Best Brian Tyler Cohen Podcasts (2025)

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Trump picks a major fight-- and loses in court 1:02:29

6d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Trump picks a fight with the governor of Maine and loses, offering up a valuable lesson. Brian interviews Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss California’s economy growing as Trump oversees an economic contraction; Post Save America’s Jon Lovett about Trump pretending his bad economy still belongs to Joe Biden; and Chasten Buttigieg about SignalGate an…

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387: Arnold Schwarzenegger; Tomi Lahren vs Brian Tyler Cohen; JJ Redick & Rick Caruso 36:55

28d ago36:55

36:55

We sit down with Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the USC campus to discuss his environmental efforts, California's wildfires, his son Patrick's appearances on "The White Lotus," and Schwarzenegger's recent role as Santa Claus.By The Issue Is

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391: Jamie Dimon 31:49

27m ago31:49

31:49

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sat down for an exclusive interview with FOX 11's Elex Michaelson in Pacific Palisades. He spoke about rebuilding California, Trump's tariffs, the entertainment industry, and more.By The Issue Is

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Trump’s First 100 Days: The Economic Agenda 53:15

5m ago53:15

53:15

The first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have come with a wide range of changes for the nation’s economy and global supply chains. Could these changes lead to a more prosperous America, or hardship for individuals and businesses? In partnership with Bloomberg, five renowned economists look at President Trump’s economic agenda during his …

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Code Blue with Amy Brenneman (and Pete Buttigieg) 1:09:42

1d ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Today Jess is in DC with virtually every other left-leaning video content creator in America. (If it’s slow on TikTok that’s why). She reports back on some great speeches and brings us a very special interview with Pete Buttigieg. And then Steve talks about the importance of the arts in activism, especially in the face of authoritarianism, with act…

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Mark Leibovich and Molly Jong-Fast on Trump’s 100 Days 46:36

6d ago46:36

46:36

Trump’s first 100 days back in office have been a whirlwind filled with chaotic, confusing, and authoritarian behavior and very little thoughtful policy - the perfect opportunity to welcome back our friends, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic and Molly Jong-Fast, host of the Fast Politics Podcast. These 100 days have been filled with bizarre stories th…

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390: Sen. Alex Padilla; Areva Martin and Jennifer Horn 55:48

6d ago55:48

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Sen. Alex Padilla (D – Calif.) discusses President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. In a panel discussion, Areva Martin and Jennifer Horn also weighs in on Trump's second term, in addition to discussing Kamala Harris' return to the national spotlight.By The Issue Is

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Think Twice: The Stoic Capitalist with Robert Rosenkranz 53:15

6d ago53:15

53:15

From modest beginnings to a distinguished career, Robert Rosenkranz, the chairman of Delphi Capital Management and founder of Open to Debate, has used Stoic wisdom to navigate challenges, innovations, and business relationships. In this conversation, John Donvan speaks with Rosenkranz about his new book, “The Stoic Capitalist: Advice for the Except…

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Fired Up with Shannon Watts 1:00:20

9d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Today, as we have somehow made our way through the most horrific and disastrous first hundred days of any United States presidency in our history, we are going to focus on the top ten wins we have had fighting back against the Trump regime. And then we get “Fired Up” with the founder of Moms Demand Action and always inspirational, Shannon Watts. Pr…

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Trump's polling crashes & burns as support evaporates 1:07:36

13d ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Trump’s approval rating craters. Brian interviews Representatives Robert Garcia and Maxwell Frost in El Salvador about their efforts to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the US, Katie Porter about her run for governor of California, David Hogg about his effort to oust Democratic incumbents to recruit younger candidates, and Norm Eisen about Trump …

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Robert Reich on Fighting The Trump Autocracy 45:38

13d ago45:38

45:38

Every day we see this country inch closer to authoritarianism under Donald Trump. We're joined by Robert Reich, political economist, professor, author, and former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton. We cover how Reich thinks Democrats should fight back against this era of oligarchy in America. He explains the power of protest and lays out the me…

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389: Steve Hilton, Brian Goldsmith, Amie Parnes 42:16

13d ago42:16

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This week, Elex is joined by Steve Hilton, who announced is running for the Governor of California, and Brian Goldsmith, who is running for State Senate. Journalist Amie Parnes also joins the show.By The Issue Is

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Should the U.S. Decouple from China? 53:15

13d ago53:15

53:15

For decades, China has been central for global supply chains and a primary U.S. trade partner, but as China’s influence grows, should the U.S. cut economic ties, or stay engaged? Those in favor of decoupling say it is vital for protecting national security and reducing reliance on China’s supply chains. Those against decoupling argue doing so would…

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First Hundred Days with Representative George Whitesides 59:16

16d ago59:16

59:16

Today we talk about the mass protests all over our country and how your actions are making an impact. We also talk about yet another "Signal-gate" from the most incompetent and unqualified Secretary of Defence in our history, and give you some new guidance with this week’s Chop Wood Carry Water list. Then we have a great interview with one of our f…

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Are Democrats taking Trump's bait? 1:17:41

20d ago1:17:41

1:17:41

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…

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BEST OF: Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism 59:35

20d ago59:35

59:35

In this Best Of episode, we revisit our conversation with Tim Alberta, the author of the profoundly disturbing book "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,” which was released before the 2024 election. In this interview, he explains how evangelicals have been turned into a political tool for the Republican Party. Alberta grew up in the evangelical …

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388: Rob Bonta; Bob Shrum & Jessica Milan Patterson 22:16

20d ago22:16

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This week, California became the first state in the country to sue the Trump administration over tariffs.By The Issue Is

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Was Trump Right to Be Hard on Soft Power in the Middle East? 53:15

22d ago53:15

53:15

The U.S. has long balanced military strength with soft power in the Middle East through agencies like USAID. With the Trump administration reversing these policies, is this a necessary realignment—or a costly retreat? Those against these changes argue this will boost rivals like Iran and China and harm America’s image. Those hailing them argue it’s…

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Eat The Oligarchy with Allison Gill 57:14

23d ago57:14

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Today we talk about the constitutional crisis we have definitely entered, an update on the SAVE act, an update on the budget bill, and an update on our overall mental health. Then we talk about the trump regime’s legal challenges and their authoritarian impulse to ignore the rulings of the court, with the founder of MSW Media and the host of The Da…

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Trump undermines his OWN trade war 1:20:28

27d ago1:20:28

1:20:28

Trump caves on the single most important element of his tariff policies. Brian interviews Senator Cory Booker about his 25 hour speech and the impact of Trump’s economic warfare; Senator Elizabeth Warren about the possibility of an insider trading scandal in the White House; Senator Brian Schatz about the move he pulled to slow down Republican prog…

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Atul Gawande on Musk’s Destruction of USAID 43:50

27d ago43:50

43:50

Elon Musk and DOGE have been taking a chainsaw to the federal government since Trump was re-elected. It could take us generations to fully recover from the damage inflicted by the careless and cruel nature of these cuts. We're joined by American surgeon, author, and public health advocate Atul Gawande to discuss just how devastating these actions a…

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Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars? 53:15

29d ago53:15

53:15

NASA, SpaceX, and other private companies are working on plans to make Mars humanity’s next frontier. However, should settling Mars be one of America’s priorities? Those arguing “yes” say the U.S. should do it first before China does, and it would lead to new advances in science and technology. But those against doing so say there are big issues th…

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Get the Message with Cornell Belcher 1:03:44

30d ago1:03:44

1:03:44

This week we’ve got an imminent budget resolution vote, a vote on the so-called “SAVE” act and, oh yeah… global markets tumbling because of the stupidest tariffs in our history. Then we’re joined by one of the sharpest minds in Democratic strategy—pollster, author, and truth-teller Cornell Belcher. We dig into what the data’s telling us, and how De…

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The REAL reason for Trump's wildly unpopular tariffs 1:12:00

1M ago1:12:00

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Trump implements disastrous tariff implementation– and importantly, there's a not-so-obvious reason that he’s okay with the results. Brian interviews Pod Save America's Tommy Vietor about the market crash; data scientist Elliot Morris about the implications of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race victory as we head toward 2026; and two candidates: Mall…

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Catherine Rampell on Trump’s Tariffs and DOGE 53:04

1M ago53:04

53:04

Despite widespread warnings about what economic havoc they could cause, Donald Trump announced his plan to put tariffs on nearly every nation in the world. Catherine Rampell, opinion columnist for The Washington Post and co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, gives her instant reaction to Trump's plan. If history (and the current stock market) is any indi…

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386: Xavier Becerra, Gloria Allred, John Phillips 46:45

1M ago46:45

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Xavier Becerra is running for California Governor. He gave the first TV interview of his campaign to FOX 11's statewide political show "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."By The Issue Is

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Is Objectivity Essential to Journalism? 53:15

1M ago53:15

53:15

For decades, objectivity has been cited as journalism's gold standard, promising that journalists would stick “to the facts" and deliver both sides of the story, excluding their personal views. Those in support say it builds trust and gives newsreaders the information they need to form their own opinions. Those against say it suppresses certain val…

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Three to Win! with Yasmin Radjy 1:07:33

1M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Today we talk about massive victories in Wisconsin, Republicans’ shrinking margins in Florida, Cory Booker’s history-making speech (and bladder) and Tesla’s catastrophic new sales numbers. And then we have a very hopeful interview with Yasmin Radji, the Executive Director of Swing Left, about how we can and will win back the House in 2026! Practivi…

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Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Is the Future Bleak? 43:26

1M ago43:26

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Today we’re bringing you an episode of Smart Girl Dumb Questions, the new podcast by one of our frequent guest moderators, Nayeema Raza. Nayeema asks the questions we’re all thinking to big thinkers in this new show. It is brimming with curiosity, open-mindedness and a willingness to learn – values we hold dear at Open to Debate. As fertility rates…

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Trump's Greenland distraction backfires 1:28:50

1M ago1:28:50

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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…

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Jessica Yellin on Our Anxiety Producing News Cycle 37:57

1M ago37:57

37:57

A potentially catastrophic breach of security within The White House has set off alarm bells for both Republicans and Democrats in D.C. Independent journalist Jessica Yellin joins us to discuss SignalGate. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz are both under fire after The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg was added t…

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385: Melanie Mason, Mike Murphy 27:13

1M ago27:13

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This week, POLITICO's Melanie Mason and political strategist Mike Murphy join "The Issue Is:" panel to discuss a big week in politics.By The Issue Is

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Think Twice: About Abundance with Derek Thompson 53:15

1M ago53:15

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Reporter and podcaster Derek Thompson says we’re better at recognizing problems, but our ability to solve them has not improved. How can we make sure meaningful progress occurs? In this conversation with Open to Debate guest moderator Nayeema Raza, Thompson will discuss his new book “Abundance,” rethinking yesterday’s issues to address today’s prob…

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Hands Off Our Social Security with Jon "Bowzer" Bauman 1:10:12

1M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Today we talk about the ridiculous ineptitude of “signal-gate”, the trump regime’s newest effort to end democratically run elections, and speaking of elections, some hopeful results across the Country. Then we have a very informative and important interview about protecting our Social Security with the President of Social Security Works PAC, and fo…

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Trump quietly executes dangerous legal plan 45:50

2M ago45:50

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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://bria…

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Norm Ornstein on Another Terrible Week in D.C. 34:31

2M ago34:31

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It's been another chaotic week in Donald Trump's America, and we're thrilled to have our good friend, Norm Ornstein, back on the podcast. We talk about Trump's Executive Order TO dismantle the Department of Education and what that could mean to communities across the country. We also break down the divisions in the Democratic Party and why Leader C…

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