

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
No Lie covers the most important and breaking political stories of the week, hosted by progressive commentator Brian Tyler Cohen. He sits down with major players in the world of politics, bringing you right into the heart of the action. No bad faith talking points, no disinformation, and no lies.
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Sep 14, 2025 • 52min
The Charlie Kirk shooting changes political media forever
Brian discusses why the Charlie Kirk shooting hits so close to home. Brian interviews Jon Favreau to discuss Fox’s response to the shooting and climate activist and former British government official Johan Eliasch about how he’s buying up portions of the rainforest to protect them from deforestation.Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Sep 7, 2025 • 1h 1min
Democrats land bombshell good news in California court
Graham Platner, a U.S. Senate candidate from Maine, Abdul El-Sayed, a physician and candidate from Michigan, and Rob Sand, running for governor in Iowa, discuss their campaigns and the political landscape in their states. They emphasize the importance of grassroots support and the excitement surrounding their rallies. The conversation highlights how Democratic candidates are gaining momentum, addressing public health misinformation, and the urgent need for accountability on issues like health insurance and education reform.

Sep 1, 2025 • 59min
Trump eyes troop deployment in Chicago-- for an insidious reason
Trump is prepared to send troops into Chicago– and there’s a much more insidious reason for it than he’s letting on. Brian interviews Governor Wes Moore about redrawing his state’s maps, Tommy Vietor about Republicans disastrous town halls, attorney Norm Eisen about Trump’s latest loss in court, and Zach Wahls about his run for Senate in Iowa.Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 7min
Republicans fall in line in redistricting cold war
JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, discusses the fight against voter suppression and the importance of transparent redistricting in safeguarding democracy. Congressman Robert Garcia dives into the release of the Epstein files and the push for accountability in government. Meanwhile, data-driven journalist Elliott Morris reveals Trump’s plummeting approval ratings and shifts in young voter sentiment, highlighting how economic factors influence political landscapes. Together, they emphasize the necessity for grassroots activism and political engagement.

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Aug 17, 2025 • 1h 14min
Newsom goes FULL OFFENSE against Trump
In this engaging discussion, California Governor Gavin Newsom advocates for fair elections and countering gerrymandering efforts. Congressman Jamie Raskin emphasizes the importance of protecting democratic integrity against political abuses. Dan Pfeiffer shares insights on messaging and grassroots mobilization, while Alex Michaelson provides a unique view of California's political landscape. Together, they tackle urgent issues like voter intimidation and the need for unity in the face of rising authoritarianism, urging active civic engagement ahead of critical elections.

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Aug 10, 2025 • 1h 22min
Republicans ramp redistricting fight up to a 10
Join Mehdi Hasan, a political commentator and founder of Zateo, who passionately discusses Democrats' fight to protect democracy. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett shares the challenges Texas Democrats face amid aggressive redistricting tactics. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker addresses the situation of Texas legislators seeking refuge in his state. Robert Garcia, the Ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, dives into the push for Epstein file subpoenas, highlighting the ongoing battle for transparency and accountability.

Aug 3, 2025 • 1h 32min
US Supreme Court makes cataclysmic move
The US Supreme Court just set the stage for the biggest change to our congressional maps that we’ve ever seen, and it’s flying completely under the radar. Brian interviews Governors Wes Moore, JB Pritzker, and Kathy Hochul– all of whom discuss their response to Texas redistricting. And Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau discusses Trump’s Epstein scandal and what’s next for Kamala Harris.Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 27, 2025 • 1h 13min
Trump's vile Ghislaine Maxwell plan comes into clear focus
Trump sprints toward a very insidious plan using Ghislaine Maxwell to absolve himself of any culpability in the Epstein files. Brian interviewsGavin Newsom, Jasmine Crockett, Summer Lee, and Beto O’Rourke– all to discuss the Epstein files, the DOJ’s meeting with Maxwell, and Trump’s effort to gerrymander Texas.Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
Trump and Bondi pull the ultimate Epstein con
Pam Bondi and Donald Trump pull a deceptive scheme to buy themselves some distance from the Epstein fallout. Brian interviews Senator Jon Ossoff about the Epstein files and his latest rallies in Georgia, Texas state Rep. James Talarico about the Republican gerrymander in Texas and his recent appearance on Rogan, and Congressman Jamie Raskin about the discharge petition to compel the release of the files. Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 13, 2025 • 1h 3min
Trump drops clue on next steps amid Epstein fallout
The disastrous Epstein scandal tears the MAGA base apart, and Trump leaves an easter egg that suggests what he’s going to do next. Brian interviews Jamie Raskin about what the Judiciary Committee is going to do to compel the Epstein files; Kara Swisher about Epstein, Elon and the America Party; and attorney Norm Eisen about his big win over Trump in the birthright citizenship case in court.Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.