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Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

Green Beret combat veteran Nick Freitas has earned a reputation as a leading advocate for conservative policies and philosophy across the nation. Since Nick began to serve as a Delegate in the Virginia House of Delegates, he has garnered over 100 million views on speeches that he has given in defense of those conservative ideals. In this podcast, Nick dives into the issues, policies, and political philosophies of our time to dissect the arguments presented by the left and to make the case for the conservative values and principles that make up the core of the conservative movement while telling relevant stories from his time in combat in Iraq and giving a behind the scenes look at the legislative process today.

Episodes

Is Trump Breaking The System?

Is Trump about to break the system with tariffs, and does the system actually need breaking to begin with? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: True Classic Unlock the secret to looking effortlessly stylish with True Classic. Their perfectly balanced fit, feel, and price ensure guys look and feel their best. Say goodbye to awkward bunching and tight spots; True Classic offers snugness where you need it and relaxation where you want it. It's time to upgrade your wardrobe essentials with intentionality and comfort. �...

Apr 03, 20252 hr 46 minSeason 2Ep. 318

Young Men Are Beginning To Revolt

We are entering an unprecedented political era. 20-year-old men are now the most conservative demographic in America. So why has this happened, and what does it mean for the country going forward? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Subscribe to any Good Ranchers box and use code NICK to enjoy $25 off your first purchase and free express shipping. Experience premium meats delivered right to your doorstep. High-quality, hormone-free steaks and bacon await, making every meal a gourmet experience at hom...

Apr 01, 20252 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 317

Explaining the Left’s Tesla Terrorism Problem

In just one week, the Left went from railing about the price of eggs to firebombing Teslas. What’s going on with the spike in Left-wing violence, what’s driving, it and how should the Right respond? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: True Classic Upgrade your wardrobe with True Classic! Their shirts are designed to highlight your best features, with a tailored fit that flatters the arms and chest while keeping things comfy around the midsection. Affordable and stylish, True Classic offers bundles on top-selling t...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 316

Should Trump Ignore The Courts?

Trump has called for the impeachment of a judge who recently ruled the administration had to re-import some illegal immigrants back into the country. Today, we will discuss some of the most ridiculous judicial opinions issued against the President and what Trump should do about the problem of Left-wing judicial activism.  ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Spring into action with Good Ranchers and make a real impact! Support our American farmers and get 100% American-sourced meat, free from ant...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 315

Is Education Dead?

Trump may be on the verge of finally dismantling the Department of Education…some are celebrating, some are mourning…but what happens next? What does the world without the DOE look like? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers With over 140,000 family farms lost since 2017, your choice makes a difference. Enjoy meat free from antibiotics, added hormones, and seed oils. Get $40 off and free meat for a year with code Nick. A portion of your purchase supports Paralyzed Veterans of America. Let's uphold Amer...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 314

The Revolt Of The Elites

30 years ago, Christopher Lasch warned of the rise of a ruling class that would abandon their own country and consolidate power through the media, academia, and the Federal bureaucracy. Sound familiar? In this episode, we look at The Revolt of the Elites and how Lasch predicted everything from woke corporations to D.C.'s contempt for the American people. ----- ⭐ DOGE Watch Check out the latest updates on what DOGE is doing on DOGE WATCH! We're publishing a brand new interview with Senator Rand P...

Mar 18, 20252 hr 58 minSeason 2Ep. 313

When Your Homestead Gets Destroyed

Last fall, Justin Rhodes and his family lost their homestead to Hurricane Helene. He and I talked about this disaster and what they've been doing to come back stronger than before. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: True Classic Looking to boost confidence and comfort in your wardrobe? True Classic has you covered with shirts that hug your arms and chest, while offering comfort at the midsection. Get premium quality at prices that won't break the bank, and bundle up on their best-selling tees, hoodies, and jeans....

Mar 13, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 312

Do We Need A Constitutional Crisis?

According to Democrats, Trump is violating the Constitution and calling into question the neutrality of the civil service. Do they have a point about a "Constitutional Crisis"? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Subscribe to any Good Ranchers box and get free bacon, ground beef, seed oil free chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year, plus $40 off your first order. 🔗 Stock up on meat HERE: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas ----- 🔗 Stay updated with DOGE Watch here: https://www.you...

Mar 11, 20252 hr 38 minSeason 2Ep. 311

Changes At The White House

Nick just met with the White House Press Secretary, several administration members, Speaker Mike Johnson, Vice President Vance, and President Trump this past week. Here's what happened. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: DOGE Watch Stay informed with DOGE Watch! If you're overwhelmed by their achievements, DOGE Watch is your go-to source for the latest updates. Don't miss out on the inside scoop! 🔗 Stay updated with DOGE Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV5X47OmZs2u2r7gBfS_vCEplmii48p_2 ----- �...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 310

Trump vs Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy and Trump just had a huge blow-up in the Oval Office right when peace negotiations were about to start. Trump has now frozen all US aid to Ukraine. So what does this mean? What happens next? How is this war likely to end? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers With over 140,000 family farms lost since 2017, your choice makes a difference. Enjoy meat free from antibiotics, added hormones, and seed oils. Get $40 off and free meat for a year with code Nick. A portion of your purchase supports Par...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 308

What Just Happened in Germany?

Germany just held its elections and the outcome was an astonishing rebuke of the political establishment. In today's episode we're going to go through each of the major parties and look at who won, who lost, and what these results mean going forward. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: True Classic Time to elevate your date night game! True Classic shirts are here to accentuate where it counts: arms and chest, with comfort for that steak dinner. Whether it's the Curved Hem Crew or the Knit Oxford, these shirts mea...

Feb 27, 20252 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 307

Vance vs the EU

JD Vance delivered an incredible speech before the EU, and many European leaders are not very happy about it. It has been described as “dangerous,” "inappropriate," "misinformation," and just about everything else. Today, we will watch his speech along with you and provide some commentary and analysis on what Vance said and why EU bureaucrats are so upset about it. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Here's a promotional ad copy for the "New Year, New Meat" campaign by Good Ranchers: Start your year ...

Feb 25, 20252 hr 36 minSeason 2Ep. 306

Are Tariffs Good for America?

Tariffs: what are they? I mean, really. Because lately, it seems like it has become IMPOSSIBLE to have a rational conversation about tariffs. Are they good or bad? Are they simply a negotiating tool? Or are they the key to a country's prosperity? Is this a question of economics? Patriotism? Jobs? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: True Classic Get True Classic's premium clothes at an affordable price! 🔗 Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at: https://Trueclassic.com/nick ----- Check out the latest epi...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 305

Is America’s “One China” Policy Dead?

The State Department has deleted a key phrase about its stance over Taiwan, and China is outraged. Today, we will discuss a bit of historical context for why China is so upset and what it could mean for the One China policy and US-Chinese relations going forward. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Did you know that over 85% of grass-fed beef is imported? Good Ranchers fixes that problem. 🔗 Check out everything Good Ranchers has to offer: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas ----- 🎁 GET YOUR MER...

Feb 18, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 304

The Military Declares War on WOKE

WOKENESS has infected every aspect of our culture, including the military. For years now, the US military, across all branches, has embraced woke concepts, with senior-ranking officials defending the most absurd policies. But that looks like it's changing. In this episode, we will show you just how woke the military has become in a short period of time and the changes that are now taking place to unravel it.  ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: DOGE Watch Tune into the latest episode of DOGEWatch today! 🔗 Wa...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 303

Will America Be The Last Man Standing?

Is a global economic collapse inevitable? With Trump coming into office, many Americans are optimistic about the future of the US, and with good reason. But, there is a problem. A growing problem surrounding the US dollar that very few people are talking about or even really understand. Today we are going to explain what is going on with the US dollar, how it impacts the rest of the world and what will happen if we don't change course. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Good Ranchers is here to deli...

Feb 11, 20252 hr 39 minSeason 2Ep. 302

Explaining The Democrats' Strategy for the Next 2 Years

Now that Trump has his appointees and the Democrats have their new leadership in place, what will the next two years of American politics look like? ----- 🎁 GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ 🤝 BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 301

Have Democrats Learned Anything?

The Democratic Party elected a new leader on Saturday, and the question on everyone's mind is, will the Democratic Party be making any changes based on the last election cycle? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers It’s not too late to start the new year right—and Good Ranchers is here to deliver America’s best meat to your door. For Americans, made by Americans. 🔗 New Year New Meat: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas ----- In order to receive your Valentine's Day mug before February 14th, you mu...

Feb 04, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 300

Democrats Caught in a Lie?

All throughout the campaign we heard endlessly that Republicans rejected a “bipartisan border security bill” because Republicans wanted the issue more than a solution. Was it true? Did securing the border require more money and more authority? We will answer this question once and for all on today's episode. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: True Classic You can build out the perfect fit in 5 minutes or less with True Classic. 🔗 Upgrade your wardrobe HERE: https://Trueclassic.com/nick ----- There are just a few...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 299

Colombia Bends the Knee

The first instance of the Trump Doctrine has been executed, and a foreign power has bent the knee and acquiesced to Trump's demands. What happened, how did he pull it off, and why hasn't any other president been able to do this? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers As we welcome a new year, it’s time to focus on what matters most: creating healthier habits, enjoying more moments with family, and spending less money on going out to eat. 🔗 Good Ranchers has you covered: https://go.goodranchers.com/nick...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 298

DOGE Watch

The Era of the DOGE is upon us. What will be its official function, how will it be organized, who should we be watching in Congress, and what will be the purpose of DOGE watch for the next two years? NEW VALENTINE’S DAY MUG! 🔗 Get it HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/collections/valentines-day-collection ----- 🎁 GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ 🤝 BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 297

Trump's Inauguration

Trump part two 2. He's back, inaugurated, and ready to hit the ground running! He has already been highly influential in foreign policy, such as in the hostage deal in the Middle East. But today, we will analyze the inauguration speech, the reaction, and the pronounced differences between how certain influential people reacted last time and how they are reacting this time.  🔗 Get your valentines day mug HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/collections/valentines-day-collection ----- ----- ⭐...

Jan 21, 20252 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 296

Will Trump’s Nominees Be Confirmed? w/ Senator Markwayne Mullin

Today on this special episode of Marking the Argument, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin joins me to discuss the confirmation process for President Trump's cabinet nominees and the likelihood of their confirmation. 🎁 GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ 🤝 BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfr...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 295

The American Imperium?

With Donald Trump talking about Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal, some people are wondering if this may be the dawn of a new age of American expansionism. Today we are going to discuss what such a policy could look like, what powers might be used to acquire Greenland and reacquire the Panama Canal, and what an American Imperium might actually look like. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: True Classic Start the New Year off with clothes that actually fit right. Just go to my exclusive link to save. 🔗 Shop ...

Jan 16, 20252 hr 57 minSeason 2Ep. 294

What are the “Grooming Gangs of the UK?”

What exactly are grooming gangs, and why is this question resulting in significant issues not only in the UK but also in the US? Today, we are going to discuss grooming gangs and the subsequent government scandals associated with them in the UK, how immigration policies might have affected them,  and why this is far more relevant to the United States than you might think.  ------ ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Are you tired of going to the store to buy meat you're unsure where it came from? ...

Jan 14, 20252 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 293

Will Trump Take Canada?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. Who will replace him, what's driving the ongoing crisis in Canada, and is Trump serious about wanting to annex the country? --- ⭐ SPONSOR: True Classic Starting out the new year with a brand new wardrobe could be exactly what you need to hit the ground running in 2025. Try True Classic Tees TODAY! 🔗 Bundle & Save HERE: https://Trueclassic.com/nick ----- 🎁 GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ 🤝 BECOME A ME...

Jan 09, 20252 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 292

Setting up Alternatives to Government Schools

There is no shortage of parents frustrated with government-run schools for a variety of good reasons. Everything from insane bathroom policies to inappropriate books in the library to straight-up indoctrination, more parents than ever are looking for alternatives. But concerns over their children's future, socialization, resources, and affordability are all practical questions parents want answers to before leaping. Here with me today is KY State Senator Lindsey Tichenor, and the reason she is o...

Jan 07, 202543 minSeason 2Ep. 291

Right Wing Civil War?

Trump has not even been inaugurated yet and we are already watching the coalition that got him elected trying to eat itself. Are these genuine disagreements or just the typical infighting we see in politics? ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Good Rangers has you covered for the New Year. Get your free meat and free shipping today! 🔗 New Year, New Meat: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas ----- 🎁 GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ 🤝 BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.c...

Jan 02, 20252 hr 49 minSeason 2Ep. 290

The Importance Of The 2A Network w/ USCCA

Today, we discuss training, network, and legal defense with Rob Chadwick of USCCA. As well as addressing criticisms of the organizations and the more extensive discussion on why like-minded people need to train and work together to defend their rights.  🎁 GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ 🤝 BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreit...

Dec 31, 202458 minSeason 2Ep. 289

Hurricane Helene - Did FEMA Blow It? w/ Kagan Dunlap

This episode was filmed on October 16th, 2024. Shortly after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, locals needed help. But, the folks living there didn't wait for FEMA to help; they started rebuilding immediately without asking for permission. ⭐ SPONSOR: True Classic If you’re ready to upgrade your closet, shop now and unlock big savings during their HUGE holiday sale. 🔗 Save BIG HERE: https://Trueclassic.com/nick ----- 🎁 GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ 🤝 BECOME A M...

Dec 26, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 288