Millennial Review

In this patron only episode Trevor sets off on the first part of what will be a multi part series on the Russian Revolution. This first part covers Marx and sketches out a broad view of Russian history, serfdom, the Tsar, Lenin, Trotsky, and all the forces which eventually culminated in the Revolution. If that sounds interesting to you and you want to help keep the show afloat, join us on patreon, unlock 15+ hours of content and support all we do at Patreon.com/MillennialReview

In this episode Justin discusses Leo Leonard, a prolific conservative funder and activist who has fundamentally reshaped America's court system. From the district court level, all the way up to Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to the Supreme Court, Leo Leonard and the Federalist Society made it happen. So listen, and find out why he totally sucks and we need to put an end to the system which allows people like Leo to do what they do. If you want to help us put an end to that system, join us on patreon and unlock 11+ hours of content, at Patreon.com/MillennialReview

In this unlocked patron-only edition of the Millennial Review, Trevor takes a look at a little discussed founding father, Thomas Paine. Most people have heard of Common Sense, but very few know much else about one of the most progressive and compelling founding fathers. So listen, learn, and join us on patreon to help us make more content like this. For just $4.20 a month we get to produce more spicy socialist podcasts for everyone to enjoy, and you see them first, plus get an extra hour every week! Patreon.com/MillennialReview

In this edition of the Millennial Review we take a look at the end of Theresa May's time as prime minister, what it means for the U.K. and more importantly what it means for the budding international socialist  movement. A new phase of the Trump presidency as he ignores congress and continues to sell arms to the Saudis. Plus why Nancy Pelosi and her brand of liberalism simply can't fight back. And much more! If you like the show and everything else we do, join us on patreon, you get hours of extra content, we get to keep doing what we do, so join at Patreon.com/MillennialReview 

Donald Trump has long flirted with the sort of illiberal presidency many of his European counterparts have established. Jokingly praising President Xi Jinping's lifetime tenure, setting the stage for more voter suppression with obviously false claims of over 3 million fraudulent votes, and much more. Trump has set the stage for a new kind of president, a president that doesn't leave office, and here's how that might happen.  This is a patron-only unlock, if you like this show, or any of our other shows, join us on patreon for just .15 cents a day you get hours of content and help all we do! Patreon.com/MillennialReview

In this edition of the Millennial Review we discuss Ben Shapiro's comical appearance on BBC, the ongoing Republican efforts to curtail abortion rights and access, Trump's senseless cruelty when it comes to immigration policy and the Trump administration's effort to start a war in Iran. And much more!  As always, support the show and everything we do by joining us on patreon. You get hours and hours of content with more to come, we get to stay afloat in the leaky business of content creation. Patreon.com/MillennialReview

In this edition of the Millennial Review Trevor takes a look at a Mark Fisher essay titled "Exiting the Vampire Castle." In which he discusses cancel culture on the left, how to handle it, the divide between class and identity politics, and the morass we all find ourselves in today. This is the first of an ongoing series where we will dissect and discuss an idea or thinker, so stay tuned for more!  If you like the show, the memes, the tweets, the articles, or anything else we do, join us on patreon! Just .15 cents a day helps everything we do, gives you access to 11+ hours of content, discord, and much more! 

In this second part of our second Q&A episode we tackle collectivism vs. individualism. Would we vote for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for president? How about those Hollywood Liberals, am I right? Also we read hate mail, lots of Venezuela and communist stuff. Good times. Listen to the show and hear all that plus much more!  Also if you like the show, support everything we do by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview

Earlier we uploaded a version of this episode with just Justin's audio, it's fixed now! In this second Q&A edition of Millennial Review, we took your questions! Everything from our version of a socialist utopia, to why it's okay (and doesn't really matter) if you vote for Joe Biden, our thoughts on Bernie's net-worth, and much more!  As always you can support the show and everything else we do and unlock 11+ hours of extra content in the process by joining us on Patreon at Patreon.com/MillennialReview.

In this news filled we cover the Trump administrations continued coup attempt in Venezuela. Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dropped the ball (again) opposing the coup. Joe Biden's campaign launch, why it was terrible, and the media reaction troubling. Also we looked at the deplatforming of far-right personalities like Alex Jones and Laura Loomer. And much more!  If you like the show and everything we do, join us on patreon for .15 cents a day, $4.20 a month and get 11+ hours of content. Patreon.com/MillennialReview

In this episode we discuss Mark Fisher's book "Capitalist Realism." It's kind of a depressing read, which discusses how in so many areas of life capitalism has become so embedded in the structures of society it has changed the way people think about the world around them in a fundamental way. We discuss that thesis as Fisher described it, our thoughts on the book, and how we might overcome this problem. If you like the show, join us on patreon to unlock 11+ hours of content with more coming each week!  Mark Fisher's Book: https://amzn.to/2XU50bN

In this unlocked patron only content, Justin looks at how Joe Biden became so popular despite being so terrible. The answer? Memes. From the early campaign strategy of Obama in 2008, to the Onion, to 2016 Uncle Joe memes, there was a careful public relations strategy that has bolstered Joe's image. Now that he's running for president, that's a problem. To help us produce the two main shows each week and content like this, plus unlock 11+ hours of content, join us on patreon. Patreon.com/MillennialReview

Today we discuss the general state of the 2020 race. Where everyone stands, how things are shaping up, and where we see things going from here. Also we spend a lot of time taking down Nate Silver and other "data journalists" who seem to base their opinion on everything but data. And much more! As always, if you enjoy the show and want to unlock 11+ hours of patron-only content and fund everything else we do, join us on patreon at Patreon.com/MillennialReview.

In this first of a three part series, Justin breaks down the Mueller Report from Russian trolls to Trump's obstruction of justice. Part one looks at the Russian social media influence campaign, what it accomplished, what it didn't accomplish and how it compares to dark money political organizations already operating in the United States. If you like hearing our perspective on the news as it happens, join us on patreon and help us produce more and better content. Plus you get 10+ hours of podcast so, win-win. Patreon.com/MillennialReview 

Join us on patreon to unlock this first part of an eventual three part series that looks at the life and times of five time American socialist presidential candidate, Eugene V. Debs.  We've got over 10 hours of great content with much more to come. It helps fund the two main shows a week and everything else we do all across the internet, from memes to articles, our patrons make it possible. So join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview

In this unlocked patron-only episode Trevor goes through the history of Neoliberal doctrine from Milton Friedman to Ronald Reagan. Understanding the role of neoliberalism in our post World War II global order, both in terms of American domestic politics and international relations, is critical for understanding the world as it exists today. To unlock 10+ hours of content like this and help us produce much more, join us on patreon at Patreon.com/MillennialReview.

In this profanity laden edition of the Millennial Review we cover a lot of different news stories. First, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's puzzling urge to placate power. Second, Barack Obama's constant attacks on the left. Third we discussed Ilhan Omar, the various bullshit controversies surrounding her, and the outright dangerous rhetoric Republicans are using against her. Finally, we looked at recent news in immigration policy and Trump's turn toward even more fascist rhetoric/policy in immigration.  And much more! As always, if you like the show, unlock 10+ hours of content and support all we do by joining us on patreon. Patreon.com/MillennialReview

In this episode Trevor discusses The Great Transformation by Karly Polanyi. He discusses how industrial capitalism destroyed and displaced the working class. Why the free market is a myth and what it means for us now. Plus the cult of neoliberalism and its very real consequences. The commodification of land and labor and why radical democracy is the only solution. To unlock the full episode and 10+ hours of extra content join us on Patreon and help us do everything we do from podcasts, to memes, to articles. Your support makes it happen. Patreon.com/MillennialReview

In this episode of the Millennial Review we take a look at George W. Bush. Specifically the ways in which he is significantly worse than Donald Trump and why it's important to remember that. Trillions of dollars spent in pointless wars in the Middle East that left over 100,000 people dead and still continue to this day is just one example. The podcast is full of many more.  As always you can support the show, the website, and everything we do by joining us on patreon and unlocking 8+ hours of extra content. Patreon.com/MillennialReview.

In this edition of the Millennial Review Trevor is sick, but Justin takes a look at the year anniversary of the erroneous detention of former Brazilian president and one of the most popular politicians in history, Lula Da Silva. From there I discuss Joe Biden and the recent allegations that have come out against him. And round the podcast out with a discussion of Mayor Pete Buttigieg and some of the problems I see with his theory of politics, or at least as I see it.  To support the show and unlock 6+ hours of content join us on patreon. Patreon.com/MillennialReview