Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
Society & Culture
On this edition of Parallax Views I speak with Michael Brooks of The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder and The Michael Brooks Show about leftist politics, the power of humor, and the Intellectual Dork Web... er... "Intellectual Dark Web", and his Illicit History podcast series.
We start the discussion by delving into how Michael Brooks got into leftist politics. Then we transition into how Michael's show follows in the long tradition of left-wing comedy. We talk a bit about the importance of humor in getting out a political message and building a viable social movement.
This leads into Michael's hilarious "Nation of Islam Obama" impersonations and a wider discussion of the Obama Presidency, Obama's likable personality, and having a measured left-wing critique of the Democratic Party.
From there we delve into the rise of the so-called Intellectual Dark Web, or, as I like to call it, the Intellectual Dork Web. We discuss all the usual players like Sam Harris, Charles Murray, and the lobster man himself, Jordan Peterson and following the money trail behind these characters while still debating their ideas. This opens us up for a discussion of the late great sociologist Zygmunt Bauman in contrast to Jordan Peterson.
We also take some time to discuss Michael's excellent Illicit History podcast series. This series deals with little dealt with history from perspectives that often go unconsidered. Interview subject for the series have included Dr. Christopher Ryan, author of Sex at Dawn, and Silicon Valley critic The Baffler's Corey Pein, author of Live Work Work Die: A Journey Into the Savage Heart of Silicon Valley.
We wrap up by talking about Michael's love of rap and hip hop and why in the world he isn't a fan of political rap king Immortal Technique.
All this and more on this fun, thoughtful edition of Parallax Views.
Brough to You By Modern Mythology
Support the Michael Brooks Show through Patreon and get exclusive content and aftershows for Patrons-only!
The Ukraine-Russia Crisis and NATO w/ Katrina vanden Heuvel/Vaccine Insubordination in the Military w/ Maj. Gen. Dennis Laich/Wars for Oil? w/ David R. Henderson
Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It w/ Brian Karem
Meir Kahane: The Public Life and Political Thought of an American Jewish Radical w/ Shaul Magid
America’s Covert Empire and January 6th w/ Dan Feidt
Iran and Foreign Policy Realism w/ Shireen Hunter
2020’s ”Knife Edge” Election: An Analysis (And What It May Mean for 2022 & 2024) w/ Thomas Ferguson
U.S. Foreign Policy and the Military-Industrial Complex w/ Ret. Col. Lawrence Wilkerson
Roger Stone, Taylor Budowich, and Jan 6th w/ Russ Baker
THE PIZZAGATE MASSACRE Serves Up Dark Satire of American Paranoia & Fake News w/ Filmmaker John M. Valley
The Gwangju Massacre and U.S. Complicity in the Tragedy w/ Tim Shorrock and In Jeong Kim
Climate Crisis Solutions, Greenwashing, and a Post-Capitalist Future w/ Dr. Ye Tao
Mysteries Remain Around Ghislaine Maxwell w/ Gabriella Lombardo
REPLAY: Anti-Boycott Laws Threaten Free Speech + U.S. Arms Enable Saudi Assault on Yemen (w/ Alan Leveritt; William Hartung)
A Critical Look at AIPAC and Its Recent Strategic Pivot w/ Grant F. Smith
Wall Street Journal‘s Saudi Shilling + Foreign Policy Chat w/ Jim Lobe/The $778 Billion Pentagon Budget w/ Stephen Semler
To Govern the Globe: World Orders and Catastrophic Change w/ Alfred W. McCoy
The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family w/ David Cay Johnston
FDR, Pearl Harbor, the McCollum Memo, and the Road to WWII Pt. 2 w/ Douglas P. Horne
FDR, Pearl Harbor, the McCollum Memo, and the Road to WWII Pt. 1 w/ Douglas P. Horne
U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations in Vienna w/ Ryan Costello
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Greece Travel Secrets Podcast
That Park Life: a Disney World Podcast
Ghostlore of Hawaii: Paranormal Paradise
Stuff You Should Know
Timcast IRL