Person in history
Michael Brooks (political commentator)
Michael Brooks, political commentator (born 1983)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2020 · July 20
Their story
Who they were
Michael Brooks, political commentator (born 1983)
Early life
Early life and education Michael Jamal Brooks was born on August 13, 1983, [ 1 ] to Donna Brooks and Glenn Brooks, and grew up in Hampshire County, Massachusetts . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] He had a younger sister, Lisha. [ 4 ] Brooks became involved in radical politics at a young age, joining the Northampton -based Revolutionary Anarchist Youth (RAY) at 11. He also developed an interest in Buddhism ,
Path and career
Career Brooks began his career in comedy and meditation, founding the Valley Arts Project and coaching seminars at Sati Solutions. In 2011 he co-authored a meditation guide, The Buddha's Playbook , with Josh Summers. [ 1 ] His early journalism and hosting work include his contributions to CivicActions, Talking Points Memo , and The David Pakman Show . On returning to New York City in 2012, Brooks met Sam Seder and began working for The Majority Report with Sam Seder . [ 2 ]
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