A sensible left podcast with entrepreneur, game designer, and traveler Matt Mihaly, who takes on politics, news, culture, finance and more in his own irreverent and unfiltered way.
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Springsteen Vs Trump, GOP Budget Bombs, Dems in Disarray
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35:28Matt takes on Donald Trump's latest petty insults directed at music legends Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen, highlighting the former president's increasingly bizarre and thin-skinned outbursts. He also examines a surreal pitch reportedly linked to Kristi Noem's DHS: a patriotic reality TV show where immigrants compete in challenges to win U.S. c…
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Guillotines, Grift, and the Friendly Skies of Corruption
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35:03This week on No Tacos for Tyrants, Matt dives into the rotting core of Trumpworld, where corruption isn’t a bug—it’s the entire business model. From meme coin scams to crypto cronies getting sweetheart deals, it’s clear the new American dream is grifting your way into the inner circle. Regulatory agencies are folding like lawn chairs, and billionai…
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Vacay Ep: Tolkien's The Silmarillion, Part 2
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32:32Do you love JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, but have been intimidated by the Silmarillion? Then this is your series! I love the Silmarillion and I simplify it for you here without losing the core of its multiple stories. In Part 2, we cover the first war of the gods, the awakening of the Elves, the destruction of the Two Trees, a…
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Vacay Ep: JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion, Part 1
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27:00I'm on vacation for a couple weeks, so I pre-recorded a couple of episodes unrelated to my normal news and politics content! Do you love JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, but have been intimidated by the Silmarillion? Then this is your series! I love the Silmarillion and I simplify it for you here without losing the core of its mul…
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My Father Fled The Soviets For The American Dream That Trump's Attacking
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22:50In this deeply personal episode, Matt pays tribute to his late father Arpad Mihaly — a Hungarian revolutionary, immigrant, and entrepreneur. Matt traces his father's journey from war-torn Transylvania to Canadian gold mines, eventually arriving in the United States where he built a life defined by relentless work ethic and improbable success, thoug…
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Markets Crash, Interest Rates Rise, Trump Folds Like Cardboard
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34:37In this episode, Matt dives into the tangled mess of Trump's tariff policies and the far-reaching economic consequences they've triggered. With his usual firebrand style, Matt unpacks the absurd logic behind the tariffs, exposing how they’re not only poorly calculated but economically destructive—hurting consumers, scaring investors, and putting Am…
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Trump's Nazi Tactics, Peter Thiel's Prophet, and Rewriting History
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35:13In this episode, Matt delivers a blistering critique of the Trump administration's continuing march towards facism. Topics include a sweeping executive order aimed at censoring museums and rewriting American history, escalating threats against Iran, and the coercion of major law firms into supporting the administration's causes under threat of retr…
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With Emmy Durham: An American in Wartime Ukraine
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27:57Emmy Durham and her husband Rocky moved to Ukraine a couple of months after Russia invaded. They sold everything they had and have lived in Ukraine for the past 3 years helping displaced families, frontline soldiers, and even pets suffering from the war. Join us for an interview with Emmy and find out what it's like to run towards a war rather than…
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Elon's Musk and The Death of American Soft Power
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41:40Trump’s on a mission—to turn the U.S. from the global leader into an banana republic dumpster fire. In this episode, we break down how his administration is systematically dismantling America’s soft power while targeting dissidents, scholars, lawyers, and the media to consolidate control. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is busy selling cologne to incels, and …
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Dictatorship for Dummies: Lessons From History's Worst People
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56:00From Julius Caesar’s backstabbing demise to Pinochet’s semi-voluntary exit, authoritarian regimes rarely end the way their leaders expect. In this episode of No Tacos for Tyrants, we delve into the rise and fall of history’s most infamous strongmen—how they gained power, how they held onto it, and the often brutal ways they lost it. Whether it’s Na…
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Trump Is Putin's Bitch, The Nazi Playbook, and Vance Can't Ski
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25:30Trump is groveling at Putin’s feet harder than ever, and the GOP is fully leaning into authoritarianism. In this episode, we break down Trump’s latest pathetic display of submission to Russia, his ongoing efforts to dismantle democracy, and the eerie parallels between his administration and some of history’s worst dictators. From consolidating powe…
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The Trumpocalypse Accelerates, Ave Melania, and That F*cking Guy
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29:23In this episode of No Tacos for Tyrants, we break down the latest MAGA corruption spree. Trump’s cutting Biden’s security clearance out of spite, hinting at a Canadian invasion, and wasting millions on a Super Bowl stunt. Pam Bondi, our new AG, is gutting anti-corruption efforts while cashing foreign checks, and Project 2025 is setting the stage fo…
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Project 2025 Is Guiding America's Descent Into Fascism
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40:28Trump’s second-term playbook isn’t just a chaotic series of revenge plots—it’s an organized, premeditated plan to consolidate power, gut government agencies, and enforce a hard-right, Christian nationalist agenda. It’s called Project 2025, and it is being rolled out right now. In this episode, we break down its origins, the Heritage Foundation’s ro…
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Shame Is Dead, The Drunk Is SecDef, and Elon Was Just Hailing A Taxi
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37:33Donald Trump’s second term is off to a chaotic, dangerous, and shameless start. From the absurd grift of Trumpcoin and Melania’s competing coin fiasco to the reckless pardoning of January 6th insurrectionists, it’s clear that this administration has no intention of playing by the rules. In this episode, we break down the unprecedented shamelessness…
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The Resistance Is Done, Long Live The Revolution
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27:53The Orange Menace takes office today and No Tacos For Tyrants is double-dipping into the salsa of revolution! Matt talks about Biden's farewell speech and wonders why he didn't do more about the things he warns about while he could. He covers the terrible brand that the Democratic party has today, and how we need a drastic shakeup that gets rid of …
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Manifest Destiny and Why The US Would Ultimately Lose An Invasion Of Canada
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35:55Matt covers the history of Manifest Destiny in America, talks about why Trump's threats to annex Canada are not unprecedented in the US's history, runs down how he thinks a full-blown US invasion of Canada would go, and finally, discusses three ways the Canada could potentially deter US aggression that don't directly involve its military. Correctio…
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MAGA's Awful Reaction To The California Fires
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4:53Matt lays into Trump and his little MAGA hobgoblins on their disgusting reaction to the devastating fires in California. Short bonus episode. One place you could donate to help: World Central Kitchen. They provide meals to the displaced in emergency situations, and also firefighters in this situation. If you want to get in touch, hit me at matt@not…
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Episode 7 of No Tacos for Tyrants starts the year with a look at the unfortunate political realities of 2025. Host Matt Mihaly reflects on the anniversary of January 6th and breaks down the failures of Democratic messaging, the inaction of the Supreme Court, and the unsettling loyalty of Trump’s base. The Muskwatch segment returns, taking aim at El…
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Ever wanted a simple and non-technical explanation of what, exactly, Bitcoin is and why it's gotten so much attention? Then this is the episode for you! Matt explains why Bitcoin exists and how it works in non-technical terms that anyone can easily understand. 01:26 The Birth of Bitcoin 02:36 Understanding Bitcoin and Blockchain 06:20 Bitcoin Minin…
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Episode 5 of No Tacos for Tyrants is a whirlwind of political chaos, personal karma, and a journey into the absurdity of our modern world. Host Matt Mihaly kicks off with a savage takedown of Thanksgiving family dynamics and how the justice system finally gave us a moment of pure schadenfreude. From there, we tackle Trump’s plans to invade Mexico, …
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Dems Play Checkers, Repubs Play Call Of Duty
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25:45Join me as I dive into another chaotic week of politics, culture, and everything in between. From the absurdities of Matt Gaetz’s new side hustle on Cameo to the SecDef nominee's hard-on for killing Americans, we'll look at the absurity of the Trump admin before diving into how Dems consistently fail to play hardball. Plus, we’ll discuss Texas’s la…
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Bitcoin, Brinksmanship, and Broken Systems
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30:09In this episode of No Tacos For Tyrants, host Matt Mihaly gets into the intersection of high-stakes geopolitics, oligarchic influence, and the ever-growing role of Bitcoin in shaping the next era of American power. From North Korea’s troops discovering the internet (and its, uh, darker corners) to the chaos brewing in Trump’s kakistocratic cabinet,…
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In this episode of No Tacos For Tyrants, host Matt Mihaly dives headfirst into the chaotic landscape of politics, power, and billionaires behaving badly. Kicking things off with a reflection on the recent election losses, Matt shares insights from comedian Trae Crowder on the Democratic Party’s identity crisis and the GOP's strategic propaganda mac…
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In this, the first episode of the pod, Matt dives into his rage and disappointment about the election and who he's angry with (Trump, Elon, Biden, etc), examines some 'whys' and finishes with an inspirational and, let's be honest, potentially cringey message of hope and resistance. Hold the line, America. Hold the line. If you want to get in touch,…
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