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TMBS ReAir 105 Reform & Revolution ft. Napoleon Da Legend, Bhaskar Sunkara & Keeanga Yamahtta Taylor Jun 26, 2023

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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 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: 104 - Will Warren Be The Establishment's Last Stand? ft. Krystal Ball & Artesia Balthrop Jun 20, 2023

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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

TMBS ReAir 103: Left Resurrection in Argentina? & Defeating Pelosi ft. Ana Kasparian & Shahid Buttar Jun 13, 2023

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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 ReAir: 102 Hong Kong Protests ft. Elaine Yu + Return of Bernie's Press Secretary Briahna Joy Gray Jun 06, 2023

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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 about video games days after 2 mass shootings. 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 aired. The appearance of some guests on TMBS does not constitute an endorsement of those guests' current work.

TMBS ReAir 101: Is China Socialist? ft. Richard Wolff May 30, 2023

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TMBS 101 aired on August 6th, 2019.

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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 ReAir 100 - Cornel West & Rogan + Brazil's Foreign Minister Celso Amorim ft. Brooke Thomas + POSTGAME & MORE! May 23, 2023

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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 ReAir 99 - Lessons From Syriza & Beating Anti-Bernie Bias ft. Krystal Ball & Joshua Kahn May 16, 2023

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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 ReAir 98 - Ilhan & AOC Outclass Pelosi & Post-Empire Politics ft. Daniel Bessner May 10, 2023

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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 ReAir 97 - Hong Kong Protests & #YangGang vs #McCainGang ft. Emma Vigeland May 02, 2023

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TMBS ReAir 97 aired on July 9th, 2019

Episode summary:

We break down the protests in Hong Kong

We sample two new shoutout themes, and shoutout to activists in Seattle and other municipalities for moving to publicly-owned banks.

Global update on Western Sahara with the Nushatta Foundation (@nushatta)

During the GEM, David breaks down the danger of water privatization.

We are joined by Emma Vigeland of Rebel HQ (@EmmaVigeland) how progressive is Tulsi, Warren vs. Bernie, and Tom Steyer's narcissism.

Re-air edit by Danny Celentano https://www.patreon.com/BodyPolitic?f... IG/Twitter @Body Politic Media

TMBS ReAir 96 - Post-Capitalism: A Future & Joe Biden: A Past ft. Anthony Fantano & Malaika Jabali Apr 26, 2023

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TMBS 96 aired on July 2nd, 2019

How the Left should talk about the future.

Shoutout to fmr. Bernie staffers who are launching their own consultancy firm to primary the consulting class.

We are joined by Anthony Fantano (@theneedledrop) joins us to talk Adidas tracksuit, Nas, and Michael's love of reggae.

During the GEM, David breaks down the China/Trump trade truce. Malaika Jabali (@MalaikaJabali) on her road to socialism, how to beat gerrymandering, and why Joe Biden represents failed white liberalism.

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