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Michael J Brooks
File:MichaelJBrooks.jpg
Born
Michael Jamal Brooks

1983
Alma materBA Politics - Bates College Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Occupation(s)Talk show host, producer, youtuber, podcast creator, writer
Websitehttps://www.patreon.com/TMBS

Michael Jamal Brooks (born 1983) is an American talk show host, YouTube content creator, podcaster and political analyst. In August 2017 he launched The Michael Brooks Show (TMBS)[1] alongside his regular hosting of The Majority Report with Sam Seder[2]. Brooks identifies as a democratic socialist[3] and provides regular commentary for worldwide media outlets on the politics in Middle East and the US[4] and regular appearances on shows such as The Young Turks[5].

Early academic career

As an undergraduate, Brooks studied European and Turkish security studies at Middle East Technical University in Ankara Turkey and he holds a BA in Politics from Bates College.[6]

He has provided research and insight for organisations including Virgin, UNHCR, and SACNAS.[7]

The Michael Brooks Show

The Michael Brooks Show (TMBS)[8][9][10] [11] is a left-wing American politics and political satire podcast that first launched on 8th August 2017,[12][13] hosted by Brooks from [14] Brooklyn, New York City, USA. The show is produced by Matt Lech[15] and David Slavick[16][17].

The Michael Brooks Show was first introduced on the YouTube channel of The Majority Report with Sam Seder [18][19] on 11th July 2017[20][21]. In the introduction video, the "Right-Wing Mandela radio show" was introduced, as a recurring character within The Michael Brooks Show, along with a "Nation of Islam Obama character", and others. Another regular feature includes the phrases such as 'Left is Best'.

To fund the project, TMBS Patreon[22] was launched on 13th July 2017, with the first post being a sketch entitled "The Clintons: Murder, Running Drug Cartels, and Other Presidential Duties".[23]

Michael is assisted during the show by his show crew David Slavick, Matt Lech, Brian Spinks, Wos Lambre, Anoa Changa, Hannah Gais, Bhaskar Sunkara, Corey Pein, Aloyna Minkovski[24], and Djene Bajalan[20].

The program comprises of two main pieces of content each week: a live show on Youtube every Tuesday at 7pm EST, and a "weekly ideas primer" or "illicit history" segment released to Patreon patrons every Sunday.

The Tuesday live shows are in two sections, the first being a publicly broadcast show lasting around an hour usually featuring an in-depth interview with a guest known in a political or historical field of expertise. The second half (post-game) is then released to Patreon members only and contains further interviews and members' phone calls and instant messaging comments.

As part of the main show each week Michael declares someone to be deserving of being locked in "the Pyramid", with the first person inducted being Eric Weinstein of Thiel Capital, on 8th August 2017[25].

Patreon members also receive access to a private Discord server[26] where regular Q&A sessions occur and those who are at "Comrade level" or above on Patreon can receive monthly Skype conversations with Brooks.

Prior to the first live show, 450 individuals had pledged recurring financial support for the program through crowd-funding platform Patreon. [27].

As of January 2018, The Michael Brooks Show has amassed over 1000 recurring Patrons [28], whose financial support is rewarded with member only content and other exclusive perks, as well as access to the TMBS Discord server.

List of The Michael Brooks Show (TMBS) episodes

TMBS Episode List:
Episode No Original Air Date Main Show Guests Topics Covered Sent to the Pyramid Post-Game Notes
1[29] August 8 2017 Hannah Gais Pseudo-scientific racism, white-nationalism, Aleksandr Dugin, Russia Eric Weinstein for his tweet to Google[30] Hannah Gais in the Studio Hannah Gais is a free-lance writer for 'The Baffler'[31] who writes frequently about Russian politics and the alt-right as well as studying Eurasian-ism at Harvard.

The first call in to the show was by Raygun as Donald Trump Jr.

Matt Lech offered to teach people how to read 100 books a year.

Michael introduced some of the show crew: Wos Lambre[32], Corey Pein[33], Djene Bajalan[34] and Anoa Changa[35].

The Post-game featured the first call to TMBS by the Dissident Peasant and Josh from Chicago.

2[36] August 15 2017 Jabari Brisport, Corey Pein Charlottesville riots, Socialism, NYC elections, Green Party USA, DSA Sam Harris for his tweet about identity politics[37] Corey Pein talking about white nationalism in the White House Jabari Brisport is an American artist and political activist from New York City. He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and his run for New York City Council was endorsed by the organization.
3[38] August 22 2017 Anoa Changa[35], Sam Sacks Afghanistan, fascism, Trump, Twitter wars, Mike Cernovich Mnuchins for their Instagram post[39] Sam Sacks in the studio The show starts with an excerpt from Bill Clinton's unpublished autobiography.

Anoa Changa joins via phone call.

Right-Wing Mandela, Ben Carson, Bill Clinton and Jeb Bush advertise Trump's winery.

Sam Sacks from District Sentinel[40] joins Michael in the studio to talk about Trump's start to his presidency and Mike Cernovich.

4[41] August 25 2017 Brihanna Joy Gray Hurricane Harvey, ICE, Identity Politics, Kamala Harris, Mark Lilla Brihanna Gray in the studio A sneak peak at Obama's upcoming late night television show.

ICE attempts to catch undocumented people fleeing from the Texas hurricane.

Right-wing Mandela hosts Andy Kindler on his radio show.

Brihanna talks about identity politics and the left in relation to her article in current affairs[42].

5[43] September 5 2017 Brittany Sneers, Trevor Baeulieu, Kath Barbadoro, Wos Lambre DACA, Clinton, Verrit, Five-Percent Nation, Tarot, Peter Daou for starting Verrit[44]. Wos and Kath Barbadoro in the studio to talk Hillary and the dems and to read the tarot futures of the crew Brittany Sneers on the phone talking about IPM (Institute for Progressive Memetics) about taking on Verrit.

Trever Baeulieu aka Ricky Rawls[45] calls in to talk about Clinton and the centrist campaigns.

Wos joins Michael in the studio to talk about NOI Obama and Five-Percent Nation and Hillary Clinton.

Kath Barbadoro reads the tarot cards for Clinton, Gorka and others.

6[46] September 11 2017 Brittany Sneers, Katie Halper, Bhaskar Sunkara Clinton, Bannon, Juggalos, Socialism, Ta-Nahesi Coates The IMF for its treatment of Barbuda after Hurricane Irma[47]. Bhaskar and Katie Halper in the studio Maoist Bernie opens the show thanking people for their support for single-payer.

Brittany Sneers joins to talk about Juggalos being named a gang.

Bhaskar Sunkara joins to discuss trends in socialist organizing and Ta-Nahesi Coates piece on Trump as the first white POTUS.

7[48] September 19 2017 Adam Proctor, Aloyna Minkovski Historical defeatism, left-wing politics, Rohyinga, Russia interference in US election Ana Navarro Alyona Minkovski in the studio Adam Proctor of the Dead Pundits Society podcast joined Michael to talk about historical defeatism and confidence on the left. Michael was also joined by Alyona Minkovski in studio!
8[49] September 27 2017 Matt Christman, Corey Pein Fascism, German politics, AFD, media, Narendra Modi, conservatism, China Steven Crowder Matt Christman in the studio News From Nowhere host and writer Corey Pein talks through the gains of the far-right AFD in Germany, the media’s obsession with covering the right’s social media metrics, and Narendra Modi’s worrying authoritarianism.

Matt Christman of Chapo Trap House was live in studio talking about mangria, failed comedian Steve Crowder, and why conservatives are not funny.

9[50] October 3 2017 Contrapoints, Brihanna Joy Gray Puerto Rico, Alt-right, Youtube, Cultural Appropriation Eric Garland Brihanna in the studio Michael discusses Puerto Rico where Trump introduces us to “the budget” and the Coast Guard.  

Natalie host of ContraPoints joined Michael to talk about Alt-Right YouTube and how they selectively use the campus free-speech debate.

Crew Briahna Joy Gray (host of Someone is Wrong on the Internet explains cultural appropriation and answers the question can Elvis sing the blues?

10[51] October 10 2017 Trevor Baeulieu, Robert Wright Milo Yiannopoulos, Buddhism, Breitbart, Mercer Family, Identity Politics Ben Shapiro Trevor Beaulieu in the studio Michael breaks down Milo’s exposed emails and the relationship between him, the Mercer family, Breitbart, and alt-right trolls.

Author of “Why Buddhism is True” Robert Wright calls in to talk about Buddhism and how we can bring cognitive empathy and mindfulness to politics.    

Trevor Beaulieu host of Champagne Sharks joins Michael in studio and talks about what is often missed in typical conversations about identity, race, and class.

11[52] October 17 2017 Nando Vila, Mike Hanna Catalonia independence, Spanish politics, Trump, Iran Deal Howard Dean Nando Vila host from Fusion calls in to talk about the worst dressed leftist Pablo Yglesias and provides us with a deeper understanding of the political and historical conditions in Catalonia.

Al-Jazeera UN Correspondent Mike Hanna helps Michael decipher what President Trump is talking about when he says he is decertifying the Iran Deal and the impact of Trump's disrespect of international convention on future international agreements.

12[53] October 24 2017 Hunter Maats, Wosny Lambre Ta-Nehesi Coates, IQ, intelligence measuring Tom Perez Wos Lambre in the studio Crew member Wosny Lambre joins Michael to discuss the launch of his new venture, Leverage the Chat, including his new podcast and touch on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Ta-Nehesi Coates.

Then, Hunter Maats of the Mixed Mental Arts podcast joins to break down all the problems with IQ as a metric of intelligence.

13[54] October 31 2017 Jabari Brisport, Nathaniel Friedman, Anoa Changa Russian conspiracy theories, Black activism, NYC council elections, Basketball Jordan Peterson Brandon Sutton in the studio Anoa J. Changa host of The Way With Anoa joins Michael to talk about how conspiratorial Russian theories are being used to silence black activists.

Jabari Brisport calls in from the campaign trail to give updates on his historic campaign for the New York City Council District 35.

Nathaniel Friedman editor of Victory Journal and columnist at GQ talks about how Giannis Antetokounmpo is breaking down all expectations of watching basketball, the consequences of the Golden State Warriors eminence, and his concept of “liberated fandom.

14[55] November 7 2017 Contrapoints, Ben Dixon Democrats, Donna Brazile, Gender, Racism Joe Biden Michael discusses Nida Kahn's article in the Huffington Post Benjamin Dixon host of The Benjamin Dixon Show talks about centrist Democrats turning on Donna Brazile, strategies to build Left power, and using the system against the system.

Michael gets a call from Natalie host of Contrapoints who debunks myths perpetuated about race and how to respond to people who make ‘scientific’ arguments about gender. Natalie also talks about what debates we should engage in and what ideas we should not give a platform to.

15[56] November 14 2017 Sarah Jones, Ben Mankiewich Neoliberalism, Harvey Weinstein, Roy Moore Stephen Cloobeck Sarah Jones and Bhaskar Sunkara in the studio Michael explains how the neoliberal centre stands in the way of the Left’s fight with our true enemy the far-right. Ben Mankiewicz host of Turner Classic Movies and of The Young Turks calls in to talk about how all around awful Harvey Weinstein is. New Republic writer Sarah Jones joins Michael in studio and tells us about her journey to become a leftist and her new piece “Why Can’t Evangelicals Quit Roy Moore?”
16[57] November 21 2017 Christopher Ryan, Brihanna Joy Gray, Adam Proctor Identity politics, alt-right, anthropology, hunter-gatherer systems Lena Dunham Brihanna in the studio Adam Proctor joins Michael to discuss the Alt-Right's weaponization of identity politics and how the left can respond without abandoning anti-racist ideals.

Then, Christopher Ryan joins 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.

17[58] November 28 2017 Jade Hoye, Mike Hanna, Leslie Lee III Net neutrality, GOP tax plan, Zimbabwe, Sneaker culture NYT Leslie Lee III in the studio 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 talks 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.

Jade Hoye producer of The Basketball Friends, and host of Leverage the Chat calls in to talks about all of his favourite conspiracy theories, sneaker culture in the NBA, and the limitations in covering basketball in the age of social media.

18[59] December 5 2017 Matt Bruenig, Matt Binder Mike Cernovich, MSNBC MSNBC Milton Allimadi, publisher of Black Star News in the studio to discuss Libya and the legacy of Malcolm X Michael explains how there are no sidelines in the culture wars and how MSNBC ruined themselves by taking orders from Mike Cernovich.  

Shout-out to Cooperation Jackson a group in Mississippi that is working to empower the people of Jackson, Mississippi through alternative ways of economic organising.

Matt Bruenig founder of the People’s Policy Project 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.

Crew Big Wos host of  Wos Speaks talks 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.  

19[60] December 12 2017 Dick Coughlan, Nathan Robinson, Alyona Minkovski Human Rights Day, Jeremy Corbyn, Ben Shapiro, Dave Rubin, Roy Moore Dave Rubin Alyona Minkovski in the studio Michael 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 whose campaign to get Medicaid expansion on the ballot in Idaho is heating up.

Michael breaks down the sophistry of Ben Shapiro with the help of Nathan Robinson of Current Affairs.

Dick Coughlan joins Michael with a shocking admission about his past, his obsession with nutters, and Dave Rubin’s horrendous stand-up.

TMBS Crew Alyona Minkovski talks about the sexual predator Roy Moore.

20[61] December 19 2017 Will Menaker, Adolph Reed South Africa Politics, intersectionality, Ben Shapiro Ralph Northam Will Menaker in the studio 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.  

Shout-out to The Great Lakes Commons Project whose work creating alternative currency has been successful at mobilising people to defend the Great Lakes from environmental abuse.

Adolph L. Reed Jr. professor at the University of Pennsylvania joins to talk about the anti-essentialist left position and his critique of contemporary intersectionality.

Will Menaker of Chapo Trap House is in studio to talk about the three biggest nerds in media Will Saletan, Ben Shapiro, and in the postgame David French.

21[62] December 22 2107 Vannesss A Bee, Corey Pein, Brittany Sneers Internet, left-politics Wyatt Koch Corey Pein in the studio 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 writer for Current Affairs joins to talk her new piece “A Public Internet is Possible.”

Britney Sneers of the Institute of Progressive Memetics joins Michael for the last pyramid of 2017.

Crew Corey Pein author of “Live, Work, Work, Work, Die” joins to talk about reasons that we should be optimistic about the future of the Left.

22[63] January 2 2018 Brihanna Joy Gray, Bill Fletcher Iran protests Marco Rubio Brihanna in the studio Michael breaks 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 joins to talk about strategies for the Left in 2018 and the difference between politics and ideology.

Crew Brihanna Joy Gray is in studio and joins Michael for the pyramid and to talk about the wackest figures in media.

23[64] January 9 2018 Heidi Matthews, Alex Pareene Me-too movement, Steve Bannon Alex and Michael discuss Ayn Rand vs. Marx, underground bunkers for the rich, Steve Scalise, and more Michael talks through the link between Steve Bannon and Pat Buchanan.

Shoutout to the recently elected District Attorney of Philadelphia Larry Krasner for his decision to release 31 staffers from their responsibilities following through on his campaign promises.  

Heidi Matthews Assistant Professor of Law at Osgoode Hall Law School calls in to provide a left-wing analysis of the celebrity sexual assault movement and what the #metoo movement means.

Alex Pareene politics editor at Splinternews joins Michael in studio to talk about Bannon’s betrayal of Trump, the right-wing grift, and why Tom Steyer has too much money.

24[65] January 16 2018 Daniele Bolelli, Bhaskar Sunkara Haiti, Taoism, Martial Arts, Bolshevism World Bank Bhaskar Sunkara in the studio 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 joins Michael to talk history, Taoism, and martial arts.

Bhaskar Sunkara is in studio to talk about primitive accumulation, Bolshevism, and his journey to socialism.

25[66] January 23 2018 Anoa Changa, Anthony Lappé Democratic Party, Puerto Rico, Opiod crisis, Vietnam War Ezra Klein Anthony Lappé in the studio Michael talks about how the Democratic Party’s lack of strategy allows the GOP to win by default.

Shoutout to Bernie Sanders for continuing to show us the way to win.

Anoa Changa host of The Way With Anoa calls in to talk to about her recent trip to Puerto Rico and the ongoing recovery effort in the US territory.

Anthony Lappé joins Michael in studio to talk about the secret history of the opioid crisis, from its origin in the Vietnam War to the present day epidemic.

26[67] January 29 2018 Wosney Lambre, Trevor Beaulieu Socialism, Dave Chapelle, Grammys, Identitiy Politics, Bernie Sanders Bill Maher Trevor Beaulieu in the studio Michael explains why socialism is for everyone.

Shoutout to Nathan Robinson who gave a great speech at the University of Connecticut exposing the smug bigotry of the sophist Ben Shapiro.

Crew Big Wos host of Wos Speaks calls in to talk walking in LA, the Dave Chappelle controversy, and the Grammys. 

Trevor Beaulieu host of Champagne Sharks joins Michael in studio to talk Mia Love, Bernie Sanders, and identity politics.  

27[68] February 6 2018 Felix Biederman, Crystal Quade Missouri State Politics, Democratic Party Ana Navarro Felix Biederman in the studio Crystal Quade Missouri State Representative District 132 joins Michael to talk about a different kind of political strategy for Democrats in states controlled by the GOP.  

Felix Biederman co-host of Chapo Trap House joins Michael to model Wyatt Koch’s latest designs.

Shoutout to Pittsburgh Judge Mik Pappas for refusing to order evictions and cash bail, infuriating local news broadcasters.

Felix, Michael, and the crew play the inaugural game of gulag or reeducation camp.

28[69] February 13 2018 Contrapoints, Brihanna Joy Gray Universal healthcare, Jacob Zuma, Sam Harris, Kate Roiphie Elon Musk Brihanna in the studio playing FMK Michael explains why the growth of AstroTurf groups like United States of Care signal that the movement for universal healthcare is winning.

Shout out to the African National Congress for ordering Jacob Zuma to step-down.  

Natalie Parrott (contrapoints) calls in to talk about the false guidance that Jordan Peterson gives to confused young men and strategies to deal with bigots.  

The crew talks about the naïve idealism of Sam Harris.

Crew Briahna Joy Gray is in studio to talk about the Katie Roiphie controversy, what many of her critics missed, and what a leftist perspective on how society should deal with sexual assault should be.

Illicit History and Primers Released

Illicit history and primers are released every Sunday for Patreon members only[70].

Date Illicit History Primer Notes
August 13 2017 Primer 1 - Clinton, Blair, and the Third Way In the first idea primer, Michael takes us back to the 1990s, when the global Third Way was ascendant, and what the modern Third Way, exemplified by France's Emmanuel Macron, shares and doesn't share with figures like Bill Clinton and Tony Blair.
August 20 2017 Primer 2 - A Turkish Authoritarian's Guide to Social Media Michael is joined by crew member Djene Rhys Bajalan, Assistant Professor of Middle East History at Missouri State, to discuss the recent history of social media in Turkey.

The positive lessons from organizing on social media from the 2013 Gezi Park protests, and the subsequent crackdown by Erdogan. Erdogan's formation by Turkish security forces of social media troll armies and perpetuation of disinformation.

August 27 2017 Ilicit History 1 - Fascism in Silicon Valley Michael is joined by Corey Pein to talk about the deep history of racism and fascism in Silicon Valley.
September 3 2017 Primer 3 - The Qatari Crisis and the Forever War in Afghanistan Steven A. Cook senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Michael to discuss how it's possible to make sense of all the contradiction in the Qatari/Saudi relationship and what America's role is and should be. Also, the ultra-sleazy world of foreign policy lobbying.
September 10 2017 Illicit History - 2 - The Fall of Apartheid South Africa Michael discusses several key moments that precipitated the fall of apartheid in South Africa with Mike Hanna, longtime journalist and news presenter who was working in South African media in those late stages of apartheid. Mike talks about his time at the independent Capitol radio, which provided an outlet to push back against apartheid legalism and propaganda.
September 17 2017 Illicit History - 3 - Revisiting the Russian Revolution This week, Jacobin founder Bhaskar Sunkara joins Michael in studio for a clear-eyed overview of the Russian Revolution in 1917. Bolsheviks, Menscheviks, and waiting for the bourgeois revolution. The origin of Russian workers councils. Where figures like Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin were ideologically and geographically during the revolution.
October 1 2017 Illicit History - 4 - A White Supremacist Coup In North Carolina Adam Proctor of the Dead Pundits Society podcast joins Michael to talk about the successful coup by white supremacist of a fusion government of Republicans in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1898, America's first on-the-record coup which epitomised southern reaction to Reconstruction. Adam also highly recommends The Free State of Jones (2016).
October 8 2017 Illicit History - 5 - The Crushing Of Manley's Socialism In Jamaica Michael gives an overview of the rise of the socialist and anti-imperial Michael Manley in Jamaica, and the reaction by  both gangs in Jamaica, the right's Edward Seaga, and global capitalism's enforcers, including potentially the CIA
October 22 2017 Illicit History - 7 - Iran's Justified Paranoia and Origins of the Islamic Republic Djene Rhys Bajalan, Assistant Professor of Middle East History at Missouri State joins us to discuss to historical context of Iran's paranoia regarding western overt operations and what led into the country's Islamic revolution. How these long-developing trends affect the ongoing politics of the Iran Nuclear Deal.
October 29 2017 Illicit History - 8 - Bush, Cheney, & the Nigerian Uranium Forgeries Michael breaks down a recent incidence of America lying in service of foreign policy goals during the George W. Bush administration, whose mendacity is quickly and unfortunately being overshadowed by the Trump administration
November 5 2017 Idea Primer - 4 - An Intro to Marxist Historian C.L.R. James Michael goes briefly into the biography and ideological context of Afro-Trinidadian Marxist historian CLR James.
November 12 2017 Illicit History - 9 - Thomas Sankara: Africa's Che Guevara Milton Allimadi, Editor/Publisher of Black Star News, joins Michael to introduce the life of Burkina Faso's Thomas Sankara, sometimes referred to as Africa's Che Guevara. Burkina Faso's history with coups. The material and political conditions that led to Sunkara's rise. Cold War era implications for Burkina Faso foreign policy. The duplicity and treachery of Blaise Compoare and Thomas Sunkara's assassination
November 19 2017 Idea Primer - 5 - The HDP: The People's Democratic Party In Turkey Missouri State professor Djene Bajalan joins Michael for another conversation on Kurdish politics. Who is the HDP? And where does it stand as a Kurdish party in Turkey? The HDP’s synthesis of identity and class politics to be a broad modernist  progressive party in Turkey. How suppression following the apparent failed attempt at a coup has affected the party.
November 26 2017 Illicit History - 10 - Why We Don't Have Medicare For All Writer Natalie Shure, a story producer for TruTV's 'Adam Ruins Everything,' and DSA LA member joins Michael for a historical view of why the US has failed to make access to healthcare universal. The intentions of New Deal liberals regarding universal healthcare. The postwar resistance by the AMA and other well-funded interest groups in the form of AstroTurf campaigns. Then, debunking some of the foundation myths of capitalist healthcare.
December 3 2017 Illicit History - 11 - How US Foreign Policy Fuelled the Crack Epidemic Filmmaker Anthony Lappé , producer of the recent series 'America's War On Drugs,' joins Michael this week for a wide-ranging discussion on Cold War foreign policy and latin American drug lords.  The 'Cocaine Coup' in Bolivia and the origins of the modern drug trade. The role of Operation Condor and our CIA in propping up right wing governments and drug lords. The Reagan Era and support of the Contras. Freeway Ricky Ross and the introduction of crack into black communities as a product of funding the Contras against the Sandinistas. How high up were these decisions made, and exactly how important was the Nicaraguan connection in spawning the crack epidemic. Are the same dynamics at play in Afghanistan?
December 10 2017 Illicit History - 12 - The Pervasive Sleaze of DC Lobbying Ken Silverstein, founder and Editor-In-Chief of Washington Babylon, joins Michael to discuss the omnipresent sleaze that pervades lobbying in American politics. How this general sleaze plays into the Manafort/Trump/Russia conspiracies. Why politics are involved in the decision to pursue Manafort with the Foreign Agent Registration Act.
December 17 2017 Illicit History - 13 - The Online Swamps the Alt-Right Emerged From Joining Michael is Irish writer and academic Angela Nagle, author of ‘Kill All Normies: Online culture wars from 4chan and Tumblr to Trump and the alt-right.” What are the differences between the alt-lite and alt-right? How Charlottesville exposed the ‘irony’ of the right. Where Trump fits now as the individual epitome of Alt-Lite blowhard. How the online right formed in reaction to social justice movements on platforms like tumblr.
December 24 2017 Idea Primer - 6 - Who Is Really Running the Country? Journalist and regular guest Corey Pein joins Michael to discuss who is really running the country in a time where Trump has made it a joke to consider the PotUS the 'head of state.'
December 31 2017 Illicit History - 14 - The Shower Posse's Reactionary Violence In Jamaica A follow-up to the Illicit History on Jamaica's attempt at democratic socialism.
January 7 2018 Illicit History - 15 - Iranian Protests & the Green Movement What contributing factors can we ascribe to the ongoing protests in Iran? The economic and class-based conditions of recent Iran. The 2009 ‘Green Movement’ and its relevance to the current protests. The modest reformist demands of the Green Movement. The response to Rouhani’s leadership and patience with reform.  
January 28 2018 Illicit History - 18 - The End of the Two-State Solution Djene Rhys Bajalan, Assistant Professor of Middle East History at Missouri State, joins Michael this week to discuss the hopeful times and recent demise of the Two-State Solution to resolve conflict between Israel and Palestine. Is there an upside to recognising that the two state dream is over in fighting the consolidation of apartheid?
February 4 2018 Illicit History - 19 - Corruption, Drought, and the History of the African National Congress Mike Hanna, correspondent covering African politics, joins us for a survey of the recent history of South Africa's African National Congress, from Mandela to Cyril Ramaphosa Who is Jacob Zuma?
February 11 2018 Illicit History - 20 - Macron's Attempted Neoliberal Renewal & the Emerging French Left Cole Stangler, Paris-based journalist covering labour and politics, joins us this week to discuss French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron's Third Way 'Renewal' and anti-establishment branding despite a very establishment pedigree. Macron's bold governing despite a lack of popularity or mandate. Macron's new 'President of the Rich' moniker resulting from his tax and education policies. What is the outlook for the French left?

The Majority Report

Since 2012 Michael has been a host on the Majority Report with Sam Seder and he regularly solo hosts the show in Seder's absence.[2] Michael makes contributions daily as host and producer and has helped them to become an award winning show and is credited as a contributor in their 2017 Webby Award[71]. The Majority Report has won the Podcast Awards five times: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2017.

Other Media Work and Appearances

Alongside TMBS and The Majority Report, Brooks also co-hosts 2 Dope Boys and a Podcast[72] with Philip L. McKenzie[73] which is a twice weekly trends and cultural insight podcast that examines what's happening and why in the worlds of culture, business, technology, fashion, and sports.[74]

Michael is listed as a regular on The Young Turks,[75] with his most recent appearance being in January 2018[76] where he talked about Neo-Liberalism and Climate Change, amongst other issues.

Michael Brooks has been a regular guest on a variety of other online podcasts and YouTube shows for a number of years, such as Point of Inquiry in 2015[77] and Benjamin Dixon, part of The Ring of Fire Network back in 2016[78]. In January 2017 he appeared on Anoa Changa's show [79] to reflect on the political year that was 2016. In January 2018 he appeared with bestselling author Christopher Ryan[80] and in February 2018, he made an appearance on the Zero-Books podcast to talk about Materialism.[81]

He has also been a guest and political analyst on France 24,[82] RT America,[83] Blog Talk Radio,[84], Panopoly[85], ContraPoints,[86] Mixed Mental Arts,[87] Beige Phillip Show[88], Champagne Sharks,[89] Huffpost Live,[90] CCTV[91] and Al Jazeera.[92].

Political Analysis and Writing

His political writing has appeared in outlets including Salon[93], Al Monitor,[94] Al Jazeera,[95] Jacobin,[96] The Baffler,[97] Open Democracy[98] and he has blogged for leading trend watch site PSFK.[99]

Brooks is also the co-author of the Buddha's Playbook, a how to guide for mindfulness meditation.[100]

Sam Harris Controversy

Whilst hosting The Majority Report in June 2017, Michael Brooks commented on Sam Harris's views on controlling Muslim populations[101]that Sam had made in his podcast conversation with Maajid Nawaz[102].

Malhar Mali the founder and editor of Areo magazine writes about this exchange in his July 2017 article 'The Sam Harris Outrage Industry'[103] criticising Michael's view on Sam Harris by saying:

"Brooks does not stop, though. He finishes his assault by calling Harris a “trust fund baby” and “pseudoscientist.” This clip, including all the rest of the demagogic slights it offers against Harris’s education and background, is a mere example of what has developed into what we might call the “Sam Harris Outrage Industry,” "

Harris himself also hit back at Brooks via a tweet[104] and a Facebook post[105]as was commented in an article on Splice Today[106] which stated:

"Harris reacted on Twitter with: “I just don’t understand this level of dishonesty. Everything in this video is a lie.” Nawaz, who Brooks had said “really just comes off looking pathetic and embarrassing,” jumped in with: “Brooks, it would’ve taken minutes to check, *before* humiliating yourself, that Sam was setting up a hypothetical for me to knock down.” He then demanded an apology, but the only response Brooks had was to invite Harris on the show."

Brooks then took the opportunity, again whilst hosting The Majority Report[107] to follow up on his initial comments and play a longer clip of Harris's podcast to avoid being taken out of context.

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