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Critical Thinking with Andrew Coppens

Andrew Coppenscriticalthinkingshow.com
Critically 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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Episodes

Letting the Light of Liberty Shine in a Dark World | 08/03/23

Have 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 sa...

Aug 03, 202358 min

Does Donald Trump Understand What Time It Is? | 08/02/23

Donald 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 acast.c...

Aug 02, 202357 min

War With Russia or Impeachment of Biden, Which Comes First? | 08/01/23

On 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....

Aug 01, 20231 hr 1 min

Impeachment Can't Be Our New Norm | 07/28/23

Rand 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.

Jul 28, 20231 hr 16 min

But For COVID, Trump Was a Really Good President? | 07/27/23

There'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.

Jul 27, 20231 hr 14 min

The Real Reason Hunter's Sweetheart Plea Deal Collapses | 07/26/23

Hunter 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 DeSant...

Jul 26, 20231 hr 7 min

McCarthy Speak on Impeachment, Will GOP Follow Through? | 07/25/23

Speaker 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.

Jul 25, 202353 min

What Disney Classics Will Be Next to Go Woke? | 07/24/23

Disney'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.

Jul 24, 202357 min

Did the FBI Help Rig the 2020 Election? | 07/21/23

New 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.

Jul 21, 202355 min

The FBI Went Full-On 'Hidden Biden' | 07/20/23

Sen. 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-more-bid...

Jul 20, 202359 min

WTF is 'Wrong Puberty?' | 07/19/23

Dr. 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.

Jul 19, 20231 hr 3 min

Trump Lost the Weekend, But Will Win the GOP Nomination | 07/18/23

Donald 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.

Jul 18, 202348 min

How To Kill Your GOP Candidacy in 25 Minutes or Less | 07/17/23

The 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.

Jul 17, 20231 hr 8 min

Donald Trump Punks Out in Iowa | 07/14/23

Pat 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.

Jul 14, 202339 min

What is The Plan for America? | 07/13/23

Pat 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.

Jul 14, 202342 min

The Expertise of Kamala Harris on AI | 07/12/23

Pat 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.

Jul 12, 202344 min

We All Must Fight The Cultural War | 07/10/23

Pat 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.

Jul 10, 202334 min

Men Can't Breastfeed and other Objective Truths | 07/07/23

It'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 mea...

Jul 07, 202353 min

Freedom of Speech Wins on the 4th? | 07/06/23

On 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.

Jul 06, 202351 min

RFK Jr. — Friend or Foe or Someone We Can Use? | 06/30/23

RFK 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 for mor...

Jun 30, 202345 min

The Religion of the Woke is Winning? | 06/28/23

It'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 informatio...

Jun 28, 202346 min

It's Time for the "Can-Do" Spirit to Return to America | 06/27/23

It'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.

Jun 27, 202348 min

The Biden Crime Family's Protection Racket Exposed | 06/23/23

On 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.com/pr...

Jun 23, 202343 min

Trump's Legal Issues & the 2024 Election | 06/22/23

Donald 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.

Jun 22, 202353 min

Trump's 'No Regrets' Campaign Continues | 06/21/23

Donald 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 for mo...

Jun 21, 202354 min

Does A.I. Have a Place in Politics? | 06/20/23

It'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.

Jun 20, 20231 hr 8 min

The Most Biased Right-Wing Media Piece Ever! | 06/16/23

LifeSiteNews 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.

Jun 16, 202332 min

The Consequences Were Known to Pfizer All Along | 06/15/23

Newly 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.

Jun 15, 20231 hr 7 min

G is for Groomer on Sesame Street? | Guest Trevor Acorn of Tridentine Brewing | 06/14/23

Sesame 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 Tridentin...

Jun 14, 20231 hr
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