Critical Thinking with Andrew Coppens
1,053 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 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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The College Football 2023 Preview | 08/31/23
August 31, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 93.9 MBYes, there is more to life than new, current events and politics. Today, Andrew and Pat make their 2023 Big Ten and college football predictions. Going forward, every Thursday will feature some sports talk mixed in because we just can't keep talking politics and heavy stuff all the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have Young People Become Faithless? | 08/30/23
August 30, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MBAs we take on a new concept here on Critical Thinking, we introduce our World View Wednesday, where we dive in to a topic of faith or political world view and discuss. Today, we ask the question of why young people are leaving faith behind, or even if they are? Also, WTF Wednesday isn't going anywhere as Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk and President Joe Biden all make the cut. Plus, Harold Ford tells us he's a moron while telling us he is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Is Vivek the 2024 Evan McMullin? | 08/29/23
August 29, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 85.6 MBTrust, it seems to be what many are seeking out in the 2024 GOP race, but can anyone really trust that Vivek Ramaswamy is who he says he is today or believe what he says he believes? Is he the 2024 version of Evan McMullin, grifting along the way? Also, we explore Trump's mugshot as a win and what about a dictatorship coming to America? It's a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday once again on Critical Thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Online Right is Insane | 08/28/23
August 28, 2023 22:11 - 48 minutes - 77.1 MBWhat we witnessed from the figures of the online right was pure insanity this weekend. Between the suggestion that black Americans support Donald Trump at a 20% clip (because he's a criminal now, according to the right's logic) and Trump 2.0 will be the retribution tour — have y'all lost your damn mind? Also, speaking of losing their mind...Jemele Hill went and decided that saying voting for Biden is a vote for Kamala Harris to be president is racist. What the hell was happening this weekend?...
Convicting Donald Trump Is The Point | 08/25/23
August 25, 2023 22:46 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBPat fills in for Andrew giving further analysis on the GOP debate and Donald Trump's statement after being booked in the Atlanta jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Republican Debate Accomplished What? | 08/24/23
August 24, 2023 14:39 - 1 hour - 73 MBThe GOP Presidential candidates gathered on the same stage for the first debate of the election cycle and we've got plenty of questions — of Fox News, the candidates and the future of the party. Also, was Mike Pence attempting a stiff noodle impression? Just asking for a friend. We'll give our winners, losers and biggest surprises from the debate as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More of the Same Immigration Talk from the GOP | 08/23/23
August 23, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MBDonald Trump's 2024 immigration platform was revealed by various media outlets, and its more of the same talking points and not dealing with reality from the GOP frontrunner. Also, Chicago's mayor strikes out with a Home Run Inn idea and tell me again how men dominating women's sports is good for society? This time a new world record in total weight lifting is set. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What the Hell Was That on Maui, Joe Biden? | 08/22/23
August 22, 2023 20:43 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBJoe Biden told a horrible story, feel asleep and showed off his mental incapacity during a totally disastrous trip to Maui. Also, it's a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday and we talk about the future of elections, Trump & Tucker vs. the GOP Debate and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump Voters Trust Trump over God? | 08/21/23
August 21, 2023 19:48 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBA recent CBS News/YouGov poll of Trump voters showed that a majority trusted Donald Trump to tell the truth over religious leaders. Can you tell me you're in a cult, while telling me you are? Also, if you've put your life on hold to "exonerate" a man who hasn't done anything to assist you and left most of you hung out to dry while putting your necks on the line for him...what do you call that? We also talk about how Iowa polling results suggest that there's a massive group of people yearning ...
Donald Trump Tells GOP to Kneel Before Him or Else | 08/18/23
August 18, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBDonald Trump released a video demanding all GOP candidates drop out of the race to clear his path. Don't talk about the 2020 election because independents might get scared and also community is besting government action on Maui. It's the best and worst takes of the week on this Friday edition of #CriticalThinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
America Deserves a Dictator? | 08/17/23
August 17, 2023 20:57 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBJesse Kelly recently tweeted about America's fortunes and decided to tell us that we seem to be telling everyone we want and need a dictator. Is he right? Also, Creepy Biden returns and when will conservatives become less worried about content creation and more worried about the platforms available to them to spread their message? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have We Gone Past the Political Point of No-Return? | 08/16/23
August 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBBetween the political prosecutions of the lead candidate of the ruling party's opposition to local government dictating whom can travel where and when and only with government-issued passes...have we crossed the political rubicon and escalation to a point where we can't return from? Also, an Aussie doesn't get our "American flag obsession," Joe Biden doesn't get the MAGA philosophy at all and more proof that men shouldn't be allowed in women's sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Georgia is Trump's Biggest Legal Problem? | 08/15/23
August 16, 2023 00:10 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBDonald Trump has been indicted for a 4th time, this time in the state of Georgia. On this #TruthOrFiction Tuesday, we ask if this case is the one that is his largest legal problem. Also, will 3 teams from the Big Ten make the College Football Playoff and what about the inaction of Republicans in the past will make you think that anything will change going forward? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do You Know What Time It Is? | 08/14/2023
August 15, 2023 03:44 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBPat fills in for Andrew and talks about the upcoming elections. He poses the question to the audience, "Do you know what time it is and what are you prepared to do about it?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jonah Goldberg Proves the GOP Really Does Hate Its Base | 08/11/23
August 11, 2023 14:42 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBJohan Goldberg has gone off the conservative rails in the past few years, but on CNN this week he derailed completely — lamenting the fact that the "small donors" of the GOP have demanded their candidates actually adhere to principles over pragmatism. Also, CNN can't imagine why the right hates them, Disney shows you how to trans Minnie Mouse and one song that captures all of what many in America are feeling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump Won't Ever Be Convicted? How Serious Are We? | 08/10/23
August 10, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBSteve Deace noted that about 60% of Iowa GOP voters don't believe Trump will be convicted or put in prison. Well, on the heels of Ecuadorian political candidate Fernando Villavicencio being assassinated in what looks like a political hit, we ask just how serious do you think the Authoritarians are and how unserious MAGA-forever and America 1st really is. Do they not get what's really going on? Also, the American Association of Pediatrics has announced a review of its 'gender-care' policies. I...
Ron DeSantis Hits the Reset Button, Is That Bad? | 08/09/23
August 09, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBRon DeSantis announced a massive shakeup to his 2024 presidential campaign, including replacing his campaign manager. To some it's a sign of a failing campaign, but is that true? We also look at Best Buy discriminating in its management hiring practices, a driving lesson to never forget and an episode of COPS gone really bad. It's all on a #WTFWednesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is DeSantis vs. Trump Online Fight Also Playing Out in Real Life? | 08/08/23
August 08, 2023 14:45 - 52 minutes - 72 MBIf you're paying attention to the Team DeSantis vs. Team Trump fight going on on X or elsewhere, you'd think it's a knock-down, drag-out fight for the ages. But, is what's happening online really also playing out in real life? Are Americans really treating each other this way in person? Also, what's the future for Rutgers and Northwestern in the Big Ten and is Joe Biden about to be "Swiftboated" in the 2024 campaign? All that and more on a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Did Killing the Pac-12 Kill College Football? | 08/07/23
August 08, 2023 00:52 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBThe Pac-12 went from living to dead in a matter of hours on Friday and the Big Ten took the blame. Andrew and Pat examine that line of thinking, plus what happened to the U.S. Women's National Team and what's the legacy for this generation of player now that most are moving on? Oh and your kids were never super-spreaders like the government and teachers unions believed them to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brandon Johnson is a Complete Clown | 08/04/23
August 04, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to lecture the citizens of Chicago on what "mob action" means, meanwhile hundreds of teens roam the city streets and loot, riot and carry guns. Ya, sure, there just "large gatherings" — says the most unserious mayor I've ever seen. Also, we tackle the rest of the best and worst of the week, featuring a simple, yet great take on abortion and John Kerry's climate lies and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Letting the Light of Liberty Shine in a Dark World | 08/03/23
August 03, 2023 22:43 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBHave you heard of the term black-pilled? Well, if you haven't it means you're cynical, untrusting and see the world through a very dark view. It's an ugly way to live, yet we're seeing the government and actors around it seemingly shoving negativity and cynical stories down our throat every day. So, how do you not fall for the trap? You must walk a path towards a revival of liberty. We discuss that path and the actions that will lead to a life of light, instead of darkness. Also, Ron DeSantis...
Does Donald Trump Understand What Time It Is? | 08/02/23
August 02, 2023 22:17 - 57 minutes - 79 MBDonald Trump wants all of us to know he's our warrior, our fighter and protector of liberty, following another rather dubious-at-best indicetment for conspiracy surrounding the events of January 6, 2021. But, does he understand what's really going on, what's really at stake? Also, we discuss the media's sob-story for the Biden Crime Family and a South African political party advocating for the literal murder of people based on their race. It's all in a WTF Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See a...
War With Russia or Impeachment of Biden, Which Comes First? | 08/01/23
August 01, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBOn this Truth or Fiction Tuesday we take a look at all the Joe Biden impeachment talk — will the GOP impeach before or after the start of 2024 and will it cost them in the general election? Also, what about war with Russia...can the latest drone strikes by Ukraine tip the scales of us going to war and what would it do to mask the impeachment talk? Finally, a reason to never go full-vegan. NEVER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Impeachment Can't Be Our New Norm | 07/28/23
July 28, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBRand Paul calls out the dangers of impeaching Presidents for everything, because it is dangerous for our society. Also, can't we find men and women of character so that we don't have to go down the impeachment road? Andrew and Pat also take on Ilhan Omar's racist rant on Al Jazeera as well as two sides of the "trans the kids" coin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
But For COVID, Trump Was a Really Good President? | 07/27/23
July 27, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThere's been a narrative forming around Donald Trump in right-wing media, letting us know that if you took COVID decisions away, Trump was actually a really good President. Well, is that true? We examine what was and wasn't said and done during his 4 years in office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Real Reason Hunter's Sweetheart Plea Deal Collapses | 07/26/23
July 26, 2023 20:20 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBHunter Biden's "sweetheart" plea deal collapsed on Wednesday, and the media will have you believe it's about a "diversion" program related to the felony gun charge. Except, shenanigans from the defense attorneys and the prosecutors pulling the rug out from "forever immunity" on any charges ever again actually scuttled the deal. Also, Hilary Clinton wants you to believe MAGA caused the latest heatwave and Donald Trump is attempting one of the grossest campaign moves of all-time against Ron DeS...
McCarthy Speak on Impeachment, Will GOP Follow Through? | 07/25/23
July 25, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBSpeaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, told Sean Hannity that he intends to open up an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. Will the GOP follow through on that rhetoric? Also, is Kamala Harris dangerous because she's a parrot to the media and what about politically homeless voters? All that and more on today's #TruthOrFiction Tuesday edition of #CriticalThinking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Disney Classics Will Be Next to Go Woke? | 07/24/23
July 24, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBDisney's new Snow White will be a completely different story, totally woke. Andrew and Pat discuss what other classics will the company bastardize next. Also, Jim Breuer comes off the top-rope with the greatest take on the Jason Aldean situation and John Kerry can't get no satisfaction from Xi and China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did the FBI Help Rig the 2020 Election? | 07/21/23
July 21, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBNew evidence suggests that the FBI may have been running interference for the Joe Biden 2020 campaign, including allowing suppression and censorship of the Hunter Biden laptop story, despite its knowledge that it was real and true. Also, we give our best and worst takes of the week and crown a brand-new Richard of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The FBI Went Full-On 'Hidden Biden' | 07/20/23
July 20, 2023 21:54 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBSen. Chuck Grassley released the unclassified version of the FBI confidential human source's reporting in to the Biden Crime Family's "alleged" corruption in Ukraine and the level of detail and allegations is truly shocking. Are we witnessing the worst public corruption scandal in American history and will Team GOP do anything about it? Read detailed reporting and amazing questions that need to be answered in The Federalist: https://thefederalist.com/2023/07/20/explosive-fd-1023-exposes-mo...
WTF is 'Wrong Puberty?' | 07/19/23
July 19, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBDr. Dick Levine wants us to know there's such a thing as "wrong puberty" also the migrant crisis is coming to Andrew's front door and we'll discuss. Finally it's a WTF Wednesday featuring a congresswoman calling the opposite side "terrorists," an ESPN reporter checking off the woke boxes as SEC Media Days and Sleepy Joe Biden makes a return as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump Lost the Weekend, But Will Win the GOP Nomination | 07/18/23
July 18, 2023 22:45 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBDonald Trump lost the weekend in the GOP battle of events, but could he also have already won the GOP nomination and we're going through all this for nothing? Also, the military wants us to believe abortion is about the readiness of its fighters and will the Republicans field a stronger overall candidate slate than the Dems in 2024? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How To Kill Your GOP Candidacy in 25 Minutes or Less | 07/17/23
July 17, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 93 MBThe big Family Leader Summit happened on Friday and as Andy is back behind the microphone with Pat, we're going to discuss the biggest moment in the GOP presidential primary season to date. Many saw their candidacy die a quick death, some rose to the occasion and others were meh. Also, did Kamala Harris say the quite part out loud again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donald Trump Punks Out in Iowa | 07/14/23
July 14, 2023 23:24 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBPat fills in for Andrew one last time and gives his best and worst stories of the week and crowns a brand new Richard of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is The Plan for America? | 07/13/23
July 14, 2023 04:51 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBPat discusses the cocaine investigation in the White House. He also asks a questions of the MAGA forever crowd: "What is your plan for 2024 and do you have a backup plan?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Expertise of Kamala Harris on AI | 07/12/23
July 12, 2023 23:41 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBPat dives into WTF Wednesday with comments from Kamala Harris to students at Columbia University claiming men can get pregnant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Consequences of Trump Being the 2024 GOP Nominee | 07/11/23
July 12, 2023 00:21 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBPat continues to fill in for Andrew on this Truth or Fiction Tuesday where he gets into Big Ten sports and presidential politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We All Must Fight The Cultural War | 07/10/23
July 10, 2023 23:23 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBPat fills in for Andrew. He discusses some takes he saw on social media about the Sound of Freedom. He also discusses some comments from Governor and GOP Presidential Candidate Doug Burgum on whether or not President's should weigh in on culture wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Men Can't Breastfeed and other Objective Truths | 07/07/23
July 07, 2023 13:35 - 53 minutes - 73 MBIt's Team Objective Truth vs. Subjective "I wanna" culture on this Friday's best and worst takes of the week. Kamala Harris said what? A feminine hygine company CEO calls women "menstruaters" and North Carolina's governor won't protect girls in sports. We also look at what took place at the box office for "The Sound of Freedom" — a film that takes on the realities of child sex trafficking and the true story of Tim Ballard. It won the box office over the 4th of July weekend and what does that ...
Freedom of Speech Wins on the 4th? | 07/06/23
July 06, 2023 14:31 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBOn the 4th of July, a Federal District Judge gave a temporary injunction against large swaths of the federal government, noting they can not collude with or encourage social media companies to curtail online speech...or did he? We discuss that plus the insane takes of marxists on the celebration of our country's founding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RFK Jr. — Friend or Foe or Someone We Can Use? | 06/30/23
June 30, 2023 14:02 - 45 minutes - 62 MBRFK Jr. has become a darling of the anti-COVID vax crowd and has seen his popularity increase as time goes on in the 2024 Presidential Primary. But, in the span of one week we get reminders of the good and the bad sides of his politics. Is he really a friend to liberty or someone we can form a coalition with for important issues? We discuss that plus the 4 best and worst takes we saw this week on the final edition of Critical Thinking for June 2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
The Religion of the Woke is Winning? | 06/28/23
June 28, 2023 14:13 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBIt's a #WTFWednesday on the program and Andrew looks at the protests and honors from the Dodgers Pride Night event about 10 days ago..has the religion of the woke won or will Christians stand up to the spirit of the age in our time? Also, the state of New York is a sanctuary for child mutilators, Arizona will use taxpayer dollars to pay for government employees sex-change surgeries and church burnings in the name of abortion continue on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
It's Time for the "Can-Do" Spirit to Return to America | 06/27/23
June 27, 2023 14:15 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBIt's a #TruthorFiction Tuesday on the program and Andrew flies solo as he answers questions on ESG and financial health, Mike Pence being a great defender of the free market and what will save us from the COVID years? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Biden Crime Family's Protection Racket Exposed | 06/23/23
June 23, 2023 13:44 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBOn Thursday, the House Oversight committee released IRS whistleblower testimony that showed the depths of knowledge of Hunter Biden's dealings by Joe Biden. It also showed just how far the DOJ, FBI and others have been willing to go in protection of the Biden Crime Family. But, what will the GOP do about it other than use it to drum up outrage amongst the base? Also, our best and worst takes of the week and perhaps the biggest Richard of the Week we've ever had. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Trump's Legal Issues & the 2024 Election | 06/22/23
June 22, 2023 13:43 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBDonald Trump faces the 2-tiered justice system, but he also faces major questions about electability and what happens to the country if he is under house-arrest, in prison or is even convicted before the general election in 2024. Steve Deace asked 4 important questions and we explore them on today's Deep Dive! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump's 'No Regrets' Campaign Continues | 06/21/23
June 21, 2023 13:37 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBDonald Trump refuses to say he regrets any part of what went down during the COVID part of his presidency, but he's totes cool with the death penalty for drug dealers...just not the ones he's already pardoned in the First Step Act. Also, we watch as the 2-tiered justice system goes to work in our banana republic. That's right, no jail for Hunter Biden, but fast-tracking the trail for Trump is on the menu. Do you understand what's happening here, yet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Does A.I. Have a Place in Politics? | 06/20/23
June 20, 2023 14:01 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBIt's a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday on the show, as we ask questions about AI's place in politics, Donald Trump's ability to win a GOP nomination if he's in prison and is it time for a break from the Superhero movie? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Most Biased Right-Wing Media Piece Ever! | 06/16/23
June 16, 2023 22:40 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBLifeSiteNews decides to lie about a law passed making sure libraries can't ban books in Illinois. I thought not banning books was a good thing? Also, Andrew flies solo with the rest of the best and worst stories of the week and a brand-new Richard of the Week comes your way too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Consequences Were Known to Pfizer All Along | 06/15/23
June 15, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBNewly published data from Pfizer's internal data tracking post-trial shows a massive and troublesome set of adverse events on a scale we previously didn't know. The FBI is skirting the constitution and the lockdown-forever crowd still ignores science for control. So, we ask, is your vigilance enough or must prices be paid for this all to stop? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
G is for Groomer on Sesame Street? | Guest Trevor Acorn of Tridentine Brewing | 06/14/23
June 14, 2023 13:32 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBSesame Street wants your kids to celebrate their groomer behavior...errr....Pride Month. No seriously. Also, 99.5% of all fact-checkers who made political donations did so to the left. Finally, Texas takes up hairstyle discrimination, while swatting down school choice. Yes, you can indeed mess with Texas. We also speak with Trevor Acorn of Tridentine Brewing Co. — a brewery interested in faith and fun, as we discuss fellowship, faith and the future with him. You can find out more about Tri...