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A Cuban Immigrant on Why Assimilation Isn't Optional Sep 22, 2026

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Mike Gonzalez says the "Hispanic" box on your census form was invented by bureaucrats in 1977. In this interview, the Cuban-born Heritage fellow walks through how activists turned the promise of a colorblind society on its head, a Census Bureau that fought the new category for years before giving up, a Ford Foundation study where Mexican Americans were offended to be asked if they felt like victims, an activist he says described her hardest job as convincing happy immigrants that America hates them — and why he believes the long march through the institutions now has to be run in reverse. Coming from an immigrant himself, his argument isn't against immigration; it's that America stopped asking immigrants to become American. SPONSOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Gender ideology has reached almost every area of public life, including schools, sports, medical ethics, and religious freedom. Alliance Defending Freedom has created a free five-part video series in which experienced attorneys explain how this ideology is affecting the culture and how you can advocate for your beliefs and freedoms with facts fortified by grace. Get the free series sent to your inbox at https://JoinADF.com/Nick -----

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Why a Cuban-born immigrant says assimilation is a necessity 01:30 – How affirmative action turned the promise of a colorblind society on its head 05:22 – Why activists lobbied for a "Hispanic" category until OMB caved in 1977 07:49 – Mexican Americans were offended to be asked if they felt like victims 10:23 – Why Marxists gave up on the patriotic worker and turned to race 14:24 – The long march through the institutions hasn't failed, it's winning 16:04 – Bernie Sanders once called open borders a Koch brothers conspiracy 18:36 – Why did Joe Biden throw the border open in 2021? 21:26 – Settlers, immigrants and the "brutal and necessary bargain" of assimilation 24:21 – Gonzalez's Americanization classes in 1970s Queens and the elite that ended them 28:43 – What "a better world is possible" really means: gulags and bread lines 32:32 – Vet visa applicants' social media 37:52 – What culture actually means, from Ben Franklin to the Ten Commandments 40:46 – Every institution has been captured, so run the long march in reverse This is Episode 584 of Making the Argument, published September 22, 2026.

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What is 'Fusionism' and Can It Save the Right Before the Left Conquers Us? Sep 21, 2026

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The American Right is not one movement. Libertarians, populists, national conservatives, postliberals, traditionalists, Reagan conservatives, and heterodox liberals often vote together while disagreeing about almost everything beneath the surface. The old fusionism held the GOP together for decades, but can a new one be built for the next 30 years? There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “NICK” to get $20 off! ----- SPONSOR: Human Coalition For $26, you can create a life-saving moment for a mother and her baby. Human Coalition reaches women before the abortion industry does, with free ultrasounds, real resources, and a Continuum of Care that stays with her until she is stable. They have already helped more than 36,000 women choose life, and through December 31, a $100,000 matching gift doubles every dollar you give. Leave a legacy of life. Give today at https://HumanCoalition.org/Nick ----- SPONSOR: Allegiance Gold With the value of the dollar changing, it makes sense to diversify part of your savings or retirement into physical gold and silver, whether through a Gold IRA or by having the metals delivered directly to you. Allegiance Gold has been in business for a decade, holds an A+ rating from the BBB, and was named Best Overall Gold IRA Company by Money for 2026. Visit https://AllegianceGold.com/Nick or call 844-790-9191 and ask about bonus silver.

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00:00 – Can these people actually work together?

03:44 – You can't build a coalition out of what you're against

13:00 – You said something brilliant, and nobody will ever reach it

19:40 – Frank Meyer was a communist before he built fusionism

24:15 – The book review that split the right in 1957

32:04 – The sentence where Meyer finally gets it

36:38 – Hassan Piker isn't a countryman, he's an enemy

39:03 – The five principles of the Sharon Statement

44:28 – Why the old fusionism doesn't hold anymore

49:04 – The economic fight the right hasn't had yet

53:23 – What a new fusionism would have to look like

1:02:41 – Start with policy, not philosophy

1:08:28 – It's already being used against us, so should we aim it back?

1:18:10 – The real test: could you live in their country?

This is Episode 583 of Making the Argument, published September 21, 2026.

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Here Is How Conservatives Lose the Culture … and How We Take It Back? Sep 19, 2026

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Conservatives have surrendered on culture for decades, and now we are surprised by the damage it has caused. But can it be taken back, and if so, how? What should we fight for, and what should we replace? How "The Pendragon Cycle" proves Hollywood can be defeated. SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Good Ranchers is the number one company delivering 100% American meat straight to your door. They partner with over 100 local farmers and ranchers, every cut is pasture-raised with no antibiotics and no added hormones, and they are backed by more than 25,000 5-star reviews on Trustpilot. Your first order comes with a free 4-pound Angus ground beef bundle, plus free meat in every order when you start a plan. Use code NICK to claim your free Angus ground beef bundle at https://GoodRanchers.com/discount/NICK SPONSOR: Human Coalition For $26, you can create a life-saving moment for a mother and her baby. Human Coalition reaches women before the abortion industry does, with free ultrasounds, real resources, and a Continuum of Care that stays with her until she is stable. They have already helped more than 36,000 women choose life, and through December 31 a $100,000 matching gift doubles every dollar you give. Leave a legacy of life. Give today at https://HumanCoalition.org/Nick There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “NICK” to get $20 off! ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://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/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – I watched it to be supportive, and then it was actually good 04:11 – Why Arthur, out of every story he could have told 08:21 – We used to pity the victim, now we elevate him 13:16 – A check on masculinity turned into a replacement for it 15:36 – No woman in this show ever beats a man physically 20:29 – Why fantasy always ends up with a king 24:06 – Freedom cannot be arrived at through coercion 26:13 – They want to go back to before Magna Carta 32:26 – The one field conservatives walked away from entirely 36:44 – You don't get a pass just because you're a Christian 43:00 – America used to admire success, and it doesn't anymore 46:17 – Hollywood didn't do it, he had to create every piece himself 52:24 – If you wait for the perfect version, you will never build anything 55:26 – We can't beat the left by becoming the left 58:44 – It's a show built to be watched a second time This is Episode 582 of Making the Argument, published September 19, 2026.

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Britain Is Gone, and America Is Next w/ Tommy Robinson Sep 18, 2026

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The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West Sep 17, 2026

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Will mass migration be the death of the West? It doesn't have to be, but we have to act now. In this documentary, we explain what is happening, who is behind it, and most importantly…what can be done. Thank you to The Heritage Foundation for making this film possible.

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Did Sweden Just Vote Itself Out of Existence? Sep 16, 2026

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Sweden may have become the first country in the west to create a situation where they can no longer vote their way out of the problem…but they wont be the last. ------ SPONSOR: American Financing Fast food stops with the family have gotten out of control, and keeping up with household expenses gets harder every month. If you are a homeowner carrying high-interest credit card debt, American Financing can offer mortgage rates in the 5s so you can use your equity to wipe out that debt, with no upfront fees and no pressure. Homeowners save an average of $800 a month, and starting now could mean delaying up to two mortgage payments. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-886-2026 for details about credit costs and terms. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99. Call 866-886-2026 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/ ------ SPONSOR: Perplexity AI Perplexity Computer orchestrates all the leading AI models and automatically chooses the right one for every step of a project, so you are not bouncing between five different tools to finish one job. Dictate the whole project, from market research and financial projections to full pitches and presentations, and Computer keeps going until it is finished. It connects to Gmail, Slack, and the work tools you already use. Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at https://PPLX.ai/MTA and experience the next phase of AI. #adventure ------ There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “NICK” to get $20 off! ------------------------------------------------ Find Nick: Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA Community Chat: https://bit.ly/43zQDLN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickForVA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MakingTheArgument TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0 00:00:00 Sweden's Immigration Crisis: A Warning for America 00:02:04 How Mass Immigration Transformed Sweden 00:07:01 The Left's Role in Sweden's Immigration Policies 00:10:40 Why Sweden's Conservatives Are Gaining Ground 00:13:50 Sweden's Conservative Shift: Assimilation and National Identity 00:21:31 Common-Sense Citizenship Rules and Falling Crime 00:26:09 Sweden's Energy Crisis and the Cost of Green Policies 00:30:16 Why Sweden Could Hand Power Back to the Left 00:35:06 Mass Migration and the Threat to Western Democracy 00:44:02 What Does It Really Mean to Be a Citizen? 00:49:07 🎥 IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTARY TRAILER: The Truth About Britain's Transformation 00:53:17 Immigration, Assimilation, and Defending Western Civilization 00:55:42 The Left's Strategy: Silencing Opposition 00:57:13 Can America Still Vote Its Way Out? 00:57:56 The Blueprint for Fighting Back Against Mass Immigration

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5 Things the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Put in Writing That Change Everything Sep 15, 2026

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The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) say it’s just about housing and healthcare — so why did they just vote to replace the Constitution, abolish the Senate, and end policing as we know it?

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This is Episode 579 of Making the Argument, published September 15, 2026.

00:00 – What 59% of Democrats say they actually support

02:51 – Their own org chart, and the committee that writes the policy

08:22 – What "dirty break" actually means in their jargon

13:04 – Four of their eight caucuses are openly Marxist

14:30 – Point one: replace the Constitution with a socialist republic

21:48 – "Fight the Constitution," straight off their own caucus page

24:05 – Point two: abolish the Senate, replace the president and the Court

31:42 – Spain wrote a new constitution, then lost an election

33:48 – Point three: abolish the police, the prisons, and the borders

39:39 – Point four: the complete rejection of capitalism and property

49:18 – Chavez pointed at a building and said expropriate it

51:38 – Point five: violence as a legitimate path to revolution

59:58 – This took decades, and Gramsci wrote the plan

1:04:58 – I hope we solve this peaceably, because they don't intend to

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Democrats Called It a Smear. Then Polled Their Own Voters Sep 14, 2026

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For two years the answer to that accusation of being a socialist was that it was a smear — a fringe label invented by people who couldn’t win the argument. The polling released this week says otherwise, and it says it in the party’s own numbers, from the party’s own voters.
So the question is no longer whether the base has moved. The question is what the people who run the Democratic Party do about it, when the voters who put them there have already made their choice — and the party has no mechanism to overrule them.

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This is Episode 578 of Making the Argument, published September 14, 2026.

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Did America Learn The Wrong Lessons From 9/11? Sep 11, 2026

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25 years after September 11th 2001, what did we do in response to the attacks? And did our country fail to learn the most important lesson of all? There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “NICK” to get $20 off!

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This is Episode 577 of Making the Argument, published September 11, 2026

00:00 – What that day set in motion, and what it did to the rest of us

07:23 – The only thing that stopped him was the fear of profiling

09:30 – Bush said Islam is peace

13:00 – September 12th, and the footage NBC ran out of Gaza

15:54 – Go country by country and count the peaceful conversions

19:48 – Bernie, AOC, and Mamdani all found time for this guy

24:45 – We were attacked, and then we doubled the immigration

28:32 – We imported more Muslims to prove we weren't bigots

33:38 – The students who led that revolution were executed by it

36:30 – The sitrep that got me a phone call from Task Force North

42:12 – Nobody is mass migrating in the other direction

45:13 – The Barbary pirates, and how we actually got them to stop

50:25 – You cannot go to war with a tactic

55:15 – They judge groups as groups, right up until it's their group

1:00:01 – Ignorant, arrogant, or cowards

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They’ve Mocked Charlie for a Year... Now They Pay for It Sep 11, 2026

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The same people who claim words are violence, sing, mock, and celebrate the death of our friend…maybe it's time they pay a price for it. Here is what that price should look like.

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