
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.
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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.

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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.

Mar 23, 2025 • 46min
Trump quietly executes dangerous legal plan
Trump threatens the legal community, which has major implications for the rest of us. Brian interviews Congressman Jamie Raskin about Trump targeting him by trying to withdraw Biden’s pardons for all members of the January 6 Committee, and Pod Save America’s Jon Lovett about Elon playing the victim over vandalism of Teslas.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.

Mar 16, 2025 • 56min
Democrats in dire trouble amid inability to fight
Democrats have to dig themself out of the hole they’ve created. Brian interviews Congressman Jamie Raskin about how he legally outsmarted Elon Musk, attorney Norm Eisen about his big court win against Trump and then being called out by Trump during his DOJ press conference, and Senator Mark Kelly about Elon Musk calling him a traitor.Support State Democracy Defenders: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/state-democracy-defenders-fund-2Shop 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.

Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 11min
Democrats see an opening -- and strike
Brian discusses why he went to Washington, DC this week and the broader goal for the Democratic Party. Brian interviews AOC about Republicans bailing on town halls and the Trump administration’s threats against her personally; Jasmine Crockett about what happens when she herself goes into deep red districts; Senator Raphael Warnock about the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and his visit to Selma to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge; and Senator Chris Murphy about Republicans using a young boy with cancer as a prop while simultaneously cutting cancer research funding.Learn more about Chorus: https://www.wearechorus.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.

Mar 2, 2025 • 59min
Trump & Republicans swiftly abandon their OWN base
Trump and Republicans rapidly abandon their own base with an agenda that is engineered to lose them support. Brian interviews Pod Save America’s Tommy Vietor to discuss the immediate implications of Trump abandoning Ukraine and the broader implications of the US realigning to global world order; Texas state representative James Talarico about the rise of Christian nationalism and how we reverse the tide; and the ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee, Brendan Boyle, about Republican’s budget proposal and what it’ll mean for working class Americans.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.

Feb 23, 2025 • 51min
Democrats stumble on strategy to thwart Trump
Democrats discover the one way for Democrats to beat Trump and Elon. Brian interviews Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau to discuss Musk’s overreach, and Jen Psaki about Trump’s lagging poll numbers.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.

Feb 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
Revolt forms against Trump from within his own administration
Join Bernie Sanders, an advocate for working-class Americans, and Elizabeth Warren, a consumer protection expert, as they discuss rising resistances against the Trump administration. They dive into pressing topics like Elon Musk's political influence and the challenges the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces. Senators Cory Booker, Chris Murphy, and Brian Schatz weigh in on the potential for a constitutional crisis, emphasizing the crucial role of public activism in defending democracy and the urgent need for systemic political reform.
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