Making the Argument with Nick Freitas
391 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago -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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America's Debt Ceiling Is In CRISIS, Here's What Regular People Can Do
January 26, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThe Making The Argument team assesses the finer points of the debt ceiling disaster, and what everyday people can do instead of losing sleep over it. Join our community chat! https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Subscribe to the MTA channel: https://bit.ly/MTAVideoYT
America's Inflation Crisis Is Not Over Yet, Despite Joe Biden Declaring It So
January 24, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBHamilton, Christian, and Nick (joining from Richmond) meet up to discuss the recent inflation conversation, Joe Biden's analysis, and how he's misinformed - or possibly just lying. Join our community chat! https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Subscribe to the MTA channel: https://bit.ly/MTAVideoYT
The Machine Seems To Be Done With Biden, His Classified File Scandal Just Gets Worse
January 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBThe Making The Argument team, led by Hamilton as Nick joins from Richmond, unpacks with great interest the Biden classified files saga, which only gets more and more intriguing and dramatic as time goes on. The conclusion? The swamp has made their planned use of Biden and they are ready to discard him. What will happen in 2024? The future is full of mystery. Join our community chat! https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Subscribe to the MTA channel: https://bit.ly/MTAVideoYT
Wokeness Is Still Alive, We Must Continue To Fight It
January 17, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes - 90.5 MBWokeness is not going anywhere, and that means opponents of the ideology must continue to fight, even when it seems frustrating, hopeless, or repetitive to do so. The Making The Argument team comes together from various locations to discuss the purpose of fighting and some key things to remember. Join our community chat! https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Subscribe to the MTA channel: https://bit.ly/MTAVideoYT
Nick Freitas Introduces CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY, It's Surprisingly Controversial But Important
January 12, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBNick breaks down for the Making the Argument team his plans for carrying a bill for constitutional carry to the Virginia state legislature. Join our community chat! https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Subscribe to the MTA channel: https://bit.ly/MTAVideoYT
The REAL Story Of How Legislation Is Made And How You Can Affect It
January 10, 2023 21:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBThe Making The Argument team uses the last episode before legislative session begins to break down the important features of state legislation and how ordinary people can make their voices heard throughout the process. Join our community chat! https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Subscribe to the MTA channel: https://bit.ly/MTAVideoYT
House Speaker Race HEATS UP, This Is A Historic Event, Here's What It Means For Voters
January 05, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBThe House speaker's conversation is escalating in intensity, and no one seems quite sure what's going on or how it will affect them; the Making The Argument breaks it down and answers the question of how it will affect the average voter. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Responding To Leftist Twitter Hot Takes, Featuring Nina Turner
January 03, 2023 21:00 - 55 minutes - 77.2 MBWe are constantly inundated by ridiculous left-wing arguments. So this is an excellent opportunity to make the argument in defense of conservative values and common sense, and that's precisely what the team does in this episode, responding to Nina Turner. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Resolving To Achieve Individual Resilience In 2023
December 29, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBPeople often get overwhelmed and discouraged looking at the state of massive institutions. The better (and actually effective!) solution is to start small and work our way up, and the MTA team is here to discuss some unique ways to make that happen. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Best Questions From 2022 Live Events
December 27, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBJoin Nick and the team at several events around Virginia to hear some of the best questions from college and high school students, homesteaders, and Making the Argument listeners! Join our community chat on volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk Watch The Why Minutes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyMinutes Watch The Why MInutes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhyMinutes
Three Worst Ways Feminism Affects Dating
December 22, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBFeminism was originally intended to give women equal rights in society, and it was successful in achieving those goals. But it continued as an ideology and now appears to be seeking enemies where none exist, and seriously harming both men and women in the process. The MTA crew unpacks the three fundamental lies feminism tells women and presents tools to fight back.
What To Do About Men Dropping Out Of Dating And Life
December 20, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 95 MBMen have been massively negatively affected by the current dating scene, and the MTA bunch is ready to examine why, and what to do about it. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Finding The Best Spouse In The Unprecedented Current Dating Culture
December 15, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBMarried people, rejoice: It's become a LOT harder to find a good spouse over the last few years, but the MTA team is here to make the argument that there are still good ways to give yourself an advantage when it comes to seeking out a high-quality partner, even in today's wild dating world. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
How To Christmas Shop In Alignment With Conservative Values
December 13, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBChristmas shopping presents the perfect opportunity to think about voting with our dollars. In today's episode, the MTA team discusses what choosing companies that promote freedom looks like and offers some tips for making it simple.
Deceptively-Titled "Respect For Marriage" Act Disrespects Marriage And Religious Beliefs
December 08, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBDemocrats have been pushing a new bill called the "respect for marriage" act that will counteract the defense of marriage act that established that marriage as an institution was one man, one woman. In doing so, it appears to intentionally trample religious, moral Americans' good-faith objections, ultimately compelling their speech and action in unconstitutional ways. The MTA team unpacks the bill itself, GOP attempts to salvage it, and Nick's solution. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volle...
Elon Musk Exposes Twitter, Media And The Federal Government Response Exposes THEM
December 06, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBElon Musk recently teamed up with independent, left-leaning journalist Matt Taibbi to expose Twitter's censorious response to the New York Post's scandalous Hunter Biden laptop story, and the response highlighted issues in the mainstream media and the overreaching federal government. RSVP to Pints and Politics: https://www.facebook.com/events/861116441741373 Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Lessons everyone can learn from the FTX explosion
December 01, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBFTX and Sam Bankman-Fried have been all over the news lately, but to the uninitiated in cryptocurrency, it can be hard to puzzle out what the real-world implications are. How does this affect the way money is handled? Are there any real-world parallels that might be more understandable with no in-depth knowledge of crypto? It turns out there are a lot of day-to-day lessons we can take from this situation, and that's what the MTA argument breaks down here. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volle...
Leftists target kids with drag queen story hour, [but] it's part of a bigger plan
November 29, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBThe left has been pushing "drag queen story hours" for some time, and conservatives have responded as expected - but there's a much more sinister underlying philosophy behind drag queen story hour that is directly linked to the destruction of the nuclear family. Link: https://www.city-journal.org/the-real-story-behind-drag-queen-story-hour Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
One of the original American colonies barely survived, we are still grateful
November 23, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 73.1 MBThe Making The Argument team discusses one of the first American colonies and some of the surprising conservative philosophies that helped them weather extreme hardships. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Tough Thanksgiving discussions handled, Making The Argument style
November 22, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 81.8 MBWe love our families, but thanks to the midterms, lately politics seem to have crept into every part of life - including holiday conversations. These discussions can be unavoidable and can quickly spiral into arguments, so it’s important to be ready for them beforehand. The most important thing is to remember that it’s much more important to have a relationship with our families than it is for them to come around to our point of view. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VL...
Woke Daughter Trashes Dad At His Funeral, Plus A New Co-Host!
November 17, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThe nuclear family is under attack, as evidenced by a woke daughter slamming her dead dad for being a ‘cis white male.’ The holidays are a great opportunity to practice patiently communicating with family to push back on the leftist push to dismantle the family. + new cohost Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
What worked - and didn’t - for the GOP in 2022 midterms
November 15, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBHow Did Democrats Do It? In today's episode, we cover messaging and how conservatives should talk about certain topics going forward. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
The quiet red wave: Why Tuesday's election isn't all bad news for the GOP
November 10, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 81.8 MBThe Republican party appeared to underperform in the 2022 midterms, but there's more to the story, especially in two very-different states.
Tsunami Watch - 2022 Midterms
November 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBWill tomorrow’s midterm elections produce a Red Wave? Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
The REAL Reason Negative Campaign Ads Work
November 03, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 70.3 MBWhy exactly do negative political ads work? And what does it reveal about the nature of politics itself? Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
What Elon Musk's Purchase of Twitter Reveals About Free Speech and the Left
November 01, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 76 MBWhy is the Left reacting the way it is to Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter? Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Democrats Crash and Burn on the Debate Stage
October 27, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 78.5 MBThe recent midterm debates have exposed just how disconnected the Democratic Party is from the rest of the country, but does that mean a Red Wave is inevitable? What the betting markets say: https://www.predictit.org/ The Harvard/Harris Poll: https://t.co/PybcVPKUWL Professor Eddie Zipperer on the top issues this election cycle: https://twitter.com/EddieZipperer/status/1581260735077703680 Nancy Pelosi: "We have to change the subject" when people bring up inflation: https://www.youtube.co...
Tulsi Gabbard and America’s Ideological Realignment
October 25, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBShould conservatives trust Tulsi Gabbard? And what is driving so many public figures to switch their political alignment? Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
A Tale of Two Conservative Parties (One's a Disaster)
October 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBThe difference between the UK Conservative Party and the Canadian Conservative Party is astonishing. One is falling into chaos, while the other is beating the Left's narrative about government power and central planning. Which one will the American conservative movement follow?Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk Watch Pierre Poilievre demolish the Liberals for creating Canada's inflationary crisis and housing bubble: https://youtu.be/orGeiX2Dk5o Wat...
VA Democrat Files Bill To Jail Parents For Opposing Gender Ideology
October 18, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBOne Democrat lawmaker in Virginia just said she plans on submitting a bill that could define refusing to affirm your child’s gender dysphoria as a form of “child abuse”.
Democrat Lawmaker Files Bill To Jail Parents
October 18, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBOne Democrat lawmaker in Virginia just said she plans on submitting a bill that could define refusing to affirm your child’s gender dysphoria as a form of “child abuse”.
How the Left is Destroying “Expertise”
October 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBThe Left loves to appeal to logic when it suits them and just as easily abandons it when it doesn't. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Can America Turn Economic Ruin Into Opportunity?
October 11, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBThings aren’t looking great in the US at the moment, but when compared to the rest of the world, America is poised for an economic boom that hasn’t been seen in nearly 100 years...if our own government doesn't screw it up. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
The Federal Reserve Is About To Burst The Everything Bubble
October 06, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBCentral Banks created a giant asset bubble. Here’s how it will pop now that the Federal Reserve is trying to fight inflation. Join our Volley Chat: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Going Woke Has NOT Meant Going Broke...But It's About To
October 04, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB"Woke Capital" has enjoyed a decade of imposing its will on America. Here's why that's about to come to an end. James Lindsay: The ESG Cartel https://newdiscourses.com/2022/05/the-esg-cartel-new-discourses-bullets-ep-6/ Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Student Walkout Funded by Dems, and how “Phobic” Silences Debate
September 29, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 73.3 MBThere is a reason students only seem to walkout for Left-wing causes. Join our Volley Chat: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
5 Stories Biden’s DOJ Wants to Silence
September 27, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBJoe Biden is politicizing the Department of Justice and the FBI at a record pace. Join our Volley Chat: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
What Is A Man?
September 22, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBThere’s been a growing number of political and social debates over “what is a woman.” But what does it mean to be a man? And where does masculinity fit in the modern world today? Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
20 Times The “Experts Got It Horribly Wrong”
September 20, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 83.5 MBThe experts have gotten things wrong time and time again. Here are 20 examples to prove why you shouldn't blindly trust them. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
The Left: Soft on Crime, Hard on My Pillow Guy
September 15, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 73.4 MBWhat's the difference between how the Left and the Right view law enforcement? The latest FBI raid on Mike Lindell answers that in more ways than one. Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Immigration, Insulin, and the Queen
September 13, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 68.6 MBIs the solution to America's illegal immigration crisis to continue sending migrants to cities like Chicago and New York? Why are the Democrats' price capping plans doomed to failure? And what does the Left's reaction to Queen Elizabeth II's passing say about their distortion of history? Join our Volley Chat: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Q&A with Students at UVA - Charlottesville
September 08, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 98.6 MBNick answers questions from a student audience on how to defend conservative principles in a hostile environment.
Why Fascism Is ACTUALLY A Left Wing Ideology
September 06, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBWith Joe Biden calling half of America "semi-fascist", it's worth asking, "What is Fascism?" The truth isn't something the Left wants you to know.
California: Buy An EV, But Don't Charge It!
September 01, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBCalifornia's newly announced ban on gas powered cars comes days before the state asks residents to stop charging their electric vehicles. But could California's ban soon be coming for other states across the country? Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk Massive grills Buttigieg on EV power usage: https://twitter.com/TPostMillennial/status/1549433317916917761?s=20&t=VEkidJuMlv3iM_apBcJDJQ
Self-Reliance in a World of Government Dependency
August 30, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn an era where the government is working to make people dependent on big government programs, now more than ever Americans need to learn how to be self-reliant. Listen to the Living Fully Loaded podcast here: https://www.livingfullyloaded.com/ Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
Champion for Liberty with a Totalitarian Secret - Connor Boyack
August 25, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 73.3 MBHow do you convey the ideas of liberty and responsibility to young minds in an effective and entertaining way? Connor Boyack, author of the Tuttle Twins and founder of the Libertas Institute, answers that question and more. Buy your Tuttle Twins books here: https://tuttletwins.com/ Learn more about the Libertas Institute here: https://libertas.org/
Former CIA Director Compares Conservatives to ISIS
August 23, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBFormer CIA director and head of the NSA Michael Hayden recently took to Twitter to suggest that "Republicans" were the most "dangerous political force" in the world today. How true is that claim?
How Reagan Restored America's Economy In The 1980’s
August 18, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBWhat did Ronald Reagan and Arthur Laffer do in the 1980s to lift America out of the economic disaster of the Carter era? And what could we learn from them today? Join us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk
The Biggest Political Realignment in Generations
August 16, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBIs America in the middle of a political realignment? If so, how will that affect the 2022 midterms?
The FBI Throws The Kitchen Sink At Trump
August 11, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 76.1 MBIn the aftermath of the FBI’s raid on Mar-a-Lago, many are now asking whether or not the FBI is targeting Americans based on their political views. Here's how the FBI raid further erodes Americans’ trust in the Federal Government. Chat with us on Volley: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=yn6VLgzwfPvLvSCyU3QWDB-tk