Podcast Andrew Coppens

What was that from the Grand Old Party? The GOP? The Republican Party? Because what took place at the Reagan Library was terrible, horrible and also the poster-child for a party that is dying before our very eyes. Fox News was a disgrace and so were many on the stage. Andrew is flying solo and he'll be breaking that down along with the numbers and …

Are you ready to learn about queer geese? What about owls and other animals? Don't worry, Cook County in Illinois is here to teach you some 'queer ecology' — because everything must be queer. Also, is the house of cards coming tumbling down for Joe Biden and the Biden Crime Family and what about Canadian Nazi's? Yes, it is a #WTFWednesday here on C…

Donald Trump continues to run to the left of everyone else in the GOP field on abortion. Is it a losing strategy as well as morally bankrupt? Also, has Donald Trump changed since 2016 and are the Atlanta Braves going to win the World Series this year? What about Americans having too much freedom? All that and more on this #TruthOrFiction Tuesday. H…

Tim Ballard, founder and former CEO of Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), has had multiple allegations made against him of both a sexual and financial nature. Many have taken to condemnation and others to backing him up. But, in the court of public opinion it seems he's already guilty. It's par for the course in today's culture, but does it make…

Democrats continue to deny the crisis at the Souther border, after all there's no such thing as an "open border" according to them. Also, Ron DeSantis takes down the mainstream media narrative of "trust the CDC" and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) takes on Merrick Garland's continued stonewalling of congressional oversight. Oh, and a brand new #RichardOf…

On Sunday night, New England Patriots fan Dale Moony died from blows suffered in a fight with a Miami Dolphins fan. It's a tragedy that was wholly avoidable, but it isn't just about opposing fans passions for their teams either. We must deal with the reality that this explosion in violence at sporting events says way more about our society in gener…

Ron DeSantis finally lays out the clearest case of why Donald Trump shouldn't have run, nor be the nominee of the GOP in 2024. Also, is the NFL the worst you've ever seen it and what about Iowa's chances to tell us the direction of the 2024 GOP primary? All that and more on a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday edition of Critical Thinking. Hosted on Acast. Se…

The "most pro-life President" went on NBC's Meet the Press, and amongst other topics, decided that compromise must be on the table for his super pro-life positions. We discuss the calculation Trump apparently is making versus the reality that exists in this country on the topic of abortion. Also, the Senate gets rid of its dress code, for Senators,…

It's a Friday and that means our best and worst takes of the week! This week featuring CNN taking on Joe Biden's strange pattern of lies, the best and worst of Mitt Romney and why the Chicago Bears still suck! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump was pressed about his COVID-19 decisions and the decisions of the government under him during an interview with Megyn Kelly and his responses are very telling. Whom does he think is his audience? What does he have to gain and why is he still sticking by his Fauci decisions? Also, we look outside the world of politics to the world of sp…

If you are paying attention to conservative talk on podcasts, TV or even X, then you've likely heard a ton about "living in Romans 1 times." It got Andrew and Pat to thinking — what is Romans 1 really about and do those who use it really understand it? Is it all about the damnation of today's society or something else? We explore that on our World …

On this #TruthOrFiction Tuesday, we wonder if it's not 9/11, but 9/12 that we have forgotten in this country. Also, is New Mexico's governor the most in-tune politician in America...because she knows the lay of the land better than anyone? Finally, Joe Biden deserves the 25th amendment, but will that actually happen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

It's Friday and that means our best and worst takes of the week, including acknowledgement of wrongdoing by Liberty Safe and a reversal of course. Will it matter to its audience or not? Also, Ron DeSantis on firing Fauci and a dad whom let his 10-year-old drive him around as he got drunk off his rear-end. Father of the Year stuff there. Oh and we'r…

Andrew and Pat give their 2023 NFL football preview, breaking down the divisions, the playoff winners and Super Bowl champs. Also a lock of the year and biggest surprises and disappointments ahead as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Republican party backs Mitch McConnell after multiple scary health episodes, while talking about fitness to lead with President Joe Biden. Kevin McCarthy continues to break promise after promise with no repercussions, all the while the Dems are attempting to destroy the American ideal. So, do you pick the side that won't fight for you or the si…

The prospect of another Trump vs. Biden election looms large, but is it actually the election that we deserve? Also, who was college football's biggest winner of Week 1 and will Dabo Swinney make it out of this season with his job? Oh, and are COVID mandates and the new BLM protests just happening in time for election season..on purpose? All this a…

Labor Day is about honoring the hard work of the labor movement and all its done for the modern worker in America, right? Wrong. It's THE WORST and on today's show, Andrew talks about three reasons we shouldn't be celebrating the holiday ever. Bah humbug to Labor Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Steven Crowder and many others are seemingly just forgetting or willfully choosing to ignore Donald Trump's history on COVID and lockdowns, etc. while lapping up Donald Trump's gaslighting speech saying he'll never allow all those things to happen again. Also, Riley Gaines shows receipts to Keith Olberman's claims that "you suck at swimming," and w…

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…

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 #Tru…

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 …

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 a…

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 weigh…

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 neck…

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/pri…

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. …

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 Bid…

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 chang…

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 o…

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 real…

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 #WTFWedn…

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 Bi…

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 tea…

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, ye…

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…

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 So…

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? …

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.…

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.…

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…

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 edi…

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 m…

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 aca…

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 detail…

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…

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…