Brendan Miller
@brenkjm.bsky.social
I make "The Ideas that Explain the News" on YouTube - using concepts from social sciences to explain the news at a deeper level.
https://brendanmiller.substack.com/
I like chatting politics/books/meeting people - message if you fancy coffee!
https://brendanmiller.substack.com/
I like chatting politics/books/meeting people - message if you fancy coffee!
I'm looking for some writers and an experienced story editor to help with the channel - please get in touch if you're interested!
Ideally want knowledge/love of:
- US politics
- YouTube explainers
More details here: brendanmiller.notion.site/Let-s-work-t...
Ideally want knowledge/love of:
- US politics
- YouTube explainers
More details here: brendanmiller.notion.site/Let-s-work-t...
November 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I'm looking for some writers and an experienced story editor to help with the channel - please get in touch if you're interested!
Ideally want knowledge/love of:
- US politics
- YouTube explainers
More details here: brendanmiller.notion.site/Let-s-work-t...
Ideally want knowledge/love of:
- US politics
- YouTube explainers
More details here: brendanmiller.notion.site/Let-s-work-t...
Is Ezra Klein right?
New video from me youtu.be/cttfp_U2UZ4
New video from me youtu.be/cttfp_U2UZ4
October 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Is Ezra Klein right?
New video from me youtu.be/cttfp_U2UZ4
New video from me youtu.be/cttfp_U2UZ4
September 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I say it! Eg Labour's tax on non-doms, tax on private schools... And I know others, especially more working class voters.
More generally the reporting I've seen doesn't find such thinking limited to conservatives.
on.ft.com/4fZO9xE
More generally the reporting I've seen doesn't find such thinking limited to conservatives.
on.ft.com/4fZO9xE
August 29, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I say it! Eg Labour's tax on non-doms, tax on private schools... And I know others, especially more working class voters.
More generally the reporting I've seen doesn't find such thinking limited to conservatives.
on.ft.com/4fZO9xE
More generally the reporting I've seen doesn't find such thinking limited to conservatives.
on.ft.com/4fZO9xE
June 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Some in my audience get frustrated when I change the title of a video. But look what a difference it can make.
How Trump Wants to Trap the Left
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Trump Set the Trap. But It's Not Working...
How Trump Wants to Trap the Left
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Trump Set the Trap. But It's Not Working...
June 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Some in my audience get frustrated when I change the title of a video. But look what a difference it can make.
How Trump Wants to Trap the Left
➡️
Trump Set the Trap. But It's Not Working...
How Trump Wants to Trap the Left
➡️
Trump Set the Trap. But It's Not Working...
New video from me: The Broken Ideas of JD Vance
youtu.be/CgE6y6E1lZQ?...
youtu.be/CgE6y6E1lZQ?...
June 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
New video from me: The Broken Ideas of JD Vance
youtu.be/CgE6y6E1lZQ?...
youtu.be/CgE6y6E1lZQ?...
Ever time I'm uninspired by Keir Starmer's lack of charisma I think of this limerick Clement Attlee wrote about himself:
June 2, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Ever time I'm uninspired by Keir Starmer's lack of charisma I think of this limerick Clement Attlee wrote about himself:
Now we just have performative cruelty
June 2, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Now we just have performative cruelty
There was throat-clearing in this speech
May 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
There was throat-clearing in this speech
Beautiful and devastating - My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok
April 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Beautiful and devastating - My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok
This post hating on Joe Rogan just at the point Rogan's expressing doubts about Trump is a great example of how *not* to do things. If you want to win, welcome defectors.
April 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This post hating on Joe Rogan just at the point Rogan's expressing doubts about Trump is a great example of how *not* to do things. If you want to win, welcome defectors.
One thing that annoys me with Trump critics is the claim he is perfectly predictable.
April 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
One thing that annoys me with Trump critics is the claim he is perfectly predictable.
New video from me: Trump’s Self-Inflicted Tariff Disaster
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Non...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Non...
April 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
New video from me: Trump’s Self-Inflicted Tariff Disaster
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Non...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Non...
New video from me: How Trump Broke the Populist Right
youtube.com/watch?v=4uOd...
youtube.com/watch?v=4uOd...
March 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
New video from me: How Trump Broke the Populist Right
youtube.com/watch?v=4uOd...
youtube.com/watch?v=4uOd...
Very gauche to repost praise but I'm very happy! Thanks @jamesomalley.co.uk
March 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Very gauche to repost praise but I'm very happy! Thanks @jamesomalley.co.uk
So proud of this. Algorithmic plant!
March 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
So proud of this. Algorithmic plant!
Good analysis from Eric Kaufmann ht @rolandmcs.bsky.social archive.ph/Lx0wy
March 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Good analysis from Eric Kaufmann ht @rolandmcs.bsky.social archive.ph/Lx0wy
Already happening...
March 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Already happening...
New video: How Elon Musk will Destroy Donald Trump
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8H0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8H0...
March 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
New video: How Elon Musk will Destroy Donald Trump
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8H0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8H0...
Trump’s approval rating on the economy is now more negative than for any recent President at the start of their term in office
February 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Trump’s approval rating on the economy is now more negative than for any recent President at the start of their term in office
Another good read, giving sceptical case, here
econ.st/411umbh
econ.st/411umbh
February 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Another good read, giving sceptical case, here
econ.st/411umbh
econ.st/411umbh