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New York Times
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Brett Cooper Is Spreading Conservatism, One Celebrity Drama at a Time
Sitting in a parked car outside a Buc-ee's somewhere between Dallas and Austin, Brett Cooper made her first appearance as a Fox News contributor. She was meant to be sitting in an air-conditioned studio, chatting live with the Fox host Will Cain. But she had blown a tire on the sizzling Texas freeway and missed her window. She offered to record a greeting on her phone instead, somewhat sheepishly explaining her absence. Unceremonious as her debut last month seemed, it suited Ms. Cooper. She is a 23-year-old influencer. Filming herself comes as naturally as breathing. On Instagram, where she has 1.3 million followers, Ms. Cooper's life is a picture of young, domestic bliss. Married and pregnant, she tends to her farm in an oversize plaid shirt and a high, high ponytail. (This spring, she had 10 cows, 10 chickens, five pigs and three ducks.) On YouTube, where nearly 1.6 million people subscribe to 'The Brett Cooper Show,' she publishes twice-weekly monologues about celebrity and trending news with a conservative bent. She uses headlines about stars like Katy Perry or Simone Biles to argue against feminism and abortion rights, or the 'trans craze with young people.' Ms. Cooper, whom Fox News signed in late June, represents a new evolution of Republican commentators: an entertainer playing by the internet's rules, rather than the established customs of right-wing media. Her speech is quick and jocular, like a red-state mash-up of BuzzFeed and 'Gilmore Girls.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Bloomberg
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
Politically Wavering Podcasters Roil Fans and Haters Alike
Some of the big shows that interviewed Trump during the election are now featuring left-leaning legislators, testing the appetites of their fans By Welcome back to another week of Soundbite. Following what many now call the 'podcast election,' the biggest podcasters who sat down with President Trump leading up to his victory are increasingly interviewing Democratic legislators. Their audiences and detractors alike are questioning the shift. We'll dig in. Plus, we have an update on the popular conservative podcaster Brett Cooper.
Fox News
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Democrats 'accidentally' awakened a Gen Z rebellion they can no longer control, says Brett Cooper
Former President Barack Obama is urging Democrats to stop complaining and get involved, telling party members dissatisfied with its direction to "just toughen up." But one conservative podcaster says she doubts the younger generation will respond to that advice. "These new young Democrats coming in, they said actually something very similar to what Obama said," Fox News contributor and political commentator Brett Cooper told "America's Newsroom" on Tuesday. "They said it's time to start actually having solutions and to stop whining about what Republicans are doing and actually try to compete with them." Cooper noted a rising sense of frustration among Gen Z progressives who feel the Democratic Party isn't doing enough to contend with Republicans. It's a similar sentiment shared by former President Barack Obama during a fundraiser with Democratic donors last week. "I think it's going to require a little bit less navel-gazing and a little less whining and being in fetal positions. And it's going to require Democrats to just toughen up," said Obama, according to excerpts obtained by CNN. "Don't tell me you're a Democrat, but you're kind of disappointed right now, so you're not doing anything. No, now is exactly the time that you get in there and do something." Many younger Democrats have launched primary campaigns nationwide, looking to dethrone establishment Democrats. "One of the things that they've [Democrats] accidentally done right is infuriating young people," argued Cooper, who said upsetting Gen Z voters may have energized the base more. "Because Gen Z, as we know, they are very emotional, especially on the left. They want to be involved." There are a slew of young Democratic hopefuls looking to unseat older lawmakers. 25-year-old social media influencer and progressive activist Deja Foxx is among those young candidates with a chance at claiming a House seat. In an upset victory, she was able to win the Democratic Party's congressional primary for an Arizona House seat. The spot had been left empty following the death of Rep. Raul Grijalva in March. "I think by pissing them off, really, and screwing up the last election for the Democrats, that they've gotten a lot of younger people engaged," explained Cooper, who added that their increased participation stems from a desire to shift the party's direction. Cooper also said more young people are getting involved because of social media, something she believes Republicans have done a better job utilizing so far. "They saw what really worked with Trump. They saw what worked with JD Vance, of having authentic leaders who are speaking directly to the people, who are big on social media but actually feel like they're speaking directly to the public rather than just having a [communications team] run everything," she said. It's that online authenticity, Cooper said, that could lead younger Democrats to pose a larger threat in elections moving forward.
New York Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Conservative star Brett Cooper recalls being pelted with ‘Communist Manifesto' at UCLA party
Once a child actor, and now a conservative media star, Brett Cooper has taken the internet by storm with her commentary on a variety of political and cultural issues to millions of followers and subscribers across her social media platforms. Fox News Digital sat down with Cooper, host of 'The Brett Cooper Show,' ahead of her live show in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss her media career and new podcast. Cooper has since signed as a Fox News media contributor. Advertisement Cooper attended UCLA and felt like the political climate of the school and the city of Los Angeles didn't represent her. 'I went to UCLA, I just kind of decided that really wasn't the path for me, at least being an actor wasn't, and so I got really interested in production and being on the other side of Hollywood, and that sort of led me down a path of making videos.' When Cooper started making videos, she gained the attention of conservative media. 'I got in contact with some conservative organizations like PragerU,' Cooper said. As Cooper was making videos for PragerU, she received attention from the Daily Wire to start a show, and then her career 'took off from there.' Advertisement 5 Cooper attended UCLA and felt like the political climate of the school and the city of Los Angeles didn't represent her. Getty Images for DailyWire+ In January, Cooper launched 'The Brett Cooper Show.' 'My family was always super vocal and open about politics and values and philosophy,' Cooper said. 'We were a big debate-over-the-dinner-table family, but I didn't really follow politics, and we didn't discuss news and current events in that way.' 5 When Cooper started making videos, she gained the attention of conservative media. AFP via Getty Images Advertisement While attending UCLA, Cooper found herself having to analyze her political views. 'Going to UCLA, I was confronted with people who were very much involved in that world and cared very deeply,' Cooper said. 'So it forced me to kind of reconcile with the values that I had been raised with. So I think that was probably a turning point where I just had to be confronted with that and figure out, you know, do I actually believe in the things that I was raised with.' Cooper was initially hesitant about making politics a big part of who she is. 'I definitely didn't make it the forefront of my personality, especially because I knew that so many of my friends were on the left, I never really wanted to cause any problems, but over time they figured out kind of what I believe,' she said. Advertisement 5 Cooper was initially hesitant about making politics a big part of who she is. Fox News Digital However, the political differences at her school were very evident to Cooper. 'My favorite story is that I was hit in the head with a 'Communist Manifesto' at a party because they were like, 'you should read this,' and they like chucked it at me.' In 2020, Cooper posted a video on Instagram where she spoke out about the COVID lockdowns in Los Angeles. 'I make a video, and I was literally so terrified that I turned off my phone and I like chucked it across the room. Um, because I was just so terrified to publicly, you know, put myself out there in that way.' 5 However, the political differences at her school were very evident to Cooper. Instagram/@imbrettcooper Now, Cooper hopes that she can help others by providing unique perspectives and starting conversations. 'I'm not asking you to change your mind, but if I help you understand something in a different light or see a different perspective that just makes you think about something in new way, that's great. And if I can foster that in this community with my audience, my comment section, then I think I'm doing something right.' Advertisement Cooper will provide cultural, social, and political commentary across all Fox News Media platforms. Cooper launched her podcast 'The Brett Cooper Show' in January and has amassed over 9 million followers across her social media platforms. The Gen Z conservative is known for 'her grounded perspective, sharp wit and distinctive takes,' Fox News Media said when announcing her new role. 5 Now, Cooper hopes that she can help others by providing unique perspectives and starting conversations. Instagram/@imbrettcooper In January, Cooper appeared on 'Jesse Watters Primetime' to discuss the changing media landscape. Advertisement 'I watched the media landscape change… and young people are just hungry for independent voices who are authentic and honest with their audiences. They don't want to hear from traditional pundits 24/7,' Cooper said. Cooper is a graduate of UCLA and is based in Tennessee, where she lives with her husband. Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report.
Fox News
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Conservative star Brett Cooper recalls being pelted with 'Communist Manifesto' at UCLA party
Once a child actor, and now a conservative media star, Brett Cooper has taken the internet by storm with her commentary on a variety of political and cultural issues to millions of followers and subscribers across her social media platforms. Fox News Digital sat down with Cooper, host of "The Brett Cooper Show," ahead of her live show in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss her media career and new podcast. Cooper has since signed as a Fox News media contributor. Cooper attended UCLA and felt like the political climate of the school and the city of Los Angeles didn't represent her. "I went to UCLA, I just kind of decided that really wasn't the path for me, at least being an actor wasn't, and so I got really interested in production and being on the other side of Hollywood, and that sort of led me down a path of making videos." When Cooper started making videos, she gained the attention of conservative media. "I got in contact with some conservative organizations like PragerU," Cooper said. As Cooper was making videos for PragerU, she received attention from the Daily Wire to start a show, and then her career "took off from there." In January, Cooper launched "The Brett Cooper Show." "My family was always super vocal and open about politics and values and philosophy," Cooper said. "We were a big debate-over-the-dinner-table family, but I didn't really follow politics, and we didn't discuss news and current events in that way." While attending UCLA, Cooper found herself having to analyze her political views. "Going to UCLA, I was confronted with people who were very much involved in that world and cared very deeply," Cooper said. "So it forced me to kind of reconcile with the values that I had been raised with. So I think that was probably a turning point where I just had to be confronted with that and figure out, you know, do I actually believe in the things that I was raised with." Cooper was initially hesitant about making politics a big part of who she is. "I definitely didn't make it the forefront of my personality, especially because I knew that so many of my friends were on the left, I never really wanted to cause any problems, but over time they figured out kind of what I believe," she said. However, the political differences at her school were very evident to Cooper. "My favorite story is that I was hit in the head with a 'Communist Manifesto' at a party because they were like, 'you should read this,' and they like chucked it at me." In 2020, Cooper posted a video on Instagram where she spoke out about the COVID lockdowns in Los Angeles. "I make a video, and I was literally so terrified that I turned off my phone and I like chucked it across the room. Um, because I was just so terrified to publicly, you know, put myself out there in that way." Now, Cooper hopes that she can help others by providing unique perspectives and starting conversations. "I'm not asking you to change your mind, but if I help you understand something in a different light or see a different perspective that just makes you think about something in new way, that's great. And if I can foster that in this community with my audience, my comment section, then I think I'm doing something right." Cooper will provide cultural, social, and political commentary across all Fox News Media platforms. Cooper launched her podcast "The Brett Cooper Show" in January and has amassed over 9 million followers across her social media platforms. The Gen Z conservative is known for "her grounded perspective, sharp wit and distinctive takes," Fox News Media said when announcing her new role. In January, Cooper appeared on "Jesse Watters Primetime" to discuss the changing media landscape. "I watched the media landscape change… and young people are just hungry for independent voices who are authentic and honest with their audiences. They don't want to hear from traditional pundits 24/7," Cooper said. Cooper is a graduate of UCLA and is based in Tennessee, where she lives with her husband.
