No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen

Alex Michelson, CNN television journalist covering national and California politics. Norm Eisen, attorney focused on defending democratic norms and litigation. They discuss Trump’s State of the Union messaging versus economic realities. They unpack the Supreme Court tariff ruling and paths to refunds. They analyze the Epstein files’ political fallout and shifting dynamics in California politics.

Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator from Minnesota running for governor, outlines trade law differences and her Minnesota priorities. Tommy Vietor, former NSC spokesperson and Pod Save America co-host, dissects Epstein files and accountability dynamics. Jared Moskowitz, U.S. Congressman involved in oversight, tackles tariffs, the Court ruling, and UAP disclosure. They debate legal paths, political fallout, and disclosure challenges in short, punchy conversations.

Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General focused on civil rights and accountability. Kara Swisher, sharp tech journalist and media critic. Ted Lieu, outspoken California congressman tracking legal accountability. They discuss newly revealed Epstein files implicating Trump. Conversations cover alleged crimes, DOJ failures, media and corporate influence, and calls for transparency and legal action.

Barack Obama, 44th President focused on civic engagement and the Obama Foundation. He condemns dehumanizing political attacks and talks about citizen activism in Minneapolis. He outlines pragmatic reforms for winning majorities and energizing young voters. He also celebrates Bad Bunny’s cultural impact and explains why he invests in lifting new leaders.

Alejandro Serrano, Texas politics reporter tracking Latino voter shifts. Ari Berman, national voting-rights correspondent and author on election threats. Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative focused on oversight and accountability. They discuss unredacted Epstein files and who was protected. They examine DOJ failures, risks to 2026 elections, and changing Latino politics in Texas.

Travis View, podcaster who analyzes online conspiracy communities, and Jake Rokitansky, cohost of QAnon Anonymous, join Tommy Vietor, Crooked Media cofounder and political commentator. They unpack Democratic overperformances in red states. They dig into QAnon's reaction to the Epstein files, how conspiracies adapt, and the political fallout and media dangers from AI-driven misinformation.

Mark Warner, U.S. Senator and intelligence leader; Dan Pfeiffer, political strategist and Pod Save America co-host; Don Lemon, journalist and former anchor; Ro Khanna, California representative and author of the Epstein Transparency Act. They unpack new Epstein document revelations and DOJ withholding, debate free press and legal risks, and analyze a surprising special-election flip and its midterm implications.

Jon Ossoff, U.S. Senator from Georgia, warns about federal overreach in Georgia election probes. Tommy Vietor, former Obama communications official and Pod Save America co-host, dissects immigration enforcement and a controversial Melania film. Jim Himes, House Intelligence ranking member, probes intelligence community roles in the Fulton search. Jim Acosta, veteran political journalist, tackles Don Lemon’s arrest and threats to press freedom.

Robert Garcia, U.S. Representative and Oversight ranking member pushing investigations; Ro Khanna, progressive U.S. Representative proposing ICE accountability laws; Tim Walz, Minnesota governor focused on state response and public safety. They discuss mounting calls for Kristi Noem’s removal, legislative plans to rein in ICE, state investigations, and shifting Republican support.

Sara Jacobs, congresswoman focused on foreign policy and alliances. Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey governor and former Navy officer tackling state energy and immigrant protections. Tommy Vietor, former NSC spokesman turned political commentator on national security. They discuss the ICE shooting fallout, shifting political loyalties, U.S. standing with allies, energy strategy, and threats to media independence.