"We present him with clips," Miller said of Trump. Trump pushed Bannon out of his chief White House strategist post in 2017 and later dubbed him " Sloppy Steve" but pardoned him from wire fraud and money laundering charges in the final hours of his presidency. The show, which debuted ahead of the first of Trump's two impeachments and refocused last year during the coronavirus outbreak, speaks to Bannon's sustained influence among the Trump faithful - though the relationship between him and the former president has not been without its stumbles. And Bannon has taken a particular interest in Pennsylvania and Ohio, two states where next year's primaries for governor and Senate are shaping up as big Trump loyalty tests. Eric Greitens, the former Missouri governor who resigned over a sexual misconduct allegation and is now running for Senate, is a frequent guest. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., as chair of the House Republican Conference. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., dropped by this month as she worked to unseat Trump critic Rep. "I think politicians see that need to reach that audience."
"And we pride ourselves on that," he said, making no secret that he views the last election similarly. Bannon said he's jokingly told some, "We're with the dead-enders now," a reference to those who believe what Democrats and some Republicans term "the big lie" - that the election was stolen. The podcast is a home for the most ardent Trump backers. “We pride ourselves on being the most populist, most economic nationalist wing of this movement,” Bannon said. They’re often reaching out to him, Bannon said, aware if they want to reach the Trump base, it’s a must-visit. Nevertheless, Bannon has had little trouble booking guests, from MAGA celebrities such as the MyPillow creator to veteran lawmakers and candidates. YouTube has banned Bannon’s podcast channel, citing concerns about the spread of false claims about election fraud.
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