
No Lie with 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.
Latest episodes

Jun 1, 2025 • 42min
Trump misses golden opportunity to cut bait on least popular policy
Trump misses a golden opportunity to cut bait on the least popular policy of his entire presidency. Brian interviews Texas state representative James Talarico about the Republican power grab in Texas and how to stop the GOP from co-opting Christianity and Congressman Daniel Goldman about his confrontation with ICE agents.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.

May 25, 2025 • 35min
Republicans commit political malpractice with budget bill
Trump and Republicans take an axe to our healthcare system and our economy– but the Democrats can learn something from it. Brian interviews Senator Elizabeth Warren about the House budget bill that’ll gut healthcare and food assistance for tens of millions of Americans and attorney Norm Eisen about a major update on the legal front.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.

May 18, 2025 • 1h 4min
Legacy media drops the ball amid Trump's bombshell corruption scandal
The media drops the ball as Trump descends into full blown corruption. Brian interviews Jamie Raskin about Trump’s $400 million Qatari jet bribe; Beto O’Rourke about his recent spate of town halls in Texas and what it signals for 2026; and Jon Favreau about Republicans’ failed budget bill and what comes next.Save 50% on your system and your first month is free when you sign up for professional monitoring. Visit https://SimpliSafe.com/btc to customize yours! Try SimpliSafe risk-free. If you don’t love it, return it for a full refund within 60 days.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.

May 11, 2025 • 37min
Update in Trump's trade war: empty shelves
Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, co-leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration, shedding light on the dire state of U.S. ports and empty shelves as a result of the trade war. North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs discusses her recent victory validating her election win, emphasizing the vital role of an independent judiciary in protecting democracy. Both guests engage in a compelling conversation about the legal ramifications of current policies and the importance of community activism in these turbulent times.

May 4, 2025 • 1h 2min
Trump picks a major fight-- and loses in court
Trump picks a fight with the governor of Maine and loses, offering up a valuable lesson. Brian interviews Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss California’s economy growing as Trump oversees an economic contraction; Post Save America’s Jon Lovett about Trump pretending his bad economy still belongs to Joe Biden; and Chasten Buttigieg about SignalGate and how his own family dealt with protecting private information.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.

Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 8min
Trump's polling crashes & burns as support evaporates
Katie Porter, a California gubernatorial candidate, discusses the state’s fight against Trump-era policies and the need for robust oversight. David Hogg, vice chair of the DNC, shares his mission to inject fresh talent into the Democratic Party by challenging ineffective incumbents. Norm Eisen highlights the Trump administration's threats to the judiciary and underscores the importance of defending democratic values. The conversation weaves through urgent issues like immigration, accountability, and the critical need for new leadership in politics.

Apr 20, 2025 • 1h 18min
Are Democrats taking Trump's bait?
The big debate: are Democrats taking the bait by fighting the illegal deportation of migrants to El Salvador? Brian interviews Gavin Newsom about his lawsuit against the Trump administration; Senator Van Hollen about going to El Salvador to meet with illegally deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia; Jon Favreau about the political impacts of the immigration debate; and Abdul El Sayed about his campaign for Senate in Michigan.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.

16 snips
Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 20min
Trump undermines his OWN trade war
Join U.S. Senators Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, and Brian Schatz, alongside journalist Ari Berman, as they dissect the latest political turmoil. Booker shares insights from his inspiring 25-hour speech on economic justice. Warren dives into potential insider trading within the White House, while Schatz discusses tactics to slow Republican nominees. Berman analyzes special elections and their meaning for the midterms, revealing shifting voter dynamics. Together, they highlight the urgent need for civic engagement as the stakes rise in this turbulent political landscape.

Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 12min
The REAL reason for Trump's wildly unpopular tariffs
Brian Tyler Cohen chats with Tommy Vietor, former National Security Council spokesman, about the fallout from Trump’s tariffs and their economic repercussions. Data journalist Elliot Morris dives into the implications of recent electoral successes, particularly in Wisconsin. Michigan state senator Mallory McMorrow, who’s running for U.S. Senate, shares her vision for progress amidst political challenges. Dan Osborn discusses his exploratory committee for the 2026 race, emphasizing grassroots engagement and tackling wealthy donor influence in politics.

Mar 30, 2025 • 1h 29min
Trump's Greenland distraction backfires
Trump takes an aggressive posture on Greenland, which may be a distraction, and yet still worth talking about. Brian interviews Kara Swisher about whether Tesla can ever recover and why Elon would torch his reputation when his consumer base is liberals; national security expert Ned Price and Congressman Jim Himes discuss Signal-gate; and Ezra Klein talks about his new book Abundance and what the Democrats can learn from it.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.