No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen Trump's shutdown gambit gets fully exposed
Nov 9, 2025
Wes Moore, the Governor of Maryland, discusses his bipartisan redistricting advisory committee aimed at fair maps and the urgency of protecting representation. Dan Pfeiffer, former White House communications director, analyzes Trump's limitations in evolving his messaging and the potential for Republican fractures. Jessica Tarlov, a political commentator, reflects on Democratic successes and the fading effectiveness of Republican gaslighting, emphasizing the importance of shared values to engage conservatives. Together, they explore strategies for winning hearts and minds in a polarized political landscape.
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Shutdown As Political Leverage
- Brian Tyler Cohen exposes that Republicans are using shutdown pain as leverage to cut ACA subsidies and force higher healthcare costs.
- He argues the GOP's goal is to make the ACA unaffordable so they can politically justify hobbling it.
Court Rulings Strip GOP Cover
- Two judges ruled SNAP contingency funds must be used, undercutting Republicans' legal excuse to withhold food aid.
- Cohen highlights Trump's appeal against that ruling as proof they're choosing to deny food to gain leverage.
Senate Should Hold The Line
- Cohen urges Senate Democrats not to capitulate and to hold the line on ACA subsidies despite shutdown pain.
- He warns surrendering leverage now would cost affordable health care and be political malpractice.