California has become famous lately for its homeless epidemic. This was brought to light not long ago when San Francisco managed to clean up the city just in time for the Communist Party of China to visit and promptly let it fall back into disarray when they left. Today, we are going to ask the question…why is this such a big problem in the wealthiest state in the country? What if anything has been done about it? We will highlight some facts that have not gotten much attention and reveal a dirty...
May 30, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 227
Homeschooling??? But, but, but what about socialization? What about advanced classes? What about how much it costs? What about sports, what about music classes, what about science labs and of course…what about socialization…again. Sponsored by: Good Ranchers In the spirit of Father's Day, why not give a gift that's truly unmatched? The King Box from Good Ranchers is not just a box of meat; it's a royal decree for premium, American-raised beef and mouthwatering steak that's set to keep your prote...
May 28, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Season 2Ep. 226
Did you hear the horrible, sexist, misogynist speech that Harrison Butker gave? Or, did you hear the inspiring speech uplifting family and marriage that Harrison Butker gave? Depending on who you ask, this was a horrible speech, and he should never play football again, or he just won husband and dad of the year. So here is the question: what did he actually say, and what is the REAL reason it is so controversial? Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Instagram: www.instagram.c...
May 23, 2024•2 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 225
Who is going to win the presidency in 2024? Many will tell you that it is way too early to say, and that may be so, but it certainly isn't going to stop us from making predictions today. I don't just mean lame predictions; I mean details. We're going to discuss states, polls, and trends and give you our earliest predictions on who will win 2024 and why. All coming up on this episode of Making the Argument. Sponsored by: Good Ranchers In anticipation of those moments when someone asks ""Where'd y...
May 21, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 224
We have discussed the issue of national divorce on the show quite a few times, but we have never considered how the rest of the world reacts to one? So today, thanks to questions from our online community, especially those by Chris and Joshua, we will ask questions like if the US were to go to war, what would China, Russia, the EU, and our neighbors do? Would they directly intervene, or would one side appeal to foreign support? Would they send troops? Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTAC...
May 16, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 223
Are old-school traditional roles and morals about sex bad for society and especially women? That seems to be the claim. One of the main thrusts of modern feminism is the justification for the sexual revolution. But we are going to review another claim being made about a different sexual revolution that took place well over 1000 years ago. Sponsored by: Good Ranchers "Ensure your grill is as ready for the future as you are. Good Ranchers is here with an incredible offer,&...
May 14, 2024•2 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 222
In this episode, I connect with Dr. Jennifer Morse, an economist, and writer, to discuss the role of masculinity and traditional family values, the impacts of divorce and the family structure, and the influence of government on family life. Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Find Nick: Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreita...
May 09, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 221
"In the midst of campus protests, riots, and encampments, young men are starting to fight back against the Left. Is this just frat boy rebellion, or is something else happening? Sponsored by: Good Ranchers With Good Ranchers, not only do you lock in prices until 2026, but you also get 10% off and free express shipping. It's your last chance to snag this deal and save your future self from budgeting regret. Use promo code 'Nick' because why just beat inflation when you can eat well doing it?...
May 07, 2024•2 hr 49 min•Season 2Ep. 220
There is a lot of talk about deep divisions within the US these days, so we decided to ask the question...if a state did want to prepare itself for the worst…what would be the necessary steps? Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Folks, let’s beef up your dinner game! 🥩 Use promo code 'Nick' at https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas for 10% OFF and free express shipping from Good Ranchers. Plus, enjoy a locked-in price on all meats until 2026! So, stock up, chow down, and...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 219
We have arguably not seen college protests like this since the 1960s. They are becoming more disruptive, more violent, and increasingly more extreme in their demands. So today, we are going to address some important questions…What is actually going on? Where is it actually taking place because it isn't just on University campuses? Why is it actually happening? And what, if anything, should be done about it? Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Don’t let inflation grill your budget! Protect...
Apr 30, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 218
In an interesting interview between Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson, Tucker suggested that it is a foregone conclusion that our elected officials are afraid of the intelligence community. This, of course, suggests that members of Congress are in some way being blackmailed…so here is the question…how do we separate crackpot conspiracy theories from that which is entirely plausible? And that is the question we are going to discuss and answer in this episode of Making the Argument. Sponsored By: ...
Apr 25, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 217
Those who have gone after Trump in court, among other places, are now voicing concern that if Trump gets elected, there will be retaliation. In times past, you would have heard plenty of people on the right condemning such action as a principled and a slippery slope…but what happens when the slippery slope is already here? Today we will discuss what right-wing retaliation might look like if Trump gets elected. Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Tired of rising meat prices? Good Ranchers ...
Apr 23, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 216
Magatte Wade has made comments that many, especially academics, are incendiary, which is that colonialism is NOT why Africa is poor. Why does she think that? Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Nab 10% off and free express shipping on your Good Ranchers order TODAY. Use promo code 'Nick' at https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas —because nothing says 'prepared' like a freezer full of quality meat! Join our community: https://bit.ly/43zQDLN Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Facebook: https://ww...
Apr 18, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 215
Iran has attacked Israel directly, launching over 300 drones and missiles into Israel, targeting a combination of military and civilian targets. But with minimal effect. The question is, what will Israel do next? Will the US get involved in a significant way, or should we? And could tiny Israel actually win a war against Iran? Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Secure 10% off and free express shipping, because who says you can't have your steak and eat it too, without paying more tomorrow? Use promo co...
Apr 16, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 214
The operational environment sucks. Let's be honest. It is almost instantly mocked when we say it is hard for young men these days. Still, when you look at stats that matter, things like inflation, the growing rift between young men and young women, 4th wave feminism, I think it needs to be acknowledged that while material wealth and physical security remain high, our fundamentals are off in a way that can be far worse than other forms of difficulty. Ask yourself, would you rather grow up in a ti...
Apr 11, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 213
You’ve heard us talk about all these cultural institutions that have become completely co-opted or dominated by the left. It has seemed like they are so powerful, so overwhelmingly dominant, and so confident that they are impossible to defeat. Today, we’re going to give you all the reasons why all of that is a lie and how they have shown us exactly how to beat them. Sponsored By: Good Ranchers Get your grills ready for an unbeatable offer from Good Ranchers! Dive into a year of flavor with 2lbs ...
Apr 09, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 212
It turns out that quite a few people who were once beloved by the left are now their worst enemies… Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Did someone say free chicken wings for a year? Unlike the mystery meat at the store, Good Ranchers NAE program ensures our chickens have never been given antibiotics or hormones—because who wants their wings with a side of science experiment? Use promo code 'Nick' for a free wing extravaganza ($150 value—24 lbs of wings) in your first year. Quality American meat deliver...
Apr 04, 2024•3 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 211
Cannibalism, armed gangs, and a fallen government. How has it come to this in Haiti and, could Haiti be saved by…gasp…a dictator? Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Ever wondered why store-bought chicken tastes like disappointment? Good Ranchers is here to elevate your poultry game with their "No Antibiotics Ever" chicken wings. Sign up with promo code 'Nick' at https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas, and they'll throw in a year's supply of jumbo wings (a $150 value, 24lbs of gourmet delight) for free...
Apr 02, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 210
The Federal Reserve has announced that inflation is dead... Sponsored by: Good Ranchers For a limited time, score a year's supply of jumbo Chicken Wings - that's a sky-high $150 value, absolutely free with your order. Good Rancher's NAE Chicken pledges a life untainted by antibiotics or hormones, proving that what's good for the chicken is great for your plate. Forget the average store-bought fare; their wings are about to elevate your dinners to legendary status. Use promo code 'Nick' at goodra...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 209
Most people think that Hollywood has lost its ever-loving mind. But what if it hasn't? What if Hollywood is doing what it has been doing for a reason, and it has a lot less to do with entertainment than something else? This has resulted in the utter destruction of beloved characters, movies, and series and their replacement with a long line of poorly written Mary Sue characters in service to an ideology. Thank you to @nerdrotic for joining us on this episode! Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Fancy a ...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 208
Diversity is not our strength. Neither is equality, tolerance, or any other typical cliches we are told these days, and we are going to prove it to any reasonable doubt in this episode. Sponsored by: Good Ranchers 🥩🍗 Facing the meat mystery at your local store? Over 85% of that grass-fed beef you're eyeing is imported, lacking in quality and transparency. It's time to ditch the dubious and embrace the exquisite with Good Ranchers! Say goodbye to the anonymity of your meat source and hello to s...
Mar 21, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 207
So many government policies, initiatives, concepts, and ideas sound great. And yet, they don't seem to produce the intended results. Why? Well, politicians would have you believe that it's some nefarious force standing in the way of all of their good & great intentions! Today, we are going to go through the best sounding policies that don't work, and you may be surprised by some of them because they can be pretty popular. Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Tired of playing 'mystery meat...
Mar 19, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 206
Is Christianity a kind of childish religion of wish fulfillment? Santa Claus for adults? The equivalent of the flying spaghetti monster…well, today we are going to try and determine whether or not it is reasonable to believe in Christianity. To do that, we are going to focus on some of the fundamental questions surrounding the logical, philosophical, moral, and scientific implications of Christianity. Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Ladies and gents, gather 'round for a truth bomb that'll change you...
Mar 14, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 205
Many people are understandably concerned about how "wokeness" has infiltrated just about every area of our lives, with otherwise intelligent people accepting obvious absurdities in the name of "greater social awareness." But what if I told you that EVEN IF the Left were to get what they want and completely take over…it would actually spell the end to wokeness… we're going to explain why. Sponsored by: Good Ranchers In a world where the beef aisle feels more like a mystery novel, Good Ranchers st...
Mar 12, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 204
With Super Tuesday behind us with an unsurprising result, we decided to explore what it might be like ten months from now when either Biden or Trump is sworn into office. Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Did you know over 85% of store-bought beef is imported, often lacking in quality and transparency? Enter Good Ranchers, saying a firm "mR-NO" to mRNA vaccines in our 100% American, zero-mystery meat. This March, jump on our trusty steed of transparency with a juicy offer: a free 10lb Easter ham (wort...
Mar 07, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Season 2Ep. 203
It's becoming more and more likely that Trump has a modest - yet persistent - lead in the 2024 election against Biden. So obviously, Democrats and their water-carrying allies in the media plan on pivoting towards the center to try and convince more voters that their candidate is the better choice, right? Hardly. Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Facing the mystery of grocery store meats? Good Ranchers is your beacon of clarity, offering 100% American, 0% mRNA vaccine meat. With over 5 billion pounds o...
Mar 05, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 202
In this episode, we're featuring an interview that Nick did on the Free State Podcast with Jace & Laura Lington. They discuss the "Two-Income Trap," personal responsibility, discipline, community support, generational living, homeschooling, and much more. Sponsored By: Good Ranchers Tired of the mystery meat marathon from your local store? Step into the world of Good Ranchers, where the only surprise is the exceptional quality of their locally sourced, prime cuts. Experience a beef enlighten...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 201
Are guns the problem? That seems to be the consensus in most of the world, and it is the growing consensus in the US. Everybody has different facts and figures to back up their conclusions, but is there a more straightforward way to understand this issue? So today, we will answer questions like… Sponsored By: Good Ranchers Imagine strolling through your local grocery aisle, eyeing that steak, and thinking, "Where has this beef been?" Chances are, it's clocked more miles than your luggage, coming...
Feb 27, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 200
How do you help someone take the "red pill" when their parents, friends, teachers, and favorite artists not only supported them in this position but gave the impression that their dedication to these principles was a requirement for both acceptance and praise? Sponsored By: Good Ranchers Ever dreamed of a bacon subscription that keeps on giving? Well, pinch yourself because it's real! Subscribe to Good Ranchers today, and you'll be swimming in Applewood Smoked Bliss with 1.5 lbs of FREE bacon in...
Feb 22, 2024•2 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 199
Three things have happened in the last 2 weeks to suggest that the War in Ukraine might be coming to an end, and today, we are going to discuss all three and explain why they rise to the level of importance that the press seems desperate to hide. Sponsored By: Good Ranchers Subscribe to Good Ranchers today and get 1.5 lbs of their Applewood smoked bacon in every single order for 4 YEARS! Use promo code "Nick" at check out to get this deal today. Visit https://go.goodranchers.com/mta ...
Feb 20, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Season 2Ep. 198
