No Tacos For Tyrants

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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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 ways the Canada could potentially deter US aggression that don't directly involve its military.
Correction: Canada is America's 3rd largest source of imports, not fourth.
If you like history, this a great episode for you!

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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 messaging, the inaction of the Supreme Court, and the unsettling loyalty of Trump’s base. The Muskwatch segment returns, taking aim at Elon Musk’s latest antics, from online sock-puppeting to being an internattion

The episode also takes a look at the situation in South Korea and dives into the legacy of Jimmy Carter, highlighting his signature achievements. Matt shares his 2025 predictions, including the emergence of a new centrist political party and the tech industry’s nuclear-powered future. On a lighter note, he recounts his awe at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour finale and his new love of New Zealand.

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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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