The Michael Brooks Show

TMBS episode 24 first aired on January 16th, 2018. Here is the episode recap: Michael explains the different ways US presidents have been disparaging and degrading Haiti long before Trump dreamed of running for office. Shoutout to NUMSA the largest metal workers union in South Africa, a radical union that is directly fighting against the neoliberal policies imposed by the South African government. Daniele Bolelli (@DBolelli) joins us to talk history, Taoism, and martial arts. The pyramid is back and we target one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Bhaskar Sunkara (@sunraysunray) is studio to talk about primitive accumulation, Bolshevism, and his journey to socialism. Michael explains the different ways US presidents have been disparaging and degrading Haiti long before Trump dreamed of running for office. Shoutout to NUMSA the largest metal workers union in South Africa, a radical union that is directly fighting against the neoliberal policies imposed by the South African government. Daniele Bolelli (@DBolelli) joins us to talk history, Taoism, and martial arts. The pyramid is back and we target one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Bhaskar Sunkara (@sunraysunray) is studio to talk about primitive accumulation, Bolshevism, and his journey to socialism. TMBS re-aired episodes come out every Tuesday at 7PM EST here on your podcast app & 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

TMBS 22 first aired on 1/2/18. Episode 22 recap: We break down the class dimension of the protests in Iran and highlight all the reasons you should never listen to Washington about regime change in Iran. Shout-out to the Redemption Project a group founded by people sentenced to life without parole as children. The group collects stories and narratives to elevate the crucial voices of those who were sentenced as children to life in prison. Bill Fletcher Jr. former president of TransAfrica Forum (@BillFletcherJr) joins us to talk about strategies for the Left in 2018 and the difference between politics and ideology. We have leaked audio from Jordan Peterson’s new self-help book. Crew Briahna Joy Gray (@briebriejoy) is in studio and joins us for the pyramid and to talk about the wackest figures in media. We break down the class dimension of the protests in Iran and highlight all the reasons you should never listen to Washington about regime change in Iran. Shout-out to the Redemption Project a group founded by people sentenced to life without parole as children. The group collects stories and narratives to elevate the crucial voices of those who were sentenced as children to life in prison. Bill Fletcher Jr. former president of TransAfrica Forum (@BillFletcherJr) joins us to talk about strategies for the Left in 2018 and the difference between politics and ideology. We have leaked audio from Jordan Peterson’s new self-help book. Crew Briahna Joy Gray (@briebriejoy) is in studio and joins us for the pyramid and to talk about the wackest figures in media. TMBS re-aired episodes come out every Tuesday at 7PM EST here on your podcast app & 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 21 first aired on 12/22/17, here is the recap: We have leaked audio of Jill Stein’s negotiations with the Russians to spoil the election.
Shout-out to Stomp Out Slumlords a program hosted by the Washington D.C. branch of the DSA. The group is providing support and assistance to people who are facing eviction in DC, a city that is quickly gentrifying.
Vanessa A Bee (@dolladollabille) writer for Current Affairs joins us to talk her new piece “A Public Internet is Possible.”
Britney Sneers (@bluepurplerain) of the Institute of Progressive Memetics (@IPM_Tweets) joins us for the last pyramid of 2017.Crew Corey Pein (@CoreyPein) author of “Live, Work, Work, Work, Die” joins us to talk about reasons that we should be optimistic about the future of the Left.

TMBS re-aired episodes come out every Tuesday at 7PM EST here on your podcast app and 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

TMBS 20 first aired on December 19th, 2017. Episode recap: Michael analyzes the victory of Cyril Ramaphosa in the ANC’s election in South Africa and the need for new struggle against neoliberalism across the globe.
We give a shout-out to The Great Lakes Commons Project whose work creating alternative currency has been successful at mobilizing people to defend the Great Lakes from environmental abuse.
Adolph L. Reed Jr. professor at the University of Pennsylvania joins us to talk about the anti-essentialist left position and his critique of contemporary intersectionality.
Will Menaker (@willmenaker) of Chapo Trap House (@chapotraphouse) is in studio to talk about the three biggest nerds in media Will Saletan, Ben Shapiro, and in the postgame David French.
TMBS re-aired episodes come out every Tuesday at 7PM EST here on your podcast app and 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

TMBS 19 first aired on December 12th, 2017. Episode Recap: We celebrate the historic Human Rights Day speech by Jeremy Corbyn who challenged the most exploitative aspects of neoliberalism and invoked the legacy of the assassinated Chilean Salvador Allende to guide us toward a new conception of human rights. Shout-out to Luke Mayville (@lukemayville) whose campaign medicaidforidaho.org to get Medicaid expansion on the ballot in Idaho is heating up. Right-Wing Nelson Mandela slams the letdown by twitter lisp Mike Cernovich who humiliated the alt-right. We break down the sophistry of Ben Schapiro with the help of Nathan Robinson (@nathanjrobinson) of Current Affairs (@curaffairs). Dick Coughlan (@dickcoughlan) joins us with a shocking admission about his past, his obsession with nutters, and Dave Rubin’s horrendous stand-up. Nation of Islam Barack Obama makes a huge announcement about his new partnership. TMBS Crew Alyona Minkovski (@AlyonaMink) joins us in studio to talk about the sexual predator Roy Moore.
TMBS re-aired episodes come out every Tuesday at 7PM EST on The Michael Brooks Show Channel & here on the Podcast App. 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 18 first aired on December 5th, 2017, here is the episode recap: Michael explains how there are no sidelines in the culture wars and how MSNBC ruined themselves by taking orders from Mike Cernovich.
Shoutout to Cooperation Jackson (@CooperationJXN) a group in Mississippi that is working to empower the people of Jackson, Mississippi through alternative ways of economic organizing.
Matt Bruenig (@mattbruenig) founder of the People’s Policy Project (@PplPolicyProj) calls in to talk about the importance of having a think tank that looks out for the interests of the people rather than just wealthy donors. Bruenig also breaks down the monstrous GOP tax bill and his recent piece in the New York Times “A Simple For Our Massive Inequality Problem”
Matt Binder (@mattbinder) joins us for a special edition of the pyramid.
Crew Big Wos (@BigWos) host of Wos Speaks (@wosspeaks) tells us about the ridiculousness of MSNBC’s Sam Seder decision, his thoughts on Netflix’s “She’s Gotta Have It,” and the pressure for black artists.
Michael explains how there are no sidelines in the culture wars and how MSNBC ruined themselves by taking orders from Mike Cernovich.
Shoutout to Cooperation Jackson (@CooperationJXN) a group in Mississippi that is working to empower the people of Jackson, Mississippi through alternative ways of economic organizing.
Matt Bruenig (@mattbruenig) founder of the People’s Policy Project (@PplPolicyProj) calls in to talk about the importance of having a think tank that looks out for the interests of the people rather than just wealthy donors. Bruenig also breaks down the monstrous GOP tax bill and his recent piece in the New York Times “A Simple For Our Massive Inequality Problem”
Matt Binder (@mattbinder) joins us for a special edition of the pyramid.
Crew Big Wos (@BigWos) host of Wos Speaks (@wosspeaks) tells us about the ridiculousness of MSNBC’s Sam Seder decision, his thoughts on Netflix’s “She’s Gotta Have It,” and the pressure for black artists.
TMBS re-aired episodes come out every Tuesday at 7PM EST on The Michael Brooks Show Channel and here on the Podcast App. 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 17 first aired on November 28th, 2017, here is the episode recap: Michael breaks down how the attack on net neutrality is part of a larger attempt to enclose the commons and the crucial similarity it has to the GOP tax plan.
Shout Out to Café Sheroes a café in Agra, India run by survivors of acid attacks that is creating a support structure and positive community for women.
Al-Jazeera UN Correspondent Mike Hanna (@mjahanna) talks to us about the events in Zimbabwe and what the elevation of Emmerson Mnangagwa reveals about the country. Then he walks us through some of the lessons for South Africa from what has happened in Zimbabwe.
Maoist Bernie Sanders announces his growing gulag list for when he takes the presidency in 2020.
Jade Hoye (@jade_TBF) producer of The Basketball Friends, and host of Leverage the Chat calls in to talk to us about all of his favorite conspiracy theories, sneaker culture in the NBA, and the limitations in covering basketball in the age of social media.

TMBS re-aired episodes come out every Tuesday at 7PM EST on The Michael Brooks Show Channel or here on your podcast app. 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

Episode 16: Adam Proctor (@DeadPundits) joins us to discuss the Alt-Right's weaponization of identity politics and how the left can respond without abandoning anti-racist ideals.
Then, Christopher Ryan (@ThatChrisRyan) joins us to talk about his book 'Sex at Dawn,' and how anthropology informs the practice of politics. How we are hunter-gatherers in a system that depresses us.
Plus, Ben Carson comes clean again and Lena Dunham goes into the pyramid.

Episode 16 first aired on November 21th, 2017

TMBS re-aired episodes come out every Tuesday at 7PM EST 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

Description of Episode 15: Right Wing Mandela has an important message about Judge Roy Moore and improving young girls self-esteem. Michael explains how the neoliberal center stands in the way of the Left’s fight with our true enemy the far-right. You can learn all you need to know to celebrate the 800-year anniversary of the Charter of The Forest. We have Ben Mankiewicz (@BenMank77) host of Turner Classic Movies and of The Young Turks call in to talk to us about how all around awful Harvey Weinstein is. New Republic writer Sarah Jones (@onesarahjones) joins us in studio and tells us about her journey to become a leftist and her new piece “Why Can’t Evangelicals Quit Roy Moore?”

Episode 15 first aired on November 14th 2017

TMBS re-aired episodes come out every Tuesday at 7PM EST 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