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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Nate Silver is Full of Shit
April 25, 2019 13:37 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBToday 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.
Alright Fine, I'll Read The Mueller Report Pt 1: Russian Trolls Didn't Swing the Election
April 22, 2019 15:56 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn 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 p...
TEASER: Eugene Debs, American Socialist
April 18, 2019 22:16 - 7 minutes - 6.36 MBJoin 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
UNLOCKED: What is Neoliberalism?
April 17, 2019 23:16 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBIn 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.
Republicans Are Going to Get Ilhan Omar Killed
April 13, 2019 16:22 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn 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 immigra...
TEASER: The Great Transformation: Creating Capitalist Society
April 12, 2019 17:28 - 7 minutes - 8.85 MBIn 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 ...
The World Sucks Right Now, Keep Blaming George W. Bush
April 10, 2019 18:24 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBIn 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...
Free Lula Da Silva, Destroy Neofascism, and Cancel Joe Biden
April 08, 2019 15:29 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn 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 a...
How We Became Dirty Socialists
April 04, 2019 15:12 - 59 minutes - 63.4 MBIn this episode we get personal and discuss our respective political developments. From our early political instincts as kids, our time in rural Idaho high schools, college, and all the books/reading/ideas we've consumed since. It's a closer look at how we view the world and why. If you like the show and want to help spread our perspective, join us on patreon and unlock over 6 hours of podcast content for only $4.20 a month. It helps fund the two main shows and everything else we do, and ...
TEASER: Donald Trump's Path to Dictatorship
April 03, 2019 19:26 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBIn this patron only edition Justin looks at what Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen's fear that "there will never be a peaceful transition of power in 2020" might actually look like. From voter suppression and one party states, to street violence of the Charlotesville sort. And a deep look at our institutions and specifically the courts and their inability to deal with a real legitimacy crisis. As is the media. If that sounds interesting or you like what we do here at Millennial Rev...
The Candidates: Getting Senator Mike Gravel to the Debate Stage With the #GravelGang
April 02, 2019 22:22 - 35 minutes - 31.6 MBYou may have heard of Senator Mike Gravel, or more specifically the group of high school students who convinced him to launch a presidential campaign. He then gave them access to his Twitter account which has sense become a vehicle for major criticism of the status quo and establishment Democrats like Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, and Kirsten Gillibrand. In this edition of the Millennial Review we interviewed one of the people behind the entire operation, David Oks, Senator Gravel's campaig...
The World Sucks Right Now, Don't Forget to Blame Bill Clinton
April 01, 2019 05:31 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBIn this edition of the Millennial Review we scrutinize Bill Clinton and his entire career. Its impact on our politics decades ago right on through today. Whether it is "welfare reform", the crime bill, his tough on immigration record, or much more, Bill Clinton continued the worst of Ronald Reagan while simultaneously killing the best of the Democratic Party of decades past. Basically, Bill Clinton sucks, big time, and he's the reason a lot of Democrats suck today. If you want to help ...
The Candidates: Kirsten Gillibrand and Mayor Pete Buttigieg
March 28, 2019 16:52 - 57 minutes - 62.7 MBIn this episode we discussed Kirsten Gillibrand's very conservative record in the house. Plus her subsequent very progressive turn and where/why you should be skeptical. We also took a closer look at rising star Pete Buttigieg, everything from his time as mayor of South Bend Indiana, his rhetoric on the campaign trail, his brief DNC chair run, and what it all means for 2020. Plus much more! As always if you like the show, help support the two free shows each week and unlock hours of additi...
Trump is a White Supremacist and Edgy Meme Fascism is Still Fascism
March 24, 2019 14:23 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIn this edition of the Millennial Review we take a look at the recent monsoon in Southern Africa and why you likely haven't heard about it. Trump's racism and how it fuels massacres like the one in New Zealand. A broader discussion on nationalism/fascism. Bolsonaro in the United States and what it means for global fascism. And much more!
Mini-Review: Individual Contributors, Unique Contributions, PACs, and Super PACs, Oh My!
March 23, 2019 15:39 - 27 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this shorter solo episode Justin takes a look at the law behind campaign finance and how it created a system and set of structures that allows candidates to obfuscate where their funding comes from.
TEASER: Ho Chi Minh: Silent Revolutionary
March 22, 2019 01:10 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBThis is a teaser for patron only content, join us on patreon for over 5 hours of patron only content with more to come every week. Just $4.20 cents a month, it helps us do everything we do. So help us spread some ideas that might make the world a little better, join us at patreon.com/MillennialReview
Mini-Review: Bernie PIcks His A-Team
March 21, 2019 04:46 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this shorter solo episode Trevor discusses his view of Bernie Sanders, the team Bernie Sanders is building, what it means for 2020.
The Candidates: Beto O'Rourke, the Next Obama, or a Pretty Face Empty Vessel?
March 19, 2019 15:31 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn the 10th installment of the Millennial Review we took a closer look at would-be-Ted-Cruz-replacer, Beto O'Rourke. Topics Include: Beto's first day fundraising totals, what they mean, what they don't mean, and what we need to know going forward to really make sense of those numbers. Beto's genuine and undeniable charisma, its limits, and what it means for a potential Beto candidacy/presidency. A closer look at his really conservative record in congress. Some finer points, opposin...
UNLOCKED: How Fascism Works
March 16, 2019 20:21 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBIn our first patron only edition Trevor looked at fascism, what it is, how it works, how it spreads, and the people who fall victim to it. It's a really in-depth look at some of the darkest forces in contemporary American politics. With recent events, specifically the New Zealand mosque killings, understanding these forces is more important than ever. So as always, if you like what we do, join us on patreon and help us push back and hopefully build a better world. Patreon.com/Millennia...
The Candidates: Getting that Universal Basic Income With Andrew Yang and the #YangGang
March 14, 2019 04:31 - 59 minutes - 67.3 MBIn the latest installment of our series on the candidates we took a deep dive on Andrew Yang and his proposal for a universal basic income. Topics Include: - Andrew Yang's very detailed diagnosis of the coming automation crisis and he's one of the few candidates talking about it. - Andrew Yang's few unique policy proposals outside the universal basic income and why forcing a discussion around the UBI is good. - The many, many, serious problems with Yang's UBI and the fundamental ...
The Candidates: Please, Whatever You Do, Don't Vote For Joe Biden
March 10, 2019 18:55 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBIn the ninth installment of the Millennial Review, we take a long look at Joe Biden's record. Topics Include: - The start of his career using racist fear mongering as one of the few Democrats opposed to "forced busing." (His words, not ours). - Joe Biden's long history of anti-abortion legislation and rhetoric. - His terrible handling of the Anita Hill hearing and horrible treatment toward Anita Hill specifically. - Joe Biden's avid support for the 1994 crime bill which explode...
Cohen, #StandWithOmar, Reparations, and Faux News
March 08, 2019 03:49 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBIn this edition of the Millennial Review we took on the Cohen hearings, the Democrats and their terrible treatment of Ilhan Omar, the Democrats and their various proposals/discussion of reparations and how Fox News enables the worst of Trump. As always, if you like the show, give us a five star rating. If you really like the show, join us on patreon.com/millennialreview and help us create more content. We couldn't do it without our patrons and we appreciate all of you!
The Candidates: Kamala the Cop or Kamala the "Progressive Prosecutor"
March 03, 2019 19:07 - 55 minutes - 63.9 MBIn the third installment of our series on the candidates, we take look at Kamala Harris. Topics Include: - Differences between Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama. Kamala Harris speaks the language of progressivism. - Politically Kamala is a very strong candidate and has a good chance at winning the primary. - Looking deeper into her long record as District Attorney and Attorney General shows how it was often far from progressive. - The oxymoron that is claiming to ...
The Down With Pod Save America And Dianne Feinstein Edition
February 26, 2019 23:23 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBIn this rant filled edition of the Millennial Review we take down Pod Save America, Dianne Feinstein, and talk about what is happening in Venezuela. Topics Include: - Why I hate Pod Save America - Why Trevor hates Pod Save America - Why you should view politics through policy not personality - Why Dianne Feinstein telling kids to eat shit is still bad even if you see the whole film clip - Why you should be skeptical of the Trump administration's ability to wage humanitarian regi...
Teaser: Bernie Sanders Saga pt. 1 - From Brooklyn to Burlington
February 24, 2019 23:54 - 9 minutes - 7.55 MBThis is a teaser for patron only content. Unlock the entire episode at patreon.com/millennialreview
The Candidates: Waging the Class War With Elizabeth Warren
February 21, 2019 02:03 - 57 minutes - 65.9 MBIn the sixth episode of the Millennial Review we take a close look at Elizabeth Warren. Topics include: - Elizabeth Warren versus Bernie Sanders versus the rest of them - Elizabeth Warren's universal childcare and wealth tax proposals - A closer look at her financial expertise and the Accountable Capitalism Act - Some of Elizabeth Warren's shortcomings, from political mistakes to lackluster support for Medicare-For-All. - How Elizabeth Warren can beat Donald Trump and what she can ...
The Candidates: A Closer Look at Cory Booker
February 12, 2019 02:13 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThis is the first episode in a series on the 2020 Democratic candidates. We start with Senator from New Jersey and former mayor of Newark, Cory Booker. Topics include: - His time as mayor and his many very progressive political stunts - His focus on criminal justice reform - Problematic ties to the pharmaceutical industry and charter schools - His real love of big money, no matter who it comes from - How that bleeds into his policy positions, if he even has firm positions And much...
The Audience Q&A Episode
February 08, 2019 00:46 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIn the fourth installment, we took questions from our wonderful listeners and did our best to answer them.
Millennial Review Politics Podcast [3]: Why Does the Left Suck So Much When it Comes to Foreign Policy?
February 01, 2019 05:04 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBIn the third installment of the Millennial Review podcast, we discuss a leftist vision for American foreign policy. Topics Include: - Our thoughts on the American backed coup in Venezuela. - Articulating a leftist vision of foreign policy. - Why there is no such thing as leftist nationalism - Democrats suck on immigration - Democrats suck on foreign policy in general - Bernie Sanders and a tepid path forward. If you like our podcast, follow us here on Soundcloud, and other soc...