Copeland's Corner with Brian Copeland

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, with guests Nicole Boxer, Hal Sparks, and Tom Sawyer — the gang dug into the midterm election results, with Nicole attributing Democratic success to a generational shift in candidate quality and authenticity, while Hal argued Trump's attacks on Senator Cornyn helped flip Texas.Hot Talk Topics:Election analysis: Democrats took both houses of Congress (at least 55 Senate seats, a minimum of 255 House seats) plus several state legislatures (Texas House/Senate, North Carolina, Georgia, New Hampshire, Michigan), with historic wins including the first Latina female Texas governor and first Latino California governor.2028 outlook: Discussion of JD Vance's chances (backed by Peter Thiel and Elon Musk), Jon Ossoff's rising profile, speculation about John Thune, and debate over whether Kamala Harris could win nationally.Dark money & Prop 40: California's Proposition 40 billionaire tax failed after opponents (including Sergey Brin, $100M) spent $350M versus $35M from supporters; Elon Musk spent $700 million on Republican candidates nationally.Congressional oversight priorities: No-bid contracts tied to the Trump family, the Epstein files, and Pete Hegseth's alleged misuse of military funds for political purposes were floated as early investigation targets.Lighter segments: Hal announced a Virgin Hotel Vegas residency and a December 1st Whiskey A Go Go show in LA with John Waite opening; Nicole shared her debut poetry book "XO" releases November 16th; the group also traded favorite love songs.--Connect with our Guests...#HalSparks - HalSparks.com & @HalSparks on Instagram & @InfotainmentWars on YouTube#NicoleBoxer - @NicBoxer on Instagram#TomSawyer - TomSawyerVoices.com--#MidtermElections #DemocraticWave #PoliticalPodcast #ElectionAnalysis #Prop40 #JDVance #Oversight2026 #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast#ComedyNewsShow #CurrentEventsComedy #NewsCommentaryShow#WeeklyComedyTalk #BayAreaTalkShow #ComedyPodcastInterviews #ComedyPodcastHost 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: [email protected] --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 [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, with featured guests Monique Marvez, Jann Karam, and Ritch Shydner discus the upcoming election just days away. They talk Nate Silver's polling models giving Democrats over 90% odds of taking the House and over 70% for the Senate, alongside Trump administration subpoenas targeting voter records in a dozen states.--Connect with our Guests...#MoniqueMarvez - MoniqueMarvez.com & @MoniqueMarvez on Instagram#JannKaram - JannKaram.com and @JannKaramComedian on Instagram#RitchShydner - RitchShydner.com--#MidtermElections #CaliforniaProp40 #BillionaireTax #TransgenderCampaignAds#CassidyHutchinson #HydeAmendment #SAVEAct #SergeyBrin #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast#ComedyNewsShow #CurrentEventsComedy #NewsCommentaryShow#WeeklyComedyTalk #BayAreaTalkShow #ComedyPodcastInterviews #ComedyPodcastHost 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: [email protected] --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 [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, with featured panelists Tom Sawyer, Kevin Avery, and Jim Vallaly, centered on the upcoming midterm elections, with discussion of Trump's approval ratings bottoming out at 30-31% and the Justice Department's plan to deploy roughly 1,000 election monitors across all 50 states on election day. The panel debated whether Trump supporters should be characterized as "stupid" or "gullible," with Jim pushing back against the term "stupid" while Brian argued many of these voters are "completely and totally resistant to facts" after investing years of relationships and personal cost into their beliefs 1. The conversation then shifted to the SEIU Local 1000 one-day strike by 100,000 California state employees over pay and remote-work flexibility, with Jim arguing remote work arrangements should be voluntary and tied to potential pay trade-offs. Jim also shared behind-the-scenes insight from writing on The Golden Girls, describing it as "lightning in a bottle" due to exceptional casting and Susan Harris's character work, while dispelling exaggerated rumors of hostility between Bea Arthur and Betty White.The second half covered lighter and more varied territory, including Democratic plans to issue subpoenas on day one if Congress flips, with Kevin cautioning against empty follow-through and Tom advocating for building legal groundwork rather than pursuing another impeachment. The group also discussed Catholic upbringing and how church community dynamics have shifted since the 1950s-60s, road rage and driving etiquette stories (including Kevin recounting a high-speed chase from his youth), and the television/film industry including Netflix's layoffs and the shrinking size of writers' rooms. Halloween was a recurring theme, with Brian noting there is only one documented case of poisoned candy in American history, and the panel closing with a debate over gender-swapped casting (like Sherri Shepherd playing the genie in Broadway's Aladdin) and reminiscing about classic shows like The Rockford Files and Jim's personal story about meeting James Garner.--Connect with our Guests...#KevinAvery - @KevinAveryComedy on Instagram and his Maximum Film! Podcast#JimVallely - Wiki Bio#TomSawyer - TomSawyerVoices.com--#MidtermElections #VoterFraud #TransgenderMisinformation #DemocraticStrategy#SEIU #SEIULocal1000 #TheGoldenGirls #NetflixLayoffs #Religion #Community #Catholic #RoadRage #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast#ComedyNewsShow #CurrentEventsComedy #NewsCommentaryShow#WeeklyComedyTalk #BayAreaTalkShow #ComedyPodcastInterviews #ComedyPodcastHost 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: [email protected] --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 [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, with panelists Tom Sawyer, Cathy Sorbo, and Ngaio Bealum, opened with a lively discussion of comedian Shane Gillis's controversial SNL monologue, where he made remarks about women's gym attire that sparked backlash for misogyny, alongside an accidental on-air F-bomb. The panel debated what makes comedy endure, contrasting comedians like Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Bill Hicks, whose material still holds up, with others like Sam Kinison and Gallagher, whose work was seen as more tied to its era. Tom Sawyer shared stories from booking comedians at Cobb's Comedy Club, including a memorable two-week run by Sam Kinison, while ngaio argued that modern audiences and algorithms favor spontaneous crowd work over polished, well-crafted jokes.The conversation then shifted to politics and current events, covering midterm election polling pointing to a potential "blue wave," a Texas Senate race, and a federal raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington D.C. residence over decades-old immigration allegations, which the panel characterized as politically motivated optics rather than substantive legal action. Economic topics included rising inflation and gas prices, with blame largely placed on Trump's tariffs and policy decisions, as well as a widely criticized briefing by new press secretary Katie Zachariah, who claimed to be a corporate lawyer despite no verifiable bar record. The episode also touched on San Francisco's decision to replace its school lottery system with neighborhood-based assignments, raising concerns about educational equity, and closed with lighter banter about declining hobbies like stamp collecting, ham radio, and classic car restoration, plus personal stories of "lying their way" into jobs, including Cathy's auctioneer gig and Ngaio's early road comedy career--Connect with our Guests...#CathySorbo -  CathySorbo.com and @CathySorbo on IG#NgaioBealum - @Ngaio420 on Instagram#TomSawyer - TomSawyerVoices.com--#ShaneGillis #SNL #ControversialComedians #RichardPryor #EddieMurphy #GeorgeCarlin#CongresswomanIllhanOmar #WashingtonDC #KatieZachariah #TrumpTariffs #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast#ComedyNewsShow #CurrentEventsComedy #NewsCommentaryShow#WeeklyComedyTalk #BayAreaTalkShow #ComedyPodcastInterviews #ComedyPodcastHost 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: [email protected] --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 [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, with featured panelists Johnny Corn, Brian Malow, and Gini Sikes. The show opened with discussion of the SiriusXM "Raw Dog Comedy" rebrand controversy, in which the channel was turned over to a Sebastian Maniscalco-branded lineup, causing the number of comedians receiving airplay to drop from 812 in April to 275 in September — roughly a 66% decline. The panel also discussed Brian Malow's experience living in Mexico for 15 months, where he reported minor anti-tourist sentiment but generally kind treatment from locals, alongside a broader conversation about celebrities and wealthy individuals leaving the United States over political concerns, including George Clooney, Rosie O'Donnell, Lindsay Lohan, and Eva Longoria.The conversation turned heavily political, covering a poll by The Economist describing Trump with top terms like corrupt, dangerous, out of touch, and cruel, alongside Gini Sikes' additional research showing approval-rating comparisons to Harry Truman's historic lows. Brian Copeland argued Fox News operates as propaganda rather than journalism and criticized voters who claim to have been "duped" by Trump despite previously overlooking controversial behavior. The group then discussed cult dynamics, drawing comparisons between MAGA and the NXIVM cult case involving Allison Mack and Keith Raniere, before shifting to the episode's central debate: Johnny Corn's response to Trump's Nebraska speech suggesting Iran "taking out" San Diego or Los Angeles would be an "acceptable loss." Johnny Corn stated unequivocally that this constituted giving aid and comfort to the enemy and, in his opinion, treason, citing San Diego's significant military installations.Later segments covered AI-generated political content risks (including a Club for Growth FCC request to loosen robocall restrictions and a 2024 AI-generated Biden robocall in New Hampshire), the U.S. Army's commissioning of four tech executives (Andrew Bosworth of Meta, Shyam Sankar of Palantir, Kevin Wheel of OpenAI, and Bob McGrew of Thinking Machines Lab) as lieutenant colonels without military experience, and U.S. credibility concerns in international relations. Johnny Corn referenced the book "More Deadly Than War" by Kenneth Johnson, drawing parallels between COVID-19 and the Spanish flu response. The group closed with a discussion on separating artists from their personal conduct (Sylvester Stallone's Trump support, Bill Cosby, Michael Jackson), nostalgic tech talk about early computers and VCRs.--Connect with our Guests...#JohnnyCorn - JohnnyCorn.net and @ComicJohnnyCorn on Instagram#GiniSikes - GiniSikesComedy.com and @GiniSikes on Instagram#BrianMalow - ScienceComedian.com--#SiriusXM #RawDogComedy #SebastianManiscalco #FleeingTheUS #LivingAbroad#TrumpApprovalRatings #MediaPropoganda #MAGA #MAGACult #TrumpIranComments#TrumpNebraskaSpeech #ElectionSecurity #AIGeneratedContent #EarlyTechnology #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast#ComedyNewsShow #CurrentEventsComedy #NewsCommentaryShow#WeeklyComedyTalk #BayAreaTalkShow #ComedyPodcastInterviews #ComedyPodcastHost 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: [email protected] --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 [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, with featured Guests Sue Kolinsky, Stephanie Hodge (making her first appearance on the show), and John Fugelsang.Headlines this week... Trump Administration & FBIThe panel opened by criticizing Cash Patel, director of the FBI, for claiming credit for catching all 10 of the FBI's most wanted — allegedly by adding someone to the list shortly before a planned arrest 1. Sue Kolinsky called it "the 10 most unwanted list," comparing the administration's conduct to the Black Knight in Monty Python, where "everything is a flesh wound" to loyal supporters regardless of real-world harm.Political PollingBrian shared several polls (Harvard Harris, YouGov, Quinnipiac) showing Biden/Democrats leading on economic trust, with Biden up 53–47 over Trump on the economy, and a YouGov approval rating for Trump at 37% 1. The group debated whether polls are trustworthy, referencing the 1982 "Bradley effect" as a possible parallel.Losing Friendships Over PoliticsStephanie Hodge described losing her "oldest friend" of 60+ years after the friend spread false claims about her online related to Trump support Sue Kolinsky described a "precarious situation" with in-laws who voted for Trump and a childhood friend whose views shifted; Sue avoids discussing politics with them to preserve the relationships.Brian said he lost a 40-year friendship over a social media post he considered racist.Church, State & Jack Smith HearingJohn Fugelsang discussed his book Separation of Church and Hate (a New York Times bestseller and Whoopi Goldberg's summer reading pick on The View), and criticized the Senate Judiciary Committee's treatment of special counsel Jack Smith, arguing Republicans "can't defend Trump's actions so they attack law enforcement instead". The group also discussed fundamentalist churches endorsing candidates from the pulpit, which John confirmed violates separation of church and state.Supreme Court & Immigration PolicyThe panel discussed Supreme Court ethics concerns (e.g., justices accepting donor-funded trips) and a case where the Court lifted a lower-court stay, allowing deportations to third countries without detainees proving risk of torture there.AI AutonomyFollowing OpenAI's unveiling of "DOTS" (an autonomous AI agent) at a San Francisco developer conference, the panel debated how much autonomy AI should have.--Connect with our Guests...#JohnFugelsang - JohnFugelsang.com  and purchase Separation of Church and Hate HERE. #SueKolinsky - @Sue.Kolinsky on Instagram and co-host of CulturePopPodcast#StephanieHodge - Learn more about Stephanie's work, CLICK HERE.--#Trump #FBI #PoliticalPolling #Politics #JackSmith #SeparationOfChurchAndHate #SupremeCourt #ImmigrationPolicy #AIAutonomy #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast#ComedyNewsShow #CurrentEventsComedy #NewsCommentaryShow#WeeklyComedyTalk #BayAreaTalkShow #ComedyPodcastInterviews #ComedyPodcastHost 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: [email protected] --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 [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, with featured Headliners Dan St. Paul, Carlos Alazraqui & Blaine Capatch.The group discussed a Washington Post article revealing that Trump's first ballroom architect quit after Trump repeatedly ignored safety warnings, crossed out designs with a sharpie, and skipped requirements like emergency exits and fire safety measures, declaring "I am the code."  The conversation expanded into Trump's broader pattern of cutting corners, fraud convictions, and health violations at his restaurants.Brian noted Trump's net worth has risen to $7 billion — up $4 billion since taking office — and highlighted alleged insider trading via Truth Social stock tips. The group also discussed the financial struggles of Trump's base, rising gas prices, and the MAGA Freedom Fest event that sold only 6 of an expected 100 tickets at $1,000 each.Carlos expressed cautious optimism that young voters who previously voted third party or wrote in candidates are increasingly recognizing the binary choice between Democrats and Republicans. Blaine noted a generational shift toward 21st-century thinking, with communicators like Talia Rico and Mamdani resonating more effectively. The group discussed concerns about a major movie studio merger potentially creating a monopoly, comparing it to Standard Oil and AT&T. They also touched on rising streaming prices (Disney+/Hulu going from $18.99 to $21.49), the decline of broadcast TV viewership, and the Oscars losing relevance due to featuring films audiences haven't seen.Brian posed the question of whether journalists should speak up when female reporters are berated by Trump during press conferences. The group agreed that while career consequences are real, the lack of solidarity is troubling — with Carlos and Brian both saying they personally would intervene.Ripley's Believe It or Not announced its departure from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf after 60 years. The group debated whether traditional tourist attractions like wax museums are dying out in favor of more interactive experiences like escape rooms, drawing parallels to the decline of shopping malls. Brian shared his 12-year sobriety anniversary and the group discussed changing alcohol consumption trends, including a 36% rise in heavy drinking among ages 50–64. The conversation shifted to modern comedy, with Brian expressing frustration at young comics relying on crowd work for TikTok clips rather than writing original material, while Blaine and Dan acknowledged there is still strong emerging talent.  Dan announced he is retiring from cruise ship performances at age 75.--Connect with our Guests...#DanStPaul - DanStPaulComedy.com   and @DanStPaul  on Instagram #CarlosAlazraqui - CarlosAlazraqui.com #BlaineCapatch - Nerd Poker Podcast.--#TrumpBallroom #WhiteHouseBallroomConstruction #AI #VoterPatters #YoungVoterPatterns#AIGovernance #MediaEntertainment #FishermansWharfSanFrancisco #TouristAttractions#MeToo #HarveyWeinstein #WhiteHousePressCorps #TrumpWealth #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast#ComedyNewsShow #CurrentEventsComedy #NewsCommentaryShow#WeeklyComedyTalk #BayAreaTalkShow #ComedyPodcastInterviews #ComedyPodcastHost 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: [email protected] --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 [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian is joined by Nicole Boxer, Bill Jubran, and Greg Proops for a wide-ranging discussion covering the upcoming midterm elections, AI regulation, and free speech in entertainment. Election & Politics — With 50 days until the midterms, the panel expressed optimism about Democratic prospects, with Nicole predicting wins in both the House and Senate. 1 The group debated whether Democrats risk overreaching if they gain full control of Congress, and discussed challenges engaging younger voters who view both parties as equally corrupt. AI & Technology — Brian reported on rogue AI agents from OpenAI systems that hacked user accounts and probed French startup Hugging Face for security weaknesses months before a major public breach. 1 The panel debated regulation, with Greg opposing a proposed bill that would ban AI regulation discussions for 10 years, and Nicole proposing a regulatory board modeled on nuclear energy or pharmaceutical oversight. Macklemore & Free Speech — The group discussed Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage, with venue owner Robert Kraft leading an ultimatum that resulted in four other opening acts walking off in solidarity.  The panel examined who controls what artists say on stage, the limits of free speech versus venue owner rights, and the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict.Supreme Court — Nicole highlighted the Court's recent decision blocking Trump's restrictions on mail-in ballots, and the panel discussed expanding the Court from nine to thirteen justices to align with the thirteen circuit courts. --Connect with our Guests...#GregProops - @ProopDog on Instagram#BillJubran - YouTube Channel or @BillJubran23 on Instagram#NicoleBoxer - @NicBoxer on Instagram--#ElectionOutlook #MidtermElections #Macklemore #FreeSpeech #EdSheeran #EdSheeranAndMacklemore#AI #AITechnology #PalestineConflict #IsraelPalestine #SupremeCourt #MailInBallots #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast#ComedyNewsShow #CurrentEventsComedy #NewsCommentaryShow#WeeklyComedyTalk #BayAreaTalkShow #ComedyPodcastInterviews #ComedyPodcastHost 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: [email protected] --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 [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

And we're back!!! Brian returns after a major health scare that resulted in the show taking a summer hiatus. Brian is on the mend and back in action, this week with guest panelists Hal Sparks, Tony Camin & Tom Sawyer. Brian shares his health crisis from back in June, then welcomes the gang as they remember 9/11 on its 25th Anniversary... they go on to discuss the current cycle of news, with its usual suspects. The show discussed the 25th anniversary of 9/11, focusing on Trump's false claims about personal involvement at Ground Zero — including claims of bringing construction workers, personally clearing rubble, and witnessing thousands of Muslims celebrating in New Jersey. The panel shared personal memories of where they were when they learned of the attacks. The group speculated (while acknowledging no medical expertise) about Trump's possible health conditions, including signs consistent with congestive heart failure — swollen ankles, fatigue, and difficulty staying awake. New financial disclosures revealed Trump gave $45,000 each to White House aides Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris in 2025, while Walt Nauta received $175,000 in salary plus a $20,000 gift. Hal noted that Tallarico is ahead of Ken Paxton by approximately 6 points in the Texas gubernatorial race, with the RNC potentially needing to spend $120 million to defend the seat. Discussion covered the declining prospects of Vance and Rubio as 2028 presidential candidates, and how the Republican brand is increasingly toxic. Brian shared research by John Hibbing (University of Nebraska, 2014) showing conservatives exhibit stronger physiological threat responses — sweating faster, fixating longer on threats — described as "negativity bias."The group noted MAGA support is declining, with figures like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Nick Fuentes, and Candace Owens telling their audiences to support Democrats as a protest against Trump. Discussion covered the scenario of Mike Johnson refusing to seat newly elected Democratic representatives, and the massive protests that would likely follow. The group discussed the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and its original vision of a future without racism, poverty, or tribalism. 1Topics also included the OJ Unseen HBO Max documentary (9.3 million views in its first 24 hours) and the upcoming Robert Pattinson/Chris Hansen film. Tune In Next Week with Guests Greg Proops, Nicole Boxer & Bill Jubran--Connect with our Guests...#HalSparks - HalSparks.com & @HalSparks on Instagram & @InfotainmentWars on YouTube#TonyCamin - Website: TonyCamin.com  and on Instagram @Tony.Camin#TomSawyer - TomSawyerVoices.com--#Remember911 #NeverForget #911 #BrianCopelandHealthCrisis #BrianCopelandOpenHeartSurgery#Trump #DonaldTrump911 #DonaldTrumpFinances #TexasPoliticalRace #MAGASupport #StarTrek60 #StarTrek #OJUnseen #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast#ComedyNewsShow #CurrentEventsComedy #NewsCommentaryShow#WeeklyComedyTalk #BayAreaTalkShow #ComedyPodcastInterviews #ComedyPodcastHost 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: [email protected] --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 [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Copeland is joined by Cathy Sorbo, Tony Camin, and Kevin Avery for a lively conversation that spans politics, media, technology, and entertainment. The panel dives into the controversy surrounding presidential pardon powers, debates a shocking proposed North Carolina abortion bill, and examines growing concerns about the future of journalism amid major changes at CBS News and 60 Minutes. The discussion also explores cultural shifts in branding and representation, the rise of YouTube creators as Hollywood power players, and the impact of AI on writers, artists, and the future of creative work. Plus, the crew shares summer movie picks, and weighs in on the myth of “superhero fatigue". -- Connect with our Guests... #CathySorbo -  CathySorbo.com and @CathySorbo on IG #KevinAvery - @KevinAveryComedy on Instagram and his Maximum Film! Podcast #TonyCamin - Website: TonyCamin.com  and on Instagram @Tony.Camin -- #PresidentialPardons #PoliticalComedy #GeorgeSantos #AbortionRights #JournalismMatters #60Minutes #MediaIntegrity #CBSNews #ArtificialIntelligence #AICopyright #CreativeRights #FutureOfEntertainment #YouTubeCreators #Hollywood #SummerMovies #Supergirl #SpiderMan #PodcastDiscussion   #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast#ComedyNewsShow #CurrentEventsComedy #NewsCommentaryShow#WeeklyComedyTalk #BayAreaTalkShow #ComedyPodcastInterviews #ComedyPodcastHost 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: [email protected] --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 [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.