Critical Thinking with Andrew Coppens

Yes, 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.

As 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 u...

Trust, 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 Thinkin...

What 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...

Pat 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 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...

Donald 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/p...

Joe 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.

A 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...

Donald 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.

Jesse 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.

Between 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...

Donald 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....

Pat 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.

Johan 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...

Steve 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? Als...

Ron 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 m...

If 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" i...

The 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...

Chicago 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...

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 tha...

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 lit...

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. H...

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.

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.