I knew that Michael Brooks had a massive audience that extended far beyond the United States, but I was still shocked at how many emails I received from his listeners and viewers all over the world after putting out a call for reflections on what Michael’s work meant.

The reflections were emotionally taxing to assemble, if I’m being honest. Reading them only deepened my grief at his death. But they also showed me just how deep and how wide his impact in an incredibly brief time in media was. For that, I’m grateful for everyone who wrote in.

You can read the first installment of reflections on Michael’s death from his viewers and listeners here.