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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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  • 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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    #CesarChavez #ComedyPodcast #TheGreatAmericanShitshow
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    #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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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • DC Shootings, RFK Jr's Love Life & The Batman Effect

    DC Shootings, RFK Jr's Love Life & The Batman Effect
    Nov 27 2025
    This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, debuted live on YouTube with guests Ritch Shydner, Gini Sikes & Tom Sawyer. Brian opens with breaking news: two National Guardsmen have been shot and killed in Washington, D.C., near the White House. The panel discusses Trump's deployment of the National Guard and active military in blue-state cities, questioning whether it's a deliberate provocation to justify invoking the Insurrection Act and declaring martial law. They draw parallels to Kent State and debate who bears responsibility when troops are placed in harm's way unnecessarily. Other topics covered: RNC lawsuit against Michigan — The Republican National Committee is suing to overturn a Michigan law allowing children of deployed military service members to vote as state residents, even if they've never lived thereLetitia James / Tish James prosecution — Trump's attempt to go after the NY AG backfires when the appointed prosecutor, Lindsay Halligan, botches the case and is ruled ineligible by the judgeFani Willis drops Georgia case — The last remaining January 6th case against Trump is dismissed, cementing his "Houdini" reputation for escaping legal accountabilityJD Vance 2028 — Can Vance win the presidency without Trump's charisma? The panel is skeptical, noting Trump's talent for undermining his own allies, plus Vance's "couch" baggageSexism in American politics — Discussion of why the U.S. still hasn't elected a woman president, touching on Kamala Harris's campaign, the "bro-sphere" effect, and comparisons to Mexico electing a woman leaderRFK Jr.'s love life — Both Cheryl Hines and journalist Olivia Nuzzi have books out about Kennedy; the panel reads his jaw-dropping "poetry" aloudAnti-vaccine movement & public health — Louisiana's new Surgeon General, a COVID vaccine denier with a record-breaking whooping cough outbreak, is tapped as CDC second-in-commandThe Epstein files — Will they ever be released unredacted? The panel debates whether the FBI has scrubbed Republican names and whether the "active investigation" loophole will keep them sealedSupreme Court term limits — Agreement across the panel that lifetime appointments are outdatedThe Batman Effect — A study finds subway passengers behave significantly better when someone dressed as Batman walks through the train carThanksgiving cooking tips — Never wash your turkey before cooking it (it spreads salmonella!) -- Connect with our Guests... #RitchShydner - RitchShydner.com #GiniSikes - GiniSikesComedy.com and @GiniSikes on Instagram #TomSawyer - TomSawyerVoices.com -- #NationalGuard #DCshooting #MartialLaw #InsurrectionAct #JDVance2028 #EpsteinFiles #FaniWillis #RFKJr #AntiVax #PublicHealth #SupremeCourtReform #TermLimits #WomenInPolitics #BatmanEffect #Thanksgiving #PodcastEpisode #LiveStream #ComedyPanel #TrumpAdministration #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 14 mins
  • Cesar Chavez, War In The Middle East, & Fame Affecting Personal Integrity

    Cesar Chavez, War In The Middle East, & Fame Affecting Personal Integrity
    Mar 19 2026

    This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, Brian welcomes back panelists Tom Sawyer, Yayne Abeba, and Jim Vallely, as they discuss current political and social issues. The main topics covered included concerns about Trump's handling of the war in the Middle East, particularly regarding Iran and the situation with Israel, as well as discussions about media censorship and the chilling effect on independent journalism. The panel also addressed the recent New York Times investigation into Cesar Chavez's alleged sexual abuse of young girls, debating whether to "cancel" his legacy and potentially rename streets and institutions bearing his name. Additional topics included discussions about political engagement, the role of non-violent protest, and observations about how success can change people's behavior and attitudes.

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    Connect with our Guests...

    #JimVallely - Wiki Bio

    #TomSawyer - TomSawyerVoices.com

    #YayneAbeba - @YayneAbebaComedy on TikTok

    #CivilRights #CesarChavez #AmericanPolitics #NonviolentProtest #CulturalDiscussion

    #MiddleEastWar #Trump #TheOscars #WillSmith #RyanCoogler #MichaelBJordan

    #CopelandsCorner #PoliticalCommentary #MediaCensorship

    #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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    1 hr and 31 mins
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