Michael Brooks, Political Commentator and Podcast Host, Dies at 37

[Sharma Ji]

Michael Brooks, a political commentator who hosted the web series “The Michael Brooks Show” and “The Majority Report,” died of a “sudden medical condition,” the show’s Twitter account announced on Monday. He was 37.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Brooks: a son, brother, friend and true comrade to so many, due to a sudden medical condition,” the Twitter statement read. “Michael believed in bringing people together in the struggle for love and justice, fighting for all poor and working people, a struggle that he understood to be global. He knew the only way we could do this was by bringing people together & made his life’s work bringing people from different backgrounds and countries together. We hope you join us in honoring him by continuing that work.”



“The Majority Report” is a daily, political talk show that releases its episodes on YouTube and podcast services like iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio and others. Since 2013, Brooks appeared as a contributor on the show and discussed politics and cultural issues. “The Michael Brooks Show” launched in 2017 with Brooks as the host discussing politics, history and pop culture.

Brooks also appeared as an analyst on Al Jazeera English, Huffington Post and other outlets, according to the show’s website. He also wrote two books, “Against the Web: A Cosmopolitan Answer to the New Right” and “The Buddha’s Playbook,” co-written with Josh Summers.

Brooks’ family will create a foundation in his honor and asked that people treat “all humans with respect and dignity” to honor him.

“It is impossible to capture the impact he had, and he will be missed sorely,” the statement said. “His family and friends want to ensure this work continues and are preparing plans for the best way to ensure this fight continues. His family will release as statement in the near future about plans to keep his work alive by creating a foundation in his honor. While the form it will take is uncertain, Michael’s family desires to keep his work alive and asks all who wish to contribute continue doing so in the usual channels. Now we will honor Michael by treating all humans with respect and dignity.”

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https://www.foxnews.com/media/michael-brooks-political-progressive-death

 

[Sharma Ji]

@jamahir the guy you commented on in one of my posts earlier about him looking like Castro.

What a shame, he was a truly great leftist intellectual. I watched a lot of him. He'd comment on Modi, Lula, Corbyn, Evo, Sanders.. even interviewed Lula and Evo in person I think and hosted a bunch of Indian leftists too.

here's some of his stuff.

@jamahir @Shantanu_Left

do you guys keep up with US politics and did you know of him ? You lost a great comrade. I'm very sad to see him go.

 

[Jungibaaz]

Very sad to hear it, he was a very smart man and knew a lot about the US and worldwide geopolitics. I often watched his segments.

 

[jamahir]

even interviewed Lula and Evo in person I think and hosted a bunch of Indian leftists too.

That's really nice.

here's some of his stuff.

I will watch them later ( when I can borrow headphones from my brother ), especially the one about compassionate state and the one about India.

@jamahir @Shantanu_Left

do you guys keep up with US politics and did you know of him ? You lost a great comrade. I'm very sad to see him go.

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Well, in 2011 I knew of the Occupy movement which spread from Wall Street to the remaining four Anglo countries. I know is passing the Communist Party of USA and in recent months I came to know of Antifa.

 

[Sharma Ji]

I will watch them later ( when I can borrow headphones from my brother ), especially the one about compassionate state and the one about India.

go through his other non India related stuff too. An out and out marxist/leftist, but a highly intelligent one, a polite guy, a nice guy.

we can put our ideological differences aside here.

I'm really bummed about this... fcuk !

 

[macnurv]

This morning I got to hear this terrible news, it did hit me like a lightning bolt. Been following him for years now, yes he was a marxist who always called things as they were. He was also a supporter of Lula and was campaigning for his release. Today is a sad day for progressives everywhere, Michael was also a vocal supporter of Palestinians, but also one of the only leftists who spoke out regularly against Indian atrocities being committed in Kashmir.
He would regularly call out right wing grifters the likes of Rubin, Peterson and Shapiro. I will miss him imitating Rubin and Peterson, damn he will be missed dearly. Rest in power Michael, you will be missed dearly.

 

[Destranator]

I almost choked up today at the news. Was struggling to focus at work.
Heard it first from a tearful Ana Kasparian.

RIP.

 

[Sharma Ji]

I almost choked up today at the news. Was struggling to focus at work.
Heard it first from a tearful Ana Kasparian.

RIP.

She's an insufferable twat, cant stand her most of the time but I totally empathized with her on this one.

Now the left have no sane voices left.

He would regularly call out right wing grifters the likes of Rubin, Peterson and Shapiro.

heh

unfortunate that we will nwot get to hear him doing an Peterson impression again.

 

[The BrOkEn HeArT]

I have heard many young people dying nowadays, don't know why? I heard never before young people dying this speed. I am waiting for my turn.

 

[macnurv]

She's an insufferable twat, cant stand her most of the time but I totally empathized with her on this one.

Now the left have no sane voices left.

Well I would disagree with you on that in particular about Anna, she is brilliant. But I dont want to argue here about that. There are still lot of brilliant and sane voices on the left, but Michael will be dearly missed.

unfortunate that we will nwot get to hear him doing an Peterson impression again.

I loved his impression of Rubin, he would dismantle that idiot bit by bit.

 

[Sharma Ji]

dont want to argue here about that

yes, this isn't the thread for it.

Rubin's ok though, those guys just jelly about his success.. but maybe in another thread.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1285355922559250438