Critical Thinking with Andrew Coppens

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2nd annual Labor Day Sucks Edition | 9/4/20

Have you Ver stopped to think about why we celebrate Labor Day? Well, it’s not what your history books or classes have taught you. So we’ll take you on a journey through Labor Day. We also go in to Friday Fish Fry mode and crown another Richard of the Week.

Momma Said What in Australia? | 9/3/20

Be a Retrograde — Guest Timothy Gordon | 9/2/20

Joining us on today's show is author and YouTube star Timothy Gordon, as we discuss his book Rules for Retrogrades and of course we talk about the pressing issues in the Catholic Church...like making people pray their White Privilege away and such. Also, Trump calls up the Big Ten...was it leadership or just a sports fan wanting his sports on TV in the fall?

Biden Bumbles and Stumbles on the Stage | 9/1/20

Joe Biden went on the campaign trail and it went exactly how you'd expect it to — not so well for him. We discuss his bumbling performance and his newfound, unequivocal, condemnation of looting and riots.

What's Happend to Having a Conscious America? | 8/31/20

Portland gives us a political assassination, the Big Ten gets sued and we are left wondering if this country even has a conscious any more. Welcome to the final day of August in 2020!

Standing Up to the Woke Sports Mob | 8/28/20

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What's Up in Utah w/ Kera Birkeland | 8/27/20

We speak to Utah State Rep. Kera Birkeland on topics and issues facing the great state of Utah. Also on the show, we talk about the mass boycotting of pro sports and CNN comparing Donald Trump to Pontius Pilot.

Combating the Darkness of our Time | 8/26/20

Darkness has set in for our society. Violence, looting, rioting, murder, police brutality...on top of a pandemic that already had us locked down...is it any wonder why we are heading in to darkness? Today, Pat & I explore a way out of the darkness. It's also #WTFWednesday so expect the unexpected stories.

The Stark Reality of Covid-19 Data...Get a Clue NYT | 8/25/20

The New York Times admits Covid-19 cases are falling fast...they just have the reason for it all wrong. We go deep in to new data and new guidelines from our friends at the CDC. Oh, and we also talk some polling and prognosticating around the 2020 Presidential election too. Don't forget to subscribe to our Critical Thinking community for as little as $5 a month: https://criticalthinking.locals.com/subscribe

Does Covid-19 Strengthen the Case for Medicare For All? | 8/24/20

Another police-involved shooting and another riot. This one hits home, as I spent 4 years of my life in Kenosha, WI. Pat & I will also tackle the question of Covid-19 strengthening or hurting the case for Medicare For All and we'll talk about Joe Biden's Achilles Heel.

Peak Liberty..in Illinois? | 8/21/20

Ian Peak, the Libertarian candidate for the 115th district state rep joins us to talk his campaign and his idea of Libertarianism. It’s also a Fish Fry Friday & we crown our Richard of the Week.

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If I Were President | 8/20/20

What would I do to get America back to work, out of the pandemic mindset? Pat and I war-game out our strategy for getting us out of this funk.

Leadership in 2020...ya right | 8/19/20

There was once an article titled "How to Choose a True Leader in the 2020 Election." Let's just say that ain't happening, anywhere you look. It's also WTF Wednesday, so we have a few more laughs coming our way.

Teachers, Zoom & DCF? Oh My! | 8/18/20

Teaches call DCF on kids who aren’t on zoom calls? Yep, that’s a thing & so is the Big Ten’s growing conspiracy to keep their athletes from playing....not for health & safety. Oh & please stop comparing New Zealand’s pushed-back elections to ours. Pretty please.

Turning schools in to Learning Centers | 8/17/20

The Left’s Lie of defunding USPS | 8/14/20

The left claims Trump wants to defund the USPS, but is that actually the case? Here’s a shocker...the AP’s daft checkers lie.

Biden Has the Covid Cure | 8/13/20

Karen for VP | 8/12/20

RIP College Football | 8/11/20

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Speaking with Spike Cohen, Libertarian VP nominee | 8/7/20

We are delighted to be joined by Libertarian VP nominee Spike Cohen in the 1st half of today’s show. Of course, we also have the fun of the Friday Fish Fry & crown our Richard of the Week.

Was It All Worth It? | 8/6/20

6th months since lockdowns started...over 150,000 deaths..but what about the cost to society that Coronavirus doesn’t account for? We explore some much-needed perspective.

WTF Wednesday w/ Ron Philips | 8/5/20

MoJo 5.0’s El Jefe himself joins the show today for some WTF a Wednesday & we chat a bit about the potential for mass chaos and an illegitimate election ahead of us.

Joe Biden's Cowardly Campaign | 8/4/20

Yes, it is possible to be running both the smartest and the most cowardly campaign in American presidential history...and that's exactly what Joe Biden is doing. Does it matter? It should, and we explore why...that and Woke Sports tank their ratings following opening nights of both MLB and the NBA.

What Happened to the American Spirit? | 8/3/20

Trump’s Mixed Messages...Again | 7/31/20

When Teachers Unions Don’t Want to Teach | 7/30/20

The 2nd largest national teachers union decried going back to classroom instruction...and full-time online learning too. So...what are you going to do America? Stand up & get your kids out of government schools. That plus we talk reimagining the way we all live & more fun!

How Libertarians Get Federalism Wrong | 7/29/20

Libertarians are decrying Federal Tripp’s in cities like Portland, there’s just a problem...federalism in policing isn’t what they think it is. We also talk about reimagining conservatism based on God & it’s WTF Wednesday.

Reimagining Family in Modern Times | 7/28/20

The Marxists of BLM want to end the nuclear family, while Coronavirus has made every aspect of our usual family lives different. It’s time to reimagine how traditional families can be the answer even in these times.

Sports & Politics, What a Mix | 7/27/20

We begin a week of reimagining society, with a look at how college sports may have to be reimagined. We also deal with the intersection of sports & politics continuing all summer long.

Sage Steele’s Steely Convictions | 7/24/20

Sage Steele shows us what real leaders look like, as she stands up for convictions in the face of ESPN’s exclusion of her on “race & sports.” It’s another Fish Fry Friday & we crown a new Richard of the Week!

Absolute Power Corrupts | Austin Berg Guest | 7/23/20

Let Mike Madigan be a guide in to how absolute power can corrupt absolutely. Guest today is Austin Berg of Illinois Policy.

Where are the Libertarians? | 7/22/20

Anyone else laugh when both sides of the aisle ask "where are the Libertarians?" We discuss that and it's WTF Wednesday, so get ready for mom's watching porn with daughters, a lottery winner showing up as Darth Vader and more.

Going on Offense For Once | 7/21/20

As we look at the news & views of the day, one thing is clear...the left controls everything and the right is just reactive. Well, two stories illustrate how the right can go on offense in our fight of "Revival or Bust." I'm talking about Tucker Carlson going on offense against the New York Times & Ted Cruz making Mark Cuban look silly on Twitter.

The Fauci Fallacy | 7/20/20

Dr. Anthony Fauci opens his mouth, tells us how much of a fool he is. We play Babylon Bee or Real News and we begin to look at the crisis in leadership in this country.

Lightfoot's Fighting Words | 7/17/20

It's the Friday Fish Fry once again...and we're crowing a new Richard of the Week. Oh, and something about Sweden vs. New York coronavirus responses and the synodal path is splitting the Catholic Church.

Stop Playing The Marxist’s Games | 7/16/20

Why haven’t we talked cancel culture stores galore? Because we refuse to play the Marxist’s game. You should stop playing it too.

What the Census Cowboy? | 7/15/20

It's WTF Wednesday on the show, as we talk the craziness of this world. Also covered is Florida's "misreporting" of Covid-19 positive test rates this weekend and so much more.

Marxists Make School Reopening Demands | 7/14/20

It’s Numbers Tuesday...and Andrew takes on the Marxist demands for schools to reopen. It’s also primary day in a few states, so we preview a few elections to watch.

AOC admits spending isn’t the solution | 7/13/20

AOC admits that spending more and more money doesn’t solve problems. Welcome to the club. Oh & it’s time to fight the social justice sports writers too.

Even Vox says schools should reopen | 7/10/20

Vox publishes a scientific piece showing why schools should reopen. Does fighting for freedom save or kill lives & it’s time for the Friday Fish Fry!

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Faith Wins at the Supreme Court | 7/9/20

Andrew & Pat honor the 3rd F of the show...Faith by talking about our faith and the 2 big wins for religious liberty at the Supreme Court. We also talk a bit of sports and so much more. Follow on Twitter: @thecoppensshow @thepatoneyshow https://criticalthinking.locals.com

What The Firetruck Wednesday | 7/8/20

Kaep & Disney Sitting in a Tree | 7/7/20

The Daily Adventure Begins | 7/6/20

The move to weekday drive time is on!! Come on the journey with Andrew Coppens & Pat Oney as we deliver a very different look at the news of the week & fundamental questions that need answering.