Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

We’re barely two weeks into 2026, and there’s already been enough news to last the entire year. Why are so many things happening seemingly all at once, and is this the year that things finally begin to break?SPONSOR: Great Homeschool ConventionsJoin us at 2026 Great Homeschool Conventions in South Carolina, Ohio, California, and Texas! We spoke last year and met people from all over the US who travel in to attend. There are over 200 parenting and homeschooling sessions, plus a whole exhibit floor full of valuable resources.Get your tickets to see Nick & Tina: http://bit.ly/GHC-NF-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/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/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 Is 2026 About To Shatter The Idea That Nothing Ever Happens?00:01:33 Trump Captures Maduro00:11:06 Iranian Revolution00:24:33 Greenland and EU Weakness00:37:30 Russia Continues to Advance in Ukraine00:46:10 The EU Has Sent Putin More Money than Ukraine00:50:18 The Federal Reserve is Under Criminal Indictment01:05:19 Will Japan’s Debt Bomb Affect the US?01:10:52 Leftist Insurrection Against ICE Deportations01:22:46 What Else Could be Coming in 2026?

Nick dissects the January 2026 developments through an Austrian economics lens, weigh the pros and cons, and discusses the current state of the housing market, particularly in relation to recent interventions by Donald Trump. We'll see why the need for a free market approach to housing, arguing that government regulations and zoning laws contribute to the housing crisis. Nick proposes solutions that focus on reducing bureaucratic restrictions and allowing the market to respond to demand.SPONSOR: Lear CapitalThe best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive up to $15,000 in FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/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/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 The Housing Market Dilemma00:09:01 Government Intervention and Its Consequences00:19:06 Zoning Laws and Housing Supply00:25:20 The Myth of Greed and Rent Control00:28:32 The Housing Supply Dilemma00:31:16 Government Intervention in Housing Markets00:32:43 The Hoover Trap and Economic Management00:35:05 Trump's Economic Policies and Their Implications00:39:20 Risks of Government Manipulation in Housing00:41:12 Credit Card Interest Rate Caps and Their Consequences00:43:55 Institutional Investors and Housing Market Dynamics00:46:39 The Role of the Federal Reserve in Housing00:49:16 Proposed Solutions for Affordable Housing00:52:36 The Need for Government Humility in Housing Policy

Right now, America is more divided than ever - with Philadelphia's Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warning ICE agents, “you don't want this smoke” and calling them 'fake law enforcement’. Democrats are engaged in a borderline insurrection against the Federal government over ICE. Today, we'll examine left-wing calls for direct obstruction against ICE, the Insurrection Act as a federal response tool, maps of past unrest and red/blue county divides, historical examples of state resistance, conditions that could catalyze broader collaboration or tipping points, and answer key questions.SPONSOR: MandoStaying fresh can be a challenge. That’s why you need to hear about Mando Deodorant. From your pits to, well, everywhere else, Mando is high performance odor control AND sweat control that actually lasts.Get 20% off + free shipping with code NICK at https://shopmando.com/-----SPONSOR: Good RanchersAs America turns 250 this year, let’s remember the people who helped build it. American ranchers. Support a company that’s committed to honoring America’s past, present, and future with Good Ranchers' 100% American-raised meat. We eat Good Ranchers every single day and we know you'll love it.Use PROMO CODE NICK for FREE MEAT & $25 OFF: https://go.goodranchers.com/mta-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/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/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 Are We Heading for a National Divorce?00:02:30 Democrats are Nullifying Federal Law to Protect Illegal Migrants00:16:57 Dismantling Left-wing Arguments Against ICE00:30:58 Democrats Claim ICE is “Invading” Blue States after Supporting Mass Migration00:37:39 Are Democrats Engaged in an Insurrection?00:43:35 The Insurrection Act and Federal Authority00:56:48 Leftist Moralizing No Longer Works01:02:00 The Three Options Going Forward01:11:24 What Would National Divorce Look Like?

Iran says it’s "under control". Rights groups say hundreds are dead and thousands arrested. And Trump’s weighing what comes next. Is it sanctions, cyber, Starlink… or is it strikes?SPONSOR: Lear CapitalThe best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive up to $15,000 in FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/00:00:00 Iran Erupts: Nationwide Protests, Death Toll Claims, Trump’s Warning00:08:00 Protest Footage + Early Signals: What This Movement Looks Like on the Ground00:16:00 Who Really Runs the Crackdown: IRGC Basics + Why the Regime Depends on Them00:24:00 IRGC Capabilities: Provinces, Militia, Navy/Air, Cyber + How They Control Iran00:32:00 “America First” vs Intervention: Trump Options, Red Lines, and the Risk Debate00:40:00 Bigger Context: Iran, Israel, Sunni/Shia Dynamics, and Why the Region Cares00:48:00 What to Watch Next: Momentum, Propaganda Rallies, Blackouts, Non-Kinetic Support00:56:00 Endgame Scenarios: Regime Fractures, Military Loyalty, Strategic Strikes, Wrap-Up00:64:00 Shoutouts, Gifts, Community Plug + Final CloseBECOME 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

Nick interviews Daniel Di Martino who is from Venezuela, but left in 2016 due to the socialist regime. Daniel graduated with a BA in Quantitative Economics from Indiana University, obtained an M.A. and M.Phil. in Economics at Columbia University and is completing his PhD. Nick & Daniel talk about what is needed for drastic change and how fast it should happen.SPONSOR: Brave BooksWe can’t control what messages are out there, but we can prepare our kids to meet it with courage and conviction. Brave Books teach valuable lessons of truth, courage, sacrifice, faith, and love of country through stories kids actually want to read.Use code NICK for 20% OFF your first order: BraveBooks.com/NICK-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/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