Brian Tyler Cohen, born in 1989, is an American political commentator, author, and host known for his progressive podcast and YouTube channel, 'No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen.' His platform features interviews with political figures, including notable conversations with President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama. Cohen graduated from Lehigh University in 2011 with degrees in business, economics, and English, where he also served as class president.

Cohen's career began with acting roles before transitioning to political content on YouTube in 2018. He launched his podcast in 2020 and has since expanded his media presence, co-hosting other shows and appearing as a political contributor on national television networks. He is also a co-founder of a program aimed at developing progressive creators. Cohen has expressed criticism of mainstream media, advocating for the reach of new media platforms like podcasts and YouTube.

His debut book, 'Shameless: Republicans' Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy,' published in 2024, became a New York Times nonfiction best-seller. A second book, 'The Day After,' was announced for release in 2026, focusing on post-Republican governance and perceived failures of the Democratic Party.

Brian Tyler Cohen is widely recognized for his podcast, 'No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen,' which he launched in June 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. His YouTube channel, established in October 2018, serves as a primary platform for political commentary, interviews with political figures, and live-streamed events. As of early 2026, the channel had amassed over 5 million subscribers and billions of views, highlighting its significant reach. Cohen has interviewed prominent political figures, including President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama, marking key moments in his media career. He has also co-hosted other programs, such as 'Democracy Watch' and 'The Legal Breakdown,' and has been a featured speaker at various conferences. His role as a political contributor for MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) further solidified his presence in national political discourse.

Cohen's work as an author includes his debut book, 'Shameless: Republicans' Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy,' published in August 2024. This book, which achieved the number one spot on The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list, analyzes the state of the Republican Party and offers perspectives on preserving democracy. He has also announced a forthcoming book, 'The Day After,' scheduled for release in 2026, which is set to explore strategies for moving forward after a Republican administration and critique the use of power by both parties. Cohen is a vocal critic of mainstream media, arguing that new media platforms like podcasts and YouTube are more effective in reaching contemporary audiences and influencing political discourse.