Critical Thinking with Andrew Coppens

For the first time in our nation's history, the Speaker of the House was removed from the position by a vote of congress. So, now that the conservative wing of Team GOP got its wish, what's the plan? Well, more of the same — because there is no plan. Also, Trevor Bauer lets all the truth fly in the wake of settling a sexual assault lawsuit and his countersuit in which neither side exchanges money and it turns out the alleged victim was actually a perpetrator of a huge hoax. Lest we forget that the court of public opinion and rushing to judgement of anyone is wrong. It's also a #WTFWednesday as we show you the dumbest of criminals in Philly, the left just coming out and telling you there shouldn't be parental rights and Donald Trump threatening officers of the court in his trial in New York City.

Donald Trump's campaign demands the GOP stop future debates and give him all his money. Should they do it? Also, we discuss the hapless Chicago Bears, the useless Kevin McCarthy and RFK Jr's role as potential 2024 spoiler. All that and Gavin Newsom checking all the leftist boxes in his pick to take the Senate seat of Diane Feinstein, on this #TruthOrFiction Tuesday edition of Critical Thinking

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 stats that redpillers and tradcons are using in the fight over "is marriage bad for men?" You might be surprised by what the stats actually say in this debate.

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 Critical Thinking.

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.

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 it right or just? Nope. Do we know the truth? Nope. Yet everyone wants to jump to conclusions. Let's let the truth play out instead of rushing to any conclusion. Also, what's happening with the UAW and their strike against the big three automakers? A 32-hour work week for 40 hours of pay? A return to guaranteed pensions? What's it mean and what's the reality?

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 #RichardOfTheWeek is crowned as well.

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 general. Will the NFL take the steps necessary to curb the violence? Can they learn any lessons from the hooligan era of football in Europe? Also, the UN's annual parade of stupid begins and we expose the love affair between Gavin Newsom and Vice-President Kamala Harris.

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.

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, and keeps it for the pleebs around them. How very common-man of you!

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!

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 sports and preview the football weekend ahead in both college and the NFL.

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 View segment. Also, funding the system is the point for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and John Fetterman speaks a coherent truth for once? What is the world coming to? Has to be a #WTFWednesday.

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?

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're supposed to believe that masks work and Joe Biden is as fit as a fiddle too.

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.

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 side that hates you? I say, let them all take a loss and focus on rebuilding from ourselves first. It's also a #WTFWednesday on a Thursday too.

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 we get a lesson in real leadership from Ron DeSantis and his handling of another hurricane hitting Florida.

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.

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 us he's a moron while telling us he is.

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 Thinking.

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 is a vote for Kamala Harris to be president is racist. What the hell was happening this weekend? Seriously?

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.

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.