ESPN decided it finally would give in to God, calling on everyone to pray as Buffalo Bills player, Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was in critical condition after a seemingly routine play in the game. While, we certainly would agree with ESPN that prayers are needed, does ESPN really mean it or was this just a ploy for temporary sympathy? God does not take to being mocked or used kindly, so unless ESPN is now in service of God, not politics, maybe they should think twice about their actions.

The man currently calling himself Lia Thomas won the NCAA women's 500-yard swimming championship on Thursday. Protests raged on both sides of the trans-athlete debate outside the venue, while Mr. Thomas dominated in the pool.

We discuss the reaction and ask are compassion and competition something that can or should co-exist in sports. #QuestionEverything #TheAfterthought #CriticalThinking

Oh gee, look at that...teaching racial hatred leads to racial violence.

We're talking about a bunch of middle-schoolers beating up a white student because "we're getting payback for slavery in the 1700's."

Who could've seen this coming? This is the worst, most sad and infuriating story we've seen in a long time.

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What is Critically Thinking Through History? Well, let us introduce you to what the podcast will be about.

A treat just for you members here!

Here is the Spike Cohen interview from Friday's show in its entirety. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

Hey there everyone. I wanted to thank you all for your support over the years through Critical Thinking and the off-shoot (and short-lived) podcast called Reviving Liberty. As I look to a future focused more on writing and podcasting together at the same time, I believe a move from Locals to Substack is the best for me.

That said, you should have already received an invite to the new Reviving Liberty Substack. I will be getting my first posts going this week, as I focus on the combination of the steps and actions on our personal journeys to reviving liberty for ourselves, but also using that lens as a way to show how to view and use the news of the day.

If you haven't already, you can subscribe or just follow along for free at https://revivingliberty.substack.com/

Here's to growing in liberty together!

Hey there, you all may be seeing some subtle changes happening here already, but I wanted you all to be the first to know that after months away to reflect and think, I've begun to make some changes. While Critical Thinking is important, what's at stake — the liberty of the individual and the people writ large — can not be overstated. Many of you know my concept and ideas around "reviving liberty" from the show in the past, but I think it's time to put them in practice and put them under the microscope.

Given the insanity of the election season we are in and the questions about those running for the highest offices in the United States, its time to band together and focus on liberty. My goal is to teach what liberty really means, get real about the politics of today and how it focuses (or doesn't) on liberty-first policies and concepts. I'm also going to be driving home the path we can all walk on towards reviving liberty within ourselves and our communities (cause that's where the ...

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.