Time to Use the GOP's Dirty Tricks Against Them! (w/ Brian Tyler Cohen) | Michael Steele Podcast

[@jenniferdarylslack3493]

Thank you Michael and Brian. I don’t think I have ever respected either of you more than in this conversation. Both so honest, so, so generous, so smart, so funny,.

[@carrerau7138]

What is this with all these cat ladies commenting on leftwing YT videos? Don't you know that you won't have any rights anymore under Trump?

[@bookwoman5130]

Great to see you both together talking political moments.

[@MattWilliamsGMG]

More of this Please 🙏 Convergence in politics, is a healthy community. Make it okay to agree to disagree.

[@joh8912]

And speaking the truth, maybe the democratic may wake up and learn how to use what the Republicans are doing to the very people who voted for them

[@starlessmystery6429]

Actually no. We do not agree with them, ever, no matter what. We need to come at this firmly and say a resounding HELL NO!!!!

[@MattWilliamsGMG]

@starlessmystery6429 I am referring to the pod commentary. They are from opposite sides, and having a healthy discussion.

[@judelineostillien8133]

They need to campaign in red states too even they know their not going to win it.

[@suzanneashe8106]

excellent, informed discussion by two stellar figures in the media landscape...seeking for the most effective way to engage Americans in truth and justice at every level...

[@Marinemomof3Oceanside]

BTC is one if the best! Walks the walk!! ❤️🇺🇲

[@KailuaChick]

Loved this conversation. Michael asks the best questions and Brian is so sharp. Hope to see Michael over on Brian’s channel as well!

[@romecatolico3549]

GREAT INTERVIEW SUPER HEROES 🦸‍♂️ MICHAEL STEELE AND BRIAN TYLER COHEN

[@audreywellham2413]

🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️💙🩺🗽🕊️love you both, please do not stop. I’m a RN, and terrified again. ❤️‍🩹

[@cindycresswell8124]

BTC is a solid, reasonable, thoughtful, and genuine voice.

[@carrerau7138]

No, he is a leftist.

[@melaniemichel8740]

How about the " lock her up " crap? We should have been yelling that during Trump's presidency and especially after January 6th. Bur no everyone was told to simmer down and behave.

[@carrerau7138]

Trump didn't commit any crimes. He did a lot of things you might not have liked (some even I didn't like) but that is not criminal. And no, beating two feckless women in presidential elections doesn't qualify either.

[@sandicampbell3252]

OMG, Brian, you are so spot on! Living in NC I remember trying desparately trying to get Dems out to vote because a few of us saw the redistricting coming at us. We handed Phil Berger and Co. a big fat victory that is over a decade long.

[@marcischwartz3052]

Love you Michael Steele.

[@akbarshoed]

You two have cracked the code! You'll never lose again.

[@lisaswift6157]

Great show. Love Brian ❤️

[@suzimpeters]

Thank you Michael and Brian .

[@TM62588]

As much as I respect both of you and consider you both patriots, whatever, I never I could be as disappointed in my fellow electorate as I am now. It is real simple. Honesty is everything, and we are all victims of some very dishonest people. No one knows how to deal with new political phenom. I guess you have to fight fire with fire. By the way, I have been a Republican for over 40 years. Go figure.

[@djeanshowell9475]

Time for everyone to stand up against Trump great podcast Michael Steele.

[@TheyCheatedTwice]

@@djeanshowell9475 a true waste of time, America just told you so, haha.

[@LibbyLiberal]

@@TheyCheatedTwice😂😂😂😂you will be enjoying those tariffs won’t you fools

[@TheyCheatedTwice]

@ you’re the fool, WE don’t pay the tariffs, genius.

[@pameladelong789]

@@TheyCheatedTwice Oh, but you will!

[@marmed991]

Great podcast! Thank you both!

[@tulaloo6526]

Brian Tyler Cohen is brilliant!

[@TheyCheatedTwice]

No, he isn’t…….look who he voted for!!!

[@elvisnnaemeka6722]

😂. Shows you've no idea what the word "brilliant" means.

[@terri6854]

@@elvisnnaemeka6722 You're good at unintentional irony 😂.

[@terri6854]

@@TheyCheatedTwice Do you stop on green and go on red?

[@TheyCheatedTwice]

@@tulaloo6526 wrong,wrong,WRONG.

[@Robert-os4nj]

Trump "taking an oath"? Means nothing

[@TheMierdogs]

That was my first thought too. Why bother?

[@SortOfEggish]

He's got Ave Maria on a loop in between his ears during everything he finds boring

[@paulsherman184]

The only oath Trump will take is to himself!

[@delta5297]

It means less than nothing. It's a complete mockery of the oath and the office.

[@ronaldking1054]

@@TheMierdogs He through his lawyers claimed the oath could not trigger anything, so yes, it functionally would have no effect according to Trump.

[@Jeannie-d2u]

💙 I NEVER want our playbook to be LIES and Russian PROPAGANDA! 🤨 🇺🇲

[@WinterWitch01]

That’s not what’s being suggested, but Democrats must do something to combat all of this Russian propaganda, because low information voters are buying it lock, stock and barrel

[@chrisj320ac3]

Well, then we're gonna keep losing.

[@dennislopez1272]

You're missing the point. The truth is on our side. How and by whom it is conveyed is the question that must be answered.

[@aaronjjacques]

That literally what it was . The problem.is it didn't work 1. The trumped up charges 2. Doctored photos ( using top secret red for secret/classified documents) 3. Leaking audio which inferred that document which were never collected in raid (iran invasion) were being shown to people without security clearance. .....

[@audkarinen6875]

That’s what it’s been for decades

[@LaurieStone-p3e]

Brian is awesome! Love his podcast. I watch you too Michael! Michael it's time you come over to the Dem's side, your old party is screwed! ❤

[@WinterWitch01]

If they’re unwilling to leave the party after everything the GOP has done, give up. They’re hopeless

[@stephenbevan2320]

Brian Tyler Cohen was part of the problem and is at best a waste of space now, but indeed he is an active Incumberance upon pro democracy politics. He is shallow, weak and petty, as are his analyses. The best thing he could do to help pro democracy movement face the problems of the next 4 years is to GO ON VACATION and come back after the next election.

[@day_dreamer_-9732]

​@@stephenbevan2320damn, can you say... triggered😂

[@terquoisegwyn6225]

Michael has said many times he stays to piss the Republicans off.

[@gillianoneill3375]

@@stephenbevan2320Ooooh somebody is clutching their pearls tightly! 😂😂😂

[@RyanGunn]

It's so nice to hear Michael clearly. The new microphone is fantastic.

[@marcmarc59]

LOVE YOU, MICHAEL!!!! YOUR PODCAST IS THE "BEST"!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@marywolfe3371]

Great, refreshing conversation. Thank you, both!

[@TeresaKlein-rg1ei]

I'm so glad you've had this conversation

[@LynnF-m3k]

Great show guys. Such important topics, on point how the dems need to embrace the new methods of reaching voters.

[@MaryEllison-h3o]

As always on top of your game! I look forward to new videos! 💕😚

[@alexmarcelo6494]

This conversation makes me think that we should have stuck to "they are weird" no matter how annoyed people got at it, until "they are weird" became common sense knowledge.

[@charityandgarrett]

Exactly! They chose Tim Walz and then wasted using him

[@khmanuel]

Except that overall it's the dems who are weird. Does maga have ANYTHING as weird as Rachel Levine? You can't make something real just by repeating it.

[@suzanneashe8106]

exactly!!!!

[@BartJohnson-w5z]

Trouble is, our weaponized shadow government replaced the dementia-riddled cadaver they were outed for concealing for years with an equally incoherent wine mom. You're going to need a lot more than "weird" to overcome that.

[@EarlyRiser71]

Holy cow. You truly have no clue what is happening, huh?

[@susanleininger-9544]

We keep trying to make sense of trump - it’s just not possible. A narcissistic, sociopath can not be understood by people who are not that way. I’m guilty of looking for answers, too. What I don’t understand is how so many people support him, who don’t see through him. People who can’t be convinced of the sincerity of those who do mean well.

[@patj5330]

I so share your frustration. It is mind boggling that people can’t clearly see what is going on and how much trouble we are in even before Jan. 20th.

[@JackKennedy-f5r]

Great show Michael, BTC is a great guest

[@dmarchaeology7682]

Fabulous book Brian.

[@Nat4551]

It wasn't messaging. The Trump campaign (not Republicans in general) did a better job of marketing their false messages. With the media, it's the corporations that own them and the CEO's that run them.

[@marcperrett662]

But "false messages" is your take on it ,,,he has.nt been president for one day yet ! judge him after his term in office ,,,The Dems missed the whole idea of what electing a president means ,,,a change of direction ---different ideology --- 4 years of Joe and Kamala did,nt convince them

[@AlvaSudden]

I called my House Rep, told him NOT to help the GOP fund the government. We've bailed them out on this for years & the need to grow up & take responsibility. If they come crying to us for help, we must GET SOMETHING in return. Like full funding for Ukraine or statehood for Washington DC. Or forget it.

[@bengutfield3344]

Bahahahaha... you don’t know how this works, huh?

[@Robert-os4nj]

Mr Steele - my voice of reason with experience

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Great conversation!

[@cindypoole6792]

Elon getting government welfare...exactly. Thank you Michael & Bryan.

[@gunhedd5375]

Exactly. I’ve heard it many times: “Welfare is for the rich. The rest get ‘rugged individualism.’” I wish “the rest” would wise up to that objective fact. It’s been class warfare for decades and guess who’s been been losing.

[@catherineroberts9084]

Name em and shame em!

[@Prince.Hamlet]

It's obvious what needs to be done. Universal healthcare for all. Quit telling me it can't be done. The fact that there are insurance companies giving us healthcare depending on how it affects their stockholders is INSANE

[@ablinkin65]

It can't be done

[@soulholders]

As this point the average person doesn't believe it can be done, so they need to be shown. A blue state needs to create a public option, and let that trend continue until all the blue states have one and everyone else can be convinced that it would work nationwide. We could've and should've started focusing on this topic at the state level years ago, but better late than never.

[@debrajonet1497]

Great discussion. Ty, Michael Steele and Brian Cohen.

[@kkarlin2936]

Y'all have some amazing insight. Thank you

[@LennySchefke]

BRIAN FOR DNC CHAIR PERIOD

[@BonnieGovoni]

We. Need Michael Steele to go to the Democratic Party or be an independant if he isn’t already and become the DNC chairmen they need his leadership

[@rebeccageiger9110]

The chair of the Wisconsin Dems is running for DNC chair. Check out the Daily Show interview. He's great

[@susanarundel7890]

I wish DJT and Musk would just take their billions and go home and enjoy the rest of their lives and leave us the fuck alone.

[@fleafarts3576]

As a former Democrat It’s soooo easy to see what is wrong with the Democratic Party: - Too far left - Woke ideology - Toxic Feminism & attack on Masculinity - Progressive ideology - Left the middle class & got in bed with Corporations Until they stop lying and running on identity politics, they will get their butts kicked going forward.

[@ElizabethEaton-q8p]

They won't go home till they have also taken all the countries billions as well. Then Elon will trot back to South Africa and the Krushners and Trumps will be living on an.island Tax Haven. 4 years they have had to make a plan 4 years to enact it They will have had plenty of time to use all that classified information they took to use to their full advantage. Actually governing for the people of the country is a smoke screen. Merry Christmas 🎄 😮

[@n0tk0sher]

Especially since Elon made over 50 billion the week after Trump was elected, yet he tells Americans we're going to have to go through hard times for a while before things improve. Why do we let him get away with it?

[@SlamDoug]

Having a likable candidate should not be overlooked. Doesn't matter what the details are if they are confident and comfortable.

[@ronjohnson-r5t]

You don't need to sell out to be aggressive. Moral aggression is what I like to call it.

[@SharonBauer-w8l]

Amazing podcast. Love both of you guys. Please do this again

[@ctrl-shift-run8681]

It takes way more effort to counter a lie... if it is even possible. Some people live in a reality distortion bubble and unless you go into the bubble yourself to pull them out, they will be forever stuck there.

[@jenniferdarylslack3493]

Thank you both!

[@TerryLang-fy9jt]

What worked in the campaign was hope and joy and the honesty of our candidate and her empathy for the people and their concerns. Although there were only a few, more people voted against Trump than for him. One of the big problems is the American public doesn't have a high level of sophistication to get our message . Over 50% of American adults read under the 6th grade level. We are talking over their heads. Trump feeds them simpler messages and appeals to their baser instincts. Maybe Dems should zero in on improving education so more voters can't be hoodwinked and misled by disinformation.

[@sharonbailey6548]

Thank you, gentlemen!

[@robynjoan1778]

I really appreciate BTC. I bought his book "Shameless", and read it in 1 day. It was excellent!!! Thank you also, Michael for the work you do. 😸

[@saundrameyer8994]

Thanks for your presentation of what is needed into the present political atmosphere.

[@TeresaMeyer-d9g]

Bingo! Exactly. They updated to people that have around me are too uninterested to pay attention or to even try to understand our politics .

[@Michigoose]

Love and follow you both. My naive heart shattered for the first time this year when I heard the Pod Save guys talking about George Clooney's article. They'd known the whole time that Joe shouldn't have sought another term.

[@bonniejosavland3227]

If the Dems are working with Healthcare Lobbyists they’d better stop 🛑

[@a5cent]

Why does that only count for Dems? Republicans out and out support the insurance industry as it is and don't want to change it. Is that perfectly fine?

[@JLJones-b2u]

They are. None of these bootlickers are not connected to the health care and real estate cartels.

[@gcoffey613]

Michael, great intro for Brian.

[@smdpc]

Great show. Big Brains working on tough issues. Thank you. 💙

[@saintcirone1]

As far as messaging and branding - Dems need to lean in hard on an Anti-corruption and anti-oligarchic platform and they'll get bipartisan support. Don't press on fringe issues unless they can be tied to corruption and corporate greed and tackled from that point.

[@hrvojesvetec3058]

BTC is 1 of the smartest center-left people around👍👍.Democratic party should listen and learn..

[@JLJones-b2u]

😂😂😂😂 Obviously "barely" left center isn't enough. DUH!

[@JLJones-b2u]

Just more celebrity politics. Gag. Calling the Democrats the "left" is hilarious, actually delusional.

[@JLJones-b2u]

Why should we listen to you guys? The last four years of listening to you clowns delivered fascism Thanks guys. Now GO AWAY.

[@marybrown7203]

​@@JLJones-b2u Hm, although I understand your frustration, suggesting Brian and Michael go away as you visit their discussion is kinda silly.

[@JLJones-b2u]

@@marybrown7203 I keep thinking they'll get smart at some point. So far no --, but hope springs eternal!

[@deerobins9086]

Two of my favourites together. ❤

[@SamanthaChapman-n3c]

Simply wonderful! Thank you for your passion for what you do! 🐱💞

[@lesleyghostdragon3149]

Excellent crossover conversation by two gentlemen I regularly watch and who have me now thinking: political buddy movie..."Cohen and Steele"...👏🎬👏 I'd watch that! 🤓

[@RiLyDemocraShe]

I pre-ordered "Shameless" on Audible as soon as BTC announced it on his channel. He does a fabulous job narrating. It was a great listen.💯💖💖

[@NancyandMaxie]

I adore Brian Tyler Cohon! His book is awesome. It taught me a kot.

[@Lynda-r3m]

When you learn/know your history is why I respect what Steele-Cohen spoke on”Truth never needs Motivation”!!

[@CalliopeLyric]

Great conversation. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

The Democratic Party, as an org, keeps FLUNKING Communications 101.

[@stephenreade6433]

Reduce the costs for everyone, by implementing universal health care for all, paid for by all.... individuals and companies.

[@MichellePisa-j3q]

This was a fascinating conversation because you both have such different life experiences and viewpoints! I'm gonna be buying BTCs book tomorrow!

[@julievalentine1586]

These are two of my favorite people on one podcast. Hopefully, you will do more in the future.

[@patj5330]

Great conversation. You have enlightened and educated many of us regarding the basic differences between the two parties and where my party falls short with no clear vision of how we adapt to the changing landscape. Why the Democrats cannot control the narrative so American people STOP voting against their best interests has always been a puzzle. Thank you Michael and BTC. I look forward to more conversations like this.

[@alexcontrerasnegativened7777]

OH MY GLOB BRAIN TYLER COHEN ON THE BULWARK?!!!!!!!!!🎉

[@reneebryant42]

Dems need to think they are 2nd grade teachers. Maybe some rhymes.... colorful posters? Helping these voters learn to think their way out of a wet paper bag.

[@berthaalvarado8184]

Interesting and informative discussion, thank you Gentlemen

[@MelissaElbert-yt2hp]

I was a buyer of this book as a pre-order! Love BTC! Watch everything he posts!

[@kellyeberhardt3162]

I’m enjoying this conversation so much!! BTC is not only a brilliant observer of our human condition, but a great explainer.

[@leahjenika2924]

The problem is that our Government institutions have never held Trump accountable. Our Media have never held Trump accountable. If they had, in the first place, we wouldn't be here! THAT is the issue. What is the psychology behind that? This isn't about what the Democrats need to do. Our Leadership need therapy and to take a long deep look at themselves.

[@jenniferdarylslack3493]

Democrats need to go after insurance companies. Now. Big time.

[@suzanneashe8106]

brilliant

[@carrerau7138]

How would they "go after" anyone when the GOP has the Presidency, the DOJ, the Senate, the House plus a constitution-loving majority at the Supreme Court? Care to elaborate?

[@browneyedgirl6050]

​@carrerau7138 bring up bills, again and again. Make it known the Republicans voted it down. That's really all they can do. Or if states have a program bring loud attention to that.

[@caroleboots7591]

Thank goodness for Brian 🇨🇦

[@polkslanding09]

Really appreciate this conversation.

[@darrylstone6217]

The portion of the interview you placed at the beginning of this presentation is key. Campaign money should have been spent to get those few millions of voters that didn't vote this time but voted for Biden 4 years ago. 77 million voted for trump, 74 million for Kamala Harris. That's a difference of 3 million votes. Those campaign groups that got the vote out for Biden weren't given funding this time by the Dem party. ???

[@LibbyLiberal]

Actually the final numbers are 1.9 million difference not 3 million. Or was the slimmest win ever 1.5%

[@darrylstone6217]

​@@LibbyLiberal thanks for that info. Very frustrating that the gameplan didn't get those votes out. Dems need to also investigate votes going to Dem state candidates but not to Kamala in swing states - Sexism or was it nefarious

[@TerryLang-fy9jt]

Really good discussion. Thanks to both of you.

[@michelerokes3665]

You both made a knowledgeable interview that really hit on so many points. I learned quite a bit.

[@melissad8824]

Brian has always understood just how shallow humans are. It's all about the packaging. Want people to listen to you? Stop looking like a dang fool while you ask for people's trust and time while they listen to you. Brian has always been a class act with how he dresses and speaks, and as a result, people listen to him.

[@melissapollom427]

The Republicans in the state of Ohio have gerrymandering the hell out of the state.

[@VickieHughesChupp]

Love you both. Brian’s book is worth reading. Michael’s humor is priceless.

[@WackadoodleMalarkey]

The primaries are already beginning, onwards, friends! 💙⚔️ 💙

[@lukebarrett7531]

Boom boom boom!!!

[@tawanawilliams6296]

Democrats are constantly bumfuzzled. I taught and teach civics. I did a whole video on gerrymandering and I swear my students struggled to understand it. I wound up having to do another class. Americans need civics. All Americans.

[@janehall25]

Time to fight back

[@smith...1]

Great interview Michael. Please have Brian again, soon. Love and support from Canberra Australia 🌏

[@Jeffo2024]

MESSAGING!!!

[@kimzimmerman2492]

Such an enjoyable time I spent watching the podcast! This is what I miss about true politics and the ability to disagree but have a congenial conversation in which one side isn’t over talking above the other and trying to push their point (as it is the only right answer) and if you disagree then you are wrong! Now as Tip O’Neal would say enough said “let’s go have a beer!”

[@sharonj5574]

Great conversation and insights. How can we get party leaders to listen to this?

[@wendyratliff4604]

That’s right .. ppl have been hiding behind their own shadows .. everyone has good and evil in them .. which one ya gunna let see light ? How ya gunna act ? It matters !!

[@sandrawhisler1545]

Love to see these guys together. I would like to see you each start focusing on one corrupt industry and magnifying what we know they are doing. Use data, not just opinion. One could start with health insurance, another could start with pharmaceutical industry. If we are going to get our news here, we need you to give us news. I like to listen to some opinion, but I think if each pro democracy site picked one corporate area or one aspect of how the corporations work to take money from public coffers, we might see some different people start to pay attention. Thank you both.

[@kkarlin2936]

💙💙💙

[@lizjka8281]

Replace Joe and Mika with real left wing podcasts, in-depth point/counterpoint debates, etc.

[@katevalentine7075]

Yes😂

[@AM-fs1je]

Yes, something worth watching. And NO bloviating joe!

[@SharonSmith-c3l]

Great show! Thanks, guys!

[@hopepatterson3808]

One of your best episodes. Very thought provoking. I look forward to the book.