
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 22, 2025 • 52min
Trump drags the US into new war in the Middle East
Trump drags the US into a new Middle Eastern war. Brian interviews Senator Tina Smith about her confrontation with Republican Senator Mike Lee after he mocked Democrats who’d been assassinated, NYC comptroller Brad Lander about being arrested by the Trump administration, and Democratic nominee for NJ governor Mikie Sherrill about what she’ll do if and when Trump targets her blue state. Support Mikie Sherrill: https://mikiesherrill.com/Support Brad Lander: https://landerfornyc.com/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.

Jun 15, 2025 • 48min
Trump’s military parade ends with a whimper
Trump endures an embarrassment of a military parade while millions of Americans attend the No Kings protests. Brian interviews Senator Alex Padilla about being assaulted and handcuffed by Trump officials, Congressman Jamie Raskin about the threats posed by Trump, and Senator Brian Schatz about where our attention should be focused.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.

Jun 12, 2025 • 47min
Trump turns LA into a warzone-- on purpose
Donald Trump federalizes the National Guard and deploys hundreds of US Marines to descend upon LA in an escalation that was intended to inflame tensions in the city. Brian interviews Gavin Newsom, Rob Bonta, and Elliott Morris.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.

Jun 8, 2025 • 40min
Trump and Elon's bromance crashes and burns
Trump and Elon finally ensure the break up that everyone predicted. Brian interviews Senator Mark Kelly about the budget bill now being debated in the Senate and Biden’s pardon attorney Liz Oyer about Trump’s spate of recent pardons.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.

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.