The Michael Brooks Show

TMBS 118 aired on Dec 10, 2019 Episode summary: We must fight climate change, eco-fascism, and capitalist ecology.  Shoutout to the Labour Party, they need to win.  Camilia Escalante (@camiliateleSUR) presenter at TeleSUR joins us to talk about the recent elections of Dominica and an update on Bolivia.  During the GEM, David breaks down the legacy of Paul Volcker.  Chris Nineham (@ChrisNinham) Author The British State: A Warning calls in to talk about the importance of the UK election and the future prospects for Labour.  New revelations just highlight the extent of the ongoing human catastrophe that is the war in Afghanistan TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS   - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his

TMBS 117 aired on December 3rd, 2019 Episode summary: AMLO one year in and how to think about governments that challenge the US. Shoutout to Jeremy Corbyn for exposing billionaires' nonsense. During the GEM David breaks down the way that capitalism is killing all of us. Wosny Lambre (@BigWos) joins us to talk about Bloomberg/Trump, the NBA, & The Irishman. Slavoj Zizek joins TMBS to talk about ideology, modern capitalism, and the rise of the global Right. - TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS   -  The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continuing to give grieving friends, family and

TMBS aired on November 25th, 2019 Episode summary: Stopping the global right and the assault on humanism.  Nina Turner (@NinaTurner) joins us to talk about the state of the race for Bernie Sanders.  During the GEM David (@DavidGriscom) explains the radical Labour manifesto.  Milton Allimadi (@Allimadi) joins us to talk about the state de-colonization in Africa.  TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continuing to give grieving friends, family and fans their Tuesday evenings with Michael. While the majority of the content and analysis on TMBS has st

TMBS 115 aired on November 19th, 2019. Episode summary: Breakdown of the protests in Algeria and the pitfalls of nationalism.  Shoutout to Bernie Sanders for his commitment to end the prosecution of whistleblowers in the US. David Starr (@TheProductDS) joins us to talk about unionizing pro-wrestling. Former Foreign Minister of Ecuador Guillaume Long (@GuillaumeLong) joins us to talk about the coup in Bolivia and the legacy of Correa in Ecuador. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continuing to give grieving friends, family and fans their Tuesday

TMBS 114 aired on November 11th, 2019. Episode summary: Lula is finally free and the breakdown of the coup in Bolivia. Shoutout to Bernie Sanders' for his transcendent immigration plan. Shahid Buttar (@ShahidForChange) is running for Congress in CA-12 against Nancy Pelosi. He joins us to talk about the coup in Bolivia, his work fighting for political prisoners, and the fight for our civil rights. During the GEM, David breaks down how big tech is coming for your housing. Richard Wolff joins us to talk about planning and the legacy of the Soviet Union.  TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here  and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the

TMBS 113 aired on November 5th, 2019. Episode summary: Lessons from the 92’ campaign and Warren’s middle-class politics. Shoutout to Bernie Sander’s weed legalization plan. Abby Martin (@AbbyMartin) journalist and host of the Empire Files. joined us to talk about her film Gaza Fights For Freedom and on the anti-Imperialism in the 2020 campaign. During the GEM David breaks down the pitfalls of microfinancing. Adolph Reed joins us to talk about the PMC and essentialism. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS   - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continuing to give grieving friends, fami

TMBS 111 aired on October 22nd, 2019. Episode summary: Building mass protests movement, Chile gets it right, XR gets it wrong. Shoutout to Chicago teachers. John Iadarola (@johniadorala) host of The Damage Report, joins us to talk about Bernie's rally, Warren, and Biden. David Feldman (@david_Feldman_) calls in to share some of his friendly views. During the GEM, David breaks down the medical debt crisis. Global update Chile and Lebanon, w/ Artesia Balthrop (@Artesianb). TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS  - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continuing to give grieving friends, fa

TMBS 110 aired on October 16th, 2019 Episode summary: Tonight, Ryan Grim (@RyanGrim), Washington Bureau Chief of the Intercept and author of We've Got People, joins us to break down the Dem debate, Bernie vs. Warren. Bernie vs. IMF austerity, Haiti and Ecuador protests, remembering Thomas Sankara, Darth Trump, Bernie hits Biden, and Kamala's weird "ban Trump from twitter" gambit. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS   - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continuing to give grieving friends, family and fans their Tuesday evenings with Michael. While the majority of the content and ana

TMBS aired October 8th, 2019 Episode summary: What is hegemony and how to build it? Shoutout to Jagameet Singh for his great answer on providing indigenous communities with water. Heidi Sloan (@HeidiSloanForTX) joins us to talk about her campaign for TX-25. During the GEM David talks about the need for reductions to the working day. Saagar Enjeti (@esaagar) joins us for a friendly debate on China. Will Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump use the Epstein connection first? Global update on Ecuador and Rojava. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS   - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as conti

TMBS 108 aired on October 1st, 2019 Episode summary: Understanding the factions in Israel & Palestine. Shoutout to the Labour Party for their commitment to bringing needed to medicine to the world. Ana Kasparian joins us to talk about Warren and why we need Medicare 4 All. During the GEM, David breaks down the relationship between rural hospital closing and capitalism. Warren's bad foreign policy answers. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS   - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continuing to give grieving friends, family and fans their Tuesday evenings with Michael. While the m

TMBS 107 aired on September 24th, 2019 Episode summary:  Marx on strikes and building working-class power. Shoutout to Bernie's housing plan. Mckayla Wilkes (@MeetMckayala) who is running for Congress (MD-05) joins us to talk about her campaign. During the GEM looks at Germany's bad Green deal. Update on Bolsonaro's UN Speech and Lula's project for the BRICS. Mike Recine (@Mikerecine) joins us to talk his Epstein theories and we review a new Sam Harris' clip. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continuing to give grieving friends, family and fans

TMBS 106 aired on September 17th, 2019. Episode summary: Boris Johnson's many blusters and a rising Jeremy Corbyn. The WFP writes itself out of history. Shoutout to UAW for going on strike. During the GEM David breaks down the importance of Bernie Sander's Democracy in the Workplace plan. Emma Vigeland (@emmavigeland) host of Rebel HQ to talk about Joe Biden's meeting with Corn Pop, Warren and Bernie. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS  - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continuing to give grieving friends, family and fans their Tuesday evenings with Michael. While the majority o

TMBS 105 aired on September 10th, 2019 Episode summary: The ongoing "slow-genocide" in West Papua Shoutout to Uruguay Broadfont coalition We are joined by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (@keeangayamhtta) joins us to talk about reform & revolution. During the GEM, David breaks down the importance of having an international outlook in our fight against capitalism. Napeleon Da Legend (@TeamNDL) joins us in the studio to talk about his music and his political awakening https://www.napoleondalegend.com/ Bhaskar Sunkara (@SunraySunray) author of The Socialist Manifesto joins us to talk Bernie's appeal. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS  - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access

TMBS 104 aired on September 3rd, 2019 Episode summary: It's impossible to understand the crisis in Kashmir without understanding India's far-right.    Shoutout to Allan Lee Rogers for asking this question to Bernie (https://twitter.com/Allaen51/status/1167595897297035265)  Krystal Ball (@KrystalBall) host of HillTV's Rising calls in to talk about the difference between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren's theory of change. Also, the ongoing miner strike in Kentucky.    Update on Brexit.  During the GEM, David (@DavidGriscom) breaks down just how radical Bernie Sanders' Green New Deal is.  Artesia Balthrop (@ArtesianB) TV & Film Producer joins us to talk about Jay-Z's NFL partnership and the water crisis in Newark.  TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS   - The TMBS ReAir project was c

TMBS 103 aired on August 20th, 2019 Episode summary: Elections in Argentina and how financial capital challenges democracy.  Shoutout to Ethiopia  Shahid Buttar (@ShahidForChange) candidate for U.S. House California District 12 joins us by phone to talk about his campaign to win Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat.  GEM are we heading toward a recession?  We are joined by Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) Executive Producer and Host of The Young Turks call is in to talk about how the Right tries to shut down free speech.  TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS  - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as w

Hello Patrons! TMBS 102 aired on August 13th, 2019. Episode summary: Ideology is important. Elaine Yu (@Yuenok) AFP Hong Kong correspondent calls in to update us on Hong Kong. Briahna Joy Gray (@briebriejoy) national press secretary joins us During the GEM, bad news for Uber and good news for Fight For $15.   102 - Postgame ft. Crew   More content Michael released in mid August 2019: Video Illicit History - 4 - Modern Brazil & Lula An Illicit History Of Modern Brazil & Lula, Produced by Vic Vaiana & 101(P) - How Do We Deradicalize ft. Andray Domise Andray Domise (@AndrayDomise), Contributing Editor at MacLeans and Director konvomedia.com, joins us to discuss hate and alienation in America. What is going to be necessary to deradicalize white men in America besides telling them to "do better"? The long history of "feeling left behind" and the unspoken promise America has made to white men. The material factors that lead to alienation. The absurdity of the media talking

TMBS 101 aired on August 6th, 2019. Episode summary: Understanding the history between Afghanistan and Pakistan.  Shoutout to Mike Gravel for his endorsement of Bernie.  We take a moment to honor Toni Morrison.  During the GEM, David tells the history of the political prisoner Leonard Peltier.  Richard Wolff joins us to talk about the economy of China and primitive accumulation.  TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS   - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continuing to give grieving friends, family and fans their Tuesday evenings with Michael. While the majority of the content and ana

TMBS 100 aired on Jul 29, 2019. Episode Summary: Cornel West's appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience shows exactly what positive outreach looks like. Shoutout to Bernie Sanders for moving the conversation regarding Israel forward. Brooke Thomas (@BrookeOnAir) calls in to talk about Trump's role in the Central Park 5 and Q anon Fmr. Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim joins us to talk about Jair Bolsonaro's foreign policy. During the GEM, David breaks down the damage caused by privately owned electric corporations. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS  - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, a

TMBS 99 aired on July 23, 2019 Episode summary: What lessons can we learn from the experience of Syriza? Shoutout to the protests in Puerto Rico and the full context Krystal Ball (@KrystalBall) co-host of Rising on Hill.TV calls in to talk about anti-Bernie media bias and how to beat it. During the GEM, David breaks down how gig economy corporations rob their workers and then silence them. Joshua Khan executive director of The Wildfire Project joins us to talk about organizing tactics and direct action. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continu

TMBS 98 aired on July 16th, 2019 Episode summary: Defending and reclaiming human rights. Shoutout to workers going on strike at Amazon fulfillment centers across the world. Marianne Williamson schools Dave Rubin Daniel Bessner (@dbessner) calls in to talk about what a Post-Empire Foreign Policy would look like. We stand with Ilhan Omar, AOC, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here and on The Michael Brooks Show YouTube Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame and all other archived content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS   - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly place to access his work without feeling overwhelmed by the volume of content they missed, as well as continuing to give grieving friends, family and fans their Tuesday evenings with Michael. While the majority of the content and analys