Critical Thinking with Andrew Coppens
1,053 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsCritically Thinking our way through the news and views of the day. Left, Right, Center, our goal is to focus on facts and truth as our guide through the insanity of today's world.
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Whatcha Doing Utah? | 01/28/22
January 28, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBUtah's government has the Oney househould in a fight. Why? You'll have to ask Pat. Also, we discuss parody becoming real life, why Deadspin is the worst and how Loudon County keeps screwing up kids. Yes, it's a #FishFryFriday edition of the show and we crown a new Richard of the Week as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Reality of Today's Stock Market | Guest Chris Branam | 01/27/22
January 27, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBChris Branam joins us to talk the realities of the stock market in the wake of a 1,000-point drop earlier in the week. We also discuss how knowing is half the battle & what the other half looks like. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Monoclonal Antibody War of 2022 | 01/26/22
January 26, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBWe are in the midst of the greatest battle of our time — the great monoclonal antibody war of 2022. Ron Desantis takes on the FDA and we're getting to the bottom of the war. Also it's a #WTFWednesday on the show.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The S.O.B. Fallacy | 01/25/22
January 25, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBBiden calls a Fox News reporter a Son of a Bitch and there was much outrage in right-wing media. It's all fake outrage of course. Kathy Hochul proves how petty tyrants work and we'll discuss the future of Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady in the NFL. All of that and more on this #TruthOrFiction Tuesday edition of the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Russia, Russia, Russia | 01/24/22
January 24, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAnother war? With Russia? Joe Biden indicates that troops and equipment may be heading to Ukraine as potential invasion by Russia looms. Oh and the MAGA-forever crowd is suddenly anti-war. Are they right? Should we go to war or stay out? What about China and Taiwan? A whole lot happened while we are away this weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Ministry of Truth is Back | 01/21/22
January 21, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBGermany's health minister wants you to know that vaccine mandates aren't an obligation, they are voluntary. Don't worry, we're living in 1984 and he's the Ministry of Truth. Also, Joe Biden proves to be all the main characters of Anchorman in one press conference. His brain is working 60% of the time, all the time. We'll crown a new #RichardOfTheWeek and throw some stories in to the fish fry too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast...
The Biden Obsession | 01/20/22
January 20, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBJoe Biden gave a press conference and boy did conservative media go crazy. But, what is with the obsession over the words of a clearly mentally incompetent man? Do his words even matter to your life? Also, a new study suggests that PPP loan money did nothing for workers and enriched the friends of those in Washington D.C. All that and more uncomfortable truths on today's program. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
A Spicy Situation | 01/19/22
January 19, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBA famous Wisconsin spice company tells its customers that Republicans are racists on MLK Day Weekend. Yep, it must be a #WTFWednesday on the show. Just remember, we have to get used to different and part of that is recognizing there isn't a country to share with people who think like the that or like the Salt Lake Tribune editorial board. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just How Different Are We? - Guest Steve Deace | 01/18/22
January 18, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBA recent Rasmussen Poll tells us what Democrats really think of the unvaxxed, a Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board piece suggests using the National Guard to keep the unvaxxed in their homes. All of which leads us to the question of just how different are the world views we hold? We ask that and talk to best-selling author and radio/TV host Steve Deace about his new book "Do What You Believe or You Won't Be Free to Believe it Much Longer." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cr...
There Is No Promise of Tomorrow | 1/17/22
January 17, 2022 23:44 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBPat fills in for Andrew and discusses the church's role ought to be in a post-covid world.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A SCOTUS 'W' to Celebrate? | 01/14/22
January 14, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBSCOUTS gave us a stay of the OSHA vax mandate. It was a win, but is it worth celebrating or does it mean it's just one victory in a larger war that is raging on in America? We discuss that, crown a new #RichardOfTheWeek and much more on today's episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leave The Kids Alone | 01/13/22
January 13, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIs there anything worse in politics than using kids to try and advance a partisan political agenda? Probably not. But, we'll explore that and look at the state of our conversations around immigration and crime and more on today's show!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where Are We Going America?| 01/12/22
January 12, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBPat and I continue our look at principles and policies by asking where we want to go as a country — economically and foreign policy-wise. If we don't know the answers and don't have the fight, will policy even matter? We explore how to have the fight without it getting violent and what tactics must we have in place to win the fight..if we want to. Oh, and it's a #WTFWednesday as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message --- Send in a voice mes...
Free Markets, Free People, Free Association | 01/11/22
January 11, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBYesterday we talked about the principles MAGA-forever would like to see the GOP have. Today, we aren't talking about the GOP, but we are talking about the principles we would like to see this country live out going forward. We'll talk economic, foreign policy, immigration and criminal justice principles in the 1st of a 3-part series. If we want a future based on liberty, we have to #getusedtodifferent and that means actually exposing ourselves to ideas and principles we may not have fully und...
The GOP, What is It Good For? | 01/10/22
January 10, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBWhat does the GOP stand for? No, not the letters, but like actually what does it stand for? What are its principles and policies? A few are taking a stab at trying to define what it should mean. We explore one of those ideas today & give you a clue as to where this show is heading in 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If You're Explaining, You're Losing | 01/07/22
January 07, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBTed Cruz tries to explain his Jan. 6th "terrorist attack" comment and it blows up. It's both the best and worst part of the week, plus we talk negative vaccine efficacy and crown our first #RichardOfTheWeek for 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's the Truth About Jan. 6? | 01/06/22
January 06, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIt's time for some uncomfortable truths about Jan. 6, the Chicago Teachers strike, I mean "virtual teaching" and so much more! Yes, it's Thursday on the show and we're about to tell you some truth's you need to hear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Virtual Strike of 2022 | 01/05/22
January 05, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThe Great Virtual Strike of 2022 is on in places like Chicago, New York and other urban centers...and it's all about the teachers unions knowing what's best for your child once again. We explore that and more on this #WTFWednesday edition of the show.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can We Keep The Republic? | 01/04/22
January 04, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIt's the first #TruthOrFiction Tuesday on the show and we are keeping with the theme of getting used to different, by asking if we are capable of keeping our republic. If so, how and why and if not, what happens next? Oh, and are other countries more willing to fight for their freedom than we are? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get Used to Different | 01/03/22
January 03, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBWe introduce you to the theme for 2022 and it's time we get used to different because we are different. Is that a bad thing or is it the thing that can lead us in a better direction going forward? We discuss that and a new person graciously sponsors The Bee or Not The Bee this year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Previewing 2022 | 12/23/21
December 23, 2021 21:48 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB2022 is right around the corner and on our final show of 2021 Andrew and Pat look forward to the year ahead. What's going to happen in the worlds of politics, culture, sports, science and more? We play predictor. Oh and we give you the Babylon Bee headlines you're most likely to see in 2022 too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Year in Review Extravaganza | 12/22/21
December 22, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAs we begin to close out the year with you, we look back at all that happened and give you our best and worst stories of the year. We also crown a Richard of the Year and Hero of the Year. One more episode to go tomorrow, as we look forward to the year that could be!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump's COVID Problem | 12/21/21
December 21, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBTrump gets boosted and booed for it on tour with Bill O'Reilly. What does it tell us about 2024? We ask those questions and more on a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Radical Christmas | 12/20/21
December 20, 2021 22:27 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBWhat is the theme of 2021 for the show? Righteous Resistance. Today we explore how Jesus birth was both a radical and righteous moment and how we can take that with us in our times. Also, congrats to the NATIONAL CHAMPION Wisconsin Badgers women's volleyball team. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now They are Just Making Things Up | 12/17/21
December 18, 2021 01:19 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBOn this final #FridayFishFry edition of the show, we give you the best/worst of the week, including a look at our media and government just making stories up out of whole cloth. We'll crown a Richard of the Week and discuss much more for your entertainment pleasure.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Definition of Insanity in Sports | 12/16/21
December 16, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThe NHL, NBA and NFL seem to be doubling-down on "enhanced measures" in reaction to recent outbreaks in their leagues. What in the actual hell does that solve? We discuss that and more on today's episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/criticalthinkingshow/message
What's a Debt Ceiling? | 12/15/21
December 15, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBJen Psaki tells us that debt ceilings don't matter and who cares about them anyway? We discuss and it's a #WTFWednesday as well.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Wild West of the Constitution | 12/14/21
December 14, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBWhat does the Supreme Court decision on Texas' abortion bill mean for the constitution? Is the pandemic over? We answer those questions and more on today's #TruthOrFiction Tuesday edition of the show!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Christmas Spirit | 12/13/21
December 13, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBWhere has the reason for the season gone? What is the Christmas spirit? Andrew and Pat discuss that and CNN just couldn't resist taking a pot-shot or two at Fox News as Chris Wallace joins the new CNN+. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
End of Message | 12/10/21
December 10, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBJoe Biden goes full Ron Burgundy at the Bob Dole memorial service and Jussie Smollett maintains his innocence even after conviction on 5 of 6 counts in his "hate crime hoax" trial. That and more on today's #FridayFishFry edition of the show.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pandemic of the Vaccinated? | 12/09/21
December 09, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBPat is back and we discuss a new study that suggests every new variant has a genetic sequence that can be traced back to vaccinated individuals. We also discuss the New Zealand PM "saying the quiet part out loud" when it comes to forced vaccinations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liar, Liar, IG Pants on Fire | 12/08/21
December 08, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThe DoD IG's Jan. 6th report has recently come under fire for being full of inaccuracies, inconsistencies and outright lies. We explore the allegations and the truth on the #WTFWednesday edition of the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Bowl Mania Time | 12/07/21
December 07, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBSick and tired of the "news of the day?" Well, Andrew and Pat are and today's #TruthOrFiction edition of the show will look in to the college football bowl season. We'll predict every game and ask you to play along. https://fantasy.espn.com/games/college-football-bowl-mania-2021/group?id=12893ba7-ba50-4d23-9765-36c804d08645&joining=true--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Cathedral to Woke | 12/06/21
December 06, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBNotre Dame Cathedral is being rebuilt, not in the image of God, but in the image of woke politics. We discuss that and the fight for freedom that others are experiencing, while we continue to sit on our hands believing others will fight for us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dumbassery of AOC | 12/03/21
December 03, 2021 21:22 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAOC goes full dumbass over the Supreme Court oral arguments in the Mississippi abortion case. It can mean only one thing — a #FishFryFriday on the show. We discuss our best and worst of the week and crown a new Richard of the Week too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/criticalthinkingshow/message
A Level-Headed Response to Omicron | 12/02/21
December 02, 2021 21:16 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThe South African doctor who "discovered" Omicron penned an Op-Ed and let's just say it's the most level-headed and amazing response to COVID-19 we have ever seen. Oh, and the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the Mississippi abortion case and don't worry about birth defects or death, the FDA is about to approve a new therapeutic pill and it's total safe and totally effective. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
The Heroes at Oxford | 12/01/21
December 01, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBWe got a glimpse of true heroism from teenagers at Oxford High School in Michigan, as they confront and escape a school shooter. We also discuss blaming others for your Thanksgiving mishaps and much more on #WTFWedneday--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let the Red Wolf and Coyote Mate | 11/30/21
November 30, 2021 21:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBOn a Truth or Fiction Tuesday, we tackle EV incentives, Vox's latest attempt to tell us we're a nation built on White Supremacy: Invasive Species policy and of course a look at Biden's xenophobic and idiotic travel ban from Africa. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Science is Fauci, Fauci is Science
November 29, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBOur Lord, Savior, President, Dr. Anthony Fauci was on TV again this weekend and he wants us all to know that he is science and attacks on him are again...attacks on science. We also discuss the horrible, no good, very bad weekend of college football results for Andrew and Pat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game, The Axe and The Fauci | 11/26/21
November 26, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIt's Black Friday, so we're going to have some fun today on the show. We introduce you to the must-have album of the season and talk rivalry week for the Buckeyes and Badgers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Dollar For Your Thanksgiving Thoughts | 11/24/21
November 24, 2021 22:44 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki wants us to know your feelings of angst over the rising cost of your Thanksgiving meal are felt..but seriously, we're only talking about a $1 difference for a 20lbs. bird. That's not true, we explore that and Pat tells us how he fails at getting anything in return for sitting through high school musicals with his wife. #WTFWednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Stop Playing the Narrative Game | 11/23/21
November 23, 2021 21:26 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThe media has the left believing Jacob Blake is dead, Kyle Rittenhouse is a white supremacist and the judicial system is biased. In Waukesha, the right is now setting up its own narrative too. When will we learn to find truth instead of blindly following a narrative drummed up by the powers that be? It's also a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday and we tackle the question of Andrew Coffey — a case to bash a narrative with or stay away from. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthin...
Pure Evil in Our Midst | 11/22/21
November 22, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBAndrew is back and it's time to dig deep on the Kyle Rittenhouse aftermath and the tragedy in Waukesha, WI. The only conclusion is that pure evil is in our midst, from the hearts of some to the minds of the media. Recognize it and do the things necessary to make the changes in your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Political Violence | 11/18/21
November 18, 2021 21:51 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBPat rides solo today as he talks about some updates with the Kyle Rittenshouse trial and some uncomfortable truths about political violence.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To The Jury We Go | 11/16/21
November 16, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThe Kyle Rittenhouse case is in the hands of the jury. We discuss what justice looks like through the #TruthOrFiction lens. We also find out what a M.A.P. and a P.A.P. are. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lessons from a Packers Game | 11/15/21
November 15, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBAndrew got to attend a game at Lambeau Field and there were some powerful lessons learned on that trip to a politically divided state — one that voted for Biden and has a Democratic governor but a GOP legislature and senate. Oh and Fauci continues the fear-porn tour too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everything is Racist Today | 11/12/21
November 12, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBFive Thirty Eight tells us they know why Black Republicans win elections — white racists, of course. All that and more on this #FridayFishFry edition of Critical Thinking.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Accountability for the Media | 11/11/21
November 11, 2021 21:53 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIt's Thursday and that means uncomfortable truths are explored — especially the truth that sees an 18-year-old needlessly on trial. How did we get there? A media who isn't accountable to truth, but worships at the alter of narrative and we all buy it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ignore the Supreme Court? | 11/10/21
November 10, 2021 22:04 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBJoe Biden suggest we ignore the vax mandate ruling from the courts. Should we be ignoring rulings we don't like? We discuss that and more on today's #WTFWednesday edition of the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Biggest Media Lie of All | 11/08/21
November 08, 2021 22:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBWhat is the biggest media lie of all? We begin a 5-part look in to the media and the big lie they've been telling for decades — with prime examples from the world of sports and politics today. Continue the Critical Thinking conversation on social media @TheCoppensShow @ThePatOneyShow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/criticalthinkingshow/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.