The Michael Brooks Show

Michael Jamal Brooks † (August 13, 1983 – July 20, 2020 [aged 36]) was an American talk show host, writer, political commentator, impressionist, and comedian who was the host of the The Michael Brooks Show on YouTube from 2017 to his death in 2020. While co-hosting The Majority Report with Sam Seder, he launched The Michael Brooks Show in August 2017 and provided commentary for media outlets, making regular appearances on shows such as The Young Turks. Michael was a self-identified progressive and democratic socialist.
Upon Michael's death, his co-hosts assumed control over his channel and show and have vowed to continue posting content.
==Early Life & Education==
Michael was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Hampshire County, Massachusetts to a "family of hippies". He had one sister, Lisha.
After graduating from Bates College with a BA in political science, Michael returned to his home city of New York.
==Career==
Michael began his career as a co-host for The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder in 2012. After branching off to do his own podcast, he eventually became the host of the eponymous Michael Brooks Show, a YouTube and radio show dedicated to analysing politics from a Marxist and comedic perspective. Like the Majority Report, TMBS was a part of the Young Turks Network.
Over the course of his run as host, he interviewed multiple notable figures including personal heroes former Brazilian President da Silva and Dr. Cornel West.
==Death and Legacy==
Michael died on July 20, 2020 of a blood clot in his neck. Posthumously, Michael was mourned by many fellow commentators and public figures alike including Silva, West, along with his dear friends Ana Kasparian of TYT and Kyle Kulinski of Secular Talk. Multiple mainstream news organizations have recognized him as one of the most influential progressive commentators.
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