
No Tacos For Tyrants
A sensible left podcast with entrepreneur, game designer, and traveler Matt Mihaly, who takes on politics, news, culture, finance and more in his own irreverent and unfiltered way.
Episodes
19 episodes
Markets Crash, Interest Rates Rise, Trump Folds Like Cardboard
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 no...
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Episode 18
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34:37

Trump's Nazi Tactics, Peter Thiel's Prophet, and Rewriting History
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 ...
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Episode 17
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35:13

With Emmy Durham: An American in Wartime Ukraine
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 fro...
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Episode 16
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27:57

Elon's Musk and The Death of American Soft Power
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, l...
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Episode 15
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41:40
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Dictatorship for Dummies: Lessons From History's Worst People
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 infam...
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Episode 14
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56:00

Trump Is Putin's Bitch, The Nazi Playbook, and Vance Can't Ski
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...
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Episode 13
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25:30

The Trumpocalypse Accelerates, Ave Melania, and That F*cking Guy
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, ou...
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Episode 12
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29:23

Project 2025 Is Guiding America's Descent Into Fascism
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
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Episode 11
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40:28

Shame Is Dead, The Drunk Is SecDef, and Elon Was Just Hailing A Taxi
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 administratio...
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Episode 10
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37:33

The Resistance Is Done, Long Live The Revolution
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...
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Episode 9
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27:53

Manifest Destiny and Why The US Would Ultimately Lose An Invasion Of Canada
Matt covers the history of Manifest Destiny in America, talks about why Trump's threats to annex Canada are not unprecedented in the US's history, runs down how he thinks a full-blown US invasion of Canada would go, and finally, discusses three...
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Episode 8
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35:55

MAGA's Awful Reaction To The California Fires
Matt lays into Trump and his little MAGA hobgoblins on their disgusting reaction to the devastating fires in California. Short bonus episode. One place you could donate to help: World Central Kitchen. They ...
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4:53

Insurrections, Legacies, and Predictions
Episode 7 of No Tacos for Tyrants starts the year with a look at the unfortunate political realities of 2025. Host Matt Mihaly reflects on the anniversary of January 6th and breaks down the failures of Democratic messagin...
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Episode 7
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32:55

Matt Explains: Bitcoin
Ever wanted a simple and non-technical explanation of what, exactly, Bitcoin is and why it's gotten so much attention? Then this is the episode for you! Matt explains why Bitcoin exists and how it works in non-technical terms that ...
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Episode 6
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31:34

Moms, Markets, and Messiahs
Episode 5 of No Tacos for Tyrants is a whirlwind of political chaos, personal karma, and a journey into the absurdity of our modern world. Host Matt Mihaly kicks off with a savage takedown of Thanksgiving family dynamics ...
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Episode 5
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43:45

Dems Play Checkers, Repubs Play Call Of Duty
Join me as I dive into another chaotic week of politics, culture, and everything in between. From the absurdities of Matt Gaetz’s new side hustle on Cameo to the SecDef nominee's hard-on for killing Americans, we'll look at the absurity of the ...
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Episode 4
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25:45

Bitcoin, Brinksmanship, and Broken Systems
In this episode of No Tacos For Tyrants, host Matt Mihaly gets into the intersection of high-stakes geopolitics, oligarchic influence, and the ever-growing role of Bitcoin in shaping the next era of American power.From North Korea...
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Episode 3
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30:09
