About this episode

Brian Tyler Cohen discusses his new book and the current political landscape, including threats to democracy and upcoming elections.

Brian Tyler Cohen is a progressive YouTuber, podcaster, and host of the No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen podcast. He’s built an audience of millions across platforms and billions of views on YouTube. His first book, Shameless, was a #1 New York Times bestseller. His new book, THE DAY AFTER: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World, goes on sale July 14th. Brian and I discuss the book and the current threats to our democracy from Trump 2.0; his prediction for the upcoming midterm elections; expanding the Supreme Court; and his thoughts on the Graham Platner fiasco, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's performance, and the Iran war horizon. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

People in this episode

Host: Andy Ostroy

Guest: Brian Tyler Cohen

Topics covered

• Trump
• Supreme Court
• Midterm Elections
• Democracy
• Political Commentary
• Current Events

Keywords

• Brian Tyler Cohen
• Trump
• Midterms
• Supreme Court
• Democracy
• Iran
• Political Commentary
• THE DAY AFTER

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SCOTUS

Products: THE DAY AFTER: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World

Places: Iran

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