Copeland's Corner with Brian Copeland

Contradictory Iran Statements, Potential For Another Pandemic & The Influence of Misinformation

Episode Summary

Guests this week: Nicole Boxer, Hal Sparks & Yayne Abeba

Episode Notes

In this episode of Copeland's Corner, host Brian Copeland is joined by comedian Yayne Abeba, writer and filmmaker Nicole Boxer, and commentator Hal Sparks. They discuss a myriad of topics, beginning with the bombing of Iran and Trump administration's contradictory statements about Iran's nuclear capability. Hal Sparks critiques Trump's governmental strategy and the implications of putting Tulsi Gabbard in charge of the DNI. The conversation shifts to the potential impacts of the upcoming midterm elections and the importance of voter turnout amidst voter suppression tactics. The gang also discusses the surprising primary win of Zoran Mamdani in New York and its implications for the Democratic Party. The discussion concludes with concerns over the potential for another pandemic due to changes in the CDC's advisory panel and Mitch McConnell's callous remarks about Medicaid cuts. They then express concern about the state of healthcare, the influence of misinformation, and the need for responsible governance.

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Connect with our Guests...

Nicole Boxer - @NicBoxer on Instagram

Hal Sparks - HalSparks.com & @HalSparks on Instagram

Yayne Abeba - @YayneAbebaComedy on TikTok