The Michael Brooks Show

TMBS aired on February 16th, 2019. Episode summary: NYC shuts down Amazon. Shoutout to Nomiki Konst, get out and vote for her for NYC public advocate. https://nomikikonst.com Wosny Lambre (@BigWos) joins us to talk LA and voodoo. During the GEM segment, David shows the government is not protecting borrowers from student loan abuse by servicers. We have millennial activist and host of Cumtown Adam Friedland (@AdamFriedland) who joins us to talk about his run-in with Chelsea Clinton. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here or 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 

TMBS 77 aired on February 13th, 2019. Episode summary: Michael breaks down the connection between terror in Brazil and Bolosonaro's attack's on working people. Shoutout to the students for standing with the striking teachers in Denver. Mark Blyth (@MkBlyth) professor of political economy at Brown University calls in to talk about the difference between your family and the United States government, how social democracy turned to neoliberalism, and the Green New Deal. During the GEM, Griscom breaks down the story the unemployment numbers aren't telling you. In the global update, we talk about the naked relationship between oil and arms deals and its human cost in Yemen. Kamala Harris is not chill on weed. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here on The Michael Brooks Show 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

TMBS 76 aired on February 7th, 2019. Episode summary: We break down continued American involvement in Iraq and how that affects Iran.  Shoutout to Bob Marley some people really are as great as everyone says they are.  Jeff Halper of Israeli Committee Against Home Demolition joins us to talk about Palestine  During the GEM, David breaks down the problem with Airbnb. Briahna Joy Gray (@briebriejoy) senior politics editor at The Intercept gives an excuse for missing the live show, the SOTU, and Kamala Harris' record.  TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here or on The Michael Brooks Show 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

TMBS 75 aired on January 31st 2019. Summary: Hands of Venezuela, why the Left must oppose any coup in Venezuela. Bill Fletcher Jr. (@BillFletcherJr) joins us to talk about the anti-austerity movements in Zimbabwe and Sudan. Shoutout to the disruptors at Davos.  During the GEM, David breaks down the bondholders hoping to cash in on the coup.   Global update the Bolsonaro cruelly refuses to allow Lula to leave prison to bury his brother.  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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

TMBS 74 aired on January 22nd 2019. Episode summary: Martin Luther King was not a capitalist. FBI admits it fought to keep socialists out of power. Shoutout to Luxembourg to become the first country to make public transit free. Daniel Bessner (@dbessner) joins us to talk what a Left foreign policy should look like. Corey Pein (@CoreyPein) author of "Live, Work, Work, Work, Die" joins us to talk about Hindu Nationalism For the GEM, David breaks down the power of billionaires and why we need a bold commitment to fighting capitalist power. We bring the gulag back to the main show for a very deserving candidate. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here or 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

TMBS 73 aired on January 15th, 2019. Episode summary: We break down the government shutdown affects the working-class and how government welfare programs regulate the poor. Shoutout to Patrice Lumumba, who was assassinated 58-years ago this Thursday. Lumumba continues to serve as a symbol of resistance to colonialism. We look into the most recent events in the disaster that is Brexit. Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) Host and Executive Producer of The Young Turks joins us to talk about the success of AOC, Tusli, and Dave Rubin's intellectual curiosity. During the GEM, David looks at the disaster that is Pacific Gas & Electric. Global update we review Tulsi's opinion of torture, Michael and Djene's piece in the Jacobin on Turkey and the HDP, and an update on Yemen. 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS 

TMBS 72 aired on January 8th, 2019. Episode summary: We break down the LA teacher's strike and why the Right is so bent on destroying public education. Shoutout to Rashida Tlaib for calling it what it is. NYC Public Advocate and Democratic Socialist Nomiki Konst joins us to talk about her run and the future of NYC. During the GEM David looks into Greece's recovery, Europe's slump, and Brazil's privatization efforts. And the problem with Tulsi Gabbard. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here on The Michael Brooks Show Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS Re-air edit by Danny Celentano https://www.patreon.com/BodyPolitic?f... 

TMBS 71 aired on January 3rd, 2019. Episode summary: We break down the difference between Sanders and Warren Shoutout to Haiti celebrating their revolution. In the global update we talk about the uprising in Sudan and always #LulaLivre. In the GEM, Griscom breaks down the economic outlook for 2019 Baskar Sunkara (@sunraysunray) joins us in the studio to talk the Knicks, the Cuban Revolution, and the difference between Sanders and Warren. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

TMBS 70 aired on December 20th, 2028. Episode summary: Michael breaks down the situation in Rojava. Wosny Lambre (@BigWos) host of Count The Dings joins us in studio to break down this stupid year. Is Derrick Fisher a scumbag? We try to figure out what the hell Candace Owens is saying. The crew watches some vintage Chomsky on power and language. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

TMBS 69 aired on December 18th, 2018. Episode summary: We talk about the migrant caravan and how it shows what human solidarity, hope, and a possibility for emancipatory politics. Shoutout to the Climate Extinction Project, a group fighting for our future. Current Affairs Editor Vanessa A Bee (@dolladollabillie) joins us to talk about the ongoing Yellow Vest movement and French politics. During the GEM, David breaks down the coming rate hikes and why the real power in our economy lies in wealth not income. Michael interviews Lula's attorney Valeska Martins about #LulaLivre and the future of Brazil. 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

TMBS 68 aired on December 11th, 2018. Episode summary: We talk about the Yellow Vest movement and what it means for the left going forward. Shoutout to Lula for refusing to trade his dignity for freedom. During the global update, we cover the assassination of Brazilian leaders of the Landless Movement of the boldness of the far-right and in India, the BJP saw major losses in the recent election. During the GEM, David breaks down the way that capital tries to subvert democracy. Matt Taibbi (@mtaibbi) of Rolling Stone joins us in studio to talk about what to do about Facebook How do we fix Facebook? TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

TMBS 67 aired on December 4th, 2018. Episode summary: We discuss George HW Bush's legacy of decimation and murder. Shoutout to Fred Hampton, we look at his vision and remind everyone of how they can help defend his home - https://www.gofundme.com/officialsavethehamptonhouse During the global update we talk about AMLO's inauguration and we give an update on the situation in Brazil. For the GEM, Griscom breaks down the recent Wall Street sell-off and how Trump is getting played. Mike Recine (@mikerecine) joins us in studio to talk about scumbag on scumbag violence. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

TMBS 66 aired on November 27th, 2018. Episode summary: We talk about the importance of the Irish struggle and the threat that Brexit poses to peace. Shoutout to Amazon workers for going on strike reminding the company, “we are not robots.” During the GEM, David breaks down what corporations are spending their money on intellectual property. We are joined by Professor Wolff (@ProffWolff) in studio to talk Brexit and the Marxist critique of the global economy. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

TMBS 65 aired on November 16th, 2018. Episode summary: Facebook, Amazon, Walmart, benefit from our government while attacking working Americans, we need to stop it. Shoutout to Stacey Abrams for refusing to accept a stolen election. During the GEM segment, David warns us that capitalism is coming for our beer. Natalie Wynn (@Contrapoints) calls in to talk about the attack on fighting Trump’s attacks on the trans* community and how she owned Ben Shapiro with facts and logic. We call Corey Pein (@coreypein) to talk about how terrible Silicon Valley still is. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS 

TMBS 64 aired on November 13th, 2018. Episode Summary: The Left must fight voter suppression and make clear the deficiencies of our system. Shoutout to Baltimore for taking a stand against water privatization. We premiere the first Global Brief, this week the crew breaks down recent events in Brazil and explains the damage caused by the sanctions on Iran. During the Griscom Economic Minute, David breaks down the disastrous Amazon deal in NYC and Virginia. Malaika Jabali (@MalaikaJabali) joins us in studio to talk about her new piece “The Color Of Economic Anxiety.” TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Legacy Project. To learn more and rewatch the postgame content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS Re-air edit by Danny Celentano https://www.patreon.com/BodyPolitic?f... IG/Twitter @Body Politic Media

TMBS 63 aired on October 30th, 2018. Episode summary: After the results in Brazil we talk about the importance of building an international movement to combat global fascism. Shoutout to students in Brazil for their work immediately confronting the fascist power of Bolsonaro Wosny Lambre (@BigWos) joins us to talk Beto’s barber shop visit and is Kanye back? Harvey J. Kaye (@harveyjkaye) joins us in studio to tell baseball stories and what it means to be an American. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday, wherever you get your podcats 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

TMBS 62 aired on October 23rd, 2018. Episode summary: TMBS Michael talks about the importance of worker cooperatives Shoutout to Uruguay for protecting the rights of transfolk. We get an update on Brazil, Bolsonaro, and the WhatsApp scandal from Brian Mier editor (@BrasilWire) TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

Today's re-air is in honor of Glenn Brooks, Michael's father. Today marks one year since his passing. TMBS 61 aired on October 16th, 2018, episode summary: Michael explains the long term anti-democratic strategy of the radical-Right. Shoutout to the animal kingdom, gorillas in Rwanda have begun to tear down poacher’s traps. We are joined by crew Anoa Changa (@thewaywithanoa) Co-Managing Editor of the Progressive Army and host of The Way With Anoa, who calls in to talk about the upcoming election in Georgia and how the left can win in the South. During the GEM (Griscom Economic Minute) David breaks down the recent stock sell-off and reminds us the stock market is not the economy. Lech regulates rich people and their pissing dogs. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

TMBS 60 aired on Oct 9, 2018. Here is the episode summary: We break down the recent election in Brazil and the dangers of structureless moralism. Shoutout to Bernie Sanders for showing what a leftist foreign policy looks like. Lech regulates Steven Crowder's awful reading of history. Griscom updates us on the negotiations between Italy’s far-right party and the EU. Alex Pareene (@Pareene) joins us in studio to talk about what it would be like if the Democrats actually tried to win. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS

TMBS aired on October 2nd, 2018, episode summary: We talk about the ways the climate crisis will affect working people. Shoutout to Kyrie Irving for coming clean and the crew talks about conspiracy theories that pulled us in. Union organizer perfectly explains all the reasons Kavanaugh is a class enemy. Lech regulates conservatives who get upset about double standards. Griscom breaks down the student loan crisis. Daniel Bessner (@dbssner) author of “Democracy of Exile” joins us in studio to talk about the rise of think-tanks and what a leftist foreign policy will look like. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts and on the 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 content visit https://www.patreon.com/TMBS