In this episode, Matt dives into the tangled mess of Trump's tariff policies and the far-reaching economic consequences they've triggered. With his usual firebrand style, Matt unpacks the absurd logic behind the tariffs, exposing how they’re not only poorly calculated but economically destructive—hurting consumers, scaring investors, and putting America’s financial reputation on the chopping block. He breaks down the real reason Trump folded on his tariff threats—the bond market's ominous signals—and explains in plain language how rising interest rates are a flashing red warning light for recession.

But this episode isn’t just economic doomscrolling. In the “Three Good Things” segment, Matt lifts spirits with stories of resistance, resilience, and one heroic rat named Ronan who’s saving lives in Cambodia. From a stirring anti-Trump protest to a unanimous Supreme Court decision pushing back on unlawful detentions, Matt reminds us that the fight isn’t over—and that hope, humor, and a little righteous rage still have a seat at the table.

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In this episode, Matt delivers a blistering critique of the Trump administration's continuing march towards facism. Topics include a sweeping executive order aimed at censoring museums and rewriting American history, escalating threats against Iran, and the coercion of major law firms into supporting the administration's causes under threat of retribution. The episode also exposes ICE's disturbing due process violations and Trump’s efforts to undermine elections through voter suppression tactics.

The podcast then shifts to a sharp takedown of Elon Musk’s public image and declining Tesla brand, highlighting bizarre AI-generated family ads and his daughter’s public mockery. The host also dissects Curtis Yarvin’s neo-reactionary ideology, revealing the dangerous appeal of technocratic monarchy to Silicon Valley elites. Despite the dark subject matter, the episode ends on a hopeful note: a rousing speech from Connecticut AG William Tong, legal accountability for Brazil’s Bolsonaro, and a glowing review of the new show The Studio.

Stay spicy, friends!

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Emmy Durham and her husband Rocky moved to Ukraine a couple of months after Russia invaded. They sold everything they had and have lived in Ukraine for the past 3 years helping displaced families, frontline soldiers, and even pets suffering from the war. 

Join us for an interview with Emmy and find out what it's like to run towards a war rather than away, how the people in Ukraine reacted to the disgraceful Trump/Zelensky meeting in the Oval Office, and what it's like to live in Ukraine today.

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Trump’s on a mission—to turn the U.S. from the global leader into an banana republic dumpster fire. In this episode, we break down how his administration is systematically dismantling America’s soft power while targeting dissidents, scholars, lawyers, and the media to consolidate control. 

Meanwhile, Elon Musk is busy selling cologne to incels, and Trump is giving him a free White House infomercial. Because of course he is. This timeline is ridiculous.

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From Julius Caesar’s backstabbing demise to Pinochet’s semi-voluntary exit, authoritarian regimes rarely end the way their leaders expect. In this episode of No Tacos for Tyrants, we delve into the rise and fall of history’s most infamous strongmen—how they gained power, how they held onto it, and the often brutal ways they lost it. Whether it’s Napoleon overextending into Russia, Stalin’s death loosening his iron grip, or Idi Amin fleeing into exile, each dictator’s downfall offers a lesson in hubris, power, and the inevitable cracks in their control.

But what about the authoritarians who are still in power? We also look at Putin’s modern-day stranglehold on Russia and America’s own democratic backsliding. Remember: the past may not repeat itself exactly, but it does often rhyme.

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Trump is groveling at Putin’s feet harder than ever, and the GOP is fully leaning into authoritarianism. In this episode, we break down Trump’s latest pathetic display of submission to Russia, his ongoing efforts to dismantle democracy, and the eerie parallels between his administration and some of history’s worst dictators. From consolidating power through executive overreach to purging independent agencies and forcing propaganda down America’s throat, it’s clear that Trump isn’t just flirting with fascism—he’s putting a ring on it. Meanwhile, the GOP is demanding Zelensky “show gratitude” or step aside, because apparently, their foreign policy now revolves around how much ass-kissing Trump receives. And let’s not forget the billionaires bending the knee—Meta and Twitter are literally paying Trump off, while other media giants scramble to stay in his good graces.

But it’s not all doom and gloom, Taco Nation. Protests are spreading, the public is waking up, and even some GOP loyalists are visibly uncomfortable with how deep Trump’s self-inflicted humiliation goes. Stay spicy, Taco Nation!

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In this episode of No Tacos for Tyrants, we break down the latest MAGA corruption spree. Trump’s cutting Biden’s security clearance out of spite, hinting at a Canadian invasion, and wasting millions on a Super Bowl stunt. Pam Bondi, our new AG, is gutting anti-corruption efforts while cashing foreign checks, and Project 2025 is setting the stage for autocracy. Meanwhile, Trump’s cronies are testing ways to ignore the courts, and the GOP’s performative cruelty knows no bounds. But it’s not all bad! Trump's crypto coin is dropping as is Tesla stock, and I made another song and video - Ave Melania.

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Trump’s second-term playbook isn’t just a chaotic series of revenge plots—it’s an organized, premeditated plan to consolidate power, gut government agencies, and enforce a hard-right, Christian nationalist agenda. It’s called Project 2025, and it is being rolled out right now.

In this episode, we break down its origins, the Heritage Foundation’s role in shaping it, and how Trumpworld—including Silicon Valley’s most unhinged cabal of billionaires—is working to seize control of America’s future. From mass firings in the civil service to draconian immigration crackdowns, massive executive overreach, and the looming death of democratic institutions, this is the authoritarian roadmap we can’t afford to ignore.

What’s happening, what’s coming next, and—most importantly—what the hell we can do about it for now. 

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Donald Trump’s second term is off to a chaotic, dangerous, and shameless start. From the absurd grift of Trumpcoin and Melania’s competing coin fiasco to the reckless pardoning of January 6th insurrectionists, it’s clear that this administration has no intention of playing by the rules. In this episode, we break down the unprecedented shamelessness of Trump’s new cabinet picks, the assault on birthright citizenship, and the chilling parallels to historical fascist playbooks.

And this episode has a fan-favorite Muskwatch segment, talking about why Elon Musk’s Nazi salutes at a far-right rally is just another step in normalizing the terrible, why he seems to never criticize China, and how Trump dissed him by not including him on the Stargate announcement.

Buckle up, because this administration is already redefining how low it can go—and it’s only been a week.

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The Orange Menace takes office today and No Tacos For Tyrants is double-dipping into the salsa of revolution! 

Matt talks about Biden's farewell speech and wonders why he didn't do more about the things he warns about while he could. He covers the terrible brand that the Democratic party has today, and how we need a drastic shakeup that gets rid of the gerontocracy and builds a compelling brand that can attract people back to the big tent that the Democratic Party used to be, because that's the only way we can truly defeat MAGA permanently.

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