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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: 75 - Hands Off Venezuela & Anti-Austerity Africa ft. Bill Fletcher, Jr. Jan 31st 2019 Nov 29, 2022

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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

8:40 / 1:48:11 TMBS ReAir: 74 - MLK Was Not A Capitalist ft. Corey Pein & Daniel Bessner Nov 23, 2022

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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 ReAir: 73 - AOC Is Good, Tulsi...?, & Brexit Breaks May ft. Ana Kasparian Nov 16, 2022

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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

ReAir TMBS: 72 LA Teachers Striking For All Of Us & The Advocate NYC Needs ft. Nomiki Konst Nov 08, 2022

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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 ReAir 71: The Difference Between Bernie and Warren (And Everyone Else) ft. Bhaskar Sunkara Nov 01, 2022

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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 ReAir EP 70: Final Show Of Another Dumb Year ft. Wosny Lambre Oct 19, 2022

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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 ReAir 69 - Interview With Lula's Attorney: #LulaLivre ft. Vanessa A Bee & Valeska Martins Oct 12, 2022

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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 ReAir 68 - S#!t Sticks To Macron & Will It Stick On Facebook Sep 27, 2022

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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 ReAir: 67 - More Like George HW BAD ft. Mike Recine Sep 21, 2022

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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 ReAir 66 - You Need Marx To Understand Brexit ft. Richard Wolff Sep 13, 2022

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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

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