Critical Thinking with Andrew Coppens

Joe Biden gave one of the strangest and most senile State of the Union addresses last night. Also, we got a rising star in the form of Alabama Senator Katie Britt to deliver the GOP response. Oh, and Oregon recriminalized low-level drug use this week, but what if the data and reality don't support the legislation? What if the folks like Matt Walsh are dead-wrong about what the data says about this issue? Can it be true that legalizing drugs is bad and that criminalizing drug use is also bad? Today's Research:https://thepostmillennial.com/oregon-re-criminalizes-possession-of-hard-drugs-after-disastrous-impacts-decriminalization-effortshttps://www.cato.org/blog/oregon-lawmakers-roll-back-new-strategy-only-four-months-data-revert-decades-old-tactic-linkedhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/m110/Presentations/Panel+1_Del+Pozo.pdfhttps://reason.com/2024/03/04/oregon-legislators-overwhelmingly-vote-to-recriminalize-low-level-drug-possession/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On an otherwise sleepy "Super Tuesday" the voters in multiple RINO-led districts stood up for school choice and their voices to be heard. Is that a sign of hope in the GOP? Also, the Chicago Teachers Union wants a $50 billion union contract and MSNBC laughs at those who think immigration is a big deal in Virginia. All on a #WTFWednesday edition of Critical Thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Trudeua says the quiet part out loud? Wishing that Russia wins over Ukraine? Also, Marry Poppins is now racist and we get an inside-the-park home run for the ages in a Spring Training Game. Oh, and Federalist Papers No. 16 goes under the microscope on today's Critical Thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Polling in seven swing states favors Trump over Biden and now MAGA Forever tells us we have to believe in the polls. Bold strategy...Also, I wonder about DEI being bad for your health outcomes if you don't play ball and what about the COVID Crazies and their unwillingness to admit they were wrong about kids and schooling? It all comes your way on a #TruthOrFictionTuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google's new AI, "Gemini" was exposed for its anti-White racism late last week and it only continued to get worse as its leftist bias was put on full display all over X this weekend. Yet, will anyone do anything about it? Like, I don't know, stop using gmail or calendar or Google Docs? Probably not and Google knows it. Also, the AP decides to hide the illegal status of an alleged murderer...oh and we put The Federalist Papers No. 14 under the microscope as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Politico reporter went on MSNBC to continue her crusade against "Christian Nationalism" because they want to establish a THEOCRACY, telling the audience that our rights don't come from God, but do come from government. That and Justin Trudeau wants a "common set of facts" to be determined for us all to work from. How about no? That and three amazing takes this week, including one from Joe Biden! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an FBI informant is charged with lying to the FBI and trying to play both Russia and the United States against each other, the left says the case against Joe Biden and the Biden Crime Family should be closed. Oh really? I examine their claim. Also, Joe Biden gets the media to play along with his charade of a "student loan debt cancellation" game. Finally, The Federalist Papers No. 13 goes under the microscope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In one of the most idiotic, yet telling, stories of just how far the tentacles of the Spirit of the Age have gone in to our society...there was a drag funeral performed at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC — and the priest sat there and did nothing. The Church since has performed a mass of reparations to God for offending him. In a totally unrelated story, a member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence was arrested on charges of child sexual exploitation and porn. Ewww. In France, they want the ability to jail you for speaking up against the COVID-19 vaccine "and other reasonable" medical things. Good times on a #WTFWednesday.50% OFF 1ST MONTH of Coffee Brand Coffee Club here: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/products/roasters-choice?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=NC38DO-FnPMuYiTLXlElgqTGL4Cb3Ee1T91dJDXq08k.SQNKcT&selling_plan=1503527049 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have we learned nothing from history..ancient or otherwise? Apparently not, as some in congress want to give illegals the ability to earn citizenship by becoming our fighting force. Hello, late Roman Empire, anyone? Also, is Abraham Lincoln the worst president in American history? Oh and Federalist No. 11 is under the microscope too. Don't forget to join the awesome Jeremey's Coffee Club at Coffee Brand Coffee — 50% OFF YOUR 1ST MONTH!! https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/products/roasters-choice?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=NC38DO-FnPMuYiTLXlElgqTGL4Cb3Ee1T91dJDXq08k.SQNKcT&selling_plan=1503527049 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fani Willis and Nathan Wade had to testify in a hearing to dismiss them from the case against Donald Trump in Georgia and boy, oh-boy, did it not go as well as they thought it would in their heads or when they were on the stand. Willis admitted to felonies, looked like an unhinged and deranged witness at times and even wore her dress on backwards somehow. Also, I talk about the rest of the best and worst takes of the week and I examine Federalist Paper No. 10 in our continuing study of this important work in American civic life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The worst ad during the Super Bowl this past weekend was easily the blasphemous "He Gets Us" ads. Well, there was a challenge made to do it better, if you think you can, and boy did someone ever up the ante. I discuss the ad centered on the message or repentance just in the knick of time for the Lenten season. Also, a man of action takes down a thug who decided to settle some gang beef with a gun during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl party. Also, I look at Federalist No. 9 and its message that history already tells us how loose confederacies end — and it ain't good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaker Mike Johnson kept a promise and got DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeached on the 2nd try. So, now what? What does it even mean? Why does it even matter, or does it even matter? Also, I've got "screw the constitution" takes, Biden's totally with it takes and "how to squat in Portland" videos for you on this #WTFWednesday edition of Critical Thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After pulling an all-nighter, because this is the "most important vote of all-time in the Senate," Team GOP gave the dems a win on funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, while nothing to actual AMERICAN border security. Because of course. Also, what about being willing to pay a price to stay free? Federalist Papers No. 8 gets studied as well on this #TruthOrFiction Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hawaii's Supreme Court shredded the constitution in a ruling on a 2nd amendment case. If you don't believe we are not sharing the same country, I don't know what else will convince you. Also, thoughts on the Super Bowl, Hamas tunneling under a U.N. aide building and Federalist Papers. No. 7! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Special Counsel report on the Joe Biden Classified Documents case is out and it paints a bleak picture of Joe Biden's mental capacity. In the aftermath, the media took the gloves off. What does it all tell us and did the special counsel get it right in not recommending any charges? Also, I react to Biden's reaction to the report and the media. Finally, Federalist Paper No. 6 goes under the microscope on this edition of Critical Thinking! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaker Mike Johnson has vowed to bring up, and pass, Articles of Impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, but will that solve anything? If so, do it. If not, what are you even doing? I also look at the results of D.C.'s pilot "economic mobility" program, and shocking — it was an epic failure. What's not an epic fail? How about a team of youngsters unraveling the mystery of 2,000-year-old Pompeiian scrolls? The Federalist Papers study continues with Federalist Paper No. 5 as well. The Pompeii scrolls story: https://twitter.com/natfriedman/status/1754519304471814555 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronna McDaniel is stepping down as RNC Chair after the South Carolina primary, but the news on who could replace her might make things worse. Also, an OnlyFans mom is upset that her kids Christian School would have an issue with her promoting her site on school grounds. Oh and you and I are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to create an app that helps dudes who want to be chicks, sound more like chicks. Only on a #WTFWednesday could this happen here on Critical Thinking. Follow on X: https://x.com/thecoppensshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump's appeal on grounds of Presidential Immunity was denied by the D.C. appellate court on Tuesday morning. Least shocking news ever, but did the court get it right and where does Trump go from there? Also, the House tells the Senate GOP that their "deal" struck on immigration and foreign military aid is DOA — showing just how dumb and serious they are taking the crisis on the Southern Border. Oh, and we continue to read the Federalist Papers, with No. 3 on the docket today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikki Haley made an appearance in the opening segment of Saturday Night Live. She not only was overshadowed by a medicore Trump impression, but looked and sounded like a robot — why must Team GOP always fall for the trap of trying to be a hip celebrity? WHY? Also, we continue our exploration of The Federalist Papers, with Federalist Paper No. 2, and I continue to wonder why so many on the right, who want to take Texas' side in the battle against the Feds at the Southern Border continue to quote them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk was set to hit on a 12% of company-value stock option package at Tesla. Then came a Biden-tied judge in Delaware to literally snatch away potentially $55 billion in wealth from Musk. Totes not politically motivated or anything! Also, Disney loses bigly in case against Ron DeSantis and Florida. Today also begins our in-depth look at The Federalist Papers, starting from the beginning with Federalist Paper No. 1, written by Alexander Hamilton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The House Committee on Homeland Security has recommended two impeachment charges against DHS secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. I'm curious if this will bring any accountability for the illegal asylum crisis at our Southern Border or not? Also, it's a #WTFWednesday where "The Squad" has a very bad week and the White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean Pierre, can't even put together a sentence in memorial to three fallen soldiers in the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United States and Iran continue a proxy war, but how will each side respond as things continue to escalate? There are no good answers. Also, will the GOP fall for the race trap once again in 2024 and is this year's Super Bowl sponsored by the Spirit of the Age, or what? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder how the allegedly poor and destitute refugee manages to make it over an ocean (or two) and then crosses two more continents to get here? Well, today I bring you on some of that journey, expose the organizations who are making it all happen and selling these people on the lie of how asylum works here in America. But, you're the ones dealing with it all — as all but one congressional district has been sent illegal asylum seekers from the wonder NGO's at the border. What's happening should disgust all of us, because these people are being used as political pawns and discarded by allegedly religious organizations...oh and the government has helped the wonderful Mexican cartels traffic these folks to our border too. It's all gross, oh so gross. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Educational freedom is one of the pillars of this show in 2024 and coming back to discuss just that here in the state of Illinois is Mailee Smith of Illinois Policy. What's up with the future of the now-dead Invest in Kids Act and educational freedom in the state. Also, how have unions affected that and so much more in the state and locally in Chicago as well. If this is here, it's coming to a locality or state near you soon too. Find Mailee's work here: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/union-membership-in-illinois-hits-record-low/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Missouri senate Pro Tem throws a temper tantrum over the GOP's Freedom Caucus holding up gubernatorial appointments, you know, because GOP hating its base is so on brand. Also, Michigan's governor introduces us to Professor Potato, while Ronna McDaniel says Nikki Haley needs to drop out of the GOP race after getting crushed by Donald Trump despite the left's best efforts to prop her up. Oh, and what if I told you Arizona politics were corrupt? Would you believe me? Well, Kari Lake has the goods on the corruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here on a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday I'm talking about the SCOTUS giving the Biden admin permission to destroy the fencing Texas put up. Apparently we're just supposed to accept anything and everything they say. That's it. Finished. Or NOT? Also, is this Joe Biden's election to lose and will we see anyone care enough to vote? Oh, and MSNBC proves why need to stop with the "expert class" ruling us once and for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ron DeSantis suspended his 2024 presidential campaign over the weekend and endorsed Donald Trump for president, virtually clearing the field for Trump. But, for some, that wasn't good enough. Also, MAGA Forever got to already laying the groundwork for why they'd take an 'L' in November. Smooth strategy there. Oh, and Jerry Nadler accidentally promotes family values while still managing to be an awful racist at the same time. I'll explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Argentinian President Javier Milei went to Davos and delivered a scathing rebuke of the WEF right to their face and it was awesome. Also, we've got some terrible takes from the worlds of gender and racial ideology and what in the world is going on in Dick Morris' life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a #WTFWednesday on Critical Thinking and we're talking about the insanity of what's happening in Davos at the WEF this week. Also, NHL fans go nuts on me for suggesting that games that are more than 30-days old on ESPN+ have no value to ESPN and shouldn't remain on the streaming service, a decision ESPN made this week. Oh and Jim Harbaugh has two of the most insane demands in a college coaching contract I've ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump won by a wide margin in the firs-in-the-nation Iowa Caucus on Monday night. Just how big of a win was it historically speaking? What does it tell us about the future of the GOP race and general election in 2024? Also, will endorsing Trump be a good or bad thing for those that do it and what about Nikki Haley's thought that this is a two-person race between Trump and her? All that on a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iowa kicks off the 2024 GOP Primary race with its caucus tonight. What to make of the process, what are real good data sets telling us and I've got predictions. Also, the Biden Crime Family is up to its usual crime family tactics — buying votes and trying to get away with crimes. Also, Illinois unions want access to your kids for a full week of "education" about the workforce. Oh, and my Packers won in the playoffs!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liberty's Last Stand is the theme of the show here in 2024. Today, Andrew is joined by Auron MacIntyre of The Blaze and host of the Auron MacIntyre Show to talk about liberty and a need for the right to recognize it's time for a new political formula if liberty can even be saved. Find Auron's Work at The Blaze: https://www.theblaze.com/u/auronmacintyreThe Auron MacIntyre Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114Support our Sponsor, Coffee Brand Coffee: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/discount/CriticalThinker?ref=m597JEC6V_ceI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok is bad, because China is bad and it manipulates its own people and now the hearts and minds of millions of American tweens and teens and even grannys. But, a recent study that many on Capital Hill and elsewhere are using to gin up further calls for bans on the app just don't hold up under scrutiny. I go in-depth on more garbage data in, garbage data out. Also, this past weekend marked another year of the left going insane over J6, including President Joe Biden and Michigan won, but are we celebrating cheating by their victory in the College Football Playoff championship game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ron DeSantis did something not seen from a real GOP presidential candidate in almost a decade — talk about a flat tax and abolishing the IRS. FOR REAL. Also, I give you the rest of my best and worst takes of the week, featuring the likes of Hannah Cox, Ibram X Kendi, Nikki Haley and Todd Erzen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikki Haley wants you to believe that calling illegal immigrants criminals is the real problem for the GOP. Also, what about the purity of college athletics and what about the Epstein list of names...well, it's a Myth Busting Thursday here on Critical Thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the theme of the program for 2024? This is something I've been doing for the past few years and this year's theme is "Liberty's Last Stand." What does it mean and how can we bring light to what seems to be a very dark time? Also, we talk about Nikki Haley buying up ad's in major TV markets — why? I've got a theory and it's something out of the Dems playbook from 2020. Also, we talk Claudine Gay "resigning" as President of Harvard and the leftist media freak-out. Also, the use of AI and machine learning could change the face of political polling forever...maybe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's prediction time...what's going to happen in 2024? I've got some thoughts. Also, Brandon Johnson invokes Jefferson Davis when talking about Greg Abbott, there's fat scholarship that tells you all the leftist talking points apply to being fat and Mike DeWine gives the most disgusting answer to why he vetoed a ban on trans surgeries for minors. All of that and more happened while we were away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the annual Year in Review episode, where Andrew holds himself (and others) accountable for the predictions made to start the year. How did they turn out and what were the top stories of the year? Find out, with a special guest appearance as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's program Andrew is joined by the host of the LiberatED podcast and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Freedom — Kerry McDonald. We talk about the history of compulsory education in America as well as where the educational freedom movement stands and where it is going in the future. Find the Liberated Podcast here: https://www.liberatedpodcast.com/Kerry's FEE.org work: https://fee.org/kerry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Elf on the Shelf is the worst and it needs to get off my Facebook feed. Also, are Trump's lawyers the last hope to save the 2024 election and I've learned something a bit disturbing and awesome about the 12 Days of Christmas song that many likely don't or shouldn't want to know. Yes, it's a #TruthOrFiction Tuesday on the show! The final one of 2023 as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new polling of Palestinians by Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research gave us our first real glimpse at what the people in the Gaza Strip and West Bank believe about Hamas, Israel and all things war. The results may surprise some in the West. Also, Vivek makes CNN defend the Cops and what about pharmacies violating your civil liberties? Palestine Research: https://pcpsr.org/en/node/961Pharmacy Reason Article: https://reason.com/2023/12/13/major-pharmacies-give-cops-patient-records-without-a-warrant-lawmakers-investigation-finds/Visit our sponsor at Coffee Brand Coffee: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/discount/CriticalThinker?ref=m597JEC6V_ceI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harvard's President, Dr. Claudine Gay, was accused of large swaths of plagiarism by intrepid reporters over the weekend. It left Harvard with a choice — academic integrity or DEI. It chose and I discuss. Also, we have a choice in our culture and society writ large, either Vox Populi, Vox Dei or Restoring Liberty. Will we chose correctly?It's also a WTF Wednesday and we watch the idiots at work, SNL managing to turn the good in to the evil and Dana White begging you to stop boycotting Bud Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.