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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Standing Up To The Left's Mask Hysteria
February 08, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MBAcross the country, liberal states like Connecticut, New Jersey, and Delaware are starting to lift their mask mandates. Yet while Democrats are finally folding to public opinion on the issue, they continue to demonize anyone who had previously been calling for an end to mask mandates and COVID restrictions. Here's what conservatives need to do to win the debate on COVID and hold the Left to account for traumatizing our kids for two years.
It's Time To Dismantle The Left’s Greatest Lie
February 01, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 29 MBDemocrats have gotten away with calling any and all opposition to their agenda racist, sexist, and bigoted. And for too long, conservatives have allowed them to do this with impunity. I'm not going to tolerate it any longer, and that's why I gave my floor speech in the House of Delegates last week.
Should We Go To War In Ukraine?
January 25, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBWith the Russians building up for a potential invasion of Ukraine, the biggest foreign policy debate at the moment is whether or not the US should go to war.
One Year of Joe Biden
January 20, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 44.6 MBIt's now been one year since Joe Biden took office. I go over what one year of Biden has done to America, and how Democrats are reacting to the new Republican government in Richmond.
Democrats Still Can't Comprehend Why They Lose
January 18, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBTwo months after suffering a stunning upset in the 2021 Virginia Elections, Democrats are still arguing that “anyone who doesn't support us is racist.” And nowhere is that more clear than on the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates.
How The Left Gets Away With Lying
January 13, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MBWe all know how the Left twists the facts to fit their narrative. Here’s how they usually get away with it.
4 Bills I'm Introducing This Session
January 11, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBThe 2022 session of the Virginia General Assembly starts this month. Here are 4 major conservative bills I'm carrying this year.
Kamala Harris Compares January 6 to 9/11
January 07, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 56.9 MBAs expected, Democrats used the one-year anniversary of January 6th to score political points. But what does January 6th mean one year later, and what does it say about the direction of America’s political climate today?
Snowmageddon on I-95, Biden's Omicron Predictions, And MGT Banned From Twitter
January 04, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 62 MBHundreds stuck on I-95 for HOURS, Nick breaks down the Left's reaction to the highly transmissible Omicron, and how we SHOULD be talking about social media censorship after Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is de-platformed from Twitter.
A Year In Review - Predictions for 2022
December 30, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MBNick takes a brief look at 2021 and gives his predictions for 2022!
Should You Get Married Young? Ft. Tina Freitas
December 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB“Get married young and have kids” has become an enduring meme in conservative circles. But how true is it?
How To (Not) Talk About Politics With Family This Christmas
December 23, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MBIt’s that time of year again! When families spend the Holiday season arguing over politics. Here’s a few tips on how to set the politics aside and enjoy the reason for the season.
Biden's Winter if Discontent
December 21, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 40.3 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year…unless you're unvaccinated! Then Biden promises a season of severe illness and death! Is he correct, and what does this kind of messaging tell us about where we are at as a country.
Biden's Winter of Discontent
December 21, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 40.3 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year…unless you're unvaccinated! Then Biden promises a season of severe illness and death! Is he correct, and what does this kind of messaging tell us about where we are at as a country.
Will Inflation Bring Down America’s Economy?
December 16, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 70 MBInflation is wreaking havoc on America’s economy. So what does it mean for the U.S. economy and the 2022 midterm elections?
The Left’s Glorification Of Crime
December 14, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBWith spiking crime rates across the country, many of the wokest corporations in America are now reaping the seeds they sowed in 2020. Have they learned any lessons from the policies they mistakenly advocated for? Of course not! Instead, they’re now lobbying the Federal Government to punish you.
Saving Religious Liberty With Congressman Tom Garrett
December 09, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBWhat needs to be done to protect religious liberty around the world? I sat down with former Congressman Tom Garrett to discuss the role of American foreign policy, and his efforts to save persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East and around the world. You can learn more about supporting Tom’s project by going to Exileseries.com
Why Teachers Unions Are Terrified Of This Man
December 07, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 76 MBFor decades, the Left dominated the debate over education. But is that narrative now collapsing? Today on Making the Argument, Corey A. DeAngelis joins Nick to discuss freedom in education, and the best arguments we can make to promote dollars following students. Follow @DeAngelisCorey on Twitter and learn more about him here! https://www.federationforchildren.org/staff/corey-a-deangelis-ph-d/
Will The Supreme Court Overturn Roe v Wade?
December 02, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBIs the Supreme Court about to overturn Roe v Wade? What does that mean for the conservative movement? And what was the worst pro-abortion argument made by any court justice in the case so far?
Will Republicans Keep Their Promises In Virginia?
November 30, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MBNow that Republicans have retaken the House of Delegates and the Governor’s mansion, the hard work has only just begun. This week marked the deadline for state lawmakers in Virginia to file legislation for the 2022 session. Here’s what you can do to ensure Republicans keep their promises in 2022.
Is Our Country Taking Care Of Its Veterans?
November 26, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 71 MBI sat down with retired Colonel and former US Senate candidate Daniel Gade to discuss how the Federal government is failing our veterans and how we can better take care of them. Support this podcast
Daniel Gade - Is Our Country Taking Care Of Its Veterans?
November 26, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 71 MBI sat down with retired Colonel and former US Senate candidate Daniel Gade to discuss how the Federal government is failing our veterans and how we can better take care of them.
Conservative Reacts To NYT’s “Liberal Hypocrisy” Video From Johnny Harris
November 23, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 69.6 MBThe New York Times stunned the nation earlier this month when they released a video titled: “Liberal Hypocrisy is Fueling American Inequality.” In this special episode of Making the Argument, Nick Freitas reacts to Johnny Harris’ takedown of Blue State America.
Elon Musk’s Takedown of the UN
November 18, 2021 20:15 - 22 minutes - 42 MBAfter the UN’s World Food Program argued that Elon Musk could solve world hunger with just 2% of his wealth, he fired back by saying he would sell $6 billion worth of Tesla shares if they could show him exactly how it would solve world hunger. Now, the UN has replied, and the results were surprising to say the least...
The Biggest Media Lies About The Rittenhouse Trial
November 16, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MBThe Kyle Rittenhouse trial has become the best example of media malpractice. Here are some of the top lies from this case.
How Republicans Flipped Virginia
November 11, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 81.4 MB2021 marked the first time in 12 years that Republicans won Virginia. But how did they do it, and what does it mean for 2022? I sat down with award-winning elections forecaster Christian Heiens to discuss how Republicans pulled off the upset of a lifetime, and what it could mean for 2022 and beyond.
The Left Reacts To Virginia...And Concludes We’re Racists
November 09, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBIt’s been a week since Democrats were stunned in Virginia. And to the surprise of no one, the Left’s response to this shocking loss is to call the voters racists.
Virginia Shocks The Nation
November 04, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBDemocrats go down in flames in the Commonwealth of Virginia. How did this happen? And what does it mean for the rest of the nation going into 2022?
Virginia Could Shock The Nation
November 01, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 57.4 MBRepublicans couldn’t have asked for a better close to the Virginia gubernatorial election. And with poll after poll showing Youngkin surging, there’s a real chance that Democrats could go down in defeat for the first time in a dozen years. On November 2, Virginia could shock the nation.
Can Virginia Actually Go Red?
October 28, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 66 MBIn less than one week, Virginia will hold the first major election since the 2020 presidential race. And Democrats are on the brink of losing the state for the first time since 2009. But can Virginia actually go Red in November?
The Parental Revolt That Could Lead To McAuliffe’s Downfall
October 26, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 59.4 MBA year after Joe Biden won the state by 10 points, Democrats are on the verge of losing their first statewide election in Virginia in more than a decade. And it’s all because of one massive parental revolt that’s capturing headlines across the country.
Supply Chain Stupidity
October 21, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 43.4 MBAs chaos grips supply chains across the world, the Washington Post thinks Americans are the ones who are to blame for empty shelves and spiking prices. But what is actually causing the supply chain crisis, and what can be done to fix it?
Why Washington Can’t Decide Everything
October 19, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 53.2 MBOne of the most common arguments from the Left is that Federalism is outdated and undemocratic. But the biggest mistake the Left makes is assuming that Washington can decide everything.
Vaccine Mandates and the Biden Black Market
October 14, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MBNot only is Biden’s vaccine mandate unconstitutional, it could be creating one of the largest black markets in American history. Related video: Joe Biden’s Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandate (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1QlYBc3Efo&t=1070s)
6 Things Republicans Need to Talk About in 2022
October 12, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 79.7 MBWe’ve all heard the line before that Republicans can’t win and Democrats can’t govern. But if we hope to win again, we need to layout what exactly a Republican governing agenda should look like.
We Are In The Mother Of All Bubbles
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBWith the Chairman of the Federal Reserve walking back his comments that “inflation is transitory”, it’s time to admit what most people already know to be true, that inflation is here to stay.
The Left’s Silent War on America - Town Hall
October 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBFrom School Boards to State Houses across the country, the Left is waging a silent war against America. So what can ordinary people do?
How The American Tax Code Screws Everyone
September 30, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBWhile Joe Biden and the Democrats in Washington are working to figure out more ways to squeeze every possible cent out of the economy, they seem to forget that the tax code is already doing tremendous damage to citizens across the country. Chapters: 0:00 - 0:40 - Opening 0:40 - 6:12 - “Pay Your Fair Share” 6:12 - 8:03 - The Left Wants to Suck America Dry 8:03 - 21:49 - Who Pays the Most Taxes in America? 21:49 - 36:58 - How America’s Tax Code Screws The Poor 36:58 - 38:45 - The Left-w...
Destroying the Environment in the Name of “Green” Energy
September 28, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MBIn Washington D.C. and in state capitals across America, politicians are pushing “Green Energy solutions” to solve the climate crisis. But are we actually destroying the environment in the name of “Green” Energy? Chapters: 0:00 - 0:35 - Opening 0:35 - 3:59 - The Left-wing Narrative on Climate Change 3:59 - 12:52 - The Virginia Clean Energy Act 12:52 - 15:30 - The Problem with “Green” Energy 15:30 - 39:25 - The Conservative Solution to Climate Change
How the Border Crisis Disproves the Left’s Biggest Lie About America
September 23, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 62.3 MBIf America is truly the racist, sexist, bigoted hellscape, the Left routinely claims it is, why do people cross mountains, deserts, and oceans risking life and limb to come here? Chapters: 0:00 - 0:30 - Opening 0:30 - 8:25 - The lie that America is evil 8:25 - 18:13 - The border crisis in a nutshell 18:13 - 23:45 - Why do people want to come to America? 23:45 - 30:38 - How to fix America’s immigration system 30:38 - 33:30 - Conclusion
Election Integrity and How To Win in November
September 21, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 46.6 MBWhile the Left argues that election fraud is not a concern because “the 2020 election was the most secure election in history,” many on the Right believe that election fraud is one of the most important political issues in America today. In this episode of Making the Argument, we break down the arguments coming from both sides and explore how to protect election integrity, why conservatives lose elections, and how they can win in the future. Chapters: 0:00 - 0:27 - Opening 0:28 - 7:28 - ...
How Critical Race Theory Opposes Critical Thought
September 16, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MBCritical Race Theory boils down to not just a theory, but a worldview. And if you reject that worldview, you’re labeled a racist, bigoted, mean-spirited, and ignorant. Here are just a few examples of that worldview: In the name of equity, UCLA law professor and critical race theorist Cheryl Harris has proposed suspending private property rights, seizing land and wealth, and redistributing them along racial lines. https://nypost.com/2021/05/06/what-critical-race-theory-is-really-about/ Ibr...
Joe Biden's Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandate
September 14, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBAfter months of denying that he would attempt to impose a vaccine mandate on the American people, Joe Biden recently announced plans to force the COVID vaccine on up to 100 million Americans. But does Biden have the constitutional authority to do this?
Why Politicians Will (Almost) Always Resort to Violence
September 09, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 46.3 MBWe’ve all heard the phrase “Violence doesn’t solve anything.” So why do so many always seem to turn to violence or the threat of violence in order to solve political problems?
How to Defeat the Left’s Narrative on Abortion
September 07, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBTexas’s new pro-life law has sparked a firestorm over abortion. With everyone from Uber, to Planned Parenthood, to the Satanic Temple up in arms, how can pro-Life Americans talk about abortion in a way that advances the conservative cause?
Is Healthcare a Basic Human Right?
September 02, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBHealthcare a basic human right? After all, we have so many rights in the United States. The right to assemble, freedom of speech, religion, the press. The right to keep and bear arms. Why shouldn't we also have a “right” to “healthcare?” This line of thinking has become pretty popular in recent years, but there’s one glaring issue. No matter how important something may be, you cannot have an inherent right to the property, labor, or talents of someone else. “It is amazing that people who t...
What 7 Months of Joe Biden Has Done to America
August 31, 2021 13:45 - 37 minutes - 67.8 MBThis week marks 7 months since Joe Biden has taken office, and if the past half-year has shown us anything, it’s that Biden has plunged America into one crisis after another. Sources: Virginia GOP sues to disqualify McAuliffe from governor's race - The Hill Democrats attack Supreme Court for blocking Biden eviction moratorium - Fox News SOL scores plummet across Northern Virginia; educators say comparisons meaningless - WTOP
Actually No, Protectionism is NOT Patriotic
August 26, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB“Does protectionism help American consumers, industries, and workers? No. Far from helping, protectionist policies have actually hurt America and even destroyed our shipping industry.”
What Biden Should Do in Afghanistan When He Wakes Up
August 24, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBWho do we blame for the debacle in Afghanistan? And while blaming people is fun, what do we need to do about it right now in order to fix this? And finally, what are the moral and strategic implications if we fail? Sources: Staggering Costs - U.S. Military Equipment Left Behind in Afghanistan - Forbes.com State Department Demands $2,000 From American Citizens for Rescue from Kabul
Not So Quiet on the Afghan Front
August 19, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 94.6 MBAfghanistan is a mess. We owe it to everyone who served to learn from what happened.