The Michael Knowles Show "It Went Completely Viral" Brett Cooper Talks Internet Drama & The Pendragon With Michael Knowles
Feb 12, 2026
Brett Cooper, commentator, host and actress known for her Daily Wire work, discusses her role in The Pendragon Cycle and a viral tweet about cannabis. She recounts a family trauma tied to drug-induced psychosis. They debate links between marijuana and mental health. Brett also shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming Pendragon and her plans for selective future projects.
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Family Trauma And Drug-Induced Psychosis
- Brett Cooper shared that her brother Reed developed full-blown schizophrenia after years of heavy cannabis use and self-medicating following trauma.
- She described the family's long struggle and doctors linking his psychosis to drug history rather than hereditary mental illness.
Early Research Was Downplayed
- Brett notes the cannabisâpsychosis connection was known as early as 2008 but was downplayed during legalization push.
- She argues society was misled into thinking cannabis was harmless, preventing honest risk conversations.
Twin's Death Preceded Self-Medication
- Brett revealed her brother Reed is the identical twin who witnessed his twin's death at 17, which intensified his grief and led to heavier cannabis use.
- She framed that trauma as a significant factor in his self-medication and subsequent psychosis.
