# The New Rules for the Post-Trump Era | Brian Tyler Cohen

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Podcast: [Defending Democracy with Marc Elias](https://stenobird.com/podcast/defending-democracy-with-marc-elias-5919693)
Published: 2026-04-21T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/democracydocket/episodes/The-New-Rules-for-the-Post-Trump-Era--Brian-Tyler-Cohen-e3i6o0h
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Duration seconds: 2864

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Brian Tyler Cohen joins Marc Elias to discuss why an eagerness to fight should be the Democratic Party’s North Star. In this interview, they break down Donald Trump's increasing desperation, the importance of a Democratic media-ecosystem, and Brian's new book, "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World." Brian Tyler Cohen — The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/thedayafter Support Democracy Docket's mission: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-tuesday 00:00 Today’s Guest: Brian Tyler Cohen 00:51 Trump’s Desperation & What Happens Before the Midterms 03:19 Why Republicans Stay Loyal to Trump 07:09 Why Democrats Are Overperforming Right Now 09:28 The Day After: Brian Tyler Cohen’s New Book Explained 13:14 Why Democrats Fail to Use Power Effectively 17:14 The Rise of Progressive Media & Digital Influence 23:34 Why Collaboration Matters in Political Media 27:13 Redistricting Battles & The Fight for the House 38:38 Obama Interview, Viral Moments & Final Takeaways

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