The Brett Cooper Show: Episode 35 Summary
Title: JoJo Siwa Is Straight (Again) & Brigitte SLAPS President Macron?
Release Date: May 29, 2025
Host: Brett Cooper
1. The American Music Awards (AMAs) and Jennifer Lopez's Performance
In the opening segment, Brett Cooper critiques the recent American Music Awards, highlighting the absence of many major nominees. Despite the high anticipation and rumors of celebrities like Taylor Swift attending, the event saw minimal attendance from big names.
Notable Quote:
"Nobody showed up. Like everybody who was nominated for the big awards, they just weren't even there."
(Timestamp: 00:00)
The only notable attendee was Jennifer Lopez (JLo), whose performance was scrutinized by Cooper. He suggests that Lopez's actions at the AMAs were a desperate attempt to reclaim relevance, particularly emphasizing her age and the spectacle of her performance.
Notable Quote:
"I am sorry. You know that you are losing relevancy when you are a 55-year-old woman... It's like, I couldn't do my tour, nobody bought tickets. So I'm gonna show you all that I've still got it by making out with everyone and jigging my ass."
(Timestamp: 03:30)
Cooper draws parallels between Lopez's efforts to stay relevant and the Democratic Party's struggles to connect with younger audiences, suggesting both are clinging to fading symbols of popularity.
2. Democratic Party’s Struggle to Connect with Young Men
Brett Cooper delves into the Democratic Party's strategic missteps in engaging young male voters. He criticizes the party's decision to invest $20 million in understanding and speaking to American men, labeling it as both ineffective and indicative of desperation.
Notable Quote:
"It's a strategy for them. They’re gonna learn how to speak to you. All that is insane. Like, I will teach you for free. It is literally not that hard."
(Timestamp: 04:45)
He further mocks their approach, pointing out that the methods—such as creating ads targeting stereotypical notions of masculinity in video games—are out of touch and fail to resonate authentically with the intended demographic.
Notable Quote:
"Their ads didn’t look like this. I'm a man. I'm a man. I'm a man, man... You, sir, you're crossing your fricking legs."
(Timestamp: 06:00)
Cooper underscores that genuine connection comes from authenticity, contrasting it with the Democratic Party's overly scripted and manipulative tactics.
3. Big Tech’s Failure to Protect Young Users: The Snapchat Dilemma
Transitioning to the topic of Big Tech, Cooper specifically targets Snapchat, highlighting its persistent issues in safeguarding minors from inappropriate content. He references a shocking exposé by Nikki Petrossi, illustrating how even newly created teen accounts are bombarded with explicit material within minutes.
Notable Quote:
"She just walked up and she was like, I used to live here... It's hysterical."
(Timestamp: 10:15)
Petrossi's account reveals that Snapchat's "Spotlight" section, intended for user content, serves up a stream filled with vaping, potentially AI-generated disturbing images, and explicit sexual content almost immediately.
Notable Quote:
"I have been posting this ad, being like, oh, my God, this is so authentic... What Twilight Zone are you living in?"
(Timestamp: 07:54)
Cooper emphasizes that Snapchat's promise of privacy and security is a façade, as internal reports suggest rampant sextortion and the proliferation of porn bots, making it a breeding ground for predators.
Notable Quote:
"The alarming part is that this privacy that Snapchat promotes makes it even harder to find these predators."
(Timestamp: 13:03)
He broadens the critique to include other platforms like Instagram and YouTube, asserting that the issue of exposing minors to harmful content is widespread across social media.
4. Education System’s Shortcomings in Teaching Essential Life Skills
Brett Cooper shifts focus to the failing education system, arguing that it neglects teaching basic life skills necessary for adulthood. Citing an article from the New York Post, he points out that Generation Z is now enrolling in "Adulting 101" classes due to their schools' inability to impart practical knowledge.
Notable Quote:
"Until the 1960s, NYC high schoolers learned to cook, clean, and sew as part of their standard curriculum... In 2025, they'd be lucky if they knew how to do their laundry."
(Timestamp: 20:00)
Cooper criticizes the shift away from holistic education towards a narrow focus on test scores, attributing the decline of home economics classes to movements like Women’s Liberation and policies like No Child Left Behind.
Notable Quote:
"Society couldn't get over the stereotype of the home economics teacher... Anything that wasn't about a testing score was scrutinized."
(Timestamp: 22:30)
He argues that this de-emphasis on essential life skills has left young people unprepared for real-world challenges, placing undue responsibility on parents who may lack the time or knowledge to compensate for the education system's failures.
5. The Macron Controversy: Brigitte Macron’s Conduct
In a provocative segment, Cooper discusses recent allegations against Brigitte Macron, President Emmanuel Macron’s wife. Referencing an exposé by a commentator named Candace, he suggests that Brigitte's behavior raises questions about her relationship with the President.
Notable Quote:
"Brigitte... could be Emmanuel Macron's father or uncle... somebody needs to call CPS because Brigitte Macron was literally caught on camera shoving Emmanuel Macron in the face."
(Timestamp: 28:00)
He narrates an incident where Brigitte Macron reportedly shoved Emmanuel Macron at an airport, interpreting it as a sign of underlying tensions despite official statements labeling their interactions as playful.
Notable Quote:
"I would not call that playful. Maybe that's not the marriage that I'm in."
(Timestamp: 29:50)
Cooper encourages listeners to watch Candace's full series for a comprehensive understanding, portraying the situation as a significant national concern.
6. JoJo Siwa’s Relationship Update: Exploring Sexuality
The episode culminates with an update on JoJo Siwa’s personal life, a topic of significant public interest. Cooper recaps Siwa's previous statements on her sexuality and recent public behaviors suggesting she may be straight or exploring her queer identity in new directions.
Notable Quote:
"Maybe she's straight, or at least she is just queer and exploring this side of herself right now."
(Timestamp: 32:10)
He draws parallels between Siwa's journey and Demi Lovato's past struggles with identity and sobriety, highlighting the importance of personal growth and self-discovery.
Notable Quote:
"She genuinely looks happier and more natural than she has in years... because she's not playing pretend anymore."
(Timestamp: 33:30)
Cooper expresses hope that, like Demi Lovato, JoJo Siwa will find peace and authenticity in her personal life, free from the pressures of public expectation.
7. Final Insights and Takeaways
Brett Cooper concludes the episode with a call to action, urging listeners to shift focus from sexualized content and superficial politics to substantive policies that address educational and societal issues. He emphasizes the need for embracing traditional values such as stable relationships and comprehensive education to foster a thriving society.
Notable Quote:
"Please, for God's sake, stop making everything about sex... Focus on policies that will help our country and help our education system."
(Timestamp: 34:00)
Conclusion
In this episode, Brett Cooper intertwines critiques of contemporary pop culture, political strategies, and societal institutions to paint a picture of a society grappling with identity, relevance, and foundational values. Through his analysis of events like the AMAs, the Democratic Party's strategies, Big Tech's failures, and personal stories of public figures like Brigitte Macron and JoJo Siwa, Cooper emphasizes the urgent need for authenticity, effective education, and meaningful policies to navigate the complexities of modern life.
Note: This summary deliberately excludes advertisements, promos, and non-content segments from the transcript to focus solely on the episode's substantive discussions.