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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.
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Episodes

Has Trump Gone Too Far?

Donald Trump has done something no president in modern history has managed: he’s pushed the Overton Window so far that the New York Times is openly calling on Democrats to shut down the government to stop him. So, has Trump really gone too far? We’re going to look at 3 key issues and examine the arguments both in favor and against what he’s doing. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Ground News Stay fully informed on what’s happening on all things US politics, and more. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unl...

Sep 09, 20251 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 365

How China Will Attack the US?

China is the United States' greatest foreign adversary. How would China attack the US if it came to war? Would they target our Pacific Fleet? Would they attempt to invade our allies in the Region? Would they try to invade the United States itself? What if the answer is they have already worked in cooperation not only with American companies but with the American government to carry out a potential attack? Because that is what has happened, the only question now is where the threat is, and what w...

Sep 06, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 364

Why India And Trump Are Feuding

Donald Trump has declared economic war on India with some of the highest tariffs in the world. So what’s going on? Why is the US and India embroiled in such a huge diplomatic dispute, and could an Indian-Russian-Chinese alliance bloc overtake the United States? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Ground News Stay fully informed on what’s happening on all things US politics, and more. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access on the Vantage Plan and take control of the news you consume. 🔗 Get 40% t...

Sep 04, 20251 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 363

The 5 Crises That Will Destroy American Cities

We’ve heard for decades that many American cities have been in decline, but it seems that over the last 5 years, this crisis has spread far beyond the usual suspects to cover many other cities that once defined America itself. Today, we are going to look at 5 American cities, big and small, and ask what is causing a crisis in urban America, and what could be done about it? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Serve only the best meat to fuel your family! Over 85% of grass-fed beef sold in U.S. stores ...

Sep 02, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 361

Why Society Rejects Beauty

Looking around in 2025, it's hard not to see the outright rejection of classical beauty. From Art to Architecture, fashion to physical beauty trends, it is clear that something has been lost in societies perception of beauty. But this is not a new phenomenon. As society has rejected truth, it has also rejected the concept of objective beauty. Today we will discuss where this hatred for the beautiful came from, why it has become so pervasive, and how to deal with a world that calls ugly things be...

Aug 26, 20251 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 360

Are Young Men and Women Now Enemies

We’ve heard a lot about how young men and women are diverging. But are they becoming enemies? What’s driving this, and is there anything we can do about it before disaster strikes? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Serve only the best meat to fuel your family this school year! Over 85% of grass-fed beef sold in U.S. stores is imported, but Good Ranchers offers 100% American-sourced meat, supporting local farms. We eat Good Ranchers every single day and we know you'll love it. 🔗 Use PROMO CODE NICK...

Aug 21, 20251 hr 38 minSeason 2Ep. 359

The Gen Z Crisis No One Is Talking About

For most of American history, turning thirty meant being married, owning a home, and building a life of your own. Today, thirty is more likely to mean you’re single, renting, or still living with your parents. Today, we’ll examine the two most shocking graphs that illustrate the crisis facing young Americans today and discuss what can be done about it. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Live Action Live Action has the largest online presence in the pro-life movement, reaching over 40 million people every month–ch...

Aug 19, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 358

Is Trump About To End DC’s Crime Wave?

For the first time in history, Trump just federalized the DC Police and deployed the National Guard to crack down on crime in America’s capital. Is this a good idea, and will Trump apply this same strategy to other cities across the country? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Ground News Stay fully informed on what’s happening on all things US politics, and more. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access on the Vantage Plan and take control of the news you consume. 🔗 Get 40% the Vantage Plan: htt...

Aug 14, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 357

Is America Really back? America Awakened with Dr Turley

What is populism, and why is it sweeping the globe? Why is the establishment terrified of it? Is it because there are real dangers within this movement, or is it because it is a threat to their power? Or is the truth somewhere in between? We discuss the current global events with Dr. Steve Turley and explore their potential implications for America over the next decade. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Live Action Live Action has the largest online presence in the pro-life movement, reaching over 40 million peo...

Aug 12, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 356

Is the UK Turning Into a Police State?

From sweeping policing powers to massive street protests, it seems Keir Starmer's government has lost the plot. Has Britain crossed the line? And is there anything Brits themselves can do about it? In this special episode, we're joined by Jonam Ross, a British citizen who escaped a coercive cult and went on to study behavioural science, psychological warfare, and hypnosis to understand how the human mind can be hijacked, and how people can free themselves from manipulation and ideological captur...

Aug 07, 20251 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 355

Is Canada Going To Collapse?

The Liberals have driven Canada into the ground over the last 10 years. There's now a growing secessionist movement in the Western Provinces. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: 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. 🔗 BUNDLE AND SAVE HERE: https://Tr...

Aug 05, 20252 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 354

Is Conservatism Dead?

Calling yourself a Conservative 10 years ago was the response to Republicans being too moderate. Now, is the term Conservative itself too moderate? If so, what replaces it? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: 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. 🔗 B...

Jul 30, 20252 hrSeason 2Ep. 353

Here's Why The Housing Market Is Permanently Broken

The housing market is broken and has been for a long time. But why is that? How did things get so bad, and what can be done to ensure that Zoomers and younger Millennials have the opportunity to buy a home of their own one day? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Ground News Stay fully informed on what’s happening on all things US politics, and more. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access on the Vantage Plan and take control of the news you consume. 🔗 Get 40% the Vantage Plan: http://www.ground...

Jul 29, 20251 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 352

Buying Her - Inside the World of Prostitution w/Benjamin Nolot

Watch the trailer here: https://buyingher.com/ Sound of Freedom opened our eyes to a portion of the world of human trafficking we didn't realize was going on. "Buying Her" reveals that the problem is not what we think it is, by speaking with both the women who are bought and the men who pay for them. --- 🎁 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/NickFr...

Jul 26, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 351

Have Republicans Already Won 2026?

History shows Republicans should lose the 2026 midterm elections, but with the Democratic Party in disarray, broke, and now also on the losing end of several redistricting battles, can Republicans actually defy history and win next year? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Serve only the best meat this summer for your BBQs and pool parties! Over 85% of grass-fed beef sold in U.S. stores is imported, but Good Ranchers offers 100% American-sourced meat, supporting local farms. We eat Good Ranchers ever...

Jul 24, 20251 hr 45 minSeason 2Ep. 350

Churchill, Franco, and Rhodesia: Rethinking the Villains and Heroes of History

The last few years have awakened many people to just how much we have been lied to. And this realization is causing many on the Right to reevaluate our understanding of history to see what went wrong. This is leading to some productive discussions…and some other discussions that are becoming quite dark. Today we address three points in history to ask the question “Does the revisionist narrative have a point?” Get ready as we question Winston Churchill’s legacy, Franco and the Spanish Civil War a...

Jul 22, 20252 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 349

What Killed The American Dream?

Everyone feels as if the American Dream has slipped away…but why? Why is it that when the stock market goes up, or the talking heads tell us the economy is booming, it never feels that way? Something HAS changed. So what is it? Why has it changed? And what can we actually do about it? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: 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 ...

Jul 17, 20251 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 348

The Most Dangerous Marxist You've Never Heard Of

It seems like the entire world is going mad. We’re constantly told the most insane things imaginable, and that we’re bad guys if we don’t believe it. So how exactly did this happen? Where did it come from? What if there was one man who not only predicted most of the insanity that’s going on today, but he was actually the author of it all? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Live Action Live Action has the largest online presence in the pro-life movement, reaching over 40 million people every month–changing hearts ...

Jul 15, 20251 hr 53 minSeason 2Ep. 347

The Consequences of Blaming Men for Everything

Young men are going to revolt, but what should that revolt actually look like? Nick spoke at Live Action's annual conference to lay out what a return to real masculinity should really mean, from politics to relationships. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Live Action Live Action has the largest online presence in the pro-life movement, reaching over 40 million people every month–changing hearts and minds on abortion. You’ll be standing shoulder to shoulder with a movement that refuses to back down. With a monthl...

Jul 10, 202557 minSeason 2Ep. 346

Can Elon Musk’s America Party Actually Win?

Elon Musk has broken all ties with Donald Trump and the GOP. He’s now starting his own America Party. But can it actually win? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Ground News Stay fully informed on what’s happening on all things US politics, and more. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access on the Vantage Plan and take control of the news you consume. 🔗 Get 40% the Vantage Plan: http://www.ground.news/mta ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Live Action Live Action has the largest online presence in the pro-life mo...

Jul 08, 20251 hr 35 minSeason 2Ep. 345

Do We Need a New Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence is one of the greatest political documents ever written. And now…I think we need another one. This one is not written to a tyrannical king, but to our fellow countrymen…if we can even call them that anymore. I don't say this to be divisive, I say it because it's the truth. And while all of us can accept that the truth can be divisive at times…for those who use offense as a substitute for an argument, truth is divisive all the time…because your real problem is not ...

Jul 03, 20251 hr 56 minSeason 2Ep. 344

How 2020 is Shaping the Next American Revolution

It was just over 5 years ago to the day that the BLM riots started and COVID lockdowns began in full force. The country has been through a lot since 2020, and we are only now beginning to see the full consequences. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Ground News Stay fully informed on what’s happening on all things US politics, and more. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access on the Vantage Plan and take control of the news you consume. 🔗 Get 40% the Vantage Plan: http://www.ground.news/mta ---...

Jul 01, 20251 hr 51 minSeason 2Ep. 343

Feminism Is Killing Society

"Where have all the good men gone?" Many women, including feminists at the New York Times, are now asking this question. But are they prepared to hear the answer? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Young America's Foundation Discover what it means to lead, serve, and stand for something greater than yourself. Middle and high school students can walk the same streets where Conservative Hero and American all-star Ronald Reagan’s character was forged—and leave with a renewed sense of purpose, patriotism, and courage...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 58 minSeason 2Ep. 342

The Postwar Consensus Is Collapsing

For 80 years, Western civilization has operated under a quiet agreement that has shaped our politics, our foreign policy, our economics, and even our moral worldview. So what is the “Postwar Consensus”, why is it starting to unravel, and what could possibly come next? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Serve only the best for your 4th of July celebrations! Over 85% of grass-fed beef sold in U.S. stores is imported, but Good Ranchers offers 100% American-sourced meat, supporting local farms. We eat G...

Jun 24, 20251 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 341

Are We Being Dragged Into War?

This episode explores the significant conservative divide on U.S. foreign policy, focusing on the Israel-Iran conflict. Nick Freitas and guests analyze viewpoints from Ted Cruz, Tucker Carlson, Dave Smith, and Lindsey Graham, discussing the spectrum from interventionism to non-intervention. Drawing lessons from past "forever wars" and examining the military-industrial complex, the discussion addresses complex topics like Iran's nuclear program and alternative policy tools, aiming to define a pragmatic America First approach.

Jun 19, 20251 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 340

The Utter Hypocrisy of “No Kings”

This weekend, a mob of activists flooded the streets chanting, “No Kings!” and “No Oligarchs!” as if we haven’t been ruled by THEIR kings and THEIR oligarchs for decades. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: 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. 🔗 BUN...

Jun 17, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 339

Can Democrats Win Back Young Men?

Democrats are planning a massive ad campaign of tens of millions of dollars to win back young men. But can they really turn things around with this group, or are young men finished with Progressivism? ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Young America's Foundation Discover what it means to lead, serve, and stand for something greater than yourself. Middle and high school students can walk the same streets where Conservative Hero and American all-star Ronald Reagan’s character was forged—and leave with a renewed sen...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 338

Is Trump About To Destroy The Mexican Economy?

LA is burning. The left seems to be supporting it, the press tells us it's just another “mostly peaceful protest” with flames in the background, and NOW the president of Mexico appears to be threatening Trump. Today, we are going to discuss not only the riots but also make predictions on the specific ways Trump might punish Mexico for what is looking like a coordinated rebellion on US soil. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: True Classic Their perfectly balanced fit, feel, and price ensure guys look and feel thei...

Jun 10, 20251 hr 55 minSeason 2Ep. 337

Trump Vs Elon: What Is Actually Going On…

Are Trump and Elon now at odds? That is the question we will discuss today on this episode of Making the Argument. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Young America's Foundation Discover what it means to lead, serve, and stand for something greater than yourself. Middle and high school students can walk the same streets where Conservative Hero and American all-star Ronald Reagan’s character was forged—and leave with a renewed sense of purpose, patriotism, and courage to make a difference in your community. 🔗 Lear...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 336

What We've Learned Through 26 Years of Marriage

Tina and I just got back from a vacation celebrating our wedding anniversary. Here’s some of the things we’ve learned over the past 26 years of being together. Today, we’re going to talk about how marriage has changed since the 90s, what the keys are to a successful long-term marriage, and what advice we would give to young couples looking to get married today. ----- ⭐ SPONSOR: Young America's Foundation Discover what it means to lead, serve, and stand for something greater than yourself. Middle...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 37 minSeason 2Ep. 335
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