Critical Thinking with Andrew Coppens
1,053 episodes - English - Latest episode: 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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Ben Shapiro Shills for Zalenskyy | 12/22/22
December 22, 2022 15:28 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBBen Shapiro fawns over Zalenskyy and attempts to make the case that our aide needs to continue. I discuss. Also, DHS has decided to blackout information on the number of illegal immigrant apprehensions on the Southern Border and there's a message that all of us Christians need to hear — especially those trapped in the Church of Me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pelosi's 1.7 Trillion Dollar Lump of Coal | 12/21/22
December 21, 2022 16:25 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MBNancy Pelosi dropped a $1.7 trillion, 4,155-page lump of coal on the American people in the middle of the night. Meanwhile, Kevin McCarthy wants you to believe he'll do things differently. Elon Musk shows us his Twitter exit strategy and the left continues to show its ignorance on the basics of how a gun works. It's a #WTFWednesday and the final one for 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Misinformation of the FBI | 12/20/22
December 20, 2022 14:32 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBA new "Twitter Files" dump came yesterday, showing not just that the FBI was suggesting tweets to take down, but that over the course of multiple years, they were grooming Twitter execs to discredit the Hunter Biden laptop story. The depths of the grooming and attempts to flaunt federal spying laws is breathtaking. Also, Title 42 gets upheld until the Supreme Court can deal with it and what's up with Elon Musk leaving his fate as CEO of Twitter up to a Twitter poll? Hosted on Acast. See...
2022 In Review | 12/19/22
December 19, 2022 13:53 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis is our final regular episode together for 2022. Pat and Andy review the year that was, take a look at how our predictions for the year turned out and crown our 2nd annual #RichardOfTheYear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Musk Gives Leftists the Censorship Treatment | 12/16/22
December 16, 2022 13:29 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBElon Musk decided to change the "Terms of Service" and the left tested his 'free speech' mettle. Then Musk banned a ton of journalists and others who played chicken and lost. Was he right, wrong or somewhere in-between? Also, we crown a new Richard of the Week and tell you why Babylon Bee and Live Action are our best stories of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Free Speech Can't Be a One-Way Street | 12/15/22
December 15, 2022 14:45 - 1 hour - 100 MBRecently, an argument over free speech being an illusion happened on the Steve Deace Show with two very different sides of the coin presented. We deep-dive on the concept of free speech being an illusion or not. Also, we tackle TikTok and what to do about its part-ownership by the Chinese Communist Party. All that and more on a Deep Dive Thursday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ron DeSantis Calls for Nuremberg on COVID | 12/14/22
December 14, 2022 13:44 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a request to impanel a grand jury to look in to criminal liability for COVID vaccine producers, while also announcing a public oversight advisory board regarding the "public health establishment." He's clearly taking aim to Nuremberg Fauci, the CDC and all officials responsible for the lockdowns and unnecessary measures taken during the COVID-19 era. It's also a #WTFWednesday and we'll tackle drag queens representing Respect for Marriage, the left abhor...
Has FTX Ended Cryptocurrency? | 12/13/22
December 13, 2022 13:58 - 1 hour - 101 MBFTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested and charged with numerous federal crimes, right on the eve of his testimony in front of congress. Also, are libertarians to blame for Hershel Walker losing the Georgia Senate runoff election? What about Kyrsten Sinema's motives for going independent? All that and more on a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday here on Critical Thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thou Shall Not Question Fauci! | 12/12/22
December 12, 2022 13:59 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBElon Musk dares to suggest that Dr. Anthony Fauci should be prosecuted for his actions and lies surrounding COVID-19 and the left went nuts. Also, Twitter Files Pt. 3 and 4 were released and we wonder if anything illegal or intentional was at play? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A WNBA Trade That Actually Mattered? | 12/09/22
December 09, 2022 13:25 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBWNBA star and criminal, Brittney Griner, is traded for the "Merchant of Death" in a prisoner swap for the ages. Also, the Twitter Files Pt. 2 drops, Andrew's over the moon for the Badgers new Offensive Coordinator, Loudon County schools failed bigly and we crown a brand-new Richard of the Week — it must be a #FishFryFriday on the program! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Geofencing, the FBI and the Constitution | 12/0822
December 08, 2022 14:13 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBOn a Deep Dive Thursday here at Critical Thinking, we ask two critical questions — is the FBI inverting the 4th amendment in pursuit of January 6th "insurrection" convictions? Additionally, given this being allowed to happen (or not) are we even capable of self-governance as the limited government crowd would like it to be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Fascist State of Arizona | 12/07/22
December 07, 2022 14:01 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBWhat happens when a Secretary of State in a state decides to become the arbiter of speech? Also, when that same person decides to run for governor, keeping their current job and then certifying herself as the winner of the election? We call that fascist, do you? It's a #WTFWednesday and we talk about the joy educators get out of confusing kids about gender, also American Girl wants to Trans the Kids and Howard Stern decides to suggest Kirstie Alley died of cancer because she was anti-vax m...
Are We Living Romans 1? | 12/06/22
December 06, 2022 13:52 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBAre we living through Romans 1 times? What does Romans 1 tell us? It's a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday on the show and we explore pastor Alistair Begg's talk about the authority of the bible over the authority of man and who's winning within the church. Also, who wins the Heisman Trophy and will there be an All-Big Ten championship game. Oh and a little "COVID shots will give us a severe spike in autoimmune diseases" talk too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's a Little Fascism Amongst Friends? | 12/05/22
December 05, 2022 14:27 - 1 hour - 106 MBWhat's it called when government and corporate power is one in the same? The Twitter Files released by Musk tell us a story of just how bad it is when government and corporate America are in concert with each other. Also, Trump shows his authoritarian tendencies in response to the story. What's the solution to all of it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now Biology is Fake? | 12/02/02
December 02, 2022 14:18 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBThe Gender Ideology crowd wants us to know that biology is fake and declaring non-binary status is only for the "real" non-binary, except what the hell is a "real" non-binary person? Also, Andrew gives you a trifecta of best stories of the week and AOC's boyfriend tries to tell us how to deal with racist white people...or something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple Loves the CCP? | 12/01/22
December 01, 2022 13:33 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBApple loves authoritarianism so much that it's taking the side of the CCP over the people of China and allegedly threatening to remove Twitter as it takes the top off it's speech restrictions on the app. Also, what are some truths we learned so far this week and why must the right/libertarian journos tell the story of a government thief from the perspective of his sexuality? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Miseducation of Mitt Romney | 11/30/22
November 30, 2022 13:43 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBMitt Romney tells a tall tale of "law of the land" in an attempt to defend his vote for the "Respect for Marriage Act." Justin Trudeau believes China shouldn't be brutalizing peaceful protestors, irony much? Also, Fauci lies, in other words, it's a day that ends in 'Y' — all in a #WTFWednesday version of Critical Thinking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Business Rent's Too Damn High | 11/29/22
November 29, 2022 13:53 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBWhat if I told you that 40% of all small businesses can't make all or part of their monthly rent payments? What if I told you that Kanye West isn't having a mental breakdown, this is what he's been exposed to his entire life? All that and more on today's #CriticalThinking as Andrew flies solo once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canadian Company Markets to the Suicidal | 11/28/22
November 28, 2022 14:16 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBSuch is the times of the Death Cult that we are living through, that a Canadian clothing retailer, Simons, has decided to go with the bold strategy of marketing to those wanting to commit assisted suicide. Also, the Chinese people are rising up against COVID-19 lockdowns and Wisconsin goes bold with it's new football head coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Own Your They/Them Pronouns Now | 11/23/22
November 23, 2022 19:50 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBTurns out the Colorado Springs shooter identifies as non-binary and the gender theorists on the left are suddenly not a fan of automatically accepting gender labels, just because. Nope, that's not how this works, you don't get to play your game when its convenient for you and then tell us no when it's inconvenient for your other political narratives. OWN YOUR SHIT! OWN ALL OF IT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zelenskyy, Whatcha Doing? | 11/18/22
November 18, 2022 14:07 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBZelenskyy lies and nearly leads us to brink of World War III in the process. What could be worse than that? Well, it's Friday and we're throwing out the worst of the week as well as our best stories too. Including stories on the Daily Wire, Candace Cameron Bure and Fruit Quake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Respect For Marriage Ain't a One-Way Street | 11/17/22
November 17, 2022 13:45 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBIt's a Deep Dive Thursday on the show and we take a look at the "Respect for Marriage Act" from a critical thinking and religious background. Does it really respect marriage? What about protecting religious definitions and public practice of religion? What's actually in the bill and the amendment that the LDS Church supported? Also, is it really a compromise if I have to give and there's no take? Also, how do you solve our declining birth-rate in America? Amnesty for all the illegals, of co...
Trump's Back, We Don't Care | 11/16/22
November 16, 2022 13:34 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBDonald Trump announced he's running for President yesterday, shocker I know. Also, don't go full Enron, never go full Enron (lessons learned by FTX collapse) and Jason Whitlock suggests we say "down with the Matriarchy" — it must be a #WTFWednesday on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The End of MAGA? | 11/15/22
November 15, 2022 13:44 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBOn Day 8 of Election Day, we learn that the house and senate may not give the GOP the wins they wanted. Is this the end of the MAGA era? We discuss that & much more on a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Failure of GOP Leadership? | 11/14/22
November 14, 2022 14:19 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBAs we enter Day 6 of Election Day, it increasingly looks like the GOP totally failed, as they likely aren't taking the House or the Senate. So, was it a failure of GOP leadership and if so, who should take over? We discuss that and the latest study that suggests myocarditis cases are 3x as likely in those who are 18-29 and got the Moderna shot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump's Temper Tantrum Continues | 11/11/22
November 11, 2022 13:37 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBDonald Trump has spent the better part of this week lashing out at everyone and anyone following a mid-term election that fell short of GOP expectations. He's thrown candidates he endorsed under the bus, attacked Florida governor Ron DeSantis nearly every day and even went after his cancer-survivor wife. But, now he's trying a new tactic, painting DeSantis as "establishment" GOP. Some aren't buying it and are lining up to anti-endorse him for 2024. We discuss that, plus abortion and of cou...
Boyhood Isn't a Mental Disorder | 11/10/22
November 10, 2022 14:02 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBRon DeSantis was the red tsunami, but can he take how he won in Florida and do it nationally? Andrew and Pat discuss that and Matt Walsh's recent op-ed talking about his son with ADHD and how we need to encourage boyhood, not medicate the boyhood out of the boy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Red Fizzle | 11/09/22
November 09, 2022 13:45 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBRed Wave, Red Tsunami, Red Wedding...we heard it all heading in to the mid-term election of 2022. After all the voting and counting, where was this wave, let alone a tsunami or "red wedding" we were told by every side of political punditry? It didn't happen and the GOP fizzled out big time. We discuss the implications of this election, what it says about us as a country and people and most importantly, what happened with Ron DeSantis and Florida as a lesson or not for the rest of the count...
It's a Nice Day for a Red Wedding! | 11/08/22
November 08, 2022 13:24 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBIt's Election Day 2022 and a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday, so we've got some thoughts on how things will play out in federal and state elections throughout the country. Also, will Team GOP do anything with the power it may be given or will the Dems declare the election illegitimate and seize power? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How To Lose an Election in One Weekend | 11/07/22
November 07, 2022 13:46 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBOver the weekend we saw national and state Democrats make the worst closing argument for an election of all-time. Reminders of abortion, black men being too stupid to see through "misinformation" and radical energy policy all rolled in to one. Oh, all the while political violence from the left gets ignored and attempted stealing of an election in Indiana...from the left...creeps up on us too. Also, Donald Trump decides to go after Ron DeSantis, signaling he's definitely running for Presi...
Kari Lake Shows Us All How to Win | 11/04/22
November 04, 2022 14:07 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIt's Friday and that means best and worst of the week, of which we talk about Kari Lake's brilliant answer to a leftist journalists question about "responsibility" for the death of an officer in the wake of Jan. 6. Grace, class, truth and relatability all rolled in to one. Also, some sports and how many convictions do you need before you actually have to post bail in NYC? Apparently the answer is over 25. We'll also crown a new #RichardOfTheWeek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Biden's Political Violence Gaslighting Continues | 11/03/22
November 03, 2022 14:05 - 53 minutes - 73 MBAs the Biden administration and the Democrats stare down a red tsunami in about a week's time, the President attempts to make the case that a vote for the GOP is a vote to say political violence is acceptable. Only one side has committed violence in the name of politics in America? Me doth think the President has missed a few years in time, like an entire summer where cities across this country burned in the name of political and racial ideology. The bold strategies of the left continue he...
Now the COVID-19 Panic Pushers Want Amnesty? | 11/02/22
November 02, 2022 14:33 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBA recent article in The Atlantic has writer Emily Oster telling us that we should just forgive and forget the past two years of panic pushers and coronabros and gals, because they "just didn't know any better." Should forgiveness come before atonement? Also, we attempt to understand what Joe Biden and John Fetterman are talking about. All that & more on a #WTFWednesday edition of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crime is just a GOP conspiracy? | 11/01/22
November 01, 2022 13:42 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBIt's a #TruthorFiction Tuesday on the show and we tackle New York Governor Kathy Hochul telling us that crime isn't really that bad, and it's all a GOP conspiracy against Democratic governors. Joe Biden wants us to believe he's created 700,000 new manufacturing jobs and Ron DeSantis gives Lee Zeldin a push in NY governor's race. Also, it's the beginning of Andrew's Birthday month and Pat has a gift for him! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Pelosi Got Hammered, For Real | 10/31/22
October 31, 2022 13:44 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBNancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked by a hammer-wielding hippie rando..or so the story was told. What's the reality? We may never fully know, but we explore just how many logical hurdles one must climb over to believe the story the police and team Pelosi are putting out. Also, the President of the United States believes there are 54 states, because of course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elon Musk Begins the Twitter Purge | 10/28/22
October 28, 2022 13:55 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBElon Musk hasn't even had control over Twitter for 24 hours and heads are rolling. Also, Facebook stock is taking a nosedive. Are we about to see a course-correction for social media? Also, how to respond to bible-eaters...because that's a thing now. We also crown a new Richard of the Week and give the best and worst of the week to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gender Theory is Bullshit | 10/27/22
October 27, 2022 13:50 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBGender Theorists have taken over popular culture and academic thought over the last 5 years. Lately, they've taken to objecting to people like Matt Walsh and suggesting that affirming their subjective reality is all that matters. Today, we deep dive on their 4 main objections to our opposition to their theories and subjective reality. In the end, either you believe there is objective reality or not, and if you aren't down to clown with objective reality, I don't have time for you. Hosted o...
Ben Shapiro Gaslights on COVID Again | 10/25/22
October 26, 2022 13:22 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBWith the new Pfizer revelations from a few weeks ago, Ben Shapiro attempts to explain away his support for vaccines in the most gaslight-y way possible. It's also a #WTFWednesday featuring Chinese spies, grocery coupons for jabs and Charlie Crist's debate performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gender-Affirming Care is Moral? | 10/25/22
October 25, 2022 13:25 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBIt's a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday on the show and we talk about President Joe Biden telling a dude pretending to be a woman that gender-affirming care is both morally and legally right. Also, the gender theory crowd eats the bible in response to Matt Walsh speaking at the University of Wisconsin. Will the Houston Astros or Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series and what about Tim Burton leaving Disney? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Biden Makes the Case Against Himself | 10/24/22
October 24, 2022 13:47 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBJoe Biden went on MSNBC on Sunday and made the case to not vote for him in 2024, not ironically either, he meant it. CDC director Rochelle Walensky got her updated "vaccine" a month ago and she got COVID anyway and the spirit of the age exposes itself on Britain's Channel 4. What an insane weekend we had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inflation is Abortion Rights? | 10/21/22
October 21, 2022 15:28 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBIt's a Friday Fish Fry edition of the show and we're talking Stacey Abrams making the case we need abortion because of inflation. Also, Joe Biden gets physical with reporters, what happens if no one shows up to a political rally for a senate candidate and we crown another Richard of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's Up With Declining Marriage Rates? |10/20/22
October 20, 2022 13:24 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBIt's a Deep Dive Thursday on the program and today Andrew and Pat are tackling the topic of marriage. We're seeing a record number of weddings in 2022, yet a declining percentage of people getting married and staying married. Also, people are waiting far longer in life to get married. What gives? Why? Is it culture, is it changing demographics and life expectancy? Also, what gives on divorce in 2022? Average Age of Marriage: https://www.brides.com/what-is-the-average-age-of-marriage-in-t...
Are We Buying the Red Tsunami Talk? | 10/19/22
October 19, 2022 14:25 - 1 hour - 106 MBAll we hear in the media today is talk of a "red tsunami" coming. Three weeks ago, it was a blue surprise. Are we buying it? Also, Evan McMullin and Sen. Mike Lee had a debate and McMullin proved to be the grifter we all thought he was. It's also a #WTFWednesday and we'll talk drag shows, abortion scare tactics and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Gender Transition Child Abuse? 10/18/22
October 18, 2022 13:28 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBIt's a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday and today Andrew and Pat tackle gender transition for minors, European people leading us out of the globalist economic times, the Martha Vineyard illegal immigrant stunt backfiring and be careful whom you form fellowships over coalitions with — see Kanye West and Candace Owens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anthony Fauci Continues to Gaslight America | 10/17/22
October 17, 2022 13:22 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBThe Science, The Truth, Lord, Savior, President, Dr. Anthony Fauci continues to get airtime on the Sunday shows and he continues to gaslight America. This time, telling us he didn't mislead America on anything. He's a perfect angel. Also, Team GOP has a plan, yet over half the country can't tell you what it is. That's pretty telling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You Are Not Alone | Guest Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) | 10/14/22
October 14, 2022 13:08 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBIt's a #FishFryFriday on the show and we are joined by Texas Congressman Chip Roy to talk about his Stand Up for America plan. We also give you our best and worst stories of the week, featuring three people in three different positions standing up to the craziness of the woke mob, letting you know you are not alone and it's ok to stand up as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Fight the Spirit of the Age | 10/13/12
October 13, 2022 14:33 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBThere is not just in a political battle afoot in America, we are at cultural civil war. How do you fight the culture of the Spirit of the Age? Well, Steve Deace laid out 10 rules, or commandments, to do just that. We examine those rules on a #DeepDiveThursday edition of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pfizer Never Tested for Immunity in COVID-19 Vaccines? | 10/12/22
October 12, 2022 13:40 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBIt's a #WTFWednesday and nothing is more WTF than Pfizer admitting, to a member of the EU Parliament, that it never tested for the ability of its COVID-19 shot to bring immunity against COVID-19. What more proof do we need to rip up their immunity from prosecution and lawsuits? Also, we discuss New England is a state apparently, adult temper-tantrums and the Stanley Cup is given out in October? WTF, indeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Replacing Columbus Day is Back! | 10/11/22
October 11, 2022 14:01 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBIt's another #TruthOrFiction Tuesday on the show and today Andrew & Pat tackle the left's hypocritical push for Indigenousness Peoples Day in the name of stopping the recognition of a supposed-genocidal maniac. Also, is Utah the most RINO state in the Republic and will Republicans win the Senate as we head in to the final month of the mid-term elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Bridge to Nuclear War? | 10/10/22
October 10, 2022 13:54 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBA bridge in Crimea gets blown up, is it just one step closer to a nuclear war? We discuss that, plus why are quarterbacks the only one's who get wins and losses measured as success in football and we tackle PayPal's backfired attempt to stifle speech. Yet more proof that we live in a fascist country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.