

184: YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen on his new book Shameless
Aug 18, 2024
Brian Tyler Cohen, a savvy content creator and author of "Shameless: Republicans' Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy," takes center stage. He dives into the Republican Party's tactics, from spreading confusion to leveraging outright lies for power. Cohen unravels the myth of the liberal media, highlighting how misinformation flourishes in the right-wing echo chamber. The conversation also touches on the implications of fearmongering in immigration debates and the media's role in political discourse.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Tensions on the House Floor: A Dramatic Confrontation
05:26 • 2min
Navigating Political Turbulence
07:10 • 16min
Navigating Political Messaging and the Affordable Care Act
22:56 • 2min
Healthcare, Rights, and Irony in Political Discourse
24:57 • 3min
Fearmongering and Political Tactics in Immigration
28:20 • 12min
The Cost of Misinformation in Media
40:23 • 2min
Football Match-Ups and Fantasy Insights
42:00 • 2min