The Michael Brooks Show

TMBS 126 aired on February 5, 2020 Episode Summary: Bernie won Iowa, don’t let the Democratic establishment slow us down. Shoutout to No More Deaths for standing up for humanity. Corey Pein (@CoreyPein) calls in to talk about the problem with technology During the GEM, David breaks down the Wet'suwet'en fight against the Coastal Gaslink pipeline.  Larry King had to take an important call. 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 conten

TMBS 125 aired on Jan 31, 2020 Episode summary: Fact-checking Warren.  Briahna Joy Gray (@BrieBrieJoy) National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders joins us to talk about the campaign as they head into the Iowa Caucus. Shoutout to Bernie Sanders for getting the most donations from the troops.  During the GEM, David (@davidgriscom) makes the case if we want democratic socialism we must use capital controls.  Petra Costa (@petracostal) the director of The Edge of Democracy joins us to talk about her film on the erosion of Brazillian democracy and the rise of fascism.  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 over

TMBS aired on Jan 21, 2020 Episode summary: MLK showed us the way forward. Shoutout to Moms4Housing for securing a deal for the Wedgewood property they were occupying. Justin Jackson (@J_ManPrime21) running back for the LA Chargers joins us to talk about how it got into politics and why he supports Bernie Sanders. During the GEM, David breaks down the dangerous continuity between corporate Democrats and Donald Trump's trade deals. We are joined by Brandon Sutton (@PrettyBadLefty) to talk about the real legacy of MLK. David Feldman (@David_Feldman_) host of The David Feldman Show, has some concerns about 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 Re-air   - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his pass

TMBS 123 aired on January 18th, 2020 Episode summary: We must build an international left. Shoutout to Mom4Housing for standing up. Why Did Warren Come At Bernie? Was Bernies's answer to the NYT wrong?  - 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 stayed relevant and timeless, please remember some of the guest's work and subject matter on the show is very much linked to the time when the show first air

TMBS 122 aired on Jan 7, 2020 Episode summary: The crisis in Australia & moving toward a GND.  Shoutout to the Center-Left in Portugual, for showing an alternative to right-wing populism.  Dr. Drew Mikhael (@DrDrewMikhael) joins us to talk about the crisis with Iran and provides a deeper understanding of the social movement in the country.  During the GEM, How Banks prey on the poor and how to end it?  Matt Christman (@CushBomb) joins us to talk about Iran, Warren, and The View.  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

TMBS 121 aired on January 3rd, 2020 Episode summary: We have a chance to confront 'capitalist realism,' let's do it.   Derek Davison (@dwdavison) joins us to talk about the US assassination of Soleimani and Trump's escalation with Iran.   Meagan Day (@MeaganMDay) staff writer at Jacobin, joins us to explain her recent article "Bernie Is The Candidate: Here Is Why?" During the GEM, David explains the reason why capitalism and imperialism are inseparable. Ben Burgis (@BenBurgis) joins us in studio to ask the question why does Jordan Peterson sell so well? Lauren Ashcraft (@LaurenAshcraft) a Democratic Socialist running in NY-12 joins us to talk about her campaign. 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 to

TMBS 120 aired on Dec 23, 2019 Episode summary: First, happy birthday to Thomas Sankara. Lula and the difference between sympathy and solidarity. Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) on why impeachment is important and how Pelosi is blowing it. Then, Richard Wolff on struggle and austerity in France. The end of reform possibilities. 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 stayed relevant and timeless, please

TMBS aired on December 17th, 2019. Episode summary: What are the lessons from the UK election for our movement.  Joshua Kahn Russell joins us to talk about spirituality and activism.   During the GEM, David breaks down the expansion of global debt.  Shoutout to protesters for shutting down PG&E and demanding that it comes under public ownership.  Evo Morales speaks after the coup.  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

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