Critical Thinking with Andrew Coppens

Tim Scott looked the racism he faced from the hosts of 'The View' right in the face and his response to their disgusting statements was a moment of brilliance. On this #TruthOrFiction Tuesday, we ask if this was a presidential moment. Also, has Nikki Haley completely killed off her campaign already and what about retirement for one of the greatest NBA players in history?

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 let's us know he really doesn't care about debt...because he never, EVER, has. Also, we talk our best and worst takes of the Week featuring Donald Trump, Sam Ponder, Ben Shapiro and more. Who gets crowned a brand-new #RichardOfTheWeek?

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?

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.

Some in the MAGA forever camp took the past week to unleash some of the most disgraceful and disgusting lines of personal attack I've ever seen in politics. Is that all the Trump camp really has? I'm flying solo and discussing the aftermath of Ron DeSantis announcing his run for president, plus I discuss what polls are and aren't saying about the two-headed GOP race.

Ron DeSantis will announce his candidacy for President of the United States of America later on Wednesday, with Elon Musk, on Twitter. Does the announcement actually matter and why or why not? Also, Joy Behar tells black men what it's like to be them and a man tells us men are actually biological women...it's a WTF Wednesday and our last show until after Memorial Day too.

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.

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.

Have the Democrats no shame? Apparently not, as they attempted yesterday to gaslight former FBI officers who blew the whistle on political abuses by the agency. Also, if you can't see where your data goes when its happening, are you really in control? We also crown a new Richard of the Week and our best/worst takes of the week get revealed, featuring Adam Schiff.

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.

The Durham Report has had what fallout? What consequences exactly? Nothing. So, what do we do about a government that has been weaponized for one political party's gain? Also, John Fetterman and Kamala Harris get in front of microphones and Donald Trump shows is "pro-life" cards.

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?

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis were both supposed to be in Iowa this weekend. One showed up, the other didn't and all hell broke loose on social media. Also, the two delivered very different Mother's Day messages. President Biden hid away at the beach while literal terrorists were crossing the Southern Border and now Team GOP is anti-legal immigration? What the hell is going on America?

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.

The House Oversight Committee laid out a pretty damning case of corruption, influence peddling and money laundering against Joe Biden and the Biden Crime Family, but will there be any accountability? Also, just how deep has the Spirit of the Age gotten in to the christian faith and what about Donald Trump and the CNN town hall?

Matt Araiza is vindicated against allegations of being involved in a gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at a college party back in 2021. Yet, the sports media still tries to tie him to the allegations and furthers the idea that a gang rape occurred, except they leave out the fact that the DA makes it very clear they don't believe that scenario played out at all. Also, EcoHealthAlliance is back to "business as usual" and a woman is accused of poisoning her husband, but the story begins with her trying to pass it off as an accident and then profiting off of his death by writing a picture book to help kids cope with death of a parent. Truly sick stuff on a #WTFWednesday

If you thought the Dylan Mulvaney marketing matter was just a ploy to look woke, you would be wrong. On this #TruthOrFiction Tuesday, Andrew explores the question of A-B's existence since it is indeed deep in the woods of wokeness. So, either it is woke and just disavowed it's own "values" or it's "values" were all just words. Either way, you've managed to tick off every potential customer in the process. Also, should the TSA still exist, E-Verify is bad for liberty and will Biden loose support in the black community in 2024?

Andrew flies solo all week, so strap-in from some deep critical thinking. AOC tweeted the dumbest thing I've ever seen from an elected official, claiming that republicans want to kill the mentally ill. Also, Chelsea Clinton shows that the control-freaks aren't going to go away and Title 42 going away has the right up in arms.

Anheuser-Busch's CEO issued a kinda-sorta apology and continues to step in it in the aftermath of the Dylan Mulvaney controversy. Also, the worst teenage angst against capitalism of all-time and we watch Tim Pool school a leftist on "trans-genocide" and team objective reality beats subjective reality. Also, we give you a masterclass in mocker, ridicule and scorn all in one video.

Will Team GOP figure out how to win? We continue to talk the Great American Migration story, as well as the two ways to win the 2024 election if the Republicans are at all interested in winning. Also, the trans-blind community is a thing and Karin-Jean Pierre says a stupid thing about illegal immigration and our reaction may surprise you.

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.

RFK Jr. has become a darling of some on the right. Andrew and Pat explore that obsession and why they need to stay far away from that man. He's not your friend, he's someone who agrees with you on one thing and one thing only. Also, are we really on the brink of war with China and how could we still avoid it, if at all possible.

Lia Thomas comes strong with the either you support dudes deciding to be a woman or you aren't a real feminist. Who had the best and worst first round of the NFL Draft and a reminder that speaking truth to power, also requires power. It's a Fish Fry Friday here on Critical Thinking.

After the surprise parting of ways between Tucker Carlson and Fox News, Carlson breaks his silence. He comes with a message that I think we all needed to hear. Nikki Hayley spoke on Fox News and killed her 2024 GOP presidential bid in less than a minute. Hot takes don't equal winning.

Also, the mortgage and housing myths you are hearing and reading about get taken on here on Critical Thinking.

In a recently viral rant, a member of Gen Z let us all know that we should have a "right to safety" in schools and in life. Also, look out because they are now voting age and coming for you. Andrew takes on the politics and reality of this video. Also, what if I told you the CIA wasn't just putting its thumb on the scales of elections overseas, but has done so for the past 3 presidential elections? Also, Joe Biden goes in to hiding mode as he officially kicks off his 2014 campaign with a slick video that signals to the left and triggers the "he's a liar" on the right.

Yep, it's a #WTFWednesday folks.

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.

Late on Friday, the FHFA announced new mortgage rules that will change the game. Hoping to bring more "ownership opportunities" to minority and poor communities, they have shown to not have learned any lessons from 2007. But why? We explore. Also, Tucker Carlson shows us what time it really is and Bud Light makes a swift change in marketing after its disastrous sponsorship of Dylan Mulvaney. Boycotts work, or no?

Donald Trump's spokesperson believes that the question of abortion is just a "state's rights" issue. Does this call in to question his pro-life bona fides or not? Also, incoming Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says we can't demonize the youth that rioted in Chicago last weekend, because "kids do stupid things all the time."

Also, Jesse Kelly with some truth about Donald Trump's legal troubles and a take on what's needed to right the ship of our politics and culture in America from Brian Hyde.

On this Deep Dive Thursday, we wanted to look at what the cases may be against the suspected top two GOP candidates for President. We took the case DeSantis should be making against Trump and the case Trump should be making against DeSantis in a debate-style format. So, let the fun begin!

It's a WTF Wednesday and we take a look at an AI photograph winning Picture of the Year in a prestigious Sony picture contest. Also, Eric Adams wants everyone in NYC to stop eating meat and consuming dairy, Lia Thomas wants you to believe there's an equal playing field for transgendered women and real ladies and another government official can't tell you what a woman is. What's reality anymore?

Happy Taxation is Theft Day! It's also another edition of #TruthOrFiction Tuesday on the show, where we tackle the concept of the American founding fathers being evil, boycotting taxes and Bud Light and finally a look at the possibility of a socialist overthrow of our constitutional republic. A spirited a fun show ahead for you today!

Chicago gets HOT over the weekend and teenagers got full-on organized mayhem in multiple locations. Shootings, cars on fire, rioting, street takeovers downtown and the "leaders" of the city fail to lead. Shocker. Also, we discuss our viewing of Nefarious in-depth...be on the lookout for spoilers.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio went on Fox News this week and gave the best synopsis of the state of America and its standing in the world that I have ever seen. Also, Elon Musk rips a BBC reporter to shreds with facts and reason and we'll crown a brand new Richard of the Week.

Will it be a repeat of the summer of 1968 in Chicago? Well, the Dems are hoping not, as they bring their 2024 national convention to the Windy City. Why? We break that down as well as ask a critical question — is liberty culture, and if so, why are so many libertarians unwilling to get in to the culture war? Shouldn't they be on the front line?

French President Emmanuel Macron thinks Europe shouldn't follow America when it comes to the China-Taiwan question. Also, are we not a moral society anymore and what about eliminating "gun violence" from our society? All that and more on another #TruthorFiction Tuesday!

Bud Light admits it doesn't want the "frat boy" image and is indeed attempting to reach the trans community as its new marketplace. Refreshing, unlike the beer, to hear, but also telling of where our culture is and where the marketplace really is. Also, we take on the Church of Me rising up on Easter Sunday and more.

It is Friday and that means we're giving you our best and worst takes of the week, including Matt Walsh giving us all a class in "How to Defeat Trans Ideology" and Shannon Joy finally getting that liberty, not politicians or courts will be the thing that could save America from the brink of totalitarian hell. Also, comparing yourself to Jesus and the resurrection story because you got expelled from the Tennessee state House of Representatives is certainly an odd flex this time of the year.

Andrew returns home from vacation to find a socialist mayor and socialist alderwoman have won election in his city and his district. Ain't life grand? Oh, and if you think the Donald Trump story from Tuesday matters, you haven't been paying attention to the last 15 years. Also, taking on the culture war doesn't need to be an all-or-nothing proposition, as Matt Walsh points out.

Pat continues to fill in for Andrew on this Truth or Fiction Tuesday. The truth or fictions statements are as follows:

Caitlin Clark will be canceled this year.

Trump's other legal troubles are real, not just political persecution and should disqualify him from being president.

Donald Trump will be convicted in the Stormy Daniels Case.

The fact that the Nashville shooters motive has not been released is about politics.

Pat discusses Joe Biden declaring March 31st as "Transgender Visibility Day" in the wake of the shooting of the Nashville Christian school by a woman claiming to be a man. He also crowns a brand new Richard of the Week.

Pat fills in for Andrew and talks about the reactions of the Biden Administration and some in the media to the Nashville shooting and of course guns.

A horrific and tragic shooting took place in Nashville on Monday, Andrew and Pat react to what we know, what we don't and the rush to judgement politically...all the while we're over here like "hello, this is the manifestation of evil."

Also, we play some Truth or Fiction with sports and politics, including a discussion the future existence of ESPN.

The January 6th Proud Boys trials take a dramatic and dark turn, as the DOJ is forced to expose they've had informants working within the defense team leading up to and during trial. We discuss the latest shocking allegations. Also, our best and worst takes of the week and a brand new Richard of the Week is crowned as well!

What is money? Who controls it? Who will control it? Andrew flies solo and discusses things you may or may not know about our current monetary system and the future of digital currency. Also, what if the W.H.O., not you, or your local, state or federal government had any control over your health care? Andrew deep dives in the W.H.O.'s latest plan to control your life too.

For the MAGA-forever crowd we see their true religion exposed as some suggest Donald Trump's potential indictment will lead to his christlike "death" and "resurrection" and I'm not down to clown with any of it. Also, what if everything really is racist and what if President Joe Biden can't recite a simple poem?

All that and more on a #WTFWednesday edition of Critical Thinking

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Joe Biden moves to declassify all COVID-19 origin info, is that the smartest move he's made as President? Also, are we finally done with the COVID B.S., what about the tanking economy and what about impeaching Biden as mutually assured political destruction?

Donald Trump may or may not be indicted on charges related to bribing ex-lovers into silence ahead of the 2016 presidential campaign, but he is telling MAGA to protest, protest, protest. We unpack a complicated story with a simple outcome — don't fall for the trap of protesting on behalf of a man who doesn't and won't ever have your back. Also, we examine chapters 5 & of Rise of the Fourth Reich by Steve Deace and Daniel Horowitz.