Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

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.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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 ClassicThe 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.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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 MembershipBecome 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/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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 TVWant 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/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

Well, we predicted it, everyone. Back in July, I described what the Kamala Harris strategy would be. I wrote that they will try to get people excited about Kamala for about 5 min, and when that does work, they will go back to calling Trump a fascist. And guess what? Here we are. Everyone from Kamala Harris to Keith Olbermann to even Larry Sabato at UVA Center for Politics has been comparing Trump to Hitler and calling him a fascist…so we decided to ask a question…when we look at fascism as an ideology, does one candidate align with their actual objectives? So that is what we will do today. We will put away the political rhetoric and actually look at fascist policies straight from the fascists themselves and ask the question…does either candidate for president actually align with “fascist policies?”---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. Get FREE meat add-ons for 4 years: https://go.goodranchers.com/mta---Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/43zQDLNInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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 ClassicTrue 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/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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/ICTier1Join 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/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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 ClassicTrue 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/nickJoin our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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 TVWant 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/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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/43zQDLNInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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 TVWant 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/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: 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/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

Data shows that more women than ever before identify as being on the Left, and coincidentally, those same women also overwhelmingly identify as mentally ill. In today's episode, we'll ask: Why is this happening?---Sponsored by: Tuttle Twins TVWant 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/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

The Spell family went from selling steaks out of a truck, almost losing everything, to sponsoring an Indy500 car. Ben explains how they did it and how they keep their family strong at the same time.---Sponsored by: Good Ranchers With Good Ranchers, you're not just getting steakhouse quality cuts without antibiotics or hormones—you're supporting 100% American ranchers. Subscribe now and grab a free add-on of Boneless Chicken Breasts, Angus Ground Beef, Bacon, or Wild-Caught Salmon for the next 4 years (or until the next election). Don't wait—use my exclusive code for $25 off plus free shipping. Get $25 off plus FREE shipping: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas---Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

In the last episode, we discussed the Friend-Enemy Distinction and how it is playing out in the US today. There is some disagreement on what can be done about it, so we will fight it out in this episode.---Sponsored by: True ClassicTrue 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/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

What is the "Friend/Enemy Distinction"? On its face, it sounds simple enough; maybe it's just an understanding of how we differentiate between people we like and people we don't. Everyone does that to some degree, but what happens when things divide very simply into one of two categories, friend and enemy, win or lose, live or die, in that moment when the threat is no longer whether or not you pay a little bit more in taxes, but whether or not you go to jail.---Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Subscribe today and get a free add-on like Boneless Chicken, Angus Ground Beef, Applewood Smoked Bacon, or Wild-Caught Salmon in every box for 4 years—or until the next election.Get FREE add-ons for 4 years here: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas---Join our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

Parents today understandably feel overwhelmed and utterly out-maneuvered by social media, the movie and music industry, and even their school system. How exactly is a parent supposed to compete? And how do you discern between real concerns vs things that are just changing times? How does a parent effectively impart their values in a culture constantly fighting against you? Sponsored by: Tuttle Twins TVGet the best deal for this 12-book hardback box set ever offered, and watch all three seasons of the Tuttle Twins cartoon series today.Get your books here: https://Angel.com/nickJoin our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

There is no shortage of arguments for and against guns and the 2nd Amendment, but a “biblical defense?” Is that even possible? Guns weren’t even invented. And yet, Erich Pratt makes the argument that there is such a thing as a Biblical defense for the 2nd Amendment. But is it a good argument? Sponsored by: Good Ranchers Subscribe to any Good Ranchers box and get a free add-on for four glorious years or until the next election. Choose from Chicken Breast, Angus Ground Beef, Applewood Smoked Bacon, or Wild-Caught Salmon. Support local ranchers and enjoy steakhouse quality. Use my code for $25 off your first box plus free shipping!Get $25 off your first box here: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitasJoin our community chat: https://bit.ly/MTACommunityChatInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0