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Copaganda!

Niccolo Aeed
The Searchers
Racism
Israeli–palestinian Conflict
Blackkklansman
Police Story
Western
IDF
Jackie Chan
Reform
John Wayne
Indigenous Peoples
Israel
Copaganda
Media/news Coverage
Public Safety
Hong Kong

Copaganda! is a comedy podcast where we rewatch cop movies to learn about policing. Each episode I rewatch a classic cop film with a comedian friend and ask what makes the ideal cop? We break down what’s happening in the movie, what’s happening in policing when the film was being made and our own relationship to police and cop movies. Did you know Dirty Harry inspired something called a “Make My D... more

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Today we're joined by Dr Steven Thrasher author of The Overseer Class! The Overseer Class is a manifesto about how minorities are often put in positions of power not as a matter of equity but so they can better police other minorities and enforce the... more

Today we breakdown In The Heat of the Night! The 1967 Sydney Poitier classic about a Philly cop who has to solve a small town murder in Spartan Mississippi and we're joined by the one and only Laura Canty-Samuel (The Foundation, Impossible New York S... more

Today we break down the classic 1985 Jackie Chan film Police Story! It's been a couple of heavy weeks on the pod, but today it's all about punch punch, kick kick, kapow! And joining us to appreciate this masterful fight choreography is our good frien... more

Today we're honored to have Alec Karakatsanis on the pod today to talk Blackkklansman. Alec is the founder of Civil Rights Corp, as well as the literal author of the book Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate our News. We discuss his book, h... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Canty-Samuel
Writer and performer, host of Impossible New York Stories
Foundation Sketch Comedy Group
Episode: In The Heat of the Night with Laura Canty-Samuel
Shem Pennant
Comedian, writer, and director; part of the sketch team The Foundation
The Foundation
Episode: Police Story with Shem Pennant
Alec Karakatsanis
Civil rights lawyer, founder of Civil Rights Corps
Civil Rights Corps
Episode: Blackkklansman with Alec Karakatsanis
Atheer Yacoub
Palestinian comedian, writer, and performer
Self/Independent
Episode: Don't Mess with the Zohan with Atheer Yacoub
Dennis Flynn
Comedian, Bleacher Report writer, UCB director
Bleacher Report, UCB
Episode: The Searchers with Dennis Flynn

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Hilarious and Insightful

    Such an interesting examination of cultural mythology. Gets into the serious stuff while being funny. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    f9:/5@yu
    United States3 years ago
  • Huh?

    Uhhh… are they advocating for… no more prison? What?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ALibralMiget
    United States3 years ago
  • Listen to this!

    Nicco is great! This pod is great! FOR SURE worth checking out!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Georgie Heard This
    United States3 years ago
  • Listen to this!

    Nicco is hilarious and this is exactly the kinda cultural critique I’m looking for in a sea of this kinda content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eb2096
    United States4 years ago
  • Hysterical

    I LOVE this podcast. LOVE. It’s so much fun hearing Nicco and his guests revisit these movies!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marina T123
    United States4 years ago

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Insightful and funny cultural critique that dives into policing storytelling
Thoughtful, sometimes provocative takes that challenge mainstream policing narratives
A go-to for listeners seeking entertaining yet rigorous discussions on media and policing
Engaging host with strong guest dynamics and sharp analysis

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#168
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Blackkklansman with Alec Karakatsanis
Q: How does reform discourse function in liberal politics according to your view?
Reform discourse tends to channel public outrage into investments in more policing and surveillance technologies, rather than structural change, thereby preserving the punishment bureaucracy and widening inequity under the guise of accountability and transparency.
Blackkklansman with Alec Karakatsanis
Q: What is your main critique of how Copaganda portrays policing in Blackkklansman?
The film offers a largely surface-level critique that is overwhelmed by a narrative of individual triumph and undercover heroism, while ignoring the broader systemic harms, COINTELPRO-era history, and the ongoing dynamics of mass incarceration and surveillance that actually shape safety and justice.

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This show re-examines classic cop films through a sharp, humorous lens to unpack policing, media narratives, and cultural mythmaking. Episodes weave film analysis with historical context about policing, reform debates, and the portrayal of race, gender, and justice on screen, often highlighting how cinema shapes public perception of safety and authority. The host–guest format blends personal storytelling with critical critique, making it accessible for listeners who want entertainment that Provokes thought about real-world policing without losing the laughs. A notable strength is turning genre cinema into a springboard for broader conversations about power, propaganda, and reform across eras and regions.

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2. Shem Pennant
3. Alec Karakatsanis
4. Atheer Yacoub
5. Dennis Flynn

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