Podcast · 103 episodes
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
by Brian Tyler Cohen · English
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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Trump's midterm promise backfires as GOP voters revoltTrump’s $5,000 midterm promise is portrayed as an illegal, transparent vote-buying scheme that backfires with polling showing voters view it as electioneering and many are turned off; the episode…27 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Fox News drops BOMB on Trump -- ON AIRThe episode argues Fox News polling shows Donald Trump and Republicans are losing ground ahead of the midterms, driven by economic pain and demographic shifts (especially independents and Latino…23 Sep 2026 · 23 min
Trump “bans the free press” in gross announcementThe episode argues that Donald Trump is attacking the First Amendment by barring critical press from the White House, calling it an illegal “ban on the free press.” It claims Trump will be sued and…20 Sep 2026 · 29 min
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Trump's midterm promise backfires as GOP voters revoltTrump’s $5,000 midterm promise is portrayed as an illegal, transparent vote-buying scheme that backfires with polling showing voters view it as electioneering and many are turned off; the episode…27 Sep 2026 · 43 min · 16 chapters
Fox News drops BOMB on Trump -- ON AIRThe episode argues Fox News polling shows Donald Trump and Republicans are losing ground ahead of the midterms, driven by economic pain and demographic shifts (especially independents and Latino…23 Sep 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
Trump “bans the free press” in gross announcementThe episode argues that Donald Trump is attacking the First Amendment by barring critical press from the White House, calling it an illegal “ban on the free press.” It claims Trump will be sued and…20 Sep 2026 · 29 min · 8 chapters
JD Vance puts Republicans' desperation on full displayThe episode argues Republicans are panicking ahead of midterms, highlighting J.D.16 Sep 2026 · 39 min · 12 chapters
Trump screws himself with golf announcementThe episode argues that Trump’s tariff policy is inconsistent and driven by personal favors rather than stated economic or national-security rationales.13 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 12 chapters
Trump LOSES IT over midterm convention attendanceThe episode argues that Trump’s midterm convention attendance is low because Republicans are avoiding a “Trump worship fest” and because the event is costly and strategically unhelpful for candidates…9 Sep 2026 · 34 min · 14 chapters
Republicans get bad news ahead of Trump-themed midterm conventionThe episode argues Republicans’ first Trump-themed midterm convention is undercut by weak ticket demand, high prices, and the political risk of tying vulnerable races to Trump amid low approval.6 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
Republicans pull SHOCKING election stunt in TexasNo Lie episode alleges Republican voter suppression in Tarrant County, Texas—closing 92 polling locations (from 316 to 224) via a 3-2 party-line vote ahead of midterms—plus a separate interview…2 Sep 2026 · 34 min · 13 chapters
Wow: Republicans INVESTIGATE Trump’s election meddlingWyoming Republicans push back on unannounced DOJ election monitoring tied to Trump, alleging it’s meant to undermine confidence by interviewing voters and inspecting voting machines outside state…30 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
Major update in Trump's effort to ban mail ballots by midtermsThe episode explains a major court update in litigation over Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting mail-in ballots for the 2026 elections.26 Aug 2026 · 55 min · 22 chapters
Knives out: GOP infighting begins to replace Karoline LeavittGOP infighting over who should replace White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, plus a culture-war backlash over Democrats’ “Natalie Harp” clips and a Minnesota Senate race focused on abortion,…23 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 13 chapters
DOJ makes DREADED announcement ahead of midtermsDOJ election “security” strategy ahead of the midterms, framed as voter suppression; discussion of Trump’s weakening influence in primaries; how money/attention dynamics are changing campaigns; and…19 Aug 2026 · 29 min · 11 chapters
Jon Ossoff exposes Trump’s purported MISTRESS in publicThe episode argues that Georgia and the broader U.S. are seeing a political backlash against Donald Trump, centered on a public claim by Sen.16 Aug 2026 · 52 min · 20 chapters
Shocking update on Trump's Air Force One escapeThe episode ties together (1) a claimed Trump “Air Force One escape” involving a catering-truck swap and a “bait” Air Force One, (2) a DOJ retaliation/harassment case against Olympian David Hearn,…12 Aug 2026 · 45 min · 20 chapters
Republicans pull stunt in DARK OF NIGHTThe episode condemns Republicans for confirming Todd Blanche as permanent U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 vote, calling it a “dark of night” stunt.9 Aug 2026 · 39 min · 13 chapters
Todd Blanche squirms at chance to contradict TrumpTodd Blanche’s refusal to endorse the dismissal of charges against former Olympian David Hearn in the “reflecting pool” case, and an interview with Norm Eisen on why Hearn is innocent and what it…5 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 10 chapters
Republicans cave in Todd Blanche confirmationThe episode centers on Todd Blanche’s attempt to salvage his Attorney General confirmation after Republicans initially resisted.2 Aug 2026 · 40 min · 12 chapters
Trump throws tantrum amid Blanche's failing nominationTrump reacts to Todd Blanche’s postponed attorney general confirmation vote, alleging Senate holdouts want written assurances about a January 6 “weaponization/slush fund” and IRS audit immunity;…29 Jul 2026 · 55 min · 20 chapters
New update in McConnell's health sagaThe episode focuses on Mitch McConnell’s health and whether his office is obscuring his condition to avoid triggering a Kentucky special election before an August 3 legal deadline.26 Jul 2026 · 56 min · 17 chapters
Fox News drops BAD NEWS for TrumpThe episode argues that polling shows Republicans are in trouble ahead of midterms, driven by low trust in Donald Trump and GOP alignment with him despite voter opposition to issues like the Epstein…22 Jul 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 28 chapters
Trump STUNS with new ICE announcementThe episode argues that an FBI guidance memo reported by The New York Times would stop FBI investigations into certain ICE assault-on-officer cases, shifting accountability to Homeland Security…19 Jul 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 28 chapters
Trump reheats old election conspiracy theoriesTrump repeats debunked 2020 election-denial claims about foreign interference and rigged voting, laying groundwork for federal election interference/voter suppression (e.g., “Save America Act,”…15 Jul 2026 · 39 min · 12 chapters
Trump makes explosive new announcementTrump announces a U.S. “Iranian blockade”/role as “Guardian of the Hormuz Strait,” implying permanent military involvement (“forever war”); discussion also covers Kash Patel scandal/White House…12 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 9 chapters
Trump refuses to sign his own party’s housing billTrump refuses to sign a bipartisan housing bill Congress passed, allegedly to use it as leverage to push the “Save America Act,” which Richardson and the host describe as federalizing election…8 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 11 chapters