strategic insights that mainstream cable news rarely covers: The 20-mile “death zone” and drone warfare: Inside the lethal frontline corridor where kamikaze drones make any surface movement nearly impossible — and why rotating troops has become the single most dangerous evolution of modern combat. The “iron sarcophagus:” The ingenious, harrowing Ukrainian-engineered armored capsule designed to crawl across mine-strewn kill zones to evacuate wounded soldiers when all conventional armored vehicles fail. The true toll and Russia’s manpower crisis: An unfiltered look at the staggering 1.4 million estimated Russian casualties, the recruitment of foreign fighters and North Korean troops, and the contrast between Ukraine’s fight to preserve lives versus Russia’s doctrine of mass attrition. Global ramifications and U.S. leadership: How the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are directly connected through Russian intelligence sharing, alongside an unflinching critique of Pentagon leadership, military accountability, and what’s at stake for American democracy. Don't miss it. Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Mark Carney for President https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/carney-for-president-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Saturday · 1 hr
Dead Air: Return of the Mitch | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell
Return of the Mitch (There he is). Return of the Mitch (Rollin’ in). Return of the Mitch (Peace sign). You knew that he’d be back (Did we?). Return of the Mitch (Thumbs up). Return of the Mitch (Wrong vote). Return of the Mitch (Aides! Aides!). After more than 90 days away from Senate votes, Mitch is back. Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell also head north as Trump’s trade war with Canada pushes America’s closest ally toward the European Union, before diving into the AI fight as experts call for urgent action and Mike Johnson tells everyone not to panic, warning that Congress moving too fast could cost America the AI race to China. Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Got Mitch? tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/got-mitch-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 18 · 31 min
Dead and Kaput | Steve Schmidt & Jim Acosta
Steve Schmidt joins "The Jim Acosta Show" to talk about how the coalition that elected Donald Trump is "dead, kaput," as 2026 midterm polls show Democrats and independents competitive in red states like Kansas, Idaho, Nebraska and Alaska. With the map expanding into states Republicans usually take for granted, Schmidt argues the coming mandate isn't a love letter to Democrats, it's a demand to make the chaos stop. Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Mark Carney for President https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/carney-for-president-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES Subscribe to "The Jim Acosta Show": ⁨@jimacosta⁩ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 18 · 8 min
Another Rat Jumping Off MAGA's Sinking Ship | Steve Schmidt
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar voted to fund and arm ICE, stayed silent through months of brutal enforcement, and now, 47 days before an election, suddenly says Trump's immigration crackdown has "gone too far." Steve Schmidt breaks down why her convenient conscience won't save her from her own record. Today's Merch: MAGAGEDDON https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/magageddon-2026-crewneck SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 17 · 51 min
Fighting Americans: Cowboy Country | Steve Schmidt and Brian Bengs
We’re heading west to cowboy country for today's edition of the Save America Movement's "Fighting Americans" series. Steve Schmidt sits down with Brian Bengs to talk about his independent run for U.S. Senate in South Dakota. A retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and JAG, Navy veteran, and National Park ranger, Brian talks corruption, restoring the power of individual voters, ethics and accountability in the military, putting people in charge who actually know how to do the damn job, and putting loyalty to the Constitution above any party or person. Washington may be treating South Dakota like a flyover race, but with Bengs taking on incumbent Senator Mike Rounds, this rodeo is far from over. Saddle up. Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Lake Ontario Tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/lake-ontario-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 17 · 8 min
Donald Trump and MAGA Are Out of Excuses | Steve Schmidt
Mitch McConnell needed to be told how to vote on his own party's farm bill yesterday. Steve Schmidt breaks down the senator's decline and why MAGA is walking into a long-deserved reckoning this November. Today's Merch: Mark Carney for President https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/carney-for-president-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 17 · 31 min
Fighting Americans: No Cop Out | Steve Schmidt and Harry Dunn
Harry Dunn knows what it means to defend American democracy because he has done it — literally. In this urgent conversation, Steve Schmidt sits down with the former U.S. Capitol Police officer to talk about the stakes of the coming midterms, the fight to restore the rule of law, and the responsibility that comes after Election Day. They take on January 6, MAGA extremism, accountability, voter suppression, the failures of Congress and the enormous expectations facing Democrats if voters hand them power. Dunn’s message is simple and urgent: “If your vote wasn’t so important, they wouldn’t try so hard to take it from you.” This is a conversation about power, accountability, and what Americans must demand from the people they elect. Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Lake Ontario Tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/lake-ontario-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 16 · 8 min
Why Donald Trump’s AI Delusions Could Be Catastrophic | Steve Schmidt
Donald Trump called the dangers of AI a hoax. Steve Schmidt breaks down why Donald Trump is refusing to put guardrails around AI despite the emerging warnings. Today's Merch: Magageddon 2026 https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/magageddon-2026-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 15 · 8 min
Donald Trump and His Family Are Looting America | Steve Schmidt
Don Jr.'s wedding was paid for by a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin. With 49 days until the midterms, Steve Schmidt explains the epic corruption of Donald Trump's regime and why a Democratic Congress must hold it accountable. Today's Merch: Magageddon 2026 https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/magageddon-2026-tee Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 14 · 9 min
There Are 50 Days Until We Decide America's Future | Steve Schmidt
With 50 days until the midterms, MAGA is panicking. Steve Schmidt breaks down Donald Trump's twelve-year con, and why a new generation of Democrats must restore America. Today's Merch: Magageddon 2026 https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/magageddon-2026-tee SUBSCRIBE HERE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 11 · 8 min
We Are at a Hinge of History | Steve Schmidt
On September 11th, 2001 and January 6th, 2021, America was forever changed by two terrorist attacks. On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Steve Schmidt breaks down the impact of both tragedies on American freedom, and why Donald Trump's assault on democracy must be stopped. Today's Merch: Liberty https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/collections/liberty?srsltid=AfmBOoqFfaV58Nhu3KXmnxlzNmrmdppUoW9h2vLNO5uRNSOtD6cJ3OvK SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 10 · 8 min
Donald Trump Is on the Ropes | Steve Schmidt
For the first time in history Republicans are holding a midterm convention. Steve Schmidt explains the GOP's desperation and why this parade of nonsense is MAGA's swan song. Today's Merch: No MAGA https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/collections/no-maga?srsltid=AfmBOooiKOhJfSfwxE5WC3Sfwi7VWSNkyUv4N9ReMrZj0itd2zoHSfRo SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 9 · 8 min
Donald Trump's Lies Have Never Been More Disgraceful | Steve Schmidt
Donald Trump lied about where he was on 9/11, disgracing those who sacrificed their lives in the wake of the attacks. Two days before the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump's complete and utter lack of shame. Today's Merch: These Are the Times https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/these-are-the-times-hoodie SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 8 · 9 min
The Democrats Are Going to Bury MAGA in November | Steve Schmidt
There are 56 days before the midterms, and Donald Trump spent Labor Day posting AI slop on social media. Steve Schmidt explains the blue tsunami heading to wash away MAGA's filth from coast to coast. Today's Merch: Different Ships Unite https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/different-ships-united-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 7 · 10 min
The Republican Party's Long History of Hidden Hypocrisy | Steve Schmidt
Steve Schmidt joins Jennifer Welch to expose the Republican Party's long history of closeted men climbing to the highest levels of power. They break down the decades of hypocrisy and why the intolerance is a national security risk. Today's Merch: Lake Ontario https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/lake-ontario-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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