Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

Just about anybody to the right of the sociology department at UC Berkeley is looking at American society right now and wondering what exactly is going on. Today, I have a friend of the channel and a guy you should follow, John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society. John and I will discuss several factors that have resulted in this sudden transformation of American culture, combined with ideas for how we effectively combat it. For those of you who don't already know, John is a former Army Ranger, combat veteran, missionary, defense expert, husband, father, and, if I may say, a pretty funny guy. 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/NickFreitasVA Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

Miesha Tate is a former UFC Bantamweight champion. With 20 professional victories and an amazing comeback that people said wasn't possible, Miesha has accomplished a lot. But it almost ended abruptly. Miesha explains how becoming a champion nearly ruined her and how finding God, her husband, and having children renewed her sense of meaning and purpose and fueled a comeback that no one expected. --- Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Prepare for a Christmas to remember with Good Ranchers! Prioritize flavor and convenience by subscribing to any Good Ranchers box. Use promo code NICK to snag a free, spiral-cut, mouth-watering ham—valued at $110—plus free express shipping on your first order! Time's ticking! Forget grocery store chaos and let Good Ranchers deliver protein-packed perfection straight to your table. Claim your FREE Thanksgiving ham HERE: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas --- 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/NickFreitasVA Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

With the announcement that Elon Musk and Viviek Rawmaswamy will be heading up the Department of Government Efficiency, or, as it is more affectionately called, “the DOGE,” what should we expect? President-elect Trump has given them a deadline of July 4th, 2026, which just so happens to be the 250 anniversary of our nation. What should we hope happens, and what are the potential roadblocks? --- Sponsored by: Good Ranchers With Thanksgiving approaching, it's time for something extraordinary on your dinner table. Good Ranchers offers top-tier quality meats, and if you subscribe now, you’ll receive an exclusive free Thanksgiving ham—worth $110! Succumb to the urge of decadent protein without the supermarket chaos. Use promo code NICK for that delicious ham and enjoy free express shipping. Don’t lose out! Offer ends November 19. Time to make your feast phenomenal and hassle-free! Get a free Thanksgiving ham here: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas --- BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

What does the Department of Education really do? How long has it been around? How much does it cost? Has it improved education in the US? Should it exist and what would it mean if we got rid of it? We are going to answer all of these questions and more on this episode of Making the Argument. --- Sponsored by: True Classic The holidays are here and True Classic’s ultra-comfortable, perfect-fitting essentials make for the perfect gift. So, if you’re ready to upgrade your closet, shop now and unlock big savings during their HUGE holiday sale. Just go to my exclusive link below! Shop True Classic’s holiday sale now: https://Trueclassic.com/nick --- BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

What will the first 100 days of the Trump administration look like. What can we expect? How will the Left and certain state governors respond, and will there be violence? We will discuss all of this and more with our panel and YOU the viewer on this episode of Making the Argument. --- Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Are you ready for a Thanksgiving feast minus the chaos? With Good Ranchers, you'll get top-quality American meat delivered to your doorstep. Subscribe now, use promo code NICK, and you'll receive a free spiral-cut Thanksgiving ham worth $110 on your first delivery, plus free express shipping. Don't wait, the offer ends November 19th. It's time to upgrade your table with meats so divine, even the turkey will be jealous. Order now and let Good Ranchers serve your family's best meal yet. Get a FREE Thanksgiving ham HERE: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas --- Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

Trump is going to be president, plus the Republicans took the Senate and have maintained the House. This means that for at least 2 years, the Trump administration will have the tools necessary to actually do what was promised. Today we will discuss how it happened, and what needs to happen next. And we will get the best post-election analysis in the country because our very own Political prognosticator, the Oracle of Virginia, called it…in almost every case, he not only got it right but was closer than any of the "experts." --- Sponsored by: IC Membership Become a member of the IC today to join the team LIVE during recordings of the MTA podcast! Get your free 60-day free trial if you subscribe before November 8th. Join the IC here: https://makingtheargument.circle.so/checkout/the-ic-membership-tier-2 --- Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

It all comes down to this: swing states. We will do a state-by-state analysis of the seven swing states that will decide the election. PLUS, we will make our final predictions on who will win the popular vote and whether or not it will get ugly. --- Sponsored by: Tuttle Twins TV Want to give your kids a foundation of freedom, an understanding of the economy and a healthy skepticism of government? Try Tuttle Twins! Get 66% off the season 1 books: https://Angel.com/nick --- Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

Whenever I have been asked what best prepared me for serving in elected office, I usually quip that before I got into politics, I served in a unit that specialized in unconventional warfare and counter-insurgency, and I'm amazed at how well that prepared me for domestic politics. It's, of course, half tongue in cheek, but there is no question that my time as a Green Beret taught me a lot about leadership. Mike Waltz is the first Green Beret elected to Congress, and he has served with distinction both in the military and as an elected official. He wrote a book, "Hard Truths: Think and Lead Like a Green Beret," where he explained what is unique and compelling about the Special Forces style of leadership. Get Mike's book here: https://a.co/d/8q8G20a --- Sponsored by: True Classic True Classic Tees have cracked the code on men's fashion. You can now look sharp with gear designed to hug your best features and breathing room where you need it. All this without breaking the bank! Tap into these big savings and discover why over 4 million have trusted True Classic. Unlock big savings on True Classic here: https://trueclassic.com/nick --- Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC TODAY! Join as a Tier 1 member (MTA Live Streams Only): https://bit.ly/ICTier1 Join as a Tier 2 member (MTA Lives + Monthly Meetups): https://bit.ly/ICTier2 --- Politics makes for strange bedfellows. But, sometimes, a campaign coalition is so strange that it defies all expectations. And when that happens, some explanation is required. Today, we will discuss what the Trump Coalition looks like, what causes it to stay together, and whether it will be enough to get him to victory. --- Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Good Ranchers offers 100% American meat, supporting local ranchers and ensuring quality with no antibiotics. Subscribe today and choose a free add-on—Chicken, Beef, Bacon, or Salmon—for four years, or until the next election. Use my code for $25 off your first box and free express shipping. Secure steakhouse quality at home without the hassle. Subscribe for free meat add-on here: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas --- Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

Nick has been attending the Homesteaders of America Conference for three years. It has been going on for eight years and is always very well attended by thousands of people from all over the country and even from other countries. Amy Fewell and her team do a great job. This year, Amy called Nick and told him that the insurance company had denied their policy and mentioned Nick by name as the reason. He told Amy that the event was too important and that, if needed, she should take him off the list of speakers. Amy flat-out refused. Sponsored by: True Classic True Classic Tees offers shirts that flex in the chest and arms, with room where it counts. Bundle tees, hoodies, and joggers to save big. True Classic: perfect fit, every time. Unlock big savings on bundles here: https://trueclassic.com/nick Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

Who is going to win the election? That is the question on everybody's mind, and I have good news. We are going to tell you! But that's not all. First we are going to do some analysis of every journalist's new favoritiest thing ever "fact checking" to include some of our favorite examples of JD Vance straight up checking the fact checkers right into a wall…You are not going to want to miss that! --- Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Feast like an American legend with Good Ranchers! Forget imported, mystery-meat mains—opt for hormone-free, steakhouse-quality American meat. Subscribe now and choose a free add-on—be it bacon, beef, chicken, or salmon—for 4 years! Choose a free protein add-on for 4 years: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas --- Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

Imagine the government taking your kids away, then allowing your spouse, who was determined to transition your son since they were three, gets full custody, and now imagine the court allows them to move halfway across the country without your permission and almost certainly so they can start giving your 12-year-old son puberty blockers. Now imagine that the state that allowed them to do this….is Texas. --- Sponsored by: Tuttle Twins TV Want to give your kids a foundation of freedom, an understanding of the economy and a healthy skepticism of government? Try Tuttle Twins! Get 66% off the season 1 books: https://Angel.com/nick --- Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

There have been a lot of efforts to assist veterans, but I remember listening to a comedian of all people who was asked if he supported the troops. He responded, "I think our government has learned that it's much cheaper to worship the troops than it is to care for them." Our veterans are honorable members of our society who serve the Republic. They should not be treated as victims, and they shouldn't be used as political pawns. Today's guest on MTA is someone who can speak to this with a level of authority on this issue. He served his country bravely, paid a heavy price for it, and has continued to serve, and I'm proud to call him a friend. Get Daniel's book here: https://a.co/d/0Oqmaz1 --- Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Feast like an American legend with Good Ranchers! Forget imported, mystery-meat mains—opt for hormone-free, steakhouse-quality American meat. Subscribe now and choose a free add-on—be it bacon, beef, chicken, or salmon—for 4 years! Save $25 on quality meat now: https://go.goodranchers.com/mta --- Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/43zQDLN Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

Union strikes at ports, Missile strikes in the Middle East, and an interesting VP debate. With so much instability happening at once, the question is, could this election be one of the most important in our lifetimes? That gets said every election cycle, but could it be true this time? Also, does the Longshoreman's Union have a good case of shutting down ports right as a massive hurricane has caused huge damage in places like NC, and are we about to see war in the Middle East…again? We will review all these topics and answer your questions on this episode. --- Sponsored by: Tuttle Twins TV Want to give your kids a foundation of freedom, an understanding of the economy and a healthy skepticism of government? Try Tuttle Twins! Get 66% off the season 1 books: https://Angel.com/nick --- Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

Who is actually running the country? This is a question that Graham Stephen asked me on Iced Coffee Hour not long ago. It is a great question, and the answer is complicated, but people need to understand it. Because while it isn't the conspiracy theory fever dream that some seem to think it is, it's certainly not the schoolhouse rock version people believe. Today, we are going to answer the question of who wields absolute power in America and hopefully answer the even more critical question, which is, what can you do about it? --- Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Subscribe to any Good Ranchers box and for the next 4 years, enjoy a free add-on of your choice! Whether it’s boneless chicken breasts, Angus ground beef, applewood smoked bacon, or wild-caught salmon, one of these will be added to your box until the next election! Use my code for an extra $25 off and free express shipping. Quality protein, no antibiotics or hormones, delivered right to your door—expressly American and undeniably delicious. Choose a free protein add-on for 4 years: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas --- Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChat Instagram: 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/@nickfreitas3.0

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