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Copeland's Corner with Brian Copeland

Copeland's Corner with Brian Copeland

By: Brian Copeland & Go-To Productions
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 Think you know what happened this week? Think again. Hosted by the Bay Area's own Brian Copeland, a longtime Actor, Comedian, Author, Playwright, Television and Radio Personality. Copeland's Corner is a weekly mashup of news, interviews and comedy.2020 Brian Copeland Politics & Government
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  • Iran Ceasefire, The 25th Amendment, & Technology's Impact On Human Behavior

    Iran Ceasefire, The 25th Amendment, & Technology's Impact On Human Behavior
    Apr 9 2026
    In this week’s Copeland’s Corner, Brian is joined by Tom Sawyer, Laura House, and Ngaio Bealum for a lively and wide-ranging conversation that blends political commentary, comedy industry insights, and cultural reflection. The panel dives into the Iran ceasefire controversy, analyzing President Trump’s concessions and the administration’s chaotic foreign policy approach. They debate the 25th Amendment, impeachment limits, and the political paralysis surrounding presidential accountability. The group also explores the radicalization of Trump’s base, the role of social media algorithms in spreading misinformation, and the normalization of incivility in American politics. Beyond politics, the comedians share personal stories from the stand-up circuit, including memories of San Francisco’s comedy scene, the evolution of crowd work culture, and how social media metrics now drive bookings. They discuss the decline of nuanced humor, the challenges of “punching up” versus “punching down,” and why conservative comedy often struggles to connect with mainstream audiences. The episode closes with reflections on technology’s impact on human behavior, the changing nature of satire, and the enduring need for humor as a coping mechanism in turbulent times. Highlights... Trump’s Iran ceasefire and the illusion of victoryThe 25th Amendment’s limits and political gridlockOnline radicalization and the shrinking MAGA baseMedia ethics: interviewing controversial figures like WeinsteinComedy’s evolution from crafted material to viral crowd workThe cultural divide in humor and political satireRemembering comedian Jim Short and the post-9/11 comedy era -- Connect with our Guests... #LauraHouse - LauraHouse.com and @ImLauraHouse on Instagram #NgaioBealum - @Ngaio420 on Instagram #TomSawyer - TomSawyerVoices.com -- #IranCeasefire #ForeignPolicy #TrumpAdministration #25thAmendment #PoliticalAccountability #USPolitics #PresidentialPower #MAGA #OnlineRadicalization #SocialMediaAlgorithms #MediaEthics #WeinsteinInterview #CancelCulture #CulturalDoubleStandards #SocialMediaInfluence #EchoChambers #AlgorithmEffect #PublicDiscourse #TechAndSociety #DigitalCulture #AttentionEconomy #SocialChange #CulturalShift #OnlineBehavior #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast Hosted by the Bay Area's own Brian Copeland, a longtime Actor, Comedian, Author, Playwright, Television and Radio Personality. Brian and The Copeland's Corner Network of content creators provide a weekly mashup of news, interviews and comedy.--For more from Brian...Visit his website: www.BrianCopeland.comFollow on Social Media: Instagram - @CopelandsCorner & @BrianCopieEmail: BrianCopelandShow@Gmail.com --Copeland's Corner is Created, Hosted, & Executive Produced by Brian Copeland. This Show is Recorded & Mixed by Charlene Goto with Go-To Productions. Visit Go-To Productions for all your Podcast & Media needs.Our Booking Producer is Tom Sawyer. For any show inquiries, please email CopelandsCornerPodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Record-Low Approval Ratings, Reinstating the Draft & Cultural Identity

    Record-Low Approval Ratings, Reinstating the Draft & Cultural Identity
    Apr 2 2026
    In this week’s Copeland’s Corner, Brian welcomes comedians Natasha Muse, Monique Marvez, and Carlos Alazraqui. The panel delivered a lively, politically charged and comedic discussion covering everything from Trump’s record-low approval ratings to cultural identity and representation in entertainment. Highlights: Political Pulse: The group analyzed new polling showing Trump’s approval at 33%, with deep disapproval on inflation, gas prices, and the economy. They debated whether his base is fracturing, referencing the surprising turnout at “No Kings” rallies in red states.Foreign Policy & War in Iran: The comics questioned U.S. motives for military action in Iran, suggesting it’s a distraction from domestic issues. They discussed NATO tensions and the global response to U.S. policy.Mandatory Military Service Debate: Sparked by Rob Schneider’s comments, the panel explored the idea of reinstating the draft. Carlos and Monique shared personal and generational perspectives on military service, while Brian recalled performing for troops abroad.Immigration & Birthright Citizenship: The Supreme Court’s hearing on Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship led to a passionate exchange about immigration, open borders, and the fear of America’s demographic shift.Cultural Identity & Representation: Carlos reflected on assimilation pressures growing up Latino in California, while Monique and Brian discussed Hollywood’s history of whitewashing and evolving attitudes toward ethnic casting.Political Scandals & Relationships: The group dissected the Christy Noem story, kink-shaming in politics, and parallels to past scandals involving public figures. They debated authenticity, hypocrisy, and the cost of maintaining appearances.Environmental Racism & Inequality: The conversation turned to systemic inequities, from freeway zoning in Oakland to pollution in low-income communities, highlighting how environmental and racial justice intersect.Comedy & Career Reflections: The panel reminisced about Rob Schneider’s career, the evolution of comedy, and how performers adapt to stay relevant. Upcoming Gigs: Carlos Alazraqui: Performing in a live reading of Fern Gully on April 22 at Dynasty Typewriter (benefit for rainforest and climate causes).Monique Marvez: Headlining Hermosa Comedy & Magic Club (April 30) and Throckmorton Theatre (May 12).Brian: Hosting Comedy in the Plaza in San Leandro on July 18, benefiting the Davis Street Family Resource Center. -- Connect with our Guests... #CarlosAlazraqui - CarlosAlazraqui.com #MoniqueMarvez - MoniqueMarvez.com & @MoniqueMarvez on Instagram #NatashaMuse - NatashaMuse.com -- #TrumpPolls #NoKingsRallies #BirthrightCitizenship #ImmigrationDebate #USPolitics #EnvironmentalJustice #RepresentationMatters #TrumpApprovalRatings #Election2026 #PoliticalSatire #IranConflict #NATO #ForeignPolicyDebate #Project2025 #ReligiousRight #MandatoryService #MilitaryDraft #RobSchneiderComments #VeteransVoices #USOMemories #ComedyForTheTroops #BirthrightCitizenship #ImmigrationDebate #OpenBorders #SupremeCourt #AmericanIdentity #DemographicShift #EnvironmentalJustice #RacialInequality #NIMBY #OaklandFreeways #ClimateAwareness #RepresentationMatters #LatinoVoices #HollywoodCasting #AssimilationStories #CulturalIdentity #ComedyAndDiversity #ChristyNoem #PoliticalScandals #KinkShaming #PublicImage #MediaControversy #ComedyPodcast #FernGullyLive #ThrockmortonTheatre #HermosaComedyClub #SanLeandroEvents #DavisStreetCenter #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast Hosted by the Bay Area's own Brian Copeland, a longtime Actor, Comedian, Author, Playwright, Television and Radio Personality. Brian and The Copeland's Corner Network of content creators provide a weekly mashup of news, interviews and comedy.--For more from Brian...Visit his website: www.BrianCopeland.comFollow on Social Media: Instagram - @CopelandsCorner & @BrianCopieEmail: BrianCopelandShow@Gmail.com --Copeland's Corner is Created, Hosted, & Executive Produced by Brian Copeland. This Show is Recorded & Mixed by Charlene Goto with Go-To Productions. Visit Go-To Productions for all your Podcast & Media needs.Our Booking Producer is Tom Sawyer. For any show inquiries, please email CopelandsCornerPodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Shadow Banning, A Ceasefire Proposal & Jesse Ventura's Challenge For Barron Trump

    Shadow Banning, A Ceasefire Proposal & Jesse Ventura's Challenge For Barron Trump
    Mar 26 2026

    This week’s Copeland’s Corner tackled a wide range of political, social, and cultural issues when Brian is joined by Dana Gould, Blaine Capatch, and Cathy Sorbo.

    The panel opened with a discussion on social media censorship and shadow banning, as Dana and Brian shared personal experiences of reduced reach on TikTok and Facebook for political content. This led into a deeper conversation about media consolidation, tracing its roots to the 1996 Telecommunications Act and the growing concern over a new merger that could give one company control of nearly 90% of U.S. broadcast coverage.

    The group then analyzed Trump’s Iran ceasefire proposal, with Dana and Blaine describing it as political theater and market manipulation. They debated Iran’s distrust of U.S. negotiations, the economic fallout of rising gas prices, and the moral implications of voters prioritizing cheap goods over ethical governance.

    Later, the conversation turned to political corruption, insider trading, and Trump’s family’s Middle East dealings, followed by a spirited exchange about voter responsibility and the consequences of apathy.

    The panel also discussed Jesse Ventura’s challenge to Barron Trump to enlist in the military, using it as a springboard to critique class privilege and the lack of accountability among political elites.

    In a powerful segment, Cathy led a discussion on the Cesar Chavez sexual assault allegations, arguing that removing his name from public spaces is appropriate and long overdue. The group compared liberal and conservative responses to disgraced historical figures, noting how liberals tend to remove problematic symbols while conservatives often double down.

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    Connect with our Guests...

    #DanaGould - DanaGould.com

    #BlaineCapatch - Nerd Poker Podcast.

    #CathySorbo - CathySorbo.com and @CathySorbo on IG

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    #PoliticalComedy #MediaConsolidation #SocialMediaCensorship #IranPolicy
    #CesarChavez #ComedyPodcast #TheGreatAmericanShitshow
    #TrumpIranPolicy #IranCeasefire #MarketManipulation #PoliticalCorruption
    #VoterResponsibility #USPolitics
    #MediaConsolidation #SocialMediaCensorship #ShadowBanning
    #LegacyReevaluation #Accountability #HistoricalFigures
    #CancelCultureDebate #EthicalLeadership #PublicMemory

    #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines

    #CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast

    #PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast

    Hosted by the Bay Area's own Brian Copeland, a longtime Actor, Comedian, Author, Playwright, Television and Radio Personality. Brian and The Copeland's Corner Network of content creators provide a weekly mashup of news, interviews and comedy.

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    For more from Brian...

    Visit his website: www.BrianCopeland.com

    Follow on Social Media:

    Instagram - @CopelandsCorner & @BrianCopie

    Email: BrianCopelandShow@Gmail.com

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    Copeland's Corner is Created, Hosted, & Executive Produced by Brian Copeland.

    This Show is Recorded & Mixed by Charlene Goto with Go-To Productions. Visit Go-To Productions for all your Podcast & Media needs.

    Our Booking Producer is Tom Sawyer.

    For any show inquiries, please email CopelandsCornerPodcast@gmail.com


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