Shameless

Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy

By: Brian Tyler Cohen

Narrated by: Brian Tyler Cohen

From the first content creator to interview President Biden, leading progressive voice Brian Tyler Cohen takes a step back from the day-to-day news cycle to explain how American politics has turned into such a dumpster fire—and what Democrats need to do to get us out of it.

In Shameless, Brian Tyler Cohen lays bare the long con of the modern Republican Party. While the radical right continues hiding behind gaslighting maneuvers, artificial slogans, and hollow catchphrases, Cohen’s unflinching narrative illuminates the realities and dangers of the ever-widening gulf between the vaunted Republican brand and their actual behavior.

With a foreword by Congressman Jamie Raskin, drawing on interviews and insights from Pete Buttigieg, Mehdi Hasan, Jen Psaki, and other luminaries of the Left, Cohen reveals:

• How Republicans have leaned on their histor­ical branding to give themselves a permission structure to behave antithetically to everything they say;
• Why the mainstream media has proved itself a willing participant in this ongoing farce—particularly since the rise of toxic, sensational­ist MAGA mania; and
• What lessons Democrats can glean from a clear-eyed view of the landscape we’re operating in—and the steps we must take to rebalance our political landscape.

During this all-hands-on-deck moment in our his­tory, Shameless is essential listening for those seeking to understand our dire situation, and a rallying cry for those fighting to preserve democracy.

©2024 Brian Tyler Cohen (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

Outstanding Perspective on the Evolution of the Conservative Movement, and the Devolution of GOP to become MAGA

BTC provides an outstanding perspective on how the GOP party has devolved to become a party without a cause other than to destroy any form of government in the United States. From congress members like Matt Gatz and MTG, to Trump, the GOP/MAGA movement is not focused on improving this country, but focused on turning back to clock at any cost. From embracing white nationalist, to defunding programs and then declaring them somehow, ironically, unable to function. Well worth the read. I only wish there was a way to get more voters to read this big picture perspective.

The comparisons

After 71 years on this planet. After working fifty years as an RN looking so forward to retirement with my husband of thirty-nine years and raising two amazing young men did I ever believe my hardest challenge would being a part of working to protect our democracy…my rights as a woman and to protect those rights for all girls that will be here when I am gone. But…I sleep well knowing WE WILL NOT GO BACK! Every citizen should LISTEN to this young author tell you in his words what a scary world the far right has made this country for our kids all in the name of power, greed and money!! It’s time to stand up and say “HELL NO!!”

Shameless

Brian did a wonderful job with this book. I am a big fan of his and follow his YouTube and Instagram presentations. I also never miss his podcasts. I’m 81 and have lost sleep over what Trump and the Republicans are doing to my country. Brian has kept me off the ledge and gives me hope for the future of my country, and for my grandchildren’s future as Americans.

Amazing story telling

Brian can write but more so his voice is something I can listen to over and over. Amazing writing and this is why I watch his YouTube videos every day. Thank you so much for all you do for this democracy.

Amazing read/listen 👏🏻

I enjoy the YouTube channel. Shamless was informative & enjoyable. I speed listened to it & will re-listen for talking points with family & friends. Thanks, BTC 👍🏻

Condensed accurate view of the changes in the GOP and their intentions.

I watch Brian's YouTube daily, so I'm obviously biased towards his commitment to Accurate information. 

Behavior that is truly shameful!

I liked the history behind how the Republican party has become the party of Trump and the ways suggested for helping protect our democracy.

Informative

This book is very informative. I’m glad I purchased it. Thank you for all you do.

The way he tells a grand narrative with many personal and relevant examples

I wish it was longer. I would read his second book right now. It's all great to have a political author who I don't have to guess what he's saying.

Riveting, encapsulating, and eye opening

I’m a long time follower of BTC, mostly because of his unapologetic delivery of clap-back facts on the right-wing media machine. He’s a breath of fresh air, who has given me hope to keep going forward when it seemed against the odds, politically speaking. His book is more of that fast-paced, unapologetic, thoughtful, articulate, stripped down information. It primes the pump of democracy and injects a much needed, realistic infusion of plain-talk politics, particularly for Democrats, liberals and progressives. Example: Here’s how/where it started, here’s what the results were, here’s what we should do going forward. Practical, logical, intelligent. I loved that Brian isn’t a political animal. I love that I can relate to him as an everyday person who mirrors my own political values. I wish this was required reading for all Americans.