
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

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 55min
TMBS ReAir 116 - Beating The Global Right ft. Nina Turner & Milton Allimadi
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 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.

Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 42min
TMBS ReAir 115 - Bolivia Coup Explained By Fmr. Ecuador FM Guillaume Long ft. David Starr
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 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.

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 36min
ReAir TMBS - 114 - Coup In Bolivia and Lula Inspires A Global Left ft. Richard Wolff & Shahid Buttar
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 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.

Aug 22, 2023 • 2h 1min
TMBS ReAir: 113 - Understanding the PMC & Trump Is Empire ft. Abby Martin & Adolph Reed
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, 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.

Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 48min
TMBS ReAir: 111 - Chile, Chicago, & Lebanon Fight Neoliberalism ft. John Iadarola & Artesia Balthrop
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, 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.

Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 41min
ReAir: 110 - IMF-ing the World and Bernie's Big Bounce Back ft. Ryan Grim
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 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.

Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 45min
TMBS ReAir: 109 - Friendly Debate On China w/ Saagar Enjeti & Interview w/ Heidi Sloan
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 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.

Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 53min
TMBS ReAir: 108 - Warren Waffles on Healthcare & Guide To Middle East Factions ft. Ana Kasparian
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 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.

Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 56min
TMBS ReAir 107 Marx, Strikes, Beating Hoyer, and Mocking Hollywood ft. Mckayla Wilkes & Mike Recine
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 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.

Jul 4, 2023 • 2h 6min
TMBS ReAir 106 - Boris' Blunders & The WFP Writes Itself Out Of History ft. Emma Vigeland
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 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.