Critical Thinking with Andrew Coppens

It's a Truth or Fiction Tuesday, and today we're tackling Joe Biden telling us that the kids are all of ours, not their parents, the Aaron Rodgers trade to the Jets going down and Tucker Carlson moving on from Fox News. Oh and something about Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis and who is the weaker candidate.

What if I told you that despite the talk of recession and doom-and-gloom for the American economy, that there is hope and excitement to be had? Well, that is the reality, as people are widely fleeing high-tax and low economic freedom states to those who are showing freedom and low taxes. We also discuss the illegal immigration issue, along with economics and morality and so much more on a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday.

As the national emergency on COVID-19 ends, and thus so does Title 42, predictable and preventable chaos reigned overnight. All the while so-called sanctuary cities are no longer happy to welcome their "undocumented migrants" to their cities anymore. Strange. Also, puberty blockers are just pause buttons on biology and Donald Trump has Anderson Cooper all-a-tizzy.

Special Counsel John Durham issues his report on the Donald Trum-Russia collusion story and it's exactly what we thought. So, what is the report really worth and should you care? Also, we take on 4 myths about Libertarians. Are they really myths or rooted in truth?

A FEE.org article asks us if we are indeed living out the Ayn Rand novel, 'Atlas Shrugged' in real life. We examine that possibility and how America's state-to-state movement and the reasons behind it may indeed suggest that we are living out the point of the book in real life and that's a good thing.

Joe Biden mumbles and bumbled his way on stage at the G7, complete with another out-and-out lie about history (shocker). Also, we look at the lies science tells us about meat, EV's and even what causes and fixes depression — brought to you by Big Pharma, of course. Ron DeSantis unveiled his best attack on Donald Trump, going after Operation Warp Speed in a hilarious and intentional way.

It's a #WTFWednesday on Critical Thinking as we discover that Major League Baseball is even more woke than we ever thought. Also, Dylan Mulvaney decides he wants a baby inside him and we discuss just how bad the deal that was struck to raise the debt ceiling limit really was.

A recent survey from The Cato Institute tells us that 3 of 10 people aged 18-29 want government surveillance cameras in homes. Simple question? How does the concept of American liberty square with this? It DOESN'T. We discuss that plus crack pipes in vending machines in NYC and so much more on this #WTFWednesday.

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.

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.

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.

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 DeSantis. The GOP can not become a party of Bolsheviks vs. Mensheviks, yet that's what Trump is attempting to do here. Finally, Pat ranks the hottest Disney animals of all-time...or something like that.

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?

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.

It's that time of the week, where Andrew and Pat discuss the best and worst takes of the week that was, featuring a blubbering Rashida Tlaib, Canada voting to allow the mentally-ill to off themselves and not one, but two great takes from Libertarians in Hannah Cox and Justin Amash. My heart be still! Don't forget to grab yourself some of the best coffee out there from a brand that cares about its coffee and not your politics: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/discount/CriticalThinker?ref=m597JEC6V_ceI

Just hours after indicating support for Tom Emmer, Donald Trump turns around and knifes the 3rd GOP nominee for Speaker of the House right in the back. What in the sam-hell is going on out there? Also, Biden and stages don't get along very well, The Blaze makes a bold move towards independent and parallel economies and there's no need for reading, writing or math in Oregon for the next decade. I'm sure that's going to go well. All that and more on a #WTFWednesday edition of Critical Thinking.

After pulling the "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" from a Pride Night event, the Los Angeles Dodgers "reflected" and are now allowing this wholly anti-catholic LGBTQ group to parade around the field on Pride Night. Just a simple reminder that you can't live and let live with the spirit of the age. Also, are the Republicans becoming the Know-Nothings all over again? What about housing the homeless as the solution to all homelessness? All that and more on a Truth or Fiction Tuesday.

Vivek Ramaswamy went hard this weekend...hard in the direction of being the next Evan McMullin for me. Pat and I discuss his take on arming all of Taiwan and Ron DeSantis being a "hate speech law" signer. Also, we have more confirmation that children were the targets of the worst of the misinformation from governments both here and abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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?

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?

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.

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.

Colorado's Supreme Court gave the O.K. to kicking Donald Trump off the state ballot in 2024, in a not-so-shocking bit of news to those of us paying attention. But, I'm still left with questions about whether MAGA Forever gets it and if they do, what's the plan for dealing with their favored candidate being lawfaired and constituioned out of the 2024 election. Also, Rashard Mendenhall goes full racist or head trauma in calling out white reporters and wanting all-black vs. all-white Pro Bowl. Oh, and we also see Chicago attempt to say "no more" to migrant busing with new ordinances, fines and amendments. Bus drivers don't care. All on a #WTFWednesday for you.

Another MLB player, this time on the Los Angeles Dodgers, comes out against the blasphemous 'Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence' and on a #TruthOrFiction Thursday, we're wondering if the continued divide inside and outside of baseball will see MLB become the first big sports league to die. Also, is Pat about to become a father? What about Twitter becoming the final bastion of freedom?

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.