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**The Michael Brooks Show**

Public feed for The Michael Brooks Legacy Project, conversations about Michael Brooks’ life and work.
Also the home of old public TMBS shows and newly unlocked shows from before Michael’s passing.

Latest Episodes:

TMBS ReAir 126: Bernie Wins Iowa, Iowa Blows Democracy ft. Corey Pein Nov 21, 2023

Show notes

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

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 aired. The appearance of some guests on TMBS does not constitute an endorsement of those guests' current work.

TMBS ReAir 125: The Edge Of Democracy ft. Briahna Joy Gray & Petra Costa Nov 14, 2023

Show notes

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.

124 - MLK & The Delusional NYT ft. Justin Jackson, Brandon Sutton, & David Feldman Nov 07, 2023

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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 ReAir:123 - Warren's War On Bernie ft. Krystal Ball Oct 31, 2023

Show notes

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?

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 aired. The appearance of some guests on TMBS does not constitute an endorsement of those guests' current work.

TMBS ReAir 122 - Missiles Fly In Iran & A Postcolonial GND ft. Drew Mikhael & Matt Christman Oct 24, 2023

Show notes

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 ReAir 121:#NoWarWithIran ft. Derek Davison, Meagan Day, Ben Burgis, & Lauren Ashcraft Oct 17, 2023

Show notes

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 ReAir 120 Understanding Socialism & Why Obama Likes Warren Now ft Ana Kasparian & Richard Wolff Oct 10, 2023

Show notes

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 ReAir: 119 - Lessons From the UK & How We Win Here ft. Joshua Kahn Russell Oct 03, 2023

Show notes

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 118 ReAir: Vote Labour & The OAS v. Democracy ft. Camila Escalante & Chris Nineham Sep 26, 2023

Show notes

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 ReAir 117 - Slavoj Zizek On Everything & One Year of AMLO ft. Wosny Lambre Sep 19, 2023

Show notes

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.

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