Millennial Review
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 118 ratingsThe Millennial Review Politics Podcast: A look at politics from the perspective of the most indebted and disenfranchised generation in American history.
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Episodes
Biden Sucks and Ilhan Omar is Right
June 11, 2021 22:55 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBJustin and Trevor talk about the possibility of Trump running in 2024, Obama's nonsense cancel culture comments, Democrats attacking Ilhan Omar, and what Biden's failures mean for the future. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/millennialreview
Low Energy Donald Trump
June 08, 2021 02:51 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this episode Justin discusses Donald Trump, his recent failed blog thingy, stories of his proclamations of reinstatement in August, a recent campaign stop in North Carolina, and most importantly, what it all means for the future of the Republican Party. Support the show and join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
No Police at Pride or Anywhere Else
June 03, 2021 16:21 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIn this episode Justin looks at a few Washington Post articles covering police at NYC Pride and policing more generally. Specifically taking note of how they and articles like them reinforce public support for police and policing. Support the show by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Manufacturing Consent (Part 2)
May 29, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIn this episode, Trevor dives into Manufacturing Consent by Chomsky and Herman, covering the 5 filters of media and how the media serves to represent and reflect elite interests. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/millennialreview
Manufacturing Consent (Part 1)
May 21, 2021 02:16 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIn this episode, Trevor gives context and background for why media matters, how it manufactures consent, and the impacts it has on the world. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/millennialreview
TEASER: Bullying Ben Shapiro
May 17, 2021 16:16 - 8 minutes - 7.1 MBJustin takes a look at Ben Shapiro's long illustrious career and sets up future discussions of all his awful books and bad takes. Unlock this episode, future bullying of Ben Shapiro, and the whole back catalog by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Did the US have to Nuke Japan?
May 13, 2021 02:40 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBTrevor gives an update on Palestine, and then discusses the lasting propaganda around the nuclear bomb and how it "saved lives" in World War II.
Eugene Debs and American Socialism (Part 7)
May 08, 2021 18:59 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBJustin dives back in to the life and times of Eugene Debs one of the most prolific socialists in American history. This installment covers primarily the 1908 election and the immediate aftermath. Stay tuned for more and click here to listen to the previous installments in the back catalog. Support the show and everything we do by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Bill Gates is a Bastard
May 04, 2021 23:51 - 58 minutes - 49.3 MBJustin repurposes a succinct Trevor takedown of Bill Gates to add to the moment and the role Bill Gates is playing in COVID-19 vaccine apartheid. In addition to just being an awful person all around. Support the show and everything we do by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Bill Gates is a Bastard
May 04, 2021 23:51 - 58 minutes - 49.3 MBJustin repurposes a succinct Trevor takedown of Bill Gates to add to the moment and the role Bill Gates is playing in COVID-19 vaccine apartheid. In addition to just being an awful person all around. Support the show and everything we do by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Joe Biden's First 100 Days
April 30, 2021 21:21 - 59 minutes - 47.5 MBJustin discusses Joe Biden's first 100 days, his joint address to Congress, and what toe expect from the rest of his first term. To support the show join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Andrew Yang is Still Awful
April 28, 2021 00:16 - 59 minutes - 56.4 MBJustin discusses Andrew Yang and his campaign for mayor of New York City. What it means for New Yorkers and what it might mean for the rest of us as well. To support the show join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Abolition, Activism, and Intersectionality
April 22, 2021 04:03 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBIn part 2 of our Q&A we answer more listener questions, including a policy agenda for prison abolition, bigotry on the left, and how to be a good activist. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/millennialreview
No Justice No Peace
April 19, 2021 18:21 - 59 minutes - 49.5 MBJustin discusses recent murders by police, the fallout, and what to make of the moment and potential long term consequences. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Socialism, Hope, and Climate Change
April 17, 2021 00:45 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn part one of our Q&A we answer listener questions about a range of topics, from anarchist theory to Joe Biden's right-wing immigration policy to how to stay hopeful as an activist. Part 2 coming soon! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/millennialreview
TEASER: The Next Stolen Election
April 13, 2021 22:29 - 16 minutes - 14 MBJOIN US ON PATREON TO UNLOCK THIS EPISODE AND MANY MORE TO COME. Justin continues to discuss some of the things Republicans are doing to ensure that next time, they might actually be able to steal the election. JOIN US ON PATREON TO UNLOCK THIS EPISODE AND MANY MORE TO COME.
Just Take It Over
April 12, 2021 18:05 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBJustin weighs in on the ongoing, never ending, even when it's not an election discussion on whether or not to work within or outside of the Democratic Party. Does it matter? The pros and cons, and what we've gained so far by doing so. Support the show by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Joe Biden is No FDR
April 08, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBJustin discusses a growing narrative comparing Joe Biden to FDR. Why it falls short, why it's kind of silly, and what it might take to make it a reality. Join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
The Death Cult Marches On
April 04, 2021 22:22 - 31 minutes - 26.6 MBJustin gives a COVID update and breaks down Joe Biden's inadequate response and inadequate infrastructure package. Join us on patreon to hear more discussion of Matt Gaetz's allegations of sex trafficking, and the interconnected nature of the far right during the coup.
Abolish the Police Too
April 02, 2021 16:40 - 59 minutes - 47.4 MBJustin discusses police abolition, how it relates to the Democratic Party and the current trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Biden Still Sucks
March 29, 2021 23:42 - 59 minutes - 49.8 MBJustin discusses some of the ways in which the Biden administration is still as awful as you'd expect them to be and how that relates to some of the critiques coming from the left, of the left. Join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Building Better Than Bernie
March 23, 2021 22:44 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBJustin discusses the dumb-dumb left and the need to appreciate where Bernie Sanders brought the movement, but also how to most effectively build beyond Bernie Sanders.
Socialism in Nevada
March 19, 2021 20:33 - 59 minutes - 50.5 MBIn a news round up episode Justin discusses the left take over of the Nevada Democratic Party, Andrew Cuomo, Student Debt Relief, and the online discourse regarding AOC and their role in the movement.
Republicans Hate Democracy
March 14, 2021 19:42 - 58 minutes - 49 MBJustin discusses two competing takes on the history of political parties falling apart and how they relate to the Republican Party as it stands today. Then relating that to current debates surrounding voting rights and the future of American democracy. Join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Where's My Money, Joe?
March 12, 2021 01:20 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBWe cover Joe Biden's stimulus bill in detail. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/millennialreview
Everything is Abolition
March 08, 2021 02:02 - 58 minutes - 48.2 MBJustin discusses the complex and multi-faceted relationship between prison abolition, and well, basically everything. Specifically how our failure to work from an abolitionist framework prevents other aspects of our politics from actually improving the world.
A Union in Alabama and Andrew Cuomo
March 06, 2021 00:18 - 59 minutes - 48.6 MBJustin discusses the drive to unionize an Amazon warehouse in Alabama, and then the numerous scandals of Andrew Cuomo, but most importantly the angry people and conditions that drive both.
Donald Trump Does CPAC
March 01, 2021 22:18 - 59 minutes - 49.7 MBJustin covers the Conservative Political Action Conference and breaks down what it portends for the future of the Republican Party. To support the show and everything we do join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Prisons Are Obsolete
February 26, 2021 19:12 - 57 minutes - 46.9 MBJustin discusses Angela Davis's "Are Prisons Obsolete?" and the answer is yes. They very much are and any socialist project needs to be rooted to an abolitionist conception of prisons. Just as abolition relies on anti-capitalism. To support the show and everything we do join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview. Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/VPP9tD85
Coup Paid For It?
February 23, 2021 17:34 - 59 minutes - 50.5 MBJustin discusses who actually participated in the January 6th insurrection, what it says about Trump's base and the future of the Republican Party, and how it shapes the best sort of response to that radicalization cycle. To support the show and everything we do join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Half a Million Dead Americans
February 19, 2021 05:13 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBWe talk about the state of COVID in the United States, including the prospects for a light at the end of the tunnel. We then discuss building a socialist left rooted in truth.
Fine, I'll Talk About Impeachment
February 14, 2021 23:40 - 58 minutes - 63.7 MBJustin covers the end of Trump's second impeachment trial and what it means, but more importantly what it doesn't mean. It definitely doesn't mean the end of Donald Trump or Trumpism. To support the show and unlock bonus episodes join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
What is Happening in Haiti?
February 11, 2021 23:10 - 58 minutes - 50.9 MBJustin and special guest Chel discuss the current political situation in Haiti. How it got as bad as it is and how Haiti's history helps fuel some of the problems created by the geopolitical situation Haiti finds itself in and the unrest more generally. Unlock bonus content and help us make more podcasts by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Coup Would Do This to AOC?
February 08, 2021 23:22 - 59 minutes - 63.7 MBJustin continues his coup coverage by looking at AOC's first hand account of the insurrection on the 6th and what it says about our broader political culture and the future of both the left and right. Unlock bonus episodes and support the show by joining us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview. Follow Millennial Review for memes and more: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook - YouTube
On Democratic Socialism
February 01, 2021 21:50 - 58 minutes - 59.3 MBIn this episode Justin takes a closer look at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Eugene Debs, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt to get a better sense for how their politics and potential Democratic Socialisms are connected. To support the show and unlock bonus and backlog content, join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
GameStop Stocks and Class Consciousness
January 29, 2021 22:26 - 55 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode Justin covers the situation surrounding Reddit, the subreddit WallStreetBets, and GameStop stock and how all of it contributes to a development in class consciousness in some people. Mostly it's just a stock market shit post, but there's some important stuff there too. To support the show join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Was it Fascism?
January 26, 2021 21:27 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBTrevor discusses liberal cries for "unity" without accountability and then addresses left and liberal debates about what fascism is and how we defend against it.
New Year New We pt. Justin
January 23, 2021 00:28In this self reflective episode Justin discusses the history of the Millennial Review and why he needs to step away for a while to re-evaluate his life and social media's position in it.
New Year, New We
January 13, 2021 20:52 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBTrevor discusses worsening COVID cases and the failure to respond, the storming of the capital and dumb left debates about fascism, and creating positive leftist spaces that invite openness and creativity.
This is Coup-Coup
January 10, 2021 19:05 - 58 minutes - 67.6 MBFolks, we just lived through an attempted fascist insurrection, who knows where things go from here but here are some rambling thoughts on potential possibilities. To keep the thoughts coming join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
On Libertarian Socialism
January 02, 2021 03:17 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBJustin dives into the libertarian socialism tradition via Noam Chomsky and just general thoughts on what it means, how it compares to American notions of libertarianism, and why it's so important in this moment. Join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
Coup' is Gonna Stop Them?
December 29, 2020 03:27 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBJustin looks at the state of the current incompetent coup attempt and the political culture on both sides of the aisle that helped lead to this moment. And more specifically, the failures on both sides that mean it probably isn't ending with 2020, and how those failures manifest in the current COVID relief bill. To support the show join us on patreon at patreon.com/MillennialReview.
MMT and COVID-19
December 25, 2020 20:37 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBMerry Christmas everyone! Trevor talks about our current economic crisis and how an MMT-informed left should position itself going forward.
Medicare for All Debate and COVID Relief 2.0
December 22, 2020 23:55 - 1 hour - 72 MBIn this episode, Trevor discusses the #ForceTheVote drama involving AOC and Jimmy Dore. He then discusses what is in and out of the second round of COVID relief. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/millennialreview
The Lies Capitalists Tell
December 19, 2020 03:42 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this episode, Trevor discusses some of the most important lies and logics that capitalists and economists use to defend our unequal and unjust world. Join us on Patreon for additional content at patreon.com/millennialreview
John Brown is a Hero (Part 1)
December 11, 2020 00:19 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThis was going to be a single Patreon episode on the life of John Brown, but it became a two-parter. Join us on Patreon to hear Part 2 at patreon.com/millennialreview
Black Skin White Masks
December 06, 2020 16:20 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBIn this unlocked Patreon episode from July, Trevor discusses Frantz Fanon's book Black Skin White Masks. Join us on patreon for additional content at Patreon.com/millennialreview
We Need a Job Guarantee Now
December 01, 2020 23:50 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBWe discuss the Job Guarantee and why we need it, how it compares to the UBI, and how it opens up horizons for a socialist future. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/millennialreview and give us a 5-star review!
How Do We Pay For It? (Explaining MMT)
November 27, 2020 23:53 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBTrevor explains Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), including how government spending actually works, why we tax, and the boundless nature of money. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/millennialreview
What is to be Done, About Thanksgiving?
November 26, 2020 03:06 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBJustin dissects the settler colonial history of Thanksgiving and looks at different attempts to reframe the holiday into an expression of solidarity everybody can genuinely celebrate. Join us on patreon to unlock hours of bonus content, you know you want to.