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  • Shameless

  • Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy
  • By: Brian Tyler Cohen
  • Narrated by: Brian Tyler Cohen
  • Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (736 ratings)

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Shameless

By: Brian Tyler Cohen
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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
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Great read and informative!

I absolutely love listening to Brian. He is so pationate about our democracy and it shows in this book! I have been keeping informed and watching his videos, where he has been telling us about this book now for a while. I had to get it and listen for.myself. Not disappointed Great job BTC!! and Congrats! 💙Vote Blue!💙

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All the receipts!

I wish everyone would read this book! It would change everything. Knowledge is motivation.
I AM SO GLAD I PURCHASED THIS BOOK! Thank Brian. I am also glad you chose to read it. Fantastic! Don’t stop now!

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Poking holes in potatoes

I watch the author’s YouTube videos where he covers everything and everyone political. This book is a good example of what he delivers on a regular basis. Clear, honest and informative.

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Makes tons of sense

So smart! I love watching Bryan Taylor Cohen on YouTube - great listen! More words to get to minimum. Here are more words.

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Incredible insight, excellent delivery!

This book provides an incredible amount of information in an concise and accessible way! Now let's go poke holes in potatoes!

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Insightful

everything I have come to expect from sharp-witted, well-spoken, democracy loving BTC.
Brian, the bit about your mom put a lump in my throat❤️

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A story of facts

BTC is a political trailblazer and he will be the one I’ll be following for my information, he does the fact checking for you!

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Excellent

The book was well thought out taking the reader step by step outlining the plan to undermine our Democracy.

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Well read---a perspective on U.S. politics and media

A refreshing perspective on current and recent historical events that have shaped the U.S. political environment. A thought provoking call to awarenrss of the fragility of our democracy and the truth that it's survival is wrapped up in the choice of those who govern to do so with honor and respect.

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Perfect title!!

BTC lays it all out…just how I like it!! Easy to follow and understand! Many thanks to BTC for writing this book!

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