Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

Nick Freitas
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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.

  1. 22h ago

    Why Brazil’s Election Is A Warning For America

    On the night Brazil counted its votes, the country’s own election court changed the rules. And then one man who issued the order used to be Lula’s criminal defense lawyer. Did the Left just seize power in Brazil, and what could happen next? There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! ----- SPONSOR: Allegiance Gold With the value of the dollar changing, it makes sense to diversify part of your savings or retirement into physical gold and silver, whether through a Gold IRA or by having the metals delivered directly to you. Allegiance Gold has been in business for a decade, holds an A+ rating from the BBB, and was named Best Overall Gold IRA Company by Money for 2026. Visit https://AllegianceGold.com/Nick or call 844-790-9191 and ask about bonus silver. ----- SPONSOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Truth is under attack in our culture, and the government is even punishing people for saying what's true and right. Alliance Defending Freedom is on the front lines of this fight, standing in courtrooms across the country to uphold truth and your right to speak it. They rely on friends like you to do this work, and every gift to ADF is matched by a special grant while funds last. Make twice the impact. Text NICK to 83848 or give at https://JoinADF.com/Nick ----- SPONSOR: Live Action This fall, Live Action has set a goal to help save 300 babies from abortion by reaching women considering abortion before they make that decision. About 1 in 5 women who see Live Action's content say it changes their mind, and on their $44.86 cost-per-life model, $44.86 can help save 1 baby, about $90 can help save 2, and $1,000 can help save 22. Live Action is also leading the push to defund Planned Parenthood. Become a monthly donor and your first monthly donation is matched through October. Text NICK to 70723 or help save 300 babies this fall at https://LiveAction.org/Donate/Nick ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Why the left is celebrating Lula's win in Brazil 03:25 – What Brazil's election map reveals about Lula's win 08:36 – Why the runoff numbers don't add up 16:54 – The judge who kept the polls open two extra hours 24:13 – What this would look like in a US election 27:27 – Why Brazil's markets crashed after Lula's win 30:26 – What happens when you can't trust the courts 34:57 – Lula's plan to regulate social media after winning 39:15 – The loophole that could legally turn America into a dictatorship 43:55 – Why Democrats want to pack the Supreme Court 47:23 – Why Jefferson didn't want the Supreme Court to have the final say 52:34 – What Democrats would do with a trifecta 55:40 – Why Nick says some countries can't vote their way out anymore 1:01:33 – Why Brazil is a warning for America This is Episode 609 of Making the Argument, published October 27, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 1d ago

    The Real Reason Iran Won’t Give Up w/hillsdalecollege

    Hillsdale military historian Mark Moyar joins Nick to break down the war in Iran. They look at what America’s strikes have actually achieved, why he says the regime proved more resilient than Washington expected, and why Nick believes Tehran is running the same playbook North Vietnam used against America. Then Dr. Moyar lays out what a long-term strategy would need to look like, and why it has to survive the next time Democrats are in power. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! ----- SPONSOR: American Financing If the job that paid the bills a few months ago no longer covers the basics, American Financing can help you keep more of your money each month. Homeowners can use their equity to consolidate multiple high-interest payments into one lower, manageable monthly payment, and American Financing even has a loan option with rates in the 5s. Borrowers are saving an average of $800 a month, and you may be able to delay up to two mortgage payments. NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA or call 866-886-2026. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Adjustable loan options: 5.875% initial interest rate and APR 7.288% for first 5 years; then adjusts every 6 months. Rate based on today's SOFR rate of 3.90% plus 2% margin. Call 866-886-2026 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Was going to war with Iran a good idea? 02:16 – Why taking out Iran's leaders didn't change the regime 05:37 – How Iran is using North Vietnam's strategy against America 08:57 – Did the strikes set back Iran's nuclear program? 11:43 – Why a nuclear Iran is different from a nuclear Pakistan 14:45 – How a nuclear Iran would change the Middle East 16:29 – What the strikes did to Iran's navy, missiles and proxies 19:15 – The biggest miscalculation in the war with Iran 21:33 – Why Iran's protesters couldn't bring down the regime 23:36 – Why Nick thinks Iran is waiting out the midterms 27:07 – Dr. Moyar's long-term strategy for Iran 31:12 – Can oil shipments get around the Strait of Hormuz? 33:02 – Why China won't pressure Iran for us 34:12 – Should America back rebel groups inside Iran? This is Episode 608 of Making the Argument, published October 26, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 4d ago

    What Slotkin, El-Sayed, Omar, and Lucas Have in Common

    A sitting United States senator stood on a college campus and explained, out loud, that the purpose of criminal prosecution is to make twenty-two-year-olds afraid to take a job. A sitting congresswoman didn’t marry her brother “to her knowledge”; the Senate pro tempore of Virginia is described as the leader of a criminal enterprise, and the candidate senator in Michigan can't decide whether or not his family is connected to the Muslim Brotherhood… It's been a heck of a week for the Democrats… There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “NICK” to get $20 off! ----- SPONSOR: Human Coalition For $26, you can create a life-saving moment for a mother and her baby. Human Coalition reaches women before the abortion industry does, with free ultrasounds, real resources, and a Continuum of Care that stays with her until she is stable. They have already helped more than 36,000 women choose life, and through December 31 a $100,000 matching gift doubles every dollar you give. Leave a legacy of life. Give today at https://HumanCoalition.org/Nick ----- SPONSOR: Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing Christian College Guide is a free online directory of nearly 400 Christian colleges and universities, with tuition prices, academic majors, and graduation rates in one place. It also shows each school's faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life, so you can find a college you can trust. Create your free user profile at https://ChristianCollegeGuide.com ----- Dawson Knives https://www.dawsonknives.com/products/saint-philip-dagger ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – It's been a tough week for Democrats 01:38 – Why Slotkin wants young people afraid to work for Trump 03:32 – Who decides what counts as an illegal order? 08:11 – Why Slotkin says she's the real victim 10:27 – Why Christian says Slotkin is acting like a political agitator 15:55 – The federal charges against Virginia Senator Louise Lucas 18:45 – The text messages at the center of the Lucas case 21:45 – Why no one in Virginia was surprised by the Lucas charges 28:36 – What Abdul El-Sayed's family has said about the Muslim Brotherhood 37:41 – How Ilhan Omar answered whether she married her brother 41:56 – The investigation into Ilhan Omar's citizenship 48:00 – Why all four Democrats reached for the same defense 50:45 – Why Nick says sitting out the midterms is a mistake This is Episode 607 of Making the Argument, published October 23, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 5d ago

    Old Right vs. The Young Right

    There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! ----- SPONSOR: Mission Aviation Fellowship If you have served in the military or spent your career serving others, God may want to use those skills to make Christ known around the world. Mission Aviation Fellowship is a Christian missions organization whose staff serve overseas, taking the Gospel to some of the most isolated places on earth, and it needs pilots, aircraft mechanics, IT field support specialists, and program managers. If you think God may be calling you to full time missions, take a look at https://MAF.org/nick ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Christian's tweet on how the young right sees the left 04:33 – How the world looked when Nick and Christian turned 20 08:24 – Can conservatives win by playing by the old rules? 15:15 – What older conservatives can still bring to the fight 20:01 – Why Mamdani and El-Sayed couldn't have won 25 years ago 25:57 – How trans ideology spread so fast 32:18 – What the old right and young right need to agree on 36:09 – What the right should do if Democrats pack the Supreme Court 43:54 – Why so many young men on the right are black-pilled 50:09 – How to keep young men on the right from giving up 57:12 – Why young people need a real stake in the country's future 1:02:44 – Why the push for equality is really about flipping the hierarchy 1:10:03 – What the older right can do to turn this around This is Episode 606 of Making the Argument, published October 22, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 6d ago

    Europe is Being Destroyed by Traitors

    Why are Western elites destroying their own country? Matt Goodwin uncovers their motivation. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! ---- SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Every cut from Good Ranchers carries a label that says born, raised, and harvested in the USA. They partner with over 100 local farmers and ranchers to deliver 100% American meat straight to your door: pasture-raised, no antibiotics, and no added hormones, backed by more than 27,000 5-star reviews on Trustpilot. Get $50 off your first order, plus free meat with every order when you start a plan. Get $50 off your first order at https://GoodRanchers.com/discount/NICK ----- SPONSOR: Allegiance Gold With the value of the dollar changing, it makes sense to diversify part of your savings or retirement into physical gold and silver, whether through a Gold IRA or by having the metals delivered directly to you. Allegiance Gold has been in business for a decade, holds an A+ rating from the BBB, and was named Best Overall Gold IRA Company by Money for 2026. Visit https://AllegianceGold.com/Nick or call 844-790-9191 and ask about bonus silver. ----- SPONSOR: Live Action This fall, Live Action has set a goal to help save 300 babies from abortion by reaching women considering abortion before they make that decision. About 1 in 5 women who see Live Action's content say it changes their mind, and on their $44.86 cost-per-life model, $44.86 can help save 1 baby, about $90 can help save 2, and $1,000 can help save 22. Live Action is also leading the push to defund Planned Parenthood. Text NICK to 70723 or help save 300 babies this fall at https://LiveAction.org/Donate/Nick ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Oct 20

    Europe is Falling America is Next w/Raymond Ibrahim

    Raymond Ibrahim explains the true history of Islam and the West and why there cannot be peace. Then he answers the question, what do we do about it? There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! SPONSOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Our God-given rights are being tested, threatened, and violated right now, and Alliance Defending Freedom is fighting some of the most critical legal battles of our generation: upholding biological truth, defending free speech, and preserving religious liberty. They depend on friends like you to keep up this work, and every dollar you give today is matched by a special grant while funds last. Make twice the impact for freedom. Text NICK to 83848 or give at https://JoinADF.com/Nick SPONSOR: Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing Christian College Guide is a free online directory of nearly 400 Christian colleges and universities, with tuition prices, academic majors, and graduation rates in one place. It also shows each school's faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life, so you can find a college you can trust. Create your free user profile at https://ChristianCollegeGuide.com ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – The Red-Green Alliance is Coming for the West 04:37 – Is US foreign policy really why jihadists hate America? 08:01 – Why Raymond says a peaceful majority isn't enough 15:03 – What mainstream Islam actually teaches 21:20 – Why Islam has expanded whenever it was strong 24:43 – How Muhammad's message changed as he gained power 28:15 – What taqiyya means and why it matters for immigration 34:32 – Why Raymond says jihad today doesn't need a sword 38:57 – Why the left and Islam are allies against Christianity 44:13 – Should the West go on offense against Islam? 48:19 – How Raymond says the West could weaken Islam without force 52:25 – Why Muslims once wanted to be like the West This is Episode 604 of Making the Argument, published October 20, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Oct 19

    Is This The End of France?

    As France continues to burn, the left celebrates both in France and America, and it looks like the Right Wing in France may now have a pathway to victory…but will it be enough to save France? There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! ----- SPONSOR: Human Coalition For $26, you can create a life-saving moment for a mother and her baby. Human Coalition reaches women before the abortion industry does, with free ultrasounds, real resources, and a Continuum of Care that stays with her until she is stable. They have already helped more than 36,000 women choose life, and through December 31 a $100,000 matching gift doubles every dollar you give. Leave a legacy of life. Give today at https://HumanCoalition.org/Nick ----- SPONSOR: American Financing If the job that paid the bills a few months ago no longer covers the basics, American Financing can help you keep more of your money each month. Homeowners can use their equity to consolidate multiple high-interest payments into one lower, manageable monthly payment, and American Financing even has a loan option with rates in the 5s. Borrowers are saving an average of $800 a month, and you may be able to delay up to two mortgage payments. NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA or call 866-886-2026. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Adjustable loan options: 5.875% initial interest rate and APR 7.288% for the first 5 years; then adjusts every 6 months. Rate based on today's SOFR rate of 3.90% plus 2% margin. Call 866-886-2026 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Are France's riots really about crumbling schools? 03:22 – Who is actually rioting in France? 07:03 – How the media and Macron are explaining away the riots 10:41 – Why Macron won't put down the riots 13:51 – Why a disarmed Europe can't protect itself 19:00 – Why America and France share a bond deeper than politics 24:32 – How the left and Islamists are using each other in France 29:33 – Why Rhodesia and Venezuela lost by being too reasonable 35:46 – Why Nick disagrees with Le Pen on Islam and the West 41:11 – Why Europe's so-called far right is really centrist 43:51 – Why you can't negotiate with people burning your country 50:06 – Why Christian says multicultural states always fail 54:50 – What happens if Marine Le Pen wins 1:01:15 – Nick's warning to those without the stomach for this fight This is Episode 603 of Making the Argument, published October 19, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Oct 16

    Here is What Europe is Not Telling Americans About Ukraine

    Many on the Right are mad at Donald Trump over the latest activities in Ukraine, but is it justified, or are we not being told what is really going on? There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “POLLWATCH40” to get $40 off! SPONSOR: Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing Christian College Guide is a free online directory of nearly 400 Christian colleges and universities, with tuition prices, academic majors, and graduation rates in one place. It also shows each school's faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life, so you can find a college you can trust. Create your free user profile at https://ChristianCollegeGuide.com SPONSOR: Live Action This fall, Live Action has set a goal to help save 300 babies from abortion by reaching women considering abortion before they make that decision. About 1 in 5 women who see Live Action's content say it changes their mind, and on their $44.86 cost-per-life model, $44.86 can help save 1 baby, about $90 can help save 2, and $1,000 can help save 22. Live Action is also leading the push to defund Planned Parenthood. Text NICK to 70723 or help save 300 babies this fall at https://LiveAction.org/Donate/Nick ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Why Trump's latest Ukraine moves have some on the right upset 04:58 – What the Budapest Memorandum actually promised Ukraine 06:42 – Why no one called it a betrayal when Russia took Crimea under Obama 09:13 – How much the US has given Ukraine compared to Europe 12:00 – Why Europe has spent more on Russian energy than on Ukraine 16:22 – Why Europe has the resources to defend Ukraine without the US 21:57 – Why Europe depends on America's worldview, not the other way around 27:59 – How Europe's economy fell behind America's since 2008 31:24 – Why Eastern Europe takes Russia more seriously than Western Europe 37:05 – Why Nick says Russia can't take over the rest of Europe 40:28 – Why Nick says immigration is a bigger threat to Europe than Russia 43:01 – What Nick wants for Russia, Ukraine and Europe 48:26 – Why Nick is starting to question whether the US needs NATO 53:43 – What Nick wants for Russia, Ukraine and Europe This is Episode 602 of Making the Argument, published October 16, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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